Category: Obituaries

Matthew Allen Crawford, 26, entered into rest on August 21, 2013.
He was born November 30, 1986 in Everett, Washington to Cyrina Williams and Troy Crawford.
He will be missed dearly by his mother, Cyrina; lil’ sister, Angelique Williams; brother, James John; his sisters, June DeFresne, Marjorie McDaniel; brother-in-law, Josh McDaniel; nephew, Logan McDaniel; father, Troy; grandparents, Cyrus and Thelma Williams; uncle, Timothy Williams; aunties, Terri, Lynda, Leslie, Jamie-Bagley; Auntie, Melodie McNab, Cindy Crawford; and step-father, Henry DuFresne; numerous cousins in Tulalip, Tacoma and Canada; and many friends of Bill W. and also of N.A. meetings in the Marysville and Tulalip area.
Matthew loved life, he had some troubles but he turned his life around and got his GED, Driver’s License, graduated from carpentry training and become a certified diver on July 26, 2013. He worked for the Tulalip Tribes in custodial maintenance which he loved to go to work. He was clean and sober for over a year.
A visitation will be held Monday, August 26, 2013 at 1:00 p,m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith service following at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

 

Lillian Marie Williams

Lillian Marie Williams, 48, of Tulalip, Washington went to be with her Creator on August 8, 2013.
She was born April 16, 1965 in Bellingham, WA to Walter Williams Jr. and Loretta Tom.
Lillian worked as a Youth Advocate at the Los Angeles Indian Youth Center for five years. She traveled with Bobby Labonty and Dale Ernhart in NASCAR circuit. She was active in her native culture.
She is survived by her fiance, Charles Comenote; mother, Loretta Tom; father, Walter Williams Jr.; children, Frances George, Brandon George, and Irvin Jack, Alannah Thiefault; step-children, Tonya Comenote, Kealynn Comenote, Charles Comenote Jr; siblings, William Washington III, Crystal Bailey, Robert Williams, Esther John, Ernest John III, Leonard Lawrence, Jack Johnson; fourteen grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith Service following at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

Lateesha “Teesha” Mae Jack, 21, passed away August 5, 2013.
She was born April 12, 1992 in Everett, WA to Rainey Jack Sr. and Roseanne Iukes. She graduated from Tulalip Heritage High School. She loved playing Call of Duty, and basketball.
She is survived by her parents, Rainey Jack Sr., Roseanne Iukes; siblings, Veronica Iukes, Jennifer Flores, Jesse Wolf-John, Loreal Jack, Rainey Jack Jr., Terrell Jack; her daughter, Maliya Henry; grandparents, Mary Jack, Geraldine and Hank Williams, Nelson and Jennifer Iukes; numerous, aunties, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by brother, James Titus Jack; grandfather, Windy Jack; uncles, Harvey Jack, Harold Enick and Gerald Enick.
A prayer services will be held Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith Service following at the Tulalip Gym at 6 p.m.. Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 12, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman. Marysville.

 

Jeffery Ernest Jack, 51, of Tulalip, WA passed away August 4, 2013 in Everett.
He was born December 7, 1961 in Everett to Sandy and Henrietta Jack.
Jeff is survived by his sisters, Roxanne Miramontes, Shirley Jack and her husband, Terry McGovern and Sandra Senner; nieces, Rocio Hatch, Jasmine Ancheta, Jacque Nye; nephews, Roberto Jack, Kody Johnson, Richard Johnson, Joshua Senner; aunt, Beverly Grant; uncle, Mike Cladoosby; and numerous cousins; and his special Wayne Peters.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, grandparents, Ernest and Lena Cladoosby; brother, William Jack; and sister, Brenda Jack.
Jeff loved making people laugh. He was uncle dad and he will be missed by all.
A Service will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an InterFaith Service following at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

