Mabel Barron
Mabel H. Barron, 104, of Marysville, Washington, passed away peacefully of natural
causes on May 12, 2005.
Mrs. Barron was born December 25, 1900, in Bennezette, Pennsylvania. She moved
with her parents, Herman and Emma English, to Vancouver, B.C. in 1910, then moved
to Everett in 1911, and then to Marysville in 1974.
Mrs. Barron was a graduate of Acme Business College and worked as a secretary for
C. A. Cruikshank Lumber Company until her retirement in 1973.
She was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Marysville and a member of Earl
Faulkner Post No. 6 American Legion Auxiliary, having served as president in 1930 and
1931. She was also a member of the Past President's Club and a Charter Member of
Salon No. 202 Eight and Forty.
She is survived by one niece, Alyce (Bill) Sawyer of Marysville; great-nieces; Lisha
(Harv) Stevenson, Gayle (Don) Thorne, Kelli (John) Henricksen; great-nephew, Dave
(Sue) Armistead; and four great-great-nephews, Brian (Beth) Henricksen, Ryan Ball,
Jordan Armistead and Jason (Heather) Smith.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the entire staff
and family at Your Bayview Home. She was loved by all her family and friends and will
be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 21, at St. Philips Episcopal
Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Philips Episcopal Church or a favorite charity.
Published in the Daily Herald from 5/14/2005