Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland Obituaries

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Located at 5533 East Harbor Road, Freeland, WA, 98249, Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland is a trusted and compassionate funeral home that has been serving the community for years. With a commitment to providing exceptional service and care, the funeral home has established itself as a beacon of hope and support during difficult times.

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Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland has a rich history of providing top-notch funeral services to families in need. With a legacy of excellence, the funeral home has built a reputation for its attention to detail, personalized approach, and dedication to honoring the memories of loved ones. From traditional funerals to cremation services, the funeral home's experienced staff is equipped to handle every aspect of the funeral planning process with sensitivity and care.

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Garth Batchelor - February 04, 1972 - February 06, 2024

Departed: 02/06/2024 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: Garth Raymond Batchelor was born February 4th, 1972 to Carol and Jerome Batchelor. Growing up on the island created a tightknit group of friends for Garth, including the “Good Ole’ Boys” of the island that Garth always looked up to. Throughout his early life Carol worked tirelessly at the post office to support her kids, something Garth always admired and loved her for. His grandpa and grandma Marsh were a huge part of Garth’s youth, allowing him and his cousins to create their lasting bonds. In his high school years you could find him on the football field where he created some of his favorite memories and friends.

Hunting was also a big passion of Garth’s; something he was able to pass down to both his boys. Garth was always a hard working man stemming back to his times bailing hay for the local farms. He always loved operating machinery, a job he would continue for his whole career. J&D Wallace was more than just a job for him, they were family. Something Garth always cherished was his Friday night BS sessions with his close island crew. Friday nights were his time to relax, unwind, and enjoy some time with his friends. Garth was a big storyteller, and these nights gave him the perfect home to share them.

Garth’s family was the most important part of his life, he was often found talking to his friends of the pride and love he had for them. His family was able to take him out for one last birthday getaway, creating more beautiful and lasting memories before his passing. He was survived by his loving wife Olivia, oldest son Brent, daughter Morgan, youngest son Levi, mother Carol Ogden, grandma Marsh, sister Tressa Ogden (husband Matt, children Hunter, Mason, Melanee) brother Jake (wife Heather, children Lexie, Deven, Bradley, Blake), brother and sister-in-law Ben and Erin Morgan (Alex), father-in-law Mike Morgan and godson Ian Maddux.

Garth’s memorial was held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Feb. 24th, at 1:00 p.m.

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Donald Scriven - August 12, 1949 - September 16, 2023

Departed: 09/16/2023 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Donald Scriven.

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Glenn Swearengin - March 27, 1933 - August 14, 2023

Departed: 08/14/2023 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Glenn Swearengin.

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Roy Heggenes - November 30, 1942 - January 11, 2023

Departed: 01/11/2023 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Roy Heggenes.

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Claire Rich - April 30, 1928 - November 11, 2022

Departed: 11/11/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Claire Rich.

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Rebecca Baumert - March 05, 1958 - November 06, 2022

Departed: 11/06/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Rebecca Baumert.

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Peggy Moore - May 25, 1926 - October 08, 2022

Departed: 10/08/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Peggy Moore.

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Frances Richart - June 10, 1929 - August 01, 2022

Departed: 08/01/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Frances Richart.

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Mark Henny - July 18, 1971 - July 25, 2022

Departed: 07/25/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Henny.

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Dana Gildersleeve - March 07, 1949 - July 02, 2022

Departed: 07/02/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Dana Gildersleeve.

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Joan Todd - January 19, 1928 - May 18, 2022

Departed: 05/18/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: With the deepest gratitude that we had her with us for 94 beautiful years, it is with immense sadness and profound heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, mother in-law, stepmother, and friend. Joan was preceded in death by her loving parents, Victor and Virginia, brother Glenn, sister Lorraine, and her adoring husband, Frank.

