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Stephen Gerald Hyde

Stephen Gerald Hyde

Apr 23, 2024

Stephen Gerald ‘Steve’ Hyde was born on January 2, 1939 to Raymond Leo and Mildred May Hyde in Anamosa Iowa where he won the new baby contest that year.  He died on April 23, 2024 at the age of 85 in Blaine, Washington.

Steve grew up in Anamosa, Iowa with his sister Devonna Matthiessen and had extended family who lived in...

Bonita Ann Lloyd

Bonita Ann Lloyd

Apr 17, 2024

Bonita Ann Lloyd, age 76, of Mount Vernon was born July 23, 1947 and passed away with her family at her side, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Bonnie was born in territory of Alaska, Anchorage Alaska.  She was the first born to Lois and Bill Lloyd and the first child to be brought home to the homestead. She was the first...

Mary Evelyn Eytzen

Mary Evelyn Eytzen

Apr 13, 2024

Mary Eytzen was born Mary Evelyn Schroeder to Harry and Linda Schroeder in their home near Clayton, Washington on September 30, 1937.  After a few moves between Washington and Kansas, their family of five finally settled on a chicken farm in Ferndale Washington in 1946.  After graduation from Ferndale High School, Mary attended Pacific Bible Institute in Fresno, California for...

Weldon Lawrence “Laurie” Taylor

Weldon Lawrence “Laurie” Taylor

Apr 11, 2024

Weldon Lawrence “Laurie” Taylor passed away the morning of April 11, 2024, at the age of 97. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 20, 1927 to Weldon “Bud” and Jessie Taylor, and was the middle son of three boys. The family moved to Regina, Saskatchewan when Laurie was young, and his father, holding a prominent position in the...

Brian Glen Feller

Brian Glen Feller

Apr 4, 2024

Brian Feller, age 53, of Ferndale, WA passed away suddenly in Ferndale on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daniel and Helen Feller and Charlie and Rosalie Best; and aunt, Toni Feller. 

Brian is survived by his fiance, Terri Tyler; father, Perry (Ellen) Feller; mother, Jeannie Feller of Whatcom County; sister, Glenda (Scott) Flowers of Texas;...

Melinda "Mindy" Elaine Goode-Johnson

Melinda "Mindy" Elaine Goode-Johnson

Apr 2, 2024

Melinda Elaine Goode-Johnson 

Mindy was born May 18, 1959 in Bellingham, Washington. To the parents of Donald Alexander Goode and Judith Leah Dayton-Goode. She was the oldest of three children. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Goode and brother, Daniel Goode. She is survived by her husband Michael William Johnson, her daughter, Brandi Jean Johnson-Salkeld, son Brandon Michael Johnson, and...

John Paul JP Gottschalk

John Paul JP Gottschalk

Mar 31, 2024

John “Paul” or “JP” Gottschalk, born on April 7, 1949, in Billings, Montana, passed away at the age of 74 on March 31, 2024, in Bellingham, Washington.  A dedicated servant of the community, Paul proudly served as a Bellingham Police Officer, Crime Scene Investigator for 20 years, leaving an indelible mark on those he served.  Paul’s upbringing instilled in him...

Nadine Rae Bowler

Nadine Rae Bowler

Mar 25, 2024

Nadine Rae Bowler age 85, wife, mother and dear friend, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care Residence.  She had been battling dementia for the last 15 months. 

Nadine is survived by her husband of 12 years, Stuart; children, Marlene Richardson (Steve), Kristi Brooks (Keith) and Warren Swanson;  step children, Lesley Boyd, Kristen Marere...

Robert "Bob" James Eytzen

Robert "Bob" James Eytzen

Mar 23, 2024

Robert (Bob) James Eytzen (87) was the first child born to Abraham and Hilda Eytzen in Mountain Lake, Minnesota on January 17, 1937.  When Bob was 11 years old, his family moved to Blaine, Washington where he later graduated from Blaine High School in 1955.  He attended Pacific Bible Institute in Fresno, California for one year following high school.

In 1958,...

