Jean McCarter, age 87 of Bellingham, passed away January 6, 2015. Jean dearly loved the Lord. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, watching the news, playing games, sharing family history and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children Wanda Vammen, Sherry (Chuck) Akers, David Fox (Holly Joseph), John Fox, Shannon (Greg) Wadden and Heather (Brian) Waterhouse; grandchildren Greg, Jonathan, Kristen, Kim, Jami, Corrin, Benjamin, Emily, Carter and Cole, sisters Theda (Homer) Mitchell, Ruby (Armand) Larive, brothers Charles (Karen) Bunch and Dr. Byron Smith and many loving relatives and friends.