Mukilteo Korean community pillar and businessman James Yoo passes away, 84
MUKILTEO — James Jae Yoo, a Korean American businessman, former educator and pillar of Mukilteo’s Korean community who spent decades fostering cultural understanding and environmental stewardship through his recycling business, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was 84. Born Aug. 10, 1941, in Japan, Yoo immigrated to the United States in 1960. Prior to […]
Councilman Jim Smith Celebration of Life, April 18
James “Jim” Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, musician, entrepreneur, licensed pilot, and dedicated public servant who served the City of Lynnwood for 28 years on the City Council, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by his wife after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born […]
In Memory of Joan Ellen Maybank, 71
Joan Ellen Maybank passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 31, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 71. Joan built community and created joy wherever she went. She was an accomplished musician and an avid swimmer, hiker, kayaker, cross-country skier, and gardener. Born to Herbert and Mary Maybank on November 27, 1954, […]
In Honor of Jim Smith: A Dedicated Servant to Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—It is with great sadness we report that former Lynnwood Councilman Jim Smith, 75, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 15, his wife, Sherry informed the Lynnwood Times. “Tonight, Jim Smith is flying our plane to heaven. It was very peaceful. I will miss him deeply as I know all of you will. Rest […]
In Memoriam: Honoring Lives That Shaped Our Community and Beyond
In a year marked by profound loss, 2025 saw the passing of luminaries and local heroes whose contributions continue to resonate across sports, civil rights, education, and culture. From NBA and NFL Hall of Famers Lenny Wilkens and Kenny Easley—who left lasting legacies in Seattle and Lynnwood through championships, community academies, and youth empowerment—to Snohomish […]
Hazel Goebel Marsh, age 98
Hazel Goebel Marsh passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Vancouver, WA. She was 98. Hazel was born in 1921 in Spy Hill, Saskatchewan, Canada. She left home at 18 and moved to Prince Rupert, BC, where she met her husband, Blaine Goebel, from Buena, WA, while he was passing through as a crewman on […]
