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Herbert "Herb" Alfred Iversen

Herbert "Herb" Alfred Iversen

Oct 25, 2022

 

Herbert Alfred Iversen Born July 20th, 1949. Died October 25th, 2022. Herb was born in Cortland New York to Herbert Stanley Iversen and Gladys Marie VanWickler on July 20th, 1949.   He was preceded in death by his father and Mother.  Dogs, Carbon, Pinot, Ivory, Sketch, and Mayme.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years Deanna M Durbin. ...

George "Ben" Benjamin Craft

George "Ben" Benjamin Craft

Oct 25, 2022

 

George Benjamin Craft, Ben, passed away suddenly in his home in Everson on October 25, 2022, two days before his 74th birthday. He is survived by his wife and partner of 50 years, Gretchen R Hoyt, and their children Gregory Maciel, Patrick Maciel, Joshua Benjamin Craft, and Katherine Marie Brewster Hoyt-Craft.

Ben lived his entire life in Everson except for the time...

Christopher Lee Crnich

Christopher Lee Crnich

Oct 23, 2022

 

With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Christopher Lee Crnich on October 23, 2022.

Chris was born on April 26, 1976 in Auburn, WA, son of Jeffrey L. Crnich and Patricia L. Lombard.  He spent his childhood in Lynden WA and graduated from Lynden High School with the class of 1994. He married the love of...

Mickey Wayne Askew

Mickey Wayne Askew

Oct 21, 2022

 

Mickey Wayne Askew of Snohomish, WA passed away at his home early Friday morning, October 21, 2022, with his son at his side, as the result of both heart and blood diseases.  Mickey was born October 29, 1956, to parents Edson (Bud) and Beverly (Bev) (Johnson) Askew.  Mickey lived his entire life in the Pacific Northwest between King and...

Bruce Thomas Siren

Bruce Thomas Siren

Oct 20, 2022

 

Bruce Thomas Siren was born July 14, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Walter N. Siren and Marie (Tiedtke) Siren. He passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022 at the age of 85, several days after a stroke.

 

Bruce spent his early childhood between Milwaukee and Chicago. Upon the divorce of his parents, he went to live with...

Rita Jean Miller

Rita Jean Miller

Oct 18, 2022

 

Rita Jean (Comstock) Miller, age 89 of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022, at St. Joseph Peace Health Hospital. She was born February 2, 1933, to William and Amalia Kirschman in Garden City, Kansas, the third of seven children.

She met Howard Comstock, and they were married on May 27, 1950, in Bellingham, WA and moved...

Peter Willi Winterfeld

Peter Willi Winterfeld

Oct 11, 2022

Peter Willi WinterfeldApril 17, 1940-October 11, 2022

Surrounded by loved ones, Peter Winterfeld passed away October 11, 2022 in BirchBay after a long battle with diabetes. He was born on April 17, 1940 in Sondershausen,Germany to Willi and Gertrud Winterfeld.

Peter moved with his family from Germany to Canada after World War 2 to start a newand better life. His...

Marianne Louise Murphy

Marianne Louise Murphy

Oct 6, 2022

 

On October 6, 2022, Marianne Louise Murphy finished her earthly journey and was gathered into the arms of Jesus.

 

Marianne was born on December 18, 1956, to Richard and Donna Murphy in Spokane, WA.

She was the oldest of three girls.

 

The Murphy’s moved to Washington State in 1955 and moved back to California in the summer...

Joel DeWayne Hansen

Joel DeWayne Hansen

Oct 6, 2022

 

Joel was born in Vancouver WA on October 9, 1976. He was tragically taken from us doing what he loves, riding a motorcycle on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was riding home from having dinner with his brothers with the Kadaken Brotherhood MC.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and Sister Teresa Mae Hansen. He is survived...

Norma Louise Gust

Norma Louise Gust

Oct 6, 2022

 

Norma Louise (Howell) Gust, 90, passed peacefully after a full and rewarding life on Thursday October 6, 2022 in Bellingham, Washington.  Norma was born September 28, 1932 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Clarence and Violet Howell of Rathdrum Idaho.

