Obituaries

Jan 31, 2018

James Henry Vining was born December 24, 1939 to Evelyn Virginia and Woodard Vining in Cogdell, GA. The oldest of six children, he told stories of running among the watermelon fields and orange groves.  1959, his family packed up from Florida and drove to Alaska. Settling in Anchorage and building a homestead.

In February 1962, James told the story of...

Jan 31, 2018

Hugh Maffei age 100, a longtime resident of Bellingham passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2018.  He was born July10, 1917 to Ralph and Clara Maffei in Boring, Oregon.  Hugh was preceded in death by his parents; brother Walter; sisters Mary and Julie; and his beloved wife Della in 2015. He is survived by his step-daughter Lila Kenney of Bellingham;...

Jan 26, 2018

Gary C. Ott, age 77 of Blaine passed away Friday, January 26, 2018.  He was born May 14, 1940 to Tage and Raenetta (Swadish) Ott in Kenosha, Wisconsin joining big sister Sharon.  At 4 years of age the family moved to Pomona, CA. where Gary attended school.  Gary joined the U.S. Navy SeaBees at age 17 and served most of...

Jan 24, 2018

Jerry Lynn Thompson, aged 80, died peacefully in his sleep on January 24th, 2018. Jerry was born on October 5th, 1937 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Lola Gladys Vaught and Roy Parker Thompson. He attended Wichita Falls High School, excelling in track. During this time, Jerry was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America and achieved its highest rank...

Jan 23, 2018

Michael S. Schulte, age 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 23 at his home in Pearce, AZ. Mike (Doo-Dah) was a caring and loving father and grandfather.  He was born on August 24, 1948 in Beloit Kansas to Urban and Dorothy Schulte. He was the oldest of 4 children. He spent his early childhood on the family farm in...

Jan 17, 2018

David Weston Langley, age 82, was born October 11, 1935, Sumas, Washington to Genevieve (Bridge) and James Weston Langley. Entered heaven peacefully on January 17, 2018 while at Silverado Memory Care in Bellingham, WA.  Graduated from Nooksack Valley High School 1954.  Western Washington College of Education 1958.  Pacific Coast Banking School 1973.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 2...

Jan 16, 2018

Colleen Faye Reimers, born in Seattle, WA on February 12, 1926 to Chuck and Hazel Cantrell, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018.  The family moved to Bellingham in 1940.  Mom Colleen and her sister Helen attended Fairhaven Junior High School and Bellingham High School, with Colleen graduating in 1944.  She kept in touch with her classmates at monthly luncheons...

Jan 15, 2018

Lisa Marie Salazar, age 50, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Whatcom Hospice House.  Lisa was born on May 2, 1967 in Bellingham, Washington.  She graduated from Nooksack Valley High School and Bellingham Beauty School.  Lisa was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Jan 13, 2018

Laura was born in New Bedford Massachusetts to Sverra (Sam) and Laura Simonson.  However, she grew up on the family farm in Luverne, Minnesota doing chores, going to school and leading a life full of love, friends and family.  During this time, she learned her base values that she held close and practiced daily:  

1. To love unconditionally for it...

Jan 7, 2018

Roger Lee Kolbe, age 80, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born in Monona, Iowa to parents Otto and Bessie (Entwhistle) Kolbe on April 11, 1937.  Roger was married to his wife, Nancy for fifty-nine years.

Roger grew up in Whatcom County and worked at Georgia Pacific several years, but spent the majority of...

Jan 6, 2018

Jeffery Del Williams, age 56, of Blaine passed away January 6, 2018 surrounded by family.  Jeff was born May 15, 1961 to Delbert and Doris Williams in Spokane, Washington.  Jeff worked at ACOLA and ABC Boats and other places.  An outdoorsman is who Jeff was, with a passion for camping and hiking.  His family will remember Jeff for his interest...

Jan 5, 2018

Mark Anderson, a long time Whatcom County resident and Realtor passed away Jan. 5, 2018 in Bellingham.  Mark was born May 4, 1943 in Seattle to Albert and June Anderson.  They moved to a home at  Cherry Point where he grew up with his three sisters;  Kaaran, Susan, and Jan.  After attending a one room school at Pt. Whitehorn for...

Dec 30, 2017

Dec 29, 2017

Lisa Kay Haddock, age 56, of Bellingham passed away suddenly on Dec 29, 2017. She was born on May 5, 1961 in Fairfield, CA at Travis Air Force Base to Barry R. & Mary E. (Yoder) Haddock. Lisa graduated from Ferndale High School in 1979. She started working at Haggen Grocery Store in 1979 and retired last year after working...

Dec 25, 2017

Stanley Eugene Sterley passed away in Lynden, WA on December 25, 2017 at the age of 86.  Stan was born the sixth son of Clyde and Grace Sterley in Okanogan, WA on February 14, 1931.

 Stan enlisted in the Navy and served from 1952 to 1954 as a gunner on the destroyer USS Woodson.  He worked for the Bonneville Power...

Dec 21, 2017

Carol Ann Siebert was born in San Bernardino, California to Lester B. Carmichael Jr. and Betty J. (Ridgeway) Carmichael.  She attended Pacific High School. On September 2, 1961 she married Dale Leslie Siebert.  She is survived by her sons Lance Kevin Siebert (USAF, retired) of Wichita Falls, Texas and Brian Lester Siebert and wife, Cindy of Loveland, Colorado. Her granddaughters...

Dec 20, 2017

Alice Schneider, age 89, of Blaine was born February 28, 1928 in Affoltern, Switzerland to Walter and Anna (Grob) Schneider.  Her family owned a butcher shop and restaurant.  Early in life, Alice learned to work hard – delivering orders by bicycle and working in the restaurant after school and on weekends. In 1953 she immigrated to the USA.  In New...

Dec 19, 2017

Austin Hawley, age 20, of Bellingham passed away at his home Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. He was born August 1, 1997 in Seattle, WA to parents Brian L. and Jennifer Lynn (Smiley) Hawley. Austin is survived by his parents Brian and Jennifer of Bellingham, his brother Max Hawley of Bellingham and numerous other relatives. A memorial service will be held...

Dec 18, 2017

Scott Wesley French, age 37, lost his long battle with cancer, but lives on in our hearts.  He passed away peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on December 18, 2017.  He was born to Wayne and Laurie French on March 29 1980 and graduated from Ferndale High School.  Scott loved adventure and enjoyed Motocross and Snowboarding until his...

Dec 18, 2017

Theodore Robert “Ted” Perry, age 91, passed away peacefully Monday, December 18, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital from an aneurism.    He was living life vibrantly right up to the last few hours of his life on earth.    Ted was the 4th in a family of 9, with 5 brothers and 3 sisters.    He was born to Harvey James and Theresa...