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Harold (Gene) Eugene Jones
Born in Sedro-Woolley on Aug. 29, 1947
Departed on Nov. 22, 2002 and resided in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Visitation: Monday Nov. 25, 2002
Graveside Services: Wednesday Nov. 27, 2002
Cemetery: Hamilton Cemetery
HAROLD E. “GENE” JONES, 55, a lifelong Concrete area resident passed away on Friday November 22, 2002 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon.
Gene was born on August 29, 1947 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, the son of Ernest and Fern Bowers Jones. He was raised and attended school in Concrete, graduating with the class of 1967. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany during the Viet Nam Conflict. Gene worked as a truck driver for Hornbeck Logging, L.G. Cunningham Logging and for the P&W Cedar Products shake mill. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his bike up and down Highway 20.
He is survived by his brothers, Howard of Mount Vernon, Ralph & his wife Donna of Sedro-Woolley and Tom & John Jones, both of Concrete. His sisters, Marge Ketchum and her husband Bill of Everett and Mary Hanson and husband Gary of North Bend, WA. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Lloyd, Walt and Sam Jones and 2 sister-in-laws, Linda Jones and Nadine Jones and a special friend, Marie Noisey. The family suggests memorials be made to the Concrete Food Bank. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM. at the Hamilton Cemetery, Pastor Don Coulter of the Living Faith Foursquare Church in Burlington officiating. Military honors provided by the George Baldridge Past #43 of Sedro-Woolley. Visitation will be on Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Services and arrangements under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Holly Jo Blanco
Born in Los Angeles, CA on Nov. 2, 1951
Departed on Nov. 24, 2002 and resided in Burlington, WA.
Graveside Services: Tuesday Nov. 26, 2002
Cemetery: Union Cemetery
HOLLY JO BLANCO, 51, a Burlington, WA area resident went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 24, 2002 in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
She was born on November 2, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Geryal & Doris Gray Patterson.
Holly loved to grow heirloom vegetables and herbs and collect their seeds. She also loved the fresh eggs from her chickens and enjoyed nature and wildlife.
She also liked to knit, bead and was the Canasta Queen of the family. Her grandchildren loved their Na-Na very much and she loved to play with them.
Holly was united in marriage to Sal Blanco in 1991 and for the past several years they have made their home together in Burlington.
She is survived by her beloved husband Sal at the family home. Her mother, Doris Patterson. Her 4 children, Jessica Garnett and her husband E.J. Novotny, James Garnett and his wife Kymberly, Ruby Winter and her husband John Petrie and Jude Winter. 4 grandchildren, Chris & Sara Novotny, Samantha Garnett and Noah Petrie. 3 sisters, Susan Bauguss, Andrea Flanigan and Penny Lyon. 2 brothers, Mark & Lon Patterson and many other relatives by whom she will be fondly remembered. Holly was preceded in death by her father, Geryal Patterson earlier this year.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 26, 2002 at 2:00 PM at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. Services and arrangements under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Shirley May Sparrs
Born in Mount Vernon, WA on Nov. 24, 1923
Departed on Nov. 14, 2002 and resided in Burlington, WA.
Celebration of Life: Sunday Nov. 24, 2002
Cemetery: Greenhills Memorial Cemetery
SHIRLEY MAY SPARRS, 78, A longtime Burlington area resident passed away on Thursday November 14, 2002 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon following an extended illness.
She was born on November 24, 1923 in Mount Vernon, WA, the daughter of Ashleigh M. & Bertha R. Moen Flowers. As a young girl she moved to California where she was raised until returning to Burlington where she graduated from B-EHS in 1941. She was married to George I. Sparrs in Mount Vernon, WA on October 7, 1946 and they made their home in Burlington. Shirley assisted George in their construction company for many years until his retirement. George preceded her in death in 1985.
Shirley has spent the past 15 years traveling with her special companion and friend, Helge Sorenson. She also enjoyed painting, gardening, Sunday dinners and had a fondness for animals and much much love for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping at the ocean with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Karleen (Penne) Penley-Sparrs of Burlington. 3 grandsons, Ken (Janet) Fellers and Kirk (Kelly) Fellers all of Mount Vernon, and Keith Fellers of Burlington and 1 granddaughter, Michelle (Jim) Lofgren of Burlington. 6 great-grandchildren, Angela and Heather Fellers and Heather’s fiancee, Anthony Zylstra, Brittney and Kayla Fellers and Mitchell and Emily Lofgren. 1 great-great-grandchild, Isaiah Lopez. 4 sisters, Dorothy (Jerry) Kelly, Rita Hangstefer, Anita (Ted) Ricci and Patricia (Ed) Bass. 1 brother, Wilfred Flowers. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Family suggests memorials be made to the Skagit Humane Society.
