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Carol Anne Talmage
Mar 12, 2019
Carol Talmage, age 81, passed away in Blaine on March 12, 2019. She was born January 15, 1938 in Bellingham. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Greta, her son Brandtly, and her brother Edmond. She is survived by her son Steve, her sister Loretta, and many loving relatives and friends. A graveside gathering will be held...
Daniel Gallagher
Mar 11, 2019
Dan Gallagher, age 54, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. He was born October 12, 1964 in Toledo, Ohio. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Edward H. Baker
Mar 10, 2019
Ed Baker, age 95, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was born June 1, 1923 in South Pasadena, California to Harold and Marguerite Baker. Ed proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the South Pacific. Ed married Wilma Scott in 1946 in San Marino, California on September 14th. He enjoyed fishing, camping and...
V. Joan Mcleod
Mar 10, 2019
Joan McLeod passed away peacefully in her sleep in Bellingham on March 10th. She was born March 23, 1924 in Victoria, BC to Leonard and Bessie Fairey. Joan was raised in Vancouver, BC and was a graduate of Vancouver Normal School. She taught elementary school in BC before marrying, moving with her husband Ray to Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN...
John J. Demetriff
Mar 9, 2019
Our beloved John Demetriff went home to be with the Lord on March 9th, 2019. John passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family in Bellingham, Washington. John was a powerful example of strength and resilience in our lives and his sudden passing has been a shock to his family. As we mourn his passing we are overwhelmed with...
Virginia Dean Crisp
Mar 5, 2019
Virginia Crisp, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Bellingham. She was born November 9, 1922 in Cherryvale, KS to Henry Shumaker and Gertrude Swayze. She enjoyed reading books about history and travel. Virginia and Clair founded the Illihee home for the handicapped in Bellingham. Virginia and Clair traveled around the U.S. and sailed their own boat...
William "Bill" H. Hutsinpiller
Mar 1, 2019
Bill Hutsinpiller, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham. He was born on December 15, 1937 in Seattle, WA to Bill and Martha Hutsinpiller. Bill graduated from Renton High School and later WWU. He married Judy Pearce on August 26, 1961 in Bellingham. He worked as Director of the...
Dean D. Pham
Mar 1, 2019
Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway St. in Bellingham on Saturday, March 9th from 9 AM-1:30 PM followed by a graveside service at Bayview Cemetery at 2 PM. He is survived by his sons Tommy, Steven and John, former wife Elizabeth and her mother Cuc, brothers Larry and David, and many loving relatives and friends. You...
James E. Wilson
Mar 1, 2019
Jim Wilson, age 81, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1937, in Superior, WI to George and Ellen Wilson. Jim married Barbara Sanford in 1957, and together they raised their daughter, Kimberly. In 1978, Jim married Cynthia (Cindy) Madison and together they raised their two children, Jennifer and Scott. Jim...
Leslie Leonard Hahn
Mar 1, 2019
Leslie “Lennie” Hahn, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019 at his home. Lennie was 52, born in Port Angeles, WA on May 8, 1966 to Jack and Kathleen (Carroll) Hahn. He enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, fishing and spending time with his family and dogs. Lennie is survived by his loving wife Dawn; daughter Cassandra (Jeff),...
William H. Mccormick
Feb 27, 2019
Bill McCormick, age 82, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was born June 21, 1936 in Calgary, Alberta to Robert and Florence McCormick. Bill graduated in 1955 from Franklin High School in Portland, OR, and went on to study at Portland State University. He served 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Bill married Judy...
Garth H. Arneson
Feb 25, 2019
Garth Arneson, age 76, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on February 25, 2019. He was born October 6, 1942 in Anaconda, MT to Rev. J. Harold and Laurel (Close) Arneson. Garth graduated from Lynden High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1961-63. He worked hard for his family and never missed a day as a millwright for GP...
Doug Lomas
Feb 24, 2019
Doug Lomas, age 98, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on February 24, 2019. He was born June 3, 1920 in Blackpool, England to George and Edith Lomas. Doug was raised in Manchester and was always a fan of the Manchester City football team. In earlier years he enjoyed riding motorcycles with his best friend Sid Thornton. Sid’s daughter Dorinda has...
Connie S. Mathis
Feb 24, 2019
Connie Mathis, age 62, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was born May 14, 1956 in Cottage Grove, OR to JT and Idabelle Ogle. Connie is survived by her husband Lynn, six children, Duane, Hiedie, Jonathan, Brian, Nathan and Jason, brothers Ernie and R.L., and many loving relatives and friends. You may share memories with...
Gary L. Webb
Feb 23, 2019
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend departed this world on February 23, 2019 in the comfort of his own home. Gary Webb, age 76, was born to Jim and Doris Webb on March 3, 1942 in Concord, CA. He was the second son of three boys. Gary graduated from Chico State University, was the president of his fraternity, Delta...
Harriet M. Barberi
Feb 21, 2019
Harriet M. Barberi, age 89, passed away on the 21st of Feb 2019. Mrs. Barberi, daughter of Fred and Alice Shumate, was born Christmas Day, 1929 in West Jefferson, NC. She was raised in Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1948. Attended St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1951 and Chapman College in California in 1980 with...
Janice Lorraine Dahl
Feb 21, 2019
Janice L. Dahl of Renton, WA, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was 71, born on November 16, 1947 in Bellingham, WA to Karl and Dorothy Dahl. Janice was preceded in death by her father Karl and is survived by her mother Dorothy; her brothers Ed (Barbara) Dahl and Jon (Ellen) Dahl; her sister Ann Dahl; and numerous nieces,...
James L. Bailey
Feb 20, 2019
James Lynn Bailey, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Jim was born at Marilyn Cottage Hospital in Sumas, WA on June 26, 1929 to Mary Ellen and Lynn Bailey. He lived the rest of his life in Everson. He attended Everson grade school and Nooksack Valley HS where he met Jacqueline Beech and later married. He spent his working...
Madeline R. Hurd
Feb 20, 2019
Madeline R. Hurd, age 21, passed away on February 20, 2019. A celebration of Maddie's life will be held at the San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA on Saturday, March 2nd at 4:30 PM. Reception following.
Bruce Elliott
Feb 17, 2019
A graveside service will be held at Blaine Cemetery on Mon., March 4th at 1 PM. Memorials may be made to the Blaine Fisherman’s Memorial Fund, 948 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine, WA 98230. Share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
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