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Leslie Ann Elsasser
Jun 30, 2025
Leslie Ann Elsasser, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at her home in Lynden, WA. She bravely fought a two-year battle with GI cancer. Leslie was born on December 22, 1944, in Bellingham, WA, to parents Lester and Mattie (Oban) Sturtz. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1962 and lived her entire life in Whatcom County.
Leslie...
Seki Malone Vander Giessen
Jun 27, 2025
Seki Kitayama Malone Vander Giessen sadly passed away on June 27, 2025 in Bellingham.
She was born Feb. 1, 1947 in Osaka, Japan and grew up in Sasebo, Japan, until moving to Gresham, Oregon in 1970. Seki was welcomed by her new parents, Herman and Betty Malone. She was married to their oldest son for a short time, which blessed her...
Marlene Rosa Stern
Jun 25, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marlene R. Stern (born as Hoerrle) who passed away on June 25, 2025. She was 89 years old.
Marlene was born on September 21, 1935, in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1960 she immigrated to the United States to build a new life for herself. Marlene became a citizen in 1965 and...
Frances "Earline" Hansen
Jun 22, 2025
Frances “Earline” Hansen: to know her was to love her. She was born in Everett, WA on August 20, 1950 to Clarissa Young. She passed away peacefully at her home in Ferndale, WA on June 22, 2025. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; mother, Clarissa Young; mother-in-laws, Vivian and Barbara Hansen; father-in-law, Kenneth Hansen Sr.; daughter, Teresa M....
Cynthia G. Dumas
Jun 17, 2025
Cynthia G. Dumas , age 64, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. On February 15, 2025, Cynthia was diagnosed with acute monocytic myeloid leukemia (AML). She faced the next four months with remarkable strength, resilience, and the same fierce love that defined her life. Born on June 2, 1961,...
Kay Adele Waldo
Jun 14, 2025
Kay Adele Waldo, age 80, of Everson, passed away Saturday June 14, 2025 in Bellingham.
Kay was born March 23, 1945 in Oakland, California to parents Charles and Opal Adele (Walter) Russell.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 64 years, Ron Waldo; son, Brian Lee Waldo; grandson, Ryon Harriman; her two sisters, Dorothy (Hackett) O’Brien and Corrine (Hackett)...
Barbara Caryl Benedict
Jun 13, 2025
Barbara Benedict breathed her last breath in this life and joyfully stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 13, 2025. As she suffered the effects of aging she often spoke longingly of this moment. We as her family and friends grieve her passing, but we rejoice with her knowing she is in heaven with...
Nora A. Wiebe-Sundstrom
Jun 12, 2025
Nora A. Wiebe-Sundstrom was born on April 8, 1931, in Corn, Oklahoma, to Dave and Susie Fast, in a close-knit Mennonite family. During her early years, the family moved first to Texas and later settled in Whatcom County, Washington.
Nora married John Wiebe, and together they built a life and raised five children on their farm near Birch Bay. Her children...
Rebecca "Becca" Julieann Myiow
Jun 6, 2025
With overwhelming sadness, we announce the death of Rebecca (Becca) Myiow, age 24, of Sedro Woolley, WA. Becca was born on November 25, 2000, in Bellingham, WA, to Wyatt Myiow and Kathy (Castle) Miller.
Becca loved music, singing, and spending time with her fiance Ryan, but most of all she loved making beautiful creations with her cakes and baked goods. She...
Walton Anderson
Jun 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we welcome you to join us in remembering the life of Ney Walton Anderson, age 85, of Lynden, a brother, father, grandpa and friend. Dad passed away at his home Monday morning June 2, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Dad was a fighter as we never thought 10 years ago when he...
Harley "Bear" J. Gray
May 28, 2025
Harley “Bear” J. Gray, age 81 of Blaine, WA passed away Saturday, May 28, 2025 in Bellingham, WA. He was born Feb. 25, 1944 in Clay, West Virginia to parents Harley and Nina Ilene (Adkins) Gray. Harley graduated high school at Garaway High School in Sugarcreek, OH and went on to spend 20 years in the US Army, retiring with...
Eleanor "Ellen" Elizabeth Barnhill
May 26, 2025
Eleanor (Ellen) Elizabeth Barnhill (Weisenburger) passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on May 26, 2025, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, due to complications from post-polio syndrome.
Ellen was born April 25, 1948 in Bellingham, WA to Harold and Phyllis Ann (Jenkins) Weisenburger. She grew up in the Birchwood neighborhood surrounded by family and friends....
Faye E. Kornemann
May 25, 2025
Faye E. Kornemann (Moore) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Bellingham, WA; the city where she was born on Aug 21, 1944 to parents Walter and Irma (Smith) Kornemann. She was 80 years old.
Faye's life began and ended in Whatcom County; a place that remained a constant throughout her life. She married Alan H. Moore (USN Ret)...
Kenneth Lee Rutgers
May 23, 2025
Kenneth Lee Rutgers 12/27/1928 - 5/23/25 Ken was born to Theodore (Ted) & Johanna (Jody Van Surksum) Rutgers in Cheyenne, WY. He graduated to his heavenly home on May 23, 2025, after 12 years of Alzheimer’s. Ken was raised in Ballard, WA, graduated from Ballard High School and lived in Edmonds, WA for 30 years before moving to Bellingham in...
Floyd Neal Dwight
May 16, 2025
Floyd Neal Dwight passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on May 16, 2025, at the age of 94.
Floyd was born on September 22, 1930, in Friday Harbor, Washington, to Allan and Myrtle (Rowe) Dwight. He spent his early years on Lopez Island before moving to Custer, Washington at the age of 12. He graduated from Ferndale...
Robert Roy Brand
May 15, 2025
Robert Roy “Butch” Brand passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, with family at his side. He was 88. A life-long resident of Bellingham, Rob was born on January 25, 1937 to James Robert Brand and Clara Elizabeth Brand (Tweit).
Rob’s childhood was spent on Mason Street and he delighted in sharing the stories of neighborhood baseball games. He attended Campus...
Glen Leroy Steinbach, Sr.
May 11, 2025
Glen L. Steinbach, Sr, age 89, passed away May 11, 2025 in Bellingham, WA.
He is survived by his children: Sharon L. Steinbach, Lyndia Shoup, Gregory Steinbach, Sharon E. Steinbach, Kenneth Steinbach, Michelle Gates, Margaret (Peter) Gegenhuber; daughter in law, Leanne Steinbach. Siblings: Randy Steinbach and Dixie Steinbach. Sister in laws: Elaine Steinbach and Lori Steinbach, Joanne’s children,17 grandchildren, 40 great...
Edward "Ed" Wesley Neilan
May 8, 2025
Edward Wesley Neilan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 86, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 25, 1938, in Bellingham, Washington, Ed was the son of Gerald and Evelyn Neilan. He spent his formative years in the Silver Beach Lake Whatcom area,...
Donald Ray Weaver
May 7, 2025
Long-time resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County, Donald R. Weaver, age 87, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
He was born January 16, 1938 to Roy and Alice Weaver in Winona, MO. His early school days were in a one-room school which he walked to with his two older sisters. His family moved to Washington State in 1946 to a home in...
Jerry Dale Jeffers
May 6, 2025
Jerry Dale Jeffers, age 90, was born in Bellingham, Washington to Orva Ray and Esther Joy (Pyeatt) Jeffers. He passed away in Bellingham on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
He attended high school at Meridian and graduated with the class of 1954. In high school he played baseball and excelled at basketball. He married Emelie (Nelson) Jeffers in August of 1955 in...
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