Obituaries for April, 2024

Ronald Burnett, born on July 29, 1951, passed away on April 2, 2024. He is remembered as a kind-hearted man with a terrific sense of humor, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. Ron is survived by his loving daughters, Mandi Lancaster and Terra Bernardi, along with their 10 children: His legacy extends further through his 3 great-grandchildren. Ron’s memory will forever be cherished by his family and friends, as his spirit continues to shine bright in their hearts.

Gerald G. Coffman, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the evening hours of Tuesday February 6, 2024. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, sister – Karen – wife – Lorraine and son – Perry. He is survived by his brother Denton; Sons Shanin (Kim) and David (Suzanne) Coffman; daughter Becky (Harry) Thimm; Eight grandchildren and Ten great-grandchildren. He was born on August 18, 1935, to Rondo and Grace Coffman, in Walnut Grove Missouri, and graduated from Dadeville High School in 1953. After working at the Chevrolet plant in Kansas City for a few years, he headed North with a friend towards Alaska. He met the love of his life Lorraine O’Neill in Snohomish and started his family, only to visit Alaska many years later. After a stint with Boeing and Graafstra Construction, Jerry branched out on his own to form Coffman Construction Services along …

Kenneth N. Brown, born in 1961, deceased on March 16, 2024 at the age of 62, due to natural causes. Ken graduated from Snohomish High School, class of 1980. Ken’s career spanned 27 years within the Operating Engineers, Local 302, specializing in Crane Operation. Ken loved to spend his time working with anything mechanical, such as classic cars and heavy equipment. Ken also spent time collecting the things that he was passionate about. Ken was known by all for always doing things for others. Ken is survived by his parents, Fred and Pat Brown of Machias, his fiancé Becky Peppard of Everett, and his many loving pets.