Our Obituaries
Nicholas Andrew Melendez
August 2, 1997 - January 14, 2018
Nicholas "Nick" Andrew Melendez, born August 2, 1997 in Hays, KS, departed this life suddenly on January 14, 2018 in Woodinville, WA. He was 20 years old. Nicholas graduated from Woodinville High School, Class of 2016. He enjoyed bike riding, making music, and spending time with his siblings and friends. Nicholas is survived by his parents David and Tara Melendez of Duvall, WA, brother...
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Audrey Fay Smith
July 17, 1926 - January 14, 2018
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Camilee Maud Coon
December 14, 1921 - January 13, 2018
Camilee Maud Coon, 96, passed away peacefully, January 13, 2018. Born in Yarnaby, OK December 14, 1921. The sixth of eight children born to Alfred and Maud Connelly. Cam worked at Central Elementary School and Frank Wagner Intermediate for twenty-one and a half years before her retirement in 1987. While working for the schools she played piano for school concerts and continued even after...
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Edith Jane Fry
November 13, 1929 - January 12, 2018
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Sonia Rose McMail
December 19, 1925 - January 9, 2018
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MaryAnn Diamond Wakefield
June 5, 1923 - January 6, 2018
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June Theresa Ansel
May 13, 1930 - January 3, 2018
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Patricia Edith Stecher
February 14, 1948 - December 31, 2017
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Robert Byron Bagwell
June 16, 1935 - December 30, 2017
Robert Byron Bagwell, born June 16, 1935 to Byron Bagwell and Ruth Minaglia in Seattle, WA, departed this life on December 30, 2017 in Monroe, WA. He was 82. Bob proudly served his country in the US Navy, Seabees. He retired after 25 years of dedicated service. He earned his Associate Degree from Edmonds Community College. Bob is survived by his loving wife Martha (Marti), daughters Susan...
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JoAnn Carolyn Berg
January 4, 1927 - December 30, 2017
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Shirley Jean Betschart
June 23, 1947 - December 27, 2017
Shirley Jean Betschart passed away on December 27, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 23, 1947 in Seattle, WA the oldest daughter of William J. Stotko and Patricia J. Stotko. When Shirley was four years old the family moved from Seattle to Maltby, WA. Shirley was raised on the family farm with her siblings William, Robert, Martin, Leonard, Mary, Chris, Joanne, Anne, and...
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Allen Lee Rush
May 3, 1924 - December 27, 2017
Allen L. Rush Jr.May 3, 1924 - December 27, 2017 Allen was born in Newburyport, MA to Allen L. Rush Sr. of Maize, KS and Henrietta (Burke) Rush of Amesbury, MA. He grew up in Amesbury, MA the third of six children. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings Barbara Crew in Torrance, CA, Betty Davis in Portsmouth, NH, James (Irv) Rush in Torrance, CA, Kenneth Rush in Altamonte...
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Jessica Rae Nelson
January 10, 1977 - December 25, 2017
Jessica Rae Nelson was the first of three children born to Gary and Valene Nelson on January 10th, 1977 in Bismarck, North Dakota. She succumbed to pneumonia in the comfort of her home while snow fell during the early hours of Christmas morning, 2017. She was able to finally meet with her greatest love: Jesus Christ, on the day of His birth. Her early years were spent freely playing and roaming...
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Joseph Richard Anderson
November 2, 1980 - December 23, 2017
Joseph Richard Anderson 37 years old died on December 23rd 2017 at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland WA, he had been struggling with organ failure caused by Cystic Fibrosis which he had since birth.Not one to complain, most people who met him, never knew about all his health issues. In 2005 he received a huge blessing when he underwent a double lung transplant which was a great success.Joe...
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Ashlea Denise Heinz
April 5, 1991 - December 22, 2017
Ashlea Denise Heinz, born April 5, 1991 in King County, WA, departed this life suddenly on December 22, 2017 at the age of 26. She went to Monroe High School, and graduated from Leaders in Learning with her High School Diploma. Ashlea enjoyed helping others, she wanted to become an advocate for people that could not speak up for themselves like the elderly, children and abused animals. She was...
