Wesley Calvin Warbus Sr, age 77, of Stanwood, passed away April 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 27, 1947 in Everett, WA, a son of the late Frank Warbus, member of the Lummi Nation Tribe and Rebecca Shelton, member of the Tulalip Tribes. Wesley held positions as a fisherman, mill worker, tree topper, sales associate, and line cook. He enjoyed being a bingo player, casino slots, and being an avid gardener and bird watcher as well as spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.
Wesley is survived by his wife, Elaine Warbus, children: Jack, Wesley Jr, Laura Minor, Nita Jackson, and Candace Denning. Grandchildren: Hadley, Lennon, Divante, Jontae, Kieshadua, Aissa, and Areyah. Great grandchildren: Kamden, Rhamell and baby Shai. Siblings: Steven Warbus, Nina Goodman, Janice Arthur, Myrna Hollen, and Debora Rowell.
Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rebecca Warbus, brothers William Shelton, and Joseph Warbus, and his nephew, Lance Warbus.
Funeral service will be held at the Tulalip Tribes Gathering Hall on Friday, April 18, 2025.