Richard Leer, 64, was found dead in his home at 20310 Old Owen Rd. #32 on July 17 by Monroe police.
Rick was an avid RC pilot, an electronic wiz and a renowned finish carpenter who was known and loved around town by many.
There will be no services. For more information, please contact Lawrence Colby at PO Box 882, Monroe, WA 98272 or call Jenny at (425) 344-5299.
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David Ralph Winnie, born October 12, 1953 in Sarasota, FL, passed away suddenly on July 20, 2014 in Monroe, WA. He owned and operated Sky Valley Marine in Monroe for 16 years and had worked in the industry for about 40 years.
Dave was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed the outdoors, quads, jeeps, off-road riding, camping, panning for gold, and spending time with his sons and friends.
Dave is survived by his sons, Andrew Winnie and David “Alex” Winnie; his mother, Janet Karlsson; and former spouse, Lisa Winnie. He was preceded in death by his father, David Andrew Winnie.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Purdy & Kerr with Dawson Funeral Home, 409 W. Main St., Monroe, (360) 794-7049, purdykerr.com.
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Judy Maxim, 65, of Monroe, passed away on July 20, 2014 in Everett, WA with her husband, Brad, of 34 years by her side.
Judy was the middle child of three born to Phyllis Theiss and Harley Henrickson. She is survived by her husband, Brad; siblings, Karen Hansen and Hugh Henrickson; her children, Todd and Tracy and grandchildren, Tyler, Connor, Jake, Gunnar, Seth and Serenity.
Judy was a strong, loving mother to her two children and adored her grandchildren very much. Judy was very passionate about helping charities including helping to raise over $10,000 with the help of The Monroe Eagles Club for Children’s Hospital in memory of her preceded granddaughter, Trinity.
Judy graduated from Monroe High School in 1966 where she was a cheerleader, athlete, and all-around sports fan. She spent her time with family and friends watching her favorite teams play. She loved to dance, sing, go boating, camping and anything that involved being with the people she loved.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Children’s Hospital in memory of Trinity Luna Rierson Memorial #521135, P.O. Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145.
A memorial service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Monroe, WA on Friday, August 1 at 1 p.m.
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Anita Root, 83, of Monroe, died at Providence Hospital of complications following a stroke on July 19, 2014.
Anita was born in Wenatchee, Washington, the daughter of Arnold B. “Pete” and Sylvia Williams, and grew up in Bothell, Washington, where she met and later married the love of her life, Laver S. Root. They were married for 54 years before cancer took him away from her in January, 2002.
In the early years of her married life she worked as a waitress for several different restaurants and bars in Monroe, and later went on to become a bookkeeper for various businesses in the Monroe, Sultan, and Duvall areas.
While working and raising children, she still made time for civic activities. She was the past President of the Women’s Auxiliary for the Sky Valley Racing Association, a member of the Monroe Eagles Marching Drill Team and even bowled on a bowling team for the Johnson Bakery in Monroe.
Anita loved to read and to travel. She not only loved reading books of all genres, she also liked cookbooks, and had a very extensive collection. She enjoyed reading a good cookbook just as much as reading a novel. Her favorite vacation spot was Moclips, on the Washington Coast; the ocean was music to her ears. Before her husband Laver’s death in 2002, they had planned to take a train trip around the United States. They never did get to take that trip together, but after his death, she took the trip, visiting several different states by train, and enjoyed it immensely. Her only regret was that he wasn’t there to enjoy it with her.
Most recently when she was home, her love was her cat, Miss Kitty, and watching TV, with her favorite programs being Dr. Phil, Judge Judy, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Everyone knew if they called her during any one of those programs she was likely to tell you she’d call you back!!
She was known and loved by a lot of people. She had a smile and a wit that seemed to bring out the best in others. She had a deep and spontaneous laugh that was contagious and could fill a room. She was always willing to give a person a second chance and was willing to help out her fellow man. She taught her children to be kind to others. She often said, “If it wasn’t for the kindness of others, you kids wouldn’t have had shoes.” Money was tight in the early years with six growing children, but we never knew it. She worked hard to take care of everyone and she did a great job of it.
