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Daniel A. Booth
May 11, 2023
Daniel Austin Booth died on May 11, 2023 shortly after his 40th birthday in Bellingham, Washington. Daniel was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on April 26, 1983 to parents Patricia Ann Jacobson and Constant William Booth IV, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers Tom Booth and Bill Booth (Meg), and sisters Amy Webster (Randy), Marcie...
William "Bill" Banasky
May 11, 2023
William "Bill" Banasky, age 80, passed away on May 11, 2023 in Bellingham, Washington. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service was held on Tuesday June 6th at Westford Funeral Home. You may watch his memorial service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6XUxsmKpss
Gayle Anita Cook
May 8, 2023
Gayle Anita Cook of Bellingham, WA, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2023. She was born on April 17, 1939 in Spokane, WA to Edith (Wilson) and Kenneth Balcom and grew up in Spokane Valley and Newport, WA. Gayle graduated from Newport High School in 1957 and then moved to Spokane to work in banking. At a grange dance in...
Ardith Joan Stark
May 8, 2023
Ardith departed this world in Bellingham, WA on May 8, 2023. She was born in Centralia, WA to Elmer and Vivian (Garber) Doty on January 20, 1941 and was the third of four children. Ardith attended Edmonds High School where she played French Horn in the marching band. She graduated in 1959 and went on to earn a degree in...
Yoneko Naito Bitler
May 6, 2023
Yoneko Naito Bitler peacefully passed away on May 6, 2023 at The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care facility. She was 94 years old. Yoneko was the eldest of four children, born in Japan on June 23, 1928. Her father was killed in World War II when she was only 17 years old. She received a scholarship to continue her education...
Donald M. Hicks
May 3, 2023
Don M. Hicks, 80, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on May 3, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Don was born to Elmer and Veronica (Rataezyk) Hicks on September 16, 1942 in Tacoma, WA. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Don attended Washington State University, where he earned his engineering degree and became a lifelong Cougars fan. Invited to...
Kevin P. Laakso
Apr 28, 2023
Kevin P. Laakso, age 58, passed away April 28, 2023 in Bellingham, WA. He was born December 13, 1964 in Portland, Oregon to Jerry and Connie Laakso. Kevin grew up in the Canal Zone of the country of Panama and graduated from Balboa High School. He completed one year of college at Western Washington University before dropping out of school...
Michael R. Delgado
Apr 25, 2023
Michael was born January 14, 1963, and grew up in Livermore, CA, he was the youngest of 4 children in the Delgado family. He passed away peacefully in Bellingham, WA on April 25, 2023. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Tony & Bernice Delgado. He is survived by his siblings, Rosemary Guerrero, Anthony Delgado, Sharon Stonebraker, and a...
Gregory A. Blonden
Apr 24, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected death of Gregory, who passed away suddenly from a spinal stroke in Bellingham on April 24, 2023. Gregory Blonden, tall, handsome, and always with a smile on his face, was the eldest son of Mollie and Kenneth Blonden, born July 30, 1948. Older brother to Steve, Tom and Kenny, the Blonden brothers were...
Mozelle Burr Green
Apr 21, 2023
Mozelle English Burr Green died of natural causes on April 21, 2023. Mozelle was born in Globe, AZ on April 26, 1931, the fifth of six children to John and Daisy English. She graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1949 and received her BA in Education from the University of Redlands, Redlands, CA in 1953. Mozelle’s career as a...
Dennis "Dj" Wade Thatcher Jr.
Apr 16, 2023
DJ is survived by many friends and family, including his parents, Dennis Wade Thatcher of Canada, Casandra Ann Barton (Tom) of Mt Vernon, WA; siblings, Trish Wahl of OH, Beth Powell of OR, and David Thatcher of OR; grandpa John Barton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was a proud dad to Douglys, Nickolys and...
Calvin J. Mcintire
Apr 12, 2023
Cal McIntire, age 79, died on April 12, 2023, due to Alzheimer’s disease. He was born February 23, 1944 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. His parents, Melvin and Eunice McIntire, raised Cal and his four older sisters in the tiny town of Fruitdale, SD. They worked their honey business and sent their children to a one-room schoolhouse in town, and...
Carmen Kay Hansen
Apr 11, 2023
Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Carmen Kay Hansen, age 79, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on April 11, 2023—a glorious reality we can’t fully comprehend. We miss...
Stephen Coates
Mar 31, 2023
“Spread love everywhere. Let no one come to you without leaving happier.” This is how Stephen lived his life! Stephen was born and raised in Ferndale, attending schools in Ferndale and Bellingham. He enlisted in the Navy upon graduating from high school, partly from duty to county and partly because he wanted to see the world. Most people knew Stephen...
Donald Grant Wilcox
Mar 30, 2023
Don didn’t quest to sand down the rough edges of life. He looked to experience and challenge the limits of the human experience. Some examples are: • Over 50 years as Pro Patrol and volunteer at The Mt. Baker Ski Area. • Accomplished mountaineer and back country skier. • His competitive nature was exhibited by his many races as a...
Jacob J. Eigenbrood
Mar 29, 2023
Born in Sassenheim, Holland to Dirk and Maria Eigenbrood, Jacob passed away on March 29, 2023. His family immigrated to Canada when he was young and they later settled in Washington State in the 1970’s. Jake’s daughter Michele was born in Seattle in 1973 and Erica was born in 1981 in Bellingham. He worked for ARCO in Ferndale where he...
Rich Stevens
Mar 29, 2023
Richard Thomas Russel Stevens, age 36, passed away in Yuma, AZ on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born to Thomas and Linda Stevens on September 23, 1986, in Bellingham, WA. Rich loved his family and friends fiercely. He brought smiles to their faces and laughs to their bellies with ease. He is survived by his mother Linda (Steve), wife...
Paul E. Streubel
Mar 28, 2023
Born in Bellingham, WA to Lloyd and Sue (Kennedy) Streubel on October 5, 1953, Paul passed away to be with the Lord on March 28, 2023. After graduation from Sehome High School in 1972, Paul served for three years in the U.S. Navy. He married Sue Zweegman in 1980 they lived together in Bellingham. He retired from Western Washington University...
Dennis "Sonny" W. Owen
Mar 27, 2023
Born in Superior, NE to Charles and Mildred (Ross) Owen on June 9, 1947, Sonny passed away at his home in Blaine, WA on March 27, 2023. A proud Veteran, Sonny joined the U.S. Navy shortly after High School graduation and served 2 tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged after 25 of years of service. He was a skilled...
Mel Gerry
Mar 24, 2023
Mel Gerry, age 79, passed away on March 24, 2023 in Bellingham, Washington. Mel was born in 1943 in Bellingham to Violet and Archie Gerry. He is survived by his daughter Janella, his sister Marlene, niece Trina, and grandnephew Jesse. He was a true and loyal friend to many. He will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be...
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