Born in Minneapolis in 1928, in the year of the advent of sliced bread, Joan was blessed with lovely green eyes that sparkled, and a beautiful smile and magnetism that lit up a room. Growing up in Minnesota, she had fond memories of skating on frozen ponds, riding street cars, adventures with family and friends, and working at the soda shop and as a checker at the local grocery store to earn money, which she used to put herself through college. Whether enjoying time swimming at the lake or picnics after a ride on the riverboat, family was at the heart of Joan’s upbringing.

All through her life, Joan made many dear friends, including “the gals “, six special chums who met in junior high and high school, and for over seven decades, gathered each year to travel together, and laugh a lot.

After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1949 with a Bachelors in English Literature and Psychology, a “Stewardess” job with Northwest Airlines unexpectedly brought her and her good friend Ellen west to Portland, then Seattle. In a time when married women couldn’t work, after 7 years with Northwest, she secretly married Frank, a Flight Engineer with Northwest, and ultimately quit. Joan and Frank, along with collie, Robin, moved to Tukwila, where they lived in the same house happily for 28 years, and raised four children. She joined the church choir, volunteered for the American Cancer Society, brought Shakespeare and art to the summer festival, “Tukwila Days”, tutored at the elementary school, chaperoned on numerous field trips, managed apartments, and along with close friend Diana, drove all the kids cross-country in the family station wagon to visit aunts, uncles, and cousins in Minnesota and Nebraska. She made the most delicious homemade apple pie, and Swedish Kringle, and lived a full, independent, extraordinary, classy, charmed, adventurous, and travel-filled life. She surrounded herself with the things she cared about most: family, friends, love, joy, laughter, kindness, music, art, theatre, animals, nature, gardening, wildlife, camping, travel, literature, cinema, antiques, knitting, sewing, painting, baking, learning, beauty, grace, joy, humility, affection and purpose. She loved papaya, strawberry waffles, plumeria blossoms, Mt . Rainier, the Timberline Lodge, roses, lilacs, tulip fields, a spontaneous trip to Disneyland, waves lapping at the shore, being of help, a Sunday drive, Paul Henreid in “Now, Voyager”, Grandma Swanson’s macaroni and cheese, licking the ice cream bowl clean, laughing and reminiscing on the phone with her oldest and dearest friends Lee, and Kay, and Ellen, and (now the last of “the gals”) Virg, and anything on British television, especially “As Time Goes By”. She came to accept and understand tattoos, FaceTime, and smart watches, and at age 94, stayed up until midnight watching 42nd Street, saw the magnificent Skagit Valley tulip fields again, and experienced virtual reality with her sister at the Van Gogh exhibition in Seattle. She was a really good listener and friend. She loved to decorate for the holidays. She was a treasure. Joan died as she lived: peacefully.

She will be missed so much by so many, including her adoring children and their families, her dear sister Nancy, her vast extended family; her lifelong friends from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and beloved college friends from the University of Minnesota; her “Stew” friends from Northwest Airlines; her darling Ashland friends, good friends in Hawaii, her great Tukwila friends and neighbors, and the congregation at Foster-Tukwila Presbyterian Church; her choir friends from the Seattle Symphony Chorale; her friends from the board of the American Cancer Society; her many daring travel companions over the years; beloved relatives across America and in Sweden, her fun “Anchorettes” coffee friends; her longtime Lagoon Point friends; avid reader friends from the Clinton Library; friends from Chanteuse women’s choir, her very special Langley friends; the caring health care professionals she’s touched along the way, and countless others from the Whidbey community, where she’s lived happily for nearly 40 years. It was indeed a full, wonderful life! Rest well, dear Joanie. We’ll miss, love and cherish you, always! Joan generously supported many important charitable organizations over the years, such as Island Senior Resources, WAIF Animal Shelter, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund, Smile Train, MS Society, National Audubon Society, National Great Pyrenees Rescue, Heifer International, the American Cancer Society, PBS, Center Valley Animal Rescue, and the Nature Conservancy. Thank you for considering donating to a non-profit today – Joanie would be so proud! A gathering to celebrate Joan’s life is being planned for later in the summer. If you would like to be kept informed, please send an email to: kimmertodd@gmail.com

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Janet Sonnichsen - January 06, 1942 - May 02, 2022

Departed: 05/02/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Janet Sonnichsen.

