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Stephen Jay Owen
Feb 11, 2022
Stephen Jay Owen (Steve O) born to Virginia Owen Leatherwood on February 3, 1969 in Bellingham, Washington peacefully passed away at the age of 53 on February 11, 2022 as the sun set. Stephen valiantly fought a seven-month battle against High Grade SCC surrounded by family and friends who loved him infinitely.
Stephen was proceeded in death by...
Brian Kenneth Stockton
Feb 9, 2022
Brian Kenneth Stockton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Hospice House. He was born on March 18, 1954 in Bellingham, Washington to parents Donald and Joyce Stockton. Brian lived in Whatcom County all of his life and was raised on the West Hemmi Road family dairy farm. He loved the farm and worked hard alongside his dad...
Corey Dean Martin
Feb 8, 2022
Corey Dean Martin, age 57, was born in Sullivan, Missouri on March 23, 1964 to parents Gary and Carolyn (Williams) Martin. He passed Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Peace Health Hospital. He re-located to Ferndale, Washington in 1979 with his family and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1982.
Corey loved fishing and being outdoors. A great mushroom hunter and...
Rick B Benson
Feb 6, 2022
Rick B. Benson, scientist, bike racer, best dad ever invented, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, was tragically taken from us on February 6th, 2022. He was doing what he loved. Out enjoying his cabin time, working in the woods, he was struck while cutting down a tree. He was 61.
Born in Roseville, California, just outside of Sacramento, Rick...
Brian Keith Baldwin
Feb 4, 2022
Brian Keith Baldwin, age 57, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, February 4, 2022. Brian was living in Bellingham at the time of his passing, and was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. Blaine was considered home. Brian was the first-born child of the family. He was born in Oakland, CA on Tuesday, July 28, 1964 after his...
Ryan Gary Dether
Feb 1, 2022
Ryan Gary Dether was born in Bellingham, WA on August 21st of 1981 to Ronald and Catherine Dether. He peacefully passed away February 1, 2022 at Whatcom Hospice House. Ryan was a lifelong resident of Bellingham, WA and attended Bellingham High School. He was preceded in death by his grandpa; Joe Bowers, and mother; Catherine Dether. Ryan is survived by...
Stephanie Li Chinn
Feb 1, 2022
Stephanie Li Chinn, daughter of Debra Strom and Michael Elmer was born on March 9, 1990, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, WA. Her life ended instantly in a car accident on February 1, 2022. Her constant companion (fur baby) Shae Fawx was also killed in the accident.
Her mother and her biological father, Wayne Chinn moved to Whatcom County in...
Donna Jean Van Wingerden
Jan 28, 2022
Donna Jean Van Wingerden, 94, passed away peacefully in her own home on Friday, January 28, 2022. Jean was a life-long resident of Bellingham, growing up and residing in the Silver Beach neighborhood. She was preceded in death by her husband Warren. She is survived by her four children: Walter Van Wingerden of Bellingham, Sandra Woeppel of Arizona, Kristine Bowen...
Kyle Burton Davis
Jan 24, 2022
Kyle Burton Davis passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, January 24, 2022 surrounded by his wife, Barbara, and his children, Megan and Tyler.
Kyle was born in Bellingham, Washington on September 2, 1956 to Marie and Charles Davis. He graduated from Sehome High School in 1974 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communication Education from Western...
Louise Buren Bentley
Jan 23, 2022
Louise Buren Bentley, of Deming, Washington, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the age of 92.
Her friends and family will attest to her incredible spark, undying loyalty, and catchy sayings. Louise loved family gatherings, watching her Seahawks (and all sports), playing bingo, and shopping. She was a loyal member of the Eastern Star, Nooksack Chapter, for...
