Hospice of the Northwest volunteer Virginia Smiley is no stranger to serving her community. She has been a member of the Rotary Club for 20 years, a volunteer for Soroptimist International of Anacortes helping to run their thrift store, and a volunteer for Hospice of...
Grief and loss can be difficult, and compassionate bereavement support can make a difference. That’s why we offer a variety of bereavement support services, meeting people where they are in their grieving process. When a hospice patient passes, their families are...
Deana Strom brings a background in art and theological studies to her role as a Hospice Spiritual Counselor. She applies formal education and diverse life-experience as she accompanies patients and their circles of support on their end-of-life journey. “I am grateful...
“The loss of my husband and mother impacted me greatly. Hospice of the Northwest played a huge role in supporting me in both instances. I was a volunteer when my husband died and my mother was in hospice when I was caring for her.” Hospice of the Northwest volunteer,...
For 20 years, Lynn taught dance and created choreography for a local dance school, Skagit Valley Academy of Dance. During this time, Lynn raised her kids and channeled her love for dance. After working several years as an audiologist for a local Ear, Nose, and Throat...
Many people think spiritual care is focused on religion. “We don’t have any particular spiritual or religious affiliation,” says Karuna, a board-certified chaplain, and spiritual counselor. “I have no agenda. Our role is to meet people where they are and walk with...
