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Robert Watson
May 27, 2012
2/21/1960 – 5/27/2012 Bob Watson, age 52, died Sunday, May 27th at North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with multiple sclerosis, which he fought bravely to the very end. He was surrounded by his family and the caring staff of North Cascades during his illness. Born February 21, 1960 in Wenatchee, WA, he was a lifelong...
Brandon Delahoyde
May 19, 2012
4/10/1989 – 5/19/2012 Brandon Tharaldsen Delahoyde passed away at his home on May 19, 2012. He was born in Bellingham on April 10, 1989 to Denis and Carol (Dartnell) Delahoyde. Brandon was a graduate of Squalicum High School in 2008. Brandon was a young man with many passions for nature, history, mythology and music. He had been active in swimming,...
Tom Elder
May 15, 2012
Tom Elder, age 81, passed away May 5, 2012 in Bellingham. He was born April 8, 1931 in Lynden to Walter and Gertrude Elder. Tom graduated from Nooksack High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. In earlier years he enjoyed RVing, dancing, bowling, golfing and attending social events at the Bellingham Golf & Country...
Marian Main
May 13, 2012
6/28/1927 – 5/13/2012 Marian J. Main, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Hospice House in Bellingham. She was born June 28, 1927 in Everett, WA to Walter and Ruth Jellison. Marian was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. She graduated from the University of Washington with...
Donald Anderson
May 9, 2012
2/2/1949 – 5/9/2012 Don was the husband of Dianna Anderson of Bellingham.
Verlon Markee
May 9, 2012
8/23/1932 – 5/9/2012 Verl Markee, age 79, passed away in Bellingham. A Celebration of Verl’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, May 24th at 10 AM followed by a reception.
Matthew Friedman
May 6, 2012
10/21/1975 – 5/6/2012 Matt Friedman, age 36, passed away May 6, 2012 in Seattle. He was born October 21, 1975 in Seattle to Dr. Stephen Friedman and Carolyn Shaffer. Matt graduated from Sehome High School in 1994 and attended the University of Washington’s School of Business Administration. Matt was a devoted father and dearly loved his 8 year old daughter,...
Muriel Christie
Apr 23, 2012
6/17/1914 – 4/23/2012 Muriel Davis Christie, age 97, passed away on April 23, 2012 in Bellingham, WA. Muriel was born June 17, 1914 in Birmingham, England to Abel and Mary Davis. At age 11, she moved with her family to Alberta, Canada. The family moved from Canada in 1927 to Lake Samish where her father built the family home. Muriel...
Joel Atkinson
Apr 22, 2012
12/2/1981 – 4/22/2012 Joel was preceded in death by his father Peter. Survived by mother Betsy, sister Melanie, brother Daniel and many loving relatives and friends. Service at Bayview Cemetery on Wed., April 25th at 2 PM.
Ruth Monson
Apr 21, 2012
10/3/1926 – 4/21/2012 Ruth E. Monson, age 85, passed away April 21, 2012 at Spring Creek Retirement Community in Bellingham after bravely sharing her life for several years with numerous types of cancer. She was born October 3, 1926 in Bellingham to Elizabeth and Albert Haveman. Ruth attended the Campus School and Bellingham High School where, as high school seniors,...
Analee Brethour
Apr 18, 2012
12/2/1922 – 4/18/2012 Analee Marie Brethour, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2012. She was born Dec. 2, 1922 in Seattle, WA to Vernon and Velma (Garland) Kuney. She graduated from Lowell grade school, Bellingham High School in 1940 and business school in Seattle. She served in the US Navy WAVES during WWII, and married D.J. Brethour in...
Timothy Crossan
Apr 16, 2012
8/22/1992 – 4/16/2012 A graveside service will be held at Bayview City Cemetery Thursday, April 19th at 11:30 AM.
Joseph Chorvat
Apr 16, 2012
08/08/1971 – 04/16/2012 Joe Chorvat, age 40 passed away April 16, 2012. Joe was born August 8, 1971 in Bellingham to Frank and Sandy (Stull) Chorvat. Joe was a devoted father to his beloved son Christopher. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1989 and WWU with a B.A. in Business Administration. Joe enjoyed snowboarding, golfing, fishing and spending time...
Gordon Waters, Usn, Ret.
Apr 16, 2012
3/15/1935 – 4/16/2012 Services Tue., April 24, at 11am at Evergreen-Washelli in Seattle.
Annie Smit
Apr 15, 2012
8/23/1919 – 4/15/2012 Annie Smit, age 92 passed away peacefully on April 15, 2012 in Bellingham. She was born to Robert Boyett and Haney E. (Strickland) Boyett in Florida on August 23, 1919. Annie moved to Washington in the 1940’s and married Leonard Smit on February 21, 1959. Annie worked at Hayden Grocery Store from 1960-1977. She and Smitty purchased...
Joanne (Poyser) King
Apr 15, 2012
1/11/1935 – 4/15/2012 Joann King, age 77 passed away peacefully on April 15, 2012. She was born January 11, 1935 in Bellingham to Huron and Eva (Lindstrom) Poyser. Joanne married Dick King on May 8, 1954. They lived internationally for many years including 17 years in Panama where she worked as a volunteer with the Red Cross. She was preceded...
Fern Terry Singer
Apr 13, 2012
07/15/1914 – 04/13/2012 Fern Terry Singer, age 97, passed away Friday, April 13th in Bellingham. She was born July 15, 1914 in Homer, MN to Oscar and Martha Nelson. Fern attended Winona State Teachers College and taught elementary level for five years. While spending time with a friend in California she was introduced to Milton Terry, who was visiting after...
Rupert Brockmann
Apr 10, 2012
4/19/1936 – 4/10/2012 Rupert Brockmann, age 75, peacefully passed away surrounded by love on April 10, 2012, in his home at Merrill Gardens in Bellingham, Washington. It was his late wife Marguerite’s birthday. Rupert, known as Brock to many of his family and friends, was born April 19, 1936 in Bradshaw, Nebraska. He was the 5th son of John and...
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