John Arthur Sharples, age 47, of Oak Harbor, longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away at home following a battle with melanoma.

Services will be private. Memorials are suggested to the Melanoma Research Foundation, 1411 K Street, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20005.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com