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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...
George P. Costello
Aug 6, 2016
George Costello, age 85, of Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully on August 6, 2016. George was born to Peter and Rosa (Erceg) Costello in Bellingham on October 10, 1930. George attended Lowell Elementary, Fairhaven Jr. High and Bellingham High School. George was in the fishing industry for his entire career. He, along with friends Martin and Steve Kuljis, owned and...
Betty D. Therrien
Aug 3, 2016
Betty D. Therrien, age 88, of Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2016. Betty was born to Robert and Mary (Yoerger) Britt in Bellingham on August 29, 1927. Betty married Henry Therrien on February 29, 1968 in Portland, OR. She was a career secretary and was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she...
William F. "Bill" Reiber
Aug 2, 2016
Bill Reiber, age 82, of Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on August 2, 2016. He was born to William and Minnie (Sams) Reiber in Princeton, MN on November 22, 1933. Bill married Judith Pace on November 17, 1973 in Bellingham. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956. Bill was an active member of the Elks...
Linda C. Domonkos
Jul 30, 2016
Linda C. Domonkos, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Bellingham. Linda was 67, born on March 4, 1949 in Hoquiam, WA to Russell and Doreene (Smith) Garrison. She was preceded in death by her sister Teri Smerski and her brothers Leslie and Robert Garrison. Linda is survived by her husband, Eugene; sisters, Rosie Morgan, Olivia Jane...
Hilde Heimhilger
Jul 29, 2016
Hilde was born in Auschau-Am-Inn, Germany, a small village in Bavaria. She was the third of five siblings: 3 girls and two boys. My mother was a very feisty young girl, and the ringleader of all the village children. She often told me, her only child, of her magical childhood. She recounted many stories, such as sitting on the lid...
Cleopatra J. "Cleo" Kotsogeanis
Jul 27, 2016
Cleopatra J. “Cleo” Kotsogeanis, age 88, of Bellingham passed away July 27, 2016. She was born December 12, 1927 in Kyparissia, Greece. Cleo married George Kotsogeanis in 1955, and was a long-time member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Cleo was loved by many and will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She loved playing with her four...
Marjorie Jane Reigstad
Jul 25, 2016
Marjorie Jane Reigstad died peacefully at home on July 25, 2016. She was 95. Marjorie was born in Lanesboro, MN, on December 10, 1920, the daughter and only child of Adolph G. and Marion A. Gullickson. She attended grade school in southeastern Minnesota and graduated from high school in Ellendale, MN (1939). Among her teachers were her mother in fourth...
Vernon F. Chapin
Jul 9, 2016
Vernon F. Chapin, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Bellingham. Vern was 85, born in Bellingham on September 24, 1930 to William “Bill” and Ruth (Harksell) Chapin. Vern was a logger for many years. He also worked at Brooks Manufacturing and later worked at Gundie’s Auto Recycling. He was preceded in death by his parents, son...
Elsie M. Stewart
Jul 8, 2016
Elsie M. Stewart, age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2016 in Marysville, WA. Elsie was born February 18, 1919 in Sumas, WA to Frank and Minnie Gildersleeve. She married Richard E. Stewart in Yuma, AZ on August 19, 1940 while Richard was serving in the Marine Corps. Elsie traveled throughout the United States (mostly by herself) following...
Duane L. Alwood
Jul 7, 2016
Duane L. Alwood, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Palm Desert, CA. Duane was born March 10, 1946 in Spokane, WA. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1964 and attended WWU for two years as an art student. Duane served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. When he returned he made a...
Connor Rae Leib
Jul 7, 2016
Connor Rae Leib passed away on July 7, 2016. He was our son, our brother and friend to many who came to know him and grew up with him. His roots were in Whatcom County and he made his way through the many trails and areas where he loved to skateboard. Connor loved to be outside from the time he...
Robert L. Carpenter
Jul 3, 2016
Robert L. “Bob” Carpenter, age 86, of Bellingham, WA passed away in Bellingham on July 3, 2016. Bob was born in Hollywood, CA to William and Anna (Taylor) Carpenter on June 29, 1930. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. Robert was a licensed land surveyor in six states and worked for the Dept. of Water & Power for...
Matthew M. Johnson
Jun 28, 2016
Matthew Myron Johnson, of Blaine, WA, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 surrounded by his family. Matt was 34, born in Bellingham, WA on October 27, 1981 to Myron and Cheryl (Weidkamp) Johnson. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 2000 and earned from BTC a degree in Associate of Applied Science. Matt married Meghan Clark on May 13, 2006...
Margie Freeman
Jun 26, 2016
Margie Freeman, age 51, of Ferndale, WA passed away on June 26, 2016. Margie was born to Judson D. “Mike” and Joan (Hilton) Cates in Everett, WA on November 14, 1964. She graduated from Marysville-Pilchuck High School in 1983 and earned her B.A. in English and Certificate in Education from Whitman College and her M.A. from WWU. Margie married Ray...
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