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Jacqueline Kay (Smith) Hayter (67) passed peacefully on October 5, 2023. She was born to Maynard and Donna Smith on March 1, 1956 in Boise, Idaho. The family moved to Oregon and Jacki grew up in Klamath Falls and Mill City before moving to Darrington, Washington when she was 13 years old. It didn't take long before she caught the eye of her husband-to-be, Roderick Hayter. Jacki completed High School in three years, attended modeling school, and married Roderick Hayter when she was just 18 years old. When they were expecting their first child, they received news of complications. Jacki prayed, asking that if God would allow her daughter to survive, she would spend her life giving her the best...

Jacqueline Kay (Smith) Hayter (67) passed peacefully on October 5, 2023. She was born to Maynard and Donna Smith on March 1, 1956 in Boise, Idaho. The family moved to Oregon and Jacki grew up in Klamath Falls and Mill City before moving to Darrington, Washington when she was 13 years old. It didn't take long before she caught the eye of her husband-to-be, Roderick Hayter. Jacki completed High School in three years, attended modeling school, and married Roderick Hayter when she was just 18 years old. When they were expecting their first child, they received news of complications. Jacki prayed, asking that if God would allow her daughter to survive, she would spend her life giving her the best...

Our beloved family member, Harland Krotke Peacefully passed at Providence Hospital early morning hours, July 4, 2023.Harland was born February 24th, 1942 at home on the family farm in Snohomish, WA to Paul Krotke and Serena Niermann Krotke. He was number 7 of 8 children. Harland is preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Ronald Krotke, Lois Bloomquist, Beverly Doerscher and Paul Krotke. He is survived by brother Gene Krotke of Port Townsend, and sister's Carol Johnseon of Everett and Ethlynn (Toots) Andrews of Monroe. Harland's military service included Army Reserves and active service, which included service in the Cold War Era, Germany and Vietnam. He loved his military service. Harland...

Jeannie Marie Benson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to her heavenly home on June 12, 2023. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Jeannie was born on July 29,1932 in Glendale CA and resided in La Crescenta CA. The family moved to Washington when she was 15, but she always considered herself a California girl and spent many vacations returning to California and the sunny warm weather she loved. After Jeannie graduated from High School in Ridgefield she went to work as a School Secretary at Fruit Valley Elementary in Vancouver WA. Jeannie married Tony Beseda and together had four children. She became a stay at home mom with her children. When the...

Tall and gracious, practical and confident, elegant and artistic, Bernice brought a thoughtful style to everything she touched. She delighted in homelife, raising her family, working, farming, sewing, quilting, gardening, church life, and her faith. She loved nature, the Northwest landscape, rural life and watching the change of seasons. As a lifelong learner, she earned an AA degree when her children were in college and enjoyed reading "about anything real." She followed politics, current events, world history, and kept up on technology. Bernice cherished time spent with family and watching her family grow. She delighted in the miracle of life--a baby born, playing with young children,...

Byron Warren Sutton, age 81, of Gold Bar, Washington passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Byron was born May 13, 1941 to Bynum and Margaret Sutton in Quantico, Virginia. He worked for Shepard Ambulance advancement services. Bryon later worked for the Washington Department of Corrections as a Custody Officer, a Sergeant, and later a Councilor, where he was employee of the year. He was known for his love of traveling. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Sutton and son Allan Sutton. A Memorial Service will be held July 15th at their home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bauerfuneralchapel.com for the Sutton family.

Byron Warren Sutton, age 81, of Gold Bar, Washington passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Byron was born May 13, 1941 to Bynum and Margaret Sutton in Quantico, Virginia. He worked for Shepard Ambulance advancement services. Bryon later worked for the Washington Department of Corrections as a Custody Officer, a Sergeant, and later a Councilor, where he was employee of the year. He was known for his love of traveling.He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Sutton. A Memorial Service will be held June 24th at their home.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bauerfuneralchapel.com for the Sutton family.

Passed away peacefully in a Hospice care facility in Kirkland WA. On February 13th, 2023, after a two-year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Chelan, WA to Melvin L. Bredstrand and Billie J. (Sheldon) Bredstrand. The family later moved to Monroe WA.She then married Gordon G. MacDonald in 1980 whom which they had a son Brett with in 1981. They later Divorced. She later married the love of her life, Steve L. Schroeder in Antigua 2006. Sheilah and Steve resided at their home in the Snoqualmie Valley. In 2010 they purchased a house near the ocean. Which she referred to as her happy place. No matter what was going on in her life when she got to her "happy place" her mood instantly changed...

James Earl (Jim) Sears (75) of Snohomish, WA passed away on February 8, 2023. He was born April 26, 1947 in Everett, Washington, the son of Charles and Violet Sears. Jim is survived by his loving wife Angelica and son Xander, his nephews Jeff Glaves of Stockton, CA and Bradley Glaves, as well as his niece, Jennifer Oren of Fresno, CA. In Washington, Jim was surrounded and loved by many family members including his two cousins, Dave and Mark Sears. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sue Shubin.Jim was raised in Washington and graduated from Edmonds High school in 1966. He graduated from the University of Americas in Mexico City where he became fluent in Spanish. Jim...

Rita Ethylene Dry was born June 16, 1932, in Commerce, Oklahoma. She married Cowan "Joe" McCoy, October 10, 1955. Shortly after their marriage, they moved together to Washington State. She is survived by three of her four children: Gary (deceased), Danny, Sharon, and Tonya. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Sister, Glynda, and many nieces and nephews.Mom loved to learn. She loved school and was proud of herself for her grades and perfect penmanship certificates. She was disappointed when she had to quit school to help her family financially, but she never stopped learning. She went on to get her GED along with other educational...

