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Patricia I. Van Zanten
Born in Ylst, Friesland, the Netherlands on August 8, 1928
passed away on Sun. February 13, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Patricia I. Van Zanten, age 76, of Mount Vernon, Washington went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born on August 8, 1928 in Ylst, Friesland, the Netherlands, the daughter of Teade and Ytje Huitema.
On March 28, 1947 she married
Klaas Van Zanten in the Netherlands. They moved to California in 1947 and then to Washington in 1964 where they began dairy farming.
Mrs. Van Zanten was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Mount Vernon and attended Golden Hour and enjoyed going to the Senior’s Citizen potlucks and outings. She enjoyed doing ceramics, knitting, and crocheting. She was a loving mom and was always there for her family.
Survivors include her husband, Klaas, of Mount Vernon and her children and their spouses, Henry and Sylvia Van Zanten, Sr. of Burlington, Jerry and Ida Harrison of Everett, Stan and Mary Boon of Mount Vernon, Theo Van Zanten of Mount Vernon, and Karen Van Zanten of Ontario, California; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother, Tjitse Huitema of the Netherlands, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter in 1948 and by her parents.
Memorials may be made to Salem Christian Home, 1056 E. Philadelphia Street, Ontario, California 91761.
Roy H. Anderson
Born in Conway, WA on November 19, 1908
passed away on Mon. June 13, 2005 and resided in Conway, WA
Roy Howard Anderson of Conway died at Skagit Valley Hospital on Monday, June 13, following a brief illness. He was 96 years old.
Roy was born in Conway at the family home on October 19, 1908, the second son of Swedish immigrants Bert I. and Hannah M. Anderson. He experienced his first of many of the Skagit floods that same year, after being handed out the window as a baby into a waiting rowboat and brought to higher ground. Roy had three brothers and one sister; Lloyd, Earl, Robin, and Margaret. After his fathers untimely death in 1920 when Roy was just 12, he, his mother, and the other children elected to stick together and continue to run the family farm, which is still in family ownership today.
He attended Conway Grade School where his father had been one of the original three school directors. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1927 with a scholarship to Whitman College, but decided he was happiest on the farm and chose to make his lifes work there. He was also employed by Rogers Brothers Seed Company from 1930 to 1937.
During the 1920s and 30s, Roy and his brothers were well known locally as the Anderson Brothers Quartet; they sang at many civic and social events including the newly opened Lincoln Theatre, once on a radio program in Seattle, and at the opening of the Deception Pass Bridge in 1935. A local news article written at the time states, "The Anderson Brothers Quartet are four youngsters, two only recently graduated from high school and two still in high school, who are successfully running the family farm since the death of their father, and who can sing as good as they can farm!"
In 1954, Roy and his brother Earl bought the Holte Farm on Conway Hill which adjoins the Anderson farm and spent the rest of his life there raising beef cattle and various crops, eventually buying out his brothers interest. He married
Canadian-born Mary C. Crawford of Saratoga, CA in 1957 and they had three children; John Perry, Kenneth Burton, and Mari Canby.
Roy was a member of the First Methodist Church from his childhood and became a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church at the time of his marriage. In recent years he and his family joined the Fir Conway Lutheran Church.
One of his greatest joys was flying, and he spent over 40 years as a private pilot and loved sharing this joy with his family and friends. He was also a charter member of the Washington Flying Farmers Association. Other memberships included the Vasa Lodge and the Skagit County Historical Society.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, at the family home; his son John and daughter Mari and her husband John; one granddaughter, Hannah Densmore; two sisters-in-law, Anita Anderson of Palm Desert, CA and Helen Ovenell of Mount Vernon; nephews Bob Anderson of Twin Falls, ID and Brian Anderson of Redmond, WA; nieces Mary Bennett of Kearney, NE, Carol Moyer of Omak, WA; a cousin Sherman Nord of Aberdeen, WA, and six great-nieces and nephews and their children. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robin, Lloyd and Earl and his sister Margaret, nephews Richard Phillips and Terry Anderson, and his infant son Kenneth.
A private graveside committal will be held at the family plot in Mount Vernon City cemetery, followed by a public memorial service held at Fir-Conway Lutheran Church at 2:00 on Saturday, June 18, 2005, Pastor Martin Taylor officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to Fir-Conway Lutheran Church at 18101 Fir Island Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or to Neighbors in Need, 1615 S. 2nd St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Arrangements are by Kern Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.
Bettie Storrs Sides
Born in Seattle, Washington on March 13, 1927
passed away on Sun. March 13, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Bettie Storrs Sides, age 78, of Mount Vernon was taken home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 13, 2005.
She was the only child of R.B. "Bert" and Patricia (Hickton) Storrs.