A Celebration of Life for family & friends will be held on Sunday November 24, 2002, beginning at 2:00 PM at Shirley’s home, 1500 E. Rio Vista, in Burlington. A graveside inurnment service will be held on Friday December 6, 2002 at 1:30 PM at the Burlington Cemetery. Cremation and service arrangements under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Marguerite Lucille Davis
Born in Sedro-Woolley, WA on Dec. 12, 1919
Departed on Feb. 7, 2003 and resided in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Celebration of Life: Thursday Feb. 13, 2003
Cemetery: Union Cemetery
Marguerite Davis, a lifelong resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on February 7, 2003 at a local care center. She was 83.
Marguerite was born in Sedro-Woolley on December 12, 1919, to Louis and Zelma (Eller) Jones. She was raised in Sedro-Woolley and graduated with the class of 1937 from Sedro-Woolley High School.
In 1940 she married Maurice Davis and they continued to live in Sedro-Woolley where they raised their five children. When her youngest child started kindergarten, Marguerite enrolled in the nursing program at Skagit Valley College. She received her A.A. degree in Nursing in 1963. She worked as a geriatric nurse at Northern State Hospital until it closed in 1973. She then worked at the Morgan Center in Bremerton, commuting home to Sedro-Woolley each weekend, until she retired in 1984.
Marguerite’s life was characterized by her giving nature and concern for others. With her generous heart and ready smile, she was always willing to offer a helping hand, a listening ear, or a cup of coffee around the kitchen table. She lived out her Christian faith in word and in deed and touched the lives of so many. As a policeman and volunteer firefighter, her husband Maurice met many people in distressed situations and he often brought home stranded motorists, or homeless, abused, or neglected people. Marguerite welcomed all into their home with food, clothes, and even a place to stay until they could be on their own.
Mrs. Davis cherished her role as a mother and was involved in her children’s activities. When her children were young she was a Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, and PTA member and officer. She was always in the front row for every musical performance or sporting event in which her children participated, and still found time to bake bread, maintain a garden, preserve most of the family’s fruits and vegetables, and sew clothes for her kids. Her children’s friends were always welcome at the Davis home and the house seemed to be constantly filled with family, friends, good food on the table, love, and laughter. Marguerite enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband until his death in 1969. She also enjoyed camping, clamming, and most of all, picnics. On a sunny day she would call friends and family together for a picnic, either in her backyard or a local park. She was a great cook and had the amazing ability to prepare a meal for five people or for fifty, with ease.
A much-loved role in Marguerite’s life was that of being a grandmother. She delighted in spoiling each new grandchild that was added to the family. A visit to Grandma’s house meant lots of hugs, warm cinnamon rolls, picking raspberries in the garden, and more hugs. Her eleven grandchildren, along with her own five children, were the joy of her life.
Marguerite was also active in church and community organizations. She was a life-long member of Cascade Christian Church where she was a song leader and choir member. She was an officer for the Skagit County Retired Public Employees and was a member of the Concerned Citizens for UGH. She served on the election board and was also a precinct committee chairperson. She enjoyed the activities at the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center. She also enjoyed traveling with her friends after she retired.
In 1996 Marguerite was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but she faced this battle with her usual courage, faith, and sense of humor. With the help of her children, relatives, friends, neighbors, and hired caregivers, she was able to remain in her home in Sedro-Woolley until January of 2000. She moved first to HomePlace Special Care Center in Burlington, and then to San Juan Care Center in Anacortes. Marguerite’s family is deeply grateful to all of those who provided care, visited, sent cards, and supported the family with prayers and well-wishes during her extended illness.
In addition to her husband Maurice, Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather Lloyd Harmon, and her sister, Marie Jones Spurling.
She is survived by her five children and their families: daughter Margery and husband Dan Bennett of Anacortes, and Margery’s children David and Angela Brittingham; son Chuck Davis and his wife Catherine of Samish Island and their children Peter, Lane, and Allison Davis; son Norm Davis and his wife Beverly of Seattle, and Norm’s children Carolyn, Anne, and Jana Davis; daughter Marilyn and her husband Bill Schwartz of Bellingham, and their children Nate Schwartz (wife Heather), Katy Erickson (husband Mark) and Kirsten Schwartz; daughter Marlene and her husband Randy Swenson of Samish Island; her two brothers: Herbert Jones and his wife Alma of Mount Vernon, and Marv Harmon and his wife Doris of Ellensburg; sister-in-law Maudie Davis of Oak Harbor, and numerous nieces and nephews that she dearly loved.
