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Sherry Paula Cline

Sherry Paula Cline

Mar 7, 2022

 

Sadly our Mom, Sherry Paul Cline 89, of Ferndale passed away peacefully on Monday morning March 7, 2022.

 

Sherry was born to Paul and Esther Hand in the small town of Neodesha, Kansas.  Neodesha is the Osage Indian word meaning, The Water is Smoky with Mud.  The date was May 22, 1932.  She and her parents came...

George William Gust, Jr.

George William Gust, Jr.

Mar 6, 2022

 

George W. Gust Jr., 92, passed away Sunday March 6, 2022 in Bellingham, Washington.  He was born January 20, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to George and Jeanette Gust. 

 

George took the train west as a 17 year old to attend the University of Idaho on a NROTC scholarship.  When he was a senior, he met Norma Howell, a...

Gene Max Littleton

Gene Max Littleton

Feb 21, 2022

Gene Max Littleton passed away February 21, 2022 in Benson Arizona.  He was born April 23, 1950 in Bellingham, Washington to Lloyd Littleton and Margaret (Westerman) Littleton. 

He is a graduate of Meridian High School.  It was in his high school years he got a job working for Alberton’s till he joined the Navy from 1969 – 1973.  He...

Howard Williams

Howard Williams

Feb 19, 2022

Howard Lawrence Williams born in Tacoma, Washington on Sunday, March 5th, 1950, passed away on Saturday, February 19th, 2022, at the age of 71.  Howard was the firstborn of four children born to Tommie (nee Payne) and Lawrence Williams.  Howard grew up in Tacoma, Washington and graduated from Stadium High School in 1969.  After graduation, Howard moved north to Bellingham,...

Virginia "Ginger" Reimer

Virginia "Ginger" Reimer

Feb 13, 2022

 

Virginia “Ginger” Reimer passed away February 13, 2022 at her home in Ferndale, WA.  Born November 28, 1934 in Pincher Creek Alberta, she lived in Vancouver, Canada before moving to the US. Ginger married Harold Reimer in 1952 after which they made their home in Ferndale (WA).  A homemaker for many years, Ginger was also a professional musician and...

Stephen Jay Owen

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

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

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

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

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...

Stephanie Li Chinn

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...

Ryan Gary Dether

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...

Donna Jean Van Wingerden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...