She leaves behind her six children, who loved and admired her: Sylvia Tongson and Ted (Paris, TX), Russ Root and Carol (San Diego), Mike Root and Sherri (Monroe), Rally Root (Monroe), Toni Freeman and Gregg (Stanwood) and Tracy Daggett and Bill (Everett), as well as 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and her long time best friend, Carole Hatton Tucker.
We the family would like to thank the very kind nurses and nursing assistants who took care of our mom on the neurology floor at Providence Hospital while she was there both times. She was taken care of with dignity and kindness; she felt safe and well cared for. She enjoyed being asked where she got her warm fuzzy blanket!!
A family memorial service will be held when her cremated remains are placed at Tahoma National Cemetery with Laver at a later date. Together Forever.
Mom, we know in our heads it was your time to go, but in our hearts it hurts. We are happy you are out of pain now and reunited with Dad. We love you very much; you will be greatly missed by all of us.
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James W. (Jim) Morse
November 9, 1928-July 23, 2014
A teacher and administrator for the Monroe School District for over 40 years, Jim was the son of Bill and Georgia Morse, of Edison, WA. He graduated from Burlington-Edison High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Army in Germany in1951-1952. In 1954, Jim met Clare Sloan of Kent. They were married in 1955 and made their first home in Bellingham while he attended Western Washington College of Education, receiving his B.A. in Education and Masters of Education degrees.
Jim is survived by Clare; their children, Kathie Webber, Patricia Valentine, Tom Morse, Mariane McLean, Caroline Ferguson, Jim Morse, Bill Morse, Joe Morse, and Lisa Smith-Morse; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and his sister, Lorna Franulovich.
The Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. on Aug. 4 at Bauer Funeral Chapel in Snohomish. Funeral mass is at 11 a.m. on Aug. 5 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Snohomish. Burial is at 3 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Bow Cemetery in Skagit County.
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J. Metz Evered passed away on July 23 at the age of 96.
“Metz”, the son of Barbara (Metzger) Evered and John Francis Evered, was born on November 26, 1917 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He spent his formative years in Livingston, Montana, and moved to Wenatchee, Washington as a teenager. He graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1933. When World War II broke out he was working for a logging company in the Oregon forests. While it was an industry that exempted him from military service, he believed it was his duty to serve his country. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and was sent overseas to Japan. For two years he served as an electronics technician repairing all shipboard electronics, then re-entered civilian life in 1946. He attended the University of Washington and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1952. After graduating from college he worked first as a bookkeeper, then entered the profession he continued until retirement as a salesman of building supplies. In his early years he enjoyed competitive sailing of Star class sailboats with a club at Leschi. On May 15, 1954 he married Charlotte Woosley. They resided in Bellevue, Washington where they raised their three children. The couple was married for 55 years until Charlotte’s death in 2009. Metz and Charlotte are best known as the owners of Sultan Hardware & Building Supply, which they purchased in 1971. They moved to Startup, Washington in 1978, fulfilling Metz’s dream of living on a river. They operated the business until their retirement in 2007.
Metz was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Evered, and his brother Paul Francis Evered. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Evered and son-in-law Gary Bezowsky; his son, J. Metz Evered, Jr. (Jay) and daughter-in-law Kellie (Langkow) Evered; and daughter, Joy Evered. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Katherine, Alice and Sarah Evered. Metz’s Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on August 7, 2014 at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA, www.evergreen-fh.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Pasado’s Safe Haven, P.O. Box 171, Sultan, WA 98294.
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Donna Kay Wagner (Clevenger), age 71, of Monroe, WA, passed away Sept. 7, 1986 from a broken heart! She lived the last years from Sept. 7, 1986 until July 30, 2014 entirely in bed from grieving over her only son, Thomas Drannan Wagner, dying at the age of 21 years. When he was killed by a drunk driver, she gave up the will to live.
Donna was born and raised in Morton, WA to Jack and Alice Clevenger who both preceded her in death, as well as her brother Gary Clevenger in 2003.
