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William (Bill) John Bradley, age 88 of Camano Island, WA passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024. Bill was born August 20,1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Colin Bradley and Monica (Connachan) Bradley. His family moved to the Vancouver, B.C. area at age 7. When he was 15, his family moved to California, where Bill eventually met and married Martha Grimminger on September 28,1956. They had three children together. Bill was a carpenter/contractor his entire adult life. After moving from California in 1961, they eventually settled on Camano Island in 1973, where he built many homes in the area. He also volunteered as a firefighter on Camano for several years. Bill enjoyed camping, fishing, crabbing and...

William (Bill) John Bradley, age 88 of Camano Island, WA passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024. Bill was born August 20,1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Colin Bradley and Monica (Connachan) Bradley. His family moved to the Vancouver, B.C. area at age 7. When he was 15, his family moved to California, where Bill eventually met and married Martha Grimminger on September 28,1956. They had three children together. Bill was a carpenter/contractor his entire adult life. After moving from California in 1961, they eventually settled on Camano Island in 1973, where he built many homes in the area. He also volunteered as a firefighter on Camano for several years. Bill enjoyed camping, fishing,...

Karen Joy Torset Moen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 26th, 2024, after an extended illness. Karen was born May 31st, 1943 in Mount Vernon, WA, to parents Leif and Eleanor Sundberg Torset. Karen graduated from Stanwood High School and chose to remain in her beloved community by pursuing a career in the banking at Washington Federal Bank. She was proud of her Scandinavian heritage and was a wonderful cook and baker. She was hostess to many memorable family holiday occasions. She was a long standing member of the Stanwood Eagles. Karen is survived by her husband Dexter Moen, brother Dick (Celeste) Torset, daughter Tina Oshie, daughter in law Tracy...

Ruth Rankin died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, February 20th. Ruth Anne Sophia was born January 17th, 1928, in Swedish Hospital, Seattle, Washington. What a happy day when little Ruthie was born to Swedish immigrants Anne and Jonas Alfred Soderstrom and raised on their Camano Island farm. Ruth graduated from Twin City HS with honors and went onto attend Western Washington College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts. Summers she worked at Stanwood's Twin Cities Foods freezing peas. During college she lived in Eden's Hall, where you could find her playing piano and song leading with her friends. She was a Homecoming Princess and active in student leadership. While involved in WWC...

Anne Carleton Blem, 84, residing in Stanwood Washington, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024.Anne was born in 1939 in Everett WA to Eleanor and Harold Ricker. She graduated from Everett High in 1959 and was married to her loving husband Bob Blem in 1961. They raised their three children in Everett, WA.She was preceded in death by her parents Harold Ricker and Eleanor Hatley, her husband Bob Blem and sister Eleanor Vincent. She is survived by her sister Kay Olsen, son Curtis Blem (Melissa), daughter Katie Bell (Jeff), son Robert C. Blem, Grand children Zac (Rachel), Mackenzie Gottlieb (Julian), and Kourtney Bell. She was also blessed with two great grandchildren, Skylar and Raelynn...

Kim Passed away peacefully with his wife Dianne at his side January 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with asbestoses in his lungs. He was born to Kimball and Romaine San Clemente in Bremerton, WA. He leaves behind his best friend and adoring wife Dianne, sons Jason (wife Amy) and Christopher, 3 grandchildren Kieley, Cameron, and Styles, and 3 great grandchildren Preston, Sydney, and Octavia. His sister and brother-in-law Patty and Loren Woodward and their 2 children Ryan and Megan, and his brother-in-law Gary Parks, his son Alec Parks and great-nephew Logan Parks who reside in California. His family moved to Seattle where he was raised and attended Roosevelt High School, graduating in...