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Betty Lehman - September 22, 1926 - February 14, 2022

Departed: 02/14/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Lehman.

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Irene Christofferson - January 11, 2021 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Irene Christofferson.

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Albert Luhn - February 05, 1933 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Albert Luhn.

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Sara Campbell - October 25, 1947 - December 01, 2021

Departed: 12/01/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Sara Campbell.

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Carolyn Shimek - Unknown - November 27, 2021

Departed: 11/27/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Carolyn Shimek.

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Caleb Spears - April 11, 2002 - November 21, 2021

Departed: 11/21/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Caleb Spears.

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Anna Frederiksen - February 13, 1968 - October 18, 2021

Departed: 10/18/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: Anna Dianne Frederiksen, 53, of Anacortes, WA passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2021 due to heart complications.

Anna was born on February 13th, 1968 in Fresno, California to Robert Liess, and Marijane Wolfe (deceased). Anna was the younger of two daughters.

Anna attended Amador County High School in Sutter Creek, California. She later married Terry Frederiksen and moved to West Jordan, Utah, and then to Texas. In 2004 she moved to Whidbey Island to be closer to her family. Her husband Terry passed away in 2006.

Anna is remembered for her kindness and generosity. Her greatest passion in life was helping others.

She is survived by her father Robert Liess, her stepmother Sandra Liess, and stepsister Jennifer Venegas of Clinton, WA; her sister Patricia “Lauren” Hawley (Pool) and her brother-in-law Michael Hawley (Ret. Island County Sheriff) of Langley, WA.

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Carol Lloyd - September 28, 1940 - October 14, 2021

Departed: 10/14/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Carol Lloyd.

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Robert Neschke - March 19, 1947 - October 05, 2021

Departed: 10/05/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Neschke.

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Charlene O'Donnell - April 30, 1937 - August 10, 2021

Departed: 08/10/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Charlene O'Donnell.

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Jacqueline Milligan - July 24, 1924 - August 06, 2021

Departed: 08/06/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Jacqueline Milligan.

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Paul Struss - November 21, 1944 - June 30, 2021

Departed: 06/30/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: Paul E. Struss, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 30 in his Langley, Wash., home.

Paul was born in Canby Minn., to Robert and Doris Struss. He grew up in Seattle, Wash., graduating from West Seattle High School, class of 1963. He served in the Air Force reserve for two years before starting his family.

Paul worked for Hallmark cards for over 25 years as a well-respected salesman. Among his many interests were classic cars, soccer and, of course, golf. Being on the golf course was absolutely his favorite place to be. Made even better with his close friends and children, who always enjoyed playing with him.

Paul is survived by his brother Jim, 80; son Michael, 54; his son’s wife Julie; his son’s children Izzi, 14, and Austin, 12; his daughter Carey, 48; his daughter’s husband Dan and their child Caitlyn, 10.

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MaryAnn Davis - June 30, 1941 - June 30, 2021

Departed: 06/30/2021 (Freeland)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for MaryAnn Davis.

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Personalized Funeral Services

At Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland, every family is treated with dignity and respect. The funeral home's staff takes the time to understand the unique needs and preferences of each family, tailoring their services to meet individual requirements. From choosing the perfect casket or urn to selecting music and flowers, the funeral home's team is dedicated to creating a meaningful and memorable tribute to your loved one.

Cremation Services

In addition to traditional funeral services, Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland also offers cremation options for families who prefer this type of disposition. The funeral home's cremation services are designed to be dignified and respectful, with options ranging from direct cremation to memorial services and celebrations of life. Whatever your preference, the funeral home's experienced staff will guide you through the process with compassion and understanding.

Facilities and Amenities

The funeral home's facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere for families and friends to gather and pay their respects. With ample parking, wheelchair accessibility, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland is equipped to accommodate large or small gatherings with ease. The funeral home's amenities also include a selection of refreshments, private visitation rooms, and a beautifully landscaped outdoor area for reflection and contemplation.

