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Norma LaMoyne Bryant (Bowdry-Bergeron), 93 of La Conner, passed away Jan. 21, 2024. She was born Feb. 4, 1930, in Dallas, Texas, to Clifford and Ethel (Lilly) Bowdry. LaMoyne was preceded in death by her parents, sister Shirley Bowdry, husbands Al Bergeron and Joe Bryant, daughter Teresa Bergeron, son Gary Bergeron, and daughter-in-law Penny Bergeron. She is survived by sons Ronnie Bergeron of Austin, Texas, and Chip Bergeron of Mount Vernon, grandchildren Heather (Bergeron) Kendrick and Laura (...
Shannon Lee Bowerman February 5, 1964 February 1, 2024 Shannon Lee Bowerman (O'Fallon) passed unexpectedly but peacefully on February 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Shannon was the first born daughter of Thomas "Tom" Edward O'Fallon and Diane Marie O'Fallon (now Keller). She was born in Huntsville, Alabama, where her father worked for the Boeing Company. Tom's work with Boeing moved the family from Huntsville to Slidell, LA, and then to the Northwest. By the time the O'Fallon family settled...
On Nov. 2, 2023, after a short but fierce battle with cancer, Carmen Spofford died in Anacortes at the age of 79. Carmen was born on June 7, 1944, in the village of Seeshaupt, Germany, to Margarete Horney. Carmen's father was a French POW who disappeared before she was born. Margarete was an actress and Carmen was raised by her grandparents until the age of 5, when she and her mother moved to the U.S. in search of a better life. They settled in Plattsburgh, New York, where Margarete met and...
Shirley Steinman passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at her home in Trout Creek, Montana, on Nov. 6, 2023. Shirley grew up in Stanwood and was a graduate of Stanwood High School. Some of the other places Shirley called home were La Conner, Mount Vernon and Trout Creek, Montana. Before retiring and moving to Montana, Shirley worked for many years as the Office Manager at Northrup King Seed Co. in Skagit Country and as Manager of the Mount Vernon RV Park. Shirley loved to...
Ingeborg Siller: Born Oct 15, 1931, made her transition to the afterlife Jan. 9, 2024. What a full life this 92-year-old woman had! She survived World War II as a refugee and as a Near Death Experiencer (NDEer) when she died at the hands of a U.S. soldier, crossed over to the other side, and came back to live the rest of her life as an immigrant to the U.S., mom to two girls and their mates, Oma to three grandkids and their partners, and three great-grandchildren. She was a chemist in Germany,...
John Martin Strother July 2, 1940 – Jan. 8, 2024 John Martin Strother was born July 2, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to David and Margaret Strother. He peacefully passed away in Lawrence, Kansas on January 8, 2024. He had two siblings; Jo Strother Frentzel and Anthony Strother, both who have already passed. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Business and shortly thereafter began his career in sales and marketing. John volunteered for the Navy during Vietnam and a...
Majel G. Shuler, 95, of La Conner, WA passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2023, in Burlington, WA. Majel was born on July 25, 1928, in Aberdeen, WA. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1946. After high school Majel met the love of her life, Dale Shuler, and the two were married on Nov. 20, 1948. They started a family in Concrete, WA and then moved to Snohomish, WA where they raised three children. Dale and Majel moved to Shelter Bay in La Conner, WA in 1987 and became snowbirds spendin...
Our precious baby boy, called back to God too soon Kobe Lynn Zavala passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep in the early morning hours of Dec. 30, 2023. In his short time on this earth, Kobe brought joy to all who had the privilege to witness his calm demeanor, and infectious smile. Nowhere was Kobe more content than in the loving arms of his mother Hailey and father Jose. Kobe was born at 5:03 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2023, at the Special Delivery Birthing Center in Arlington, WA to parents...
Marlys Ann Rodgers, 88, died peacefully on Dec. 16, 2023 at Dimensions Living in Appleton,Wis. To read the entire obituary, please go to www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com...
Higgins Jack McCulloch, 9 months, passed away on Dec. 6, 2023 at Seattle Children's Hospital. Higgins was born on Mar. 3, 2023 and leaves a huge impact from his amazing little life. Higgins was born with a chromosomal condition called Trisomy 18, also known as Edward's Syndrome, in which there is an extra 18th chromosome. It is considered a rare trisomy, affecting approximately one in 7,000 live births. It is considered a life-limiting diagnosis. Only 20-40% of babies survive their first month...
Trudy Newton, born in Detroit, Michigan, was 107 years and a few days old when she passed away on Saturday, Nov..25th. Her passing was peaceful. She resided at the La Conner Retirement Inn at that time and had been a resident there since 2012. Also, she had lived in the Seattle area, and then in La Conner for the previous 21 years, since relocating from the east coast. Trudy was a discriminating reader, appreciator of music, lover of dogs and travel. She loved to play bridge. Additionally, her...
Our beloved Laura Bird departed this world at Skagit Regional Health, Mount Vernon, on October 4, 2023 surrounded by her son, Shane and many family and friends. Laura fought a righteous battle against breast cancer that had returned last spring. Laura was born at Renton, WA on June 11, 1973 and grew up on Pleasant Ridge (La Conner) with her parents, Allen and Gail Bird. She attended school in La Conner and Mount Vernon. Her adult years were spent traveling and working throughout the United...
