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Jacqueline (Jacquie) Hazel Nighbert

Jacqueline (Jacquie) Hazel Nighbert

Dec 12, 2020

Jacqueline (Jacquie) Hazel Nighbert, 70, of Blaine, Washington passed away peacefully at her home in Birch Bay on December 12, 2020. Jacquie leaves behind her beloved husband Jack and loving daughter Haylee, and the many friends who were blessed to know her.

Jacquie was a beautiful soul and an amazing mother, wife, sister, and friend. The impact she had on...

Lucia Jean Edwards Barker

Lucia Jean Edwards Barker

Dec 6, 2020

Lucia Jean Edwards Barker passed away peacefully on December 6, 2020 in Lynden, WA at the age of 91. The countless people she touched throughout her lifetime will remember her sparkling personality and spirit of encouragement.

Lucia was born on November 7, 1929 in San Angelo, Texas but was raised in Southern California. Lucia had a life-long love of the...

Timothy Michael Elenbaas

Timothy Michael Elenbaas

Dec 1, 2020

Timothy Michael Elenbaas of Lynden, WA, passed away on November 16, 2020, in Ferndale, WA. Tim was 37 years old and was born in Bellingham, WA, on May 15, 1983, to Melissa (Edwards) and Richard Elenbaas.  A thoughtful, caring son and brother with a strong work ethic, he took pride in his work and did it very well, no matter the...

Gene Ray McElroy

Gene Ray McElroy

Nov 24, 2020

Gene Ray McElroy, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Washington with his youngest son and daughter by his side. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 14, 1938, but always celebrated his birthday on December 15, which he shared with his granddaughter, Nicole. It was in Texas before he...

Thomas Matthew Starkovich

Thomas Matthew Starkovich

Nov 21, 2020

Thomas Matthew Starkovich went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Tom was born in Bellingham on September 14, 1957 to John and Kathryn Starkovich, he was the youngest of eight children. Tom was kind, loving caring and gentle. He sacrificed a whole lot for his family and loved every minute of it. Tom’s witty,...

Glenn Richard Hardin

Glenn Richard Hardin

Nov 18, 2020

Glenn's life journey began June 8, 1931 to Boone and Dorothy Hardin in the small town of Monroe. Glenn was the third of 4 siblings with two older sisters Marion Huggins and June Thomas. Glenn is survived by youngest sister Anne Taggart and his family, wife of 65 years Norma, son Ralph, daughters Diane and Carolyn. Glenn grew up in...

Edna Louise Kyllingmark

Edna Louise Kyllingmark

Nov 17, 2020

Edna Louise Kyllingmark, age 95, was ushered into the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 3:25 PM.  She was at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was born March 24, 1925 to Alma (Herigstad) and Edwin Hanson.  Edna was the eldest of seven siblings.

She grew up...

Alfredo (Kiko) Andres Gonzalez

Alfredo (Kiko) Andres Gonzalez

Nov 14, 2020

Alfredo Andres Gonzalez (Kiko) stepped from this life into Jesus’ arms on November 14, 2020. Among many other things, he’ll be remembered by his family and friends for the stories he told, for his love of fishing and hunting and the outdoors, and for his knowledge and willingness to take on a project and figure things out to make them...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hordyk Visbeek Haldemann

Elizabeth "Betty" Hordyk Visbeek Haldemann

Nov 14, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Hordyk Visbeek Haldemann was welcomed into the Kingdom of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Betty was born in Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Washington, to Henry and Maria Hordyk.  She grew up on a dairy farm and attended schools in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island. Following high school, she went to The Reformed Bible Institute in...

Noel Duane Harrison

Noel Duane Harrison

Nov 14, 2020

Noel Duane Harrison, age 72, passed away on November 14th with a smile on his face and a peace sign held in the air. Anyone who met and knew Duane was welcomed as a friend, whether it was on the golf course, at the grandkids’ sporting events, at the local restaurant, and everywhere else in between. He greeted everyone with...

