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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...

Jacquenetta L Windle

Jacquenetta L Windle

Aug 10, 2013

Jacquenetta Windle 07/22/1940 to 08/10/2013 Jacquenetta was born in Vancouver, Canada to Bill & Lillian Piercy, second of five children. As a teenager, she had been coming to Camano Is. for several summers to help her grandmother. In her sophomore year she decided to stay here and go to school. She took a job, as housekeeper for Dr. Anderson. That...

Hazel D Matterand

Hazel D Matterand

Aug 7, 2013

Hazel D. Matterand Hazel Matterand, 92, of Stanwood, WA went to sleep in Jesus, August 7, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Hazel was born, December 22, 1920 in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada to Harold and Ione Allison. She lived in Canada, coming to the United States in 1942 to study nursing. She graduated from nurses training in 1945...

Dorothy Hosea Pearce

Dorothy Hosea Pearce

Aug 5, 2013

Dorothy Pearce, a woman of great courage, strength, and talent; the devoted , always loving mother of five children, proud grandparent of six and delighted great grandmother of three; and a friend to many, passed away August 5, 2013 with family at her side in Stanwood, WA. Dorothy was born December 15, 1919 in Atlanta, Georgia to Fred and Roxie...

Tami D Griggs

Tami D Griggs

Jul 17, 2013

Tami Denise Griggs Saved by God's Grace. Born April 12, 1961 in Freeport, Ill. Called to her eternal home in Heaven July 17, 2013. Tami was a wonderful Woman, Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend. She was amazingly open and honest, serving others above herself. She had a contagious passion for life. Tami's smile and presence would brighten any room...

Mildred Bobb

Mildred Bobb

Jul 17, 2013

Mildred (Sparky) S. Bobb, 89 years old, of the Stanwood Camano area died Wednesday July 17, 2013 in a local nursing home. Sparky was born on August 24, 1923 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Martha S. and Marion S. Ackerman. She is survived by her two daughter's Janet (Will) Menzies of Camano Island, Washington and Sarah (Rick) Bobb-Rushton of Bend,...

Juan Joseph Anthony Comstock

Juan Joseph Anthony Comstock

Jul 6, 2013

Juan Joseph "Anthony" Comstock, 16, of Camano Island, WA was taken too soon on, July 7, 2013. He was a student at Stanwood High School, entering his junior year. He is survived by parents Robert & Kristy Comstock, step parents Larry & Kristen, sister, Kassondra & William Binns, brother, Robbie Curtis, grandparents, Diana Cunningham, Ernie & Karolyn Comstock. Anthony was...

Marcus Wayne Jewell

Marcus Wayne Jewell

Jun 29, 2013

Marcus Wayne Jewell Marcus was born March 15, 1993 in Kirkland, WA to Wayne and Margaret Jewell; he passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2013. Marcus was a Stanwood boy, he was quiet and very much loved to hang out with his "buddies" friends and family. He loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, and camping—especially with his dad. He was most comfortable...

James Alexander Sabo

James Alexander Sabo

Jun 20, 2013

memory of James Alexander Sabo of Camano Island, WA who passed away on June 20, 2013. Jim was born in Seattle, WA on August 28, 1939, to Al and Austa Sabo of Camano Island, WA. He was preceded in death by Parents Al and Austa Sabo, Wife Mary Y Sabo (married 45 years), Son James A Sabo Jr. and Daughter-in-law,...

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