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Shirley Jo Zahner, a resident of Edmonds, Washington, passed away at the age of 87 on December 2, 2023, after a life brimming with warmth and vibrancy. Born as Shirley Jo Lind on September 22, 1936, to Fay Fielding Lind and William G. Lind in Seattle, Washington, Shirley's roots were firmly planted in Ballard, where she spent her formative years. Her high school days forged lasting friendships that would endure throughout her lifetime. Following her graduation, Shirley embarked on an educational journey at the University of Washington. Later, she would marry her high school sweetheart, Palmer Stangvik. Together, they nurtured their two children, Erik Stangvik and Heidi Stangvik, in the...

Patricia Ann Laures of Camano Island went to be with Jesus November 25, 2023 at the age of 91. Born July 13, 1932 in Woodstock, Illinois to Vera and Joseph G. Huemann, the eldest of six siblings, she was deeply loved and cherished by her family. She was married to John Laures on October 24th, 1953 and had four children, John (April), Mark (Vickie), Susan Leorna (Sebastian), and Mathew (Laura). The gentleness and quiet strength of Patricia cannot be described in these few words, but her faith and steadfast devotion carried her throughout her life. She loved flowers, a new haircut and ice cream. She will be remembered by those who loved her most for her handwritten cards, strawberry jam and...

Arlene Hoffmann, 88, of Warm Beach, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2023.She was born on May 11, 1935 in Seattle and has lived at Warm Beach for the past 50 years.Arlene is survived by her husband of 22 years, Bill Hoffmann. Arlene's first husband, Boyd Brown, preceded her in death after being married for 38 years.Arlene is survived by her six children, Steve and Debbie Brown of Sammamish, Tony and Janae Brown of Warm Beach, Teri and Dale Ekstrom of Duval, Greg and Janae Brown of Warm Beach, Cheryl and Jim Lowe of Burlington, and Janine Brown of Lynnwood. Mom always took great joy in being with her eleven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Bill also has five...

Arlene Hoffmann, 88, of Warm Beach, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born on May 11, 1935 in Seattle and has lived at Warm Beach for the past 50 years. Arlene is survived by her husband of 22 years, Bill Hoffmann. Arlene's first husband, Boyd Brown, preceded her in death after being married for 38 years. Arlene is survived by her six children, Steve and Debbie Brown of Sammamish, Tony and Janae Brown of Warm Beach, Teri and Dale Ekstrom of Duval, Greg and Janae Brown of Warm Beach, Cheryl and Jim Lowe of Burlington, and Janine Brown of Lynnwood. Mom always took great joy in being with her eleven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Bill also has five...

Gary Thomas Millar died of heart failure on November 13, 2023, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deb; his two sons, Ben and Sam (Holly); three grandchildren Peyton, Luna, and Nash; and six brothers, Mick (Jan), Don (Katie), Scott (Ruth), Jim (Margarita) Dick (Shannon), and Rob (Angela). Gary was born in Crescent City, California, the middle of children. He was pre-deceased by two of his siblings, Judy and Christopher, and both of his parents, Stacy and Ruth. Gary grew up in Everett, graduating from Everett High School in 1969, and Western Washington State College in 1974. He moved to the Stanwood area in 1979 where he built the family home and raised various farm...

Laura Ann (Laurie) Ware was born February 28, 1932, in Kirkland, Washington, to parents Claude and Mozelle (Payne) Leavitt, while living in Hobart, Washington. As her father grew a logging operation, the family moved to Marblemount, Day Creek and then in 1944, to Sedro Woolley where she graduated from high school. Each move presented her with the challenge of making new friends, learning new life-skills and making the best of opportunities around her, serving to build a great foundation for the rest of her life. In 1949, she married Robert (Bob) Nemo, also of Sedro Woolley, and in 1951 they moved to Malott, where Bob started his career as a teacher and school administrator. When Bob began...

Laura Ann (Laurie) Ware was born February 28, 1932, in Kirkland, Washington, to parents Claude and Mozelle (Payne) Leavitt, while living in Hobart, Washington. As her father grew a logging operation, the family moved to Marblemount, Day Creek and then in 1944, to Sedro Woolley where she graduated from high school. Each move presented her with the challenge of making new friends, learning new life-skills and making the best of opportunities around her, serving to build a great foundation for the rest of her life. In 1949, she married Robert (Bob) Nemo, also of Sedro Woolley, and in 1951 they moved to Malott, where Bob started his career as a teacher and school administrator. When Bob began...

Laura Ann (Laurie) Ware was born February 28, 1932, in Kirkland, Washington, to parents Claude and Mozelle (Payne) Leavitt, while living in Hobart, Washington. As her father grew a logging operation, the family moved to Marblemount, Day Creek and then in 1944, to Sedro Woolley where she graduated from high school. Each move presented her with the challenge of making new friends, learning new life-skills and making the best of opportunities around her, serving to build a great foundation for the rest of her life.In 1949, she married Robert (Bob) Nemo, also of Sedro Woolley, and in 1951 they moved to Malott, where Bob started his career as a teacher and school administrator. When Bob began...

Henry Lee Stover, 58, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2023. He grew up in the beautiful Northwest which he loved, and attended Stanwood High School. He was the beloved son of Laurie Laun Stover of Camano Island and beloved brother of Brandie Stover Andrews of Olympia.

Bob was born a fraternal twin in the Kirkland hospital on February 3, 1948.He resided in Kirkland WA all his growing up years. He was a Boy Scout and enjoyed many camping trips and hiking along the Cascade Crest trail and camping with lifelong family friends in the North Cascades.Bob worked at his family-owned cemetery Sunset Hills in Bellevue WA, during summer vacations and later served on the board of directors until the cemetery was sold. Bob graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1966.In June of 1969 Bob was drafted into the army and trained at Fort Lewis WA. He was deployed to Vietnam serving in the Riverine Force on the Mekong River. He was wounded by an incoming mortar...