Shiela Mae Powell

Shiela Mae Powell

Nov 9, 2020

Shiela Mae Constance Powell, age 85, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Shuksan Healthcare Center in Bellingham.  She died of natural causes.  Sheila was born July 29, 1935 to Frederick Glen and Mary (Faidley) Constance.  After graduating high school, Shiela worked at Tappen Stove Company where she met her future husband, Dalton L. Powell.  They married April 26, 1957. ...

Rosaleen "Rose" Paulina Gould

Rosaleen "Rose" Paulina Gould

Nov 5, 2020

On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Rosaleen (Rose) P. Gould - loving wife and mother of two children, passed away after a seven-year battle with ovarian cancer.  She was born in Torrance, CA on March 5, 1976 to parents Raymond Earl Morgan lll and Rosita Diana (La Marchina).

After moving to Seattle in Aug 1990, Rose attended Franklin High School, graduating...

Wade Lewis Anderson

Wade Lewis Anderson

Nov 5, 2020

Wade Lewis Anderson, age 64, of Bellingham passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Bellingham. Wade was born April 4, 1956 to parents Alfred and Louise (Fergeson) Anderson.

A private graveside service will be held for Wade and his grandson Gabriel Lewis Anderson who passed away June 10, 2015.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

Linda Ann Beaty

Linda Ann Beaty

Nov 2, 2020

On Monday, November 2, 2020, Linda Beaty, loving mom and “Grammy” passed away at the age of 69.

Linda was born on August 15, 1951 in Sioux City, Iowa to Theordore and Elizabeth (Bartle) McColley.

After completing her LPN degree at Bellingham Technical College, she went on to work in the Bellingham School District working in the special education classroom...

Ronald Allen Bring

Ronald Allen Bring

Nov 2, 2020

Ron Bring went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov 2, 2020. He died of natural causes while a 10 month resident of the Shuksan Health Care Facility.   Ron was born to Rudy and Tilda Bring on July 12, 1930 in Ferndale, WA.  He lived his entire life in Whatcom County.  He attended WWU for three...

Judith & Robert Raymond

Judith & Robert Raymond

Nov 1, 2020

The world lost two amazing people that will be greatly missed. On November 1st Judy Raymond and on November 4th Robert Raymond passed away in Bellingham. Robert H. “Bucky” Raymond was born July 19, 1932 to William and Dorothy (Leah) Raymond in Bellingham, Washington. Bobby was raised at the family home on the Bakerview Road and later moved to the...

Lyle Burton Leavitt

Lyle Burton Leavitt

Oct 30, 2020

Lyle Burton Leavitt, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020.   He was born July 2, 1934 in Port Townsend, Washington to Frances and Harvey Leavitt.  He retired from Georgia Pacific after 34 years of faithful employment. 

 Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Grace A (Morgan) Leavitt of 55 years in September of 2011, his son, Bret...

Paul Lewis Van Luven

Paul Lewis Van Luven

Oct 30, 2020

Paul Van Luven, age 71, of Blaine passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at his home in Blaine.  Paul was a gentle and sweet man. He spent most of his life Commercial Fishing on his Boat “Empress” which he was proud of. Paul loved his Irish Setters and the little reds they gave him joy. Paul is survived by his wife...

John Allen Greenleaf

John Allen Greenleaf

Oct 30, 2020

John Allen Greenleaf, 70 of Bellingham, WA passed away October 30, 2020 after a prolonged illness.  He was born September 1950 to Clement A. and Barbara F. Greenleaf in Everett, WA. 

John graduated from Darrington High School in 1968 and attended Western Washington State College.  John is preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Barbara, as well as his...

Edwin Karber

Edwin Karber

Oct 27, 2020

Edwin Karber, age 94 of Blaine passed away into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society Stafholt in Blaine of congestive heart failure with his wife and a friend by his side. Ed was born July 25, 1926 to David M. and Anna M. (Kliewer) Karber in Balko, Oklahoma and was the youngest of...