Obituaries in Anacortes, WA

Kao Karen Olsens journey through life came to an end on December 14th 2025. She was born to Ann d 2019 and Francis Olsen d 2019 in June of 1956 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle Washington. She is survived by her partner and caregiver of thirty years Mark Johnson her daughters Katia Leiselsen Tierstein...

Paige Catherine CaldwellBurkholder passed away on December 10 2025 after a threeyear battle with a rare form of cancer originating in the bile duct Cholangio Carcinoma. She was 35 years old. Paige was born on September 22 1990. in Fontana CA. She lived in Moreno Valley her first 10 months of life th...

Claire Moscrip 101 of Anacortes WA passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on Tuesday November 11 2025. Born on February 27 1924 in Kennydale Washington Claire was the beloved daughter of Frank and Antoinette Novaskowski Stewart. Throughout her long and remarkable life she was known by many ...

Ruth E. Keith age 91 mom grandma great grandma and longtime resident of Anacortes Washington passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord. Born July 10 1934 in Wallace Idaho Ruth was the beloved daughter of Fred and Ruth Cameron Linney. She made Anacortes her home for 70 years building a life centere...

Yefrosiniya Strelets 100 of Anacortes was called home to God on Friday December 5 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ukraine on October 29 2025 the daughter of Ivan and Evdokiya Kibacko. A full obituary is in the works and will be published soon here. Please share...

Carrie Robinson born in Anacortes on October 2 1954 died on December 1 2025 at the age of 71. She passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham from cardiac arrest. Carrie is survived by her brother Ray Robinson and sister Roxan Robinson Kraft of Anacortes. Carrie was a long term resident o...

William Yates Whittemore age 96 passed away on November 26 2025 at his home in Anacortes WA leaving behind a life of adventure love and generosity. Born on July 29 1929 in Potsdam NY Bill was adopted by Georgina Yates and Edwin Chamberlin Whittemore and raised in Winchester MA along with his older b...

William "Bill" Alexander Bailey an enrolled Skagit Tribal member was born to George Bailey Sr. and Elenor Willup OLeary. William "Bill" passed away peacefully surrounded by his mate Rosie Cayou and family. William was born in Tacoma. He attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in Oklahoma. Bill ...

From her earliest years Wendy carried a light that drew people in. She grew up in an idyllic neighborhood filled with Girl Scout meetings and the laughter of children running from house to house. Even then she was a friend to all and her warmth made everyone feel welcome including her loving parent...

Billy George Jones 78 of Burlington Washington passed away on January 23 2026. He was born at home in Casa Arkansas on May 23 1947 to Millard and Mazie Jones who preceded him in death. Billy spent his early years in Arkansas before moving with his parents to Renton Washington in 1962 following his o...

Charles Inar Stavig passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 22nd 2026 after a brief illness. He was visited by family and friends in his final days and maintained his sense of humor until the end. Charles was wellknown in the local arts community and was a passionate supporter of artists from...

Jacqueline Lorraine Hammons passed away peacefully on December 15 2025 at Mountain Glen Retirement Community in Mount Vernon Washington at the age of 96. She was born on April 8 1929 in Pe Ell Washington to Criss and Phyllis Hoyt. Jacque lived her first years in a log cabin on property near her gran...