Milestones

James W. Roumonada A wonderful example of one of the best of the world’s “Greatest Generation”, a husband, father, grand and great grandfather and friend in service to so many, James William Roumonada, passed away quietly Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in his residence at Sunrise of Edmonds, an assisted living facility in which both he…

Eleanor (Ellie) Schweihs It is with the deepest sorrow that I must report what I consider to be the untimely demise of my beautiful wife after 29 years. Eleanor Ellie Schweihs was born in 1949 in Port Jervis, New York as Eleanor Rita Duryea to parents Edwin H Duryea and wife Carmella A Duryea. Her…

Kathleen Collins Brougher February 22, 1939 – May 24, 2022 Kathleen (known as Kathy, Kate, or Katie) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and grew up in the nearby borough of Ben Avon. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1960 and became a teacher at her alma mater Avonworth High School, where she taught…

Michael Justin Karr Michael Justin Karr (Jud/Judbud), 46, of Edmonds, WA, died unexpectedly April 23. He was the son of Mike Karr and Christine Deiner-Karr of Edmonds. Justin was born and raised in Edmonds on 81st Place West. He spent his youth playing outside with friends, going to Yost Pool, and earning badges in Boy…

Philip E. Clement May 28, 1928 – May 30, 2022 Age 94, of Shoreline, was taken home to be with his Lord at Crista Assisted Living surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Ransomville, NY. Phil served in the army in post-war Japan. He attended Seattle Pacific College where he met and…

John Michael Stannard John Michael Stannard, 62, a Williston, ND native, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2022, in Edmonds, Washington. John was born March 18, 1960, in Killeen, Texas to Thomas and Kay Stannard. Growing up in Williston ND, John enjoyed boating, water skiing, campfires, family, and friends at Paradise Point. In his youth,…

Martha Elizabeth (Hansen) Orvis Martha Elizabeth (Hansen) Orvis “ran with perseverance the race marked out for her” and went to heaven on May 17, 2022 (Heb. 12:1). She was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 14, 1959 into a family that instantly adored her. Though SMA kept her in a wheelchair, Martha was not her wheelchair…

Betty M. Olheiser Betty Marie Olheiser, 87, Shoreline, WA died peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2022, with family at her side. She had spent her last weeks at home recovering from recurrent strokes before the Lord called her to eternal life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 29, at…

Anona McGibbon Feb 14, 1934 ~ April 4, 2022 Anona McGibbon, beloved wife of John McGibbon for 40 years, passed away at home from cancer on April 4, 2022. Anona, aka Noni, was born to John and Henrietia Hensley in Seattle, WA on February 14, 1934. Befitting a Valentine’s Day lady, she was constantly kind,…

Sharon McFarland passed away quietly in her Mountlake Terrace apartment on the morning of February 7, 2022. Born to Gerald and Marguerite Smither in Everett, Washington, in 1933, she attended Everett public schools. Her sharp intellect resulted in moving up a grade, and she graduated in 1950. Sharon Smither met Charles McFarland on a blind…

Barbara (Bobbie) J. Roumonada Formerly Bobbie Butler  It is with equal parts of sadness and joy that we acknowledge that our wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Bobbie Roumonada passed away peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Edmonds WA on Thursday April 14, 2022. Bobbie’s suffering was relatively brief, her passing was with her husband Jim…

Robert Petersen Robert passed away at home on March 29, 2022. He was born June 30, 1939, the son of Louis and Klea “Lorena” Petersen in Pocatello, Idaho. He married JoAnn Schmidinger on December 26, 1970 in Pocatello. Robert graduated from the South Dakota School of mines with a master’s in physics. He taught physics…

Lori Anne Peña July 19, 1957 – March 19, 2022 True to her fire spirit, Lori was born in Seattle, WA on July 19, 1957, the hottest day of the year reaching 84.4 F. She was previously married to Mac Ross and forever wed to Edmonds, WA, her port in a storm, her haven. Though…

Robert Edward Wilson: Captain, Doctor, President, District Governor, Papa Bob Bob was born in Emmaus, PA at his parents’ veterinary hospital. In his childhood, Bob was active in scouting and attained scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from Allentown High School he attended the University of Pennsylvania. Following graduation from Penn’s veterinary school…

Donna Lee Allen Hoggins 03/07/32-02/24/22 Donna Lee Allen was born on March 7, 1932 to E.M. “Jack” and Ruth Jessie Allen, in Wenatchee, Washington, which Donna always proudly noted is “the Apple Capital of the World”. Donna spent her young years in Monitor. Throughout her life, Donna was known by many loving nicknames including.  “Donna Lee”,…

Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw, 54, died peacefully Thursday morning surrounded by her family in Everett after a battle with cancer. She was elected in November 2019 as the first Latinx judge in Snohomish County. Lopez-Shaw was scheduled to be a speaker at this Saturday’s Edmonds International Women’s Day event, organized by Edmonds…

Helen E. Gilbertson 1/26/1929 ~ 2/19/2022 Helen was born to the late Theresa Henricka Ettlin and Lee Baerny in Derringer, Washington on January 26, 1929. She was the third child in a family of seven. Her father Lee was born in Deiting, Switzerland, and he immigrated to Washington where he and another Swiss farm­hand purchased…

Beloved mother and grandmother, Lois Ambacher (née Softky) was born in Seattle, WA in 1936 and passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2021.  She graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1952 and from the University Of Washington School Of Nursing in 1957. Lois met her husband Clyde Ambacher while working as a nurse at…

Kenneth Burd Reid April 16, 1944 – February 12, 2022 “I’d rather be sorry for something I’ve done,” Ken Reid liked to joke, quoting one of his favorite Kristofferson songs, “than for something that I didn’t do.” In that spirit, Ken lived a full life, rich with adventures and achievements, laughter and love. Kenneth Burd…

Sharalyn Sue Schwartz Ramm 12/12/1940–1/23/2022 Sharalyn (Shari) may have been small in stature but she lived life BIG. Born to Clarence and Helen Schwartz in Grand Rapids Minnesota, Sharalyn grew up in the Greenlake area of Seattle WA. She graduated from Roosevelt HS in 1959 and attended U of W 1959-63. Always an entrepreneur and…

Chris Rogstad We regretfully announce the death of Chris Rogstad, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his wife and daughters on January 25th, 2022. He was a loving husband and father, survived by his wife, Lin Ciaramitaro, daughter Sophia Branson (Kendra Branson) and daughter Rebecca Rogstad (Nathan Haynes). Born on…

JoAnn Petersen  JoAnn passed away at home on January 13, 2022, in Edmonds, WA. She was born on May 30, 1949, in Pocatello ID, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Schmidinger. She married Robert Petersen on December 26, 1970, in Pocatello. JoAnn graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in nursing. She spent…

A bright light has gone out in Edmonds and the world with the passing of beloved teacher, mother, sister, friend, filmmaker and advocate for media literacy: Claire Douglas Beach. Since 2001, Claire taught thousands of students in the Seattle and Edmonds School Districts as Technology Media Instructor. Her “superpower” was reaching the kids who struggled…

Avelina Lopez November 10, 1925 – December 31, 2021 Avelina Lopez, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She will be laid to rest at Holyrood Catholic cemetery in a private service. Beloved mother of eight children, Avelina is survived by; Sylvia (Ward Kleyla), Marie Storey, Carlos (Teresa Sanchez), Richard (Gay Lundstrom), all of…