Celebration of Life scheduled for Mary Frances McElfresh (December 9, 1928 – October 26, 2024)

Celebration of Life scheduled for Mary Frances McElfresh (December 9, 1928 – October 26, 2024)

The family of Mary Frances McElfresh is saddened to announce her death last month, on October 26th in Friday Harbor, WA. She was 95 years old. Mary Frances was born on December 9th, 1928 in Mattoon IL to Claude and Mary Temple. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University where she was a member of the Kappa…

Robert S. Tripp (April 30, 1937 to August 31, 2024) – was test pilot, Summer resident of SJI

Robert S. Tripp (April 30, 1937 to August 31, 2024) – was test pilot, Summer resident of SJI

Robert (Bob) Tripp had a life full and overflowing with adventure. It began when he was a newborn dropped off at the front door of a church, he was then adopted into a wonderful family and grew up in Belvedere, Illinois. In college, he was a very competitive fencer. At a very young age, he…

Celebration of Life for Barbara Jean Pickering scheduled for Sat., Sep. 28
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Celebration of Life for Barbara Jean Pickering scheduled for Sat., Sep. 28

A Celebration of Life for Barbara Jean Pickering (December 11, 1940 to May 24, 2024) has been scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lopez Islander Resort & Marina, 2864 Fisherman Bay Rd. on Lopez Island. Barbara Jean Pickering, a cherished Lopez Island native and devoted community member, passed away peacefully…

Norma Ann Barrett: Friday Harbor Walker, Theatre Volunteer (1942-2024)
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Norma Ann Barrett: Friday Harbor Walker, Theatre Volunteer (1942-2024)

Norma Ann Barrett, 82, of Friday Harbor, WA, beloved, wife, mother, and cousin, was called home to God on June 27, 2024 at Providence Medical Center in Everett.  Born Norma Stansberry, on December 29, 1942 in Seattle, WA, she was the beloved daughter of Norm and Eileen (Heins) Stansberry.  Norma grew up with her cousins…