David passed away Sunday, January 22nd, 2024, at his home. He was born in Grants Pass, Oregon to Robert L. Krewson, Lowana Krewson. He leaves behind his mother Lou, daughter Taylor Gonzalez, and her sons Nick and Alex. Son Sean Krewson, Brothers Danny, Joe, Steve, sister in-law Denise. Sisters Delane and Sonja. Niece Amanda Krewson, and too many other nieces and nephews to name. David grew up in Warm Beach, WA where he loved to crab, fish, hunt and catch flounder and salmon in the tide flats and channels. David did many things in his working career but was most proud of his being an engineer on an Alaskan fishing boat. He had many stories from his experiences in Alaska. David was also an...

Thor Christian Stangeland, age 48, of Snohomish, WA, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. He was born on February 13, 1975, in Mount Vernon, WA. Thor was a beloved son of Louie and Janet Stangeland. He was sibling to Elizabeth Stangeland-Ogg (Richard), Leif Stangeland (Karen), Kjell Stangeland, and Krista Stangeland-Cairus (Mike). Thor is survived by his children: Lars, Freyja, Torunn, and Axel Stangeland. He was life partner to Karrie Butler and her children: Wyatt, Ruby, Holly, Waylon, and Mindy. Thor was uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Thor attended and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1993. He was a standout athlete in...

Thor Christian Stangeland, age 48, of Snohomish, WA, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. He was born on February 13, 1975, in Mount Vernon, WA. Thor was a beloved son of Louie and Janet Stangeland. He was sibling to Elizabeth Stangeland-Ogg (Richard), Leif Stangeland (Karen), Kjell Stangeland, and Krista Stangeland-Cairus (Mike).Thor is survived by his children: Lars, Freyja, Torunn, and Axel Stangeland. He was life partner to Karrie Butler and her children: Wyatt, Ruby, Holly, Waylon, and Mindy. Thor was uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many.Thor attended and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1993. He was a standout athlete in...

Thor Christian Stangeland, age 48, of Snohomish, WA, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. He was born on February 13, 1975, in Mount Vernon, WA. Thor was a beloved son of Louie and Janet Stangeland. He was sibling to Elizabeth Stangeland-Ogg (Richard), Leif Stangeland (Karen), Kjell Stangeland, and Krista Stangeland-Cairus (Mike). Thor is survived by his children: Lars, Freyja, Torunn, and Axel Stangeland. He was life partner to Karrie Butler and her children: Wyatt, Ruby, Holly, Waylon, and Mindy. Thor was uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Thor attended and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1993. He was a standout athlete in...

Barbara Joanne Logen, 72, of Stanwood, Washington and Goleta, California passed peacefully and with dignity in Mount Vernon, Washington on January 11, 2024, following a short illness. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Paul Jacobs of Goleta, California and her first husband Dick Copeland as well as her parents Thomas and Margaret Logen and brother Dan Logen. She is survived by her brother Lynn Logen and his wife Judith Logen of Bellevue, Washington, sister-in-law Pat Logen of Stanwood, nieces Bonnie Logen of Stanwood and Karen Lyons and her husband Geoff Lyons of Bellevue, nephews Erik Logen and his wife Vicki Logen of Saint John, Washington, Karsten Logen and his wife Jackie...

Bruce Alben Hall passed away on January 6, 2024 due to complications from an unforgiving disease. Bruce was born March 4, 1953 in Mt. Vernon to Robert and Vadah Hall. He was raised with his sister, Terry. He lived his entire life in the Stanwood/Camano Island area. Bruce attended Stanwood Schools. He was a letterman in basketball, track, and cross country. He was a member of the Boys Club and Pep Club. Bruce graduated from Stanwood High School in 1971. He received his Associate Degree in Technical Arts and Industrial Mechanics from Skagit Valley College in 1973. Bruce married Suzanne Reid in 1978 and they made their home in Stanwood until their divorce. They remained close friends. Bruce...

