Mary Jo James born December 19, 1944 in Everett, WA to Monacella and Leroy Henry passed away December 12, 2022 surrounded by family in her home. She graduated from Marysville Pilchuck High School in 1963. After high school she participated in a relocation program beauty school at Mr. Lee’s Beauty School in Vancouver, WA. She came home to marry her high school sweetheart Leonard James, with whom she had four children, Hanford, Jana, Lisa and Derek. Mary Jo was a homemaker, Tulalip Entertainment Center Session Supervisor/Manager and employee of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She is preceded in death by her parents, Monacella and Leroy Henry, sisters Loretta James, Donna Cooper, Patricia Cheer, Elizabeth Henry, brothers Woodworth (Bunny) Henry, Patrick Henry, Oliver Henry, Morrie Henry, Hanford Henry, Duane Henry children Hanford James and Derek James. Survived by brother Leroy Henry, sister Annette Napeahi, children Jana Nordahl and Lisa James-Rodriguez, numerous grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.
A funeral service for Mary Jo will be held Monday, December 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Tulalip Gathering Hall, 7512 Totem Beach Road, Tulalip, WA 98271. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Mission Beach Cemetery, Mission Beach Road, Tulalip, WA 98271. December 12, 2022
Susan Jane Jimicum II was born May 21, 1992 and entered into rest on December 9, 2022.
Susan Jane Jimicum, aka little Susie as a child, loved going swimming, playing with her cousins, and traveling to pow-wows during her childhood. At the age of 20, she joined the pow-wow in 2013 and began her spiritual walk of life. As she grew older, Susan met Kendall Godwin Sr. and they married in 2018 and had 2 beautiful boys. As a mother, she loved to cooking, baking and most of all spending time with her kids and spoiling them. She loved going to Great Wolf Lodge with her family as well as traveling with them to Forks and Idaho. She also loved going fishing, canoeing, hiking, going to Silverwood and planning and hosting her children’s birthday parties. She loved shopping for all occasions. Baking was something she especially enjoyed and would randomly bake birthday cakes out of the blue and share with everyone.
She is survived by her mother Susan Jane Jimicum I, father Jeff Hill, husband Kendall Monroe Godwin Sr., children Kendall Monroe Godwin Jr. and Liam Red Godwin, grandfather Tony Aleck; siblings Dario Enemy (Demi), Joseph Jimicum (Brianna), Quinton Hill, Nathan Hill (Taylor), Mara Hill (Tristan), Huggz Moses, Nika Jimicum, Mary Moses, Julene Williams, and Momo; Nieces and nephews Adrian (Maddy) Ward, Amelia Jimicum, Kaleo Enemy, Raymond Hill and Albert Jimicum, Jr., uncle Mitch Jimicum Sr. and aunt Samantha Jimicum and their children and Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by her grandmother Wendy Aleck, aunties Hope Jimicum and Katie Jimicum.
Her greatest love was her husband, her boys, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and of course her mother and father.
An evening service was Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 6:00pm at Tulalip Gathering Hall, 7512 Totem Beach Road, Tulalip, Washington 98271. A funeral service was Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 10:00am at Tulalip Gathering Hall, 7512 Totem Beach Road, Tulalip, Washington. A committal service followed at Mission Beach Cemetery on Tulalip, Washington.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SchaeferShipmanFuneral.com for the Jimicum family.
Terri was a Tulalip Tribal Member. She started her childhood education in Tacoma, WA with her other siblings. Before her scholastic years were completed, Terri started working as a teenager with the Summer Youth Programs in both Puyallup and Tulalip. Once graduation was complete, Terri started working in the gaming industry in Tulalip WA. She worked in the Maintenance Department at Tulalip Bingo. During her time there, she studied to be a dealer for The Tulalip Casino. When she moved to the casino, she worked as a Table Games Dealer, a Pit Boss and a Shift Manager. Dedication to family & work has been top of the list for Terri her whole life. Throughout her many years with her family, she worked hard helping to take care of many that needed her. Whether it was her grandparents, her nieces & nephews or her parents, she always made sure that she was there in their time of need. Terri had some friendships that turned into family members. She adopted into her family; Meg Lunnum, Dorothy Irving, Jolene Bill, and Pam Peters. Her winter pow wow family since January 7, 1990 include but are not limited to Dolly Moses, Susan Moses, Myra Hudson, Mary Stewart, Judy Moses, Wendy Jimicum, Windy Jack, Frank Lawrence, and Paul Harvey.
