Obituaries

Oct 11, 2021

Clazina “Claus” Schouten, age 89, of Blaine passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, October 11, 2021 in Bellingham. She was born to John & Adrianna (DeWilde) Lagerwey on August 31, 1932 in Shepherd, Montana. Claus loved spending time with her family especially following all of their sports and other activities. She enjoyed playing pinochle and other games....

Oct 4, 2021

Sherrie Lynn Determan, an Office Receptionist at Honcoop and long-time resident of Blaine WA, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from Lymphoma and COVID-19 on October 4, 2021 at the age of 55.

Sherrie is survived by her partner; Michael Fedor and his daughter, Rosemary. She is survived by her two sons; Matthew Determan and Christian Wood,...

Oct 3, 2021

Kerry Authur Helm, age 74, a tall, handsome man with a winsome personality passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021.  What joy must have filled his heart as he came face to face with his Savior!

Kerry was born on November 22, 1946 to Arthur and Ruth (Lande) Helm in Everett, Washington.  Sadly, his father passed away when he was...

Oct 1, 2021

Leonard E. Cowden, age 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, October 1, 2021. Leonard and his twin brother Larry, were born in Bellingham, Washington August 12, 1932 the sons of George Thomas and Pearl Eva (Nims) Cowden. Leonard married his high school sweetheart, Dianne Mae Wellbrock on December 24, 1950 at Rome Chapel after the...

Sep 30, 2021

We are sharing with great sadness the passing of Tracy Jean Marcelli, age 61, Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Whatcom Hospice House after her courageous battle with Cancer. Her life journey began June 11, 1960 in Bellingham, Washington born to parents Marvin and Marilyn Jean (Gettle) Oiness. Tracy attended Happy Valley Grade School, Fairhaven Middle School and graduated from...

Sep 27, 2021

Louis Yost was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on September 27, 2021 at the age of 95. He was born in Billings, Montana to Bill and Katy Yost on May 20, 1926. Louis grew up on a ranch in Billings, raising and showing champion cattle and Tennesee Walking Horses. It was there, in 1950, that he met...

Sep 27, 2021

Frank Richard Seelye, age 73, originally from Maple Falls, WA currently of Ferndale, WA passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Frank was a devoted husband, father, brother, and dear friend.  His later years were spent knowing the joy of being a grandpa.

Proceeded in death by his parents Marion Norma and Ernest Marvin...

Sep 22, 2021

Nancy Joyce (Grimes) Galbraith, age 89, peacefully left her earthly home and stepped into heaven into the presence of her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 22, 2021; on what would have been her 70th Wedding Anniversary.  She was born in Spokane, Washington to Jesse and Elsie (Phillips) Grimes.  Nancy known to most as Nana, attended Mt. Baker High School where...

Sep 20, 2021

Shirley Ann Salazar Joven (Loxo' te mie or Nonny), age 77, of Deming passed away at her home Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born December 9, 1943 in Marysville. She was a wife/mom/auntie/sister/grandma/great grandma/cat mama and good friend. Her last breath was taken at home, in the arms of her husband. Daughter to Lydia Johnny and Benny Salazar. Sister...

Sep 16, 2021

Gloria Armstrong, age 97, went to be with her extended family on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  She was born June 24, 1924 in Bellingham to parents Thomas Jacoby and Carrie Amelia (Markhart) Feenstra.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce, son Gary and grandson David.  Gloria is survived by her daughter Lori Baker; brother Ronald Armstrong; grandsons Dereck...

Sep 15, 2021

Antoine Dudley, 33, of Whatcom County passed away on September 15th 2021 from unperceived health problem. Antoine was born on December 27th, 1987 in Detroit Michigan to Clarence Wallace and Sherry Dudley.

Antoine graduated Ferndale Highschool 2006 taking home the state championship in 2005 with his football team. Football was his life and mentoring future athletes was a passion of...

Sep 14, 2021

Jennifer Diane Colyer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the age of 74 in Kendall, Washington.  Jennifer was born on June 3, 1947 to Earl and Dorothy Palmer.  She married Alfred “Chic” Colyer on April 29, 1969. They were blessed with six children: Paula, Cameron, Christa, Lloyd “Charlie”, Sara, and Ian.

Jennifer lived a...

Sep 11, 2021

Jean Castor Ketcham Patten, age 92, was born Feb.11, 1929 in Kansas City, MO. She loved her family, hosting parties, traveling, reading, searching for unique antiques, and for over 20 years treating her children and their families to yearly reunions in Carlsbad, CA. She loved being called “Grandma Beach” by her 11 grandchildren.

Jean attended Stanford where she met Earle...

Sep 6, 2021

 

Eldon Anthony Schouten,a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, Eldon was born February 21, 1944 to Anthony and Wilma (Morgan) Schouten in Bellingham, Washington.  His early years were spent at a small farm on the Pangborn Road, and later at a larger farm on the East Badger Road.  Eldon worked on the family farm and transitioned to working for other...

Sep 3, 2021

Betty Alice (Howell) McClellan of Bellingham passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at the age of 92.

She was born at home in North Bellingham on August 30, 1929 to Perley and Rose (Shettler) Howell, she was the third of seven children.

She married Wallace McClellan on August 21, 1947, they were married for 61 years until his death in...

Aug 30, 2021

Randy Lee Matter, age 55, of Bellingham passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 in Bellingham, Washington. He was born March 18, 1966 in Bellingham, Washington to parents Gerald Lee and Ellen Louise (Ten Kley) Matter.

Randy was preceded in death by his father Gerald L. Matter and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Cherrie Lovelace of Bellingham; daughter,...

Aug 30, 2021

 Robert "Rob" Gunderson passed away, at his home, in Bellingham on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the age of 74.

Rob graduated from Bellingham High School and attended Bellingham Technical College where he completed the machining program. He worked as an automotive machinist at Nesbit in Bellingham before he went to work at Georgia Pacific where he worked the remainder...

Aug 23, 2021

Peter G. Bjorklund "Pastor Pete" Where does one start? The pen will run out of ink long before one can finish defining this man. Our father was born March 22, 1930 and died peacefully Monday, August 23, 2021 in the early morning. Born in Terjarv, Finland, he grew up working in forestry and his father's lumber mills. A slight build...

Aug 22, 2021

Aug 20, 2021

Lane, a resident of Blaine, Washington, passed away at age 80 on August 20, 2021 following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.  Lane was born in Red Wing, MN on November 26, 1940, the elder of identical twin boys, to Charles (Chuck) Fridell, Jr. and Jane Lidberg Fridell.  He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1958.  He attended Hamline University,...