Donna leaves behind her grandson, Tyler Thomas Wagner of Monroe whom she loves dearly, and her husband of 54 years, Lowell Thomas Wagner. Thank you “Tom” for carrying the full load of taking care of me day and night! I love him so very much but you must go on now and be happy as we both know both of us died Sept. 7, 1986.
At Donna’s request, there will be no services, only a graveside for close family and friends. Why would I want services for people to pay their respects if they never made an effort to come see me when I was still alive? I will be laid to rest next to my son Tommy at the IOOF Cemetery in Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MADD or a charity of your choice.
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Theresa Sophia Zylstra went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 31, 2014, at age 86.
Theresa was born November 16, 1927, in Ogilvie, MN. She and her husband of 61 years, Clarence, were dairy farmers in the Duvall area for 50+ years. She was a dedicated wife and mother, was a lifetime member of the Christian Reformed Church and a member of New Hope Fellowship in Monroe.
Theresa is survived by her husband, Clarence, six children, Marie Van Voorst (Randy), Marvin Zylstra (Cathy), Raymond Zylstra (Holly), Stanley Zylstra (Joann), Arthur Zylstra (Ronda), and Carol Hudson (Kyle); siblings, Sophia Hoekstra, Richard De Jong, Agnes Zeismer, and Grace Howard; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held August 9, 2014, at New Hope Fellowship.
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Derek Wray Boyd was born May 4, 1965 and passed away peacefully in his sleep August 10, 2014 from ongoing health conditions.
Derek was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Karger. He was survived by his son, Robert Boyd; daughter, Rochelle Boyd; father, Edward Boucher, and his wife, Leanne; brothers, Dusty, Brady, and Corey Boucher; sister, Chere McKnight; nieces and nephews, Devan, Sienna, Courtlynn, Taylor and Kylie and his one grandson, Killian.
There will be a celebration of Derek’s life at J.D. Slicks Bar and Eatery in Sultan on Saturday August 16, at 4 p.m.
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Hazel Phylis Cassidy, born September 14, 1917 in Mellen, WI, was the seventh of eleven children born to Harry and Sarah Ruth Bushaw. She passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Monroe, WA Sunday, August 17, 2014.
After her marriage to Raymond E. Cassidy in November, 1934 she became a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother; loving her part in each role. Raymond’s occupation led them to live in seven different states including Eva Beach, Hawaii before settling in Washington in 1947. After relocating several times in Washington upon Ray’s retirement, the couple moved their last time to Monroe in 1973.
Hazel loved working in her yard and garden on Lewis Street. Furthering her gardening talents, Hazel became a member of the Monroe Garden Club, spending many devoted years beautifying the town and participating in countless events. After holding several different offices within the club, she was eventually honored to become a lifetime member.
After the death of her beloved husband, Hazel became a resident of Merrill Gardens Retirement home in 2001. Here, she enjoyed fellowship with friends, travel on field trips, bingo and the many forms of entertainment brought about by the activity director. She was extremely pleased to be appointed a Resident Ambassador; welcoming new residents and helping to make everyone feel accepted and befriended. Hazel moved out of Merrill Gardens to reside with her daughter and family at the age of 95 after breaking her hip, requiring a total replacement.
Hazel is survived by her daughter, Patricia (John) Roth of Monroe; daughter-in-law, Barbara Cassidy of Roseburg, OR; sister-in-law, Beatrice Bushaw of Mellen, WI; six grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a myriad of friends and loved ones.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Raymond; son, James; grandson, Brendan Cassidy; her parents and ten siblings.
A memorial service honoring Hazel’s life will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Morning Star Lutheran Church, 342 S. Lewis St., Monroe. Memorials in her name may be made to Children’s Hospital in Seattle, WA.
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Mildred J. Church, age 95, passed away on August 18, 2014 in Spokane, WA.
After moving from the Monroe area where she lived for many years, Mildred lived with her daughter in Davenport, WA.
Mildred was born on July 7, 1919 in Trenton, Missouri to Ernest and Helen Layman. After finishing school she married Dale Church. Dale was a Baptist minister in the Monroe/Bothell area for many years. Mildred was busy being a pastor’s wife, mother and a member of the WMU (Women’s Missionary Union). She taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school and was involved in various women’s activates and conferences.
