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Edna A. Drivstuen
Born in Skagit City, WA on April 28, 1928
passed away on Wed. January 12, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Edna A. Drivstuen, 91, of Mount Vernon passed way Wednesday, January 12, 2005.
She was born in Skagit City (Fir Island) on April 28, 1913, the daughter of Norwegian emigrants, Peder and Ragna Hanseth. She was baptized and confirmed in the Fir-Conway Lutheran Church.
Edna graduated with honors from Mt. Vernon High School class of '31 and Mt. Vernon Business College in '32. She married
Sig Johnson, also a MVHS graduate.
The newlyweds moved to Olympia where their four children were born. Sig became a stockholder in Anacortes Veneer so they moved to the Hanseth family farm on Fir Island in 1944 and later to West Mount Vernon. Following Sig's death in 1961, Edna became owner and operator of the Mode O' Day Fashion Store and later worked as assistant manager of Fashion Fabrics.
She married
Iver Drivstuen of Arlington in 1971 and moved to that community.
She was active in the Daughters of Norway and Sons of Norway in Silvana. After Iver's death, she returned to Mount Vernon and lived the rest of her life here, close to family.
The past several years she resided at Mountain Glen Retirement Home.
She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and Women of the Moose.
Edna loved flowers and could make almost anything grow.
She was a fine seamstress. She enjoyed spectator sports, was an avid Mariner fan and listened to the Mount Vernon Bulldog games on her radio head set.
She was keenly interested in the lives of her family.
Her parents, sisters, Carrie Brodland and Thelma Folden, brothers, Otto and Palmer Hanseth and a daughter, Sharon Duffy, preceded her in death.
She is survived by three children, Sylvia (and Don) Jorgensen of Puyallup, sons, Paul (and Sally) Johnson of Bow, and Steve (and Kay) Johnson of Lynnwood; grandchildren, Ragnar, Randy, Rick and Russ Storaasli, Jay and Mike Duffy, Shari Hall, Lori Hansell, Jeff and Kirt Johnson, and Amy Herzog, thirteen great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Three sisters-in-laws, Alma Hanseth, Wilma Hanseth, Catherine Johnson, and relatives in Norway also survive her.
Visitation hours at Kern Funeral Home are Thursday, January 20, 2005 10:00AM to 7:00PM and also at the service.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 21, 2005, 1:00PM at the Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor Kevin Forquer officiating.
A coffee hour will be held at the church with a graveside service following at the Mount Vernon cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Mount Vernon High School Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 67 Mt.Vernon, WA 98273, Sharon Duffy Memorial Fund P.O. Box 67 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or to Salem Lutheran Church 2529 N. LaVenture Rd. Mt.Vernon, WA 98273.
Valerie M. Ozretich
Born in Sedro Woolley, Washington on September 30, 1911
passed away on Tue. February 15, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Valerie Marie Ozretich, 93, of Mount Vernon began her long anticipated final trip to our Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at the Life Care Center. Valerie was born in Sedro Woolley on September 30, 1911 to James McLaclan born in Mount Vernon and Blanche Neilan born in Custer, Michigan.
A registered nurse, Valerie was active in nursing before her marriage. In 1937, she married
Jerry Ozretich who taught at Lincoln School in Mount Vernon. She loved music, liked to grow flowers, was a member of the Caladonian (flower) Society, was a seasoned traveler (Europe, Africa and Asia,) belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Alter Society.
preceded in death by her husband, Jerry after almost 65 years of marriage, she leaves three sons: Patrick, a local horticulturist; Tom, a PhD organic chemist trained at MIT and Bob, PhD chemical oceanographer trained at UW. Deceased brothers: James and Donald McLaclan; deceased sisters: Pauline Warren and Esther Shepley. There are nine grandchildren: Clint, Doreen and Becky; Zella, Eric, Bart and Joel; Robin and Reed; twelve great-grandchildren: Abe, Bud and Colton; Ben, James, Ryan and Jessica; Rory, Melissa, Lindsay and William and one great great grandson, Gage.
