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Michael H. Gavin
Jul 31, 2015
Mike Gavin, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 31, 2015. He was born October 25, 1947 in Denver, CO. Mike moved to Whatcom County in 1969. He worked for 38 years at Intalco in the cast house and served as a business manager for the metal trades union. Mike loved being around his entire family and...
Aleksandr Alter
Jul 21, 2015
Aledsandr Alter, age 45 passed away in Bellingham on July 21, 2015. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church, 2750 McLeod Road, Bellingham, WA 98225. There will be a funeral service at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church.
Richard A. Marks
Jul 20, 2015
Richard A. Marks, USN, Ret., passed away July 20, 2015 in Vancouver B.C. There will be a prayer service at 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 30th at Westford Funeral Home in Bellingham, WA. There will be a graveside service with military honors at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 31st at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Jacquelyne P. Bello
Jul 15, 2015
Jaki Bello, age 38, passed away on July 15, 2015. She was born January 13, 1977 in Manila, Philippines to Ponciano and Francisca Bello. She is survived by her parents Ponciano and Francisca, her loving companion Larry, children Ovid, Arkin, Audric and Elijah, siblings Betty, Vicente, John, James, Bernadeth, Robert, Natalie, Normita and Boots. Jaki will be greatly missed by...
Helen W. Buchanan
Jul 12, 2015
Helen Wakefield Buchanan, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Bellingham. She was 90, born in Columbus, Ohio on December 28, 1924 to Leslie and Florence (Twigg) Wakefield. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, brother Richard Wakefield and son-in-law Steve Bajema and is survived by her children, Carol Bajema, Nancy (Scott) Wilmot, and Todd (Donna)...
Robert "Bob" Joseph And Gail Sue Nevalainen
Jul 11, 2015
Bob and Gail were joined in marriage Feb. 17, 1979, in Chisholm, and passed away together July 11, 2015, on the Twin Sisters Peak in the North Cascades Mountain in Washington state. Bob, 62, was born Jan. 29, 1953, in Chisholm, to Richard and Gloria Nevalainen. He worked for St. Louis County for 39 years, retiring in 2010, and became...
William James Franks
Jul 10, 2015
William James Franks, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 10, 2015 surrounded by his family. Bill was 87, born in Bellingham on January 20, 1928 to James and Coula (Koutselas) Franks. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1946 and attended Western Washington University where he met and later married Janet Wilson in 1951 in...
Carolyn "Tay" Daley
Jul 9, 2015
Carolyn “Tay” Daley, age 43, passed away July 9, 2015 in Mesa, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Assumption in Bellingham, WA at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 17th. Memorials in Carolyn’s name may be made to Hope House, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225.
David B. Mcclennon
Jul 9, 2015
David B. McClennon, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2015. He was born December 17, 1945 in Chilliwack, B.C., to Robert and Ruby (Ferguson) McClennon. David graduated from Bellingham High School in 1963 and attended Skagit Valley Community College. He volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. David enjoyed photography, reading books, golfing, tending...
Mildred Alveretta Osborne
Jul 9, 2015
Birdie Osborne, age 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was born October 8, 1932 in Sunnyside, WA to George and Bessie Payne. Birdie and Jeff greatly enjoyed the 10 years they lived in Alaska. She enjoyed fishing, family campouts, outdoor adventures and family reunions in West Virginia. She dearly loved her children and...
William Dee Geri
Jul 8, 2015
Bill Geri, age 71 passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was born June 30, 1944 in Bellingham, WA to Frank and Leora (Hewitson) Geri. Bill graduated from Meridian High School in 1962. He married Jakeline “Jackie” Londono on May 30, 2000 in Clearwater, FL. Bill enjoyed cars, technology, fishing in Alaska and watching sports...
Dorothy Mary Masson
Jul 6, 2015
Dorothy Masson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2015, in Bellingham, WA. She was born March 18, 1926, in Vancouver, B.C., to James and Mary Martin. Dorothy obtained her RN at Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing and later attended Moody Bible Institute where she met her future husband, Ray Masson. They were married in Vancouver, B.C.,...
Gregory Gene Aarstol
Jul 5, 2015
Gregory Gene Aarstol, 59, of Everson, WA unexpectedly went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Sunday July 5, 2015. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home. Greg was born June 17, 1956 to Gene and Micki (Wilson) Aarstol in Bellingham, WA. Greg will be infinitely missed by his wife Cindy Larsen; parents Gene and Micki; sisters Sherri...
Elaine Osborne
Jun 30, 2015
Elaine Osborne died peacefully in Bellingham, Washington on June 30, 2015 at the age of 77 after a long battle with lung cancer. She will be forever loved by all who knew her. Elaine is survived by her husband Charles Osborne, 3 children, brother, sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, and...
Richard J. Anderson
Jun 30, 2015
Richard J. Anderson, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in Bellingham. He was 54, born in Seattle on June 11, 1961 to Fritz O. and Barbara J. Anderson. Richard moved to Bellingham when he was two, and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1980. He worked for the City of Bellingham in ball field maintenance, making sure...
Ernest L. Cortez
Jun 29, 2015
Ernest Cortez, age 48 of Bellingham passed away on June 29, 2015. Services will be held in California, at a later date and will be posted as arrangements are finalized.
Lois M. Garlick
Jun 28, 2015
Lois Garlick, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28th in Bellingham, WA. She was born February 24, 1920 in Seattle, WA to Myron and Hazel Buckman. Lois grew up on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle and graduated from Queen Anne High School and later the University of Washington, where she earned her degree in Zoology. While working at...
David Delmont Peterson
Jun 23, 2015
David passed peacefully away after a series of setbacks on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the wonderful Whatcom Hospice Center. Many of his large family and other members of his extensive fan club surrounded him. Almost 86 years old, David led an amazing life. Born in Lac qui Parle, Minnesota the youngest of five brothers, he was raised by his...
David K. Florian
Jun 14, 2015
David Florian, age 66, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born January 3, 1949, in Seattle, WA, to Walter and Dorothy Florian. David was fun, boisterous, a great friend to others, generous, and loved life. David never met a stranger. He was a seafood connoisseur who enjoyed catching fish, smoking fish, and sharing fish with others. He...
Anna J. Dawson
Jun 13, 2015
Anna Dawson, age 91 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2015. She was born September 21, 1923 in Mount Vernon, WA to Andrew and Signa Marie Eliason, immigrants from Norway. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School and married Kenneth Dawson in 1941. Anna and Ken enjoyed fresh and saltwater fishing, hunting, gardening, traveling and feeding visitors at...
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