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CELEBRATION OF LIFE at the First Baptist Church of Anacortes, 2717 J Ave, Anacortes, Tuesday, July 11th at 11:30am. Reception to follow.

A celebration of life for William (Billy) Dean Benson will be held this Sunday, August 27th, at 2:00 pm, at the Benson Family Farm at 9910 Avon Allen Rd, Bow, WA 98232.

Celebration of life gathering for Donald Thomas Childs, who passed away on March 4, 2023, will be held Sunday August 13th at Seafarers Memorial Park in Anacortes from 2 - 4:30 pm. The service and remembrances will start at 2:30 pm. RSVP [email protected].

Jedd passed 12/16/22, following a lifelong heart problem. His mother, Cynthia, passed 1/29/22. He is survived by his father, Lenny; step-father, Terry Tidrington; sisters, Shelley, Heather, and Jessica; brother, Evan; grandmother, Maxine; special friend, Amanda, and many others. A memorial will be held at Gere-a-Deli, on Sunday, 2/5/23, at 1pm.

Yosif J Jenkins, 67 years old, a longtime resident of Skagit and Snohomish counties of Washington state has passed away on November 28, 2022, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. An honorable U.S. Army veteran, 1978 - 1984, Yosif served two years overseas in Bad Kissengen, Germany, in Air Defense Artillery. Yosif is a 1974 graduate of Rosebud - Lott High School of Rosebud, Texas. He also played football for his school team. Yosif will be remembered as a native Texan and genuine Washingtonian. He loved both places. His hobbies included football, movies and cooking. We will miss Yosif's infectious laugh, voice and sense of humor. In his working years, he was a soldier, held construction...

Pat peacefully passed away October 1st at the age of 90 in her home in Anacortes, WA. She is survived by her family and many friends that meant the world to her. We would like to thank all of you for being there for her until her last day. Born in San Mateo, CA in 1932. After high school she attended San Jose State where she earned a BA in Speech and Hearing Pathology and Drama. After a short teaching position, she married Bob Bell, they purchased a small airport (Eagle Flight Ways) in Hillsboro, OR, now known as Portland - Hillsboro Airport. Both Pat and Bob were accredited pilots, both flew biplanes and performed aerial stunts. After selling the airport they moved to Ilwaco, WA and...

Dom Edward Reedy, 82, a longtime resident of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born in 1940 in Houston, Texas, the only child of Charles Edward Reedy and Mary Geraldine Powell Reedy. He graduated from high school in Mt. Vernon, Washington, and later attended Rice University, graduating in 1963. He was employed by Universal Oil Products, Inc. in McCook, Illinois and Blanchard, Louisiana, and by Air Correction in Darien, Connecticut. After retiring from UOP, Dom became a C.P.A., which enabled him to prepare tax returns for volunteer groups and individuals. Dom and his wife, Peggy, drove from Shreveport to Washington state for annual class reunions. ...

George LaFitte Bell, 86, died peacefully on June 6, 2022. George was born to John and Iola (Carpenter) Bell on April 15, 1936, in Washington DC. He was raised in the Los Angeles area before relocating to Orange County then retiring in beautiful Anacortes where he spent the past 17 years of his life with his wife of 61 years, Jeanne, in a place he called paradise. As a young man George survived a horrendous motorcycle accident and was a founding member of the 'Counts of So Cal' car club, before serving six years in the US Naval Reserve, earning his degree from California State University Los Angeles, and embarking on a 35-year career as a civil engineer. George and Jeanne raised three boys,...

John Edgar Owens was born in Byers, CO September 27, 1932 to Burnie Edgar Owens and Flora Leona Morgan. Edgar (as he was known when young) and his siblings, JT, Vernon & Bonny had a rough and tumble upbringing in and around Anacortes, Skagit County where a multitude of cousins were always around for any adventure that came their way. He graduated from Anacortes High School and earned his teaching degree from Western Washington College in Bellingham. In 1952, shortly after marrying Julia Chandler, the couple moved to Los Angeles, California to begin teaching careers. However, John was drafted into the Army spending most of his time stationed in Kansas. At the completion of his service...

Marilyn Alice Grimm Peck (McNulty), 87, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2022, at Mother Joseph's Care Center in Olympia Washington, who lovingly cared for her. Marilyn was born to Nathan and Florence Grimm in Rowley General Hospital, Mount Vernon Washington on November 12, 1934. She was the last grandchild of Harriet Wade Rowley born in the family hospital. Her early days were spent in Snohomish and Richmond Beach, Washington, where she attended Lincoln High School and was a varsity cheerleader. She told many stories of her teenage years spent at Richmond Beach swimming, having bon fires and spending time with close friends and family. In 1951, Marilyn met and married Gerald Crossland,...

Joyce Elizabeth Smoak of Anacortes, Wash., and formerly of Orangeburg, S.C., died March 2 at home in the loving care of her two daughters with help from Hospice of the Northwest. She was 82. She was born on Jan. 23, 1940, in Bamberg, S.C., one of five children of Benjamin F. Smoak and Lurene Garrick Smoak. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Robert and Larry Smoak. She was a graduate of Orangeburg High School and was formerly married to William H. Baxley. Joyce owned a picture-framing business in Orangeburg for two decades before she decided to complete the degree she started at the University of South Carolina and became a medical transcriptionist. She worked at the...

