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Rev. Fr. Dale A. Johnson June 7, 1950-Dec. 8, 2022 Author, Lecturer, Priest, Human Rights Advocate The Rev. Fr. Johnson is the son of a dairy farmer from Mount Vernon, Washington. After graduating Mount Vernon High School in 1968, he continued a lifelong passion of study and teaching. Many who knew Fr. Johnson as a youth knew him as a talented wrestler, a sport that takes grit and determination for success. He put this same grit and determination into his study of semitic languages and service...
Bob was born February 29, 1944, in Detroit, MI to his parents, Marion Brenniman Rosso and William Rosso. The family moved west to Lake Oswego, OR in 1950, and Bob began the life he was proud of. He was a star football player at Lake Oswego HS, and then went on to work his way through the University of Oregon by working with the Bureau of Public Roads, who helped him get his BS in Business and Marketing. He then went to work for Georgia Pacific Corporation where he remained for 30 years, and was...
Jon Skiffington, long-time resident of La Conner, peacefully went to meet Jesus on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Seattle, March 31, 1952, to Lennon and La Vonne. After high school, Jon served as an Air Force SERE Survival Instructor. There Jon encountered Jesus in an amazing way. From that day to his final moments on earth, Jon shared the love of Jesus with everyone he met. He earned a degree in Pastoral Studies from Northwest Bible College where he...
Rodolfo "Rudy" A. Pedroza, 83, a longtime resident of the Skagit Valley died in Everett, WA on Monday, October 31, 2022. He was born in Cerralvo, N.L. Mexico on June 20, 1939, the second of eight children to Refugio and Concepcion A. Pedroza. His family migrated from Mexico and his early years were spent traveling to the most fruitful labor opportunities along the west coast. The family settled in Dinuba, a farming region in the Central Valley of California. Soon after and motivated by more...
Father William Treacy died Sunday, Oct. 16 at the age of 103. He spent his final days at his home on the grounds of Camp Korey in Mount Vernon. A leader of ecumenical and interfaith relations in the Pacific Northwest, Father Treacy touched the hearts and minds of people of diverse faith traditions throughout the world. He came to Seattle in his early 20s and ended up creating a television series with Rabbi Raphael Levine of Temple De Hirsch Sinai in 1960 called "Challenge." The program aired...
Betty May Jackman Wilson left La Conner, Washington for her next adventure on her 95th birthday, September, 23, 2022. She was born at home in Dayton, Oregon in 1927 to May and Walter Jackman. Her family moved to McMinnville so she could attend school. They lived in the Methodist Parsonage until her father built them a house (hand digging out the basement at night after work). Betty loved music and was always singing; she sang in the school choir, played in the band and also played piano. Later...
Stephen William Barden Stephen William (Steve) Barden, age 72, of Camano Island passed away unexpectedly Sunday Sept. 4, 2022, in Rhemes-Notre-Dame, Italy. Steve grew up in Seattle and later resided many years in La Conner and Camano Island. He received a Nursing degree from BTC and enjoyed working for Warm Beach Senior Community as a nurse before retiring. Steve would always do anything for his friends, family, or community and loved spending time with them. He lived life to the fullest and...
On Saturday, July 9th, 2022, the world lost an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jay, William Jay Thorp, passed away peacefully at his home on the beautiful La Conner waterfront, with his family surrounding him with love and great care. Jay was born in Auburn, Washington on October 3rd, 1953. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Peggy, son Matt, daughter-in-law Ariel, daughter Jenny, youngest daughter Margo and son-in-law Blake. Jay was the proud grandfather of five...
Arlene Anne (Gannon) Kimbell (Arly) of La Conner (formerly from Everett), 87, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2022. Mom was born on April 30, 1935 to Ansel and Mary (Kappel) Gannon in Everett, WA. Mom was raised with her younger sister Linda, helping out in their family grocery store in Pinehurst. She had so much fun coming home from school and getting specialty candies from the jars on their store counter. Mom graduated from Everett High School where her nickname was...
Lynn W. Weidenbach, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the age of 81. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, 4:00 PM at The Vinery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon, WA. In memory of Lynn, donations may be made in his name to The Jenny Stiles Hudson Scholarship Fund, c/o the Washington Cattlemen’s Association, PO Box 96, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or online at www.washingtoncattlemen.org, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Kern F...
Jim peacefully entered heaven on May 8, 2022 at the age of 80 with his wife by his side. He was born on February 12, 1942 to Lucy and Andrew Valenzuela of Madera, CA. He married Mary Alice Rameriz in Coachella, CA at the young age of 17. They were married for 62 years at the time of his death. Jim’s hobbies included wood carving, fishing, football and travel. He took many deep-sea fishing trips with family and was a loyal Seahawk fan to the end, which made for healthy family rivalry, e...
Roberta B. Nelson, age 83, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at home in Burlington, Washington. She was born Sept. 6, 1938 to Robert and Helga (Knudsen) Bell in Mount Vernon. She graduated class salutatorian from La Conner High School in 1956. On Feb. 22, 1957, Roberta married Roger F. Nelson, the love of her life, in La Conner. Roberta was a woman devoted to family and active helping others and using her gifts as a Cub Scout, Blue Birds and Campfire Girls leader. She was a member of the Skagit...
Marjorie Bickel, beloved wife, sister, aunt, friend and more passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was 94 years old. A strong, creative, and thoughtful woman, Marge was born Marjorie Myrn Long in 1928 in Pomeroy, Washington to parents Clark and Hazel Long. Her earliest years were filled with life and stories of growing up, both on the farm and “in town” with her three siblings (Marvin, Eleanor, and Ray). In 1946 Marge moved to Spokane, Washington. A few years lat...
