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Donald Charles Whitney
Dec 2, 2021
Donald Charles Whitney passed away at Hospice House in the early morning hours of December 2, 2021 after a courageous 20-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Bellingham on September 15, 1942 to Donald Claire and Helen Charlotte Whitney, graduated from Bellingham High School in 1960 and earned a BA in Business Administration from Western Washington University. He...
Peter E. Zankich
Nov 27, 2021
Peter E. “Sockeye Pete” Zankich, age 88, passed away November 27, 2021 at his Bellingham home, with his immediate family at his side. Pete was born in Bellingham on January 30, 1933 to Anton and Annie (Dean) Zankich. In 1953, Pete married the love of his life, Darlene Ford, and together they raised their three children, Tony, Cheryl and John....
Richard Allen Dixon
Nov 23, 2021
Richard Allen Dixon, age 83, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s; a battle he could not understand and could not win. He died peacefully at his home on Lummi Island, Washington, on November 23, 2021. Richard was a loved husband, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great Papa, and Uncle. He liked having his family around. He especially enjoyed watching the little ones play....
Maryann Abrams-Embry
Nov 18, 2021
Maryann Abrams-Embry, age 64, passed away in Bellingham, WA on November 18, 2021. Maryann was born in Manhattan, NY to Erich and Elsie Schubert. Maryann will be remembered for her kind and caring nature. Family was very important to Maryann and if she was unable to be with her family in person, she would make a point to connect with...
Doris E. Dixon
Nov 18, 2021
Doris Dixon, age 96, passed away in Bellingham, WA on November 18, 2021. Doris was born in Seattle, WA to Thomas and Jennie Holmes. Doris has been described as a “firecracker.” She was chatty and always had a story to tell. Doris married Billy Dixon on January 20, 1949 in Bellingham. Together they raised their two children, Mike and Kathy....
Cheryl Anne Webster
Nov 18, 2021
Cheryl Anne “Cherie” Webster, age 76, passed away in her Bellingham home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Andy Webster; her children Carrie Webster and Michael (Nicole) Colovos; Andy’s daughters Amanda (Matt) Glenovich and Amy (Thad) Swanson; grandchildren Taylor Webster, Maximilian, Arlo, and Finn Colovos, Frankie Glenovich, Conner Swanson, and Harper Swanson....
Jeffrey L. Charlton
Nov 14, 2021
Jeff Charlton, age 54, passed away at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham on November 14, 2021. He was born December 9, 1966 in Bellingham to Melvin and Janet Charlton. Jeff graduated from Bellingham High School in 1986. Jeff had many close friends who were more like family. Jeff dedicated his career to taking care of the residents at the...
David James Varner
Nov 13, 2021
DAVID JAMES VARNER Distinguished architect, dies at 61 An exemplary practitioner, leader, and mentor, his outstanding career spanned more than 35 years working for some of Washington, DC’s most notable architecture firms. David James Varner, a distinguished architect and leader in the Washington, DC architectural community, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday, November 13 at home in Bellingham,...
Dixie A. Hood
Nov 12, 2021
Dixie Allen Hood was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 26, 1933. During these Depression years, the Hood family moved to the East Coast. When Dixie was a senior in high school the family moved to California. It was Dixie’s senior year and so went to live with her aunt and uncle in Petaluma on their dairy ranch while the...
Emily A. Mcglinchy
Nov 12, 2021
Emily Ann McGlinchy passed away at home on November 12, 2021, resting with her family and her dog, Olivia. Emily was born on May 28, 1986, to Tim and Dell (Ross) McGlinchy, and was the second of six children. She grew up on Camano Island and graduated from Stanwood High School in 2005. Emily’s grandparents, Jimmy and Eula McGlinchy and...
Earl M. Erickson
Nov 12, 2021
Earl M. Erickson, age 90 passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday November 12, 2021 at his home in Blaine. Earl was born November 6, 1931, in Pelican Rapids, MN to Elmer and Minnie (Evjen) Erickson on the family farm in Lida Township. He graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1950 from a one room schoolhouse...
Alan Raymond Rice
Nov 9, 2021
Alan Rice, age 56, of Ferndale, WA passed away at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Flora Rice and his brother, Patrick Dolan. Alan is survived by his longtime companion, Jacki Isakson, son QuVonte Dolan, sisters Diane Lindal and Connie Lawrence (Dan Wheeler), brother Mike Dolan, father-in-law Ray Isakson, brother-in-law Doug Isakson...
Ann Zeiger
Nov 5, 2021
Ann Zeiger, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was born December 16, 1930 in Lynden, WA to Arie and Ellen (Ford) Sluys. Ann married Chuck Zeiger on August 24, 1948 in Bellingham. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Chuck and her...
Maureen Delores Carr
Nov 2, 2021
Maureen was born in Bellingham, WA to Merritt E. and Barbara (Wyrick) Carr. The oldest of five children, she is survived by her siblings, Steve (Charlene) Carr, Marilyn Kuhns, Susan (Jack) Jones, and Bruce (Karen) Carr. Maureen graduated from St. Joseph with a Nursing Degree in Bellingham and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Scarritt College in Nashville, TN. She...
Mildred "Middie" Leona Marr
Nov 1, 2021
Mildred “Middie” Marr, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 at her home, Garden House at Cordata Court, in Bellingham. She was born June 29, 1928 in Bellingham to Homer and Alta (Gibbons) King. Middie graduated from Bellingham High School and attended WSU. She married her childhood sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Marr on September 18, 1948 and together they...
Jack H. Toole
Oct 27, 2021
Jack Toole lived a wonderful happy life for 97 years. Jack was born in Port Arthur, Canada. His parents, brother, and son Richard preceded him in death along with his beloved wife Margaret of 61 years. Survived by his children, Jacqueline (Charles), Maureen (Ed) and Susan (George), daughters-in-law Judy & Corlyn along with 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and his much-loved...
Randy Chiabai
Oct 25, 2021
Randy Chiabai, age 70, signed off peacefully at home on October 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. Randy was best known for his contagious smile and constant laughter. He was most happy and content in the company of friends and was known for never turning down a good party, in which he was guaranteed to bring either oysters, crab, or...
J. Roger Axelson
Oct 24, 2021
Roger Axelson, age 76, passed away October 24, 2021 at his home in Bellingham surrounded by his family. He was born July 23,1945 in Bellingham to Clarence and Gwen Axelson. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1963 and remained a lifelong resident of Bellingham. Roger founded and owned award-winning ARA Architects which he led for decades in Bellingham. His...
Marie Zentackos Miles
Oct 22, 2021
Marie Miles, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on October 22, 2021 in Bellingham. She was born February 25, 1927 in Dorchester, MA to Arthur and Bella Zentackos. She married the love of her life, George Miles in Boston, MA. George and Marie followed his career in the US Navy for 20 years. Marie was a loving and...
Samuel Cullen Raines
Oct 20, 2021
Samuel Cullen Raines was born on February 5, 1945, in Miami, Arizona. Raised in the petite and dogwood-filled East Texas town of Palestine, he was the only child of Archie Raines and Effie Marie Gibson, both preceding him in death. He was raised among a large and doting family all within the same town with frequent family potlucks, hunting and...
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