Jan was born 1 Feb 1940 and Passed away peacefully in her home on 28 Feb 2022. She was 82 years old. A resident of Mt. Vernon, WA since 1980. She worked at and retired from Commercial Cold Storage and was a member of the Mt. Vernon Moose Lodge. Jan was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Helen (Feiler) Roll, her sisters, Arlene (Roll) Wagner, Judy (Roll) Surby; and her life partner Michael Foster. She is survived by her sister Josie (Roll) Eggan, Her children Paulette (Wagner) Stofiel, Charles Rinesmith Jr, Kevin Rinesmith, Kalen (Rinesmith) Sonka and her BFF's Jonnie Newman and Laurie Anderson. We will miss her quick wit and contagious laugh. A Memorial will be held in June...

Robert James Cloquet of Clarkston, WA, passed away February 20, 2022 at Wenatchee General Hospital. Born July 17, 1952 in Skagit Valley, WA. Rob was an excellent stone craftsman, builder, artist and photographer. He loved time outdoors fishing, gardening, with his dog Zoe, spending time with friends and family. Rob we will always miss you, and love you always! Survivors include sister, Janine (John) Anderson of Clarkston, WA; Julie (Dick) Miller of Shoreline, WA; mother Juanita Frances Cloquet of Clarkston, WA; children, Robin Cloquet; Ranelle (Kit) Compton; Kaylie (Hans) Hendricksen; Robert Tyson (Willow) Cloquet; grandchildren, Peyton, Chase, Jackson, Luca, Rogan, Koda, Juniper, and...

We grieve the loss of our beloved mother, Ying Lu, 83 years old, who passed away peacefully on February 14, 2022 in Everett, WA. Our family takes comfort knowing that she is with our dad Chu (Joe) and sister, Yee, again. Ying Lu was born on February 25, 1938 in Cambodia. She was the fourth of six daughters to Chi and Lien Bat. Ying was married to Chu Lu for over 32 years before his passing in 1996. They immigrated to the U.S. from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with their 5 children in 1975, and settled in Stanwood, WA. She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and was always grateful for their sponsorship of the family after the arrival to Washington. Despite having no formal education,...

Richard Mack Wyatt, age 83, peacefully stepped over into Glory, Sunday January 23, 2022, at home in Mount Vernon. He was born in Spokane, Washington May 17, 1938, the youngest of four children. He grew up in the Edmonds area, cared for by his loving sisters and brother. He was a resident of Skagit County for over 50 years. Richard was trained in lathe and plaster and residential carpentry. He helped build a church on College Way, Mt. Vernon, and trained his children, nephews, and many of his friends in carpentry. He had great passion for giving to others; lending an extra hand, caregiving, even giving his own shirt off his back. Richard loved all types of music. In his younger years he...

Peter Gilman Freeze entered the world January 5, 1958 in Exeter NH and started his life of mischief and adventure early. Jumping up and down wildly in his crib gave Mom and Dad a hint of what was to come! Pete traveled the world with his military family, providing roguish exploits for his friends wherever he went - from streaking on a freezing night at the Valentine's Dance to donning a fashion forward navy velvet suit for his Prom to skipping school to go exploring or sailing. His High School friends recount their experiences with Pete as the best memories of their lives, though his parents and school officials might have a difference of opinion on that. After High School,...

It is with the saddest regret that we announce the death of Camilla Sue (True)Davidson born August 18th, 1944. Camilla passed away peacefully on November 12th, 2021 at her home in Sedro Woolley Washington. Camilla was preceded in death by her loving husband Duane Robert Davidson, her parents Leland Merle True, Nola Jane Lloyd True Ashe and her brother Leland Roger True. Camilla was born in Longview Washington, grew up in Clearlake Washington and was a long time resident of Sedro Woolley. Camilla graduated from Sedro Woolley High School in 1962 and married her high school sweetheart Duane Robert Davidson. Besides raising three sons, Camilla worked as a church secretary at Bethlehem Lutheran...

Susan Kelley Marker of Medina, WA bade farewell on November 6, 2021, and peacefully embarked on the next steps of her journey. The daughter of Ronald and Betty Kelley, Susan was born on December 1, 1941 in Snohomish, WA and was raised in Mt. Vernon, WA. She attended Washington State University where she met her future husband, Chris Marker. She graduated in 1964 with a degree in education, and she and Chris married in 1966. Their early life together included multiple corporate relocations (Westin Hotels), including a four-year family adventure with two young children in Johannesburg, South Africa. They settled in Medina, WA nearly forty-one years ago. With uncommon grace, Susan made...

On November 6th, 2021 Mom, Clair Ann Mapes, left Burlington to be with her Heavenly family and friends only a block from where she was born in what was Burlington General Hospital on July 5th, 1929. Her parents, Hugh and Ida Newyl "Sis" Kerr Hall took her home to be with older sister Helen on T Loop Road, south of Edison. She attended grade school in Edison, then graduated from Burlington-Edison (heavy on the Edison!) High School in 1947. After high school and a year at beauty school in Bellingham, she met and married our dad, Joe Krause. Together they raised us, Michele, Jody, and Tommy. Years later she reunited with her high school sweetheart, Don Mapes, and enjoyed 39 years of marriage...

William John Monahan Jr. (Bill), 86 years old, passed away November 5, 2021. Bill was born in Borger, Texas in 1935 and was preceded in death by his parents; William Joe Monahan Sr. and Luvella Monahan. Bill leaves behind the love of his life Cherry Hazel Monahan, his beloved son Martin William Monahan and two sisters, Martha and Molly. Bill graduated from the University of Washington. In 1961 in Hawaii, he met his lovely wife and they married in 1962. Bill was a loving, attentive husband and a very "hands on" devoted father who was proud of his son, who is a chip off the old block. Bill was the Director of Secret Harbor Schools from 1963 to 1994. The family lived on Cypress Island from...