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Richard G Plank
Sep 7, 2018
Dick Plank, age 90, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born May 10, 1928 in Bellingham to Willis and Gladys (McGillivray) Plank. Dick was a star baseball pitcher at Bellingham High School and later played for the Bellingham Bells. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Patricia Van Keulen, and...
Virginia Schrey
Sep 3, 2018
Virginia Schrey, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2018 in Spokane, WA. Virginia was 94, born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 21, 1924 to Julius and Madge Hildenbrand. She spent most of her life in Bellingham, were she was active at Assumption Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. Virginia dearly loved her grandchildren and...
Valentine Perez Jr
Sep 2, 2018
Val Perez, age 63, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on September 2, 2018. You may share memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Shirley Jeanne Klugger Soderstrom
Aug 31, 2018
Shirley Jeanne Klugger Soderstrom passed from this earth on August 31, 2018. She was born in Rock Island, Illinois, to Fred Thomas Klugger and Mabel Belle Boynton Klugger on October 29, 1930. She was a 1948 graduate of Rock Island High School and married Melvin Andrew Soderstrom on June 18, 1949, in Moline, Illinois. In addition to motherhood, she filled...
Edna Rae Moody
Aug 25, 2018
Edna Rae Moody, age 102, passed away August 25, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born in Colorado on May 6, 1916. She lived the majority of her life in Colorado with her husband, Homer, where they raised their two sons. She was an early pioneer as a career woman, working for Social Security starting in 1940. Edna was...
Pamela Marion Nixon
Aug 24, 2018
Pamela Nixon passed away on August 24th, 2018 in Bellingham. Share your memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com
Dorna B. Theaman
Aug 22, 2018
Dorna Theaman was born May 29, 1943 to David and Lottie Roslow in Brooklyn, New York where she grew up. Dorna studied anthropology at Hunter College and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education. She taught kindergarten for more than 30 years at a Jewish day school. She and her husband Mark Theaman have been a couple for 46 years....
Daniel J Silva
Aug 18, 2018
Daniel Silva was born in Pawtucket, RI on December 2, 1932 to Manuel and Rose (Vieira) Silva. He grew up in Wakefield, RI where he worked as a Point Judith fisherman, and was referred to as “Captain Dan.” He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy “Nina” Whitney in Wakefield, RI and they were blessed with four children. After moving across...
Margaret Stephanie Eisenhardt
Aug 8, 2018
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Margaret at the age of 71. She passed away peacefully in Bellingham, WA, surrounded by family and loved ones. Margaret was born April 11, 1947 in Vancouver, B.C. to Mary and Alexander Murray. A lifelong nurturer and learner, she obtained her diploma as a registered nurse...
Aileen Anne Glen
Jul 31, 2018
Aileen Glen, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Bellingham, on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Aileen was born on May 15, 1932 in Plainview, MN to James and Aileen (Brooks) Carpenter. She was the 13th of 15 children. Aileen was an excellent homemaker, was active in the VFW Auxiliary and was a very competitive league bowler for many years....
Frances Downey Gregory
Jul 29, 2018
Frances Downey Gregory, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Fran was 64, born on October 16, 1953 to John and Kathleen Downey in Springfield, IL. She was a librarian and teacher for many years. Fran was an active member of the local Baha’i community. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by...
Caroline June Silk
Jul 26, 2018
Caroline June Silk passed away on July 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. She was born on January 17, 1997 in Bellingham to John and Kristi (Becker) Silk. Caroline was passionate about life and she cared deeply for her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and shopping and had an amazing sense of style. Our family can’t imagine life without...
Joseph M. Pablo
Jul 25, 2018
Joe Pablo, age 53 of Burien, WA, passed away on July 25, 2018. He was born October 7, 1964 in Ogden, Utah to Jesus and Dorothy (Muna) Pablo. Joe graduated from Bellingham High School in 1983 and went on to serve as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service. He earned his Bachelor’s degree...
Vivian Louise Rowe
Jul 25, 2018
Vivian Louise Rowe passed away peacefully in Bellingham on July 25, 2018. Vivian was born on January 21, 1921 in Lake McMurray, WA to Guthrie King and Mary (Bognar) King VanOsdol. She married Delbert Rowe on April 11, 1947 in Bellingham. Vivian worked at the Bellingham Herald and later worked 25 years in food service for Bellingham Public Schools. Del...
Heather Anne Emerson
Jul 24, 2018
Heather Anne Emerson passed away peacefully in Bellingham on July 24, 2018. Heather was born on March 20, 1954 in Bendigo, Australia to Sidney and Maud (Gray) Ievers. She married David Emerson on December 7, 1974 in Bendigo, Australia and they later moved to Washington State in 1992. Heather and David are active members in Oikos Fellowship Church. Heather will...
Lois Jean Gray
Jul 16, 2018
Lois Gray, age 93, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on July 16, 2018. She was born June 14, 1925 in Tacoma, WA to Floyd and Adelia Steven. She graduated from Stadium High School and attended the University of Washington where she was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years...
Glenn M Eastwood
Jul 15, 2018
Glenn Eastwood, age 84, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Bellingham. He was born May 18, 1934 in Bellingham, WA at St. Francis Hospital (now Columbia Place) to Clarence and Jessie Eastwood. Glenn graduated from Ferndale High School in 1952 and attended three quarters at WWU before marrying Naoma Fralick on April 10, 1954. Glenn was a talented...
Raymond Dale Fenno
Jul 15, 2018
Dale Fenno, age 87, passed away on July 15th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. He was born on May 23rd, 1931 in Bellingham to Minnie and Richard Fenno. Dale attended school in Bellingham and joined the Navy at 17 in 1948. He married Virginia Cherry in 1956 in Yuma, Arizona. During his service years, he lived in California, Washington and Norfolk,...
Margaret Miller
Jul 11, 2018
Margaret Miller, age 98, passed away July 11, 2018 in Bellingham, WA. She was born February 27, 1920 in Franklin, WA to Amandis and Mary (McKinnon) Brooks. Margaret was an Army wife who moved with her family around the U.S. and overseas to follow her husband Ken’s career. She was a member of the United Church of Ferndale, P.E.O., and...
Josephine Amelia Riggs
Jul 10, 2018
Our fierce and beautiful Josephine passed from this world on July 10, 2018 in Springfield, Oregon. Services will be held at Church of the Assumption, 2116 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham on Friday, July 13th. There will be a 9:30 am viewing followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Fr. K. Scott Connolly will be officiating. Reception following...
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