Travis Lee Albin

Travis ,38, of Sultan Wash. born July 18, 1976 in Edmonds, Wash. lost his life on April 25, 2015 river rafting on the Sultan River, trying to save his friends. Travis was raised in Monroe, Wash. Graduated from Monroe High in 1994. He attended Edmonds Community College and the University of Phoenix. He enlisted in the Army and received the Abrams Award, Rifle Award and many other merits during Basic Training. He served Active Duty in the Iraq War, completing his service as Sargent E5 ranking. Travis loved astronomy, stars, planets and the whole universe. He was fascinated by all rocks on Mother Earth and was a strong conservationist. Travis loved the outdoors, was an avid hiker, river rafter and enjoyed camping. He skydived from Snohomish at 10,000 ft. and in 2010 summited Mt. Rainier. He owned and operated Essential Lawn and Landscaping. He was a horticulturist and loved to grow anything. He loved the music of Bob Marley and the sound of Reggae. He played keyboard with a local band. Travis is survived by his son, Gavin Northey; mother, Leslie Lindsay and father, Stan Albin (Cathy Berlin); sisters, Leann Traver, Jessica Aaenson, and Annie Smith; along with many family members. A Memorial Service will be held on May 16, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Snohomish Community Church, 13622 Dubuque Rd Snohomish 98290. In lieu of flowers remembrances can be made to your favorite charity.