Obituaries

Mar 25, 2020

Margaret Marie Wisbey passed away at home in Bellingham, WA.  On March 25, 2020 at the age of 85.  Margaret is preceded in death by her beloved husband George and son Jerry.

Margaret is lovingly remembered by her friends and family including her children Richard, Geri, Bonnie, Kelli, Nancy and Cindy.  Grandchildren include Ryan, Chelsea, Jerry, Nancy, Paul, Logan, Holden,...

Mar 24, 2020

Dolores (Dee) Crandell (89) of Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham, Wa. 

Dee was born to Gottlieb and Lydia Kammerer on April 29, 1930, in Racine, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband of 65 years, William (Bill), her daughter...

Mar 17, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we are sharing the passing of our much-loved father and Grandfather Donald Robert Johnson. He passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Seattle at the age of 79. Donald was born on March 1, 1941 in Bellingham, Washington, the second child to Robert E. and Margaret Johnson. He grew up in a loving home with 14 brothers...

Mar 10, 2020

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, with her family at her bedside, Valerie Bob passed away in Spokane, Washington, due to complications of heart surgery. In October 2008 she had a series of heart attacks that severely damaged her heart, resulting in her receiving a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in 2009. She gracefully adapted to the complications of living with...

Mar 6, 2020

Philip "Bruce" Mosher passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 92.

Bruce was born in Greene, New York on July 17, 1927 to Frank and Dorothy Mosher. Much of his childhood was spent in Upstate New York alongside his parents and siblings, Alan and Roberta.

In 1942, at the age of 14 his family relocated to Lake...

Mar 2, 2020

Florence Fay Cox, age 68, of Bellingham passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Flo was born in Monroe, WA on January 3, 1952 to Alma Jane Russell and Robert Wright. She spent her early childhood in Monroe and Portland, OR. She was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes in her early teens and lived with...

Mar 1, 2020

Robert “Bob” Leslie Cline, age 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was born in Bellingham, WA on October 17, 1928 to Robert and Lillian Cline and grew up in Whatcom County. In the early days, Bob logged and farmed in Whatcom County with his dad and cousins. He was married in September 3, 1949 to Molly Ann...

Feb 25, 2020

Jane Macaulay Petty, age 93, was born March 5, 1926 in Greenville, South Carolina, to the Reverend William Macaulay and Margery Moore, and the family later lived in Tampa, Florida. Her surviving siblings, William and Winifred, live in North Carolina.

After graduating from Erskine College (South Carolina), Jane moved to Decatur, Georgia, where she earned her Master’s Degree at Emory...

Feb 23, 2020

Dixie L. (Hovde) Hansen (1936-2020) passed away peacefully on February 23,2020, at the age of 83.  Dixie was born in Bellingham and lived in Whatcom County her entire life.

Dixie graduated from Bellingham High School in 1954. She began working as a teller at Seafirst Bank.  She met her future husband, Robert E. Hansen, on a blind date and got...

Feb 11, 2020

Damon was born on May 4, 1992 in Fresno California.  He attended Pacific Union Elementary School and graduated from Washington Union High School in 2010.  He attended Fresno City College and was a certified Emergency Medical Technician.  He was an accomplished musician and played in numerous bands in the Fresno area.  He was an avid cyclist and mountain biker. 

In...

Feb 10, 2020

Maureen Theresa (Kelly) Terich

12.22.44 – 2.10.20

“The influence of a good wife and mother never dies.”

Maureen was born to Jack and Charity Kelly on December 22, 1944 in New London, Wisconsin.  She was one of eight Kelly children and she spent her early days in Marion, Wisconsin.  In 1948, her father’s job was transferred to California where the...

Feb 4, 2020

Donald Ross Glick, was born May 26, 1931, in Pana, Illinois, to Ross and Hattie (Godfrey) Glick. He passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the Hospice House in Bellingham, Washington. After High School graduation, Don joined the United States Navy in 1949-1953 and was based at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and served in the Korean Conflict at Okinawa...

Jan 31, 2020

Jan 30, 2020

Walt Eggert passed away suddenly January 30, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. Walt was the third born to Orrin and Deloris Eggert (deceased) on August 13, 1940 at Whatcom County Hospital Bellingham.

Walt’s mother always called her kids ‘The Magnificent Seven.  There was Marv (deceased), Gladsy, Walt, Carol, James (Jim), Naomi and Maida Rae.  Walt grew up on...

Jan 26, 2020

Ted A. Tutterrow, age 78, of Bellingham passed away at his home peacefully Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, 1:00 PM at Laurel Community Baptist Church, 162 W. Laurel Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 with Pastor Jim Lissner officiating.  Family suggests memorial donations be made to Whatcom...

Jan 25, 2020

Rose Hanke Thilges was born March 29, 1935 in Bellingham, WA. She is the fourth child born to Fred Hanke Sr. and Sophie Davis Hanke, her mother's Tlingit name was Katzawa. Rose died January 25, 2020 at age of 84. She was Raven Moeity.

T'akdeintann, her Tlingit name was Shki'k, Tax' Hit, Snail House.

Rose was preceded in death by...

Jan 24, 2020

Karen Jackson (Carstens) passed away January 24, 2020 at the age of 83 years. She was born in Spokane, Washington and was the only child of Erwin (Erv) and Elise Carstens.

Karen grew up in idyllic surroundings of a close-knit family and neighborhood on Glass Avenue in Spokane. During her childhood, she was a classic tomboy enjoying rough and tumble...

Jan 23, 2020

On Thursday, January 23, 2020 the World lost a very special caring daughter, wife, mother and grammy Debbie Jean Engler. Debbie had a very gentle disposition towards her children, grandchildren and people she loved, but a fierce hatred towards any opponent of her beloved Seattle Seahawks. There never was a child that she did not love, nor a child that...

Jan 19, 2020

Geraldine “Geri” Tjoelker, age 81, of Lynden, WA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020.  Geri was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  The first child of Bill and Arendine Nyland, she grew up in Sumas, WA and graduated from Lynden Christian High School (1957).  In 1958, she married George Tjoelker, with whom she produced and nurtured four children. 

Geri...

Jan 16, 2020

On Thursday January 16, 2020, Dave Nerad, age 71, died quietly in his sleep from complications of lung cancer. He leaves behind his beloved daughter Jennifer Nerad and wife Margie Katz, former wife Rose Nerad, and scores of dear friends linked by the love of making music together. Dave was a highly skilled and respected luthier and musician. Through his...