Left behind are Thelma J. Williams (loving mother), Arthur “Hank” Williams (uncle), M. Judi Patrick (aunt), George Kekumu (stepbrother), Timothy Williams (stepbrother), Cyrina Williams (stepsister), Leslie Bagley (sister), Jamie Bagley (sister), Ron Cooper (brother at heart), Henry Dufresne (brother at heart), Dwight Cassidy (brother at heart), the boys she helped raise Shaun Bagley (nephew), Roy Manson (nephew) and Darin James (nephew).Terri leaves behind multitudes of cousins, nieces, nephews and many relatives that she loved dearly.
Terri goes on to meet her ancestors on the other side and they include Raymond A. Bagley (biological father), Cyrus H. Williams (loving stepfather), Cheryl A. Bagley (sister), Linda L. Bagley (sister), Matthew Williams (stepbrother) and her maternal grandparents Wesley Edward Patrick & Joyce Jobey Patrick. Arrangements by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home and The Tulalip Tribes. Services were held on December the 10th of 2022 at Greg Williams Court at 10:00 am with interment following.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SchaeferShipmanFuneral.com for the Bagley family.
On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Patrick Zachary Grace Iwinski, loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, passed away at age 29. He succumbed to injuries from a car accident in Reno, NV.
Zack, Zack the Muffin Man, or Zatrick (he had many nicknames) was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 12, 1992 to Cammy Iwinski and Kelly Grace. Soon after, Timothy Iwinski came into his life. He grew up in Pahrump, Nevada and spent summers in Washington State. He graduated from Pahrump Valley High School in 2011. He pursued his goals by graduating from University of Nevada – Reno with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology(2015), Master of Science in Human Development & Family Studies with Specialization in Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services(2020). His difficult thesis, BORED: Boundaries Overstepped, Realizing Empathy & Disclosure: The impact of excessive exposure to violent pornography on adolescent behavior, helped him win the coveted sash. He and his family were extremely proud of his accomplishments. Zack moved back home after college and had been living in Henderson working several different jobs. He recently moved back to Reno getting his dream job. Zack loved music and had an affinity to the guitar and was in a band – Principles. They worked hard and were finally getting paid gigs!! They have released their second album. Instagram: @principlesband You can catch them streaming on all music platforms. Linktr.ee/principlesband Reno, Nevada Zack is preceded in death by his grandparents, Claree & Edwin “Bud” Collette, Darlene & Patrick Grace, Cheryl Iwinski and his loving companion, Angel-Pottumus, a “mutt” he had for over 10 years. He is survived by his parents, Cammy & Timothy Iwinski and Kelly Grace. His brothers Auston (Jordyn) and Nicholas (Shiloa), nephews Emmett, Damian, Benson, and his grandfathers James Iwinski and Michael Nicholson. Zack is from a very large family. There are MANY, MANY Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Great Aunts and Uncles and many friends. Auston & Jordyn’s baby due in December will be honored with the middle name “Grace”.
A celebration of life will be held on November 26th, 1 to 4pm. Please watch the Principles Instagram Page for more details. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity or a mental health charity: jedfoundation.org battlefieldaddiction.com/#donate NAMI.org
Charles Lawrence Vassar was born a New Year’s Baby on January 1, 1957 in Everett, Washington to Magdalen L. “oudy” Monger. He passed away on October 8, 2022 and was preceded in death by his mother, siblings Totums, Ernest, Joey, Anita, Daryl, Robert, Tina, Mark and his first grandson Dallas Kane Taylor.
