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Philip S Wu

Philip S Wu

Oct 3, 2023

 

Philip, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023 at the age of 93. Born in Shanghai, China in 1930, Philip embarked on a journey that would lead him to great accomplishments and cherished memories. Philip's quest for knowledge and passion for engineering brought him to the United States, where he...

Monty S. Westford

Monty S. Westford

Oct 3, 2023

Monty S. Westford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on December 1, 1942 to Verna and Irving Wood, later adopted by John Westford following his father’s passing. Monty was joined by three little sisters, Sandra Kildall, Linda Berg and Lorna Heay. He grew up a farm boy milking cows and haying fields....

Mary Alison Redman

Mary Alison Redman

Oct 2, 2023

Mary Redman was a daughter, sister, aunt, friend and philanthropist who found peace on October 2, 2023. She was generous, spiritual, caring, loyal, determined, curious, smart and an independent thinker.

Mary loved to give back. I met her 28 years ago years ago when I was the Executive Director of Allied Arts of Whatcom County. She walked into my office...

Vivian Mary Cedarquist

Vivian Mary Cedarquist

Oct 1, 2023

 

Vivian M Cedarquist passed away peacefully in Bellingham, WA Oct 1 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred E Cedarquist (06/28/2013) whom she loved and missed so dearly. Also preceding her in death were her 2 sons: Frank L Cedarqust (12/2/2021) and Fred J Cedarquist (05/22/2023).

 

  Vivian and Fred, along with their 4 children, settled in...

Jesse Lee McCully

Jesse Lee McCully

Sep 29, 2023

Jesse Lee McCully, age 72, passed away from heart complications Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born May 6, 1951 in Longview, Washington to mother Dona (McGee) McCully and father Arnold McCully.  Jesse was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim McCully.  He is survived by his wife Therese Ann McCully; daughters Katie Soderlind and Sarah McCully;...

Gary R. Morgan

Gary R. Morgan

Sep 28, 2023

Gary Roland Morgan –  beloved Dad, Grampa, Great Grampa, Husband, friend, life partner and half-side to Irene Lincoln Morgan was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 28, 2023.

 

Gary was born October 17, 1936, the middle son of James Clarence and Ethel (Tharp) Morgan in Bellingham, WA. He was born and raised with his brothers Morrie and...

Karen Kay Copps Robson

Karen Kay Copps Robson

Sep 28, 2023

Karen Kay Copps Robson passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham Washington. She was born in Deshler, NE on January 15, 1942, to Martin and Hulda (Holtzen) Schnackenberg. The family moved to Custer, WA, when Karen was a child.

Karen is survived by her husband Dave Robson, her sisters Marlene Phillips,...

Christopher P. Hansen

Christopher P. Hansen

Sep 26, 2023

 

Christopher Peveril Hansen was born on March 22, 1971 in Port Hueneme, CA to Kenneth and Earline Hansen. As a boy, he loved to fish, play Nintendo, and pick on his 4 younger siblings. He strived to be the smartest of them all. He loved to read, everything from the Bible to his mom's entire collection of encyclopedias! His...

Michael Burnet Bobbink

Michael Burnet Bobbink

Sep 25, 2023

It is with great sadness in our hearts that we share that our beloved Michael Bobbink, husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, brother and friend unexpectedly passed away at his home in Bellingham on September 25, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.  

 

Michael’s Formative Years: Michael, the first of four children born to Bob and Doris Bobbink, was born...

David Donald Olney

David Donald Olney

Sep 23, 2023

 

David Donald Olney was born on March 22, 1953, in Bellingham, Washington. He passed away on September 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Gene Olney and the brother to Mike Olney, who had preceded him in passing. Dave was a loving father to two children: his daughter, Janell Patterson, and his...

Waltraud "Trudy" Myers

Waltraud "Trudy" Myers

Sep 20, 2023

 

Waltraud “Trudy” Myers, age 79, of Bellingham was born on April 9, 1944, in Mainz, Germany to Georg and Julianne (Griese) Schaefer.