Valerie’s first trip out of the country was to Mexico with a teachers group and she caught the travel bug. Since that first trip, she has traveled, often alone, to Ireland, Scotland, Great Britian, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Tangiers Morocco, Yugoslavia, the Holy Land and Egypt. Her last trip was to Japan, India, Bali and Indonesia.
Valerie would get antsy as the end of the school year approached and want to "get down the road." Then the Ozretich family would head south, most often to California, to visit relatives camping all the way. We also went to Texas, Yellowstone and all of the western states.
A funeral mass will be celebrated for Valerie at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon on Monday, February 21, at 12:15 PM with a reception to follow at the St. Joseph Center. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Immaculate Conception Maternity Lending center at the church.
Alex A. Paul
Born in Nespelem, Washington on January 25, 1935
passed away on Thu. February 17, 2005 and resided in La Conner, WA.
Alexander Paul, Sr., born in Nespelem, Washington on January 25, 1935 to Philip Paul and Christine (Hall) Paul passed away February 17, 2005 at his son's home in LaConner, Washington after a brief battle with cancer. Alex was a member of the Lakes Band of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indians and made his home in the Swinomish Tribal Community with Isabelle, his wife and lifetime mate. Alex fathered eight children with Isabelle, with four preceding him in death, Curtis, George, Kathy and Alexander, Jr. Isabelle preceded Alex in death in 1993. A rancher in his younger years, Alex became known for bringing the "Big Drum" to the Pacific Northwest. Alex was the "keeper of the Big Drum" and a member of the Washaat Religion. He taught all of his children, from an early age, to participate in the Pow-Wow Circle. Speaking his Colville language from birth, Alex practiced and knew all the ways of the Plateau Indians, and was respected among the Coastal tribes.
Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death, Alice Paul and Rose Tomeo and Michael Paul. He is survived by brothers, Andrew Paul of Mattawa, Washington and Narcisse Paul of Nespelem, Washington. His surviving children include Kenneth (Paula) Paul of Nixon, Nevada; Karen (Ricky) Paul of LaConner, Washington; Kevin (Patricia) Paul of LaConner, Washington; Kimberly (Brad) Anderson of Sedro Woolley, Washington; and Gregory Yakanak of LaConner, Washington. He is preceded in death by his grandchildren, William Sutten, Alexander Paul Henry, Alexander Paul, III and Minnie Sue Paul. Surviving grandchildren are: Keith and George Simeonoff, Kristine Anderson, Jason Paul, Lushy, Eva and Michael Paul, Eugene and Adrian Paul, Katherine Paul, Joseph Zuend, and Natasha Yakanak. Surviving great-grandchildren are Theresa Yallup and Ariana Siddle. The benefits of a close extended family include numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
His prayer service will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 7:00 PM followed by his funeral service being held on Monday, February 21, 2005 at 10:00 AM. Both services will be held at the Social Service Building.
Michael H. Garman
Born in Tacoma, WA on June 24, 1956
passed away on Fri. January 28, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Michael (Mike) H. Garman, age 48, passed away on January 28, 2005 in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was born in Tacoma, WA on June 24, 1956 to Earl and Phyllis (Lind) Garman.
The love of Mike's life was his wife Carol, his daughter Hydee and the racing world of dragsters, sprint cars and NASCAR.
There will be a potluck celebration of Mike's life on Saturday, February 5th in Kern's Social Room at 2:00 PM.
Leslie L. Henderson
Born in Boise, Idaho on July 17, 1922
passed away on Thu. February 17, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Leslie Henderson, 82, surrounded by his family passed away on February 17, 2005 after an extended illness.
He was born on July 17, 1922 in Boise, Idaho. Les was the 10th of 12 children born to Charles and Lucretia Henderson.
He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He met Estellene (Mickey) Schmidt in Boise and they were married
on May 17th, 1947 in Winnemucca, Nevada.
