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...
Norma M Breum
Jan 9, 2011
Norma Mae Piester Breum was born May 9th, 1931 and died January 9th, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Harry and Florence Piester. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1949 and then from Washington State College, where she met her future husband, Lawrence Breum, who preceded...
Trudy E Sather
Jan 7, 2011
Gertrude (Trudy) Sather Trudy Sather, of Stanwood, WA, passed away at the age of 83 on January 7, 2011, following a stroke. Trudy was born on July 10, 1927, in Ellensburg, WA., to Philip and Lela Schnebly, the youngest of five children. Trudy graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1944 and went on to graduate from Washington State College in...
Ruth L Sauer
Jan 2, 2011
Ruth L. (Orchard) Murray Sauer, aged 94, of Camano Island, WA passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011 in Everett, WA after a brief illness. Ruth was born December 5, 1916, in Crary N.D. to Andrew & Blanche Orchard. She was 6th of 12 children and the last surviving member of that family. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Walter Heinz Hillbrand
Nov 20, 2010
Walter H. Hillbrand 1954 – 2010 After 56 years of living on this earth, Walter H. Hillbrand went home. He had always enjoyed working with planes and so he filed a flight plan to fly in the clouds with God, Jesus and the angels in heaven. God gave him permission to take off for his journey on Saturday, Nov. 20,...
Franklin A. Hanson
Nov 11, 2010
Franklin A Hanson Franklin Hanson was born September 11, 1922 and died November 20, 2010. Franklin was born in Hillsboro, ND to Siver and Clara Hanson. In the mid 1930s, he traveled with his parents and two brothers to Washington State where his parents bought a farm in the Stanwood area. He eventually purchased the farm from his parents and...
Steve C. Wirth
Oct 15, 2010
A Celebration of Steve's life willbe held Saturday, October 23, 2010, 11:00 am at Gilbertson Funeral Home.
Robert J Hamlin
Oct 14, 2010
Robert J. Hamlin Robert was born December 16, 1941 in Berlin, New Hampshire to Mark and Audrey Hamlin; he passed away October 14, 2010 at his home on Camano Island. Robert served in the US Air Force for 20 years achieving the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He was named Airmen of the Year and also received the Presidential Meritorious...
Michael John Milchem
Sep 28, 2010
Michael John Milchem, 69 of Camano Island, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long hard fought battle with cancer. He was a devoted father and husband. He completed his earthly journey on September 28, 2010 and is now free from his pain. Mike was born in Karachi in 1941 and at age twelve traveled to...
