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Phillip Gene Kelly
Nov 22, 2023
Our family is most saddened to announce that our world has lost a bright light. Philip Gene Kelly passed away on November 22, 2023 at 85 years old in Bellingham, WA. His heart was tired and decided to call it a day.
Phil was a multi-talented and accomplished musician, composer and arranger for over 40 years. Among many things...
Kingsford "Gary" Hand
Nov 19, 2023
Kingsford “Gary” Hand was born February 18, 1935 in Neodesha, Kansas to Paul Raymond and Esther Ellen (Catron) Hand. He died on November 19, 2023 in Bellingham, WA. Gary is survived by his wife Marta (Farmer) Hand; daughter Lorenda Wieder (Steve); son Brad Hand (Kerri). Grandchildren Allison Nelson (Josiah), Elizabeth Hand, Tobin Wieder and Zachary Wieder. Great grandson Ezra...
Grace Lorraine Peterson
Nov 16, 2023
Grace Sams Steinert Peterson passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at her home in Ferndale, WA. She dedicated her life to keeping her family intact and doing for others. Grace endured many challenges through the years but never allowed bitterness to take root in her heart. She was a true example of humility and dearly loved her family. Grace loved...
Brett Eric Deming
Nov 14, 2023
Brett Eric Deming, age 55, of Ferndale passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Bellingham. He was born on September 24, 1968 in Bellingham to Dayna Saulsbury and Catherine Deming. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Brett is survived by his wife Lissa, his sons Eric Deming (Mandy), granddaughters McKayla, Ellie and Brooklyn and Robert Bond. Daughters...
Annette Louise Tennyson
Nov 13, 2023
Annie was born to Del O. Noble and Ellen P. Noble in Bellingham, WA and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1956 as well as graduating from Success Business College. During her high school years, Annie worked at the Leopold Hotel and Coffee Shop as a bus girl. After graduation, she worked for George A Wright Real Estate...
James Dean Rupke
Nov 12, 2023
James Dean Rupke, age 67 of Deming, was born on October 3, 1956 in Bellingham, WA. He passed away on November 12, 2023, in Bellingham. James was born to Kenneth and Beverly (VanLeeuwen) Rupke. He attended Nooksack High School. He was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. James rode his bike all over Whatcom County. He loved to pick...
Theodore "Bud" Gudmundson
Nov 11, 2023
Theodore “Bud” Gudmundson
Bud held on to his sense of humor until his death on November 11, 2023. Bud never met a stranger and was one of the friendliest men you would ever meet. He loved his wife Anita, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and telling stories – not necessarily in that order.
After his marriage, Bud began...
James A. Brown, Jr.
Nov 7, 2023
Jim passed away peacefully at home November 7, 2023 with his family by his side after a long battle with dementia and Parkinson’s.
He was born at home in Elma, WA to James and Blossom Brown and spent his childhood in Elma and Montesano.
In 1956, while serving in the Army at Fort Lewis, he married his high school sweetheart...
Betty Jean Schuitema
Nov 6, 2023
Betty Jean Schuitema (Kamper) went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2023, while her daughter held her hand.
Betty Jean was born on September 27, 1943 to Arnie and Jennie Kamper, and older sister Lillian. Betty Jean attended Sumas Christian and Lynden Christian schools and graduated in 1961. She married in 1963 and several years later gave birth...
Tony Dale Leech
Nov 4, 2023
Tony Dale Leech
August 29, 1961 - November 4, 2023
It is with peace within our hearts that We say….
“ Sail safely into your final Sunset.”
Tony aka…TBone as he was known by many had fought a long battle
of health issues. On November 4, 2023 Tony was called home to
heaven to rest. Leaving behind the love of his life and partner Kim
McKitrick, Darlene...
Joe Louis Bibbs, Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
Joe Louis Bibbs, Jr., age 69 of Birch Bay passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born February 15, 1953 in Henderson, Kentucky to parents Joe Louis Bibbs, Sr. and DeLree (Wade).
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Monday, November 20, 2023, 12:30 P.M. at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.
Herbert Koon Lim Leu
Oct 30, 2023
Herbert K. L. Leu, 86 yrs old, of Blaine, WA (formerly of Honolulu) passed away on October 30, 2023. He graduated from McKinley High School; served in the Special Forces as a Green Beret; and worked at American Electric. Herbert is survived by wife Shirley-Ann K., brother Donald Leu (Alice), sister Linda Leu-Romans (Rodney deceased), nephews, nieces and cousins. Herbert’s...
Phyllis Marlene (Moll) Jones
Oct 26, 2023
Phyllis Marlene (Moll) Jones, 92, of Bellingham passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023.
Phyllis Marlene Moll was born on September 30, 1931 to Robert and Hilda Moll in Bryant, South Dakota, the oldest of four children.
Phyllis graduated from Lake City High School in Lake City, Iowa in 1949 and went on to study nursing at the...
Edson "Bud" Andy Askew
Oct 20, 2023
Bud was born January 18, 1930 and passed away on October 20, 2023 with family at his side. He was a man of integrity, a gentle man, a man who loved his family deeply, and man who worked hard but knew how to have fun. He will be missed greatly. Bud was born and raised in Seattle, moving to...
Robert Unruh
Oct 18, 2023
Robert Unruh entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Born August 24, 1936 in Enid, Oklahoma, Robert lived his life from age six in Whatcom County, graduating from Ferndale High School in 1954.
Many people will remember Dad as “Bob the Barber,” as he owned and operated a local barber shop in downtown Ferndale for many...
Marshall "Matt" Jackson Prudhon, Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
Marshall “Matt” Jackson Prudhon, Jr., age 81, beloved husband, father of three, and Opa to nine grandchildren, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at his home in Ferndale, Washington surrounded by his family. Matt was born on September 19, 1942 in Benton, Minnesota to Marshall and Evangeline (Studanski) Prudhon. After graduating from Mounds View High School (White Bear Lake,...
Katherine "Kathy" Marie Green
Oct 8, 2023
Katherine "Kathy" Marie Green passed away peacefully in Bellingham, Wash., on October 8, 2023, at the age of 63, ending a long and courageous journey through frontotemporal dementia. A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, she was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, educator, artist, sailor, and friend.
The eldest of two daughters, Kathy was born July 16, 1960, in...
Robert Drake
Oct 8, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Robert “Bob” Drake. It is with profound gratitude that we are able to share about a life well lived.
Bob was born in Portland Maine in 1938. Upon completing high school he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Bob was stationed at the Blaine Air Force...
Gary Elwood Owen
Oct 5, 2023
Gary Elwood Owen passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 78. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother and lifelong friend. Gary was born on August 27, 1945 in Wichita Falls, TX to Elwood and Ida Owen. As the second of 8 children, he had endless stories from a lively childhood...
Elise Marquerite Sabiston
Oct 4, 2023
Elise Marquerite Sabiston, age 89, passed away of natural causes on October 4th, 2023. Elise was born in Wauchope, Saskatchewan on June 3, 1934 to parents Alphonse and Gabrielle (Laval) Rogg. She became a psychiatric nurse after high school, but fate had other plans and she met and married Clifford Sabiston in 1956. Together with their young family they moved...
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