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Nels Arne Kalhovde

Nels Arne Kalhovde

Oct 31, 2013

Nels Arne Kalhovde, age 62, of Bellingham passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 following a 14 month battle with GBM.

He was born June 22, 1951, in Bellingham to parents Martin and Constance (Molland) Kalhovde.

Nels graduated from Meridian High school “class of 1969” and graduated from Western Washington University in 1973, with a Bachelor’s of...

Larry Joe Luchi

Larry Joe Luchi

Oct 28, 2013

Larry Joe Luchi, age 75, of Bellingham, passed away Monday Oct. 28, 2013 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham. Larry was born June 9, 1938 in Cut Bank, Montana to parents Amerigo and May (Omsberg) Luchi. Larry entered the Navy at the age of 16; he served on the USS Floyd County, a Minesweeper. He worked in the engine...

Oddny Jona Greguski

Oddny Jona Greguski

Oct 27, 2013

Oddny J Greguski, age 86 of Ferndale, WA passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Hospice House in Bellingham on October 27, 2013. She was born on December 13, 1926 and lived in Hafnarfjordur Iceland until she met and married the love of her life, her husband of 63 years, Felix (Phil) Greguski. They moved to Oyster...

Nelson Stratton

Nelson Stratton

Oct 17, 2013

Gunney was 77 years young when he peacefully passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013.

He was born Aug. 15, 1936 to parents, Clarence and Elizabeth (Kusian) Stratton in Toledo, Ohio. Gunney is survived by his wife Violet of 15 years; daughter Robin Smith; son Keith Young and step-sons, Gregory Franks, Martin Franks, Michael Frank; daughters, Connie Gurney and Lisa Easter....

Raymond D. Hill, M.D.

Raymond D. Hill, M.D.

Oct 14, 2013

Raymond D. Hill, M.D, age 90, of Bellingham passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham surrounded by his loving family and his special pet Ivy. Raymond was born September 11, 1923 in Milville, New Brunswick, Canada to parents James and Emily (Wallace) Hill. He served overseas in the Canadian Army during WWII. Raymond graduated...

Amelia Vuolo

Amelia Vuolo

Oct 10, 2013

Amelia Vuolo was born to Joseph and Eleanor Casino in Linden, New Jersey on March 25, 1923. The eldest of three children and the only daughter, Amy grew up in the warm embrace of a large extended Italian family, consisting of aunts and uncles and dozens of cousins.  At 5’ 8” and confident, she worried about dating someone tall enough...

James Martin Williams

James Martin Williams

Oct 8, 2013

James M. Williams, age 88, of Deming passed Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Bellingham. James was born April 16, 1925 in Watts, California to James and Allie (Horton) Williams. He married his wife, Barbara Sadler, July 22, 1946 in Long Beach, California.

James was employed as an Iron Worker and Industrial Carpenter.

They moved their family to Deming, Washington in...

David J. Strickler

David J. Strickler

Oct 7, 2013

David J. Strickler, age 76, of Bellingham, peacefully passed away Monday, October 7, 2013, at Silverado Senior Living with his family by his side.

David was born in Bellingham on May 13, 1937, to Eva and Everett Strickler. David worked for Georgia Pacific until 1969. He, then, began his career in construction, which culminated in 1983 with the formation of...

Michael Richard Turpin

Michael Richard Turpin

Sep 23, 2013

Michael Richard Turpin became the bearded kind king of the Turpin clan. He was born to Cecil and Ida Turpin in 1943 in Oakland CA. He joined the army and served in Germany during the Cold War. He met Cathy Adams in 1971 in Edmonton Alberta when he was a long haul truck driver for the teamsters. A life long...

Vicki Marie Johnson

Vicki Marie Johnson

Sep 1, 2013

On September 1, 2013 Vicki Marie Johnson received her heavenly reward after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.”

Vicki was born to Neil and Evelyn Anderson on January 21, 1953 in Seattle, WA. She graduated with honors from Woodway High School in Edmonds in 1971, Seattle Pacific College (Magna Cum Laude)...

Melinda F. Pearson

Melinda F. Pearson

Aug 12, 2013

Melinda F. Pearson, age 72, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Blaine, Washington.