In 1956 Les and his family moved to Seattle where he worked for West Coast Airlines as an aircraft mechanic.
In 1968 Les started a career as an aircraft maintenance instructor at Everett Community College.
In 1969 they moved to Lake Stevens. Les (CB handle "Ratchet") and Mickey were avid salmon fishermen.
After retirement in 1984, they moved to Shelter Bay in La Conner where they continued to enjoy their life on the water.
They also enjoyed traveling throughout the country in their motor home and spent many winters in Yuma, AZ.
He was a member of the Fir-Conway Lutheran Church. Les is survived by his wife and two daughters, Connie Henderson and husband Tom Pirotte of Seattle and Sharon Dunne, husband Steve and 3 grandchildren, Matt, Joe and Erin Dunne of Portland, Oregon.
Memorial services will be on Monday, February 21 at 2PM at Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, 18101 Fir Island Road.
Private family interment will be at Fir-Conway Lutheran cemetery.
Memorials can be made to Fir-Conway Lutheran Church or Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood.
Ada A. Smith
Born in Mount Vernon, Washington on February 17, 1918
passed away on Sun. January 2, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Ada A. Smith (Stearns) passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2005 in Mount Vernon. She was born the daughter of Lustius Edwin and Ada Pendleton Stearns, on February 17, 1918 in Mount Vernon. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1936. Ada was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Smith in 1974.
She is survived by her three children; Larry E. Smith, Barbara and husband Craig Nilson, Susan and husband Bruce Gaspard; four grandchildren, Brandon and Brock Nilson, Jessica and Robert Gaspard.
Visitation will be held at Kern Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 from 10AM to 5PM.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Kern Funeral Home. Burial in Mount Vernon cemetery. Memorials may be made to Skagit Hospice, 2031-A, Hospital Drive, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284.
Gene A. Hanson
Born in Mount Vernon on June 24, 1936
passed away on Fri. February 4, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Gene Arthur Hanson a life long Skagit Valley resident, passed away Friday, February 4th, 2005 at the Skagit Valley Hospital after an extended illness. He was 68 years old. He was born June 24, 1936 to Norman and Edna (Esther) Hanson (Kersey) in Mount Vernon and grew up primarily in the Mount Vernon and Sedro Woolley areas.
After service in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War, Gene married
Janice M. Gallacher July 3rd, 1958. They enjoyed 47 years of marriage. He was a Farm Implement, Lawn and Garden Mechanic for local area farm equipment dealers until his retirement from Barnett Implement in 1996 after 26 years of service.
He enjoyed friends and family, working on home improvements and working in the yard as well as camping, fishing and traveling. He kept his hand in mechanical things and enjoyed using a restored Farmall Tractor similar to one his Father had on the family farm when he was young.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Hanson of Mount Vernon, two sons; Rob Hanson, and his wife Laurie of Seattle, and Ray Hanson and his wife Joleen of Oldtown, Idaho, two grandchildren; Ryan and Austin Hanson of Oldtown, his mother Esther Kersey of Burlington and a brother Ronald and (Teresa) Simpson of Moses Lake, Washington; He was preceded in death by his father, Norman, and an older brother Robert, many years ago.
Graveside services are Wednesday February 9th, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Pleasant Ridge cemetery. Visitation hours will be held at Kern Funeral Home Monday 11:00AM to 5:00PM and also on Tuesday 9:00AM to 8:00PM. Memorials maybe made to North Puget Oncology 2000 Hospital Drive Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 or McLean Rd. Fire Department 15452 Beavermarsh Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
Morris M. Hernandez Sr.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 2, 1928
passed away on Tue. February 8, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Morris Hernandez Sr., 76 passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at his home in Mount Vernon. He was born June 2,1928 in Des Moines, Iowa to Juan & Librada Hernandez.
