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John Fox passed away peacefully April 17, 2025, at the age of 92. John was born in Lindale, Georgia, the middle son of Carl and Gertrude Fox. John graduated from McHenry High School at the age of sixteen, and with his father's permission joined the US Navy soon after his seventeenth birthday. John was deployed to the South Pacific Island of Kwajalein in November 1952 and received a top-secret clearance. His squadron was selected to participate in the world's first thermonuclear test near the Marshall Islands. Eventually John was stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. He met his wife Margaret, "the love of his life", at the Seven Cedars Dance Hall. They were married in 1955. The...

Jeannine Rae King (Scott), age 82, of Lake Stevens, Washington, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, after a courageous journey with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family.Jeannine was born on December 30, 1942, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Ray and Helen Scott (Wombacher). She grew up in Sequim, Washington, graduated from Seattle Pacific College in 1965 with a degree in education and later earned her master's degree in special education from Seattle Pacific University. Jeannine began her career as a teacher and dedicated much of her life to supporting individuals with special needs through her work with non-profit organizations (Bridge Ministries for Disability...

Jeanne Juanita McLean, Tulalip Tribal member, born on October 29, 1943 in Tulalip, WA to Stan Jones Sr. and Arlene Charles-Holding. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 24, 2025. She is survived by her mom, JoAnn Jones; siblings, Teri (Billy), Gayle, Gary (Karen) and Karen; and her children, Mike, Kenny, Michelle and Shawn; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and special cousin Kathy Craft. She is also survived by many extended loved ones. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Paul A. Nielsen born August 19, 1937 in Everett, WA. Passed away January 20, 2025 in Marysville, WA. He is survived by his wife, Carmen, son David, and daughter Carol LaMoria, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. He also leaves behind a sister, Clara Sharpless, her family and a few cousins. He was preceded in death by a son Larry and his parents Hans and Mildred Nielsen. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM February 21, 2025 at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

He could hear the 700 lb Kodiak bear's fast-paced grunting and see the tundra grass bending under her as she ran toward his makeshift cabin, enraged that he had ventured so close to her cubs. Hampered by hip waders, he either made it to his rifle or facethe unthinkable on the remote Aleutian outpost he called home that summer. Diving to the corner of his cabin as she blasted through the door, Tom Hoban, Sr reached his Winchester 30-30 just in time to fire one life-saving shot. A fly-over food drop missed land earlier that month, leaving the 22 year-old starving and alone with no communications. "I had to eather. She nearly killed me and then she gave me life", he often recounted about that...

Laurel was born in Everett WA on December 3rd 1946. She passed away in the early morning of December 6th 2024 in Seattle WA. Laurel was preceded in death by her parents Don and Vivian Wallace, stepmother Gladys Wallace and big brother Brian Wallace. She is survived by her husband of almost 59 years, Frank "Skip" Adams; daughter Shelby (David) Wallace; son Don (Angel) Adams; her much loved grandchildren: Caitlyn (Matt) Kallicott, Shayeanna Nilson, Mackenzie (Cole) Osterhues, Nathan Adams and Macy Adams; great grandchildren Vivianna Reyes and Samuel Kallicott; Sisters-in-law Anita Wallace and Sandi Adams; step sister Kathy McGuire and many close friends and relatives. She graduated from...

Sta Gwa Letsa - Carleen Margie Pierce was born in Everett, Washington on April 13, 1978. She was a proud member of The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. Carleen passed away December 3, 2024 in Seattle at the Swedish First Hill Campus while awaiting a liver transplant.Carleen was an avid crocheter and she would always have multiple projects going at once. She was always working on items that could be used in cultural giveaways, but she would also experiment with fun and funky patterns in her free time. Most recently she made hats with small cat ears stitched at the top for her daughter's friends.Carleen was always easy to spot in a crowd, she always had to accessorize and nine times out of ten...

Wade Eldridge, a respected dredge captain and beloved member of the maritime community, passed away November 26th, 2024 in Seattle, WA, at the age of 56.He spent his life traveling around the world through his career as a Dredge Captain. His passion and dedication to his craft left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.Wade is survived by his brother Joe Eldridge and his sister Paula Tuttle.Wade leaves behind a legacy of hard work, integrity, and love for the water. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of his family and friends.A memorial service for Wade will be held Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00...