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Rita Dolores Barr
October 20, 1929 - December 22, 2017
Rita Dolores Crowley BarrOctober 20, 1929 to December 22, 2017 Rita Dolores Crowley Barr, 88, passed away peacefully after suffering a massive stroke. She was a proud mother and wife, often referring to herself as City Girl, Country Wife. Rita was married to Dick Barr for nearly 60 years and will now be reunited with him. She is survived by her children, Karen Peterson, Carol O'Connor, Gail (Mark...
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Howard Kenneth Shelton
August 18, 1943 - December 17, 2017
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Dorothy Fenn Pearson
September 15, 1934 - December 16, 2017
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Hank F. Kratovel
May 19, 1935 - December 15, 2017
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Sandra Carolyn MUNN
September 7, 1944 - December 13, 2017
Sandra Carolyn Munn, born September 7, 1944 in Seattle, WA to Vernon and Grace Love, departed this life on December 13, 2017 in Marysville, WA. She was 73 years old. Sandra Graduated from Sultan High school, class of 1964. She went on to earn her nursing degree and worked as a nurse for many years. She enjoyed cooking, walks on the beach and spending time with her family. Sandra is survived by...
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Betty Alene Curley
October 6, 1922 - December 8, 2017
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Verne Martin DeWitt
May 23, 1943 - December 3, 2017
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Eugene Victor Elledge
July 23, 1926 - November 29, 2017
Eugene "Gene" Elledge died peacefully at his home in Lake Stevens on November 29, 2017. He was 91 years old. Eugene was born on July 23, 1926 in Kahlotus WA to the late C. Clyde and Ethel Mae Elledge. He was one of 11 children in the family. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Shirley Elledge (Latshaw).He earned a Master's Degree in Education from Eastern Washington University...
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Grant Virgil Holland
February 2, 1962 - November 22, 2017
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James Edward Pyle
May 20, 1955 - November 20, 2017
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Frances Marie Hager
March 20, 1949 - November 17, 2017
Born in Philadelphia, PA on March 20, 1949, Frances Marie "Penny" Kane Hager grew up competing in Irish Step Dancing. She and her sisters Pat and Barbara danced on the Ted Mack Show and the 1965 New York World's Fair. After graduating from West Catholic Girls HS, Penny worked for TWA in New York until she met Captain James Hager on a blind date in 1969 at Ft Bragg, NC. The couple had 2...
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Donald Leroy Hanson
July 7, 1927 - November 12, 2017
Don was born July 7, 1927, one of eleven children to Essie and Everett Hanson in Monroe, Washington, and passed away on November 12th, 2017. Don leaves behind his loving wife of 68 years, Dolores; daughter Lorraine; three grandchildren, one great-granddaughter , and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by all his 10 siblings, his mother-in-law Minnie Schluter, and his son-in-law...
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Paul Carl HACKNEY
August 20, 1942 - November 11, 2017
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Richard John Bender
January 22, 1945 - November 11, 2017
Richard John Bender, former teacher in the Seattle school district, died suddenly on November 11th, 2017 at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife Nancy Bender, step-children Steve and wife Tina, and Jeff. As well as his siblings Kathy and Chuck Oxford, Lee and Grant Bender. He is also survived by grandchildren Bryttney and Brad Wahl, Brycen and fiancée Christina, Spencer, Jesse, Tanner and...
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Kay Colleen Nesseth
October 29, 1953 - November 11, 2017
Kay Colleen (Pownall) Nesseth, 64, was called to Heaven on November 11, 2017 at her Fairy Hill Farm in Snohomish, Washington.Colleen was born October 29, 1953 in Monroe to Robert and Joy (Rae) Pownall. She grew up primarily in Skykomish. After marrying her first husband Earl Miller, she traveled and lived in other states until settling in Marysville. Colleen married her second husband, Robert ...
