Obituaries

Jul 26, 2024

Our sweet mom, Rae Whitehead, left this world 7/26/24 after living with Alzheimer’s for 10 years. Rae (Sylvia Rae) was born 03/15/34 in Yakima WA to Kenneth and Kathleen (Petterson) Riggle. Her brother Pete joined her 4 years later. Rae knew her husband Ed for 65 years and they had a truly special marriage that spanned 58 years and produced...

Jul 26, 2024

Gary Scott Tretwold

July 26, 2024, Gary was “set free”. He went home to rest in peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In his twenties, Gary was born again through his baptism.

Gary was born October 1, 1960 to Robert and Bette Tretwold. He was their fourth and last child.

Born and raised in Bellingham, Gary had a wonderful childhood full...

Jul 25, 2024

Curly (Robert) Hoksbergen went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Curly was born on November 12, 1939, in Lynden, WA, to Lewis and Bertha Hoksbergen. Curly and his eight siblings grew up in Lynden. He attended and graduated from Lynden Christian School in 1957.

 Curly met Patti in 1958, and they were married June 21, 1963. Curly and...

Jul 23, 2024

Wilma Jeanette Glass passed away on July 23, 2024, in Bellingham, Washington at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Jeanette met the love of her life, Bill Glass, at his family’s roller skating rink in Winfield, Kansas, and they married soon after. She dedicated her life to her family as a devoted wife and...

Jul 22, 2024

Velma Lorene HoyMcWhinney, age 99, of Lynden passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 in Lynden. Velma was born Sept. 7, 1924 in Jerome, Kansas to parents Albert and Viola May (Mathis) Lawrence. 

Jul 22, 2024

Mardelle A. (Elsbree) Morton, age 85, of Logan, Utah passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born July 15, 1939 in Bellingham, Washington to parents A. Forest and Alice E. (Dickinson) Elsbree. A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Saxon Cemetery in Acme, WA. 

Jul 19, 2024

Esther “Joyce” McGarry, age 93, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born on May 11, 1931, to Stanley and Bonnie Weaver in Los Angeles, California while they were on furlough from their mission work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They returned to Coquilhatville, Congo when she was 6 months...

Jul 18, 2024

Dennis Michael Rafferty, age 77, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Bellingham, Washington, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born in Trona, California, to Maxwell Lewis and Frances Luella (Longman) Rafferty, Dennis spent his formative years in Needles, California. He was well-known for his active involvement in sports and was president of at...

Jul 13, 2024

Jul 13, 2024

With deepest sorrow, we announce the loss of our husband, father, brother, and friend, Robert W. Clarke, on 7/13/24, following a brief hospitalization. Robert lived his life for his wife and children. The love he had for us is what gives us the strength to endure his tragic loss. Robert will be missed by so many who had the honor...

Jul 12, 2024

On the evening of July 12th, 2024, Gordon Wesley Hamilton entered the arms of Jesus. Gordy fought a long and courageous battle with glioblastoma until his Savior called him home where he is now fully healed! 

 Gordy was born on February 24th, 1952 in Great Falls, Montana. Shortly after, his family moved to Bellingham. Gordy graduated from Sehome High School and...

Jul 5, 2024

 Betty Alzadia Hathaway MacDonough passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024 in Bellingham, Washington. She was born on March 25, 1932 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the youngest of six children, and was preceded in death by her parents, Stephan Hathaway and Elsie Brown Hathaway, her brother, Wilfred and sisters Alice, Arlene, Hopi, and Phyllis and her beloved husband Donald...

Jul 4, 2024

Ronald James Clapp, of Bellingham, Washington, put out his “Gone Fishing” sign on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the age of eighty-eight. He was born in Bellingham, Washington to James W. Clapp and May Clapp (Bodicoat) and remained a lifelong resident. Ron graduated from Bellingham High School in 1954 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. His service began...

Jul 2, 2024

Christina Marie “Chris” Pastorino, age 66, passed away at her home in Bellingham on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1958 in Redwood City, California. When she was 9 years old, her family moved to Hawaii where she stayed until after her graduation from Honokaa High School on Hawaii Island in 1976. After graduating, she attended...

Jul 1, 2024

John Graham Crawford passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024 in Everett, WA. He was born January 3, 1936 in Perth, Australia. In 1948 John and his brother Kevin traveled by ship from Australia to the US to be reunited with their mother and stepfather in Everett.

John attended South Junior Middle School in Everett, where he would meet his future...

Jun 29, 2024

Janet Black Wegener, age 97, of Bellingham passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 quietly at Brookdale Senior Living in Fairhaven, WA. She grew up in Seattle and then graduated from Wheaton College in Illinois where she met her husband. They moved to Bellingham to work at The Firs and she lived in that home until moving to Senior Care. Janet...

Jun 22, 2024

Stuart Duncan Smith, 71, of Ferndale, Washington, passed away from medical conditions while doing what he loved most, riding a motorcycle with friends on June 22, 2024. Stu was born in New Westminster, British Columbia to his loving parents, Edward and Mildred Smith. Stu is survived by his beloved wife, Teri Smith, who was his world and the love of...

Jun 20, 2024

Marilyn Mae Timmer, age 79, of Ferndale went to be with her Heavenly Father at her home Thursday, June 20, 2024 after living with ALS the past 3.5 years with a warrior spirit. She was born February 11, 1945 in Bellingham, Washington. Marilyn graduated from Mt Baker High School in Deming with the Class of 1963. She and the love...

Jun 19, 2024

Henry “Hank” Tjoelker went to be with Jesus on June 19th, 2024. Henry was born August 25th, 1938 in Everson, WA to Peter and Anna Tjoelker. He was one of 9 children. Henry grew up and worked on his family farm. He was drafted into the US Army in 1963 and served as a Specialist fourth class. He was stationed...

Jun 15, 2024

Annette Lee Kraft, née Mostrom, 55, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024 at her home in Ferndale, Washington surrounded by those she loved. 

Annette was born in Arlington, Washington on April 19, 1969 to Janice and Dean Mostrom. Growing up in Ferndale, she graduated from Ferndale High School in 1987, and later returned to raise her family. Annette was married...