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Nowell Alexander Smith
Feb 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heartfelt sympathy that we inform you that Nowell Alexander Smith passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 8, 2026, with his daughter by his side.
Nowell was born on March 27, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Alex J. and Lillian G. Smith. As a young boy, he and his mother moved...
Donald Lee Thompson
Feb 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Thompson, who departed this life peacefully on February 6, in Ferndale, Washington at the age of 68, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 18, 1957, in Whidbey Island, Washington.
During his childhood, Don lived in multiple places, including Midway Island and Japan. After...
Dorothy Barbara Bennett
Feb 5, 2026
“The LORD will guide you always… and you will be like a well-watered garden” Isaiah 58:11.
Dorothy Bennett was born of Welsh parents, on September 28, 1929, in Oxford, England. While still in elementary school, she felt called of God to be a missionary. However, the only Gospel she knew was from the words sung in church, written by Christians of...
Roger Dale Engler
Feb 3, 2026
He was born on Dec 12, 1943, to parents Gus Jr. and Fern Engler in Bellingham Washington. He was the second of 6 children and worked hard on the family farm in Ferndale.
After his graduation from Ferndale High School, he joined the Army, then the National Guard from 1962-1970.
On July 9, 1965, he married the love of his life Ilene...
Joyce Hinton Veroske Marshall
Jan 31, 2026
Joyce Hinton Veroske Marshall was born August 1, 1931, in Entiat, Washington, and passed peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Bellevue, Washington.
She was preceded in death by Fred Veroske, with whom she shared her three daughters, and by John Marshall, her second husband.
She is survived by her daughters, Melissa Williams, Kim E. Gates, and Rebecca Veroske; three brothers; four grandsons;...
Barbara Ann Kelln
Jan 30, 2026
Surrounded by family and God’s peace, Barbara Ann Kelln (Jensen) was welcomed into eternal life on January 30, 2026.
Barbara was born on January 20, 1939, in Bellingham, Washington, to Helen and Melvin Jensen. She was raised in Custer, Washington, and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1957. After high school, she attended secretarial school and worked as a secretary at...
Pearl Mary Zender
Jan 27, 2026
Pearl May Zender, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 at the age of 91.She was born in Wemby, Alberta, Canada on May 22, 1934, to Algert and Reta Deering. She was the oldest of her family with siblings, Marie and Jerry. Pearl graduated from Oxon Hill in Maryland in 1952. Then went on and received her Dental Hygienist Degree...
Edith (Edie) Miller
Jan 23, 2026
Surrounded by her loving family, Edith "Edie" Miller of Bellingham went to be with the Lord on January 23,2026 at the age of 91.
On July 31,1934 she was born in Pease, Minnesota to Peter and Lena (Polinder) Schutte. In 1941 the family moved by train to a small farm in Strandell (near Everson) where she attended a small school (which...
John Stewart Wesselink
Jan 16, 2026
John Stewart Wesselink passed away peacefully at his home in Bellingham, WA on January 16, 2026. John was born July 5, 1945 in Washington, DC to Gerritt W. Wesselink and Marion Paton Wesselink. He grew up in the Maryland suburbs of DC and attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School where, by his own admission, he was an “average student.” After graduation...
Claudia A. (Swope) Rouse
Jan 14, 2026
Claudia A. (Swope) Rouse, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 at Regency in Wenatchee, Washington. Claudia was born in Bellingham, Washington on February 5, 1940 to parents Fred and Mabell Swope, along with her twin brother, Clifford Swope.
She married Donald W. Rouse in September, 1956. They had four children; Gary, Jerry, Terry and Debbie.
Claudia lived and worked...
Darrell Duane Melos
Jan 14, 2026
Darrell Duane Melos, 71, of Lynden, Washington passed away in Bellingham, Washington on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Darrell was born in Bellingham, WA on May 8, 1954 to parents Oscar and Vera Melos. At Darrell's request there will be no service.
Rita Marilyn Mallahan
Jan 12, 2026
Rita Marilyn Mallahan passed away on January 12, 2026 in Bellingham with family by her side. Rita was born July 7, 1936 to Swiss immigrant, Martin Steiner and Elizabeth (Dilly) Steiner. She was the third child, with eight other siblings in a very active household in La Conner, WA. Rita went to school in La Conner, WA where she served...
Juanita Zimmerman
Jan 11, 2026
Juanita Zimmerman (Birmingham) grew up in Flint, Michigan and after the early loss of her mother, she took on family responsibilities from a young age, serving through cooking, cleaning and caring for others — a pattern of quiet devotion that would define her entire life.
She worked for fourteen years as a hospital laboratory technician, a role that allowed her to...
Eldon J. Peters
Jan 8, 2026
Eldon J. Peters passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on October 31, 1939, in Deer Park, Washington to John and Elizabeth (Loewen) Peters. The family moved to Custer soon after. Eldon attended Ferndale schools and graduated in 1958. Following graduation, he worked at Boeing and Mt. Baker Plywood as a foreman...
A. Dwayne Rogers
Jan 2, 2026
Alvin Dwayne Rogers, 91, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on January 2, 2026. Born on January 17,1934 in Bellingham, WA, he was a devoted husband to Karen Kay Rogers (DeZeeuw) for 61 years. Dwayne was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. He served 2 years in the Army following high school. He had a love for horses, specifically, Appaloosa’s and raised...
Taylor Carl Kutschbach
Dec 29, 2025
Taylor Carl Kutschbach, was born on July 1, 1985, in Bellingham, Washington and passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, in Arlington, Washington at the age of 40. He was the beloved son of Martin and Julie Kutschbach. He is survived by his son Carson Patrick Kutschbach (11), Carson’s mother Stacia Kutschbach, his sister Merrit King (Tyler), uncles, aunts, nephews, niece,...
Robert DeWayne Clark
Dec 26, 2025
Robert D. Clark passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, December 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Throughout his long and eventful life, Robert touched the hearts of many by sharing stories about his diverse experiences with anyone willing to listen.
He was born on December 16, 1934, in Coulee Dam, Washington, Robert was the son of Vilas Clark...
Jack E. Peter
Dec 19, 2025
Retired Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, Jackie E. Peter of Bellingham, WA, died peacefully on the night of Friday, December 19, 2025, at Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Bellingham, WA on June 28, 1938 to Lloyd August Peter (1912 - 1997) originally from Wilder, Minnesota, and Celia Irene Pierce (1920 – 1991) originally from Harlowton, Montana....
Charles "Chuck" Allen Hamstreet
Dec 17, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Allen Hamstreet, 73, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully December 17, 2025 with his daughters and best friend by his side. Born in Bellingham, Chuck spent his life rooted in the community he loved. Chuck was born January 11, 1952 to James and Margaret (Upton) Hamstreet.
Chuck was the owner and operator of Northwest Licensing and the founder of...
DeMaris J. Cole
Dec 11, 2025
DeMaris J. Cole, age 73, of Bellingham went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Bellingham at the Whatcom Hospice House. She was born May 11, 1952 in Vancouver, Washington to parents James and Frances (Scholtaubers) Myles. DeMaris graduated from Fort Vancouver High School with the Class of 1970 in Vancouver, Washington. She went on...
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