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Kristine Lynch

Kristine Lynch

Jul 6, 2014

Kristine "Whitlock" Lynch, 63, passed away at home in Birch Bay, Saturday afternoon July 6th, surrounded by family and friends. She had fought a tough battle over the last seven years, trying to recover from a devastating car accident in 2006. She will always be loved and remembered for her sassy, stubborn and giving spirit. Her husband Tim at her...

Claire Marie Dutton

Claire Marie Dutton

Jun 27, 2014

Claire Marie Dutton, 25, died Friday, June 27, in Bellingham, WA. There will be a Celebration of Life, July 5, 3:00 PM in Marriott Springhill Suites, 4040 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham .

Margaret Reynolds

Margaret Reynolds

Jun 14, 2014

Margaret (Peggy) Reynolds, age 79, of Bellingham went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was born in Watertown, New York on September 11, 1934 to William and Helen Reynolds. Peg graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy, New York with a degree in psychology. She worked for several...

Lawrence Albin Freeman

Lawrence Albin Freeman

Jun 12, 2014

LAWRENCE ALBIN FREEMAN, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away at age 90 on June 12, 2014.

Larry was born in Blaine into a large, loving family, to parents Kris and Bena Freeman on March 8, 1924. He grew up on the family farm, where everyone pitched in with the chores. Larry’s parents taught...

James Lind Anderson

James Lind Anderson

Jun 5, 2014

James Lind Anderson 11/11/33 – 6/5/14

Jim, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2014 surrounded by his family. His lengthy battle from Lewy Body Dementia has finally ended. He was born in Bellingham, Washington on November 11, 1933, to Norman and Theresa...

Carolyn Joann Jackson

Carolyn Joann Jackson

Jun 5, 2014

Carolyn Joann Jackson, age 70, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Bellingham. She was born December 16, 1943 in Bellingham to parents Herbert and Helen Viola (Edwards) Jackson and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Carolyn was a successful owner of CJ’s Harbor Salon and Barber. She loved to watch the Seattle Mariners but her greatest...

Barbara J. Marcos

Barbara J. Marcos

Jun 5, 2014

Barbara J. Marcos, age 76, of Lynden, went Home to be in the arms of Jesus Thursday, June 5, 2014. She is survived by 4 childern, 11 grandchildren. We love you Nonni. Private family services will be held. Family suggests memorial donations be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 855 Aaron Dr., Lynden, WA 98264.

Michael Reed Torfin

Michael Reed Torfin

Jun 3, 2014

Michael Reed Torfin, born 53 years ago in International Falls, Minnesota, died June 3, 2014 at home in Wickersham, WA leaving behind the love of his life, Judy Torfin. He was preceded by his parents, Phyllis Groendyk and Karl Torfin, and sister Vickie LaPine. Surviving sisters are Karla Vessey, Rhonda Torfin, Glenda Heggie, Roxanne Groendyk, Teri Moody and Jackie Groendyk....

Don Kumm

Don Kumm

May 31, 2014

On Friday May 31st, our family bid farewell to our much loved patriarch, Don Kumm. Dad had just recently celebrated his 74th birthday and had come to the end of his courageous battle with cancer. In death, as in his life, Dad was surrounded by family and friends who offered their love and support.

Dad was born to Roy and...

Inger Marie Olsen

Inger Marie Olsen

May 30, 2014

Inger Marie Olsen, age 91 of Bellingham passed away at home Tuesday, Mary 20, 2014 surrounded by her family. A private graveside inurnment will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, May 30, 2014 at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale.

Dominic Joseph Swope

Dominic Joseph Swope

May 30, 2014

Dominic Joseph Swope, age 32, of Everson, was taken from us on Friday, May 30, 2014 which was much too soon. He was born in Bellingham, Washington, December 19, 1981 to mother Tracie A Swope. Dominic is survived by his wife Kristal, son Cooper age 7, and daughter LilliAnna age 5; his Mother and Father, Randy and Tracie (Swope) Aanestad,...

Charles Dean Rameau

Charles Dean Rameau

May 22, 2014

His family knew him as Charly, but everyone else knew him as Chuck and this wonderful man passed away the evening of May 22, 2014 with his family by his side. Chuck was 57 years old, but lived a full life in his time here. He was born in Seattle and grew up in Lynnwood, Washington. In his youth, he...

Joanne Mae Newman

Joanne Mae Newman

May 7, 2014

Joanne Mae Newman went home to Jesus on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the age of 84, peacefully surrounded by family. She was born in Seattle, April 7, 1930 to Robert M. and Mary E. Morrison. Joanne married Bernhard E. Newman in 1949. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, she enjoyed baking, gardening, knitting, golfing and spending...

James Albert Klander

James Albert Klander

May 6, 2014

James (Jim) Albert Klander, age 72, Of Bellingham passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home. Jim was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, he attended Mount Baker High School and after graduating he joined the Navy. Jim returned to Bellingham after the Navy where he met and married Verylen Hilton. Jim and Verylen have 4 children, Sherry...

Walter Binggeli

Walter Binggeli

May 4, 2014

Walter George Binggeli, age 94 of Bellingham passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Bellingham. Walt was born in Windsor, CA. to Gotlib George & Rose (Balis) Binggeli

At the age of 21, Walt joined the Army; he was in the 341st Engineer Regiment.

During WW II, Walt was a Sergeant of the Motor Transportation Division and his military qualification...

Gordon M. Gardiner

Gordon M. Gardiner

May 1, 2014

Gordon M. Gardiner, age 82, of Bellingham, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Bellingham. He was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, where he attended East Bakersfield High School. He excelled as a left guard in football and was the president of his student body. He received his BA in Political Science from U.C. Berkeley, and went on to work...

Teresa Ann Barcott

Teresa Ann Barcott

Apr 26, 2014

Teresa Ann Barcott, of Bellingham, WA, passed peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on Saturday, April 26, after a brief illness. She was born in Everett on February 29, 1952, the youngest of four daughters. She leaves behind her sisters, Frauna Hoglund (Erv), and Kathie Richer (Mark); and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank...

Sandra E. Thompson

Sandra E. Thompson

Apr 24, 2014

Sandra E. Thompson

03/13/44 - 04/02/14

Sandra Thompson passed away in her home doing what she loved to do, reading. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Peery, son-in-law Dave Lapof, and grandson Shawn Lapof of Keizer, Oregon along with numerous extended family and friends. A remembrance service will be held in June. For more information please contact the family....

Raymond W. Larson

Raymond W. Larson

Apr 24, 2014



Raymond “Ray” W. Larson, age 82, of Ferndale, passed away at his home Thursday, April 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his brother Cliff and is survived by his wife Mary of 54 years; sons, Kenny Larson and his partner Susan, Rick Westby, Scott Larson and Gary and his wife Mary Larson; grandson Parker, and numerous nieces,...

Dona Lee Bailey

Dona Lee Bailey

Apr 24, 2014

Dona Lee Bailey, age 84, of Lynden, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at her home.There will be a graveside service at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Lynden Cemetery, with Pastor Armin Kast officiating.