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Joe C. Greco
Jan 2, 2019
Joseph "Joe" Greco, age 61, life-long resident of Bellingham passed away in his home January 2nd, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1957 in Bellingham. Joe is survived by his wife Jan; daughter Chris Montrose (Grandchildren Dominique & Dante); daughter Jennifer Greco; son Joey Greco (Granddaughter Maci); daughter Jessie Everson (son-in-law Matt, Grandson Quinn); Sisters: Carol Armstrong; Pat Hamaker...
Betty Lou Kuljis
Dec 31, 2018
Betty Lou Kuljis, age 85, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on December 31, 2018, on the Island of Maui. She was surrounded by her husband and her three children. Betty lost her courageous fight against cancer after a six month long battle. Betty was born to Kay and Bert Kohler in Balfour, North Dakota on January 4, 1933. She is...
Terry Busch
Dec 27, 2018
It is with tender hearts and cherished memories that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend Terry Busch. Terry died at home on Thursday, December 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a four year journey with Lewy Body Dementia. Terrien Jerome Busch was born on September 28, 1940 in Colfax, WA to...
Mamie M. Stamm
Dec 24, 2018
Mamie Stamm, age 90, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on December 24, 2018. She was born November 5, 1928 in Scotland to Jimmy and Agnes Smith. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale on Wednesday, December 2, 2018 at 2 PM. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Sylvana Helen (Genther) Follis
Dec 23, 2018
Helen “Skee” Follis, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the age of 95. She was the second youngest of nine children born to Charles and Mae Genther on December 12, 1923. Helen was a loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist and friend. She was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Helen attended Campus School,...
Gordon E. Tweit
Dec 22, 2018
Gordy Tweit, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22nd at Whatcom Hospice House. He was born June 4, 1926 in Bellingham to Norman and Alice (Peterson) Tweit. Gordy graduated from Bellingham High School and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He went on to earn his degree in Pharmacy at the University of Washington. Gordy owned and...
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....
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