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Dorothy Barbara Bennett

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

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

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;...

Pearl Mary Zender

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

Edith (Edie) Miller

Jan 23, 2026

Edith (Edie) Miller age 91, went to be with her Lord on January 23, 2026, in Bellingham.

There will be a graveside service on February 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 pm at Immanuel Bible church in Bellingham.

More complete obituary will be posted soon.

John Stewart Wesselink

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Budd D Askew

Budd D Askew

Dec 6, 2025

Budd Askew, age 67, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, from complications of aortic stenosis. Budd was born on May 21, 1958 in Seattle, WA to parents Edson (Bud) and Beverly Askew. He grew up in Kenmore, Washington, the fourth of five children, and attended Kenmore Elementary, Kenmore Junior High, Inglemoor High School and Edmonds Community College.

Budd had a love...

Lois Maurie "Bevan" Ellis

Lois Maurie "Bevan" Ellis

Dec 4, 2025

Lois Maurie ‘Bevan’ Ellis was born the daughter of Floyd and Grace ‘Gregg’ Bevan on October 3, 1921, in Hugoton, Kansas. She went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025, in Bellingham, Washington. Surviving are son Keith and wife Elizabeth of Sully, Iowa; son-in-law Floyd Kintzel and wife Paula of Ganfield, Arkansas; daughters, Eva Headrick and husband Dennis...

Roberto "Rob" G. Lara

Roberto "Rob" G. Lara

Dec 1, 2025

Rob was called to be in the arms of the Lord unexpectedly, on December 1, 2025. He leaves behind his parents; Rafael and Sheelah, his sister Angela and niece.

Rob was a true friend, he alway lent a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Rob never judged and accepted people for who they were. He was always kind to those...