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Mary Lou Evans
Sep 21, 2016
Mary Lou Evans, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2016 at St. Francis Healthcare in Bellingham. She was born June 13, 1926 in Bellingham to Georgette and John Cairns. Mary lived in Bellingham her entire life. She graduated from Bellingham High School in the class of 1943. She worked downtown at J.C. Penney’s and Montgomery Ward and later...
Carol S. Radke
Sep 20, 2016
Carol S. Radke, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Bellingham, age 94. Carol was born on March 24, 1922 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. She was raised in Everett, Washington and attended the University of Washington, where she graduated with honors in 1944 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. She was the...
Joseph G. Wilson
Sep 17, 2016
Joe Wilson, age 52, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 17, 2016 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born September 21, 1963 in Bellingham to Jerry and Mary Jo (Roehl) Wilson. Joe attended Franklin Elementary, Lowell Elementary, Fairhaven Middle School, and graduated from Sehome High School in the class of 1982, where...
Mary E. Harris
Sep 16, 2016
Mary Emma MacLeod Harris passed away on September 16, 2016 at the age of 93. Mary was born to Malcolm and Mae MacLeod on Lopez Island, Washington and was the oldest child in the family that included siblings Duncan, Joan and Gwen. Mary was raised on Lopez Island, graduating from Sedro Woolley High School, as there was no high school...
William D. "Bill" Brown
Sep 12, 2016
Bill Brown, age 95, of Bellingham passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on Monday, September 12, 2016. Bill was born in Outlook, Sask., Canada to James and Laura (Mansfield) Brown on August 1, 1921. He married Marjorie Ann Nichols at Queen Ann Baptist Church in Seattle on April 5, 1944. They spent their honeymoon in Victoria, BC. During the...
Della Mae Allen
Sep 10, 2016
Della Allen, age 78, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on September 10, 2016. She was born February 10, 1938 in Concrete, WA to Gurnie and Hope Stafford. Della was a career caregiver who was passionate about helping others. She wrote and performed Gospel music and was able to express her strong faith through her music. Della was positive, always encouraging,...
Jerrold Douglas Mcalpine
Sep 7, 2016
Surrounded by loved ones, Jerry McAlpine passed away peacefully at the Whatcom Hospice House on Wed, Sept 7, 2016. After battling pancreatic cancer, Jerry's life ended too soon at the age of 68. Jerry spent his first five years in Garberville, CA before moving back with his family to their "roots" in Whatcom County. Other than a few years recently...
Linda B. Langey
Sep 3, 2016
Linda B. Langey, age 69, passed away on September 3, 2016. She was born in Great Falls, Montana to Donald and Frances Burrus. Linda graduated from Bismarck High School in North Dakota, earned her B.A. at the University of North Dakota, and her M.A. from Ohio University. She married Michael Langey on August 3, 1974 in Great Falls, Montana. Linda...
Donald Charles Wood
Sep 3, 2016
Don Wood, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2016. He was born October 17, 1954 to Charles and Dorothy Wood. Don graduated from Ferndale High School in 1973. He was a longtime member of the Laborer’s Union. Don joyfully worked at Diamond B Plumbing for nearly 20 years, where he had formed great relationships with many...
Duane Lewis Fear
Sep 3, 2016
Duane Lewis Fear passed away at Swedish Hospital ICU in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, September 3, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long and valiant struggle due to complications after surgery. Duane was born October 18, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to Carl and Erma (Calhoon) Fear. He was the second of their three children. Duane attended...
Ronald M. Langwell
Aug 28, 2016
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Ronald M. Langwell, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Ron was 78, born in Kansas City, KS on March 4, 1938 to Carl and Sylvia (Young) Langwell. He married Betty Burress on March 4, 1960 in Beaver, OR. He worked in management for Safeway, Reser’s Fine...
Rhonda Elizabeth Henifin Samudio
Aug 26, 2016
Rhonda Elizabeth Henifin Samudio, age 55, passed away peacefully at home in Fort Worth, TX on Friday, August 26, 2016. She was born December 22, 1960 in Bellingham, WA to Ron and Glenda (Corning) Henifin. Rhonda graduated from Sehome High School and earned her B.A. from Texas Christian University. She married James Samudio on September 23, 1990 at the family...
Edith "Sue" Dalen
Aug 26, 2016
Sue Dalen, age 96, passed away peacefully at home in Bellingham on August 26, 2016, one week and a day before her 97th birthday. Born and raised in Vancouver, WA, she graduated at the top of her class at Fort Vancouver High School and had straight A's in three years of Latin. Upon receiving a scholarship to college, she went...
Betty J. Nunamaker
Aug 24, 2016
Betty Nunamaker, age 89, of Blaine, WA passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2016. Betty was born to George and Pearl Peaster in Shawnee, OK on July 31, 1927. When Betty was 19 her parents passed away and her aunt Bessie and husband Fayette Evans cared for her. On November 1, 1947, she married Robert “Bob” Nunamaker in...
Gary A. Nelson
Aug 22, 2016
Gary A. Nelson passed away August 22, 2016 from complications of Lymphoma and a stroke. He was a well respected man in our neighborhood, who always helped friends with chores around their home. Gary also took care of shopping needs for an elderly woman who was unable to drive. He was a gentleman: kind and caring. Gary was passionate about...
Winnifred "Winnie" Desrosiers
Aug 16, 2016
Our mother, Winnie Desrosiers, passed away peacefully at home in La Conner, WA on August 16, 2016. She was 94, born March 8, 1922 in Antler, ND to Thomas and Ruth (Dipple) Rocke. Mom was dedicated to loving and caring for others, especially her husband Gerry. She deeply loved her children and wanted us to know that. Mom was an...
Don "Mikal" Thoreson
Aug 15, 2016
Mikal Thoreson, former resident of Bellingham, WA, passed away suddenly Monday, August 15, 2016 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was 62, born in Mobile, AL on November 2, 1953 to Don and Inez (Stockwell) Thoreson. Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, August 22nd; 10 a.m. visitation followed by a 12:00 Noon Service of Remembrance with reception....
Dan R. Olson
Aug 13, 2016
Dan R. Olson, age 86, passed away in Bellingham on August 13, 2016. He was born December 23, 1929 in Bellingham to Ralph O. and Louise (Moore) Olson. Dan graduated from the Campus School at Western Washington University and Bellingham High School. He married Harriet “Bunny” Follis on June 18, 1955 in Seattle. Dan earned his B.A. and Law Degree...
James S. "Jim" May
Aug 8, 2016
James “Jim” May, a life-long resident of Bellingham passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016 at Whatcom Hospice House at the age of 74. He was the only son of William and Lillian (Kalberg) May, born February 11, 1942 and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1960. Jim is survived by his partner of 25 years Lowell Wester and numerous...
Michael Humphrey
Aug 6, 2016
Michael Humphrey, age 93, of Bellingham, WA, died August 6, 2016. Mike was born in Lebanon, NE, on May 20, 1923 to James Bert and Evelyn Humphrey. He grew up in Casper, WY, and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in chemical engineering. Mike worked for the Mobil Corporation for 36 years. He was a World War...
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