Dave Edward Richey
Jan 21, 2022
Dave Edward Richey was born on April 15, 1966 to Dan and Jan Richey in El Paso, Texas. Dave grew up with a brother, Dan, and a sister, Lisa. After high school, Dave enlisted in the United States Coast Guard where he served from 1987-1992. His first daughter, Isabel Higuera, was born in July 1993. After his service in the...
Minnie Kalsbeek VanderPol
Jan 16, 2022
Minnie Sterk-Kalsbeek-VanderPol was born in Stickney, South Dakota on December 23,1926 to the parents of Frank and Johanna Sterk. Minnie was the second oldest of 7 children. Her siblings were Martin, Gerrit, Gertie, Jesse, Rickie, and Johnny.
The family moved to Artesia, California in 1937 where they lived on a dairy farm. Minnie attended Bellflower Christian School. In 1941...
Linda Ann Holmes
Jan 15, 2022
Linda (Bradley) Holmes, age 78 of Bellingham, passed away on January 15, 2022. She was born September 15, 1943 to Donald and Eunice (Jarvis) Bradley of Lynden. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Joan Pritchard and Donna Wolfe.
Linda is survived by her husband Ken Holmes, Son Scott Reed (Lisa), Daughter Jayme Gentry (Glenn), Greg Holmes...
Cody Kegan Trummel
Jan 14, 2022
Cody Trummel passed away at the age of 32 on January 14, 2022. He passed away with his mother and brother at his side. Born 10 weeks early in Seattle Washington, Cody was a fighter from the beginning. As he went through life he never stopped trying to overcome challenges, face adversity head-on, and continue to make the best out...
Patricia(Patty, Pat, Ricia) Ann Sudderth
Jan 12, 2022
Patricia (Patty, Pat, Ricia) A. Sudderth began her lifetime on January 31, 1955 in Aberdeen, WA, grew up in Axford Prairie/Humptulips and crossed over to make her journey Home on January 12, 2022 in Bellingham, WA. She spent her life helping anyone along the way who needed help, feeding anyone in her presence who was hungry and caregiving for a...
David Dwaine Bailey
Jan 9, 2022
On Sunday morning, January 9, 2022, David “Dwaine” Bailey (of Birch Bay, WA), walked through the gates of Heaven. 69 years earlier, on May 5, 1952, Dwaine was born to Shirley (Jones) and Max Bailey in Julesburg, Colorado. In 1959 the family moved to a farm outside of Watauga, South Dakota, where Dwaine and his three siblings attended school, until...
Roxi Leanne Anthony
Jan 8, 2022
Roxi Leanne Anthony went to be with her heavenly father on January 8, 2022, with her family by her side. She was 77 years old. Roxi was born in Bellingham, WA on October 7, 1944, to John and Helen Pazaski (Place). As a young girl Roxi spent numerous hours along with her older sister, Terri taking dance classes and practicing...
LeRoy "Lee" Kelln
Jan 4, 2022
On January 4 th , 2022, Leroy (Lee) Kelln left the confines of his earthly body and joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. He was born in Shattuck, OK on June 27 th , 1934 to Gottfred and Mary Kelln. At the age of 2, he left Oklahoma with his parents to escape the Dust Bowl and...
Ronald "Ron" A. Bjarnason
Jan 3, 2022
Ron “Ron” A. Bjarnason, age 91 passed away peacefully January 3, 2022. Ron was born at St. Francis Hospital in Bellingham on March 18, 1930. He leaves behind his son Jim (Sandi) daughter Kat, granddaughter Jina (Gabe), grandson Brandon (Samantha) and great grandson Preston. Ron is reunited with the love of his life, his wife Bette. Per his request there...
Cory Pinder McKinney
Dec 31, 2021
Cory P. McKinney, was born in Tacoma, Washington, June 26th 1977 to Tem and Vicky McKinney. His infectious smile, laugh and gentle personality was apparent from that day forward. He grew up with a close connection to his brothers Tim and Casey and cousins Brent and Mike, the gang that was not often separated. Cory married the love of his...
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