Norma’s family moved around the Northwest during her early years as her Dad was in the logging and lumber business. ...

Ronald Arthur Ira

Ronald Arthur Ira

Oct 3, 2022

 

Ronald A. Ira, age 81, of Bellingham was born July 25, 1941and passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Winfred Lee and mother Laura I. (Burgy) Ira and his brother Larry W. Ira. Ron had a very active life racing motorcycles than a dragster and he had a boat for many years....

Bonita Violet Davis

Bonita Violet Davis

Oct 2, 2022

 

Bonita Violet Davis 1944 – 2022

Bonita passed away quietly at St. Joseph’s Hospital on October 2, 2022, with her husband of 62 years by her side. She was born on May 9, 1944, in Bellingham WA to parents Howard “Bud” Schenk and Violet (Olson) Schenk. She grew up outside of Lynden, attended Meridian schools, then Bellingham High School...

Randall Scott Wright

Randall Scott Wright

Sep 25, 2022

 

Randall Scott Wright, age 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.  Randall was born February 6, 1946, in Sumas, WA to parents Evan and Hazel Wright. He grew up in Everson and graduated from Nooksack Valley where he met his love, Margueritte Crabtree. They were married on August 11, 1967.

In 1968,...

Beverly Jean Kalsbeek

Beverly Jean Kalsbeek

Sep 24, 2022

 

Beverly Jean Kalsbeek went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 24, 2022.

 

Beverly was born on March 20, 1953 in Seattle, WA and joined the family of Tom, Hilda and Leroy Kornelis of Lynden, WA.   She grew up in Lynden and attended Lynden Christian School, where she graduated.

 

She met her loving husband...

Patrick Thomas Hughes

Patrick Thomas Hughes

Sep 22, 2022

Patrick Thomas Hughes, age 75, passed away on Thursday September 22, 2022, from natural causes. Born in Spokane, WA on August 10, 1947, to Robert Gordon Hughes and Jean Eileen Brady. The family moved from Spokane to Bellingham by 1950 and Patrick lived there for most of his life and spent the remainder of time living in California. As soon...

Donna Lucille Weidkamp

Donna Lucille Weidkamp

Sep 21, 2022

 

Donna L. Weidkamp passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Wednesday September 21, 2022. She was born to Arthur and Dorothy Anderson on August 22, 1938. Donna attended and graduated from Meridian Schools in 1956 and on December 14th, 1957 she married Ron Weidkamp.

 

Donna worked for many years at the Lynden Department Store and then...

Victor Burton Bliven

Victor Burton Bliven

Sep 19, 2022

 

Victor Burton Bliven, age 92, passed away on September 19, 2022 with his grandson by his side.  Please join us to celebrate a life well lived on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 2:00 PM, at Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive, Blaine, Washington.  Please bring a story to share. 

 

Dave Schweigert

Dave Schweigert

Sep 19, 2022

 

Dave Schweigert, age 85, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at home in Ferndale with his wife Lena of 62 years by his side. He was born February 19, 1937 in Sumas to parents Phillip and Rebecca (Beck) Schweigert.

He worked construction early on and then farmed with his father-in- law.  He ended his work...

Dorothy June Leishman

Dorothy June Leishman

Sep 18, 2022

Dorothy June (Hanson) Leishman passed at home in Ferndale, Washington on September 18, 2022 at the age of 92. She was surrounded by her family and deeply loved.

 

Dorothy was born June 20, 1930 in Baudette, Minnesota to Willie and Eunice Hanson. After her high school graduation she pursued additional training as a Lab Technician. Upon completion she packed...

Jack Dale Pomeroy

Jack Dale Pomeroy

Sep 16, 2022

 

Jack Dale Pomeroy, age 90, of Sumas passed away at his home surrounded by his family Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born July 25, 1932 in Bellingham to parents Thomas Edward and Helen Matilda (Menze) Pomeroy. Jack served one term in the Navy, where he was stationed in Japan and South Korea. Then he enlisted in the Army,...