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Patricia Ann Ruth Larson
May 9, 1931 - October 30, 2017
Patricia Larson, 86, of Sultan, died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 28, 2017. Patty was born on May 9, 1931 to Alida & Martin Larson in Seattle. She was a member of the Eagles in Sultan and a volunteer at the Senior Center in Sultan. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, nephew, and grandson. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Hoops, Chuck Hoops and wife Cathy, her daughters, Vicky...
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Jonathan Austin Taylor Hernandez
August 2, 1984 - October 28, 2017
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Kay Irene ZIEGLER
November 3, 1953 - October 28, 2017
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Tony Alan Creswell
February 1, 1970 - October 27, 2017
Tony (Alan) Creswell 47, lifetime resident of Monroe, WA passed away in his home October 27, 2017 after a courageous three and a half year battle against Glioblastoma brain cancer. Tony was born Feb. 1, 1970 in Everett, WA to Smiley and Irene Creswell, the youngest of their five children. Tony was an avid athlete and excelled at all sports from a young age through college. His favorite sport was...
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Gladys Evelyn Johnson
December 22, 1923 - October 21, 2017
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Lee Rand English
February 28, 1949 - October 10, 2017
Lee Rand English, born February 28, 1949, departed this life on October 10, 2017 to his new citizenship in Heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ and the Saints. He is survived by his loving wife Susan, daughters Amy Banks of Granite Falls, WA and Lisa Curtis (Jeff) of Lake Stevens, WA, son Dan Downey (Andrea) of Orangeville, CA, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. He was preceded in death by...
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Alfred Wright Holdt
September 14, 1928 - October 4, 2017
Alfred "Al" Wright Holdt, born September 14, 1928 in Seattle, WA, departed this life on October 4, 2017 in Sultan, WA. He was 89. Al proudly served his country in the US Army. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Al is survived by his loving wife, Beverly, his children, Ronald Holdt (Sheila) of Shoreline, Carol Holdt (Donald Mundinger) of Oregon...
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Marilyn J. Pearson
July 26, 1932 - September 30, 2017
Marilyn Pearson went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 30th. Marilyn was born July 26, 1932 in Seattle, Washington to Herbert and Adeline Schwartz. She attended Park Place School and Monroe High School, where as a young lady of German descent she met and fell in love with a tall, lanky Swede, Wallace. A gifted pianist and popular student, Marilyn graduated...
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Helen Louise Madsen
August 30, 1924 - September 30, 2017
Helen Louise Madsen August 30, 1924 - September 30, 2017 passed away at the age of 93 in the loving care of Paradise Park Family Adult Home in Marysville, WA.Helen was born in Mountainair, New Mexico, and moved to Vashon Island at an early age. The family later moved to Seattle where she graduated from Ballard High School in 1942. Helen married Harold in 1946. They raised three children and...
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Valerie Jean Rust
September 28, 1936 - September 29, 2017
Valerie Jean Rust, a resident of Sultan, WA departed this life at 81 years old, on September 29th, 2017 in Monroe, WA. Valerie was born on September 28th, 1936 in Wenatchee, WA to George Valeson and Freida Odden.Valerie is preceded in death by her husband Bill Rust, her son John Jaff Jr. and her brother Tommy Valeson. Valerie is survived by her daughters; Jacqueline Slechta and Sandy Balentine,...
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Mary Ann Robinson
February 17, 1921 - September 22, 2017
Mary Ann Robinson, born February 17, 1921 in McCaysville, GA, departed this life on September 22, 2017 in Monroe, WA. She was 96. Mary enjoyed playing cards, trips to the casino, and spending time with her loving family and friends. Mary is survived by her son-in-law Andrew Davis, grandchildren Arin, Brett, Amanda, and Ben, numerous great-grandchildren, and dear friend Bonnie Drake. She was...