Daniel Michael Michell “Sun-Son” passed away on July 16, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Sun-Son enjoyed making dream catchers and eagle feather arts. He also loved drawing native art designs. He worked at the Marina, enjoyed fishing, cooking and listening to ACDC and Metallica Music. He babysat his nieces and nephew and was a great Father and Grandpa. He will be missed by many family and friends and most especially The Brew Crew.
Sun-Son leaves behind his son, Sandy Waters; daughter-in-law, Panko; and grandson, Wyatt. He also leaves behind his father, Louie; step-mother, Denise Michell; sisters, Trudy (Alex), Sherry Poo (Mark); brothers, Billy Bear (Theresa) and Nate Nate; grandparents, Louie and Mabel Michell, Vincent and Mary Agnes; and numerous nieces, nephew, uncles and aunts.
He now joins his mother Emily Michell (March 20, 2012); and sister, Patricia Michell (March 7, 1968)
Visitation was held on Monday July 22, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. and service at 10:00 a.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home 804 State Ave Marysville, WA.
Special Thanks goes to his cousin Sid Alex for helping out with all the arrangements.

Myron Astsosie Begay Sr.
Born November 16, 1960
Died July 16, 2013

Myron was an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and grew up in New Mexico, attended Haskell Indian College where he met Jo Ann Patrick, after college they married and started a family; they were married for 26 years.

Myron worked in the Tulalip Poker room for many years.
Myron passed away unexpectedly at his Tulalip home, he leaves behind his wife, Jo Ann; two aunts, Leta and Mary; brothers, Anthony Smith, Mike Smith, Robin Smith, Bernie Williams III and Francis Williams, Sr.; two sisters, Debbie and Carmelita; and his sons, Myron Begay, Jr., Nathan Begay, Daniel Begay, Sundance Begay, Eagle Begay. Myron and JoAnn opened their home to many of their sons’ friends, many they considered their kids as well.

Myron and JoAnn have two granddaughters, Dorothy Williams and Patricia Alice Begay Contraro.

Services will be held at Schaefer Shipman funeral home. A Viewing will be held Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 6 p.m. with Services on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 8 a.m. Final resting place at Tulalip cemetery.

 

Eric Eugene Lindhorst was born on November 21, 1969 in Santa Barbara, California and went home to be with his Lord on June 22, 2013. Eric was a loving and caring man remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. He was most always found with a fishing pole in his hand or on the back of a dirt bike.
Eric leaves behind his mother and father, Carrol and Wayne Lindhorst; his daughter, Makena “Alexxus” Compoc; his sons, Andrew, Eric and Christian Lindhorst and Anthony Fryberg. He leaves behind his sister, Niki Lindhorst; and brothers, Tony Perry (Lori) and Shawn (Noelle) and Britt (Jeannie) Lindhorst. He also leaves behind to mourn his passing, Leonie Lindhorst, Karri Curtis and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ross and Margaret Lindhorst and Clarence and Evelyn Moser.
Services were held at Tulalip Church of God (Little Red Church) on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Services entrusted by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tulalip Cedar Taskforce in memory of Erik Lindhorst, 6406 Marine Dr., Tulalip, WA 98271.

Joseph Aleck Sr. was born October 30, 1953 in Snoqualmie, WA to Margaret and Levi Aleck. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on June 19, 2013.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years, Leah; children, Heather, Raymona, Joseph Jr., James, Kenneth; grandchildren, Jerry, Leah, Michael, Madeline, Tyrel, Mikylia, Santyna, Kenneth Jr., Juneen; parents,
Margaret and Levi; siblings, Tony, Bev, Christine, Mary and Levi Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by grandchildren, Markel and Vincent.
Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and he will be missed by many.
A visitation will be held Monday, June 24, 2013, 1 p.m., at Schaefer-Shipman with an interfaith service following at the Tulalip Tribal Center at 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday June 25, 2013 at 10 a.m., Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial following at Fall City Cemetery.

Kathleen “Kaye Kathy” Queen

Kathy Queen was born July 26, 1941 to Eugene and Alice (Brown) Joseph. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her
loving family on June 6, 2013.
Some of the things she loved were camping, traveling to Reno, working her fireworks and concession stands, working for Tulalip building maintenance ,raising her grandchildren and spending time with family.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Troy; children, Mike Johnson, David (Darlene) Johnson, Donna Chambers,
Daniel “Sauki” Queen; sisters, Mary Fryberg, Faye (Ed) Cox; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Monday, June 10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an interfaith service following at the Tulalip Tribal Center at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday June 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.