Obituaries

Feb 21, 2019

Gerald Wallace Glass was born February 5th, 1939 and went to be with his Lord and Savior February 21, 2019. He grew up in the Everson area and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1957. He married his sweetheart Janie Tjoelker in 1963 and together they had 3 children. He was a loving Father to Patricia (Allan) Beld, Tami...

Feb 20, 2019

Brian Jeffrey Matz passed away peacefully at 1:20 a.m. at the Hospice House on February 20, 2019, after courageously and valiantly battling cancer.  He was a real trooper throughout his chemo.  He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1980 to John and Linda Matz in Bellingham, WA.

Brian was a very caring, loving and thoughtful young man.  He was...

Feb 20, 2019

Evelyn (Evie) Heeringa went to be with her Lord Wednesday, February 20, 2019 with her family by her side. Evie was born in Bellingham, Washington to Henry and Sadie Poortinga on February 10, 1957 to an extremely large family whom she love hosting. After her mother's passing when she was 6, Henry married Deena. Evie married her high school sweetheart...

Feb 19, 2019

Joanne Elizabeth (Wiebe) Cadman, age 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in her home, from cancer. 

She was born on February 14, 1946, on Valentine’s Day, in Bellingham, Washington to parents John L. and Marie (Schroeder) Wiebe.  Joanne married her high school sweetheart, Donald Cadman, March 20, 1964, at the Rome Chapel.  They were married for 54 loving...

Feb 18, 2019

Ricki Kim Selhaver, 72, of Maple Falls, WA, was taken from us all too soon on February 18, 2019.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  He was born Aug. 8, 1946 in Bellingham, WA, son of Martin and Betty Addicott.  Growing up, Ricki rode horses, was active in Future Farmers of America, played the tuba and...

Feb 18, 2019

On Dec 1, 1932, in Yankton, SD, Jerry Clark Lawson was welcomed into the world by his parents, Caleb and Orpha Lawson. After being joined by younger brother George, they moved from Alcester, SD, to Bellingham, where his sister, Rhoda, was born. With them, he had an adventurous youth growing up in the Fairhaven area. He had a knack for...

Feb 13, 2019

Georgia Margaret Enns, age 86, of Bellingham passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham. She was born November 19, 1932 in Pittsburg, California to parents George and Elizabeth (Dow) Reid.  Georgia was preceded in death by her first husband William D. Smith and her second husband Milton E. Enns and her son Ross A....

Feb 13, 2019

Harold Luther Carter, Jr., age 70, of Ferndale passed away suddenly at home Wednesday, February 13, 2019. A memorial service with Military Honors will be held, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 11:00 AM at Triumph Lutheran Church, 5719 Church Road, Ferndale, WA 98248 with Pastor Dean J. Iverson officiating. 

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Feb 4, 2019

Guy John Loiselle, born March 26, 1936, to Philias and Genevieve (Poulin) Loiselle in Quebec City, Quebec, met his heavenly maker on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Bellingham, Washington. 

Raised in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Guy lived the outdoor life with hunting, fishing, trapping, ice hockey, logging, trucking, firefighting, construction, motorcycling and RVing. 

He moved with jobs around Canada while welding in...

Feb 3, 2019

Alice Marie, age 92, of Deming a beloved child of God, was born in to this world July 5, 1926. Alice was one of nine children born to Oscar Albert and Lula (Benson) Sorensen. The family lived in St. James, Minnesota. When Alice was 19 years old, she and a friend decided to travel to Seattle, WA. There she started attending Gethsemane...

Feb 1, 2019

Melvin Charles Hewett, age 71, of Ferndale passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Bellingham at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1947 in Bellingham, Washington to his parents William Charles and Jacqueline (Toner) Hewett. He is survived by his children, Samantha Hewett, Bryce Allen, Austin Hewett, and Samuel Hewett; his siblings, Patsy Higman, Greg Hewett,...

Jan 29, 2019

Jerry Clay Franklin, age 75, of Blaine passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. He was born March 7, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to parents Bemis and Geraldine Wilma (Nunamaker) Franklin. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale.

Jan 28, 2019

Sam Hoover Agnew, Jr., age 88, of Lynden was born in Bellingham’s St. Luke’s Hospital, April 12, 1930 to Sadie May (Parker) and Samuel Hoover Agnew, Sr.  He graduated from Bellingham High School with the class of 1948.  Sam was active in school activities, especially varsity Baseball.  He graduated from Western Washington State College (WWU) in 1954 and taught 5th...

Jan 27, 2019

Diane Lorraine Gates, age 79, of Lynden passed away early Sunday morning on January 27, 2019 at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden with Hospice Care.  She was born May 5, 1939 in Seattle, WA to parents Myron Harold and Ruth Unetta (Kerr) Nordlund. 

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 34 years Robert (Bob) Gates of Lynden;...

Jan 23, 2019

Kenneth Edward Joseph Limbacher, age 91, passed away January 23, 2019 peacefully in his home. He is survived by his wife Helen Limbacher, his sister Agnes Reimer, and his two children Paul Limbacher and Jill Limbacher Morgan. Services will be held at St Paul's Episcopal Church on Friday, February 1st at 1pm. 

Jan 23, 2019

Stephene Lynn Mann (Lynn) passed away peacefully in her Maple Falls home after a long battle with COPD, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the age of 61. On May 10, 1957, Lynn was born to her father, Paul Steven Fesler, and mother Ramona Jo Hudson in her hometown of San Bernardino, California.  Lynn pursued a career as a caregiver...

Jan 22, 2019

James S. “Jim” Miller, age 64, of Blaine passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at his home.  Jim was born March 22, 1954 in Spokane, Washington to parents Wayne Edgar and Ada Katherine (St. Peter) Miller. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed golfing, gardening and cooking. Jim is survived by his daughters, Katy and Ariel Miller; his sister, Judy Roedel. 

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Jan 18, 2019

Walter (Wally) Martin Davieau, age 76 formerly of Ferndale, Washington passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 in Yuma, Arizona. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and teddy bear to all. Wally was born December 31, 1942 in Vallejo California to parents Walter M Davieau and Bertha A Jensen. Wally grew up in Whatcom County attended Meridian High School. He...