He Married Mercedes De Jesus Lopez March 9, 1946 in Granger, WA. They moved to Skagit Valley in 1948 and became long time residents of La Conner, WA. Together they had a strong marriage of 57 1/2 years and raised nine wonderful children. Their marriage was built on love and dedication to one another and their strong faith in God. His beloved wife passed away December 16, 2003 after battling cancer. He forever cherished the wonderful memories they shared. Together they enjoyed raising their children, traveling, and dancing. He missed and dreamt of her often.
He was a strong, hard working, and well respected man. From 1948 to 1963 Morris worked for Ray Barth Farms and T&H Rendering Plant. His Main profession was a butcher and a meat cutter for many years. He worked for Mount Vernon Meat Co. and Schenck Packing Co. Stanwood, retiring in 1990. From 1990 to 1994 he became a personal translator for Schenck Packing Co.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His genuine smile will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Morris enjoyed gardening, watching his children and grandchildren play sports, spending time with his family, and he always looked forward to his dinners with his kids. He enjoyed sharing stories of his past with his family. You could always count on him to make you smile with his wonderful sense of humor.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Knights of Columbus, La Conner Fire Department, La Conner Booster Club and a founder of the Guadalupe Club and the Mexican American Scholarship Fund.
He is survived by his nine children, his seven sons and their families are Morris Hernandez, Jr., wife Valerie their children Isaac, Ashley, and Ethan; Ron Hernandez, wife Cheryl, children Jessica & Terje Culp, Erica Hernandez & Tyler Payne, Halei & James Young, Daniette and Ashell Stites; Jerry Hernandez, wife Annie, their children Aaron and Amanda; Mike Hernandez fiance Susan Inich, their children Michelle, Angela and Cody Hernandez, Holly & Jeremy Fenton, and Mandy McKernan; Tony Hernandez, wife Margie, their children Ryan & Molly Hernandez, Paul and Chris; Jim Hernandez, his children Travis and Brian; Lionel Hernandez, wife Isabel their children Cassandra & Scott Dixon, Nancy & Matt Sisson, Justin & Maleena Hernandez, James and Shannon. His two daughters and their families are Belinda Torseth, Husband Ken, their children Renee& Bruce Avery and Eric Torseth and fiance Laura Freet; Anita Roozen, husband Michael, their chidren Alexander, Phillip, Andrew, Michaela and Brendan. His twelve great-grandchildren, Drew, Alona, and Mason Payne, Conner Gray and Ashton Coggins; Chandler Sisson; Kiara and Tiana Hernandez; James and Georgia Hernandez; Chayton Engelson; and Mercedes Avery. His brothers Manuel; Rudy, wife Jenny; John, wife Angelica. His sisters Juana, husband Pedro; Margarita, husband Manuel; Jesusa, husband Everardo; Amada, husband Rafael; Guadelupe, husband Auscencio; Teresa and sister-in-law Olga, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mercedes; his parents Juan and Librada Hernandez; 3 bothers and 1 sister-in-law Foster & Camerina; Ramiro and Guadelupe.
Viewing will be heldon Thursday, February 10, 2005 at Kern Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, February 11, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A vigil will be held at Sacred Heart Church in La Conner, WA on Friday, February 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in La Conner with a burial to follow at the Pleasant Ridge cemetery. A reception in honor of Morrisâ??s life will be held at the La Conner Middle School Gymnasium.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cederdale Fire Dist. #3, 19795 Anderson Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98274; La Conner Volunteer Fireman Association, P.O. Box 581 La Conner, WA 98257; or the Diabetes Association, 2805 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201.
Evon M. Storey
Born in Victoria Heights, Washington on April 24, 1927
passed away on Sat. February 12, 2005 and resided in Mount Vernon, WA
Evon M. Storey, age 77, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2005. She was born on April 24, 1927 in Victoria Heights, WA to William and Hazel (Wilkensen) Wohlfeil. Evon loved trying her hand at oil painting and enjoyed spending time doing genealogical research on her family. She spent 14 years in Alaska prior to coming to Skagit County. She has been a resident of Skagit County for the past 27 years.
