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Lewis Merrill Olson

Lewis Merrill Olson

Jan 29, 2014

Louie Olson passed away January 29, 2014 with his wife at his side. Louie was born June 26, 1921 in Ballard, WA to Lewis and Hannah Olson. He grew up in Ballard and graduated from Ballard High School in 1938. He spent a year at Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alberta. In 1939, Louie enlisted in the United States...

Wanda G. Brodland

Wanda G. Brodland

Jan 26, 2014

Wanda G. Brodland was born on April 18, 1944 to Walter and Geraldine Brodland in Mount Vernon, WA. She passed away peacefully at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood, WA on January 26, 2014. Wanda attended Mount Vernon Schools and lived at home until her parents passed away. She moved to Everett and worked at Diversified Industries in various positions. She...

Mary Lindberg

Mary Lindberg

Jan 24, 2014

Mary Lindberg 85 Formerly longtime resident of Stanwood, died January 24, 2014 in Bellevue, WA She was born to Joseph and Lena Klowak in Inwood Canada. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Lester Lindberg. Memorial services will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday, February 13, 2014 in the Chapel of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of...

Helga Rosemarie Broz

Helga Rosemarie Broz

Jan 23, 2014

On January 23rd, 2014, Helga R. Broz, passed peacefully in her sleep with family present. Helga's last 4 ½ months were spent with her son Steve and his wife Susan at their Seattle home in a perfect space of comfort and love. Helga's family is grateful to all the different professional caregivers and hospice team members who provided loving good...

Caroline P. Dettling

Caroline P. Dettling

Jan 21, 2014

Caroline Dettling, 3 days short of 90, passed away in her home Tuesday January 21, 2014 with family at her side. She was born January 24, 1924 in Orting Washington to August and Caroline Schoenbachler. Caroline grew up on a farm in the Kent Valley attending Kent schools and upon graduating worked at Peoples Bank in Kent for 13 years....

I Carlene Garrison

I Carlene Garrison

Jan 3, 2014

Carlene Wangsness Garrison Carlene was born at home, in Stanwood to Manser and Sigrid Wangsness, descendants of Stanwood and Camano Pioneers, on September 22, 1928. She died peacefully at home on Camano Island on January 3rd 2014. She graduated from Twin City High School in 1947. At the start of WWII she put up her hair and donned coveralls to...

I Carlene Garrison

I Carlene Garrison

Jan 3, 2014

Carlene Wangsness Garrison Carlene was born at home, in Stanwood to Manser and Sigrid Wangsness, descendants of Stanwood and Camano Pioneers, on September 22, 1928. She died peacefully at home on Camano Island on January 3rd 2014. She graduated from Twin City High School in 1947. At the start of WWII she put up her hair and donned coveralls to...

Homer Wesley Greer

Homer Wesley Greer

Jan 1, 2014

Homer Wesley Greer Homer Wesley Greer, 97, of Camano Island, WA, went to his eternal home on January 1, 2014. Homer was born August 17, 1916 to Frank and Pearl Taylor Greer of Sunnyside, WA. He is survived by his son Joseph Terry Greer, grandchildren Kim A. Christensen (Scott) and Cameron Morris Greer, great grandchildren Christian Shoman, Andrew, Jeffrey, &...

Louis Rickman

Louis Rickman

Dec 30, 2013

LOUIS RICKMAN Louis Rickman, 97, longtime Othello area resident, passed away in the early hours of December 30, 2013, due to complications following a stroke. Louis was born April 7, 1916 in Hatton, Washington to Frank and Clara Rickman. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Francis, William, and Jack, and his sister Ruth. He graduated from Lind High...

Mitchell A "Mickey" Strickland

Mitchell A "Mickey" Strickland

Dec 29, 2013

Mitchell A "Mickey" Strickland Mitchell went home to the Lord on December 19, 2103 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Catherine Strickland of Kingston, GA and brother: Mark Brown He is survived by his brothers and sisters all of Georgia, Barbara Sue Brown, Jerry and Patricia Strickland, Tommy and Cathy, Larry and...

