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James Morrow

James Morrow

Jul 26, 2024

With hearts full of both peace and sorrow, we celebrate the vibrant life of James Stewart Morrow, known fondly as Jim, who passed away on July 26, just three days shy of his 85th birthday. Jim leaves behind a rich tapestry of cherished memories and a legacy of remarkable stories.

Born on July 29, 1939, in Seattle...

George Elmer Trepus Jr

George Elmer Trepus Jr

Jul 25, 2024

George Trepus Jr. was born in Seattle, WA, to George Elmer Trepus Sr. and Catherine Mae (Lund) Trepus. He was the second of three children. His sister, Betty, was 6½ years older than George and his younger brother, David, was 6½ years younger. George was raised during the depression and WWII.

The family lived in the Queen...

Mary Jean Nelson

Mary Jean Nelson

Jul 11, 2024

Mary Jean (Martin) Nelson was born to Burton Craig & Lillie Mae Martin in Anniston, AL on March 29, 1933. Mary was the fourth of 10 children.

Mary is survived by her husband, Phil, of 69 years; her 3 children Doug & Ja Nae Nelson (Camano Island), Beth & David Thompson (Woodinville), Mike & Lori Nelson (Iowa);...

Kay Hunt-Garcia

Kay Hunt-Garcia

Jul 4, 2024

Our dear mother Kay Sue Hunt- Garcia at the age of 82. Sadly, Passed away on July 4, 2024.  A friend to many leaving a legacy of kindness. She was predeceased by husbands Joe B. Hunt, John L. Garcia, son Tony J. Hunt. And leaves behind a daughter Karry, four grandchildren, six Great-grandchildren.

Please join us in...

Karen Marie Grennan

Karen Marie Grennan

Jun 23, 2024

Karen Marie (Wheeler) Grennan was born January 14, 1989, to William and Barbara (Lampi) Wheeler on the island of Adak Alaska. She attended schools in both Arlington and Stanwood Washington, graduating from Lincoln Hill High School in 2008. After high school, she took many courses at Skagit Valley Community College. In high school Karen started working for Arlington Power...

David Lee Edwards

David Lee Edwards

Jun 23, 2024

David Lee Edwards, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away Sunday, June 23, from complications of multiple myeloma. He spent his last days receiving exceptional care at EvergreenHealth Hospice Center, Kirkland, WA with family at his side.

Dave, son of Steven and Violet Edwards, was born on August 19, 1930, in Los Angeles, California...

Kenneth Gordon Miley

Kenneth Gordon Miley

Jun 20, 2024

Kenneth Gordon Miley passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on November 5, 1940 in Seattle, he grew up in the Green Lake area and graduated from Lincoln High School and the University of Washington.

Ken's early career included roles in forestry, teaching and real estate. In 1975, he moved to Stanwood...

Billy Gale Lewis

Billy Gale Lewis

Jun 17, 2024

We were on our way for French Onion Soup when our journey changed direction.

Billy loved books, nature and the life he made with his wife "Charlie, Charles". He was known to say : " I love individuals, but not people ." And those he loved, definitely knew it.

He was born in French Camp,...

Julie Anne Bowers

Julie Anne Bowers

Jun 14, 2024

Julie Anne Bowers, 59, of Stanwood Washington, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024 after a short hospital stay.

Julie was born on October 5, 1964 to John and Shirley Bowers in Portland, Oregon. During her early years, her family lived in Duluth Minnesota and Billings Montana before moving to Stanwood Washington. After Julie graduated from Stanwood...

Norma Gertrude Sullivan

Norma Gertrude Sullivan

Jun 14, 2024

On June 14th 2024 at 5 am, The Lord took one of His own to be with Him in heaven. Norma Gertrude McAdoo Sullivan passed quietly in her sleep at the age of 94 years. She married her sweetheart, Richard Melvin "Dick" Sullivan on June 5, 1948. She lost him on August 27th 2005.  Norma grew up with a...

