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Julia Ann Macphee
Jul 8, 2018
Our dear Julie - a true angel on earth- was taken from us much too soon. Julie was born on December 29th, 1958 and passed away on July 8th, 2018. Julie was a labor and delivery nurse and her passion for nursing defined her life. Her most cherished role was being a caregiver to our parents, Nick and Fran. She...
Wallace Keith Green
Jul 7, 2018
On Saturday July 7, 2018, Wallace K. Green passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 4, 1930 to Floyd and Ethel Green at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA. Wally’s father, a fisherman, moved to Bellingham in 1934 with his family to be closer to the fishing grounds. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1948,...
Larry Paul Westman
Jul 4, 2018
Larry Paul Westman, of Ferndale, WA, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family in Bellingham, WA on the 4th of July, 2018. Larry was born August 22, 1946 in Mount Vernon, WA to Carl and Berdine (Markwood) Westman. Larry was an only child and spent his childhood in Bellingham and Point Roberts, growing up with aunts, uncles, and cousins, getting...
Ronald Dansey
Jul 3, 2018
Ronald Dansey, age 96, passed away on July 3, 2018 in Lacey, WA. Ron was born on January 29, 1922 in London, UK, to Percy and Amelie Dansey. While serving in the Royal Air Force and later working as a travel agent, Ron lived and traveled throughout the world. He married the love of his life, Loretta Babrauckas, on September...
Dorothy Banister
Jul 3, 2018
Dorothy Jean (Maynard) Banister passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born to Theodore F. Maynard and Irene F. (Lincoln) Maynard September 24, 1925 in Seattle. Her earliest years were spent on Laurel Road with her parents, two older brothers Donald and Kenneth, and a younger sister Betty (Harrington) and two half-siblings Bernice...
Donald G Farrer
Jul 2, 2018
Don Farrer, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2018. He was born January 25, 1950 to Donald and Leila (Philpott) Farrer. Don enjoyed working on and restoring cars and watching professional drag racing and Westerns on TV. He dearly loved his children, his grandchildren, and his cat Mini. Don was preceded in death by his parents...
Jay R. Vandermolen
Jul 1, 2018
Jay R. VanderMolen, age 56, passed away on July 1st, 2018 in Bellingham. Jay was born on April 21st, 1962 in Orlando, Florida to Cecil and Hilma (Grafmyre) VanderMolen. He was a passionate gamer and was deeply involved in the local Pokemon Go community. Jay was a good and faithful friend who was loved by many. He was predeceased by...
Peter Alexander Pavlik
Jun 28, 2018
Peter Alexander Pavlik, age 72, passed away on June 28, 2018 in Bellingham, WA surrounded by his loved ones after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Marie, their daughters, Tamorah Ortiz (husband William), Cheryl Music (husband Robert), Michelle Vidal (wife Celania) and fur-son Kenji and his feathered cohort Petie; his brothers Mike (wife Lois) and...
Frances Ann Gates
Jun 22, 2018
Frances Ann Gates, 91, passed peacefully at home on Friday, June 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born March 22, 1927 to Albert and Selma Glen in Bellingham, WA. Frances worked in banking for many years. She had a love of flowers, and her lawns and gardens were amazing. Frances was preceded in death by her loving...
Mary Rose Sygitowicz Frostick
Jun 19, 2018
Mary Frostick, age 97, passed away on June 19, 2018 in Bellingham. She was born August 30, 1920 in Clipper, WA to Paul and Mamie Sygitowicz. Mary dearly loved her parents and had great memories of being raised in Clipper. She was preceded in death by her husband George Frostick, daughter Mary Theresa Beck, and siblings Emilia, Leo, Paul, Stan...
Daryl Eugene "Gene" Billman
Jun 19, 2018
Daryl Eugene Billman passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2018 at Whatcom Hospice House just one month after the passing of his beloved wife, Nyla. Gene was born on December 5th, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gene met his future wife Nyla through his school friend Allen who was Nyla’s brother. Gene was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in...
Steven C Jones
Jun 18, 2018
Steven C Jones, Born June 10, 1961 in Pocatello, ID to Floyd and Penny Jones, Died June 18, 2018 in Bellingham, WA. Steve grew up in Pocatello, ID and travelled the country before settling in Bellingham where he met and married his wife, Julie. He had many fond memories of his travels but none more so than the time spent...
Barbara Ann Clearman
Jun 13, 2018
Barb Clearman, age 75, passed away in Wenatchee, WA on June 13, 2018. She was born April 3, 1943 in South Bend, IN to Paul and Marie McFaul. She met the love of her life, Rich, while on a bike ride in Eastern Washington. Barb was well educated and worked as a librarian and social worker. Since moving to Bellingham...
Steven Allen Haffner
Jun 12, 2018
It is with heavy heart that we mourn the passing on June 12, 2018 of Steven Haffner of Bellingham. Steve was born July 21, 1953 to Charles and Angelina (D’Andrea) Haffner. After spending his early years on various naval bases, his father retired in 1960 and the family settled in Bellingham. Steve grew up near Chuckanut Bay in a close-knit...
Kathleen Suit
Jun 10, 2018
Kathleen Suit, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2018. She was born May 30, 1950 in Sitka, Alaska to Ernest and Betty (Ward) Suit. Kathleen and her husband Robert were active cyclists in Whatcom County for many years. She was preceded in death by her father Ernie Suit and her husband Robert “Bob” Lindquist. She is survived her...
Violet Rae Ferry
Jun 8, 2018
Violet Ferry, age 81, passed away on June 8, 2018 at St. Francis Extended Healthcare, where she lived the last two years following a stroke. Violet was born on February 14, 1937 in Bellingham to William and Erma (Noice) Pierson. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955. Violet enjoyed playing bingo, knitting and crocheting. She was known for welcoming...
Tod J Arnason
Jun 6, 2018
Tod Arnason of Nooksack, WA died peacefully June 6, 2018 at the age of 64. He was born on January 7, 1954 to Hal, Jr. and Donna “Donnie” (Valdason) Arnason in Bellingham. Tod graduated from Sehome High School in 1972 and earned his AA at Skagit Valley Community College. He worked as an operator at Intalco for 29 years. Tod...
Elaine V Blake
Jun 6, 2018
Elaine Blake of Bellingham died peacefully June 6, 2018 at the age of 97. She was born on January 23, 1921 to Charles and Ruth Stahl in Fargo, ND. Elaine was a cook for several years at Birchwood Elementary and Shuksan Middle School. She and her husband Al spent many years camping and fishing. She will remembered for her love...
Gilbert R Seely
Jun 5, 2018
Gil Seely, age 89 of Bellingham, died June 5, 2018. He was born on January 18, 1929 in Bellingham, WA to Arthur and Rosetta (Moseley) Seely. Gil grew up in Blaine, earned his B.S. from Harvard, earned his PhD from U.C. Berkeley, and was a career research chemist. He was married to the late Patricia A. Seely until her passing...
Dorothy A Tinker
Jun 3, 2018
Dorothy A. Tinker, age 95, passed away June 3, 2018. She was born March 25, 1923 in Bellingham to Eleanor (Clough) & Albert Chudleigh. She graduated from Bellingham High in 1942 and later attended business college. Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and worked as a bookkeeper for the Whatcom Co. Parks Dept. until she retired at age...
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