Matthew Lawrence (Matt) Pratt was taken from a wonderful life much too early on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home in La Conner, Washington. He suffered a heart attack while going out to feed his faithful dog companion, Danny. Matt was born on Nov..16, 1954, in Kennewick, Washington to Joseph C. (Jim) and Judythe S. Pratt. From the beginning he was an active and inquisitive boy which both aggravated and charmed his parents and older brother, Steve. He never tried to hide the outrageous stunts...
Dave is gone. For someone who was consistently late to every appointment, he left this world way too early. David Francis Ehman was born to Shirley Ehman and Marvel Brodt Ehman on October 21, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio. He joined sisters Kathy and Marilyn. Later, Julie would join them. He attended public schools in Dayton, Ohio through high school, and went on to attend and graduate from Valparaiso University in Indiana with a Political Science degree. Beginning as a teacher's aide, David was...
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Abrams. He was a bright spark in our world and will be deeply missed by many. Bob passed away Oct. 11, 2023, in his home in La Conner. He was 92 years old. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Jan. 22, 1931. After being discharged from the Navy in 1953, he attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and upon completion was offered a position with Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. He attended the Art Center School...
Darrell McCormick died peacefully with his wife by his side on Sept. 20, 2023. Darrell was born and raised in La Conner. He spent much of his youth hunting with his dad, Bruce, and brothers Larry and Gail. Darrell loved working long hours on his grandparent's farm which instilled a, "Let's make hay while the sun is up!" attitude. In school, Darrell was a stand-out athlete who helped draw town locals out to cheer on the Braves. After graduating from La Conner High, he married his high school...
Merlin James "Jim" Hanson, 87, died peacefully on Aug. 23, 2023 from complications of congestive heart failure surrounded by his wife Margaret (Midge) and daughters Brit, Laura and Kari. Jim was born in McGregor, N.D., the sixth-born child of Minnie and Erwin Hanson. His life journey included the roles of Lincoln Lynx, UW Husky; U.S. Army officer; and insurance man. Jim was a member of the 101 Club, found golf late in life at the Skagit Golf Club; an adventurous salmon fisherman and boater; and...
Robert LeRoy Hunt died on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Mount Vernon, Washington, at the age of 85 surrounded by his children. Born on the family farm in Gunn Hill in Lenox Township, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 10, 1937, Bob's life journey would take him to every corner of the globe where he discovered and loved the oceans, mountains, rivers and exploring any new destination and any road less travelled. Together with his beloved wife, Phyllis, who preceded him in death in 2015, the two set forth in...
Florence B. Lockrem passed away on the night of Aug. 7 at 11:20 p.m. She slipped peacefully into the next world with her eldest son by her side. Florence was born on Jan. 24, 1935, in the town of Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada. Her early life was harsh and demanded that she grow up quickly in order to help care for her brothers and sisters. In 1953 at the age of 18, she began working as a switchboard operator in her hometown. A short time later, she met a handsome young Airman at a fire. They...
Douglas K. Otis, age 85, of La Conner, Washington, died on Aug. 7, 2023. Doug is preceded in death by his parents, E. Donovan Otis and Gayle (Hancock) Otis; wife of over 50 years, Dixie (Maloy) Otis; son, D.J. Otis; brother, David Otis; granddaughter, Michelle Howard; and great-great grandson, Bowen Stidman. Doug is survived by his children: Cindy (Rick) Moore, Chris (Wayne) Ceradsky, D. Scott (Barbara) Otis, Megan (Brian) Masonholder, and Andrew (Kelli) Otis. Doug had 13 grandchildren, 15...
Our beautiful Gloria passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by love and admiration. Her courage and grace, regardless of what life threw at her, never ceased to amaze the many who loved her. Dementia may have seized her mind, but her heart and soul put up quite a fight. Gloria was born to Anna and John Lotz on August 17, 1942, in Jordan Valley, Oregon. She often spoke about her childhood adventures, with her many beloved cousins, and about her interesting Basque culture. After the...
Margery Zimmerman passed away on July 22, 2023, in Burlington, WA. She was born on March 7, 1933 to Gene and Teresa (Wells) Dunlap, and grew up in La Conner, first at the Dunlap house on La Conner-Whitney Road, then on Kiket Island, at a beautiful residence and grounds known as "Flagstaff". After graduating from La Conner High in 1951, she traveled the world with her father and sister Gerry. A highlight was attending the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. She attended the University of...
Barbara Birkeland Hulbert died peacefully at home in La Conner on June 17, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held at The Vinery at Christianson’s Nursery on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Rotary Club of La Conner Jim Hulbert Vocational Scholarship, P.O. Box 2111, La Conner, WA 98257. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon....
Anna Fleischmann Jennings Lloyd Michael Jennings Anna Fleischmann Jennings, 97, died peacefully on June 8, 2023, in Mount Vernon, Washington. Her husband Lloyd Michael Jennings, 86, died peacefully at home on November 28, 2021. There will be a Memorial Mass to honor the both of them at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Church, 400 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon, followed by a reception at 3:00 p.m. at the McLean Road Fire Department, 15452 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon....
Barbara Birkeland Hulbert died peacefully at home in La Conner on June 17. She was 96. "Barb" was born March 25, 1927, in Fort Benton, Mont., to Ingolf and Elizabeth (Flagler) Birkeland. She was one of seven children, which included Francis, Helen, Margaret, Beverly, Phyllis, and Thomas. Barb grew up a self-described "tomboy" on the family ranch, where she drove grain trucks and tractors and ran a combine. Upon earning her degree in Microbiology from Montana State College, an adventurous Barb...
