Ruth Evelyn Burr
Aug 14, 2012
Ruth Evelyn Burr Ruth, age 83, passed away August 14, 2012 in Stanwood, Washington. Ruth is survived by her husband, Bill; children: Ken (Shelley), Judy, and Dave (Gail) Burr. Viewing for Ruth will be held Friday, August 17, 2012, 10:00 am until 4:00pm and Saturday, August 18, 2012, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Gilbertson Funeral Home. A full obituary...
Everett M. Moe
Aug 4, 2012
Everett M. Moe passed away on August 4, 2012 at the age of 94. He was born in Everett, WA On November 23, 1917, and was named after the town of Everett. He was the last surviving son of Olgar and Gustava (Borgen) Moe, pioneers of the Norman Area, in the Stillaguamish Valley. Everett grew up on the farm. He...
Jack M. Pryor
Aug 3, 2012
Jack Madison Pryor, 82 of the Silvana-Stanwood area passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 at Skagit Valley hospital with his family at his bedside. Jack was born in Tafton, WA. On March 16, 1930 to James M. Pryor and Clara (Anderson) Pryor. The family moved to the present area in 1939, where Jack resided for 73 Years. He attended...
Trannie Wayne Sanderson
Jul 27, 2012
Colonel (ret.) Trannie Wayne Sanderson A great man and officer passed away with his family by his side on July 27, 2012 at his home in Stanwood, Washington after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Amory, Mississippi on February 27, 1943 to Trannie B. and Marie Sanderson. Wayne graduated from Olive Branch High School in 1962 and...
Donald Francis Hanika
Jul 17, 2012
Deacon Don Hanika passed away July 17, 2012 at Providence hospital, Everett surrounded by his wife and family. He was born January 19, 1924 in Omaha Nebraska to Leroy Hanika and Ruth Cecilia Brown. Don served in the U.S. Army Infantry in WWII, Awarded the Purple Heart, wounded in France, in November of 1944. He was a C.P.A., high school...
Vivian R. Wynne
Jul 10, 2012
Vivian R. Mackey (Berg) Wynne October 3, 1929 - July 10, 2012 Longtime Camano/Stanwood resident, Vivian passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord, July 10, 2012 in Mount Vernon, WA at the age of 82. Vivian lived independently in her Stanwood apartment for the last 14 years with the help of family and friends. Special thanks to Joe, Robin,...
David L. Thoreson
May 5, 2012
David Luther Thoreson, 86, of Mountlake Terrace, WA (formerly of Camano Island, WA), passed away peacefully early Saturday morning May 5, 2012. He was born April 28, 1926, in Fergus Falls, MN to Arthur and Jensine Thoreson, of Battle Lake, MN. A gifted musician, singer, performer, camera enthusiast and collector, pipe organ builder, and bird...
Erland P Elefson
Apr 12, 2012
Dr. Erland P. Elefson Erland Philip Elefson passed away on April 12 following a lengthy illness. He was born May 6, 1929 in Stanley, ND to Evender and Paula Elefson. The family migrated to WA in l934, settling on a small farm in Happy Valley near Silvana, WA. He attended Silvana School; graduated from Arlington High in 1947; earned BS...
Carol Elaine Bales
Apr 6, 2012
Our family celebrates the life of Carol Elaine Bales, our loving and devoted wife, mother, aunt, "Grammie" and friend. She was called to be with our Lord on Good Friday, April 6th at the age of 80. Carol was born Carol Elaine Bushnell in Spokane, WA on December 2nd 1931 to Milo and Crystal Bushnell. She attended Central Elementary, Dayton...
Richard (Dick) O. Floe
Apr 4, 2012
Richard Orville Floe, was born January 5, 1938 in Everett, WA to Wilbur and Rose Floe, and Passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2012 in Chattaroy, WA. He is Survived by his best friend and soul mate Jayne, His six children Annie MaryJane, Steven Andrew, Bill and David, 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dick lived most of his life in...
Donald Morris
Mar 25, 2012
Donald Morris, 83 years old of Camano Island, WA passed away peacefully March 25, 2012 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1928 in Arlington, WA the third of three children of Rudolph and Ona (Rogers) Morris. His parents and brother Deen preceded him in death. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1946. He was an outstanding...
John Karl Gjendem
Jan 27, 2012
John Karl Gjendem Born on July 27th 1935 In Bremerton, Washington. On January 27th 2012, heaven got a new angel. After a courageous battle, John succumbed to complications due to diabetes. John was preceded in death by his Parents Aksel and Elsie Gjendem. John is survived by his brother Dave Gjendem and sister Jeanie Heembrock. John is also survived by...
Tina Marie Thomas
Nov 14, 2011
Tina Marie Thomas Tina was born June 12, 1962 in Seattle, WA to Jim and Darleen Maher; she passed away peacefully from cancer on November 14, 2011 at her home in Arlington, WA with her family by her side. She attended St. Luke's school in Shoreline, WA and Blanchet High School in Seattle. Tina attended Seattle Pacific University and later...
Doreen Lynn Schmitt
Oct 11, 2011
Doreen (Nielson) Schmitt May 30, 1958 - October 11, 2011 Doreen Schmitt passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2011 following a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. Born in Burlington, WA to Robert and Myrna Nielson on May 30, 1958, Doreen was a lifelong resident of Stanwood. In high school she was involved in both social and leadership teams...
Darlene M. Mostrom
Aug 19, 2011
Born in Arlington, WA, on March 10, 1929, Darlene (Sesby) Mostrom, surrounded by loving family at Warm Beach Care Center, was taken to be with the angels in heaven on August 19, 2010. She and husband, Bud Mostrom, were lifetime Stanwood residents, operating the Union Oil Bulk Plant for twenty-five years until their retirement in l991. Darlene was preceded in...
Kenneth Emerson Day
Aug 7, 2011
Our beloved husband and father, Kenneth Emerson Day went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 7, 2011. The youngest of four children, Ken was born in Alliance, OH, on August 12, 1937 to Harold and Estella Day. After completing his chiropractic training at Palmer College in Davenport, IA, he met his wife Margaret Sayre Dodgson...
Bob Graham Calhoun
Aug 1, 2011
Bob Calhoun 80, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2011. Bob was born May 10, 1931 in Baskin, LA to Ada Davis and James C. Calhoun. Bob had various jobs in his lifetime. He started as a farmer with his family in Louisiana. He worked in manufacturing and as a pastry chef in Houston, TX. He then joined the U.S.Army...
Shirley J. Bowers
Jul 18, 2011
Shirley J. Bowers, 87, of Stanwood, WA died peacefully at her home near Sunday Lake on July 18, 2011. She was born July 15, 1924 in Fisher, Minnesota to Roy and Ferne (McCleary) Danielson. Shirley moved to Bemidji, MN as a baby and grew up there, graduating from Bemidji High School in 1942. Because of WWII, she chose a career...
Leah G. Hawkinson-Torkelson
Jul 14, 2011
Leah G. Hawkinson Torkelson, 1916-2011 "She walks in beauty" (Lord Byron, 1788-1824) could sum up the life of Leah G. Hawkinson Torkelson. She inspired countless people, including her five children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her women's Bible study group. Early mornings found her with coffee by her fireplace, prayer list in hand and remembering the...
William Swigart
Jun 4, 2011
WILLIAM SWIGART a resident of Seattle and Camano Island died Sunday June 4, 2011 at home with family. Bill attended Roosevelt high School in Seattle and achieved the rank or Eagle Scout. . Soon after graduation Bill joined the Navy. When finishing his tour he attrended Stanford University and New York School of Design. While at Stanford he was editor...
