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Nicholas Macphee
Jun 8, 2012
12/22/1932 – 6/8/2012 Nick was born December 22, 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta and died June 8, 2012 in Bellingham, Washington. He was the son of Nicholas and Eleanor MacPhee. He grew up in Spokane and graduated from Lewis and Clark high school in 1950. Nick graduated from the University of Washington in 1954 where he formed lifetime friendships as a...
Rex Johnson
Jun 8, 2012
07/07/1925 – 06/08/2012 Rex W. Johnson was born July 7, 1925 to J.R. and Frances Johnson in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away peacefully June 8, 2012 at Whatcom Hospice House with his wife Marjorie, daughter and granddaughters by his side. Rex grew up in Wayne, Nebraska, where he attended school and played football. He volunteered for military service at the...
Leona Viola Parker
Jun 7, 2012
3/16/1942 - 6/7/2012 Leona is survived by her loving husband Richard Parker, daughters Esther (Darrell) Honcoop and Elodie Parker, son Charles Parker, grandson Adam Heaton, and many loving relatives and friends. A Celebration of Leona’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 12th at 2 PM.
Raymond Ferris
Jun 7, 2012
03/28/1953 – 06/07/2012 Ray, lovingly called Rayman by his wife and fondly referred to as RayRay by co-workers lived in Bellingham since 1990. He was 59 years old when he passed away peacefully at home of heart complications. He was born March 28, 1953 in Painesville, OH to Ray Ferris and Virginia Riddle. Ray’s legacy is his big generous heart;...
Charlie Hartman
Jun 1, 2012
08/15/1991 - 06/01/2012 Please share your memories of Charlie with the family.
Betty (Crafton) Allsop
May 27, 2012
3/25/1922 – 5/27/2012 Betty Jo (Crafton) Allsop passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Bellingham on May 27, 2012. This was two months after her 90th birthday when the entire family gathered around from as far away as Brazil to celebrate her long and wonderful life. Betty was born in Pocatello, Idaho and met her husband Ivor “Buss” Allsop...
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.
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