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Lucy Caroline Evelyn Spada
August 27, 1923 - September 13, 2017
Lucy C.E. Spada passed away September 13, 2017. Lucy was born August 27, 1923 in Index, WA to Bert and Ellen Spada. She attended school in Index and graduated as Valedictorian in 1941. She worked in Monroe at Hammers Department Store for nine years. She served as Postmaster in Index and retired in 1985 after serving 35 years as Postmaster. She was a member of National League of Postmaster...
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Wilma Floretta Crow
April 28, 1933 - September 13, 2017
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Jonathon Vaughn Childers
June 9, 1965 - September 11, 2017
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Seldon Kidder Porter
March 24, 1935 - September 11, 2017
Seldon Kidder Porter was born March 24, 1935 to Raymond Seldon Porter and Hazel Porter in Port Angeles, Washington. Throughout his youth, Seldon rode horses, tinkered with hot rods and traversed Olympic National Park. Seldon's diverse career began as an Air Force instrument technician for four year. Upon discharge, he moved to Los Angeles, California, took auto body classes and met his wife,...
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Larry Lee Knudtson
December 20, 1939 - September 10, 2017
Larry Knudtson 77yrs old OF Gold Bar DIED: September 10th 2017 IN : Everett, WABORN: December 20, 1939 IN: Pierre, SDLarry was born in Pierre, South Dakota, he moved to the Seattle area as a child and later attended Sultan High School. Later in 1972 he was involved in the city operations of Granite Falls, WA.In 1963 he married Phyllis Hallmark, they had two children Cindy Schurman and...
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Charlotte Louise Gregory
August 8, 1940 - August 27, 2017
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Saima J. Ojalehto
January 21, 1934 - August 27, 2017
Saima was the fifth child of Selma and Kalle Karvonen's 9 children.She was born in Posio, Finland on January 21st, 1934.Saima was just 18 when her entire family moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she met Karl Ojalehto.Karl and Saima were joined in holy wedlock September 12, 1955. They lived apart for a short time waiting for Saima to receive her official papers to move to the States, where...
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Alexander Neigum
May 11, 1931 - August 25, 2017
"Papa" May 11th, 1931 - August 25th, 2017Alexander Neigum, born May 11th, 1931 to Alexander and Katherine Neigum in Linton, ND, departed this life on August 25th, 2017 in Everett, WA. He was 86. Having been raised on a farm, Alexander had an appreciation for farm life and hard work. Later, he worked in...
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Edward Donald Fitzpatrick
June 14, 1930 - August 14, 2017
Ed was born at home on June 14, 1930 and died at home August 14, 2017 surrounded by his devoted family.He was preceded in death by his brother John Francis Fitzpatrick and his son Edward Paul Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Shirley, his daughter Peggy Dewey, daughter Maureen Fitzpatrick and son, Steve Fitzpatrick.He left behind four grandchildren, Mark Dewey, Kevin...
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Carol Mae PORTER
March 21, 1940 - August 12, 2017
Carol Mae Porter was born in 1940 to Irvin and Belle Wall. Growing up, Carol spent her days picking berries on the farm, swimming in woods creek, and causing trouble around town with her friends. After graduating from Monroe High in 1958, Carol began to work in Seattle for a time before she moved to Los Angeles. While in California, Carol met her husband Seldon Porter and married in 1961 in Las...
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Daniel Lee Lorenzo
October 18, 1950 - August 10, 2017
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Joe Corwin Crowell
October 5, 1929 - August 8, 2017
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Joan Carolyn Powers
September 26, 1936 - August 6, 2017
Joan Carolyn Powers, born September 26, 1936 to Gavin and Vernice Robertson in Seattle, WA, departed this life on August 6, 2017 in Seattle, WA. She was 80 years old. Joan is survived by her three sons, David A. Powers and his wife Gwen of Walla Walla, Jim Powers of Monroe, and Brian Powers and his wife Stephanie of Monroe, sister Judy Rockey of Anacortes, granddaughter Brittney, and great...
