Dann DeBellis 1952-2021

 I am very sorry to report that our classmate Dann DeBellis died on March 8, 2021. He has a lovely obituary in the Everett Herald.

Here's the test of the obit.

Snohomish County lost a legend early Monday morning. 'Dann the cabinet man' (aka "Big Steve") seized the beautiful, blue skies morning for his amazing spirit to take flight. God called him home, and he answered the Heavenly call.
Danny delighted in his vast variety of his chosen life rolls as a husband, father, friend, cabinet maker, coach, teacher, football player, counselor, comedian, memory maker, song writer, poet, cartoonist, story teller, musician, and so much more. He was also known for his avid enthusiasm for hang gliding, bungee jumping, rock climbing, and parachuting over the fields around his hometown he loved, Snohomish, WA. His love for camping and four-wheeling with his family took him on many road trips to areas of the United States he enjoyed getting to experience.
Dann had several motto's he would quote for all to hear; some traditional and familiar, though many were original to him. 'I work hard and I play hard!' is how he started every vacation or seated to take off on his beloved quad into the hills of Idaho. Danny thought time stood still when he would be seated by a campfire at his favorite campground in Rockport. Making memories was always the goal because they were precious to him and he called them 'smile makers' for the fun at the time and for later when looking back on the important moments of life.
Dann's music room served as his sanctuary to recharge. It was his refuge from stress and negativity. Filling the air with sounds from his many musical instruments filled him with the joy he spread to others. Laying down tracks of his original songs with his mandolin, ukulele, or banjo fed his positive energy and maintained the stockpile smiles his heart shared so freely with everyone who chose to be around him.
Danny accomplished much in his 68 years on this earth; far too many to fully list here. He had his favorites he took particular pride in, and loved to share with his family the stories and friends who were important players in the achievements he felt worthy of feeling proud of; Snohomish Panthers '69 football season 10 - 0 record his Senior year of high school; his 1976 Intramural Basketball Championship team, the Gay Caballeroes ('Happy Cowboys'), made up of Viking football players from Western Washington University; his graduation from WWU in 1976; building multiple successful businesses by his constant desire to make builders and customers happy with his final product and service; and most importantly to Danny was his pride in helping to raise his three children to be responsible adults who adored him to his core and the beautiful home he and Rachel built for their family. He truly felt blessed beyond his imagination allowed him to hope.
Danny is survived by his wife of 39 years, Rachel; Son Casey and his wife Tomiana; Daughter Chloe; Daughter Marielle Adamson and husband Brett; Mother Shirley Filbert of Mount Vernon, WA; Brother Jay DeBellis of Snohomish, WA; and herd of 5 dachshunds, including his best girl, Lucy. Dann was preceded in death by his father, Frank DeBellis, in 2007.
Danny felt rich with love from all of you, and would want us to include a heartfelt thank you for touching his life.
This extra-long obituary is due to the possibility of preventing a timely celebration of Danny's life hoping to take place at a later date. But then the length reflects the embodiment of this cherished man. Please visit www.dignitymemorial.com to leave memories and condolences. July 6, 1952 - March 8, 2021

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Published in The Herald (Everett) from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2021

Thanks to Steve Humphries for the news.

Robert Wahlstrom

I am sorry to report that classmate Bob Wahlstrom died November 7, 2019, after a battle with cancer.
Thanks to Steve Humphries for the information. Bob's obituary is here.

Ken Bailey 1952-2019

I am sorry to report that classmate Ken Bailey died June 16, 2019. Thanks to Steve Humphries for the notice, and to Cindy Grow Warring for confirmation that he was our classmate.  The obituary is here.

George Nowadnick 1930-2019

I am sorry to report that former SHS Principal George Nowadnick has passed on. He became SHS Principal in 1968, and remained in that position for many years.

Here is the text from the Everett Herald Obit

Thanks to Steve Humphries and Harry Renken for the info.

Kerry Hedahl, Obituary Everett Herald

I am sorry to report the death of classmate Kerry Hedahl, on Oct 8, 2018. Here is his obituary from the Everett Herald.

