obituaries

Dec 13, 2024

Judith A Lervick, age 82, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Judy was born in Everett WA on April 9, 1942. She lived almost the entirety of her life in Stanwood. She graduated from Stanwood High School in 1960. In 1962 she married Arne DeWayn Lervick,...

Dec 13, 2024

Jean Marie Peterson Mattson

(December 1925 – December 2024)

It is with both sadness and immense gratitude that we announce the passing of our remarkable mother, Jean Marie Mattson, just 10 days after celebrating her 99th birthday. Jean was a true extrovert who lived life to the fullest and her passions were many including world...

Dec 12, 2024

The world is a little less colorful after the loss of our wife, mom and "Granny", Sue Ann Smith (Johnson). She passed away on December 12th, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born in Seattle, WA on February 7, 1937. She graduated (1955) from Twin City High School in Stanwood and attended Western Washington University...

Dec 8, 2024

On November 25, 1931 in Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska, Jack C. Fredrickson was born as the youngest of five siblings to Alpha and Ed Fredrickson. Jack lived in the small fishing village until 1942 when he and his family moved to Seattle, WA. Jack graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1950. He married Erma Bjerkness on March 15,...

Nov 30, 2024

Ron Hendricks passed away at home with family on November 30, 2024, after a long battle with Vascular Dementia/Alzheimer's. He was 82 years old. Ron was born on March 31, 1942, in Tacoma, WA, to Bert and Dorothy (Miller) Hendricks. Ron grew up on the Olympic Peninsula and attended Port Angeles High School, where he was active in football,...

Nov 26, 2024

Patty was born in Wildwood NJ to Dororthy & Albert Fagerholm. Albert was stationed in the Coast Guard. When his duty was over Albert moved his family to Lopez Island, Wa.

Patty married Henry Edwin Shaw in 1954 and together they had 3 children Cheryl, Sandy and Ed. Her beloved husband Ed died in 1973.

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Nov 22, 2024

Ron (RD) Olcott passed away November 22, 2024 at the age of 84 in Everett, WA. Ron was born in Richfield Utah to George Rulon and Miriam (Larsen) Olcott, second of 8 children, the oldest boy. His parents raised him to be self-sufficient and hard working, to serve others and love the outdoors. As a youth he loved hiking,...

Nov 10, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce Marlene Quam, aged 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Mt. Vernon, WA.

Marlene Julson was born on the family farm near Plaza, North Dakota to her parents: Noble and Martha. The local physician and a neighbor lady attended.

Marlene grew up on the farm...

Nov 8, 2024

Jeanne Eleanor (Bjornton) Botten was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on July 14, 1930, and recently died on November 8, 2024 at her home in Brookdale  Senior Living in Stanwood.  When she was a junior in High School, she wanted a big change so she went to live with an aunt and uncle to attend Milltown High School...

Nov 8, 2024

In loving memory of Lisa and Bert Gallant

Lisa Angela Gallant (8/22/58-12/3023) and Bert Lewis Gallant (3/14/57-11/08/24) shared nearly 40 years together.

They met on a blind date arranged by Bert's mother, who had become friends with Lisa at work. It was "love at first sight" and they were engaged by their 3rd date on...

Nov 7, 2024

Richard H. Fretheim died on Nov. 7, 2024, four days after his 95th birthday.

Dick was born on Nov. 3, 1929, to Clarence and Ann Fretheim in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the oldest of five children. When Dick was 6, the family moved to Plentywood, Montana. In 1947 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps...

Oct 27, 2024

Howard was born on 9/14/47 in Albuquerque, NM. Although he only lived there briefly, he loved the American Southwest.

Howard passed away at home on 10/27/24, in Arlington, WA. This was his decision, after a truly admirable attempt to overcome his health issues, Howard had said "I don't really like my choices, but I choose to go...

Oct 22, 2024

(Mary) Joann Furnas of Camano Island, Washington born in Bellingham, Washington to Joseph and Faye Urbick, passed away peacefully with her family near at Providence Hospital, Everett, Washington at the age of 89.

Joann is survived by her children Lynn (Russ), Steve (Kendal), Dave (Randy) and her grandchildren; Erin, Austin (Analie), Elyse and her great grandchild, Poppy...

Oct 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Alan J. Denison. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, Alan moved to Lawrenceville, Illinois, as a young child and later spent his formative years in Wichita Falls, Texas. His adventurous spirit set sail at nine years old when his Air Force family was stationed...

Oct 12, 2024

Born in Beverly, MA to Frances Bridget (Hickey) and Thomas Christopher Heaphy, Bill's first few years were spent living on the Loring Estate with his older sister Frances aka "Toots", while their Irish Immigrant father worked as the caretaker for the Loring Family. Sadly, Bill's mother died a week shy of his fifth birthday. Toots lovingly took on the...

Oct 11, 2024

Our hearts are heavy and hurting with the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle, Travis Shawn Mickelson. Travis was born on June 29, 1969 to Elmer and Val Mickelson. Travis and his brother Terry enjoyed playing sports, fishing, and riding dirt bikes together. They had a lot of fun and laughs together. Travis graduated from...

Oct 5, 2024

Myrna Joan Moore Corcoran passed away on October 5, 2024. She was a devoted wife, partner, mother, and friend. She had a passion for people, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Myrna is survived by her long term partner Paul Savoie, and by her children Mark and Chawiwan, Kevin and Doni, Brian and...

Sep 23, 2024

Marilyn Christenson Wayland passed away peacefully on September 23rd at her home on Camano Island. She was 83 years old.

Marilyn was born in Fargo, North Dakota on November 20, 1940 to Emil and Eleanor Gerbing. She spent her early childhood days growing up in Barnesville, Minnesota. When she was thirteen years old she moved to the...

Sep 22, 2024

Dolores Watson Samons Harvell, 90 years old and a long-time resident of the Washington, D.C. area, passed away on 22 September 2024. She was born 19 October 1933, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in the old Womack Army Hospital. Her father was Joseph Albert Samons, a veteran of four tours in the US Army, including service in the Persian...

Sep 17, 2024

Pastor Paul Luther Wietzke, 98, of Camano Island passed September 17, 2024, into the promise of eternal life in Christ. Born March 16, 1926, to Walter and Louise (Wittstock) Wietzke in Chicago, Illinois, Paul grew up in the parsonage of Grace Lutheran Church, where his father was pastor. Following graduation from Lindblom High School, he continued his education at...