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Greg Bloom; beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away May 10, 2022 as a result of a stroke. His life was one filled with love and acceptance of all people and circumstances, without judgement. He has been described as a humble, kind and sweet man who loved his family deeply.<br>Greg was born July 7, 1943 in Everett, WA to Mel and Mary Bloom. He was the second of six children; Mike (wife Linda,) Fr. Phil, Louie, Lawrence and Melanie Bloom. He was raised on a 90 acre farm outside of Arlington, now River Meadows Park, until the age of 14 when he and his family moved to Camano. The family bought a fishing resort just north of the state parks named "Mel Bloom's...

Greg Bloom; beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away May 10, 2022 as a result of a stroke. His life was one filled with love and acceptance of all people and circumstances, without judgement. He has been described as a humble, kind and sweet man who loved his family deeply. Greg was born July 7, 1943 in Everett, WA to Mel and Mary Bloom. He was the second of six children; Mike (wife Linda,) Fr. Phil, Louie, Lawrence and Melanie Bloom. He was raised on a 90 acre farm outside of Arlington, now River Meadows Park, until the age of 14 when he and his family moved to Camano. The family bought a fishing resort just north of the state parks named "Mel Bloom's...

Marylee Sams<br>Marylee Sams passed peacefully into the loving presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on April 21st, 2022 surrounded by her family. Marylee was born July 6th, 1943 in Seattle Washington to Raymond and Virginia Severson. Marylee is survived by Leon, her best friend and love of her life for 60 years, their 3 children, Chris, Jennifer, Marybeth, daughter-in-law Shelli Sams and son-in-laws Brian Larson and Jim Sande. She also took great pride in her grandchildren Collin, Braden & Logan Sams; Leif and Julia Larson; Jack, Jacob, and Joseph Sande. Marylee is also survived by Uncle Denny Severson, sister Kathy Johnson and niece Kari McPhail, and nephews Mike and Mark...

Marylee Sams Marylee Sams passed peacefully into the loving presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on April 21st, 2022 surrounded by her family. Marylee was born July 6th, 1943 in Seattle Washington to Raymond and Virginia Severson. Marylee is survived by Leon, her best friend and love of her life for 60 years, their 3 children, Chris, Jennifer, Marybeth, daughter-in-law Shelli Sams and son-in-laws Brian Larson and Jim Sande. She also took great pride in her grandchildren Collin, Braden & Logan Sams; Leif and Julia Larson; Jack, Jacob, and Joseph Sande. Marylee is also survived by Uncle Denny Severson, sister Kathy Johnson and niece Kari McPhail, and nephews Mike and Mark...

Dennis Arthur Neigel Dennis, age 68, passed away April 7, 2022 in Stanwood, WA. Dennis was born on July 13, 1953 in Williston, ND, son of Bernice Anne and Jacob Frank Neigel. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents and two nephews. Dennis is survived by his three children: Katie McElroy, (Montana), Christine Miller, (Montana), and Jacson Wall (Idaho), Dennis has 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his four sisters: Linda Verbeck, (Idaho), Liane Bentley, (Montana), Debbie Neigel, (Connecticut), and Jacquelyn Mortenson, (Minnesota) and by three brothers: Mark Christian, (Washington), Jack Neigel (Virginia), and James Neigel, (Minnesota). Dennis was a member...

Becky Sather was born in Arlington, WA and passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at her home near Silvana, WA. Her parents, Barbara and Elmer Husby pre-deceased her. She is survived by her husband, David Sather, her brother and sister in law, Ray and Shelley Husby of Silvana and her sister Linda Husby Carlson of Scottsdale, AZ as well as numerous nephews and nieces, cousins, and dear friends. Becky grew up on the family dairy farm and was active in 4-H and church activities. She was musically talented from a young age and wrote words and music to special song while she was in elementary school. She traveled to Norway as a child and became acquainted with many relatives. She was...

Gary Lee Gaggens Gary Lee Gaggens was born to Ora and Joann Gaggens in April 1954. He was a longtime resident of Anacortes and a recent resident of Mount Vernon. He passed away suddenly of heart complications on March 14, 2022, at the age of 67. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Ora. Gary leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 20 years, Denise; his son Derek Ralph and wife Brianna; grandchildren Cedric, Alex, and Eli; mother, Joanne Gaggens; sister, Cheryl Renstrom and her husband Kirk; nephew, Adam Franz; niece, Tiffany Franz; and grandniece, Kaida Stull. In lieu of flowers, Gary would have liked for you to perform a random act of kindness in remembrance of him. Gary's...