She was born in Los Angeles, California on December 12, 1940. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Robert C. Pearson. They were married on November 20, 1971 at the Silver Beach Church in Bellingham,...

Douglas Jay Ten Kley

Douglas Jay Ten Kley

Aug 8, 2013

Douglas J Ten Kley, age 61, husband, father, brother, and friend died peacefully on Thursday August 8, 2013 while asleep on the back patio of his home.

Doug had a sunny disposition, a contagious laugh, and built lasting relationships with many throughout the community of Vancouver, WA where he lived the majority of his life. He was employed by West...

Gerald "Pete" Peter Stougard

Gerald "Pete" Peter Stougard

Aug 6, 2013

Gerald Peter “Pete” Stougard, age 91, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at the Highland Care Center in Bellingham in the accompaniment of his special companion, Ruie Dunnigan. Pete was born in Seattle December 23, 1921 to Peter and Ellen Stougard. He moved with his family to Kittitas County in 1927 and lived there until health issues forced his...

Jerry Wolcott

Jerry Wolcott

Jul 2, 2013

Jerry Wolcott, age 58, of Ferndale, Washington passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his home. He was born July 21, 1954 to Ernest and Elda (Kipskin) Wolcott and was raised in Seattle and on San Juan Island. He graduated from San Juan Island High School. Jerry is survived by his wife Carol Wolcott of 16 years and three grown...

Donald Arthur Williams

Donald Arthur Williams

Jul 1, 2013

“Anytime, anywhere, always ready, always there.”

Donald Arthur Williams, age 54, of Blaine, Washington, passed away at his home on Monday July 1, 2013. He was born on October 7, 1958, in Oak Harbor, Washington

Growing up in a military family, Don traveled and lived all over the United States. After high school he entered the U.S. Navy and served...

Fayette Anne Farinha

Fayette Anne Farinha

Jun 27, 2013

Fayette Anne Farinha, age 82, of Bellingham passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Faye was born on May 15, 1931 in Rochester, NY and lived in Bellingham, WA her last 10 years. Faye was preceded in death by her brother Gilbert Case and is survived by her three children Karen Farinha Kelley, Michael and Eric Farinha, 5 grandchildren, Tonna, Chris,...

Jimmie T. Vail Sr

Jimmie T. Vail Sr

Jun 21, 2013

Jimmie “Jim” Thomas Vail, Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Glenhaven (Sedro-Woolley, Washington) Friday, June 21, 2013. He was born March 09, 1938 in Bellingham, Washington.

After graduating from Bellingham High School in the class of 1956, Jim started his career with the Cement Plant in Bellingham, Washington.

Jimmie T. Vail Sr. married Charlotte Jean Jestor...

Carol Marion Cammack Carpenter

Carol Marion Cammack Carpenter

Jun 6, 2013

Carol Marion Cammack Carpenter, age 83, of Lynden, WA, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Lynden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Carpenter and step-daughter, MaryAnn Halligan. Carol is survived by her children, Karen Jameson of Vallejo, CA, Ken (Patty) Jameson of Bellingham, WA, step-children Bruce (Maxine) Carpenter of Tehachapi, CA,...

Eugene "Gene" Bartholomew Zollner

Eugene "Gene" Bartholomew Zollner

May 24, 2013

Eugene “Gene” Bartholomew Zollner, age 85, of Bellingham passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. He was born January 24, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Bartholomew and Kathleen (Murgatroyd) Zollner. He married Joan Heath on November 27, 1948, in Seattle, WA. Gene was stationed at the Naval Base in Bremerton, WA...

Frederick "Fred" H. Knapp

Frederick "Fred" H. Knapp

May 24, 2013

Frederick “Fred” H. Knapp, age 73, of Lynden, WA, formerly of Anacortes, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 in Lynden. A memorial graveside service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013, 2:00 PM, Grandview Cemetery, 411 Hillcrest Dr., Anacortes, WA, with Fr. Vu Tran officiating. A reception will follow at the home of Stephen Mansfield, 1719 6thSt., Anacortes, WA 98221....