La Conner resident Marian Roper passed away peacefully after a very full life, at age 96. Born at home in Camas, Washington, she grew up on a farm next to Lacamas Lake, was an avid swimmer and became a lifeguard at 15, receiving local praise for saving a drowning boy. She was also passionate about music from a young age. She took voice lessons as a young girl and later studied classical voice at Lewis and Clark College. Though her musical training was interrupted by marriage and motherhood,...
Judi Slajer passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022, with her husband Tom Rosadiuk, her daughters, and granddaughter by her side.? Judi was born on July 29, 1941 in Grayling, MI to parents Horace Gray Sabine and Margaret Veronica Scherer. The U.S. Forest Service transferred her father to Leavenworth, WA where Gray worked as a forester and Margaret was a teacher at the local school. Judi and her big brother Robert spent their summers in the woods around Lake Wenatchee camping, winter skiing and...
Dick Dorsten passed away on April 18, 2020 in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was a longtime resident of La Conner. He is survived by his loving daughters, Donna Morgan of Denver, Sue Alexander of Mount Vernon and his brother Harry Dorsten of Omak. Celebration of his life (and his wife Nina Dorsten’s life) will be held at Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, 18101 Fir Island Road, Mount Vernon on Saturday, April 30th at 10:00....
Nina Dorsten passed away on April 3, 2022 in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was a longtime resident of La Conner. She is survived by her loving daughters, Donna Morgan of Denver and Sue Alexander of Mount Vernon. Celebration of her life (and her husband Dick Dorsten’s life) will be held at Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, 18101 Fir Island Road, Mount Vernon on Saturday, April 30th at 10:00...
Born April 22, 1953, Ben passed away recently at the age of 68 at his cabin on Quiet Cove in Anacortes, WA. He leaves behind his loving daughter Ariel Munsey Pankievich (Ernie) and beloved granddaughters Amelia and Olivia; stepchildren Erin Cuda (Tracy), Tialen Kelley (Ann) and Ian Kelley (Erica); step-grandchildren Nathan, Zach, Matt, Nicholas, Lauren and Nils; and sister Kim Klock (Pat) and her children Justin and Sara. Ben grew up in Tacoma, WA, with his parents Bennett and Donna-Rue Munsey...
Robert (Bob) Lee Olson took his first breath on earth September 18, 1938 in Sayre, PA, and his last on March 11, 2022 in Anacortes, WA. Bob found great pleasure enjoying his love of sky, sea, and land at an early age. He grew up in beautiful Elmira, New York where his playground included the lovely Finger Lakes, the Thousand Islands, Watkins Glen Racing, and Harris Hill, home to many glider plane enthusiasts. Lots of time spent hanging around the “fly boys” often got him free rides in exc...
Earl Eugene Johnson was born in Port Bellingham, WA, November 23, 1928. His dad was an auto mechanic and mother was a school teacher, but Earl was destined for a career in sales. Earl is survived by his son, Ronald W. Johnson (Linda Weeks); daughter Cheryl Neff (Ernie); grandchildren Chad Neff (Kim), Jayci Shaddy (Paul), Ryan Neff (Jaime), and Damian Johnson (Rita); plus nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren (and one on the way); plus numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by stepchildren, Veretta Edson, Jan...
Roger Robinson passed away peacefully of kidney cancer on Jan. 7, 2022, at his home perched above Rosario Beach near Anacortes, Washington, with his wife at his side. Their children spent Christmas with them, knowing it would be the last one with all four of them together. Roger was born on Jan. 26, 1950 in Seattle, Washington. Growing up, he spent several weeks each summer with his grandmother in Anacortes, biking around town, taking swimming lessons at Cranberry Lake on Whidbey Island and...
Scott Stephan Wilme died peacefully in his home with his family close by on December 30, 2021 in La Conner, Washington after a long hard battle with cancer. He was 53 years old. Scott grew up predominantly in Kirkland, Washington and Ocean Shores, Washington. As a teenager in Ocean Shores, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle in the sand dunes and was a volunteer fireman. He graduated from Hoquiam High School then attended Washington State University. At WSU, Scott became a member of the Pi Kappa Al...
Louis Duane “Red” Bretvick, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 in Mount Vernon, WA. Duane was born September 26, 1927, in Mount Vernon, WA to Laverne (nee McNeil) and Louis (Lud) Bretvick. He was raised in the family household on the north fork of the Skagit River. He attended La Conner schools and was a La Conner High School class of 1945 graduate. Following high school graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and honorably served in WWII and the Korean conflict. While in the Nav...
Curtis (Curt) Anthony Buher passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021 at his home on Pleasant Ridge near La Conner, Washington. He was 66 years old. After being diagnosed with brain cancer in the Spring, Curt was able to spend his last months with family and friends. Curt was born Sept. 23, 1955 in Bremerton, Washington, to Donald and Juanita Buher. He was the youngest of four children. Curt grew up across the street from the town tennis courts and began playing with a shortened racquet when...
Louis Duane Bretvick, age 94, a longtime La Conner resident, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Visitation will be held at Kern Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, followed by visitation on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 9:00 AM to 10:00AM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, 1:00 PM at Salem Lutheran Church followed by graveside services at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of the Skagit Valley Herald. Funeral arrangements are under...