John Case passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023, in Mt. Vernon, WA. He was born January 23, 1939, in Globe, AZ. to Raymond & Jimmie Mae Case. John lived most of his youth in the southwest before moving with his family to Arlington where he graduated from Arlington High School in 1958 where his favorite subject was "football". John met his wife, Joan, on a blind date in 1964 and they were married that same year. He worked as a Water Distribution Specialist for 35 years for the Stanwood Water Department from 1969-1986 then with the City of Stanwood Water Department from 1986-2004 when he retired. John was a volunteer firefighter for 30 years with the City of Stanwood from...

John Case passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023, in Mt. Vernon, WA. He was born January 23, 1939, in Globe, AZ. to Raymond & Jimmie Mae Case.John lived most of his youth in the southwest before moving with his family to Arlington where he graduated from Arlington High School in 1958 where his favorite subject was "football".John met his wife, Joan, on a blind date in 1964 and they were married that same year.He worked as a Water Distribution Specialist for 35 years for the Stanwood Water Department from 1969-1986 then with the City of Stanwood Water Department from 1986-2004 when he retired.John was a volunteer firefighter for 30 years with the City of Stanwood from 1965-1995,...

Patrick Dale Berkey Sr., of Camano Island, was born in Seattle, WA on August 30, 1950. He was the third child of seven children born to James Berkey Sr. and Thelma (Bruskland) Berkey. Pat grew up in Bellevue, WA and graduated from Newport High School in 1968.After high school, Pat became a proud member of the IBEW. Upon completing his Apprenticeship, he became a Journeyman Lineman. It was a career that he loved, and was excellent at, which spanned five decades. During that time, Pat accomplished a great deal. He taught in the Apprenticeship Program at Shoreline Community College. He built power lines across North Alaska, and helped bring power to places that had never had it before. He...

Darlene Edna (Oberg) Reese passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023 at the age of 86 at Josephine Caring Community. Darlene was born in Jordan Washington on January 30, 1937. Darlene met her husband while he was serving in the navy and they married in 1956. They settled down in Getchel Washington.Darlene stayed at home to raise her two children, Rene & Tony. She loved animals and enjoyed painting, dancing, playing the piano, and shopping. She is survived by daughter Rene & her husband JD Deaver; grandson James & wife Amy; grandson Tony Jr & wife Sarah; and 5 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Donald and son Tony Reese Sr.Darlene will be laid to rest in...

Margery Dee (Lovgreen) McGhan, of Silvana, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. Margie was born June 6, 1949 in Seattle, WA to Claire and John Lovgreen. She spent her childhood in Silvana, WA on the family dairy farm. It was also in Silvana that she attended grade school in a four room school house. She then attended and graduated from Arlington High School in 1967, taking great joy in all the activities (yearbook, drill team, pep club, etc.) and friendships she made there. Not long after graduating, she met the love of her life, Marvin McGhan. They were married on June 8, 1968. They soon settled down in Silvana, buying property from her parents. For the...

Margery Dee (Lovgreen) McGhan, of Silvana, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, surrounded by her family.Margie was born June 6, 1949 in Seattle, WA to Claire and John Lovgreen. She spent her childhood in Silvana, WA on the family dairy farm. It was also in Silvana that she attended grade school in a four room school house. She then attended and graduated from Arlington High School in 1967, taking great joy in all the activities (yearbook, drill team, pep club, etc.) and friendships she made there. Not long after graduating, she met the love of her life, Marvin McGhan. They were married on June 8, 1968. They soon settled down in Silvana, buying property from her parents. For the next...

Rebecca Gertrude Therese (Bingell) Marti, age 86, died August 28, 2023. Becky was born November 18th, 1936, to Charles and Frances Bingell in Ogallala, Ne. After relocating to Seattle, she was raised primarily in the Green Lake area and attended St. John's Parish School and was a proud 1955 graduate of Holy Names Academy, where she learned to love her faith and the nuns who taught her. She married Alfred "Rusty" Marti at St. John the Evangelist parish in Seattle on October 19th, 1968. They made their home in Warm Beach where they raised two sons, Christopher and Joseph. Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Rusty, brother Ted, her parents, nephew Jeffrey Kissler, and granddaughter...

Rosalie Hargrave, age 88, of Stanwood, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, in a Nursing Home with Hospice care. She was born April 17, 1935, in East Stanwood, the daughter of Adolph and Audrey Nelson. She graduated from Stanwood High School in 1953. Rosalie was married March 19, 1955, to Wayne Hargrave. Wayne and Rosalie took over the family businesses, Twin City Auto Rebuild and Twin City Towing of Stanwood, serving the Stanwood and Camano Island Community until their retirement in 1985.Rosalie enjoyed puzzles and playing Scrabble while visiting with family. She was a member of the Eastern Star, and a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Stanwood.Rosalie is survived by her daughter,...

Dallas Victor Moen, 85, of Marysville passed away at home surrounded by family on August 8, 2023. He was born March 15, 1938, in Oak Harbor to Harry and Edna Moen. Dallas was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father Lawrence Levison, and sister LaVonne Hood.Dallas leaves behind his daughters, Kimberly Gee (Paul) and Jana Moen, grandchildren Tony Gee (Leat), Erica Gee (Ben), and Alyssa Sesby (Sean), great-granddaughter Ellie Anna Gee, brother Dexter Moen (Karen) and sister Sandra Smith, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. His loving and caring nature will be missed greatly.Dallas graduated from Twin City High School in 1956, served in the Navy, then worked briefly as a...

A Memorial Service will be held for Dallas on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:00pm at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Stanwood.