Lawrence Dwight "Skip" Hood

Lawrence Dwight "Skip" Hood

Dec 12, 2013

Lawrence Dwight "Skip" Hood passed away on Thursday, December 12th in Mount Vernon after a short hospital stay. Skip was born in Wayne, Kansas on February 4th, 1936 to William and Martha Hood - the youngest of three children. He grew up and graduated high school in Denver, Colorado. Skip proudly served as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps...

Robert Twining Taylor

Robert Twining Taylor

Nov 18, 2013

Robert "Bob" Twining Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 18, 2013 at the Homeplace in Burlington, Washington. Born in Seattle, Washington, Bob lived in Richmond Beach and Seward Park. In his teenage years, his family moved to Milwaukie, Wisconsin. He graduated from White Fish Bay High School...

Clark "Gus" Snell Armstrong

Clark "Gus" Snell Armstrong

Nov 14, 2013

Clark Snell ("Gus") Armstrong June 18, 1920 – November 14, 2013 On Thursday, November 14, 2013, we lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Clark Snell ("Gus") Armstrong. He passed away peacefully at the Josephine Home in Stanwood, Washington after a brief illness. He is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Dorothy L. Grant-Armstrong, his sons...

Linda Eileen Sund

Linda Eileen Sund

Nov 10, 2013

Linda Eileen Sund 73 of Stanwood died Sunday, November 10, 2013 following and extended illness. She was born April 15, 1940 in Everett, Washington to Nolan and Erma Leque. Linda and her family have lived in the Snohomish County for the past thirty years. She enjoyed Skiing, Gardening, Reading Traveling and Most Important her Family. She was a member of...

Raymond Saimons

Raymond Saimons

Nov 10, 2013

Ray passed away peacefully after a long battle with prostate cancer on November 10 in Stanwood, WA at the age of 74. He was surrounded by his four children. Ray was born December 27, 1938 in Toledo, WA and spent parts of his childhood in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and several cities in Washington State. After graduating from Edmonds-Woodway High School...

Helen Alice Stonack

Helen Alice Stonack

Nov 9, 2013

Helen Alice Stonack Helen was born January 7, 1920 in Seattle, WA to Everett Charles and Rita (Hancock) Hogancamp; she passed away November 9, 2013 in Stanwood. She married Melvin Stonack July 11, 1937 and they were married 70 years (her cousin Carol introduced them in 1936) She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin and grandson Michael. She...

Joan M Gilbertson

Joan M Gilbertson

Nov 5, 2013

JOAN M. GILBERTSON July 26, 1938 - November 5, 2013 Joan Marie Gilbertson, 75, of Stanwood passed away on November 5, 2013, surrounded by her loving family following a year-long battle with colon cancer. Joan was born on July 26, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Clarence B. Nelson and Edith Marie Nelson. She grew up in the LaConner and...

Marie Emilie Anderson

Marie Emilie Anderson

Sep 8, 2013

Marie Emilie Anderson (Simonseth) Marie Emilie Anderson (Simonseth), formerly of Stanwood and Mount Vernon, passed away September 8, 2013 in Kennewick, Washington at the age of 89. Marie was born on November 23, 1923 in Dawson, Minnesota to Nels and Gertrude Simonseth. During her infant years her family moved to Milltown; north of Stanwood. She graduated from Lincoln High School...

Marie Emilie Anderson

Marie Emilie Anderson

Sep 8, 2013

Marie Emilie Anderson (Simonseth) Marie Emilie Anderson (Simonseth), formerly of Stanwood and Mount Vernon, passed away September 8, 2013 in Kennewick, Washington at the age of 89. Marie was born on November 23, 1923 in Dawson, Minnesota to Nels and Gertrude Simonseth. During her infant years her family moved to Milltown; north of Stanwood. She graduated from Lincoln High School...

Ronald Eric Wenzel

Ronald Eric Wenzel

Aug 28, 2013

Ronald E. Wenzel, 74, beloved husband, father and friend to many, passed away on August 28, 2013. He was born in Yakima, WA on November 21, 1938 to Eric and Ervella Wenzel. Ron graduated from Moxee High School in 1957 and was student body president. Ron joined the US Army in 1959, serving on active duty for six months and...

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