Kenneth Rosen passed away in Seattle at the age of 81. He grew up in Ballard and retired as a metro bus driver. He was preceded in death by his wife Natalie and his parents Hans and Hazel. He is survived by his sister Janet, children Sandra and Steven John. Also his grandchildren: Tyler, Lucky, Travis, Brittany, and Brady. Private Burial.

Roger was born in Marysville, Washington on July 30th, 1931 to Hazel Hots and Hugo E. Hots. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1951, and married the love of his life, Patty Lynn Lewis in August of 1951. Roger began his career in retail with B&M Stores Chain, starting in 1949. He worked as a manager at the B&M on Evergreen Way, Everett from 1969 until 1979. At that point, responsibility for the Marysville location was added, and he continued management of both locations until the stores closed in November 1983. He was a busy husband, father, and employee, and lived his life to the fullest. Roger is survived by his four children: son, Roger Hots, Jr (Shirley); daughter, Vicky...

Doris Phelps, 96, peacefully passed away, November 10th, 2024 under hospice care at home and entered into her gorgeous mansion in heaven on the gold streets with her beloved husband Edgar Phelps. Our precious Mother and Grandmother was born as Audrey on April 19th, 1928 in Ott, Arkansas to Nathaniel and Alice Pendergrass. Doris, her six siblings, and her Mother moved to Lowell, WA in 1937 after her Father passed away from an illness to be near family and for employment. She attended Lowell Elementary School, South Junior High School, and graduated from Everett High School in 1945. Our beloved Mother and Grandmother married our Father and Grandfather, on February 20th, 1948. Edgar Phelps...

John "Jack" Albert Hevly was born June 11, 1932 and passed peacefully on Oct. 11, 2024 at the age of 92. He grew up on Capitol Hill and graduated from Seattle Prep High School in 1950 and from Seattle University in 1954. He was the beloved husband of Connie Hevly for 62 years, who preceded him in death in 2020. They raised 5 children in the Wedgwood and Shoreline neighborhoods in Seattle and Camano Island. Jack worked for Korry Manufacturing for more than 40 years, retiring in 1992. After retirement Jack and Connie moved from Shoreline to their summer home on Camano Island, which he built starting in the early 60's. He taught himself how to build this 4-bedroom cabin, "The House That...

Marabelle passed peacefully to join her twin sister Clarabelle, and their mother Clara and father Bill in heaven on Thursday, June 6. She leaves behind five children: Sharon Huntley, Bill Byers (Jeanne), Shirl Aube (Karl), Sandra Ackerman (John), and Sue Torell (Greg), along with 15 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. There are 3 surviving cousins as well as 3 nieces that she loved dearly, along with many friends and acquaintances that she loved as well.She was born and lived through 8th grade in Lewistown, Montana then moved to Winnett for high school, Spokane for college, and the Seattle area for a secretarial job at Boeing. She married John R. Byers in 1958 having 5 children over...

In the early morning of February 27, 2024, Cynthia Isobel Noriega of Marysville, Washington, passed away suddenly and peacefully at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, surrounded by her family. She was 67 years old.Cynthia was born to Edward and Elizabeth Prasad on January 9, 1957, in Suva, Fiji. Together with her family, she immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on May 8, 1967. She was a student of Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School in Vancouver. Following her graduation, she worked at The Bank of Montreal in downtown Vancouver.Cynthia moved to the United States with her sisters, Catherine and Nadeen in 1976, first to Seattle then to Las Vegas, where she married Robert...

Marilyn Merle Bartlett, 96, was born October 23, 1927, to Merle and Ethel Dixon in Everett, WA. Marilyn passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.Marilyn leaves behind to cherish her memory her four children, Debbie Larson (Vic), Pam Bartlett, Scott Bartlett (Linda), Brent Bartlett (Barb); grandchildren, Jami Minnich, Viktor Larson, Malena Powell, Jussi Phenis and Josh Bartlett; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Madison, Dru, Ruby and Ivan.Marilyn worked at Sears while caring for her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking and made the best pies. Marilyn loved dancing, especially the Jitterbug.Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Neal...

