obituaries

Feb 24, 2024

Lorraine Van Brocklin passed on peacefully on February 24, 2024 at Warm Beach, Washington with her daughters Kristi and Gretchen at her side.  She was 93 years old.

She was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington on March 27, 1930 and grew up in LaConner, Washington with her mother LaVerne, father Louis (Lud) and her brother Duane.

Feb 20, 2024

Ruth Rankin died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, February 20th. Ruth Anne Sophia was born January 17th, 1928, in Swedish Hospital, Seattle, Washington. What a happy day when little Ruthie was born to Swedish immigrants Anne and Jonas Alfred Soderström and raised on their Camano Island farm.

Ruth graduated from Twin City HS with honors and went...

Feb 18, 2024

We lovingly remember William E Bowe III (Bill), born in Walla Walla to William Bowe and Margaret Moulster Bowe on March 17, 1952. His life journey embodied the epitome of devotion as a husband, father, and grandfather.

Bill's formative years began in Prescott, WA where he made lasting friends and developed a strong work ethic on the...

Feb 14, 2024

Zachary Ferriera-Graves passed away on February 14th 2024 at age 29. He was born in Reno Nevada to Jazemine Lee and Raymond Graves Jr.

Zach enjoyed video games, music, and working on cars. He loved spoiling his daughters and taking them to the park any chance he could.

Zach was one of the most talented...

Feb 11, 2024

Mary Linn Culbertson, 72 of Burlington, Washington died at Where The Heart Is Assisted Living of Vascular Dementia on Sunday February, 11th 2024.

She was born in Boone, Iowa in 1951 to E. Stanton and Mary Miller. She grew up in Omaha Nebraska, went to Brownell Talbot prep school and graduated from Westside Highschool in 1970. She...

Feb 9, 2024

The Good Lord took our Jackie home finally leaving a husband, 2 children and 3 grandchildren behind. She battled cancer for 5 long years. She loved her family and friends above everything and always made everyone around her smile, she was the apple to our eye. She loved cats and gardening and the beach! She was always there for...

Jan 24, 2024

Kim Passed away peacefully with his wife Dianne at his side January 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with asbestoses in his lungs.

He was born to Kimball and Romaine San Clemente in Bremerton, WA. He leaves behind his best friend and adoring wife Dianne, sons Jason (wife Amy) and Christopher, 3 grandchildren Kieley, Cameron, and Styles,...

Jan 24, 2024

Anne Carleton Blem, 84, residing in Stanwood Washington, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024.

Anne was born in 1939 in Everett WA to Eleanor and Harold Ricker. She graduated from Everett High in 1959 and was married to her loving husband Bob Blem in 1961. They raised their three children in Everett, WA.

She...

Jan 23, 2024

James David Winship of Camano Island, Washington, passed away peacefully at Skagit Valley Hospital on January 23, 2024 after a short, unwavering battle with Alzheimer's disease. James, known affectionately as Jim, was born on March 2, 1948 in Berwyn, Illinois. He was the third of four children, and one of two sons, born to Virginia Hindman and David Allen...

Jan 22, 2024

David passed away Sunday, January 22nd, 2024, at his home. He was born in Grants Pass, Oregon to Robert L. Krewson, Lowana Krewson.

He leaves behind his mother Lou, daughter Taylor Gonzalez, and her sons Nick and Alex. Son Sean Krewson, Brothers Danny, Joe, Steve, sister in-law Denise. Sisters Delane and Sonja. Niece Amanda Krewson, and too...

Jan 13, 2024

Thor Christian Stangeland, age 48, of Snohomish, WA, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. He was born on February 13, 1975, in Mount Vernon, WA. Thor was a beloved son of Louie and Janet Stangeland. He was sibling to Elizabeth Stangeland-Ogg (Richard), Leif Stangeland (Karen), Kjell Stangeland, and Krista Stangeland-Cairus (Mike).

Jan 11, 2024

Barbara Joanne Logen, 72, of Stanwood, Washington and Goleta, California passed peacefully and with dignity in Mount Vernon, Washington on January 11, 2024, following a short illness.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Paul Jacobs of Goleta, California and her first husband Dick Copeland as well as her parents Thomas and Margaret Logen and brother...

Jan 6, 2024

Bruce Alben Hall passed away on January 6, 2024 due to complications from an unforgiving disease. Bruce was born March 4, 1953 in Mt. Vernon to Robert and Vadah Hall. He was raised with his sister, Terry. He lived his entire life in the Stanwood/Camano Island area.

Bruce attended Stanwood Schools. He was a letterman in basketball,...

Dec 29, 2023

Georgie Kotsovos, 42, of Stanwood, WA, passed away on December 29, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1981, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to his loving parents Karen (Volpi) Kotsovos-Monroe and Christos Kotsovos. Georgie was a social person who cherished his friends and family dearly. He had a wide circle of friends on both coasts and was known for his...

Dec 22, 2023

William Reid "Bill" Richards, 89, passed away December 22, 2023 at his home on Camano Island. He was an amazing man to his final breath, and exemplified his favorite saying of "Yesterday is over, so spend today making better tomorrows."

He was born June 13, 1934 to Scottish immigrant parents, James and Margaret, in Seattle. Bill was...

Dec 19, 2023

Jerry Eugene Graham died peacefully on December 19, 2023 after a brief illness, with family members by his side. He was 95 years old. The youngest son of Ellis Earl and Mary Mae Sanderson Graham, he was born on February 2, 1928, in Fairview, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dean (Hancock) Graham,...

Dec 17, 2023

Rene Darlene (Reese) Deaver passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on December 17th, 2023 at the age of 66.

Rene was born in Everett Washington on September 22, 1959. Rene met her husband JD and settled down in Marysville Washington.

Rene worked for SCPC for several years until she decided to stay home...

Dec 10, 2023

Robert "Bob" Paul Thomas Sr. passed away on December 10th, 2023, at the age of 85. For over 45 years, he called Camano Island home, where he raised his family and became a cherished member of the community. An exceptionally intelligent man, Bob was a Professor of Economics at the University of Washington and a true lifelong learner.

Dec 9, 2023

Born on July 4, 1943, Larry Sande, a third-generation dairy farmer and lifelong Stanwood resident, passed away December 9, 2023, leaving a legacy of hard work, adventure, and family ties. From an early age, Larry embraced working on the family dairy farm, eventually taking over the farm from his father. Larry and his wife, Jessica loved raising their three...

Dec 6, 2023

Services for Mary will be held on January 30th, 2024 at Gilbertson Funeral Home. More information to come.