Obituaries

Richard Leo Strauss Richard Leo Strauss, 76, passed away on July 30, 2022 in Mill Creek, WA, in the arms of his beloved family. He was born in Yuba City, CA, on June 22, 1946 to Ada Lavene Young and Nathan A. Strauss. Richard was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving from…

James E Paul Oct 29, 1930 – June 26, 2022 James E. Paul, musician, educator, and renaissance man of the human spirit, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 26th. He lived fully each of his 91 years: with curiosity, discernment, and his own uniquely exuberant approach to enjoying good things. Jim loved music:…

Walter Richard Kalb Walt, loving father of two sons and devoted husband to the late Stacie Ann Donohue-Kalb, has passed away after a lifetime of coping with Crohn’s Disease. Walt, who died in an Everett hospital on July 26, 2022, joins deeply loved Stacie; the two were married in 1987. Walt was born in Inglewood,…

Harold “Hal” Rowe Harold “Hal” E. Rowe, 88, of Edmonds, WA died Saturday, July 30th, 2022. Hal was known for his ability to impact others, always having wisdom to impart. An avid outdoorsman, Hal spent his time fishing, camping, hunting and bike riding. He cherished time with his family and was known for traveling with…

Stephen Antonson On July 28th, Stephen Antonson, loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend passed away at the age of 46. Born in Philadelphia, Steve was one of three brothers raised in Rome, NY. After attending Rome Catholic High School, Steve graduated with a degree in Biology from the Rochester Institute of Technology. In 1998,…

Pamela Beatrice Harold September 19, 1932 – July 6, 2022 Born in Rossland, BC Pamela Beatrice Harold (nee Drake), passed away on July 6, 2022 at the age of 89. Pam grew up in the small town of Rossland, BC from 1932 to 1945 where her father worked for the Trail smelter and her mother…

Andy Columbro July 9, 1935 – July 17, 2022 Andy passed away peacefully on July 17th at the age of 87. He was born in Seattle, a graduate of Garfield High School and attended Seattle University where he met the love of his life, Karen. They were married for 63 years until her death in…

Rose Marie Cantwell was born January 21, 1932 in Terra Haute Indiana to John L Easton and Minta Maurer Easton. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis and later married Paul F Cantwell, raising a family of 5 children. She passed peacefully on July 11th at the age of 90. Rose worked many…

Robert “Bob” Joseph Cook July 11, 2022 — Robert “Bob” Joseph Cook died in his sleep at home in Edmonds,WA. His last years of life were beset with health complications, which he bravely battled. During his final months he was faithfully cared for by his wife and family while bedridden. Bob was born January 14,…

Kathleen Sharon Kobs Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Sharon Kobs died at the age of 84 at home – with daughter, Kris, by her side on June 11, 2022. She also had a wonderful week with her son and then grandson prior to her departure to her final destination. Kathy is preceded in death by her husband, Don…

Janelle Roberts Healy From leopard print to roosters & snowmen.  Born Janelle VanDyke, she was a strong passionate Mother of three, grandmother of three, and keeper of many. She lived her life one day at a time, enjoying what was in front of her and flipping off those in the rear view. No time to…

Walter L. Davis III Walter L. Davis III, 70, of Edmonds, WA went to be with Jesus on Friday, June 24th, 2022. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Mary (Boehm) Davis, his three children; Elaine Walker and husband Doug, Walter L. Davis IV and wife Tracie, and Rachel Kubler and husband…

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…