Obituaries

Oct 23, 2016

Anita G. Frazier, age 88 of Bellingham, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.  A more complete obituary will be coming soon.

 

Oct 19, 2016

Steve Peschek, age 55, passed away peacefully at his home in Bellingham Wednesday, October 19, 2016.  Steve is now home in glory with his Heavenly Father after a long courageous battle with Sarcoma Cancer.  Steven John Peschek was born October 4, 1961 in Seattle.  He spent his formative years in Tacoma, where he attended St. Charles Borromeo Grade School and...

Oct 13, 2016

Beatrice Lorraine Jacobson passed away in her care facility, The Bellingham at Orchards, in the early morning hours of Oct. 13th  2016 with her daughter by her side. Bea was born Dec. 3rd 1926, in Glendale California to her parents Harold and Mae Kovar. She was born a twin and weighed less that 2lbs, her twin brother did not survive....

Oct 12, 2016

The final step of Donna Seifert’s earthly journey was made on Oct 12, when she passed away in Bellingham WA.  “The flower lady has left her garden," a garden that gave the most beautiful blooms which she crafted with the imagination of an artist.  Donna, a mother, grandmother, and recently a great-grandmother said that holding and playing with baby Sophia...

Oct 8, 2016

Robert Stanley Bray, Sr. passed away with class and honor on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was born December 8, 1925 in Port Angeles, WA to Robert and Iris Bray. He spent his childhood days on the Olympic Peninsula until he enlisted with the US Navy as an Aviation Radioman 3rd Class. He met his bride of 67 years when...

Oct 7, 2016

Larry Lee Vander Griend, age 53, of Lynden, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 7, 2016. Larry was born in Bellingham, Washington on October 3, 1963, to Gerrit and Sylvia Vander Griend.  He graduated from Lynden Christian High School in 1982 and was a life-long resident of Lynden.  Larry worked for several years in the security field and most recently...

Oct 6, 2016

Alice (Vera) Brant was born in Acme, Washington to Forest and Alice Elsbree April 27, 1921.  She is survived by Carol Vrieling, Clifton Elsbree, Marilyn Colkitt, Donald (Greta) Elsbree, Patricia (Bill) Canaan, Mardelle (Dick) Morton and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Prededed in death by her husband, James A. Brant, parents, siblings Dick Elsbree, Lyle Elsbree.Vera graduated from Mt. Baker High...

Oct 4, 2016

Stanley V. Seiffert, age 82, of Bellingham passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. He was born Nov. 30, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Armin and Flora (Bestor) Seiffert.  Growing up, Stan enjoyed canoeing, camping, fishing and skiing with his parents and his brother Kurt and these trips were some of his favorite childhood memories.

Education was always important to...

Sep 30, 2016

On Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 Stella Pearl Goertz went home to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father.  Known as "Pearl" to her family and friends, she was born at home in McPherson County, Kansas on March 27, 1930.  She grew up on a farm, one of nine siblings, the 6th child of David and Lydia Buller.  The depression era upbringing...

Sep 29, 2016

Charles (Chuck) Raymond Robillard, age 79, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on September 29, 2016.

The family wants you to know that “We were all Blessed having had the time we shared with Chuck. He was a true Patriot and the consummate Role model. His unconditional Love, selfless nature, constant encouragement and support of all that knew him spans a lifetime. In Every...

Sep 29, 2016

William J. Smith, age 94, of Bellingham, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016, in Bellingham.  Inurnment service with Military Honors, June 10, 2017, 12:00 noon at Greenwood Cemetery, Lynden, Washington.  Reception to follow, VFW Hall, 7011 Hannegan Road, Lynden, Washington.  

Sep 29, 2016

William J. Smith, age 94, of Bellingham, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016, in Bellingham.  There will be an inurnment in the spring of 2017.  We will post that information when we receive it.

 

Sep 29, 2016

Sep 27, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent, sudden passing of our beloved father, Luis Alberto Martinez.  More affectionately known in our community as, Alberto!  Alberto was born in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1941, to parents Maria Isabel Quiros Campos and Luis Martinez Perez. Shortly after immigrating to the United States, Luis proudly served in the United...

Sep 25, 2016

Linda Lee Hawkins, age 67, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.  She was born Dec. 10, 1948 in Spokane, WA to parents John and Pearl Janette (Amundson) Brogdon.  Private family services will be held.

Sep 22, 2016

William (Bill) C. Meyer, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2016. He was a long time resident of Bellingham, Washington. Bill is survived by his sister, Joann Murray of Antioch, California; his two children, Marisa J. Meyer – Ottinger of Everett, WA and Randal (Randy) E. Meyer of Bellingham; 3 granddaughters, Erica Caldwell of Everett, Alyssa Madden...

Sep 21, 2016

J K Peterson, age 60, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham on September 21, 2016 following a brief illness. J K was born in Bellingham on March 13, 1956 to parents Kenneth and Joyce Peterson. Throughout J K’s life he had many interests which included taking long trips on his Harley. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends and...

Sep 16, 2016

Shirley Mae Muscutt, our beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and aunt (affectionately known as “Grammy” to grandchildren and “Gigi” to great-grandchildren) went home to her Lord and Savior on the morning of September 16, 2016, surrounded by her children.

Shirley was born on August 20, 1932, to George and Leah Wilson in Bellingham, Washington, where she remained for the rest...

Sep 15, 2016

Charles Lee “Chuck” Hathaway, age 59, passed away September 15, 2016 in Bellingham with his beloved wife, Francine, and numerous relatives, by his side. Chuck was born on June 22, 1957 in Vancouver, Washington.

Chuck grew up in Alaska and Washington, but the greatest joy in his life came with his marriage and life with Francine, their two dogs, George and Sasha, and his close relationship with Francine’s father, mother,...

Sep 11, 2016

Evelyn Acorn Jackson, born to Milton and Erma Acorn on December 11, 1920 in Chewelah, WA, went to be with Jesus on September 11, 2016.

 Evelyn grew up in Chewelah as one of three children. She had one brother, Sherwood, and one sister, Kay.  As a youth, Evelyn loved to ski, swim, play tennis, and enjoyed various other outdoor activities....