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Pat Harrison McGee

Pat Harrison McGee

Sep 15, 2022

 

Pat H. McGee, age 82, of Blaine passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 in Bellingham.

He was born April 11, 1940 in Lynden, WA to parents Peter and Evelyn (Harrison) McGee.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, 1:00 PM with Military Honors  at the American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, 1688 W. Bakerview Rd.,...

Dennis Neil Genrich, Jr.

Dennis Neil Genrich, Jr.

Sep 15, 2022

 

Dennis Neil (who was soon to be called his middle name of ‘Neil’ to family and friends) was born to Dennis Neil Genrich and Patricia Walker.  At a very early age Neil was to become a welcomed and much loved member of a family from Northern California which became his Lifetime Family.  After spending seven years of very frequent...

Paul Harvey Tuttle

Paul Harvey Tuttle

Sep 14, 2022

 

Paul Harvey Tuttle was a kind, gentle, goofy man with a servant’s heart. He was born at home on July 16th, 1958, in Bellingham, Washington, to Patricia and Harvey Tuttle. Paul spent his childhood playing sports with friends, visiting the Tuttle Family Homestead on Lummi Island, and spending time with family in Ferndale, Washington. He went to be with...

Gregory "Newt" L Newton

Gregory "Newt" L Newton

Sep 12, 2022

 

Gregory L. Newton "Newt" age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022.  He was born August 27, 1928 in Seattle WA to parents Alan Jones and Olga Lambert. Greg was later adopted by Paul Newton in 1936. In his younger years Greg attended Campus School Bellingham.  Greg graduated from Bellingham High School Class of 1947, throughout high...

Michael Thomas McCollum

Michael Thomas McCollum

Sep 11, 2022

 

Michael Thomas McCollum, age 72, of Bellingham, passed away at his home Sunday, September 11, 2022, after a long illness. He was born in Bellingham to his parents Tom and Gloria McCollum (Walker), January 30, 1950 in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Kjobech, daughter, Carrie Ann Flynn, grandchildren, Laney Flynn, Conor Flynn (Camryn) and great-granddaughter to...

Elizabeth Marie Wood

Elizabeth Marie Wood

Sep 9, 2022

 

  A shining light has just passed, and our world has become a much dimmer place.

  Elizabeth Marie Wood, 13, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday September 9th, 2022. Elizabeth's short life was all about Love, happiness, kindness, and caring for the well being of others. A kind and gentle soul, she was greatly loved, and will be greatly...

Jeffry Kenneth Sellstrom

Jeffry Kenneth Sellstrom

Sep 8, 2022

 

Jeffry Kenneth Sellstrom, age 57, of Bellingham, Washington passed away at his home Friday, September 8, 2022.  Jeffery was born in Santa Barbara, California to the parents of Valerie Ruth (Young) and Brent Warren Sellstrom and Step-dads Erik Williams and Dave Williams.  Jeffry is survived by his 3 children Sophie Natalie Rose, Scott Sellstrom and Leah Sellstrom. 

Jeffry...

Robert "Bob” Graves

Robert "Bob” Graves

Sep 8, 2022

 

Robert “Bob” Graves, age 81, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, of Ferndale passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham. He was born April 27, 1941 in Bellingham to parents Russel Lawrence and Latrelle (Grimes) Graves. He is survived by his wife Evie of 58 years; daughter Tracy; son Rob; grandchildren Jessica, David...

James Michael Day

James Michael Day

Sep 7, 2022

 

James Michael Day, age 73, of Bellingham was born in Bellingham, Washington August 28, 1949, to parents Thomas and Marjorie (Alexander) Day. He graduated from Bellingham High School and Western Washington University. Jim was a member of Assumption Church and an active volunteer at Lincoln Square where he made many friends. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, his...

Bob Allen Tutterrow

Bob Allen Tutterrow

Sep 6, 2022

 

Bob A. Tutterrow, age 58, was born in Bellingham, Washington on September 30, 1963 to parents, Ted Tutterrow and Sharon (Brandt) Tutterrow. He attended schools in Bellingham until his family moved into Whatcom County, where they finally landed in the Meridian school district. Bob graduated from Meridian with the class of 1982. He worked part-time jobs such as Sizzler...

