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Janet Mae Franks
Jan 18, 2025
Janet Mae Franks, 94, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on January 18, 2025. She was born in Seattle, WA on September 13, 1930, to Delbert and Mary (Hart) Wilson. Janet graduated from Foster High School in 1946 and later attended Western Washington University, where she met her future husband, William “Bill” Franks. They married in...
Marvin A. Benson
Jan 15, 2025
Marvin A. Benson passed away on January 15, 2025.
Marvin was born on May 17, 1938, to Vernon and Esther Benson in Lynden, WA. He grew up having many adventures with his dog, Buster, including hunting and fishing together. Marvin was a skilled craftsman and built several boats, including his skiff, a ski boat, and a cabin cruiser.
After finishing high school,...
Frank H. Cratsenberg
Jan 15, 2025
Frank H. “Cratz” Cratsenberg passed away on January 15, 2025.
Frank was born on August 18, 1936, in Bellingham, WA to Howard and Fern Cratsenberg. Frank graduated from Burlington-Edison High School and attended Skagit Valley College. He married the love of his life, Helen, and they began their life together in Juneau, AK, where Frank entered the Army and was stationed...
Dick Gulick
Jan 13, 2025
Richard “Dick” Gulick aged 91 of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Dick was born on January 4, 1934, in Blaine, WA to Carl and Elaine Gulick. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1952, then joined the Air Force and served in Korea. In 1956, Dick married Irma Tesar.
Dick held jobs in the lumber industry as a...
Patricia "Pat" Hood
Jan 3, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Ann Hood passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2025 at the age of 90. Pat was born March 31, 1934 in Edison, WA to Curtis and Madeline (Jones) Brown. At one year old she moved with her parents to Key Street in Bellingham, WA. She was a Bellingham resident for the rest of her life.
Pat’s...
Thekla "Tek" Beswatherick
Dec 30, 2024
Thekla “Tek” Beswatherick died peacefully on December 30, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Beswatherick, and her daughter, Kimberly Booher.
Thekla was born on September 15, 1944, in Everett, WA, to Jack and Elvina (Kueter) Clark. A lifelong Washington resident, she grew up in Seattle then spent the rest of her...
Sheridan "Sheri" Raye Culwell
Dec 29, 2024
On December 29, 2024, Sheri Raye Culwell, age 83, went home to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully in her dream home surrounded by love and beauty. Washington was her home.
A native of Oklahoma, Sheri moved to Washington at the age of 47 and fell in love. She considered the Pacific Northwest “God’s Country,” and established roots and...
Joan Rothausen
Dec 23, 2024
Born on August 29, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, WA, to parents Ernest and Bertha (Bradford) Brown, Joan passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 at her Bellingham home.
Joan graduated from Burlington High School in 1947 and, on her 18th birthday, married the love of her life, David Rothausen. Together, they raised their two children in Ferndale.
A lover of nature, Joan...
Teddy Lee Parker
Dec 20, 2024
The family of Ted L. Parker is sad to announce his passing on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 78. Ted walked through life with a gentle strength and humor which touched the lives of everyone he encountered. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness.
Ted was a lifelong resident of Bellingham, WA. He attended Bellingham High...
Perry A. Mendenhall
Dec 20, 2024
Born on September 5, 1942 in Atlanta, GA, to parents Al and Lucille (Davis) Mendenhall, Perry passed away on December 20, 2024 in Bellingham, WA.
A proud veteran, Perry served as Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a Project Manager with Anvil Engineering for over 30 years before retirement.
He had a big camping family and loved hunting and...
William "Bill" C. Lynch III
Dec 17, 2024
William “Bill” Charles Lynch III died December 17, 2024, at 4:20pm at his home after a long illness. He was affectionately known as “Cheezeburger” or simply, the “Cheeze.”
Bill was born September 20, 1946, in San Francisco, CA, to Edith Backus Burroughs and William Charles Lynch II. He grew up in Hollywood. He had a free-spirited, unrestrained youth, which led him...
John Scott McCallum
Dec 14, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John S. McCallum, known to many as “Scott.” He passed away at the age of 65 on December 14, 2024, surrounded by those he loved.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia McCallum and his father, John E. McCallum. He is survived by his two children, Bradley McCallum and Lisa...
Jess Lallas
Dec 11, 2024
Jess Joseph Lallas, age 32, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on December 11, 2024. Jess was born on May 22, 1992 in Bellingham, Washington. He graduated from Sehome High School in 2010 and shortly after started his career at Western Refinery Services. Jess was known by his coworkers for his work ethic, humility, and selflessness. Jess...
Harriet Irene Hatch
Dec 9, 2024
Harriet Irene Hatch was born September 16, 1929, in Havre, Montana and passed peacefully on December 9, 2024, in Bellingham, Washington. Her beloved husband, Gene, was by her side.
Harriet was the daughter of Severt Theodore and Lillian Irene Dallum. She grew up in Havre and Chinook, Montana, and Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Garfield High School in Seattle.
While at Garfield,...
Carlton "CT" Ihlan
Dec 8, 2024
Carlton Thomas Ihlan, known as CT by his friends or Carty by his loved ones, of Bellingham Washington, died on December 8, 2024 at the age of 86.
CT was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in 1938 to Oswin Carlton Ihlan and Dolores Whitmore Ihlan. CT attended LP Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac before joining the Navy. During...
Ethan Paul Leifheit
Dec 4, 2024
We mourn the sudden passing Ethan Paul Leifheit, age 35, of Ferndale, WA, on December 4, 2024. Ethan was a loving and caring son, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. His gentle and kind soul will forever be missed.
Ethan was born in Bellingham, WA, to Dana and Kim Leifheit on May 17, 1989. He graduated from Ferndale High School...
Paul A. Lovelace
Dec 4, 2024
Born on May 8, 1941, in Bellingham, WA to parents Alfred and Beatrice (Shultz) Lovelace, Paul passed away on December 4, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Paul graduated from Bellingham High School and worked at Bellingham Cold Storage for 35 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, camping, meeting with his buddies at Cedars in Ferndale, and spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
He...
Steven Charles Hathaway
Nov 30, 2024
Steve Hathaway, a devoted family man and respected figure in the Whatcom County community, passed away on November 30, 2024 at the age of 68.
Steve was born on September 1, 1956 in Waynesville, Missouri to Sally Hathaway. Steve and his mother moved to Bellingham in 1960 where he was a part of Sehome High School’s class of 1974. After high...
Richard Carney
Nov 29, 2024
Richard Carney was born on June 23, 1944 and died on November 29, 2024. He was a loving husband to Frankie Carney, a kind father to Kyle, Kellee, Adam, and Amy, and a generous grandpa to Claudia, Aedan, Megan, Ace, Samantha, Katherine, and AJ.
Richard served as a firefighter for over 30 years, first as a hot shot, then a paramedic...
David R. Knapp Jr.
Nov 29, 2024
Born in Anchorage, AK, to parents David and Marilyn Knapp on January 18, 1972, Dave lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Bellingham, WA on November 29, 2024.
Dave was not yet one year old when he moved to Sitka where he grew up and graduated from Sitka High School in 1990. Highlights of his...
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