Growing up he was known by all as Chuck. He was raised in Everett, in the Riverside neighborhood, where he met many of his lifetime friends and made many trips home to be with family on the Tulalip Reservation. At the age of 12, he moved to Idaho as part of the Indian Child Placement Program through the LDS church. Chuck lived with a few families there, even working on a chicken farm where he lost his sense of smell. He yearned for home and it was time to return. At the age of 15 he met his one true love, penny who was 14 at the time. One year later they were wed in penny’s parents home, just 12 short days before their first daughter, Anita Kay was born in 1975. Always having open doors, chuck and penny helped raise chucks brother Mark and well as his special nephew Jamie for many of his younger years. Family was EVERYTHING and being rich in family was worth more than any amount of money! Chuck was a plumber for many years spending most of those years at Robinson plumbing. In April of 1981 they were blessed with their one and only son Adam Richard. Chuck, penny and the kids lived all over Everett but never too far to make sure their kids never had to switch schools or friends. They spent many years living and loving with their family and friends. Many trips traveling to Oregon to be with his sisters Anita and Rose’s families, dance party weekends with Craig and Vickie Jean and many others. In 1994 when his only daughter met her husband Scott and told him she was moving to Tulalip, he quickly moved right after getting his forever home on the reservation where’s he’s lived for 28 years. In 1995, his world changed forever when his first granddaughter and new best friend Brooke Laccie was born. From the second she was born he never left her side, their bond was like nothing anyone could explain! This is when he became papa and his world forever changed. Papa traveled for every softball game near and far, both in Washington and elsewhere. In 2003, he was blessed with his first grandson Kavan Andrew and a whole new love. Taking his grandkids for so long, we had to beg for our kids to come home for a day or two! In 2004 his (never say step) granddaughter, kirsty came home and made 3! In 2009, Keegan Adam was born, and became his best buddy for life and the bond was sealed! Keegan and papa did EVERYTHING together! From camp outs in the yard, watching shooting stars, chasing down classic rock CDs, stopping by his daughters work or families houses to check in, they were together! In 2016 Adam met the love of his life Caurie and papa gained two more granddaughters, Emma and Lilly. Also In 2016 he became a great grandpa to his baby Kyla. This year Brooke brought home his newest grandson, Jere who he already loved tremendously.
Papa had a very special bond with his son in law Scott and spent much of his time with him or calling him!
Papa enjoyed the company of his small circle and ate dinner at his daughter’s house every single night for over 20 years!
Papa loved with all he had and had so many adopted grandkids, Shaylene, Jenny (Lenny) Abbey-do, Kristen, Chloe and Lauren, Kahryn and Summer along with many other softball girls including his special friends Steve and Lynn, Matt and Lisa, and Donna. He had special bonds with his nieces Dushaine and Dani and his nephew Joey Lee and many other Nieces and Nephews that he loved.
Papa loved his Seahawks and NASCAR and you know where you would find him any given Sunday, in his Jammie’s eating fried chicken watching his tv!
He is survived by Anita and Scott, Adam and Caurie, Brooke (Jere), Kirsty (Luis), Kavan, Keegan, Emma, Lilly and Kyla.
August 1, 1934 – August 7, 2022 George W. (Bill) Lewis, 88 of Tulalip passed away on August 7, 2022.
Bill was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on August 1, 1934 to Oscar and Edith joining siblings, Nancy, Tom, Sandy, Hilda, Candy and Penny. His children included Denise, David, Bill, Crystal, Jackie and Gay.; Step-children, Datasha, Lynn, Richard, Gail and Ken, whom he added when marring Bernita Brown in 2001 until her passing in 2007,
Although Bill lived in Washington State for over 20 years, you would find him in front of the TV on Saturdays watching his Ohio State Football Team and rooting on those Buckeyes. Bill also enjoyed the Seahawks, Mariners, playing bingo (In his earlier days), singing Karaoke, going to Vegas and the Kentucky Derby. You might have even seen him driving around town on his Vespa Scooter.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Edith; brother, Tom; wife Bernita; and grandson Dylan.
Bill leaves behind numerous family members.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9-10:00 AM. Burial at Mission Beach Cemetery.
February 17, 1959 -August 6, 2022 Robert Wade Monger, WHAAKADUP from Tulalip, went to the be with his creator in Eternal life on August 6th 2022. Whaakadup was 63 born on February 17th 1959 to Hirontimus Monger and Magdalene L Cladoosby in Everett Wa. Robert gained his Indian name Whaakadup from his Aunt Beverly Grant Cladoosby, who raised him for the first 3 yrs. of his life. Whaakadup continued his younger year in Everett with his parents and siblings, traveling back to Tulalip visiting friends and relatives. Whaakadup at 14 met and married Darla Imhoff Perry where they moved back to Tulalip living next to the Taylors and they had Jennifer. Whaakadup worked with his Uncle George building Dock on beach for the fisherman, where he learns from his elders the love of the water that lasted his whole life. Whaakadups #1 love was Fishing with his partner Rodney and Glen Simpson on the Fishen Magician he referred