Mildred is survived by her three children, Donna (Leroy) Hasenyager, Ron (Gayle) Church and Don (Rhonda) Church; along with six grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Dale Church and a brother, Don Layman.
A committal service was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the IOOF Cemetery in Monroe.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.
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Mark Peters passed away at his home in Seattle, Wash. on August 14, 2014. He lost his 16 month battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme, an aggressive brain cancer. He was 38 years old.
Mark graduated from Snohomish High School, Class of 1994. While in high school, he played football for the Snohomish Panthers. He went on to many different career choices, but found his calling when he became a locomotive engineer for Burlington Northern Santa Fe. He was with Burlington Northern Santa Fe for almost 10 years.
Mark loved playing board games, camping with his family, and loved taking trips to the beach. He was an avid Seahawks fan and was thrilled to watch them win a Super Bowl Championship.
Mark is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jenny, and his three children, Haley Molly and Riley. He is also survived by his mother, Linda Daniels; stepfather, Dan Daniels; father, Larry Peters; stepmother, Judi Peters and in-laws, C.H. and Jackie Rowe. He leaves behind countless relatives and friends.
Mark had a fantastic sense of humor and a great smile that will never be forgotten.
Services and a celebration of life are to be held on September 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 1818 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle, 98109.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating at www.loveformark.com
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Carson Lee Peter-Contesse, born December 7, 1995 in Portland, OR, departed this life suddenly on September 6, 2014 in Kern County, CA and has entered the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Carson graduated from Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe earlier this year. He enjoyed snowboarding at Stevens Pass; playing piano and composing his own music; dancing; hitting Boom City and celebrating the 4th of July with a bang; and spending time with his loving family and friends. Carson loved being around people and was known for putting others before himself.
Carson is survived by his parents, Olivier and Nancy Peter-Contesse; brother, Riley Peter-Contesse; grandparents, Henri and Luzia Peter-Contesse; and many other extended family members and close friends.
A funeral service celebrating Carson’s life will be held on Friday, September 19 at 5 p.m. at Purdy & Kerr with Dawson Funeral Home, 409 W. Main St., Monroe.
Memorials in his name may be made to Cascade Friends Camp.
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Dee passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, August 30, 2014.
She was born on July 13, 1940 in Snoqualmie and lived most of her life in Monroe. She married her high school sweetheart, George Schab, after graduation and worked many years at The Candy Cane Drive In and TriValley Pharmacy. Her favorite place to be was on the ocean beaches and she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.
Dee was proceeded in death by her father, Ralph Thomas Gibson; her mother, Margaret Irene Gibson; first love, George Schab; niece, Lisa Stotko and nephew, Ian Gibson.
She is survived by her son, Robbie Lee Schab, and his wife, Deana, of Monroe; son, Scott Raymond Schab, of Snohomish and daughter, Suzee Alexis Schab of Everett; three grandchildren, Amanda Schab, Mariah Schab and Robbie Schab, Jr. and a great-granddaughter, Raylah. Dee is also survived by her sister, Sandy Walker; sister, Nancy Stotko, and husband, Bob; sister, Carol Candelor, and husband, Denny; brother, Tom Gibson and wife, Jerri and numerous nieces and nephews.
At Dee’s request, there will be no services.
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Aurelius “Rink” de Vries, age 93, of Duvall, WA passed away peacefully on his own terms Thursday morning, September 11, 2014. 
He was born in St. Nicolaasga, Friesland, Netherlands on March 20, 1921 to Richard and Henrietta de Vries. At the young age of three he traveled by steamboat to America; arriving first in New York then traveling by train to Chicago and finally arriving by car in Snohomish, WA in May, 1924.
His family settled in the Snoqualmie Valley and began a life as dairy farmers. Rink attended school at the Vincent Schoolhouse in Carnation, WA through 8th grade and later Tolt High School, graduating in 1939. He then moved to California to study airplane mechanics for two years, but his farming roots led him back to his family farm in Duvall, WA where he began working as a dairy farmer. On March 17, 1951 he married Phyllis Stuart in Arlington, WA. One year later they welcomed their son, Richard “Rick,” and later their daughter, Denise; raising them on the same farm.
