Jon Stables

Jun 26, 1946 -

Sep 9, 2025

On Sept. 9, 2025, Jon Stables died of natural causes at the age of 79 in Anacortes, Wash., where he resided the past 32 years.

He was a jack-of-all-trades over his lifetime who retired as a Mediation Program Manager for King County 15 years ago. Prior to that, he had careers in labor unions, construction, commercial fishing and logging. In every place that he lived, Jon was very active in Democratic Party politics and union activism. He served on the Anacortes Civil Service Commission for over 19 years.

Jon met his wife, Vicky, in 1992, and they married in December 1994. They were blessed with two children who they raised in Anacortes. Jon passed on his appreciation of art and music to his children, a dancer and a musician. In 2019, they built their dream home in Old Town, filled it with art and surrounded it with flowers, delighted to be near their children and grandchildren. Spending most of his free time outdoors, he enjoyed being out on the water, fishing, growing food, foraging mushrooms and marveling at the wonders of nature with his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Vicky Stables; children, Rosalind Huntley and Marcus Stables; son-in-law, Quinton Huntley; grandchildren, Walter Huntley and Byron Huntley; brother and sister-in-law, Brock Stables and Katie Stables; sister, Janine Drulay; and close friend of over 60 years, Ted Riley; as well as many friends and extended family members.

Jon is remembered for his enduring sense of family and relentless sense of humor. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at noon, at Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes, with one of Jon's favorite lunches served after. Jon would show up wearing one of his signature non-work uniforms of jeans and a colored pocket tee with no advertising, or a bright Hawaiian shirt. Please dress for your comfort. In lieu of flowers, Jon's family suggests a gift toward the education of Jon's cherished grandsons, Walter and Byron Huntley.

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