Here's the text: June 18, 1952 - October 8, 2018 Kerry Charles Hedahl, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. He spent the last few weeks of his life with family and friends before succumbing to cancer. Kerry was born on June 18, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Snohomish, WA, with his parents, Phyllis (Bobbie) and Irvin Hedahl. He was the third oldest child in his family being younger brother to Perry and Linda and older brother to sister, Marlene. His family was active in Scouting and Kerry earned his Eagle Scout. The skills he learned as a scout helped him enjoy all the outdoor adventures he had. Kerry graduated from Snohomish High School in 1970. He started working for Bickford Motors in Snohomish and then went to work for Motor Trucks, Inc. in Everett. Kerry married Cindy Tenney in 1974 and was blessed with two children, Jillian and Shayne. He was the owner and master mechanic at Eagle Truck and Equipment in Lake Stevens, WA. Kerry later worked for Viking Equipment and then started the company Viking Rentals in Smokey Point before retiring in 2000. Kerry married Anita McCall in 1998. He moved into her family home on Camano Island, WA, with her children Ben, Sarah, and Matt. Kerry's greatest joys in life were his family vacations, his dogs, hunting, camping and fishing. The start of a good story from Kerry always revolved around some or all of his greatest joys. Some he shared often were...Sing-a-long weenie roasts, "the biggest buck you ever saw," "I was told not to kick that bucket" and "I lost that lure when." He is survived by his wife and best fishing partner, Anita, and their five children, Jillian Hedahl (Jeff) Sorenson, Ben (Jaimi) McCall, Shayne (Brittney) Hedahl, Sarah Remick and her partner Jeffrey Harnden, Matt (Shannon) McCall; ten grandchildren, and sister, Marlene (Steve) Maier Arnhold. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobbie Tuengel and Irvin Hedahl; his brother, Perry Hedahl and sister, Linda (Mac and Bill) Newman. A Celebration of Life will be held November 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 10120 Chapel Hill Road, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.

Thanks to Steve Humphries for the update

Steven C. Curnutt, July 4, 1952- July 11, 2016

I am sorry to report that classmate Steve Curnutt passed away on July 11, 2016.  Here is his obituary in the Everett Herald. 

Here is the text of the obit:

July 4, 1952 - July 11, 2016 Steven C. Curnutt, 64, of Gold Bar, Washington died July 11, 2016. Steve, aka "Reno", "Money Man", was born on July 4, 1952 in Seattle, Washington. Steve was drafted by Heavens Field of Dreams on July 11, 2016. He is leaving behind wife, Kathy Curnutt; daughter Nichole Joanis (Deven); mother, Edwina Curnutt; brother, Edwin Curnutt (Kris); and four grand kids. He is joining some of his family and teammates now, they will make quite a team up there. Nicki, his grand kids and softball were the best parts of his life. He loved, loved, loved them. Now he is free again, no crutches, no disease and no pain. He loved his family and friends, joking to almost the end. We will end with one of his favorite phrases "Until we meet again, you were #3 in our programs and #1 in our hearts." A service will be held at Mountain Valley Church, 230 Lewis Avenue in Gold Bar, on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. After the service everyone is welcome to come celebrate Steve's life at Prospectors Steak and Ale.

You can sign his guest book here. 


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Glen Allen- 1950-2016

Classmate Glen Allen passed away on March 15. His Everett Herald Obituary is here.

In case the link disappears, here is the Obituary content:

Glen Allen, 65, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Spokane, Wash. His home was in Odessa, Wash. He was born in Eldorado, Illinois on November 23, 1950, to Harold and Merle Allen. His family moved to Snohomish, Wash. during his childhood. Following school he was inducted into the U.S. Army and served his country in Viet Nam. Glen was a talented musician, singer, songwriter and artist. He was a member of several bands throughout the state. Glen had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor and a huge capac-ity to love. He was sensitive and giving to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Merle Allen; his brothers, James Allen and Gordon Allen; and his grandson, Kenneth (known to the family as Tripp) Heagy. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Allen of Odessa, Wash.; his brother, Michael (Sheila) Allen, and sisters, Carolyn (James) McCullar, Kathleen (Gordon) Brougher, all of Soap Lake, Wash.; daughter, Kristina (Kenneth) Heagy and sons, Jeremy Allen and Michael (Jeanette) Allen, all of Everett, Wash.; and daughter, Coreen (H.P.) Carstensen of Odessa; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and so many friends who Glen thought of as family. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Bread of Life Church, 140 14th Ave. NW in Ephrata, WA with a fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Glen's name be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10001. -


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Obituary- John Goodrich

I am so sorry to report that classmate John Goodrich, died July 4, in Marysville, WA.

Here is the link to his Herald obituary.

It reads:

John Douglas Goodrich John Douglas Goodrich, born December 31, 1950 in Everett, Washington passed away on July 4, 2015 in Marysville Washington. He graduated from Snohomish High School in 1970 and worked for Roy N. Carlson's as a milk truck driver for over 30 years. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Karen Lynn Goodrich; his children, Pearl (Franklin) Sumpter and Jason (Dani) Goodrich; other "daughter," Jenni Youngblood; and four grandchildren, Jazmine, Jaden, Emma, and Callie. John was the youngest child of Clarence William and Helen Orilla along with siblings Emery, Rena, Al, Laurence and Winona. His presence will never fade. We are blessed to have had him as a husband, father and friend. Friends and family of John are invited to a memorial at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home (804 State Ave. Marysville, WA 98270) on Saturday July 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, a gift box will be present at the memorial for Pulmonary Hypertension research .

Here is where you can view or sign his guest book.

Thanks to both Steve Humphries and Harry Renken for the news.