William Reid "Bill" Richards, 89, passed away on December 22, 2023 at his home on Camano Island. He was born June 13, 1934 in Seattle to Scottish immigrant parents and had 2 brothers and one sister. Bill is survived by his wife, Cindy, his sons Scott(Amy) and Bruce, bonus children Mike (Vicki) Barker, Jamie(Scott) Warren, and Matt(Gretchen)Selby and grandchildren Alex(Ashlyn), Luca,Teddy, and Theo. Bill worked for the Boeing Company for 43 years. His career began as a mechanic. He spent 2 years in the Army and upon his return began a 36 year career in management in manufacturing. One of his career highlights was the development and Implementation of the Skills Process Center in 1987,...

Jerry Eugene Graham died peacefully on December 19, 2023 after a brief illness, with family members by his side. He was 95 years old. The youngest son of Ellis Earl and Mary Mae Sanderson Graham, he was born on February 2, 1928, in Fairview, Utah.He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dean (Hancock) Graham, his brother Rodney, and his sisters Joan, Gloria, and Nora Mae.He is survived by his second wife, Barbara Jeanne (Kalfur), his four sons, Brent, Kelly, Gary, and Clark, four daughters-in-laws, Ann, Sally, Beth, and Deb, sixteen grandchildren, and thirty-four great grandchildren.Jerry was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early years. He even built his own canoe to get out on the...

Jerry Eugene Graham died peacefully on December 19, 2023 after a brief illness, with family members by his side. He was 95 years old. The youngest son of Ellis Earl and Mary Mae Sanderson Graham, he was born on February 2, 1928, in Fairview, Utah. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dean (Hancock) Graham, his brother Rodney, and his sisters Joan, Gloria, and Nora Mae. He is survived by his second wife, Barbara Jeanne (Kalfur), his four sons, Brent, Kelly, Gary, and Clark, four daughters-in-laws, Ann, Sally, Beth, and Deb, sixteen grandchildren, and thirty-four great grandchildren. Jerry was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early years. He even built his own canoe to get out...

Rene Darlene (Reese) Deaver passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on December 17th, 2023 at the age of 66. Rene was born in Everett Washington on September 22, 1959. Rene met her husband JD and settled down in Marysville Washington. Rene worked for SCPC for several years until she decided to stay home and raise her son, James. Rene kept a meticulous house and yard. She loved all animals and wildlife. She had wild turkeys and racoons she fed. She took in numerous stray kittens. She loved her family and enjoyed traveling to Maui on several occasions with her grandchildren. Rene is survived by her husband JD Deaver; son James and his wife Amy; and two grandchildren Chase &...

Born on July 4, 1943, Larry Sande, a third-generation dairy farmer and lifelong Stanwood resident, passed away December 9, 2023, leaving a legacy of hard work, adventure, and family ties. From an early age, Larry embraced working on the family dairy farm, eventually taking over the farm from his father. Larry and his wife, Jessica loved raising their three children next door to Larry's parents, Ernest and Leona. The farm became a cornerstone of their life, fostering a close-knit family environment. In addition to working the dairy farm he was also an independent contractor. In his early 20s, he purchased his first dragline excavator which began his journey as a dragline operator. His work...

Born on July 4, 1943, Larry Sande, a third-generation dairy farmer and lifelong Stanwood resident, passed away December 9, 2023, leaving a legacy of hard work, adventure, and family ties. From an early age, Larry embraced working on the family dairy farm, eventually taking over the farm from his father. Larry and his wife, Jessica loved raising their three children next door to Larry's parents, Ernest and Leona. The farm became a cornerstone of their life, fostering a close-knit family environment. In addition to working the dairy farm he was also an independent contractor. In his early 20s, he purchased his first dragline excavator which began his journey as a dragline operator. His work...

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...

Charles O. Sylling of Camano Island, WA passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the age of 74. Charlie was born to Alfred Sylling and Shirley Christianson in Spring Grove, MN on May 9, 1949. He attended the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a commission as a Second Lieutenant. After graduating first in his class in pilot training, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot for 24 years, completing Fighter Weapons School, and accumulating a total of 3,000 flight hours. Charlie commanded the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, which under his leadership was named the best fighter squadron in...