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Marinus "Rene" Lagerwey

Marinus "Rene" Lagerwey

Jan 26, 2013



Marinus Lagerwey

Marinus “Rene” Lagerwey, age 86, of Blaine, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Bellingham, WA. He was born Feb. 24, 1926 in Shepherd, Montana. The son of John and Adriana Lagerwey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John, Bill, Arie, Gerrit, Johan (Joe), Nick; sisters, Minnie and Katherine and a step...

Steven Edmond Waterman

Steven Edmond Waterman

Jan 26, 2013

Steven Edmond Waterman, age 36, of Maple Falls, passed away suddenly as a result of an accident Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was born Feb. 11, 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas. He is survived by his daughter, Sidney and son, Trystan Waterman; father, Ed Waterman; sister, Cheryl Carrillo; uncle, Daniel & Lisa Waterman; sisters, Krystal Patapoff and Michelle Lima and...

Matilda Houtsma

Matilda Houtsma

Jan 10, 2013

Matilda Houtsma, age 87, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2013. Born in Paterson, NJ on March 4, 1925, she resided in NJ until 4 years ago when she moved to Bellingham, WA. Matilda was the oldest of three children. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry Houtsma and brother William DeBlock. Matilda is...

Freda Jo "Pete" Morgan

Freda Jo "Pete" Morgan

Jan 9, 2013

Freda Jo “Pete” Morgan, age 83, of Blaine, passed away at her home in Blaine, Wednesday, January 9, 2013. She was born October 11, 1929 to Joseph Mourice and Josephine Elizabeth (Daugherty) Morgan in Houston, Texas. Nicknamed “Pete” never met a stranger, just a friend she hadn’t met yet. She was a straight shooter and definitely lived her life her...

Edward & Betty Tweeddale

Edward & Betty Tweeddale

Jan 8, 2013

Betty Lou (Winberg) Tweeddale was born in Jamestown, North Dakota December 31, 1927 passed to the Lord January 8, 2013. Betty’s parents are John A and Leda Iown (Evans) Winberg. Edward William Tweeddale was born in Everett, WA August 6, 1925 passed to the Lord April 1, 2015. Ed’s parents are Edward Joseph and Johanna Nina Carolina (Beckstrom) Tweeddale. Ed...

Robert Lawrence Pebernat

Robert Lawrence Pebernat

Dec 19, 2012

Robert Lawrence Pebernat, age 67, passed away, December 19, 2012, with his children at his side.

Bob was born, September 28, 1945 in Vanderhoof, BC. He was one of ten children born to Leonard & Rhoda Pebernat.

Bob was a very giving and loving father to Sandie “Snoopy” (Paul), Bobi “Midget” and Steven (Marika). He was happiest when surrounded by...

Dylan James Boatman

Dylan James Boatman

Dec 15, 2012

On Saturday, December 15, 2012, the world lost Dylan James Boatman at the age of 25. Dylan was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and friend. He had the biggest smile and an even bigger heart. Everyone that knew Dylan was touched deeply by both. Dylan went to school in Lynden, where he played baseball and football and was also...

Douglas Jay Severson

Douglas Jay Severson

Dec 10, 2012

Douglas Jay Severson, age 63, of Bellingham, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at Bellingham Health Care Rehabilitation Services in Bellingham. Doug was born May 21, 1948 in Wenatchee, Washington to parents Chester Orlando and Selma (Strand) Severson. He graduated from Bellingham High School in the class of 1966. Doug served in the United States Coast Guard, and was honorably...

Reverend Thomas O. Grams

Reverend Thomas O. Grams

Dec 5, 2012

Reverend Thomas (Tom) O. Grams of Bellingham WA, 94, was welcomed to heaven on December 5, 2012. Tom was born in Berlin, WI on May 21, 1918, to Gottlieb and Augusta Grams. He was a man that loved life, his family, and serving God. Tom was ordained in 1948 by the Assemblies of God and pastored churches for over 50...

Marjorie Jean Gilmore

Marjorie Jean Gilmore

Nov 30, 2012

Marjorie Jean Gilmore, age 53, of Maple Falls, passed away in Bellingham, Friday, November 30, 2012 after an extended illness. She was born April 2, 1959 in Wenatchee, Washington to her parents Wayne Rook and Marjorie Jean (Smith) Gilmore. Marjorie married Timothy Ronald Gilmore in Bellingham in 1978. She loved cooking and baking and for many years Marjorie cooked for...