Gary Lee Gaggens Gary Lee Gaggens was born to Ora and Joann Gaggens in April 1954. He was a longtime resident of Anacortes and a recent resident of Mount Vernon. He passed away suddenly of heart complications on March 14, 2022, at the age of 67. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Ora. Gary leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 20 years, Denise; his son Derek Ralph and wife Brianna; grandchildren Cedric, Alex, and Eli; mother, Joanne Gaggens; sister, Cheryl Renstrom and her husband Kirk; nephew, Adam Franz; niece, Tiffany Franz; and grandniece, Kaida Stull. In lieu of flowers, Gary would have liked for you to perform a random act of kindness in remembrance of him. Gary's...

Our beloved mother, Eunice F. Wachtveitl, age 87, passed away due to pancreatic cancer. She went peacefully at home with immediate family by her side. Eunice is preceded in death by her husband Anthony and one daughter. Eunice is survived by one daughter, three sons, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Eunice was born June 17, 1934, in Aberdeen, WA. During her life besides being a wonderful, loving mother, she had many jobs and talents. She studied nursing, was a phone operator, worked for Skagit Stationary selecting books to stock in the store, framed pictures for a famed photographer, ran a ceramic studio, had her own frame shop, and later her own needlework shop. She...

Our beloved mother, Eunice F. Wachtveitl, age 87, passed away due to pancreatic cancer. She went peacefully at home with immediate family by her side.<br>Eunice is preceded in death by her husband Anthony and one daughter. Eunice is survived by one daughter, three sons, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Eunice was born June 17, 1934, in Aberdeen, WA. During her life besides being a wonderful, loving mother, she had many jobs and talents. She studied nursing, was a phone operator, worked for Skagit Stationary selecting books to stock in the store, framed pictures for a famed photographer, ran a ceramic studio, had her own frame shop, and later her own needlework shop. She...

Joyce Royena-May Hurlbert Obiturary 06.11.1928 - 03.17.2022 Joyce Royena-May Hurlbert was born at home on June 11, 1928 in Haviland, Kansas to Jessica and Roy Martin. Joyce passed away peacefully at home in Stanwood, WA at the age of 93 years "young" on February 17th, 2022. "Joyce - One who brings joy to others", as we all know how fitting and was a perfect decision by her parents. Her middle name Royna-May was named after her father Roy and May after her grandma Parker. In her younger years Joyce and her parents traveled for her fathers jobs. Her father Roy worked in farming and mining communities traveling to Missouri, Louisiana and Colorado. Finally, in December 1941 they packed...

Joyce Royena-May Hurlbert Obiturary 06.11.1928 - 03.17.2022<br><br>Joyce Royena-May Hurlbert was born at home on June 11, 1928 in Haviland, Kansas to Jessica and Roy Martin. Joyce passed away peacefully at home in Stanwood, WA at the age of 93 years "young" on February 17th, 2022. "Joyce - One who brings joy to others", as we all know how fitting and was a perfect decision by her parents. Her middle name Royna-May was named after her father Roy and May after her grandma Parker. <br><br>In her younger years Joyce and her parents traveled for her fathers jobs. Her father Roy worked in farming and mining communities traveling to Missouri, Louisiana and Colorado. Finally, in December 1941...

Raymond Elwood Breum took his final flight to heaven on February 17, 2022 at the age of 89. He will always be remembered for his kindness and love for faith, family and flying. He was born on June 21, 1932 to Sophie and John Breum in Mount Vernon, WA. While being raised on the Sande Farm with his best friend and brother Lawrence and Sister Katherine, he found a love for sports between chores. He played football, basketball and baseball for Twin City High School and Basketball at WSU. He discovered his love of flying and joined the Navy and his career as a Naval Aviator and Commercial pilot ensued. He married the first love of his life Ardlyn in 1956 and as Newlyweds were stationed in...

Gerald "Jerry" Rodney Magelssen died February 11, 2022 at age 87. Jerry was born June 9, 1934 to Johan and Geraldine Magelssen of Camano Island, Washington. Jerry was preceded in death by Judy, his wife of 49 years. Jerry is remembered with love by his wife Joyce; Jerry and Judy's daughters Diane (Larry) Densmore, Karen (Jeff) Camp, Susan (Mike) Kinnear, Jennifer (Bob) Wanless; honorary daughter Julie Newberry; grandchildren Spencer (Mireille Melki) Camp, Erika (Eli) Ashbaugh, Carissa Camp (David Jaewon Oh), Jonathan Laine (Angie Rivera), Harrison Densmore, Makayla Laine (Mychal Traylor), Tyler Camp; great grandchildren Jonah and Juska Ashbaugh, Emyli Rivera; Joyce's children Leslie...

