Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

David Gene Hill age 61 of Bellingham, Washington fell asleep the morning of October 29, 2017 following a brief, difficult battle with cancer, and is now in the arms of God. He was surrounded at his home by his devoted wife and loved ones.

David was born October 11, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Walter and Doris Hill. In...

Oct 28, 2017

Darline was born in Casa Grande, Arizona December 8th 1939 and passed away October 28th, 2017 in Everson, WA.

Darline was preceded in death by her husband Clyde A. Miller.  She was also preceded in death by her Father Mitchell E. Austin, mother Devona Lee Austin (Carey), Brothers Johnny and Bobby Austin, sister Shirley Gee and grandson Christopher Michael Wilkins....

Oct 27, 2017

On October 27, 2017, Carol Van Mersbergen took the hand of her Beautiful Savior and went home.  What a joy to know that after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s she is now made whole and is singing with Jesus.  She was born on Christmas Day, 1935 to Gerrit, Sr. and Cora (Van Hofwegen) Ten Kley in Edgerton, Minnesota.  She...

Oct 23, 2017

Edward Donald Hildebrand passed away October 23, 2017.  He was born in Salix Iowa, March 7, 1929.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene Hildebrand, also three brothers, Bernard, Russell and Vincent; two sisters, Doris Syverson and Mary Isbell Shoemaker. He is survived by his wife Jane Hildebrand and children, Jeffrey Hildebrand, Molly Ann Hammar and...

Oct 19, 2017

Marjorie Alene Poulson was born on July 16, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington, and died on October 19, 2017 in Bellingham, Washington. Marjorie is survived by her husband Ralph Poulson, son Rawlie Poulson and wife Gina, grandsons Nathan Poulson, David Seta, Benny Poulson and granddaughter Monique Poulson.

Marjorie, with her husband Ralph, served in Brazil with the Association of Baptists for...

Oct 18, 2017

Allen Robert Harvey, age 68, of Sumas was born in Bellingham to Bob and Barbara (Ledoschuk) Harvey. He served in the Army in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam. He came back a changed man. He then spent nearly 30 years at Intalco before retiring. Al loved the outdoors. He hunted, fished and hiked until he got older. He...

Oct 17, 2017

Our mom, Jan R. Williams (Shorty) passed away on Tuesday October 17th, 2017 after a massive stroke, her 3rd. She was made very comfortable, felt no pain and passed surrounded by family.  She is survived by her 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces.

Our mom, truth be told was AWESOME!  She taught us what to truly value in life...

Oct 14, 2017

VICTOR  A. JOHNSON was born on December 26, 1957 in Woodstock, Illinois to Victor Johnson and Violet (Carlson) Johnson.  After  graduation from high school, Victor was bitten by the travel bug and set out on his own to tour the United States.

His venture took him first from Illinois to Florida where he spent some time basking in the sun. ...

Oct 10, 2017

  Jerry passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Oct 10, 2017, with his loving wife of 55 years Lila, and close friends by his side. He was 81 years of age and endured a long battle with the after effects of radiation. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, L.V. and Lois...

Oct 8, 2017

Brian Frederick Olson was born to Herbert and Violet Olson in Manistee, Michigan on November 11, 1946.  He was proceeded in death by both his father and mother and twin brothers (Gary and Gery) who only experienced life for two short hours after birth.  He is survived by his wife Mary, sons Brian Jr. (Donna), Kevin (Juanita) and Christopher (Brittin). ...

Oct 7, 2017

Kenneth W. Eggert, age 87, of Bellingham went to be with his Lord and Savior in his home, while the family was by his side, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Dad fought a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. He was born April 9, 1930 to Walter Blaine and Christina (Olson) Eggert in Bellingham.  Ken is...

Oct 3, 2017

Immersed in God’s loving embrace until the end of time, loved by all who knew her, Fay is at peace.  Fay Elizabeth Evers passed in her home surrounded by her family in the early morning Tuesday, October 3, 2017.  Fay was born in England on August 7, 1940.  She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and loving husband,...

Oct 3, 2017

Celebration of a Life Well Lived and Loved Neil Gordon Thompson, died peacefully with family at his side, at Covenant Hospice Care in Pensacola, Florida on October 3, 2017. He was 84 years old. He was born in Deer River NY on 14 June 1933. He was raised on the family farm as the 3rd oldest of 13 children, born...

Oct 1, 2017

Joseph “Joe” James Spady, age 50, of Bellingham, Washington lost his brief, but courageously fought battle with “Stage IV Metastatic Melanoma” on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Joseph was born, November 6, 1966 in Bellingham, Washington where he remained a lifelong resident.  He was the first born to parents; Donald James and Candace “Byrum” Spady. Joe is survived by his wife/best...

Sep 28, 2017

Donna Lea Stuart Ewing, age 80, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, returned to her heavenly home in the early morning of September 28, 2017.

Donna was born November 27, 1936, in Rock Island, Illinois, the fourth of four children born to her parents Walter & Gladys Stuart.  She married the love of her life, Richard K. Ewing (Dick), on...

Sep 28, 2017

Sharon LeDuc Pulse (Sharon Marget LeDuc) was born September 12, 1941, in Havre, Montana to Margret and Lawrence LeDuc. Sharon passed away peacefully at home on the shoulder of her loving husband, Bill Pulse, on September 28, 2017.  Sharon’s spirit was magical. She was able to make an everyday event special and turn it into an extra ordinary celebration with...

Sep 26, 2017

Vivian Olive Barron, age 82, of Bellingham passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Bellingham. She was born March 16, 1935 to parents Edwin and Esther “Cora” Carlson in Sisseton, South Dakota. Vivian graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle with the class of 1953. She married the love of her life Dan Lee Barron on March 30, 1956 in...

Sep 25, 2017

Sep 22, 2017

Carol Jean Beard, age 86, of Everson passed away at her home Friday, September 22, 2017.

She was born to Esther Kristine (Gudmundson) and Bill Peach. Carol graduated from Meridian High School in 1949, and she married her high school sweetheart Milan Beard in 1950. Carol worked as a secretary at Meridian Elementary and Irene Reither Primary Schools from 1966-1982....

Sep 22, 2017

Donald Steven Roosma, age 65, of Custer passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Bellingham. He was born Jan. 17, 1952 in Bellingham, Washington to parents Jacob and Johanna (Kranendonk) Roosma. He is survived by his wife Kim of 16 years; children, Brenda Sanchez of Burlington, Angela Bedlington of Burlington, Heather Nelson of Birch Bay, Justin Roosma of Lakewood, Travis...