David A. Hood

David A. Hood

Nov 24, 2012

David A. Hood, age 52, of Bellingham, went to be with his Lord Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Whatcom Hospice House of Bellingham. He was born September 7, 1960 in Juneau, Alaska to Leslie Roy and Ella Geraldine (Compton) Hood. David graduated from Eureka High School in Eureka, California, and received AA Degree at the College of the Redwoods...

Bernice "Dolly" Rudy

Bernice "Dolly" Rudy

Nov 20, 2012

Bernice “Dolly” Rudy, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Alderwood Park Convalescent at the age of 87. She was born January 16, 1925 in Braham, Minnesota. Dolly was the oldest daughter and had five sisters and one brother. Her family moved to Bellingham when Dolly was young.

She graduated from Bellingham High School in the class of 1943, and...

Robert Edward Staples

Robert Edward Staples

Nov 15, 2012

Robert Edward (Bob) Staples passed away at St Joseph's Hospital on November 15th, 2012 after neurosurgery. Bob was an ordinary man with an extraordinary personality. He met challenges and accomplished business success with the same attributes: self-deprecating humor, a sharp wit, and stubborn determination. He and his wife, Marjorie (Marge) Cooper, his lifelong friend and partner, despite divorce, opened Zephyr...

Robbie Robinson

Robbie Robinson

Nov 12, 2012

Robbie Robinson, age 79, of Bellingham, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 (Veterans Day) at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham. He was born, March 24, 1933 in Long beach, California to George & Manara (affectionately known as Ginger) Robinson, while his father was in the Navy. Robbie's Great- Grandfather was an original settler in Ferndale, WA. Robbie joined the...

Gregory "Greg" D. Frombly

Gregory "Greg" D. Frombly

Nov 10, 2012

Gregory “Greg” D. Frombly, age 62, passed away at his home Saturday, November 10, 2012, peacefully in his sleep. Greg was born June 20, 1950 to parents Donald and Mable Frombly in Bellingham.

He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County who graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1968. Greg was a skilled carpenter and woodworker, an avid Biblical...

Robert Sanders

Robert Sanders

Nov 4, 2012

Robert Sanders died November 4th in Bellingham. He was 86 and had lived in Friday Harbor.

Before returning to the mainland in 2004, Sanders was active in many island charities and organizations, including the San Juan Island Jazz Festival, Whale Museum, Friday Harbor Community Theater and Pig War Barbecue, the latter an opportunity to demonstrate both his business skill and...

Marie Luxon

Marie Luxon

Nov 4, 2012

Marie Luxon, 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Lynden Sunday, November 4, 2012, shortly after worshiping her Savior and God Sunday morning. Born Effie Marie Stuttler on March 8, 1914 to Clark and Elizabeth Stuttler in Yetwood, Alberta, Canada. Marie grew up in Bridgeport, Washington, married James M. Luxon in Okanagan on November 11, 1934, and settled in...

Elizabeth Louise Soderlund

Elizabeth Louise Soderlund

Oct 28, 2012

Wife, Mom, Sister, Aunt and Friend,

Elizabeth Louise Soderlund was guided home by Jesus on Sunday, October 28,2012 with family by her side. She was born in Willmar, Minnesota on August 9, 1933. She married her Sweetheart David L. Soderlund on May 8, 1953.

She fought a long hard battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure. Despite this,...

Jim W. Sessions

Jim W. Sessions

Oct 18, 2012

Jim W. Sessions, age 67, of Bellingham, WA passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 surrounded by family.

Jim was born in Calexico, California on October 11, 1945 and was the youngest of five siblings. He relocated to Bellingham in 1975. Thirty three years ago Jim married the love of his life, Sarah. They were best friends and shared a profoundly...

Todd E. Hawley

Todd E. Hawley

Oct 6, 2012

Todd E. Hawley, age 52, of Bellingham, passed away suddenly, Saturday, October 6, 2012 in Bellingham. He was born December 11, 1959 in Bellingham to Ray and Alice (Doupe) Hawley. Todd was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Brad Hawley, and is survived by his wife Barbara; 2 sons, Josh and Lucas; mother, Alice Hawley; brother, Craig...