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Muriel Adene Ellis

Muriel Adene Ellis

Jun 16, 2022

Muriel A. Ellis, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 16, in Bellingham. She was born April 15, 1930 in Blaine to parents Marvin Lewis and Ella Gertrude (Hickey) Allen. Muriel was preceded in death by her husband Albert J. “Pete” Ellis in September of 2012 and her parents. She is survived by her son...

Carol Elaine Lemperes

Carol Elaine Lemperes

Jun 10, 2022

 

Carol Elaine Lemperes, born in Seattle October 1, 1946, passed peacefully June 10th, 2022, surrounded by her husband and two daughters. Carol was a devoted wife, loving mother, dedicated grandmother, sister, and a friend to many.

Carol began her life in Seattle, WA as the fourth and final child, born to Oscar Burdette Johnson and Anna Betty (Steffen)...

Howard Gregory Hanna

Howard Gregory Hanna

Jun 9, 2022

 

Howard Gregory Hanna age 70, passed away on June 9, 2022.  He is survived by his wife Karrie Hanna, his mother Opal Hanna, his sister Kim Naidu, and his brothers Morrie and John Hanna. He also leaves numerous nephews and nieces.  Howard has requested that there be no service.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations go...

Marc Alan Anders

Marc Alan Anders

Jun 3, 2022

Marc Alan Anders, age 74, of Bellingham passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 being surrounded by loved ones and family.  Marc was born on October 8, 1947 in Seattle.  He has resided in Bellingham for over 45 years. Marc was loved by and survived by his wife of 40 years Linda Stephens-Anders. 

He is survived by 2 sons, Adrian...

Daniel Brent Ten Kley

Daniel Brent Ten Kley

Jun 3, 2022

 

 Daniel Brent Ten Kley age 58 went to be with Jesus on June 3, 2022 in Bellingham, WA. Danny was born June 5, 1963, to Gerrit and Marie (Kalsbeek) Ten Kley. Danny lived at home in Deming until the age of 18 and attended Redwood School. He lived in various group homes in Bellingham and Skagit County. In 1996...

James "Jim" Robert Tolin, Jr.

James "Jim" Robert Tolin, Jr.

May 30, 2022

 

James Robert “Jim” Tolin, Jr., age 72, of Lynden passed away in Bellingham Monday, May 30, 2022, after a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.  For 20 years, Jim handled the disease with grace and dignity.  He provided all of us the privilege for a long good bye.

Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years...

Patricia Lee Bliss

Patricia Lee Bliss

May 24, 2022

 

Patricia Lee Bliss, age 87, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born September 10, 1934 in Beach, North Dakota to parents Floyd Leo and Leona Irene (Woodhull) Neudeck. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Carolyn Sue Bliss and her brother Morris Neudeck. She is survived by her husband Jim; 2...

David Lee Bozarth

David Lee Bozarth

May 18, 2022

 

David “Dave” Lee Bozarth, of Custer passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his family, after a long battle with heart and kidney disease. He was 73. The world has lost the best husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend anyone could ask for.

 

Dave was born on April 30, 1949 in Joliet, IL to Richard...

Anne Borgny Dillon

Anne Borgny Dillon

May 17, 2022

 

Anne Garnaas-Dillon passed away on May 17, 2022.

She was born on October 19, 1933.  Anne was a loving wife and mother.

She is survived by her sister Laurine Keyes, and her three children, Neil Garnaas (wife Pamela), Arvid Garnaas (wife Diane) and Cory Garnaas (wife Anne) her six grandchildren , Brandon, Kellen, Carly, Kaden, Lauren and Tracey...

Daniel Carl Larson

Daniel Carl Larson

May 16, 2022

 

Daniel (Dan) Carl Larson passed away May 16th, 2022 after a short illness. He was born in Bellingham at St. Joseph’s hospital on September 10th 1944. Son of Carl Amus Larson and Theresa Joyce Schluk, he graduated from Ferndale High School in 1962 and served in the Army National Guard from 1969 to 1973.  Dan was a member of...