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Mildred Lula Stringer
December 5, 1926 - August 5, 2017
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Bruce D. Otterson
April 13, 1957 - August 3, 2017
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Morton James Anderson
February 12, 1938 - August 3, 2017
Born in Maywood, IL in 1938 and passed away August 3rd, 2017 in Monroe, WA. Morton left this earth and into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior. He put up a brave fight to live, but his body just gave out. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He leaves behind his children; Daniel, David and his wife (Nancy), Cynthia, Darrol and wife (Ilene), grandchildren; Christina, Brenda,...
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Elizabeth Ann Kiss
October 12, 1976 - July 28, 2017
October 12, 1976 - July 28, 2017 Elizabeth Ann Kiss was born on October 12, 1976 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia to Glenn and Arleen Gibson. She is the cherished sister of Kathleen Howard and brother Duncan Gibson She will be forever loved and remembered by her son Sage Gibson, and her daughters Anastztaizia Kiss and Sasha Kiss, as well as by her relatives and all who knew her. Liz's profession...
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Ellen O. Jonker
March 7, 1932 - July 23, 2017
Mrs. Ellen Ora Jonker of Sultan, WA passed away quietly in her sleep on July 23, 2017. She was born March 7, 1932, in Turtle Lake, ND, Ellen was the 8th of 9 children born to the late Gottlieb and Maryann (Klain) Mehrer who moved to Sultan, WA in 1946. After marrying John Jonker in 1951, she raised a family and held several positions at Seafirst Bank and Sultan Schools. Ellen's hobbies were...
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Michael Ruth
September 9, 1933 - July 2, 2017
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Maurice L. Drumm
October 24, 1940 - June 30, 2017
Maurice (Moe) was called home by the Lord on June 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Virgil, and sister, Lorita. He is survived by his brother, Roland and wife Peggy, his nieces, nephews and their families. Maurice lived in the Monroe / Duvall area most of his life. He worked in the logging industry and was a truck driver with construction businesses. Maurice...
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Patrick Douglas Boyle
July 14, 1961 - June 27, 2017
Patrick Douglas Boyle, Jr., born July 14, 1961 in Seattle, WA, departed this life suddenly on June 27, 2017 at the age of 55. He is survived by his children, A'ja Russell, Patrick Douglas Boyle, III, and Mary Boyle, sister Shannon Boyle, brother Kelly Boyle, and grandchildren Steven Davis, Jr., and Easton Waters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Sr. and Karen Boyle. Patrick...
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Olaf Martin Eriksen
February 18, 1946 - June 22, 2017
Olaf Martin Eriksen, Jr, a longtime Gold Bar resident, departed this life unexpectedly on June 22, 2017 in Gold Bar, WA. He was 71. Olaf and his twin sister, Margaret, were born February 18, 1946 in Seattle, WA. Olaf had worked for many years as an inspector with Boeing. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, and tinkering in his shed. Olaf is survived by his loving wife...
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Lynda Lou Aguilar
September 1, 1939 - June 21, 2017
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Genevieve St. Claire Crume
January 24, 2016 - June 20, 2017
Genevieve St. Claire Crume, born January 24, 2016 to Nathaniel Crume and Ashlea Heinz in Everett, WA, departed this life unexpectedly on June 20, 2017. She was only 17 months old. Genevieve and her twin sister were born 3 months and 4 days early. They spent 3 months in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Genevieve was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in April 2017. Although she could not talk,...
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Geraldine Sauter Voripaieff
February 11, 1922 - June 7, 2017
Jerry Voripaieff was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Houston Texas to Louis and Jemima Sauter on February 11th, 1922; she passed away June 7th in Monroe, Washington. As a young lady she enrolled in University of Houston and pursued a degree in chemistry. Not long after the US entered World War II, she met and fell in love with her future husband, Richard at a USO...
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Jake Anthony Wrucha
January 7, 1958 - June 3, 2017
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Patsy Ann Larson
February 28, 1931 - June 1, 2017
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Paul Michael Haataja
July 26, 1976 - May 18, 2017
Paul Michael Haataja, age 40, was called to his heavenly home on May 18, 2017, six short months after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. He was born on July 26, 1976 in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the firstborn of Marjorie and Kevin Haataja. Paul spent most of his childhood in the Menahga, Minnesota area. He lived across the road from his grandparents, and loved to spend time helping his...
