Valgene Larue King-Bunker

Valgene Larue King-Bunker, 66, of Sedro Woolley, passed away peacefully in her home on January 14th, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.

Valgene was born on July 14th, 1945 in Forks to Glenn and Olive King. She graduated from Eatonville High School, and was married to Steve Bunker.

Valgene loved arts and crafts of all kinds, including crocheting, quilting, and painting. She always enjoyed being around people. So it’s no surprise that she gravitated toward work as a waitress, store manager, restaurant manager, caterer and church office manager; occupations where interacting with people was her main function. She was a spiritual person and was very active and beloved in her church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving friend to all who knew her.

Valgene is survived by her husband, Steve Bunker of Sedro Woolley, three brothers, Glenn King, Jerry King and Melvin King all of Forks, four children, Valgene Keimig of Kirkland, Juanita Dandurand of Forks, Laura (William) Willis of Blair, OK , James Keimig of Spokane, and four grandchildren, James, Stephanie, Shellby and Tanner.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm on Saturday, January 28th at the Center For Spiritual Living, 2224 Yew Street, Bellingham, WA 98229.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Hospice of the Northwest Foundation, PO Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or to the Center For Spiritual Living.

Jon Abrahamson 

Our dear friend and co-worker Jon Abrahamson passed away in early January. He will be missed. His dedication to sobriety, generosity, clever insight of Native American Art and open mind, were treasured by all he worked with at “Native to Twilight”and his volunteer posts. We will celebrate his life February 4, 2012 from 6:00-8:00pm at “Native to Twilight” All are welcome. He is in a better place.