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Local Obituaries for Bellingham, WA, Whatcom County & Surrounding Areas
Caleb Allen Webster
2025
Caleb Allen Webster, just 14 years old, of Ferndale WA, tragically left this world in a four-wheeler accident on February 16, 2025.
Caleb was born in Bellingham, WA in 2010 to Daniel and Christina Webster, his loving and devoted parents. He attended Ferndale High School, where he enjoyed weight training, welding, and any non-core classes with his friends, including lunch. He...
Richard C. Lamm, Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
Born in Bellingham, WA on August 7, 1942 to parents Richard and Hazel (Albans) Lamm, Richard passed away peacefully at the Whatcom Hospice House on February 16, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held in April at the family home. Details will be announced later.
Marsha Lucille Gazija Bolster
Feb 13, 2025
Marsha Gazija Bolster, a vibrant soul who transformed spaces and lives with her artistic vision and boundless joy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy as colorful and warm as the Hawaiian Islands she called home for much of her life.
Born in Bellingham, Washington, on May 7, 1952, Marsha's entrepreneurial spirit emerged early working her...
Belen M. Saturay
Feb 9, 2025
It is with heartbreaking sadness that we share with you the passing of our mom, Belen M. Saturay. She passed peacefully on February 9, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends and is now reunited with her beloved husband, our dad, Giovanni. She was born Secundina Belen Maranan on January 15, 1942 in Bauan, Philippines while her family sought refuge...
Kyoko Miller
Feb 9, 2025
Kyoko Miller, age 94, passed away peacefully in Seattle on February 9, 2025. She was born May 1, 1930 in Nagasaki, Japan to Jinsaku and Chie Yoshikawa.
Kyoko met Joseph Miller while he was serving in the US Navy and they were married January 5, 1959 in Fukuoka, Japan. She was a loving wife to Joe and a devoted mother to...
Rev. David Hansen
Feb 3, 2025
David Hansen, devoted pastor, mentor, business leader, and man of unwavering faith, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2025, at age 84. Throughout his life, he lived by Proverbs 3:5-6:
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall...
Gary E. Goodman
Jan 27, 2025
Gary Edward Goodman, born on June 16, 1947, in Billings, Montana, passed away at home in Bellingham, Washington on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 77.
Son of Barbara and Edward Goodman, Gary grew up with his older sister, June (Ron) and younger brother, Fred (Connie) on a farm along the Yellowstone River before moving into town. Gary’s...
Margaret Mary Duffy
Jan 26, 2025
Margaret Mary Duffy, a prayerful servant, met her Lord and Savior on January 26, 2025.
Born February 15, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN, to parents James and Kathy Duffy at their family home, Margaret attended Saint Mary Catholic Church and school. After graduation, she entered the Convent where she spent almost two years. Entering the public sector, she worked for Northwest Airlines....
Thomas M. Guilleaume
Jan 24, 2025
Thomas Michael Guilleaume, age 33, passed away on January 24, 2025. Tommy was born on March 4, 1991 in Robbinsdale, MN.
At a young age, Tommy developed a passion for competitive running, resulting in third place at Nationals and several first-place wins at the local and regional level. Both athletic and intelligent, he built his first computer in the fourth grade...
AmySue Buckley Leonhardt
Jan 23, 2025
AmySue Buckley Leonhardt, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, and dear friend to many, passed away on January 23, 2025, at home in Bellingham, WA, days after celebrating her 60th birthday. AmySue's vibrant spirit and zest for life enriched all who knew her, even during her recent years dealing with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
She was born on January 19, 1965,...
Mandy Cox
Jan 22, 2025
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13
With unbearable sadness, we announce that Mandy Leslie Cox has returned to her spiritual home, leaving behind a magnificent legacy of unconditional love. Mandy passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 65, while at her home in Bellingham, WA...
Keith W. "Hans" Hanson
Jan 21, 2025
Keith William "Hans" Hanson, 89, of Bellingham, passed away on January 21, 2025. Born February 3, 1935, in Olympia, Hans lived a life marked by athletic achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedicated service to others.
A standout athlete at Bellingham High School and the University of Washington, Hans excelled in multiple sports and achieved remarkable success as a Golden Gloves boxer, winning...
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...
Maurice Harvey Foisy
Jan 13, 2025
Maurice Harvey Foisy, age 88, passed away in Bellingham, WA on January 13, 2025.
Born on May 10, 1936, Maurice grew up in the Minnehaha section of Spokane, WA and graduated from John R. Rogers High School. He met Karen at WSU, and she became the love of his life. They got married on August 31, 1956, in Spokane, had two...
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...
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