A celebration of Marguerite’s life will be held at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 2 PM. After the service she will be laid to rest at Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. A social time and meal will follow at the Sedro-Woolley Community Center.
The family suggests memorials to the Cascade Christian Church, 534 Township St., Sedro-Woolley, or to a favorite charity.
Tony Perez Murillo, Jr.
Born in San Jose, CA on Jan. 9, 1946
Departed on Feb. 6, 2003 and resided in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Memorial Service: Monday Feb. 10, 2003
TONY P. MURILLO, Jr., 57, a Sedro-Woolley area resident and supporter, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2003, surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.
Tony was born on January 9, 1946 in San Jose, CA, the son of Tony M. & Rita (Perez) Murillo. He was raised and attended school in Canoga Park, CA. In the early 1960’s he was working at the local VA Hospital and met Rita Avila. They were married in October of 1967 and they made their home in California until moving to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington in 1971. In 1982 they came to Sedro-Woolley. Tony had worked as a contract carpenter for many years. Tony’s biggest joy was doing for and the helping for others.
He volunteered more than just his time for civic and youth activities in and around the Sedro-Woolley area. He volunteered countless hours as a coach for the Steelclaw Wrestling Club, the Sedro-Woolley Youth Little League Assoc. and the Sedro-Woolley Youth Soccer program. He often was the first to arrive to prepare for an event and the last to leave after the cleanup was done. He lived for and loved those kids. He was well known around his little athletes as “Coach” or “Gramps”. He also volunteered his time for several civic organizations.
Tony is survived by his wife Rita at the family home in Sedro-Woolley. His daughter and son-in-law, Rita Lorraine & Butch Johnson. His grandchildren, James & Alfred “Bo” Murillo and Julie Johnsen. His mother, Rita Murillo. His 8 siblings, Tonia Amado, Herman Murillo, Alice Morales, Trinidad Gonzales, Mary, Arnold, Bill and Gilbert Murillo. Also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Tony, a sister Margaret Ramirez and a brother Alfred Murillo.
The family suggests memorials be made to Sedro-Woolley Little League.
A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held Monday February 10, 2003 at 7:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. Inurnment will be in California.
Cremation arrangements under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Herbert D. Nightingale
Born in Walla Walla, WA on May. 7, 1927
Departed on Feb. 1, 2003 and resided in Burlington, WA.
Memorial Service: Saturday Feb. 8, 2003
Cemetery: Private
Herbert D. Nightingale, a resident of Burlington, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2003 in Honolulu, Hawaii at the age of 75 years. He was born May 7, 1927 in Walla Walla, Washington, the son of Henry and Ruth Kienholz Nightingale. Herb grew up in the Walla Walla area and there attended school. Herb served with the US Navy during WWII. After the war, he attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, graduating in 1949 with a BA in Economics and Business Administration. He attended University of Washington’s Graduate School of Business Administration focusing on accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1953. Herb came to Sedro-Woolley in 1956 where he worked as a comptroller for Skagit Corporation until the mid 1970’s. He then joined the CPA firm Larson, Gross, Thompson, & Nightingale as a partner in Mount Vernon. He later operated his own practice Nightingale & Matheson for many years. He was married to Marilyn Worline on August 3, 1963 in Sedro-Woolley. Herb was a member and past president of the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club, a member of Central United Methodist Church, Skagit Golf & Country Club, AICPA, and a member and past president of the Society of CPA’s.
Herb is survived by his wife Marilyn at their family home in Burlington. A sister Carol Nightingale of Des Moines, WA. Four children, Carolyn Scheif and her husband Ron of Indianapolis, IN, David Nightingale and his wife Celia of Olympia, WA, Stephen Nightingale and Sheri Morgan of Burlington, WA, and Randy Nightingale and his wife Chris of Snoqualmie, WA. 5 grandchildren, Reed and Joel Nightingale, Christine Scheif, and Spencer and Sophie Nightingale.
Herb often used the term “a real gentleman” to describe someone he admired, and he had many gentlemanly qualities himself. He was a man who took his responsibilities seriously, and he dealt honorably and ethically with his associates and clients. Although somewhat reserved and formal in manner, he treated people with courtesy and consideration. He loved and was loyal to his family; he made and kept lifelong friends. He took more pride in his children’s worth and accomplishments than in his own. His family will greatly miss their own “real gentleman.”