Roderick "Ron" Jeffrey Bradshaw

Roderick "Ron" Jeffrey Bradshaw

Sep 6, 2022

 

Roderick Jeffrey Bradshaw was born July 1, 1939 to Harold and Doris Bradshaw in Colma, CA.   He passed away peacefully at St. Francis Nursing Home in Bellingham after an extended illness on September 6, 2022.

 

Roderick was the third of four sons and at an early age insisted that he be called RON. He moved to Bellingham in...

David Edward Ranney

David Edward Ranney

Sep 4, 2022

 

David Edward Ranney, age 77, of Bellingham passed away at the Whatcom Hospice House on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born November 12, 1944 in Orange, California to parents Kenneth and Marjorie (Lauderbach) Ranney.

 

Coming from a tennis playing family, David started playing in tournaments at age 10 and was a big name on the youth...

Michael Hershel Wyatt

Michael Hershel Wyatt

Sep 2, 2022

 

Michael Hershel Wyatt, age 68, of Blaine passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 in Blaine.

He was born July 25, 1954 in Sacramento, California to parents Hershel S. Wyatt and Patsy Ruth (Merritt) Wyatt. Michael leaves behind a brother, Terry Pace of Davenport, Washington,  sister-in-law, Mary Pace of Davenport Washington, Daughter Arnita Bradshaw of California and girl friend of...

Stephen Crawford Mallahan

Stephen Crawford Mallahan

Sep 1, 2022

 

Stephen Crawford Mallahan, age 88, of Bellingham passed on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Steve was born on November 9, 1933 to John & Ann (Valencsin) Mallahan in Bellingham, WA. Growing up, Steve and his brothers were altar boys at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He graduated from Bellingham High School in the class of 1951. After Stephen graduated high school...

Louise Mary Bosch

Louise Mary Bosch

Aug 30, 2022

 

Louise Mary (Gould) Bosch was born on May 16, 1939, in Lakewood Twp, MN. She passed away on August 30, 2022 at St. Joseph's hospital in Bellingham with her granddaughter, Sarah, by her side. Louise attended Lake of the Woods High School and was the first in her family to graduate, this was very special to her. Her hometown...

Mary Alice Lane

Mary Alice Lane

Aug 25, 2022

 

 

Mary Alice (Hufford) Lane, 85, passed away Aug. 25, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. A tiny, mighty woman, she loved her life, loved taking care of people, and loved a good meal of rare steak and good wine; she cheated death many times for more opportunities to enjoy all three.

Mary was born in Holdrege, Nebraska,...

Judy Lynn Hetterley

Judy Lynn Hetterley

Aug 20, 2022

Judy Lynn Hetterley, age 75, of Bellingham passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.

Judy was born on December 30, 1946 to Frank and Billie Metzger in Riverside, CA. She was later adopted by the father who raised her, Glen Gillette. Judy grew up with an...

Lee Andrew Andersen

Lee Andrew Andersen

Aug 19, 2022

 

Lee Andrew Andersen, age 72, of Lynden, formerly of Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham on Friday, August 19, 2022.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A more complete notice will be posted at a future date.

Arthur Rustand

Arthur Rustand

Aug 19, 2022

Arthur A. Rustand, age 85, of Ferndale was born July 7, 1937 in Blaine, WA to Oscar & Enes (Oslin) Rustand. He attended Lynden High School, after school he joined the US Navy serving 3 years. After returning from the Navy Art met Lois Lasher. They married August 12, 1960 in Lynden. Art & Lois made their family home in...

Roberta Louise Fleming

Roberta Louise Fleming

Aug 16, 2022

 

Roberta Louise Fleming was born March 22, 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and went to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 16, 2022 in Bellingham, Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Betty (Gruenburg) Thalin and her maternal grandmother.

Roberta is survived by her loving husband, Michael Fleming; son, Jesse Knapp, sisters, Cynthia...