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Barbara Gillespie
Dec 21, 2018
Longtime resident, Barbara Gillespie, age 95, passed away, Friday, December 21, in Bellingham, WA. Barbara was born on February 17, 1923 in Sacramento, CA to parents Ruby and Alfred McFall. She graduated from San Francisco College for Women in 1946 and was employed by United Air Lines. She married Roy Gillespie in 1948 and relocated to Eugene, OR. While in...
Ruth Mulvihill Noren
Dec 17, 2018
Ruth Mulvihill Noren, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2018. She was born September 1, 1940 in Morris, MN to LuVerne and Eleanor Mulvihill. Ruth loved adventures and in earlier years she served in the Peace Corps in Tunisia. Ruth had over thirty years of experience as a counselor and therapist with children, adolescents, adults and families. She...
Elvira Elena Onofrey
Dec 13, 2018
A Celebration of Elvira's life will be held at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway St. in Bellingham at 3 PM on Tuesday, December 18th.
Taylour Lee Anonson
Dec 10, 2018
Taylour Anonson passed away on December 10th, 2018 in Blaine. Taylour was born on June 29th, 1991 in Bellingham to Larry Anonson and Karen (Sherby) Clawson. Taylour was a creative, funny, and loving person who enjoyed writing, drawing, and sewing. She impacted many lives and will be sorely missed. She was predeceased by her father Larry. Taylour is survived by...
Karin Marie Frost
Dec 9, 2018
Karin Frost, age 47, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on December 9, 2018. She was born April 22, 1971 in Bellingham to Doug and Eleanor (Sluys) Frost. Karin was a lifetime Bellingham resident and graduated from Bellingham High School. Karin was a crafter and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a loving mom to her son Tyler and was extremely...
Sheila Jean Randall
Dec 5, 2018
Sheila Jean Campbell Randall, age 92, died peacefully on December 5, 2018, in Bellingham. She was born August 9, 1926, in Tacoma, Washington to John and Joan Campbell. She graduated from the University of Washington School of Nursing in 1951. While working in San Francisco, she met Thomas Randall. They were married in 1955 in Tacoma. Tom was a naval...
Sylvia A. Hinkle
Dec 4, 2018
On the morning of December 4th, 2018 Sylvia A. Hinkle left this earth at the age of 92 and was taken into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born to G. Warren and Edith Wood on December 17, 1925. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1943. During WWII she was featured in Life magazine...
Debra A. "Debbie" Jacobs
Dec 2, 2018
Debbie Jacobs, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home in Bellingham on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born July 28, 1952 in Salem, OR to George and Pauline Marshall. Debbie was everybody’s big sister and mother, and the friend that everyone wished they had. Debbie was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Jake” Jacobs and her daughter...
Doug E. Smith
Dec 1, 2018
Doug Smith, age 67, passed away unexpectedly while having dinner with his wife and friends in Bellingham on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Doug had a true servant’s heart, always placing his family’s needs ahead of his own. He poured his quiet wisdom into each of his three girls and nephew, his grandchildren and extended family, and also several mentees throughout...
Robert Anderson
Nov 29, 2018
Robert Anderson peacefully passed away Thursday evening November 29th, 2018 at Shuksan Healthcare, alongside his loving bride of 68 years Barbara. Bob was born October 18th, 1928 to mother Ruth Anderson in Lobley, Alberta, Canada. At the age of 4 his mom moved the family to Ferndale. At the age of 15 Bob entered the Merchant Marines and at 17...
Marilyn Brown
Nov 29, 2018
Marilyn Brown, age 67, passed away peacefully in Everett, WA on November 29, 2018. She was born July 26, 1951 in Bellingham to Roy and Lucille Foster. Marilyn graduated from Blaine High School as Salutatorian in 1969 and lived in Whatcom County most of her life. She was a talented musician who played keyboard and was a vocalist with Flashback,...
Walter J. Micona
Nov 26, 2018
Walter J. Micona, of Maple Falls, WA, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. Walt was 91, born in Los Angeles, CA to Cole and Florence (Parker) Micona. He was an avid hunter who passed his skills on to many. Walt served in both the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Walt was preceded by his beloved wife Shirley and daughter...
Daniel Anthony Medrano
Nov 22, 2018
Dan Medrano was called home to his Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2018. Dan was critically injured by a vehicle while crossing a street in Bellingham on Thursday, November 8th, and spent his last two weeks at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Dan was 62 years old, born December 29, 1955 in San Jose, CA, to Samuel...
Richard Leroy "Corky" Vetter
Nov 20, 2018
Richard LeRoy Vetter (Corky), of Bellingham, Washington and Surprise, Arizona died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at age 90. He was born March 14, 1928 in Frances, Washington to Joseph C. and Anne (Strozyk) Vetter. Richard attended Willapa Valley High School and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Washington State with a B.A. in Business and an M.A. in Economics....
Raymond L. Manning
Nov 16, 2018
Ray Manning, age 95, of Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on November 16, 2018 at Summit Place in Bellingham. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, November 29th at 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, November 30th at...
Jack Quady
Nov 15, 2018
Jack E. Quady, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Bellingham. He was 86, born in Whittier, CA on January 5, 1932 to Sylvester and Mary (Jerns) Quady. Jack taught for the Bellingham School District for over 30 years. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Jack was preceded in death by a son...
Loriann J. Smiley
Nov 14, 2018
Loriann J. Smiley, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in Bellingham. She was 71, born in Bellingham on April 30, 1947 in Bellingham to Arlene Signe (Evertz) and John Christopher Kowsky, Sr. Loriann was preceded in death by her father John Kowsky, Sr. and is survived by her three children, Jonathon Smiley, Christopher (Jessie) Smiley and Holly...
Billee Jean Ershig
Nov 10, 2018
Billee Jean (Garling) Ershig passed away in her home on November 10, 2018 with her husband and children at her side. Billee was born in Sedro Woolley, WA on February 27, 1940 to Bill and Betty Garling. She graduated from Mt. Baker High School and attended the University of Washington where she met her husband Herb. They were married on...
Margaret "Maggie" Waddell
Nov 6, 2018
Maggie Waddell, age 82 passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham on November 6, 2018. She was born August 23, 1936 in Buckhaven, Scotland to John and Mary (Cation) Waddell. Maggie grew up in Scotland and married Rev. Wendell Stakkestad on May 11, 2007 in Bothell, WA. She spent time in both her beloved Scotland and her home...
Eleanor Pilon
Nov 6, 2018
Eleanor Irene Pilon, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Bellingham. She was 90, born in Bellingham on May 22, 1928 to James & Bertha (Colvin) Crombie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Louis in 1989 & her brothers James “Jim”, Jack & Robert “Bob” Crombie. Eleanor is survived by her daughters Linda...
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