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Lillian C. Morgan

Lillian C. Morgan

Dec 12, 2014

Lillian C. Morgan, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 12, 2014 at the age of 77.  Born to Leif L. & Lillian E. Johnson in Bellingham where she lived for most of her life.  Along with the love of her life, John D. Morgan, she raised four children.

She is survived...

Catherine Theresa Jewell

Catherine Theresa Jewell

Dec 10, 2014

               Catherine (The Kid), age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at her home in Bellingham, WA surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on the Murphy family dairy farm in Kilbride, St. John’s Newfoundland Canada, to James and Mary Densmore Murphy.  Although the youngest in her boisterous Irish Catholic family,...

Deborah Kay Hayes

Deborah Kay Hayes

Dec 10, 2014

Deborah "Debbie" Hayes, age 57, went to be with our Lord at 10:16 PM, Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Bellingham. She spent her last days surrounded by loved ones, celebrating the memories made and shared with those who loved her. She is survived by her four children Joshua Kissner, Ryan Hayes, Jeremiah Hayes, and Shanna Hayes-Van Lare, along with five...

Irv McGriff

Irv McGriff

Dec 6, 2014

Irv McGriff, age 61, of Bellingham passed away at his home Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born February 4, 1953 in Portland, Oregon to parents Gordon Douglas and Audrey Nan (Larsen) McGriff.  Irv’s greatest love in life was his family, friends and the great outdoors.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Shari Kordenbrock. ...

Joan G. Gill

Joan G. Gill

Nov 29, 2014

Joan G. Gill, age 70, of Lynden, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at her home with her beloved family by her side.  She was born, June 30, 1944 in DeKalb, IL to Roy and Clara Waltz.  Following high school, Joan attended college and earned her degree in education.  She taught two years in Aurora, Colorado before she applied...

Gwendolyn Mary Quelch

Gwendolyn Mary Quelch

Nov 28, 2014

On Friday November 28, 2014, Gwendolyn Mary Quelch, age 93, of Edmonds, WA passed away at Alderwood Park Convalescent in Bellingham, WA with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born July 7, 1921 to Doris (nan) and Frederick (pop) Brown in Northampton, England. Gwendolyn married Terrence G. Quelch on December 18, 1943. During World War II she...

Terry Lee Hulford

Terry Lee Hulford

Nov 26, 2014

Terry L. Hulford, age 74, of Ferndale passed away at his home Wednesday, November 26, 2014 surrounded by his family.  He was born April 15, 1940 in Bellingham to parents Clinton Bailey and AnnaBelle Ruth (Johnson) Hulford.  Terry enjoyed his life, loved his family, and was proud of his children.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Pieter Marinus Knypstra

Pieter Marinus Knypstra

Nov 15, 2014

Pieter Marinus Knypstra, age 62, of Bellingham passed away at his home Saturday, November 15, 2014.  He was born in New Westminister, British Columbia, Canada to Imma Rensia (Kroes) and Jisk Knypstra. Pieter served in the US Navy, and was employed as a field engineer.    He is survived by his mother Imma Lovell and father Jisk Knypstra, brother John Knypstra (Jane), ...

Christine Anne Hurst

Christine Anne Hurst

Nov 15, 2014

Christine Anne Ales Hurst, age 66, of Custer, WA, passed away at her home Saturday, November 15, 2014. Chris was born April 14, 1948 to Lawrence and Rose Marie (Neuzil) Ales and grew up on a farm in Iowa. She excelled in math and sports in school, as well as playing the trumpet in concert and marching band. She also...

Richard Dalton Rasmussen

Richard Dalton Rasmussen

Nov 12, 2014

Richard D. Rasmussen, age 43, of Blaine passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in the presence of his Lord and Savior and surrounded by his loving family. Rich has courageously battled with Huntington’s  Disease for 25 years and he fought the good fight until the very end.  Rich was born in Phoenix, AZ to Jerry and Linda Rasmussen and was...