The Storrs family came to Skagit Valley in 1874.
She was the great granddaughter of Dennis E. Storrs and granddaughter of Chas E. "Charlie" Storrs.
She lived on the West Side on the hop and sheep ranch that "Charlie" bought in 1895.
Born in Seattle, she attended West Seattle High and the University of Washington.
In 1947 she moved to Southern California, where her lust for life took hold.
She taught arts and crafts, was a real estate broker and later went into retail management.
As a stylist for Rose Marie Reid, she met her beloved soul mate, Rod Sides, who preceded her in death in 1990.
During the last 22 years living in Mt. Vernon, she enjoyed her volunteer work with the Evergreen Terrace Nursing Home and the Golden "K" Kiwanis.
Her children, Craig Sides, Tommae Davis and Christine Haggarty survive her.
Two grandsons, Greg and Ian; four granddaughters, Cari, Malinda, Annie and Marley; four great grandchildren, Tara, Jackson, Henry and Alex, as well as her beloved companion, Russ Nichols, who added a sparkle to her final days, also survive her.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the Kern Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Pastor Mark Johnson, officiating.
A private family interment will follow in Mount Vernon cemetery at a later date.
DEAN LEROY WENNER
Born in Garden City, SD on January 12, 1911
passed away on Sun. March 13, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Dean L. Wenner age 94, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2005 at his home in Mount Vernon. He was born near Garden City, SD on January 12, 1911. At the age of eight the family moved to a farm near Lemmon, SD where he grew up. He attended and graduated from high school at Thunder Hawk. He farmed with his father for seven years, and also spent a year in the Civilian Conservation Corps near Rapid City.
In 1936 Dean came to Mount Vernon, living in or near here ever since. He was married
to Ellen Semell for thirty-four years, until her death in 1973. In 1975 he married
Virginia Garrett and had a good life until her passing in 1988.
Dean was one of the original stockholders of the former Anacortes Veneer Company; served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary during World War II; member of the Anacortes Eagles for over fifty years; Salem Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon; lifetime member of both Mt. Baker Masonic Lodge #36 of Mount Vernon and Scottish Rites Consistory of Bellingham, Eastern Star and the McLean Road Fire Department. He was also a familiar face and participant in activities at the Mount Vernon Senior Center.
Left to mourn are two adopted children, LaVerne Barnett of Mount Vernon and Peter Thompson of Lake Whatcom, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Kern Funeral Home Chapel, Mount Vernon with Reverend Mark Johnson of First Evangelical Church officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mount Vernon cemetery. Mount Baker Lodge #36 F. and A.M. officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mount Vernon Senior Center 1401 Cleveland Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Margaret L. Hawkins
Born in La Grand, Iowa on December 2, 1925
passed away on Fri. February 11, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Margaret Louise (Long) Hawkins, Mount vernon, WA., age 79.
Born December 2, 1925, at the family home in Le Grand, Iowa, to Celeste and Brady Long, passed away February 11, 2005, surrounded by loving friends and family. She is survived by her dear sister Faye Richeson of State Center, Iowa, her two sons, Thomas E. Hawkins, his wife Phyllis A. Hawkins, of Oak Harbor, Washington; James M. Hawkins, his wife Sharron O. Hawkins, of Mount Vernon, Washington; Grandaughters Laura C. Hawkins, Lisa Waters,Lori Young, Shannon Sunde; Grandsons Ryan T. Hawkins, Todd Bramy, Anthony Haigh and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her husband Stanley A. Hawkins, mother Celeste Lewis Long, father Brady Long, her two brothers Perry Long and Jimmy Long.
Margaret was raised in Le Grand where she graduated from High School. She moved to Marshalltown, Iowa after graduation and was employed for a short time at Taylor’s Maid Rite. Her life long employment and career was established at the early age of 17, with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, ultimately achieving the managerial position of Chief Operator, retiring in 1982. She was married
to Stanley A. Hawkins (1923-1983) in 1947, where they raised and raised their family at 513 N. 3rd St. in Marshalltown. She moved to Mount Vernon in 1989, to be near her son and family.
Margarets retirement years were filled with dedication and devotion to her family, friends and neighbors. She was very active in many community endeavors, as a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, working with the elections, their training and polls operations. She also served with the Skagit Valley Hospital, and the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Annual Tulip Festival volunteer programs, respectively. She was a friendly, caring and giving person, all delivered with a loving touch, always with a smile, a helping hand and generous amount of encouragement. Margaret was a person who knew no stranger. She touched many hearts and souls throughout her life.
