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William "Bill" V. Swanland
Dec 18, 2022
On Sunday, December 18, 2022, our beloved and favorite pilot, William Vern Swanland, took his final flight into the arms of Jesus at the age of 91. He was a loving father, grandfather, companion, and friend. He will be greatly missed. Bill was born on August 28, 1931, in Burlington, WA and the only child of Verlin and Joy (Harper)...
Joan G. Dudley
Dec 16, 2022
Joan Godshall Dudley, age 78, passed away on December 16, 2022 in Ferndale, WA. Joan was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 10, 1944 to parents Henry and Mary (Klopp) Godshall. She graduated from Wayland Academy in 1962 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Government from Cornell University and her master’s degree from Columbia Teachers College. She...
Janet S. Straka
Dec 15, 2022
Janet Straka entered into rest on December 15, 2022. She was born to Donald and Dorothy (Kordahl) Hoffman on March 31, 1950 in Bellingham, WA and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1968. Janet was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and attended Faith Lutheran Church. She also worked as an Ombudsman for Olympic Health Management. A gifted quilter and...
Heather Dee Thompson
Dec 10, 2022
Our sweet, beautiful Heather Thompson, beloved and devoted wife, mother of five, daughter, sister, and aunt was taken from us way too soon, at the young age of 43. Heather passed away on December 10, 2022 after a brief battle with collecting duct carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. Heather was born in Aberdeen, WA on July...
Paul R. Textor
Dec 8, 2022
Paul Robert Textor, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, in Bellingham. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Rose Mary Textor; his four wonderful children, Linda, Michael, Robert, and Nancy; and his two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Timothy. Paul was born on August 5, 1935, in Ravenna, OH. He attended local schools and apprenticed as an electrician before embarking...
Jerry P. Nelson
Dec 4, 2022
As we knew he would, Jerry P. Nelson quietly slipped away on December 4, 2022. Jerry was born on September 7, 1949 in Port Angeles to Joe and June Nelson joining brothers Ken and Frank. Jerry grew up in Port Angeles but left after a tragic car accident where he became paralyzed for life. He handled his situation with grace...
Rod Tim O'Connor
Dec 1, 2022
Tim O'Connor, age 84, passed away on December 1, 2022. He was born December 16, 1937 in Bellingham to Roderick and Jennette (Beasley) O'Connor. Tim attended Assumption Catholic School, where he met Molly McKee in the second grade. They were married 57 years. Tim graduated from Bellingham High School in 1956 and later earned his BA in Communications at WSU....
Kathleen "Katy" A. Glaser
Dec 1, 2022
Katy was born on January 23, 1962 and grew up in Flushing, NY. She moved to Washington State in 1976 and after several years living in Michigan, and New York, settled in Bellingham. She was a delightful daughter, mother, sister and cherished friend. She was a unique and colorful person who made this world brighter. Katy preferred the simple things...
John M. Wascisin
Nov 30, 2022
John M. Wascisin of Bellingham, WA, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2022. The son of George and Anne (Kountz) Wascisin, he was born in Helena, MT on November 4, 1949. He attended schools in Helena. He enlisted in the US Army in 1968 where he was trained as a medic at the 396th Station Hospital. His dad asked him...
Douglas R. Mckinnon
Nov 25, 2022
Lynden, Washington - Doug McKinnon passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2022, after a valiant 12-year struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in April 1941 to Don and Frances (Fussner) McKinnon and graduated from Bellingham High School with the fabulous class of 1960. While in school, he ran hurdles with the track team and was on the...
Sally Jo Keith
Nov 20, 2022
Born in Louisville, KY to Harry and Florence (Ruland) Brock, Sally passed away in Bellingham, WA on her 86th birthday. Sally enjoyed being Den Mother to Cub Scouts and had a passion for collecting stones and gems. She also loved to read books and spend time with her family. Preceding her in death are her parents; brother, Daniel Brock; and...
Jean V. Dallas
Nov 8, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Jean Dallas, 95, residing in Bellingham, passed away on November 8th at home. She was born in Seattle, WA to Clyde Gordon and Lucille Gordon Miller. Jean graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. She married Marshall Dallas in 1948 and they had four children together. They made their home in...
Marcella "Ann" Gossage
Nov 8, 2022
Marcella “Ann” Gossage of Bellingham, WA passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Bellevue, WA surrounded by her family, she was 86. Ann was born to Jay Moore and Edith Walker on September 12, 1936 in Slaton, TX, and she lost her mother shortly after her birth. Her father remarried Una Moore and the family moved from Lubbock, TX to...
Irene Neyens
Oct 28, 2022
Irene Neyens, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2022 at Stafholt Good Samaritan in Blaine, WA. Irene was born on December 11, 1939 at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus in Bellingham, WA to Irene Edmonds and William Snow. She was later adopted by Lloyd Edmonds and raised by him and her mother. Irene attended school...
Wade David Larsen
Oct 24, 2022
Wade David Larsen, was born in Bellingham on May 26, 1963, and passed away in his sleep on October 24, 2022. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1981. Wade was a highly intelligent, meticulous man. Anyone who knew Wade knew that music was his passion. He began playing the acoustic guitar at age 7. He taught himself how to...
Victoria Sprong
Oct 23, 2022
Born in Manitoba, Canada on August 16, 1994, Victoria passed away unexpectedly in Bellingham, WA on October 23, 2022. In her early life, she was raised by John and Donna Strickland, who she called Papa Bear and Mamma Bear. She grew up quickly after their untimely deaths, and went on to work for a caregiver cooperative, and later, as an...
Paula Maurine Gaines
Oct 15, 2022
Paula Maurine Gaines departed this Earth on Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born March 3, 1955 in Bozeman, MT. Her family soon moved to Berkeley, California where Paula spent most of her childhood, with the exception of two years in Mexico City and summers at her grandparents’ farm on Lummi Island, WA. In Berkeley, she met her BFF, Kate...
James D. Haynes
Oct 15, 2022
James D. Haynes, age 78, passed away October 15, 2022 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. He was born on November 8, 1943 in Bellingham, WA to Donald and Mary Haynes. James graduated from Bellingham High School in 1963 and joined the US Navy. He had a passion for music, played several instruments, and performed with Bellingham High School...
Jacqueline "Jackie" M. White
Oct 13, 2022
Jacqueline “Jackie” M. White, age 75, passed away on October 13, 2022 in Bellingham, WA. She was born on July 6, 1947 in Port Townsend, WA to parents John and Anna Qualls. She attended Port Townsend High School, graduating in 1965. She worked as a legal assistant here in Bellingham for 21 years. Returning to Bellingham in 2021, she lived...
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