Pre-Planning Services

While it may seem difficult to think about planning a funeral in advance, doing so can bring peace of mind and relieve loved ones of the burden of making difficult decisions during a time of grief. Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland offers pre-planning services that allow individuals to make their wishes known and take control of their final arrangements. By pre-planning, you can ensure that your loved ones are protected from unnecessary stress and financial burdens.

Community Involvement

Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland is deeply committed to giving back to the community it serves. Through various outreach programs, charitable initiatives, and educational resources, the funeral home strives to make a positive impact on the lives of those around them. From hosting grief support groups to participating in local events, the funeral home's staff is dedicated to being a valuable resource for the community.

Contacting Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland

If you're in need of funeral services or simply have questions about the process, Wallin Funeral Home - Freeland is here to help. You can reach out to their compassionate staff by phone or email, or visit their website for more information. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an unexpected loss, the funeral home's team is ready to provide guidance, support, and comfort during difficult times.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their surviving family members, funeral arrangements, and any charitable donations or memorial services.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to notify friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a sense of closure and help to celebrate the life of the deceased.

Who typically writes an obituary?

In most cases, the family of the deceased or a close friend writes the obituary. Funeral homes or mortuaries may also assist with writing and publishing obituaries.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about their accomplishments, awards, or military service.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary, but it's usually between 100-500 words. The goal is to provide a concise yet meaningful summary of the person's life.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and newspapers allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can help to make the obituary more personal and memorable.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department or website to learn about their submission guidelines and deadlines. Some newspapers may have specific forms or templates to use.

Can I write an obituary for someone who has been deceased for a long time?

Yes, it's never too late to write an obituary for someone who has passed away. This can be especially helpful for genealogical research or to honor their memory on special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information like name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Including humorous stories or personal anecdotes can help to make the obituary more engaging and reflective of the person's personality.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive issues or controversies surrounding the person's life or death, it's best to exercise discretion when deciding what information to include. Consult with family members or close friends if you're unsure.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, including meaningful quotes, lyrics, or poems can add depth and emotion to the obituary.

How do I proofread an obituary for errors?

Carefully review the obituary for spelling mistakes, incorrect dates, and other errors before submitting it for publication. Have multiple people read it over as well to catch any mistakes.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, many online platforms and websites allow you to publish an obituary. This can be a convenient way to share the news with a wider audience and create a lasting tribute.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published in a newspaper?

The publication timeline varies depending on the newspaper's schedule and deadlines. Typically, it takes 1-5 business days for an obituary to appear in print.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, corrections can be made if there are errors in the original publication. However, significant changes may not be possible once the obituary has been printed or posted online.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some publications offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge by the word or line.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes, including information about charitable donations or memorial funds can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased and support a worthy cause.

What is the purpose of an online guestbook or condolence message?

An online guestbook or condolence message allows friends and family to express their sympathy and share memories of the deceased. This can be a comforting way for loved ones to connect and grieve together.

Can I write an obituary for a pet?

Yes, many people choose to write tributes or memorials for beloved pets. These can be shared online or in local pet-focused publications.

How do I preserve an obituary for future generations?

You can save a physical copy of the newspaper clipping or print out a digital version. Consider creating a scrapbook or memory box with other mementos from the person's life.

Can I reuse content from an existing obituary?

If you're writing an updated version of an existing obituary (e.g., for a different publication), you can reuse some content as long as you ensure accuracy and relevance.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary due to grief or emotional distress?

It's understandable to feel overwhelmed when writing an obituary during a difficult time. Consider enlisting the help of a trusted friend or family member, or taking breaks to process your emotions before returning to the task.

Are there any specific guidelines for writing an obituary for someone who was cremated?

No specific guidelines exist for writing an obituary for someone who was cremated. Focus on celebrating their life and legacy rather than dwelling on funeral arrangements.

Can I include information about funeral services or memorial events in an obituary?

Yes, including details about funeral services, visitations, or memorial events helps inform friends and family about how they can pay their respects.