Nancy Dorothea Lipscy

Nancy Dorothea Lipscy

Jun 11, 2024

Nancy Dorothea Lipscy (Cochran), affectionately known as "Bug," passed away on June 11, 2024, in Stanwood, Washington, at the age of 57. Born on June 28, 1966, in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was a beacon of kindness, creativity, and generosity throughout her life.

Nancy graduated from Booker T Washington High School and dedicated much of her career to...

Karen Leslie Galvez

Karen Leslie Galvez

Jun 1, 2024

Karen Leslie Galvez, age 74, of Camano Island, passed away on June 1, 2024 in Stanwood, WA.

Karen was raised in Tustin, California, and attended all schools there. She moved to Roseville, CA in 1986 and settled there. Karen met Alfred Galvez in 1998 in Roseville, where they started a business. Eventually, they moved to Twin Falls,...

Edward Michael Griswold

Edward Michael Griswold

May 12, 2024

Ed Griswold was born in Seattle to Wesley (Charles) and Anna(Hlad) Griswold. He lived in Enatai Washington during his childhood, and Ed graduated from Bellevue High School. (70). He did a tour in Vietnam from 1-9-72 to 12-18-72, and was in Army December 1970-1973. While in service he was taught Medical Equipment Repair. He worked at Patterson Dental as...

Eric Lauer

Eric Lauer

May 8, 2024

Eric Lauer of Camano Island, WA died at home from a long illness on May 8, 2024.

He leaves behind a legacy of humor, hard work and kindness. Eric was the kind of neighbor that would check on your house every week for the winter. The kind of boss that still has breakfast with former employees decades...

Barbara Diederichs

Barbara Diederichs

May 5, 2024

Barbara Diederichs, 70, of Stanwood, Washington, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2024. She went peacefully with her family by her side. Barbara was born to Stanley and Dorothy Morton on April 3, 1954. She grew up in Colorado with her 7 siblings. She married Dan Diederichs in 1980, and they lived together in Colorado...

Harvey Jansma

Harvey Jansma

May 3, 2024

Harvey A. Jansma, 86, a Camano Island resident, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Brookdale Senior Living Care Center. He leaves behind his beloved wife Gladys J. (Hamm) Jansma, to whom he was married for 60 years.

Born in Oak Harbor, Washington on May 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Mynard...

Douglas Allen Rosendahl

Douglas Allen Rosendahl

Apr 26, 2024

Douglas Allen Rosendahl, 77, of Stanwood, WA, passed away on April 26, 2024 after a brief illness.

Douglas was born on June 18, 1946 to Joseph and Golda Rosendahl in Seattle, WA. After Douglas graduated from Ballard High in 1964, where he lettered in cross country, he was drafted (and then enlisted) in the army and served...

Judith Ann Hackworth

Judith Ann Hackworth

Apr 25, 2024

Judith Ann Hackworth, age 75 of Everett, WA passed away on April 25, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1948 in Seattle, WA and was one of nine siblings. Judi graduated from Darrington high school and went to work at Bayliner, before moving on to Northern Energy where she became a business manager for many years before retiring....

James P Wright

James P Wright

Apr 21, 2024

Born on January 02, 1948, to Clifford and Betty Wright in Seattle, WA. Jim passed away at his home on Camano Island where he lived for 34 years. Jim was a loving husband to Muriel for 46 years, father to Michael, and grandfather to Chelsee, Dustin, and Madison. Jim is survived by his sister Barbara Rucker and her family....

Ian Carlisle Hilton

Ian Carlisle Hilton

Apr 19, 2024

Ian Carlisle Hilton, 86, of Stanwood, WA, passed away April 19, 2024 with loving family by his side. He was born March 4, 1938 in Everett, WA, son of Ian and Katherine Hilton, and younger brother to Joan.

Educated in the Marysville school system, he was a multi-sport athlete at Marysville High School, graduating in 1956. He...

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