Evon is survived by her husband, Herb of Mount Vernon; a daughter, Karen Davies and husband Ron of Juneau, AK; a son, Randy Storey of Juneau, AK; four sisters, Glenna Cotita of Pensacola, FL, Neva Wiess and husband Bill of Sacramento, CA, Adria Fisher and husband Chuck of Auburn, WA and Elizabeth Adams of Kilauea, Kauai, HI. She is also survived by one brother, Herman Wohlfeil of Hilo, HI; three grandchildren, Darcie Seibel, Mark Davies and Nick Storey all of AK; two great-grandchildren, Bryce Davies-Brown and Colby Seibel, both of AK; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Dorothy L. Vanderpool
Born in Columbus, Georgia on May 23, 1917
passed away on Sat. February 19, 2005 and resided in Stanwood, WA
Dorothy Lee Vanderpool, age 87, passed away on February 19, 2005 at a local care center. Dorothy was born on May 23, 1917 in Columbus, Georgia to Jeter D. and Paralee Beggs Guinn. She was raised in California where she graduated from Pomona High School. She married
Wilford N. Vanderpool on June 2, 1940. They were married
sixty-four years.
Dorothy was a talented preacher’s wife, choir director, soloist, and loving mother of two children.
She is survived by her husband, Wilford who served as an Army Chaplain in WWII, daughter, Linda L. Pryor, son and daughter-in-law, Stephen C. and Shegay Vanderpool, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and seven brothers.
A memorial service was held at the Marysville Church of the Nazerene, Marysville, WA.
Jack "Pop" Dellford Farnsworth
(September 27, 1945 - July 7, 2011)
Jack D. Farnsworth passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 7th at the age of 65. He was born in Berkeley, CA to Nelda “Sunny” Bingo (nee Fairchild) and Jack B. Farnsworth. He is survived by his son, Jack Farnsworth III, his daughter Chandra Lin Farnsworth, his daughter-in-law Cynthia L. Farnsworth, soon to be son-in-law Sean Downey, his grandchildren Joseph, Victoria and Jacinda, his brother Frank, his sister Jill, his mother and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.
“Pop” was the most giving, selfless, and thoughtful person known; he gave everything for his kids and grandkids. He was a very independent and proud man. He moved in with his son to save money for his daughter’s wedding. Then, although he was a very independent person, he stayed there when his son was laid off to help with the bills.
In addition to being a devoted dad to his children, Pop had many exceptional talents. In high school, he was involved in the Drama department doing technical work (though his teacher begged him to perform on stage, as he was always amusing his classmates with his offstage comedic antics). He was an avid linguist who particularly enjoyed speaking Italian, Swedish, and Finnish. He was a painter who loved working with acrylics in abstract and modern styles. He was a still photographer with a keen eye for composition and sensitivity to his subjects. He played acoustic guitar and sang with his kids. He was a history and geography buff with a particular interest in all things World War II. When it came to Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit he was a force to be reckoned with. He could out-doodle any doodle anywhere and had ridiculously perfect handwriting. He could even produce music with nothing but his fist and his armpit.
But above all else, Pop was an amazing writer - the only greater gift than his gift of words and language was his ability to create such dynamic characters and fascinating stories. He could write one-liners and three hour screenplays and anything in between. His writing came effortlessly due to his linguistic skills and vivid imagination, both of which he encouraged in his children and grandchildren. Pop was a firm believer in the power of creativity as a means of self-expression. All his talents continued to inspire his family until the end, and will continue to for generations to come.
Pop used to joke that his legacy would just be some "shower curtain rings that didn't fall down", a nod to one of his favorite films, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. But that couldn't be further from the truth. The truth is, Pop was one-of-a-kind - the type of rare human being that is artistic, generous, hard-working, devoted, loyal, intelligent, affectionate, and kind to small animals (just ask the neighborhood squirrels). In a nod of our own to the same film, "love... is not a big enough word. Not a big enough word to describe how we feel." We love you, Pop. You will be missed.