Edith O. Glew

Edith O. Glew

Nov 11, 2014

Edith Orah Owen Glew, age 98, of Lynden went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 12, 1916 in Spokane, Washington to parents David Williard and Lena Katherine (Ward) Owen.  Edith was the first student at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington and the first student to graduate with a Bachelor’s...

Milton Jesse Unick, Sr.

Milton Jesse Unick, Sr.

Nov 3, 2014

Milton Jesse Unick, Sr., age 92, of Ferndale, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, Monday, November 3, 2014.  He was born January 5, 1922 in Ferndale, Washington to parents Jesse James and Matilda Louise (Roehrich) Unick.

 Milton graduated Ferndale High School in the Class of 1940.  He Joined the US Navy September 12, 1940 and was Honorable...

James W. Gibbs

James W. Gibbs

Oct 29, 2014

James W. Gibbs, age 78, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at St. Francis of Bellingham.  He was born in Bellingham on November 7, 1935 to Norman A. and Ruth Mary (Wilson) Gibbs.  James was born deaf and couldn’t speak.  He attended The Washington School for the Deaf in Vancouver, Washington from 1942 to 1957.   In 1957,...

Jesus Garcia Guitron

Jesus Garcia Guitron

Oct 26, 2014

Jesus Garcia Guitron, age 70, of Sumas passed away at his home surrounded by his family Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.  A funeral mass was offered by Father Jose Alvarez, Celebrant, 11:00 AM, Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Lynden, 205 12th St. Visitation was at the Church starting at 10:00 AM. 

Maurice H. Haug

Maurice H. Haug

Oct 17, 2014

On Friday, October 17, 2014, Maurice H. Haug, age 84, of Bellingham, was called to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior. He was born January 28, 1930 in Fairdale, North Dakota to Olaf and Bertha (Isaacson) Haug. When he was a young child they moved to Washington State.  Maurice graduated from Bellingham High School in class of 1948....

Rick Lee Hamilton

Rick Lee Hamilton

Oct 7, 2014

Rick Lee Hamilton, age 56, tragically passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Rick was born March 25, 1958, in Bellingham, Washington, to Dave and Sheila (Cradock) Hamilton.

He was a lifetime resident of Skagit and Whatcom Counties, and grew up in Sedro Woolley. Rick started into the logging industry right out of high school. He began with his uncles, at...

Robert Bodin "Bode" Demme

Robert Bodin "Bode" Demme

Oct 7, 2014

Bode Demme a soft spoken, kind and loving husband, father and about to become a grandfather was 50 when he was called to heaven the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014.  A resident of Maple Falls he is survived by:

Cindy Demme - Wife

Katie Demme - Daughter

Tina Williams - Sister

Bo and Tonya Demme - Father

Amy Iden...

Donna Gene Young

Donna Gene Young

Oct 4, 2014

Donna Gene (Bentley) Young, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, and friend passed away peacefully at home in Deming, Washington, on Saturday, October 4, 2014.  She was born on February 18, 1943, in Anadarco, Oklahoma, to her parents Viola Gertrude Lizzotte and Albert Franklin Bentley.  She moved to Zillah, Washington, as a small child and attended high school there.  Later,...

Janice May Silves

Janice May Silves

Sep 28, 2014

Janice May (Dynes) Silves, age 80, of Bellingham went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 28, 2014 in Bellingham. She was born in Whatcom County on May 18 1934 to Joseph and Violet (Eldred) Dynes. Janice married Lawrence (Hez) Silves and they had three children. Joey of Covington WA, Larry of Lynden WA and Diantha of Bellingham WA. Her...

James E. Evans

James E. Evans

Sep 22, 2014

Jim E. Evans, age 60, passed away suddenly in his home in Bellingham, Monday, September 22, 2014.

Jim was born in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California and raised in the Washington area. 

Jim is survived by his two children, Jeremy and Breanna; his mother Pauline; his brother Bruce; and his two sisters, Diane and her husband John and Sharon and...