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Lloyd Arnold Foster
October 5, 1933 - May 17, 2017
On May 17, 2017 Lloyd A. Foster, a.k.a., "Red" left this world. At 83, he had a good long life. He had strong opinions, but was known for having a soft heart. He was an excellent cook, avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. There was nothing he loved better than a medium rare steak and a good martini! He will be missed by those who called him dad, grandpa, uncle and friend. Lloyd was born in 1933 in...
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Carol Dianne Plough
January 13, 1943 - May 11, 2017
Carol Dianne Plough was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday morning May 11, 2017. She was born January 13th 1943 in Laurium, Michigan to Arne and Martha Sturos. She was 74. Carol was the youngest of six children and grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She spent many hours with her family picking wild blueberries near Baraga Plains. She was a tomboy and enjoyed playing sports with family...
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Lowell Thomas Wagner
February 23, 1942 - May 10, 2017
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Emma McCormick Pumala
September 26, 1918 - May 4, 2017
Emma B. McCormick PumalaEmma Pumala, 98, of Monroe, WA, suffered a fall April 30 and passed away May 4, 2017, at Providence Hospice in Everett.Emma was born September 26, 1918, in Roseberry, Idaho, to George and Bessie Sult. She moved to Longview, WA, in 1937 and a year later married Cecil "Tuffy" McCormick. They had two sons: Monty and Gary. Tuffy died in 1959.Emma and C. B. "Rob" Robbins...
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Mildred D. Johnsen
June 24, 1924 - May 3, 2017
Mildred Delaine Johnsen 92, known to friends as Babs, died May 3, 2017 at her home in Marysville, WA.Mildred was born June 24, 1924 in Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota to John H. and Marie Schroeder. After graduating from high school, she moved to Washington state to live with her sister Beulah. During WWII, she worked at Boeing as a riveter where she met and married her first husband, Murel...
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Norma Avalon Hufford
February 18, 1943 - April 27, 2017
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Jean Marie Brumbaugh
April 16, 1927 - April 20, 2017
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Nielsen Lee Walzog
May 20, 1996 - April 18, 2017
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Carolyn Joyce Clough
August 31, 1934 - April 7, 2017
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Jonathan Edward Thenell Sharpe
August 10, 1981 - April 2, 2017
Jonathan Edward Thenell Sharpe, age 35 years, has gone to be with the Lord in Heaven. Born August 10, 1981 as the fourth of five children to James C. and Nancy K. Sharpe, Jonathan leaves behind a daughter, Sasha Kiana, and a son, Bruce Edward; his parents and four siblings, Jake, Jason (Alicia), Stephanie Rimmer (John), Stacy Morse (Lans); seven nieces, one nephew and many aunts, uncles, cousins...
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Helga Amalia Garrison
December 2, 1943 - March 26, 2017
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Luann C. Willingham
September 13, 1926 - March 22, 2017
Luann C. Willingham of Monroe, WA, passed away peacefully March 22, 2017, at the age of 90. Born September 13, 1926, in Watertown, WI, to Walter and Celia Carl, Luann grew up in Seattle and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. She worked as a medical secretary and retired from Childrens Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Robert, daughters Nancy Mickiewicz...
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Walter Floyd Renk
October 22, 1934 - March 18, 2017
Walter Floyd Renk, born October 22, 1934 in Dodge, ND, departed this life on March 18, 2017 in Vancouver, WA. He was 82. Walter proudly served his country in the US Army. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He and his wife Alice had been longtime Monroe residents and members of Monroe Seventh-day Adventist Church before relocating to Vancouver, WA. Walter also...