He started his own business as a hay truck driver; farming and hauling hay for 73 years. He earned the reputation of being a tough, hard-working Dutchman with the sweetest smile and the biggest hands. He enjoyed his daily tasks on the farm, coffee time with friends and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father and sister, Antje Faber.
He is survived by wife, Phyllis de Vries; sister, Tina Streutker; son, Richard de Vries (Randy) and daughter, Denise Lowber (Craig); his six grandchildren, Jera Gilmore (Rocky), Case de Vries (Annalisa), Krystal Lowe (Ryan), Brett de Vries (Megan), Kayla Lowber and Caleb Lowber (Kelsey); his nine great-grandchildren, Reed, Raely, Cameron, Elise, Luke, Levi, Brady, Conner and Ellis; as well as several local nieces and nephews and several family descendants living in the Netherlands.
A coffee and dessert reception will be held in his honor Saturday, September 27, 2 – 5 p.m. at the Vincent Schoolhouse in Carnation, WA.
As Aurelius would always say…
‘t beste hjer!
Translation: “Good bye, take care, see you.”
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Adeline was born May 9, 1910 on a wheat farm near Ritzville, Wash. to Andrew and Carolyn Schrag. She died on September 17, 2014, with her family by her side in Monroe, Wash.
Adeline moved with her family to Monroe at age 13. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1929. Adeline and Herb Schwartz were married in 1931. They owned and operated Herb’s Grocery in Monroe from 1939 to 1957. In 1966 Adeline graduated from EJC as a licensed practical nurse. She worked at and retired from Monroe Valley General Hospital.
Herb passed away in 1982. In 1996 Adeline and Abe Unruh were married. Abe passed away in 1998.
Adeline is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Pearson, and sons, Dale (Jeanne) Schwartz and Dean Schwartz, all of Monroe; nine grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; stepdaughter, Janet Osborn; and stepsons, Mel, Don (Beverly) and Ken (Corrine) Unruh.
Adeline was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Grant; granddaughter, Toni Bukowski; son-in-law, Wallace Pearson; and niece, Judy McInturf, who live with the Schwartz’s.
Adeline was a member of the Monroe Community Chapel. A memorial service is planned for October 11, 2014, 11 a.m. at Monroe Community Chapel, 14365 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe, WA.
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Bernice Cook of Monroe, Washington passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the age of 90.
Bernice was born January 15, 1924 in Alborn, Minnesota, to John and Alma Peterson. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Jay W.) Goss of Monroe; grandchildren, Sarah and Steven Goss; niece, Lynda (Philip) Bryson of Longmont, Colorado; and grandniece, Kim Delich and her two children, Grayson and Annie of Des Moines, Washington. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Robert (Bob) Neil Cook; sisters, Edythe Cook and Esther Schneid; and brothers, Leonard, Haley, and Kenneth Peterson.
In 1929, Bernice’s family moved from Minnesota to Parkland, Washington where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942. In 1945, she and Bob were married and moved to Seattle, where she worked as a secretary for the Boeing Company, and later as an escrow officer for a real estate firm. She became one of the first two women in Seattle to earn a real estate broker’s license.
In 1964, she moved to Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter. There she was active in leading Brownies and Girl Scouts, and also volunteered for the Head Start program. As Bob’s career with U.S. Steel advanced, they moved again in 1970 to Alamo, California. Upon his retirement in 1978, they moved for one last time to build their dream home at Sunland Golf Club in Sequim. After Bob passed away in March, 2000, she spent her last years living with her daughter, Connie, and son-in-law, Jay, and their children in Monroe.
Bernice had a natural gift for music, including true perfect pitch, which manifested itself quite early. As a child she played accordion so well she was once invited to perform on a Tacoma radio station. Anyone who heard her play the piano will remember her sophisticated touch and rare talent for improvisation, as well as her mastery of Chopin and Rachmaninov. She was also talented in sewing and arts and crafts; she loved to refinish furniture, collected antiques, loved classical music, poetry, and traveling with Bob. Her good-natured sense of humor endeared her to everyone and brought smiles wherever she went.
