obituaries

Feb 21, 2014

George W. Rauch George Rauch was born November 3, 1917 in his grandmother's home in Warm Beach, Washington to the late Alvin and Lottie Rauch. On February 21st, at the age of 96 he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. George graduated from Arlington High School in 1937. He worked at the Providence Hospital in Everett before proudly...

Feb 15, 2014

Claudia J. Petty Claudia J. Petty, 79, of Camano Island, passed away February 15, 2014, in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was born January 19, 1935 in Tacoma, Washington to Andrew and Melvina Severnak. Claudia liked gardening and photography. Claudia is survived by her special friend, Jack O'Flaherty; 4 sons, Stephen Petty (Alexandria), David Petty, Alan Petty, Robert Petty (Karla); nephew...

Feb 9, 2014

Margaret Louise "Peggy" Berry was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother.  She left this life peacefully in her sleep on February 9, 2014 in Stanwood, WA.

Peggy was born in Seattle on January 24, 1926, the daughter of William and Pauline Davis.  She attended St. Anne's School and Holy Names Academy in Seattle, and worked as a...

Feb 1, 2014

In Absolute Loving Memory of Johan Anthony Folden. Johan A. Folden (Joe), 65, passed away on February 1, 2014. A lifelong resident of Stanwood, WA, he resided in the family homestead where he grew up. Joe worked at Twin City Foods for 47 years until his retirement in January 2011. He graduated from Stanwood High School in 1967. Joe was...

Feb 1, 2014

Roxie R. Veleke, 95, of Warm Beach, passed away as a result of an earlier stroke and its complications on February 1, 2014. At her passing she was surrounded by family, friends and neighbors. Roxie was born on August 3, 1918 to Anton Ralph and LouHannah Barnes Ralph at her maternal grandparent's home in Spokane, WA. She attended Regal School...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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, &...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...