Hal G. Arnason

Hal was born in Bellingham, WA on March 17, 1979 to Hal and Darla Arnason. He passed away suddenly on August 25, 2019, in Bellingham. A private family graveside service and burial were held. Hal grew up in Whatcom County, graduating from Sehome High School in 1997, and earning a Bachelors degree in Business from Western Washington University in 2002. A natural athlete, Hal excelled at everything from body surfing to baseball. He enjoyed mountain biking, traveling and spending time with family. Hal had a genuine love for children and animals, and he was always willing to help, wherever needed. Hal was a treasured son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and cousin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hal Arnason, Donna Arnason, and Russell Melhart, and his uncle, Tod Arnason. Hal is survived by his parents, Hal and Darla Arnason, grandmother, Freida Melhart, siblings, Amy (TJ) Ackerman, Molly (Gabriel) Campos, and Sam Arnason, niece and nephews, Kelsey (Jordan) Pace, Adrian Campos, Brady Ackerman, Cyrus Campos, and Dane Ackerman, great nephew and niece, Weston Pace and Layla Pace, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Hal will forever be remembered for the kind, gentle soul that he was.