Bernice will be interred with Bob at Tahoma National Cemetery. At her request there will be no memorial service. Any donations in her honor may be made to KCTS at www.kcts.org/donate, or KING FM at www.king.org.
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Kimberly Sue Davidson McBride, 43, passed away of sudden cardiac arrest on September 5, 2014 at her home in Duvall, WA. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Todd McBride; children Nathan 15, Benjamin 13, and Meredith 10; as well as brother, Jeffrey Edward Davidson and parents, Lynn and Sue Davidson and many loving family members from the McBride and Davidson families. She is preceded in death by her little twin sisters, Deborah and Dana.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Kimberly grew up in the County of Mathews, Virginia amongst many childhood friends; attending Mathews High School, excelling in basketball and track and graduating in June of 1989. Following high school, she enrolled at Brigham Young University, and was soon called to serve an eighteen month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bordeaux, France. Completing her education, she graduated from BYU in April, 1997.
While attending BYU she met her future husband, Doug, and following their separate missions, (Doug to Dominican Republic) they were married for all Time and Eternity in the LDS San Diego Temple.
Kimberly’s focus in life was to be a wife and mother, but those pursuits led her to serve actively in her church and community with almost unbridled energy and attention. Her Life’s Loves were God, Family, Church, friends, neighbors, and any stranger she could possibly befriend.
Services were held in the LDS Redmond Washington Stake Center on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Her body now resides in the quiet little Novelty Hill Cemetery in Duvall, WA.
In lieu of other options, please make any donations to:
Riverview Education Foundation
PO Box 1660
Duvall, WA 98019
http://refweb.org/
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Bonnie Leona Foss, 72, of Monroe, WA, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2014.
A memorial service will be held on October 25 at 4 p.m. at Cascade Community Church. A reception will follow.
Bonnie was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 4, 1942. She graduated from Santa Maria High School and soon after married Allen Foss on November 4, 1961. They were married for 30 years. Bonnie and Allen raised four children while living in San Gabriel and Temple City, California; and Bellevue, Sedro Woolley, Newhalem and Concrete, Washington. Bonnie also resided in Mt. Vernon and Monroe, Washington.
Bonnie was a homemaker for over 20 years before working for the National Park Service, retiring in 2005. She enjoyed train travel, crafting, reading, bargain hunting, playing card games and Bunco, volunteering in her daughter’s classroom, but most of all hanging out with her grandchildren! She was also actively involved in the Red Hats and the East County Senior Center.
Bonnie is survived by her four children, Steve (Redmond, WA), Phil (Colorado Springs, CO), Doug (Buckeye, AZ) and Denyse (Monroe, WA); two daughters-in-law, Samara Foss and Anne Foss; one son-in-law, Jason Hutchinson; eight beautiful grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda, Jessica, Chris, Cameron, Carson, Oliver and Max; and one adorable great-grandson, Jaxon. She is also survived by two step-granddaughters, Cassidy and Hayley and many loving cousins and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. The family of Bonnie Foss wishes to thank the preceding organizations as well as Providence Hospital, Regency Care Center of Monroe, Visiting Angels and Providence Hospice Care.
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Ron L. Davis
March 2, 1953- October 4-2014
Ron L. Davis, 61, of Bothell, Wash. passed away after an extended illness on October 4, 2014.
Ron was born on March 2, 1953 in Monroe, Wash. His family moved to Arlington, Wash., where he spent his childhood.
Ron loved motorcycle riding, golfing and blues harmonica music. He was a remodel contractor by trade for 30 years. He enjoyed spending his time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Stepanek Davis; one daughter, Tara (Nate) Rich; one son, Aaron; one grandson, Lucas; one granddaughter, Lyla; three brothers, Bud, Doug, and Glenn Davis; two sisters, Linda (Reuwsaat) and Marlene (Rosenbach); and many nieces and nephews. May his soul rest in peace.
A celebration of life memorial will be held Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Blue Boy West Golf Course, 27927 Florence Acres Rd., Monroe from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
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