Dian Marie Sloop, 83, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Providence Memorial Hospital in Edmonds, WA. Dian was born in Seattle, WA to Fern Marie & Lester Elwin Graham. Dian was married to Billie Eugene Heiden for 28 years during which they had 7 children, Michael Lee, William Patrick, Ricky Vern, Cindy Marie, Randy Scott, Conni Dyan and Jeffrey Allen all raised in Edmonds, WA. Dian had 10 grandChildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Donna Jensen Kloes passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 1, 2022. It was a dark and snowy night on January 4, 1937 when Donna Arlene was born to Roy and Edna Forseth Jensen. She soon found her way into the hearts of anyone who met her. She followed a brother, Roy Jensen of Bremerton, and a few years later was joined by a sister, Nola Jensen Laufenberg Russell of Arlington. Donna attended Snohomish High School, class of 1954, where she was honored to be a Homecoming Princess and discovered that she had a beautiful soprano voice. She sang in her church choir and was a soloist at many weddings over the next 60 years. At age 19 she married LeRoy Kloes (Lee) and they were...

Donna Jensen Kloes passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 1, 2022. It was a dark and snowy night on January 4, 1937 when Donna Arlene was born to Roy and Edna Forseth Jensen. She soon found her way into the hearts of anyone who met her. She followed a brother, Roy Jensen of Bremerton, and a few years later was joined by a sister, Nola Jensen Laufenberg Russell of Arlington. Donna attended Snohomish High School, class of 1954, where she was honored to be a Homecoming Princess and discovered that she had a beautiful soprano voice. She sang in her church choir and was a soloist at many weddings over the next 60 years. At age 19 she married LeRoy Kloes (Lee) and they were...

John Carl Barnes was born July 10, 1938, to John Kenneth Barnes and Beatrice Anne Wilde Barnes in Portland, Oregon. After his father's untimely death in 1949, John moved with his mother and two sisters to Seattle. He attended Assumption School, Seattle Prep, and graduated from Seattle University after five years in the US Marine Corps. John married Sandra Stevens in 1968. They had two daughters. After retiring from teaching and coaching in the Auburn School district, John drove a shuttle van for Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center for over 20 years. John was a natural athlete and avid sports fan. He played golf and softball well into his seventies. He was hard working, conscientious, and...

<p>Harlin Dean Keil of Lake Stevens, WA. died peacefully, at Bethany of Silver Lake, on October 15, 2022. He was born in Huron, S.D in June of 1940 to Leonard and Athalie Keil. They moved to the Lake Stevens area in 1941. He retired from Safeway after 40 years.<br>Harlin was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Snohomish, where he served as an usher for several years. He was a member of Marysville Gun Club and Snohomish Valley Muzzle Loaders, Whirlybird Square Dance Club and the Everett Friendship Club. Harlin enjoyed the shooting matches, watching hummingbirds, growing tomatoes, watching Mariner Baseball and going for car rides with his friend, Carl.<br>Harlin was preceded in death by his...

Devee Hintze of Snohomish, WA died October 7, 2022, following a brief illness. Devee was born in Huron, SD to Leslie Virl Cranston and Leonora Elizabeth Timberman. She moved to Snohomish in her senior year of high school where she met and later married Ralph Hintze. Devee was devoted to her family and church. In her early married years, she was a secretary at Zion Lutheran Church of Snohomish. Later, along with Ralph, she owned and operated Sultan Speed Wash for many years. In her retired years, she kept busy sewing and making quilts for Project Linus and Lutheran World Relief. Devee is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Ralph Hintze, brother Levine "Bud" Cranston, and sister...

Devee Hintze of Snohomish, WA died October 7, 2022, following a brief illness. Devee was born in Huron, SD to Leslie Virl Cranston and Leonora Elizabeth Timberman. She moved to Snohomish in her senior year of high school where she met and later married Ralph Hintze. <br>Devee was devoted to her family and church. In her early married years, she was a secretary at Zion Lutheran Church of Snohomish. Later, along with Ralph, she owned and operated Sultan Speed Wash for many years. In her retired years, she kept busy sewing and making quilts for Project Linus and Lutheran World Relief. <br>Devee is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Ralph Hintze, brother Levine "Bud" Cranston, and...

Michael was the 12th of 13 children born to Charles Ross Higgins and Matilda (maiden name Popnovakov) Higgins. Michael served proudly in the US Marines. He is survived by his wife of 59undefined years, Carolynn Higgins of Everett; his son, Shawn G. Higgins (Stacey) of Edmonds, their two daughters, (Mike's granddaughters) Katie-Beth Higgins of Lancaster, CA and Maggie Rose Higgins of Edmonds; granddaughter, Jessica Webb of Marysville; and his brother, Albert M Higgins, at Bethany Home in Everett. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Patrick Higgins. No services are to be held.

<p>Mike Lee, a longtime Snohomish County resident passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022. <br>Mike was born on February 26, 1944, the oldest son of Tom and Atha Lee. He graduated from Ingraham High School in Seattle and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in 1967 at Central Washington University.</p> <p>After serving in the U.S. Army, he relocated to Germany and graduated from the Max Planck Institute in Stuttgart as a machinist. Mike worked for The Bosch Company for 36 years. Mike married Isolde and he had two daughters, Christina and Corinna. After the marriage ended Mike returned to the US. <br>Mike is survived by his two daughters, Christina Lee and her wife, Anna Heydt...

Reva J. Rapp passed away peacefully on August 20,2022. She is survived by her sons, William and Thomas, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A family burial will be held in Sterling, Kansas.

Reva J. Rapp passed away peacefully on June 20,2022. She is survived by her sons, William and Thomas, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A family burial will be held in Sterling, Kansas.