William "Bill" J. Franzen

William "Bill" J. Franzen

May 10, 2022

 

William “Bill” J. Franzen of Lynden passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Whatcom Hospice House of Bellingham at the age of 81.  Bill was born in Arnhem, Netherlands on September 16, 1940.  He immigrated to the United States at the age of 18.  Served in the US Army and was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone.  He...

Edward Julian Field

Edward Julian Field

May 6, 2022

 

Edward Julian Field was in Bellingham Washington, Edward passed on Friday, May 6, 2022. He joins parents Earl and Myrtle Field, brother Earl Field Jr, Kenneth Field, sister Nancy Huber and her son Troy Huber. Ed spent many years in Alaska before returning to Bellingham. His writings almost always told about his adventures in Alaska. He made many acquaintances...

Heidi Marie Hinz

Heidi Marie Hinz

May 4, 2022

 

Heidi Marie Hinz (Erchinger) was born February 13, 1982, to Merilee and Rudy Erchinger at the Mount Vernon Birth Center in Mount Vernon, Washington. From an early age, Heidi exhibited not only a sense of adventure, but a deep love for animals and children. There was nothing that brought her more joy than spending time with family and supporting...

Opal Goldstein McGuinn

Opal Goldstein McGuinn

May 1, 2022

 

In remembrance of 

Opal Goldstein McGuinn

October 27, 1924 - May 1, 2022

 

Opal passed away peacefully at home at the age of 97 years old.

Opal was born to Dr. and Mrs. W.A. Anderson and was raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, with her two sisters and brother. She attended Tuskegee University, in Alabama, where she graduated...

Cecil Carl Cooke

Cecil Carl Cooke

May 1, 2022

 

Cecil Carl Cooke, 66 of Ferndale, Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Ferndale.  Cecil was raised in Bellingham and Ferndale by Norm and Mayme Cooke.  He went to Ferndale High School where he loved playing baseball and played in the Orchestra, graduating in 1974. Cecil then joined the US Navy serving 4 years on the...

Richard James Westermann

Richard James Westermann

Apr 29, 2022

 

Richard James Westermann, known as Jim, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 79. After several months of battling esophageal cancer, Jim died peacefully with his beloved wife Jan and his brother Bill by his side. 

Jim was born in Compton, California, on March 19, 1943, to Richard Henry and Bessie Belle...

Anita Jeannette Shotwell

Anita Jeannette Shotwell

Apr 26, 2022

 

Anita J. Shotwell, age 79, of Lynden passed away in Bellingham Tuesday, April 26, 2022.  She was born in Amsterdam, Holland, May 13, 1942 to parents John and Jeanette (Swagerman) Lotz, and emigrated to Canada with her parents in 1954.  Anita became a naturalized U.S. citizen. She worked for Pacific Bell for 30 years and worked several years for...

Richard Allen Pike

Richard Allen Pike

Apr 24, 2022

 

Richard Allen Pike was born to Russell & Muriel Pike January 2nd, 1946 in Bellingham, WA. He passed away unexpectedly while he was enjoying one of his favorite things to do, fishing.  He is survived by his wife Donna Pike, five children & their spouses, Four daughters, Rachelle & Brandon Daugherty, Sandra & Alex Hepworth, Rhonda & Jared Iglehart,...

Doris Mae Robertson

Doris Mae Robertson

Apr 24, 2022

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Doris Mae Robertson, 97, of Ferndale, WA, passed away peacefully April 24th at Malloy Place in Ferndale, Washington while Amazing Grace was being sung to her by daughters, Marianne and Susan, along with her church worship leader.

She was born March 17, 1925 to father August and mother Edith Pehrson in Bellingham, WA.  Raised in Ferndale all her life,...

Michael Joseph Smith

Michael Joseph Smith

Apr 24, 2022

 

Michael Joseph Smith, age 74, of Deming passed away suddenly Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Bellingham.  He was born February 10, 1948 to Neil and Carol (Elsbree) Smith.  Mike was a Vietnam Veteran.  When he returned he met the love of his of his life Becky Hunziker.  They were married November 4, 1968.  Their first son Mike was born...