to as a high liner. Whaakadup later met Brenda having his second daughter Danielle, in 1982. In 1994 Whaakadup did his tour of duty (as her referred), in Washington State corrections, this is where the story begins with the Love of his Lisa A Monger Stakiyote meeting at Pine lodge prerelease, a program for first time offender and a chance at a new life, Whaakadup became the drum carrier for the Native Circles, running sweats and drumming. This is the start of his passion for helping other offenders find a new way to live, once release from prison. Whaakadup was the Native American Chaplin from 2006 to 2012, in this year starting the battle to bring back the rights of the Native Americans incarcerated. Whaakadup stated this fight with Gab Galanda to advocte the right of Natives to have their Ceremonies and Tobacco other medicines, returning Frybread and other culture foods to the Powwows along with the families and Children. This was the birth of the HOYT foundations, Whaakadup ran sweats, drumming and beading circle as part of the culture. Whaakadup and Lisa became very well known in the Native Circles around the State of Washington as those to protect the rights. Whaakadup worked with Skipper Jones on the Skipper J for many year digging Ducks, where he almost lost his life. This is when he retired for Gooey ducken. Whaakadup worked for many years for the Tulalip Tribes in different areas including, Casino, Boys and Girls Club, and the Tulalip Government. Whaakadup worked for the Healing Lodge as a Recovery Coach sharing his passion and life and Culture in the teachings. Mentoring many young men and women on the road to recovery. Whaakadups current position was spiritual recovery at Family Service, where he continues sharing the passion of stay clean and sober through life. Whaakadup was also the Native American Roadman for The Fireplace of Man, caring songs and prayers to many. Whaakadups love for his Culture and sharing the gifts of Songs, Drum making, jewelry making, paddles, actually what ever it was he would learn and do it well. His life and love are his girls, Jennifer Marie, Danielle Ruiz Monger (Eli) Brittany Monger (Joel) son Caleb his grandkids, Wesley, Autumn, Julie, Kiara, Lexi, Izzy, Sajali, Leondra, Nathan, Ryan, and Dylan, Journey, Adela, Madalina, Caleb Jr, Dekota, Tony. Great Grands, Emily, Brexley, Royce, and Champ. Many more kids calling him Grampa. Whaakadup is survived by his Wife of 27 years Lisa anne Monger, brother Chuck Vasser, sisters, Lucina Jo Cladoosby and Rose Webb (Kevin) , many nieces and nephew, great nieces and nephew, and great great nephews and nieces with extended family and friends he called family. He was preceded in death by his patents Hirontimus and Magdaline Monger, brothers, Joey, Daryle, Richard, Jack, Robert, Jim, Totums, Ernest and Mark sr. sisters Anita and Tina louise and son Dylan Dale Monger. Remembering the words of Whaakadup: Its better to speak with less Thunder in your mouth and more lightening in your fist, in other words don’t talk about it, be about it! Say what you mean and mean what you say or don’t say it at all, cuz words don’t impress, the world is full of Betty Crockers, Big Talkers. We have been Blessed for many Generations with The Man The Myth The Legend. Whaakadup Monger
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Alice Mae (Hunziker) Carpenter was born to Genevieve and Earl “Mick” Hunziker on July 2, 1951 and passed on August 5, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Alice graduated in 1969 from Marysville High School. She loved painting ceramics, bowling, camping. Visiting her grandkids having picnics and fishing with her family were favorite things. Many road trips to the ocean and Deception pass. She loved watching her husband race motocross every weekend. Alice loved traveling to car shows and showing off her green Mustang. Alice’s favorite job was working as a Manager at the Tulalip Stanley Jones Retirement Home and taking care of our elders. The shinier, sparklier, and more fashionable, the better. Alice loved being 100% put together from head to toe. In addition to her own kids, Alice was a Mom and Grandma to so many in the community. She leaves behind her husband of 42 years Don “Wheatie” Carpenter, Son Bryce (Andrea), Daughter Sarah (Anthony), Special Daughter Roxy, Grandchildren Bryce Jr., Mikey, Melissa “Sissy”, Juanito, Olivia, Dorothy, Jaxson, Neil, Donovan, Nicholas, Brianna, Liz, Emilee, Ben, Phil. Great grandchildren Aniyah, Adrianna, Nevaeh. Siblings Jim, John, and Judy. Mother-in-law Ginnie Carpenter, brother-in-law Gene Carpenter, sister-in-law Lou Ann Carter, Nieces Mandy, Rosie, Angela. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law George Carpenter. Sister-in-laws June and Barb, and her cherished nephew Shawn. Her favorite message to her family was always “Love you to the moon and back.”
A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted tp Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.
May 21, 1950 – Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, “Aunty” and Friend Norma Comenote, 72 of Marysville/Tulalip passed away July 29th 2022
Norma was born in Everett, Washington to George and Pauline Comenote. She was raised and lived in Tulalip all of her life, and graduated from Marysville High School
Norma’s passion & lifetime work was dedicated to the children, all of the children at Tulalip in Education. Beginning with the Tulalip ECEAP Pre-School, onto Tulalip Boys & Girls Club, and retired from her work with the TTT Tutorial Program. She loved to work with all the students and was “Aunty” to everyone.
