obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

Apr 17, 2024

June Arlene Murphy, 92, got her wings on April 17, 2024.

June was born on September 4, 1931 in Norman, WA to Olaf and Minnie Madsen where she joined her eleven siblings. She spent her youth playing and exploring the Stillaguamish Valley with her siblings. She was a proud lifelong Stanwood resident. In 1950, she welcomed her...

Mar 31, 2024

William (Bill) John Bradley, age 88 of Camano Island, WA passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Bill was born August 20,1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Colin Bradley and Monica (Connachan) Bradley. His family moved to the Vancouver, B.C. area at age 7. When he was 15, his family moved to California, where Bill eventually met and married...

Mar 19, 2024

Sigmund R. "Sig" Hanson, age 72, passed away in Everett, Washington on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Bernice Hanson.

Sig is descended from early settlers in the Stanwood area, and his home on Camano Island, affectionately known as Mosquito Acres, sits on five acres of scenic land once...

Mar 13, 2024

Maria passed on peacefully on March 13, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. She was 90 years old. She was born in Scheveningen, The Netherlands on July 8, 1933 and grew up with her mother and father and 10 siblings. She battled dementia for 5 long years. She loved gardening and swimming in the ocean. She was always there for anyone...

Mar 6, 2024

Gloria Lorraine Gallaher Sherwood, 97, of Arlington, WA passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 6, 2024 surrounded by her children. Gloria was the matriarch of our very large tight knit Gallaher and Sherwood families. Gloria grew up in the Seattle area, a place she loved and never left. Gloria worked at Marine Technology of Seattle...

Mar 6, 2024

Robin Irene James-Williams 9/24/54 - 3/06/24

Our sweet beloved Robin passed away at her home in Arlington with her husband Randy at her side on Wednesday March 6th after struggling with the disease ALS for over 3 years. Her happy spirit could not be completely dampened even by this terrible disease. She approached this like all else...

Feb 26, 2024

Craig Riggs, beloved husband, father and friend died February 26th of sudden cardiac arrest. He was 75.

Craig was born May 17th, 1948 in West Seattle, the second of five children to Merriman and Lucyle Riggs. He graduated from Chief Sealth High School and then Western Washington University. The majority of his career was spent in social...

Feb 26, 2024

Karen Joy Torset Moen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 26th, 2024, after an extended illness.

Karen was born May 31st, 1943 in Mount Vernon, WA, to parents Leif and Eleanor Sundberg Torset. Karen graduated from Stanwood High School and chose to remain in her beloved community by pursuing a career in the...

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,...