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Kurt Allen Heiken

Kurt Allen Heiken

Apr 19, 2016

Kurt Allen Heiken a resident of Portland Or. died at 11:10 April 19, 2016 in Bellingham Wa. after losing his fight with a brain tumor.  Kurt was born December 22, 1966 in Seattle Washington to Edward Max and Margie Mae (Yager) Heiken. While growing up in the Boulevard Park area of Seattle he often enjoyed camping and fishing with his...

Dale A. Whitney

Dale A. Whitney

Apr 19, 2016

Dale A. Whitney born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin March 15, 1928 travelled with his Mom Alta and Dad Glen Whitney to Bellingham, WA 6 months later.  Dale grew up and went to school in the Laurel area.  Upon graduating from High School Dale went to work for the local Pulp Mill.  A short time later he started to work at...

Arlene Ann Morley

Arlene Ann Morley

Apr 19, 2016

Arlene A. Morley, April 15, 1926 – April 19, 2016 passed away at Bellingham Hospice on April 19. Born in Glendale NY, she was the beloved wife of Frank Morley who preceded her in death in 2004. She is survived by children Thomas, Steven and Linda Morley, grandchildren Renee Morley, Lauren Wilkinson, Nick Furnari, Reanna Furnari, Evan Morley and great grandchildren...

Wilma "Willie" A. Johnson

Wilma "Willie" A. Johnson

Apr 15, 2016

Wilma “Willie” A. Johnson, age 81, of Bellingham passed away at her home, Friday, April 15, 2016 on her 63nd wedding anniversary. She was born Nov. 11, 1934 in Bellingham to parents Elsworth and Wilma (Judkins) Patrick.  Willie graduated from Bellingham High School in the class of 1952.  She married Delbert E. Johnson April 15, 1953 in San Diego, California. ...

Betty Belle Berna Pederson

Betty Belle Berna Pederson

Apr 5, 2016

On the evening of April 5th, 2016, Betty Belle Berna Pederson, a beautiful lady, Mama, Grammie, GiGi, and friend took her first breath in paradise...her truest of true realities, her "real" home! She finished the race and is now in the arms of Jesus, her Savior! Her loved ones will ache for her until they see her again in heaven. ...

Gerald E. Ferrier

Gerald E. Ferrier

Apr 4, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" E. Ferrier, age 83, of Ferndale, passed away at the Whatcom Hospice House on Monday, April 4, 2016. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5977 North West Drive, Ferndale, WA 98248, at 2:00pm.

Alan Kirkman Tarr

Alan Kirkman Tarr

Apr 2, 2016

Alan K. Tarr, age 82, of Everson, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Bellingham.  He was born April 28, 1933 in Bellingham to parents Stephen and Helen (Herre) Tarr.  Alan was raised on a dairy farm in Whatcom County, graduated from Lynden High School in the class of 1950, graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in...

Barbara L. Smith

Barbara L. Smith

Mar 28, 2016

Barbara L. Smith, age 70, of Bellingham passed away at Avamere Bellingham Health Care in Bellingham, Monday, March 28, 2016.  A visitation will be held Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Sig’s Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services, 809 W. Orchard Dr., Suite #5, Bellingham, WA 98225

David Bruce MacKay

David Bruce MacKay

Mar 17, 2016

            David Bruce MacKay, a great man and wonderful husband, lover, brother, son, father, friend, and mentor, departed this earth early in the morning of March 17, 2016.  He was 57 years old. 

He left a huge gap in the lives of those he left behind—and is a towering example of what a man might be. ...

Marvin Honcoop

Marvin Honcoop

Mar 14, 2016

Marvin Honcoop, age 78, of Bellingham, formerly of San Diego, California, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Whatcom Hospice House of Bellingham. Marvin was born in Lynden, Washington and grew up on a farm in Sumas. He attended Sumas Christian grade school and attended Nooksack Valley High and graduated in 1955. At Nooksack Marv played football and was...

Donna Claire Daniels

Donna Claire Daniels

Mar 13, 2016

Donna Daniels was born July 19, 1928 to Russell and Ora Belle Scott in Bellingham Washington settling on the Winn Road in North Bellingham. She helped her dad with farm chores, milking the cows feeding the pigs and chickens and in the summer she would help bring in the hay she wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty and could...

Linnea C. Mattson

Linnea C. Mattson

Mar 10, 2016

Linnea Rasmussen Mattson, aged 75, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2016.  Born to Dr. Theo and Florence Rasmussen, she was raised on 16th Street in Bellingham, WA and relocated to Seattle, WA where she attended the University of Washington and was a Husky Cheerleader. 

After 12 years as an administrative assistant at Riddell Williams, Linnea retired to the family...

Ernest "Ernie" Neuman

Ernest "Ernie" Neuman

Mar 10, 2016

Ernie Neuman, age 76, of Bellingham passed away at his home surrounded by his family Thursday, March 10, 2016. 

More complete obituary to follow at a later date.

Marlene Jones

Marlene Jones

Feb 28, 2016

Marlene Jones passed away, February 28, 2016, at age 78. She was born in Bellingham on September 12, 1937, to Wilton and Martha Jepperson. Marlene graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955. She married the love of her life, Royal Jones, on March 16, 1957, after meeting as students at Western Washington University. Royal passed away on March 30, 2012....

Donald Duane Schnackenberg

Donald Duane Schnackenberg

Feb 23, 2016

Donald Duane Schnackenberg passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Bellingham, WA.  He was born in Deshler, NE on February 18, 1934 to Martin and Hulda Schnackenberg and moved to Custer, WA with his family when he was 17 years old.  He joined the Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. After being Honorably Discharged, he married Beverly...

Judy M. Hennessy

Judy M. Hennessy

Feb 18, 2016

Judy M. Hennessy, age 68, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham, Thursday, February 18, 2016.  She was born June 11, 1947 in Ord, Nebraska to parents Gordon Woodrow and Ivy Edith (Edwards) Jensen.  Judy is survived by her daughters, Nancy and her husband William MacMillan of Bellingham and Kristi and her husband Joel Anderson of Ferndale; grandchildren, Alissa Hennessy and...

Michael Edward Greenfield

Michael Edward Greenfield

Feb 12, 2016

Mike Edward Greenfield, age 63, of Lynden passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in Bellingham.  He was born February 23, 1952 in Whittier, California to parents Calvin and Joanne (Callahan) Greenfield. Mike graduated from La Habra, California High School in the class of 1969 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Linda R. Banks July...

John Joseph Bradley

John Joseph Bradley

Feb 11, 2016

John Joseph Bradley, age 67, of Bellingham, passed away on Thursday, at his home February 11, 2016 after a protracted battle with emphysema. He was born March 24, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John had an incredible impact on everyone he met. John always had time for a story and a friend. He was a loving father not only to his...

Ross Alan Goodmanson

Ross Alan Goodmanson

Feb 8, 2016

Ross Allan Goodmanson, 78, of the Birch Bay area of Washington, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 in Bellingham due to complications following surgery.

Ross was born and raised in Albert Lea, Minnesota to parents Allan “Bud” and Phyllis (Loberg) Goodmanson. As a youth, his family enjoyed vacationing at Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota, a tradition he continued with his...

William Craig Derr

William Craig Derr

Jan 26, 2016

William C. Derr, age 63, of Ferndale passed away at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. William was born December 10, 1952 in Skagit County to parents Herbert and Margaret Derr. William attended Conway Elementary School and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in the class of 1971. He joined the United States Marine Corp...