She is survived by her Sons Mike (Leslie) and Paul (Christine) Mitchell, Grandsons Shawn (Val) Comenote and Joseph Fryberg, Great-grandchildren Terrance and Noelle Comenote-Montoya, Makanna Fryberg and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents George and Pauline Comenote, her son Shawn, Grandparents Mitchell and Ella Zackuse, brothers George Comenote Jr, and Francis “Frenchy” Comenote Granddaughter Shareese Comenote.
A celebration of her life was held Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.
Terrance Rollo Williams left this world at age 74 on July 19th, 2022. He died peacefully in his sleep with loving family members nearby, just days after he and his wife Suzanne celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Terry was a Tulalip Tribes elder, servant of God and one of Mother Earth’s champions. His mission to protect and restore Her resources for future generations was deeply rooted in an intimate relationship with Spirit. A powerful yet humble man, he attributed his accomplishments always to the Creator. “When I look back on all I’ve done,” he said recently, “… something greater [was] guiding me, helping me.”
Terry was born April 23,1948, the second of four children of Reverends Adam Williams and Marjory Williams. His parents’ community-service ministry in the Tulalip Church of God defined Terry’s spiritual and cultural formation. “I was an egg of the Church,” he liked to say. Tulalip’s Mission Beach was his playground, Nature his teacher, timeless Salish tradition and Christian faith the pillars of his lifelong values. From their parents, Terry and his siblings learned unconditional generosity and an indefatigable work ethic.
Before enlisting in the army, Terry studied nursing; returning from Viet Nam a decorated US Army veteran, he earned degrees in Mechanics and Law and Justice over a thirteen-year period while working for the Burlington Northern Railroad. Tulalip Tribes leaders Bernie Gobin and Stan Jones recruited Terry to the tribal Police Department where enforcement issues soon led him to Fisheries and, over the years, to Natural Resources and Treaty Rights. In Washington DC he “worked the Hill” for twenty-five years alongside the revered Nisqually activist Billy Frank, Jr. to advance the Treaty Rights cause. Terry was appointed to a series of influential leadership positions by Washington State Governors Booth Gardner and Chris Gregoire, national EPA Administrator Carol Browner and Presidents Clinton and Obama. In collaboration with a network of expert colleagues, Terry opened doors for indigenous peoples to enter the halls of power, not merely as equals, but rather as confident experts. At the United Nations and the Conventions on Biological Diversity, indigenous representatives now participate in environmental policy-making that codifies their rights of survival and stewardship and strengthens climate change legislation.
Terry had a gift for finding common ground. As the Tulalip Tribes’ environmental justice spokesperson, this tireless warrior fought to bring together traditional knowledge and western science on the battleground of climate action. Clocking hundreds of thousands of air miles, he spread the message of indigenous leadership on environmental issues and spearheaded the creation of numerous tribal, governmental, business and non-profit coalitions. He forged alliances among disparate, often adversarial stakeholders; he taught the players to listen to each other with the same compassionate attention that he gave unfailingly to each and every one. For his well-earned reputation as a thought leader and for the magnitude of his contributions, Terry received countless honors and lifetime achievement awards.
But in the end, that is not what folks are talking about today. Above all, his family, friends and colleagues remember this: Terry embodied agapé, love and kindness. He wished no one ill, spoke gently and looked into people’s eyes with a penetrating warmth, whether they’d just met him or had known him for decades. His older grandchildren recognized and loved his quiet, gentle spirit, while the little ones approached him with joy and delight. We’ll remember that his brilliant mind reached thousands of years back into history — to the moment the people first welcomed the salmon to the watersheds of his beloved Puget Sound. And just as easily, he turned his eyes towards a future centuries away, where he saw indigenous leadership empowering the generations to reap again the abundance they once knew.
Terrance Rollo Williams has joined the ancestors. His mission, far from done, is only enhanced by broader scope and sharper vision. He is survived by the love of his life Suzanne Claire Tabacco Williams, sons Joshua, Jesse and Jamie Williams, grandchildren Alysa, Camila, Isla and Noah Williams, sister Sandy Tracy and brother Daryl Williams.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 10 am at the Tulalip Gathering Hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Terry’s memory may be sent to:
Global Ocean Health, NFCC, PO Box 30615, Seattle WA 98103
