Our Owners

Harold V. Lemley

1903–1987

Founder & Owner, 1935–1987

• Sedro-Woolley High School, 1922
• Purchased Higley Mortuary in 1935
• Sedro-Woolley City Council
• Member, Rotary Club & Eagles

Robert G. “Bob” Lemley

Born 1930

Owner, 1955–1995

• Sedro-Woolley High School, 1948
• California College of Mortuary Science
• United States Air Force, 1950–1953
• Member, American Legion & Eagles

Richard V. “Dick” Lemley

1933–2015

Owner, 1955–2001

• Sedro-Woolley High School, 1951
• California College of Mortuary Science
• Sedro-Woolley City Council
• Member, Rotary Club & Eagles

Richard B. “Rick” Lemley

Born 1954

Owner, 1975–2020

• Sedro-Woolley High School, 1972
• Mount Hood Community College, Mortuary Science
• Sedro-Woolley City Council
• Member, Rotary Club & Eagles

Charles S. “Chuck” Ruhl

Born 1942

Owner, 1998–2012

• Sedro-Woolley High School, 1960
• California College of Mortuary Science
• United General Hospital Board
• Member, Rotary Club & Masonic Lodge

Douglas E. “Doug” Hutter

Born 1958

Owner, 2012–2026

• Everett High School, 1976
• Washington State University
• Mount Hood Community College, Mortuary Science
• Eagle Scout
• Member, Knights of Columbus

Robin W. “Rob” Westford

Born 1975

Owner, 2026–Present

• Bellingham High School, 1993
• University of Washington
• Eagle Scout
• Member, Rotary Club & Eagles
• Owner, Westford Funeral Home (Bellingham) since 2005.