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Marjorie May (Zink) Bushnell
Apr 15, 2018
Marjorie Bushnell, age 84, passed away April 15, 2018. She was born August 21, 1933 in Honolulu, HI to Leland and Allayne Zink. She graduated from Aberdeen High School and California State University Northridge. Before retiring, she was a registered geologist for the California State Division of Mines and Geology. Marjorie will be remembered for her love of languages, literature,...
Sharon Lynn Prieve
Apr 13, 2018
Sharon Lynn Prieve passed away at Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community on April 13, 2018, at the age of 72. Hospice compassionately assisted with Sharon’s care during the last 10 days of her life. Sharon was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin to George and Irene (Hecock) Hutter and spent her early years in Prairie du Sac, Sauk City, Briggsville, and Lake...
Jerry Eugene Harris
Apr 9, 2018
Jerry Eugene Harris, of Lynden, WA, passed away suddenly at his home. He was 71, born in Bellingham, WA on November 7, 1946 to Alvin and Frances (Caldwell) Harris. Jerry was an active member of New Life Fellowship and enjoyed watching sports and traveling. Jerry is survived by his son, Andrew (Kyra) Harris; three grandchildren; brother Gary (Marcia) Harris; sister...
Joyce E. Reynolds
Apr 7, 2018
Joyce E. (Kendall) Oiness Reynolds passed away peacefully on April 7, 2018. She follows husbands Merlin J. Oiness and Arthur E. Reynolds. Joyce was born April 13 1927, in Everett, Washington to Addi (Addison) Allen and Matti (Martha Lou Ratcliff) Kendall. Matti is the famous "Grandma Kendall". Joyce pursued a career at Western Washington University. She retired as the administrative...
Janet Marlene Robinette
Apr 6, 2018
Janet Marlene Robinette (Hoffman) was born March 31, 1931 to Jacob and Francis Hoffman in Bellingham WA. Janet spent most of her early years in Bellingham, graduating from Bellingham High School class of "49" and then working as a dental assistant. A blind date arrangement in 1950 brought about her marriage to Charles Robinette in 1952 and in 1955 they...
Ronald William Jones
Apr 6, 2018
Ron William (Willy) Jones was born on May 22, 1972 to Ronald (Butchy) Jones and Carol A. Hesselgrave in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He attended elementary and junior high and senior high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado and at age 25 he moved to Bellingham to be closer to his mother, Carol. Ron is survived by his aunt Jessie Warren, his...
Mable N Carnes
Apr 5, 2018
Our loving family matriarch Mable N. (Pearson) Heay Carnes, age 96, peacefully passed away at home in Ferndale on April 5, 2018. She was born September 18, 1921 in Pleasant Valley, NE to Franklin and Jennie Pearson. She was one of seven children. Mable moved to Washington after her father’s passing with her mother and younger siblings. She married Philip...
Richard E. "Dick" Lyon
Apr 4, 2018
Richard E “Dick” Lyon peacefully passed away in the afternoon of 4 April 2018. He was born 26 December 1937 to Paul and Lucy Lyon of Yakima, Washington where he grew up with older brother Tom, younger sister Margaret, and younger brother Charlie. He enjoyed the mountains and the outdoors at an early age and showed great athleticism participating in...
Walter Harlan Preston Jr.
Mar 30, 2018
Walt Preston died on March 30, 2018 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital from complications of diabetes. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1950 and moved to California in 1959 with family. He completed his college degree at Western Washington University. He served his country in the Air Force from 1970-1973. He is survived by his mother, Angela Preston, his...
Wayne Frederick Dodge
Mar 27, 2018
Wayne Dodge was born on Christmas Day (December 25) 1926 in Pleasantdale, Saskatchewan, Canada, to parents Eva Gertrude (nee Conley) and Frederick Dodge. He passed, peacefully on March 27, 2018, age 91, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Washington. The family lived in Moose Jaw, and Regina Saskatchewan, and then to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where he met and married Ivene...
Julie A. Clapper Henderson
Mar 26, 2018
Julie Henderson, age 48, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Monday, March 26, 2018. She was born August 30, 1969 in Bellingham to Wayne Clapper Sr. and Priscilla (Nelson) Clapper. Julie’s greatest joy and achievement was raising her son Christopher. Later, Julie met Cliff Henderson and they were married on August 16,...
Dennis C. Susdorf
Mar 25, 2018
Dennis C. Susdorf was born to Ralph and Vera (Anderson) Susdorf in Bellingham on April 29, 1929. He attended Bellingham High School, graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle, and returned to Bellingham where he worked for his uncles at their grocery store in Fairhaven. Dennis served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He married Thelma Ray and they later lived...
Helen Barrett
Mar 25, 2018
Helen Barrett passed away on March 25, 2018. Helen was born on March 7, 1926 in Mt. Shasta, CA to Fred and Helen Carlberg. She lived in California until October 2015 when she moved to Bellingham, WA. She lived at The Willows where she made many friends. Helen was a cat lover and watercolor artist. She is survived by her...
Sandra Jewell French
Mar 24, 2018
What makes a good day? For Sandra Jewell “Gma” French a good day was simple; quality time with the people she loved. A good day was full of belly-laughter, family stories, full plates and full bellies, and a good cup of coffee. Her open heartedness and her effortless generosity enabled everyone around her to feel the powerful love she exuded....
Kathleen H Peters
Mar 24, 2018
Kathleen Peters passed away on March 24th, 2018 at her home in Custer, WA. Kathleen was born on September 11, 1944 in Ellensburg, WA to ¬¬¬Chester and Erma Embree. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister June Embree and her brother Russell Embree. Kathleen is survived by her husband Gary Peters, son Michael (Andrea) Larson, step-son Steven Peters, step-daughter...
Janet L Swan
Mar 22, 2018
Janet L. Swan passed away on March 22, 2018 in Bellingham, WA. Janet was born on August 4, 1938 in Sparta, WI to Elmer and Lola Olsen. She was one of four children, and was an identical twin with her sister, Jane. She graduated from Nursing School in 1959 from Madison General Hospital in Madison, WI. Janet married D. Richard...
Millie Countryman Bushore
Mar 22, 2018
Mildred E. “Millie” Countryman Bushore, age 75, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on March 22, 2018. She was born May 5, 1942 in Methow, WA to Ralph and Lucile (Bruns) Countryman. She was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and graduated from Ferndale High School. Millie was an active member of Christ Community Church (now Hillsong) and Christ the King...
Edward B. Warner
Mar 19, 2018
Ed Warner, age 67, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on March 19, 2018. Ed was born November 6, 1950 in Renton, WA to Jack and Gladie Warner. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1969 and worked as a commercial welder. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his three children, Ed (wife Lisa) Warner...
Corbet Stevens
Mar 15, 2018
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness the family of Corbet Erick Stevens announces the peaceful passing of their beloved son and brother. Corbet passed away at his home on March 15, 2018. Corbet was born on May 17, 1984, to Victoria and Erick Stevens in Bellingham, Washington. He grew up in Ferndale and graduated from Ferndale High School...
Bill Neal Cook
Mar 13, 2018
Bill Neal Cook, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Bill was 93, born in Fairview, KS to Forest and Gladys (Guider) Cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Forest, Norm, John, Gene, and Jack Cook; three sisters, Norma Thorneycroft, Betty Cook and Sandra Cook. Bill is survived by his wife Elcey; son Nathan...
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