obituaries

Aug 9, 2014

Eugene M. Keene, passed away August 9, 2104 at Warm Beach. He leaves behind Eugene J. and Charla, Brian and Pat, Mark and Edythe Keene, JoAnn and Ron Raben, Lorena Young, and a large extended family. He also has a sister Mary Keene and her family who live in Tigard, Oregon. Gene was born in Seattle June 2, 1913 and...

Aug 8, 2014

Thomas Lee Bynum, born February 12th, 1947 was called to heaven on August 8th, 2014. The service is being held on Friday, August 15th, at the Camano Chapel in Camano Island, WA at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Thomas's name. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

Aug 4, 2014

Darryll Donald Wolfe March 28, 1933 – August 4, 2014 Survived by Elaine his wife of 63 years, his son and daughter-in-law Donald & Carla Wolfe, daughter & son-in-law Judy & John Taylor, five grandchildren (Steven, Jim, Sarah, Mary, & Sean), and six great grandchildren (Jacob, Avery, Chayston, Abby, A.J., and Michael), also four brothers Bert, Lawrence, Wendell, and Rolf....

Aug 3, 2014

Donald W. Gibson, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, August 3, 2014 at age 71. Don was born on April 20, 1943, in Richmond, California to Philo and Marie Minder Gibson, spending his early years growing up in Idaho. Don's father died during his teenage years. When his mother became ill, he and...

Jul 22, 2014

John R. "Rod" Sewell Sr., 82, of Stanwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was born on June 17th, 1932 in Mount Vernon, WA to Clarence and Gladys Sewell. He graduated from Mount Vernon Union High School in June of 1950 and joined the Air Force in May 1952. Rod's...

Jun 29, 2014

Owen Reade Donoghue passed from this life on June 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Coll and Lillian Donoghue, and Bob and Peggy Berry. He is survived by his parents, Collins and Sheila Donoghue, siblings, Ryan, Mackenna Carruthers (Patrick), Collin, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Owen was born on March 30, 1985 in Kirkland, WA....

Jun 14, 2014

Alvin "Sonny" Paul Koetitz, Jr, 80, of Stanwood, WA, passed away on June 14, 2014. Alvin was the eldest of 4 children to Alvin Paul Koetitz, Sr and Thelma Montana Lindstrand. He was born on February 1, 1934 in Circle, Montana. He grew up and graduated from high school in Ronan, Montana where he met the love of his life,...

Jun 2, 2014

John DeSoto, 82, of Stanwood, WA, died in his sleep Monday morning. He was born April 24, 1932 to Fred and Etta (Canada) DeSoto. He joins his mother who died shortly before his 3rd birthday and his father who died in 1996. John's daughter, Kerry Peine, passed away in 1988. With his father's permission John joined the Navy in 1948....

May 30, 2014

Annette Cason Taylor of Camano Island, Washington died peacefully on Friday May 30th 2014, at Warm Beach Health Care Center. She was 90 years old. She died from congestive heart failure, and pneumonia. Annette was born on June 8, 1923 in Samson, Alabama. She is survived by her sister Phyllis Davis of Tallahassee FL, two sons, Mark Taylor of Camano...

May 29, 2014

Mary Jane (Boe) Lund peacefully passed away early in the morning on May 29, 2014. She was born in Arlington, Washington on August 15, 1924 to Rasmus and Laura Boe. She grew up on a farm on Boe Road and attended the Florence School through 8th grade. She graduated from Stanwood High School in 1943 as President of her senior...

May 25, 2014

Arvid Ronning passed peacefully into God's eternal home on Sunday morning, May 25th, 2014, after a long struggle with dementia. He spent his last ten months at Ashley Gardens of Mt. Vernon and received excellent compassionate care from all the staff. Arvid was born at his parents' farm home in eastern Montana to Svend and Katie Ronning. He and his...

May 24, 2014

Marguerite Fjarlie Marguerite Helga Henning Fjarlie was born on March 11, 1917 in East Stanwood . She passed away May 24, 2014. Marguerite lived a full and useful life, loving her family and friends. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, May 29th at 1:30 at the Cedarhome cemetery followed by a memorial service at 3:00 at the Gibertson...

Apr 9, 2014

Mary Zoe (Motteler) Neubecker

Longtime Stanwood area resident Mary Zoe Neubecker, 79, passed away at her home on April 9, 2014.

Mary Zoe was born in Leavenworth, WA, on August 2, 1934, to Deryl and Margaret (Rutherford) Motteler.  After graduating from Leavenworth High School in 1952, she attended the University of Washington in Seattle, where...

Apr 5, 2014

Lorence McNaughton known as Mac to his many friends and "Bubs" to his loving family passed away peacefully at home April 5th, 2014 with the love of his life and wife of 62 years Connie by his side. Lorence was born in 1927 in Eureka, Montana to John and Ella McNaughton. At age 3 the family moved to Fernie,...

Mar 17, 2014

Annabel Elizabeth Teichroew Peterson

"This is my Mom!", "This is my Grandma Annabel!", "I'd like you to meet my Aunt Annabel", "You must meet Annabel": Kids, grandkids, great grandkids, nieces, nephews, their children, neighbors and friends and significant others, and friends of friends of all of the above, the very young, the very old, shy people, extroverts,...

Mar 12, 2014

Jim Hendershot, 84, a resident of Stanwood, Washington, passed away on March 12, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 1, 1929 in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

He spent his childhood in North Dakota and Minnesota before spending his teens in Everett and Stanwood. At age 15, Jim sought adventure and sailed the world in the...

Mar 11, 2014

Michael Edward Gribble, 69, passed away March 11, 2014 in Everett, Washington.   He was born February 5, 1945 to Edward and Marlys Gribble. He graduated from Highline High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Navy from August 31, 1964 to July 30, 1969. He finished his education at WSU receiving a bachelor's degree in 1977.

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Feb 27, 2014

Jerardo Lopez 51 of Mount Vernon, died Thursday, February 27, in Mount Vernon. He was born September 24, 1962 to Rosendo and Herlinda Salas Lopez.. Jerardo enjoyed building things with his hands, wood working, he loved the summer weather and family barbeques, watching movies and quoting them as well, he loved music and sport events. He is survived by his...

Feb 27, 2014

Jerardo Lopez 51 of Mount Vernon, died Thursday, February 27, in Mount Vernon. He was born September 24, 1962 to Rosendo and Herlinda Salas Lopez.. Jerardo enjoyed building things with his hands, wood working, he loved the summer weather and family barbeques, watching movies and quoting them as well, he loved music and sport events. He is survived by his...

Feb 25, 2014

Carole C. Cleary 88, formerly of Camano Island, died Tuesday February 25, 2014 in Ellensburg, WA. She was born May 22, 1925 in Los Angeles, CA to Thomas and Laura Wright. She had lived on Camano Island for about 10 Years from 1995 to 2005 then moved to Cle Elum to be close to her family. She loved music and...