Joshua Alexander Soren, a resident of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010 after a tragic accident while wading in the Skagit River. He was just 13 years of age.

He was born on October 31, 1996 in Burien, Washington, the son of Richard Soren & Haley Huscusson.

Josh was raised in Sedro-Woolley where he attended school at Central Grade School, excelling in his studies, especially reading.

The family later moved to Burlington where he attended Lucille Umbarger Grade School.

Family & friends alike remember him as a charismatic teen who was always the life of the party & could make friends with anyone, and he had many friends. Parents of these friends often commented on how Josh was such a polite young man and showed everyone respect.

He enjoyed skateboarding, acrobatics and just hangin' around with his best buddy Luke Pettis and his friends.

He was quick with a smile and a laugh. He will be missed by all.

Josh is survived by his mother, Haley Huscusson and step-dad, Robert Valencia of Burlington; his father, Richard Soren, Jr. of Mount Vernon; his brother, Michael Euteneier of Burlington; 3 step-brothers, Robert, Kyle & Dwight Valencia of Burlington and a step-sister, Vanessa Magdaleno (Luis) in California; paternal grandmother, Toni Getsinger (Jack) of Yakima, WA and paternal grandfather, Richard Soren, Sr. (Sharon) of Lyman; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family & friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jean Palmer; step-grandfather, Ron Palmer; his maternal grandfather, Dallas Huscusson; and step-grandmother, Shirley Huscusson.

In honor of Josh the family request memorials be made to the Joshua Soren Memorial Fund c/o any branch of Bank of America, Skagit County Search & Rescue or the American Red Cross.

A Life Celebration BB-Q gathering will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Maiben Park in Burlington.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Share memories of Josh and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Aug. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSHUA SOREN

10 Entries

jon williams

September 13, 2010

joshua alexander soren was my best friend anyonecould have and haley and family i love u guys with all y heart and u know my phone number if u need to talk or anything u know where i live if u just wanna come over and just talk bout all the good memories that we had with him. Bro i will miss u dearly i just beleive u are gone already but i guess it was just ur time to go i will see u when i get up ther love u bro R.I.P. JOSHUA ALEXANDER SOREN

August 31, 2010

Michael, I don't know if you will see this, but I am truely sorry, I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. I will pray for you.

Debbie Stafford

August 31, 2010

Haley and family. I am so sorry to hear about Josh, the few times I was around him he was very polite and a very happy go lucky young man.I have shoulders you can cry on and ears to listen with if you need them. May God Bless you and watch over you till we meet again. with deepest sympathy.

c webb

August 30, 2010

I am so sorry about Josh's passing. I will never look at the river again without thinking of him and your tragic loss. I am so glad that he was finally brought home to you.

Shannon

August 30, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to you, family (and friends) of Joshua. I lost my 23 y.o. son a year ago, and understand that kind of pain. I pray God will grant you the grace (that He so often has given me) not only to get through this, but to live the rest of your days, using the strengths that come out of this, to impact others in a profound, positive way. Much love to you!

Grant Marsh

August 29, 2010

My heart goes out to the family. Very hard to lose a child. God bless you all and my thoughts are with you.

LeRoy & Kathleen DeWitt

August 28, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tammy Craw

August 28, 2010

My heart and soul go out to this young man and his family. My prayers are with his mother,fatherand all who loved him. I am a mother of an 18 year old daughter that has been in ICU in critical condition for 3 months in maine and can not even imagine the grief these poor people are going through. May God give you the strength and courage you need to go on in life and bless you in all you do. Tammy C.

Kathy Davis

August 28, 2010

Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Joshua. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms

www.slmoms.com

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Kenda Akin

August 28, 2010

To Richie and Family, Our sincerest condolences about your tragic loss.. Hope that time passing will ease the pain..Ive been thru it..Time does make it easier.Your son sounded alot like you , as we knew you as a teen in Day creek. Our deepest sympathies to you all..Your friend always, Kenda(Heller)Akin...

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