Gerald "Jerry" Rodney Magelssen<br>06/09/1934 - 02/11/2022<br>Gerald "Jerry" Rodney Magelssen died February 11, 2022 at the age of 87. Jerry was born to Johan and Geraldine Magelssen and grew up on the family farm on Camano Island, Washington. He attended school in Stanwood and graduated from Twin City High School in 1952. <br>Jerry received his B.A. in Education with a major in Industrial Arts from Western Washington State College. Jerry met his future wife Judy in the college band. They fell in love and married soon after Jerry graduated. Shortly after starting his first teaching assignment, he received his draft notice. He had served four years in the Naval Reserve so went on active...

Gerald "Jerry" Rodney Magelssen 06/09/1934 - 02/11/2022 Gerald "Jerry" Rodney Magelssen died February 11, 2022 at the age of 87. Jerry was born to Johan and Geraldine Magelssen and grew up on the family farm on Camano Island, Washington. He attended school in Stanwood and graduated from Twin City High School in 1952. Jerry received his B.A. in Education with a major in Industrial Arts from Western Washington State College. Jerry met his future wife Judy in the college band. They fell in love and married soon after Jerry graduated. Shortly after starting his first teaching assignment, he received his draft notice. He had served four years in the Naval Reserve so went on active duty at...

Jesse Dale TETLOW July 27, 1940 - Feb 7, 2022 Dale Tetlow passed away peacefully on February 7th in Stanwood, Washington. Born in Keytesville, MO, he graduated from Keytesville High School as valedictorian (and Homecoming King) before attending Draughm's Business School. He became an accountant at Dart Trucking Co. before moving on to Kenworth of Kansas City. During this time, he met the love of his life, Barbara Rasnic, whom he married in 1965. They had two sons, Christopher Dale (1966) and Jason Duane (1969), before the family relocated to California, where Dale spent 6 years as the Credit Director at Peterbilt Truck Co. in Newark, CA. Dale was transferred again, this time to the PACCAR...

Claude Irving Fox 90, Long time resident of Stanwood, died February 6, 2022. He was born April 30,1931 in Burlington, WA, to Irving and Marie Fox. Private graveside services will be held in the Cedarhome Cemetery in Stanwood. See full obituary at www.gilbertsonfh.com. Arrangement under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood

Husband - brother - dad - grandpa - uncle - great grandpa - friend. Kind - loveable - mischievous - tough - energizer bunny - man of God. Just a few words used to describe Claude Irving Fox, a wonderful man that loved God and his family well and will be missed by many. Claude Irving Fox was born April 30, 1931, in Burlington, Washington. He met the love of his life Vera Morgan in 1947. He asked her out for the first time with a box of chocolates on Valentines Day. Claude and Vera were married in 1951 at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon, Washington. They began holding hands 71 years ago and never stopped. Claude was drafted into the United States Army in 1952. After bootcamp at Fort Lewis,...

Billy Don Miracle<br>November 14, 1935 - January 25, 2022<br>Billy Miracle passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of January 25, 2022 at his Camano Island home in Washington State. He was born in Greenville Texas on November 14, 1935 to A.O. (Fussie) Miracle and Ouida Nell Greer Miracle. He is survived by Marjorie Ann Newell Miracle, his wife of 65 years, son James Kyle Miracle of Camano Island and daughter Karyn Ann Miracle Pleake and Larry Pleake (husband). He is also survived by grand children Caitlyn Ann Miracle Mayes and her husband Steven of San Antonio, Texas and Caleb Joshua Pleake and his wife Eden of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Billy is preceded in passing by his sister...

Billy Don Miracle November 14, 1935 - January 25, 2022 Billy Miracle passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of January 25, 2022 at his Camano Island home in Washington State. He was born in Greenville Texas on November 14, 1935 to A.O. (Fussie) Miracle and Ouida Nell Greer Miracle. He is survived by Marjorie Ann Newell Miracle, his wife of 65 years, son James Kyle Miracle of Camano Island and daughter Karyn Ann Miracle Pleake and Larry Pleake (husband). He is also survived by grand children Caitlyn Ann Miracle Mayes and her husband Steven of San Antonio, Texas and Caleb Joshua Pleake and his wife Eden of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Billy is preceded in passing by his sister...