Her many hobbies, of which began in ceramics, culminating with her creating the most beautiful hand painted china cups, plates and vases are only a few of the many treasures she generated, during her busy, retired lifestyle. Her many pleasures included making cookies, candies, or raising vegetables to perfection, mostly giving all to her family, friends and neighbors. She enjoyed watching the birds feed and play in the gardens she created. Her favorite being the Cardinal. She was a dog lover and truly enjoyed all the family pooches. Be it shopping or socializing with family or her many friends, were “hobbies” she perfected as though a dedicated science, with patience and nurturing.
Margaret passed away quietly Friday February 11, 2005 in the evening. A memorial mass was held on February 19th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with graveside services to be held on Sunday, March 5, 2:00 PM, at Riverside cemetery in Marshalltown.
Recognizing the excellent care and guidance from the Skagit Valley Hospital’s oncologists and superb staff, whose expertice and support lead her every step, always uplifting optimism, giving her the utmost encouragement to persevere despite her illness, she succomed to a cancer she was ever to conquer. Margaret genuinely enjoyed volunteering her time, and felt blessed, at the opportunity to do routine tasks, as allow the professionals the opportunity to devote more time to those in need. Remembrances can be made to the Skagit Valley Hospital Oncology Dept. Foundation.
We will miss her dearly.
Melvin W. Poppe
Born in Lincolnville, Kansas on July 9, 1923
passed away on Mon. January 31, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Melvin W. Poppe, age 81, passed away on January 31, 2005 in Mount Vernon. He was born in Lincolnville, Kansas on July 9, 1923 to George and Frieda (Kahns) Poppe. Melvin moved with his family to Mount Vernon in 1937 and attended Lincoln School until the 8th grade. He worked at farming for a while and then for Conrad Lind in logging for several years before joining the US Army and serving in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
After the war Melvin worked for Pacific Fruit and Produce. For a while he was self-employed as a bakery delivery person and in sales for Golden Rule Bakery. He went back to Pacific Fruit and Produce until his retirement.
Melvin belonged to the Meadow Grange, Cedardale Volunteer Fire Department, Trinity Lutheran Church, Teamsters a past member of the Elks and a veteran of World War II.
Melvin loved camping and traveling in their RV, fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Gert of Mount Vernon, his daughters Joan (Steve) Boone of Olympia and Cindy (Rick) Frydenlund of Mount Vernon, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one sister Geri Volkman of Bellingham and three brothers Ervin Poppe of Spokane, Don Poppe of Mount Vernon, and George Poppe of Burlington, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother Lyle Poppe, and a grandson Kevin Frydenlund.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon on Saturday, February 5th at 12:00 noon. The service will be followed by a gathering at the Cedardale Fire Department at 19746 E. Hickox Road in Mount Vernon. Family graveside services will be held at Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park prior to the memorial service at 11:00 AM.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 4414 Woodland Park Ave., N. Seattle, WA 98103, or Children’s Hospital Foundation (cancer research) P.O. Box 50020 Seattle, WA 98145-5020 or Trinity Lutheran Church 301 S. 18th Street Mount Vernon, WA 98274.
Selma Rose Dutton
Born in Mandan, North Dakota on April 7, 1917
passed away on Wed. January 26, 2005 and resided in Burlington, WA
Selma Rose Dutton, age 87, passed away on January 26, 2005 in Burlington, WA. She was born on April 7, 1917 in Mandan, North Dakota and was raised on a rural homestead, the nearest town being Selfridge, North Dakota. Selma boarded with a family in Selfridge during her high school years where she attended high school, worked at the local post office, and babysat. After graduating from Selfridge High School, suma cum laude, she married
Gerald Dutton on October 17, 1935. She left North Dakota’s famous dust bowl for greener pastures in the west.
Selma was a homemaker raising six children of her own. One of her greatest joys was having her family around. One of the family’s fondest memories is her sitting in the window awaiting their departure or return. Her generous heart allowed her to touch and share in the lives of numerous foster children. She also supported her husband in his longtime pastorate on the Swinomish Reservation.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald on February 26, 2001 after 67 years of marriage, as well as her parents, two brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter.
She is survived by six children: Merwyn (Cathy) Dutton, Sharon (Phil) Dan, Rod (Sally) Dutton, David (Jeannette) Dutton, Gladys (Steve) Holmchick, and Nancy Dutton; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sisters Shirley Dillman, Sylvia Umber, Lola (Walter) Schott, brother, Frank (Marilyn) Umber; sisters-in-law Ann Umber, Alice McCay, Mildred Thompson, brothers-in-law Chester Dutton, Lee ( Marge) Dutton, and many nieces and nephews. Also a special friend, Winona Bobb.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Skagit Hospice Foundation P.O. Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273-1376. The family would like to thank Home Place and their staff for all their kindness and care. Services will be held Monday January 31st at 11:00 AM at Kern Funeral Home with viewing on Saturday January 29th from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, also on Monday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