Memorial Services will be Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 1:00PM at the Central United Methodist Church on Polte Road in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Private interment services will be at Hawthorne Memorial Park in Mount Vernon. Memorials are suggested to Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club, Sedro-Woolley Central United Methodist Church, or Queens Medical Center memo: Social Work Dept. Attn: Corporate Secretary Office 1301 Punchbowl St. Honolulu, HI 96813.
Arrangements and services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Freda M. Denney
Born in Seattle, WA on Jul. 31, 1911
Departed on Feb. 3, 2003 and resided in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Private Family Graveside: Friday Feb. 7, 2003
Cemetery: Private
Freda M. Denney passed away Monday, February 3, 2003 at her home in Sedro-Woolley at the age of 91 years. She was born July 31, 1911 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Alfred C. and Lillian Clausen Kelly. Freda grew up in West Seattle and later resided in Tacoma, Seattle, and Everett before coming to Sedro-Woolley in 1973. She enjoyed reading, reading scripture and books.
Freda is survived by her son, Cleon Denney and his wife Rita of Oak Harbor. 2 grandchildren, Marnie Fox and Troy Denney, and 3 great grandchildren Bridgett and Brittany Fox and Cleon Denney. 1 brother Melvin Kelly and his wife Dorcas of Sedro-Woolley.
Private family graveside services will be Friday, February 7, 2003 at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery
with Ron Calkins officiating. Arrangements and Services under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Nels Mikkel Lunde
Born in Minnesota on Jul. 2, 1914
Departed on Jan. 31, 2003 and resided in Marblemount, WA.
Graveside Service: Thursday Feb. 6, 2003
Cemetery: Bow Cemetery
Nels Mikkel Lunde passed away Friday, January 31, 2003 at his home in Marblemount, WA at the age of 88 years. He was born July 2, 1914 in Minnesota the son of Mikkel Bakken and Marie Lunde. Nels grew up in the Day Creek area until moving to Mount Vernon where he resided for many years working for Darigold from 1936 till 1973 as a maintenance engineer. On April 23, 1949, he was married to Kathryn Townsend in Yakima, WA. After his retirement, Nels and Kathryn moved to Marblemount where they have resided for the past 28 years. During the early years of their retirement, they became snowbirds going to Arizona for the winter. Nels enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, working in his garden, but most of all he will be remembered for his love of people and life. He also was a member of the Eagles and American Legion. Nels is survived by his daughter Gretchen Lunde Stewart of Marblemount and a son Nels E. Lunde of Concrete. 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn on March 15, 1998 and his son Leon in 1978.
Graveside Services will be Thursday, February 6, 2003 at 2:00PM at the Bow Cemetery with Chaplin Wayne Stiles officiating. The family requests that friends and family meet at Lemley Chapel by 1:00PM on Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery for services. Memorials are suggested to Skagit Hospice and the family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you for the services provided by Skagit Hospice. Visitation will be from Monday to Wednesday from 9AM to 5PM at Lemley Chapel.
Arrangements and Services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Harold J. Renfro
Born in Sedro-Woolley, WA on Dec. 14, 1904
Departed on Jan. 30, 2003 and resided in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Service: Wednesday Feb. 5, 2003
Cemetery: Private
HAROLD J. RENFRO, 98, a lifelong resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2003 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley.
Harold was born in Sedro-Woolley on December 14, 1904, the son of James H. & Flora V. Wall Renfro. He was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1926, after returning from Seattle where he helped his father as a brick mason. Harold had already passed his civil service exam and finally began working for the U.S. Postal Service in 1927 when a job became available in Sedro-Woolley. On July 16, 1929 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Bradford in Snohomish, WA and they made their home together in Sedro-Woolley until her death in 1985. Harold was a postal carrier in town for 23 years and then took a driving rural route for 12 years. He had recalled being one of the first out after heavy snow storms and delivering mail to wives and family of servicemen overseas during the wars. He retired in 1962.
Harold enjoyed photography, and was one of the first in Sedro-Woolley to take color photos. He also liked hiking and fishing, and was one of the organizing founders of the Wildcat Steelhead Club. He and several of his fishing friends over the years hiked into and stocked over 22 lakes and streams with fish in the North Cascades.
He was a member of the I.O.O.F. since 1922, the Alpine Club, the National Association of Letter Carriers, the Wildcat Steelhead Club and the Sedro-Woolley Museum.
Harold is survived by his daughter, Dolores Renfro of Sedro-Woolley, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Sarah &Gussie Renfro.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 5, 2003 at 3:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. Inurnment will be in the I.O.O.F. section of Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. Visitation available thru services on Wednesday, followed by cremation under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of Skagit County or the Arthritis Foundation.