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Lowell Dean Williams
June 25, 1931 - March 15, 2017
Lowell Dean Williams was born June 25, 1931 and was the fourth of seven children born to Bryan Williams and Gladys Chapman Williams. Lowell passed from this earth and was escorted by the angels to Paradise on March 15, 2017 at 5:37 in the morning. He is survived by his wife, Helen Williams, his children, Kim Winston, Dan Williams, and Dena Desue, his stepchildren, Gregg Wilson, Brett Wilson,...
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Eunice Elizabeth Bird
April 21, 1938 - March 7, 2017
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Joseph Angehrn
May 24, 1920 - March 7, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to visit our online memorial to Joseph Angehrn. Please sign the online memorial to share thoughts and prayers with the family.Arrangements under the direction of Purdy & Kerr with Dawson Funeral Home, Monroe, WA.
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Madeline Abbott
May 10, 1926 - March 5, 2017
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Harry L. Auckland
June 13, 1930 - March 4, 2017
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Joseph Howard Wiltse
April 22, 1969 - February 12, 2017
Joseph Howard Wiltse, 47, of Monroe, WA, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2017. Joe was born April 22, 1969, in Everett, WA, to Duane and Merrily Wiltse. He entered this world at Providence Hospital, through the caring hands of Dr. Nelson. Joe grew up in Fall City, WA, and Monroe. He experienced farm life on his family's farm just east of Monroe. The family raised butcher hogs and...
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Joan Marie Samsel
February 21, 1941 - February 12, 2017
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David Lee Price
November 8, 1947 - February 11, 2017
David Lee Price died February 11, 2017 at home from complications of Melanoma. David was the tenth child of Mary (nee Stevenson) and Anthony Price, born November 8, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN. He grew up with his nieces and nephews and was very active in his church. In 1965, upon graduation from high school, David enlisted in the Air Force but promised his mother he wouldn't volunteer to go to the...
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Avis Elaine Ward
August 26, 1930 - February 10, 2017
Avis Elaine Ward, 86, a resident of Edmonds passed away February 10, 2017. Avis was born August 26, 1930 in Outlook, Montana. She enjoyed needle work, embroidering, sewing, gardening, and reading. She loved her pets, always having a dog in the household. She graduated from Ione High School in NE Washington as the Class Salutatorian. Later, she was very proud to work as a legal secretary...
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Gloria June Carnes
June 25, 1927 - February 10, 2017
Gloria "June" Carnes, a longtime resident of Sultan, Washington, passed away February 10, in MillCreek. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was 89. June was the third of seven children born to William and Susan Roesler in Startup, WA, and spent her entire life in the Sky Valley. She graduated from Sultan High School. Soon thereafter, she married George Novak, and together they...
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Helen Henrietta Turner
December 20, 1927 - February 7, 2017
In Memory of Helen H. TurnerDecember 20, 1927 to February 7, 2017Helen Henrietta Plowman Turner died on February 7, 2017 at the Lynnwood, Washington adult family home where she resided for a year with her husband William (Bill) Turner. She was 89 years old.Helen was born on December 20, 1927 in Vancouver, Washington to Charles and Angelina Plowman. She and older sister, Lillie, grew up on a...
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Melvin Eric Lange
February 14, 1957 - February 6, 2017
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William Keith Clark
September 28, 1930 - February 5, 2017
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Raymond Chester Burhen
September 9, 1927 - January 26, 2017
Raymond C Burhen of Duvall, WA peacefully passed away in his sleep on January 26th. Ray Burhen was born September 9, 1927 in Oklahoma City, OK. On his 13th birthday, his family moved to Seattle where he graduated from Queen Anne High School at the age of 16. He then attended the University of Washington, interrupting his stay at UW during World World War Two to join the United States Navy, where...
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Nick Loutsis
August 27, 1921 - January 19, 2017
Dad came to Carnation with his parents, Louis Loutsis and Antonette Aronica. His Father was a section foreman for the Milwaukee Railroad. Dad spent most of his entire life in the Town of Carnation. As a young boy he built the fires in the pot-bellied stove in the early years of St. Anthony's. He would get here very early in the morning so that the parishioners would be nice and warm. He...
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