Melva Carol Gottschalk

Melva Carol Gottschalk

Mar 22, 2024

Melva Carol Gottschalk, born Melva Carol Bratcher, on January 7, 1938, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and worshiping God, on March 22, 2024, at the age of 86, in Bellingham, Washington. She was not afraid of death as it would bring her into God’s holy presence.

 Melva was a devoted first-grade teacher for 30 years in...

Diana Louise Brown

Diana Louise Brown

Mar 22, 2024

Diana Louise Brown, passed away on Friday March 22, 2024, with her family surrounding her with love in the preceding days.  Diana, affectionately known as Dede, was 64 years old. She was born October 7,1959, the seventh child of Curtis and Renee Gilbert.  

Dede was married to her Husband James “Kevin” Brown on August 30th,1980. They were married for 42...

Dolores "Dee" Andro

Dolores "Dee" Andro

Mar 19, 2024

Dolores “Dee” Andro August 18, 1936 – March 19, 2024

Devoted Wife, Mother, and Nana, Dolores went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2024, after a battle with Heart Failure. Dee was 87 and was surrounded by loving family members when she passed.

 Dee was born on August 18, 1936, in Paterson, New Jersey. In 1949 she met the love...

Robert "Bob" E. Kley

Robert "Bob" E. Kley

Mar 15, 2024

Robert E. Kley, age 69 suddenly passed away on March 15, 2024 of cardiac arrest at his beloved Ferndale area home. Robert (Bob) was born in Bellingham, WA on December 20, 1954 to Karl and Elizabeth Kley who predeceased him.

 

Robert grew up on his family farm in Birch Bay and graduated from Blaine High School in 1973. Robert was known to...

Linnea Christine MacDonald

Linnea Christine MacDonald

Mar 10, 2024

Linnea Christine MacDonald passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024, with her husband Jim by her side. She was the daughter of Joe and Thelma Bacchi and was born on March 12, 1943, in Sacramento, California. She was 80 years old.

Linnea is survived by her husband, Jim MacDonald; her brother, Paul Bacchi; her three...

Marina Mosher

Marina Mosher

Mar 4, 2024

Marina Mosher passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the age of 94.  Marina was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on August 12, 1929 to Nicholas and Petroulia Morros, first-generation Greek immigrants. She and her two brothers were orphaned at an early age and spent their childhood in foster care.

On May 16, 1950 she married Philip “Bruce”...

Harold Olason

Harold Olason

Feb 29, 2024

Harold Olason, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 29, 2024, after a brief illness.

Harold was born in Akra, North Dakota to Skapti and Elin (Magnusson) Olason, the seventh of nine children. He spent his first fourteen years living on the homestead his Icelandic grandparents settled in 1881. He attended the local...

Robert B Upper

Robert B Upper

Feb 28, 2024

A beloved father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 28th in Bellingham. Robert was born to Stanley and Mary Frances Upper on December 28th 1941 and was raised alongside his siblings in Whatcom County. Robert graduated from Meridian High School in 1959, and after graduation he enlisted in the Navy, where...

Gary Eugene Huffman

Gary Eugene Huffman

Feb 26, 2024

Gary E. Huffman, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 at the age of 77 in Bellingham, WA, with his wife Roberta D. Huffman and son Benjamin D. Huffman by his side. Gary leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, service, and love for his family and friends.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Gary was a proud graduate of Mount Tahoma High...

Stephen Roy Dodd

Stephen Roy Dodd

Feb 18, 2024

Stephan Roy Dodd, age 84, of Ferndale after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Steve passed peacefully from this world. He is survived by his wife Linda, son Greg, Brother Phil (Carroll), sister Susan and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Julia Dodd, his son Michael James,...

Theresa "Terrie" Estelle (Robinson) Griffin

Theresa "Terrie" Estelle (Robinson) Griffin

Feb 15, 2024

Theresa "Terrie" Estelle (Robinson) Griffin, age 78, of Lynden, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Bellingham, Washington on February 15, 2024, joining her parents George and Florence (Granger) Robinson and beloved sister Cecelia Page in eternal rest. Born on December 27, 1945 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Theresa cultivated a passion for singing amid her family’s rich maritime heritage. Her...

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