Category: Obituaries

James M. Enick James M. Enick (Tum Tum) 41 of Tulalip, WA, was born to Eddy Pablo Sr. And Cheryl Tovar on May 19, 1975, he went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2016. Some of the things James enjoyed was being a Barber, Fisherman, crabbing, construction work, watching football, gambling, cooking, working Boom City. most of all spending time with family and telling stories (family comedian). He leaves behind his daughters Taylor, Chantel; mother, Cheryl (Dan) Tovar, Lori Parks; brothers, Matthew, Roy (Ananda), Eddy Jr. (Sage), Dean (Darlena) Kanim (Shay), sisters, Ami (Charles), Tara and Leandra; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. What will be missed the most about James is his shared love, compassion, helping and entertaining family. Viewing will be on December 19, 2016, from 1-2 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. Interfaith services will take place at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Funeral services will be held on December 20, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Dec. 23, 1941 – Nov. 28, 2016 Pat was born on December 23, 1941 in Everett, Washington, the third son of Robert and Anita Maahs. He passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2016 with his wife by his side. Pat enjoyed spending time with his family, numerous grandchildren, going to baseball games, crabbing, fishing, hunting, camping, and selling fireworks at Boom City for 28 years. He worked at Tiz’s Door Sales for 35+ years of his carpentry career. He leaves behind his wife, Patty; his daughters, Tammy (Tim) Dehnhoff, Brenda (Don) Durand, Pam Dei; step-children, Ken Nobach, Lisa Nobach, and Michael Nobach; as well as fifteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 40 years, Philemena (Joseph) Maahs; parents, Robert and Anita Maahs; three brothers, Jim, Robert, and William Maahs; and special Aunt and Uncle, Mona and Bill Lutz. Funeral services will be held on December 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church in Marysville, Washington with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Messiah Lutheran Church and Preschool. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldnet/obituary.aspx?n=cecil-patrick-maahs&pid=183033703&fhid=2242#sthash.4LijJj1F.dpuf

Leota Lynette (Price) Pablo, 81 of Tulalip went to be with her Lord on November 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 25, 1935 in Tulalip, WA to William and Elsie Price. She worked for 35 years doing a number of jobs for the Tulalip Tribes including, Land Lease Administrator, Recording Secretary for the Tulalip Board; Tax Exempt File Clerk; Port Master at the Marina; and she was on the Tribal Enrollment Committee. She was an ordained minister, third elder and bishop in the Tulalip Full Gospel Shaker Church. Her side jobs were owning and operating a frybread stand, and selling fireworks, all while raising five boys. Some of the things she loved to do were weddings for people; praying for many people; as well as going to garage sales; getting apples and peaches from Wenatchee and Yakima for canning; playing bingo and going to the Casino. She was also a fill-in and extra for the CBS series – the Northern Exposure.
She is survived by her special auntie Lorraine Joseph; brother Gary Price; sister Sheila Price; children, Danny Sr. (Stephanie), Louie Sr., Jimmy, and Roger (Maxine) Pablo; daughter-in-law, Lori Parks; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren in both Washington and Montana; special grandchildren Dan Pablo Jr., and Michael Pablo Sr. whom she helped raise. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Pablo Sr.; her parents; son, Eddie; sister June Ione Pablo; grandsons Louie III, Desmond Paul Pablo; great-grandson, Dontae Wayne Jones; and two children at birth; as well as all her 13 of her siblings.
Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 PM at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10:00 AM at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville, WA.

Brandon Wovoka Bryant, 40, of Tulalip, Wash., passed away October 9, 2016. He was born January 12, 1976, in Stuttgart, Germany to Wilson Bryant and Karen Sheldon. He started working as a paperboy and did Summer work at the Fish Hatchery. He also worked as a blackjack dealer and craps table boxman at the Quilceda Creek Casino where he was affectionately called “Bubbles”. He is survived by his two sons, Tycen Scott Mekail Bryant and Aiden Charles Bryant; his mother, Karen and Morris Zackuse; his father, W.H. Bryant Jr.; brother, Morgan Bryant; sisters, Julie Wilson and Emily Wilson; uncles, William Sheldon and Byron Sheldon; aunts, Marlene Beltran and Lita (Jack) Mowrer; his good friend and caretaker, Kevin Sands; and numerous cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Ann Wilson; grandmother, Thelma Sheldon and Charlie “Red” Sheldon. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Porter Alexander Cooper Jr. Porter Alexander Cooper Jr., 66 of Tulalip, Wash., passed away September 21, 2016 in Everett, Wash. He was born April 13, 1950, in Seattle, Washington to Porter and Camille Cooper. Porter worked as a logger for many years. He also worked on the USS Turner Joy in Bremerton, Wash. He worked at American Tug Boat Company. He is survived by his wife, LaVelle Cooper; five children, Porter Cooper III, Jason Cooper, Marcie Cooper, Colt Cooper, and Alexis Cooper; brothers, Johnny Cooper, Billy Gobin, Tony Gobin, Mike Gobin; sisters, Velda Gobin, Helen Gobin-Henson, Debra Posey, Rhonda Gobin; two special relatives, Sonny Dick, and Joe Henry; Glen and Lee Parks; numerous grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by father, Port (Donna) Cooper; his mother, Camille Broderson; and his other mother, Nonie Cooper; sisters, Kathy Cooper, Vicky Williams, and Susie Broderson. Services will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Johnny Jerome Gibson Jr., 37 of Tulalip, Wash. passed away September 5, 2016. He was born August 17, 1979, in Oroville, California to Johnny Gibson Sr. and Lawana Watson. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, father and uncle. He is survived by his father, Johnny Jerome Gibson Sr.; his mother, Lawana Watson; siblings, Janet, Keith, Elisha, Marisia, and Jared; his children, Jazlyn, Ckquoya, Quinton, and Eva; grandmother, LaVerne; and great grandmother, Gladys, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will held Saturday, September 10, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

Joseph Lee Harvey Sr., 38 of Tulalip, Wash. passed away August 26, 2016, in Everett, Washington. He was born March 17, 1978, in Everett to John and Joanne Harvey. Joseph was a commercial fisherman. Joseph also enjoyed carving, hunting, fishing, crabbing, Canoe journey, and liked making Dream Catchers. He is survived by his parents, John Harvey, and Joanne Nemecio and her husband, Francisco; brothers, John Harvey Jr., Tommy Harvey, Donald Harvey, Robert Williams, Josh Holland, and Jacob Harvey; sisters, Martha Langley, Kathy Harvey, Trina Harvey, and Harmony Holland; children, Vashti Williams, Veinece Williams, Kelsie Harvey, Jessie Harvey, Joe Harvey Jr., Evelyn Harvey, and Keira Harvey; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Romy and Nora Horne, and Ron and Violet Napoleon. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

March 31, 1928 – August 18, 2016 Mamie “Mae” Harriett Williams, 88, of Tulalip, Wash. went to be with her husband, George S. Williams Sr. on August 18, 2016.

Mae was born March 31, 1928 in Frazer, Montana. She was an avid gardener, especially enjoying her dahlias. She was known for her smoked salmon.

She is survived by her three children, Carol and her husband, Dan Hunter; Valerie Williams, and Roger Williams Sr.; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Williams Sr.; brothers, Larry Brown and Russell Martin; sister, Kathleen Martin; son, George S. Williams Jr.; and daughter, Georgia Mae Williams.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.