September 20, 1941-February 5, 2024, Constance Merle Stride (Connie) ascended peacefully to the Heaven of our Lord on February 5, 2024, at Skagit Valley Hospital surrounded by her children. Connie was born in Owosso Michigan on September 20, 1941, to Minster Merlin and Mother Evadeen Osborne. The Free Methodist Minster brought his family of seven from Michigan to Seattle in a 1954 two-door Chevrolet, towing a four-wheel old trailer full of all belongings. Connie attended Queen Ann High School in Seattle. She married Bob Gockley on October 17, 1958, and had three children (Tony, Tina, and Tammy). Connie later married on June 28, 1969, Edwin Donald Stride, bringing into her life his daughter...

Mary was born in Hamburg, North Dakota to Richard and Myrtle Aanderud. The family moved to Everett, Washington in 1942, where Mary attended school, graduating from Everett High in 1949. She has 3 sisters, Lois White, Dee Shutes and Darlene Aanderud, her brother Mayo Aanderud (died in 1980).She married Arnie Christenson (deceased), they had 3 beautiful children together, Gary, Larry and Joni (Joni passed away in 2000). She was married to Dale Heckendorf and they were blessed to have 1 son Daniel. He married Selina and they have 2 daughters Ariana and Adalynn. Gary has 1 daughter Megan, husband Ben, Daughter Zooey Mae and son Deklan. Larry has 2 daughters Libby and Claire.Son in Law Dale...

Pearl May Maddy was born January 17, 1929 in Dover, Idaho to Charles and Effie Clink. She passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. Pearl grew up in the Snohomish area. A child of the Depression, she helped her mother raise chickens and maintain a large vegetable garden. Through her older brother, Otto, she met her future husband, Richard Maddy. They were married on August 11, 1945, and shared 72 years together before Richard's death in 2017. Mom was always busy. She worked outside the home at various jobs and retired from the City of Everett planning department in 1991. She made many lasting friendships at the City. She was a master at multitasking?working,...

Lucy Louise White, 91 was carried to Heaven by angels on November 28, 2023 following an extended illness. Lucy was born October 15, 1932 in Sylva, North Carolina to Alfred and Gertrude McMahan. Lucy and her Husband Boyd L. White had three children: Ron White (Linda) of Phoenix, Arizona, Lois Maynard of Stanwood, Washington and Sheila Trout (Monte) of Marysville, Washington. She also leaves behind two sisters: Leona Huson of Eugene, Oregon and Lewellyn Canary of Marysville, Washington. Lucy had 5 grandchildren, Trina Massingale (Cory), Steven Anderson, Callie Anderson, Brandon Trout (Sarah), Travis Trout , 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Lucy...

Naida Anita Tanis, 90, of Marysville, Washington, passed away on October 4, 2023. She is at home with the LORD! She was born on October 26, 1932, to Frederick and Amelia Carnes in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Canada.Naida is survived by her 5 adult children, Larry (Naomi) Tanis, Terry (June) Tanis, Duane Tanis, Pamela (Floyd) Tanis-Hickmon, and Darlene Tanis. She was also blessed with 10 Grandchildren, 24 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. Naida was cherished by her family, and leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion.Naida was predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Robert Richard Tanis, and her son Danny Ray Tanis, Steven Jeffrey Tanis, and all her 4 of her siblings,...

Scott Ryan Willis, 55, of Arlington, Washington, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023.He was born on January 28, 1968 to George and Lynn Willis. Scott was a graduate of Arlington High School.On December 7, 2002, Scott married the love of his life, Alice. Scott did many things during his life including working for the family business, Willis Brothers, at a very young age. He was also self-employed hauling hay and he even owned his own logging truck and over the last 13 years he ran his own butcher truck.Scott was an avid hunter as well. Scott and his friends loved to take packhorses and go to the high country in the mountains. He enjoyed riding motorcycles with friends and family. His...