Waltraud was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Annemarie Hildenbeutal and Rosalinda Dickenscheid.

Waltraud is survived by her husband of 55 years, Charles; daughter Stefanie; son Charly (Amy); grandchildren McKenzie Llapitan (Brian), Zachary Myers (Taylor),...

Robert Michael Barness, Jr.

Robert Michael Barness, Jr.

Sep 19, 2023

Robert Michael Barness Jr. age 36, our beloved son, brother, and nephew, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Rob was born April 14, 1987 in Canoga Park/West Hills, CA to Elaine and Robert Barness Sr.

Rob dearly loved his family, friends, and the great outdoors. He enjoyed metal detecting, antique shows, hikes in the woods, children, humor,...

Russell Jerry Ware, Jr.

Russell Jerry Ware, Jr.

Sep 17, 2023

Russ went home to be with his lord and savior, passing peacefully in his sleep on his 58th birthday 9/17/23. Born to RJ Ware and Vicki Felch on 9/17/65 in Bellingham WA. Russell, "Jerry" lead an interesting and complex life. He was a man of many talents and interests. He attended schools all over Whatcom County. Russ was a natural...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Wilkerson

Patricia "Patty" Ann Wilkerson

Sep 17, 2023

 

Patricia "Patty" Wilkerson, 80, of Ferndale, Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 17th 2023. She was born on April 4th 1943, in Everett, Washington, to the late Al and Catherine Goralski. She grew up in Mukilteo and it has always held a special place in her heart. She was married to the love of her life...

Randall "Randy" Wayne Reeves

Randall "Randy" Wayne Reeves

Sep 9, 2023

Randall Wayne “Randy” Reeves passed away on September 9, 2023 in his hometown of Bellingham, WA.

 

Randy was born on December 26,1957 to Gil and Peggy Reeves. Upon graduating from Sehome High School, Randy held several jobs in Bellingham. In search of a change, he moved to Soldotna, Alaska where he worked at a Bible camp called Solid Rock....

Jannette Harriet Burnett

Jannette Harriet Burnett

Sep 7, 2023

 

Janette H. Burnett, age 98, of Bellingham, Washington, was born October 4, 1924 in Skagit County, Washington. She peacefully passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Bellingham, WA.

Janette loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She loved her flowers, gardening and building her home with her late father, Harry Johnson.  She also enjoyed camping and vacations, cake decorating, sewing,...

Roy Cecil Delong

Roy Cecil Delong

Sep 6, 2023

 

Roy Cecil Delong was born in Vancouver, BC, on October 18, 1947, to Roy Daniel Butts & Christina “Dot” Butts-McAllister.  He grew up in Sandspit in the Queen Charlotte Islands, but relocated to Richmond, B.C., when he was 12 years old.  Roy attended Steveston High School and upon graduation moved to London where he worked and lived with flat...

Marie Ten Kley

Marie Ten Kley

Sep 5, 2023

Marie Kalsbeek Ten Kley was born at home in Lynden Washington on July 13, 1928, to parents Jacob and Minnie (Alderink) Kalsbeek. She was the youngest in her family.

Mom said that growing up in the depression, times were hard, they didn’t have much in a material way but as a kid she didn’t realize it, as there was...

Charles Robert Lemmel

Charles Robert Lemmel

Sep 1, 2023

 

Charles was born 6/11/65 in Rapid City SD and passed peacefully and pain free on 9/1/23 at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, WA.  He leaves behind his beloved son Jonah (mom Lisa Hogan) brother John (Kellie) Lemmel and nephew Austin, sister Stephanie (Shawn) Bohannan, mother Darla Norman, many special relatives and friends.

Char grew up in Whatcom County.  He was...

William "Bill" Fredrick Burton

William "Bill" Fredrick Burton

Sep 1, 2023

 

William “Bill” Fredrick Burton

11/13/1927 – 9/1/2023

 Born in Victoria, British Columbia to Joseph Bruce and Eleanor Burton, Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gerald and Reginald. Bill spent his youth helping support his family by working as a paperboy, at a toggery shop, and a photography store where he began his lifelong love of...

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