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Gebran Yanni Gholam
Mar 21, 2014
Gebran Yanni Gholam, affectionately known as “Mr. G.,” peacefully passed away on March 21, 2014 at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. Gebran was born on June 13, 1926 in Beirut, Lebanon to Yanni and Marie Gholam. He married Wafa Salem on April 9, 1960 in Bterram, Lebanon and together they raised a close-knit family of six....
Theda Mae Larsen
Mar 16, 2014
Theda Larsen, of Bellingham, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2014. Theda was born on July 29, 1923 in Bellingham to Samuel and Clara York. She was a 1941 graduate of Bellingham High School and attended Western Washington College. In 1945 she married Wendell W. Larsen. For 68 years they immensely enjoyed each other’s company. She managed the Bellingham Frederick...
Charlotte Petersen
Mar 11, 2014
Charlotte Petersen passed away on March 11, 2014 in Bellingham, Washington.
Lois L. Frazier Hazel
Mar 8, 2014
Lois Hazel, age 95 of Lynden, passed away March 8, 2014 at Lynden Manor. She was born May 16, 1918 in Van Buren, Missouri to Gus and Celia Frazier. Lois was an active member and Sunday school teacher at the Everson Presbyterian Church. She lived in the same home on the E. Badger Road since 1960. Lois was sweet, kind...
Elma B. "Toots" Brown
Mar 8, 2014
Elma Brown passed away March 8, 2014 at age 84, following a lengthy illness. Elma was born in 1929 to Mary and Dominic Perrin in Natal, British Columbia. Elma married Alfred Brown in 1947 and then moved to the United States. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Alfred and by siblings; Violet Perrin, Victor Perrin, Jack Perrin,...
Obert W. Schilke
Mar 3, 2014
Obert Schilke, age 88 of Bellingham, WA went to his heavenly home on Monday, March 3, 2014 in Everson, WA. He was born May 11, 1925 in Wildrose, ND to William and Esther Schilke. Obert served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-48 on the Admiral’s flagship. He married Helen Schliebe on January 10, 1948. Obert owned and operated a dairy...
Billie Ellen Schlarb
Mar 2, 2014
Billie Schlarb, age 87, left us suddenly on Sunday, March 2, 2014 with her loved ones by her side. Our hearts are grieving for this wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend who so loved life. She was born in Pampa, Texas to Charley and Letha Schlarb. She was one of eight children. Billie is survived by her son Larry Baker and...
Neil A. Tarte
Feb 24, 2014
Neil A. Tarte, of Roche Harbor, joined his beloved wife Margaret on Monday, Feb 24, at the age of 86 years. Neil’s love of life, family, and friends was boundless. Neil’s good nature and gracious Northwest hospitality is intertwined with the lives of the many who visited, lived, and worked at Roche Harbor since its inception as a resort. His...
Sybilla Yvonne Lewis
Feb 24, 2014
Billie Lewis was born October 10, 1922 in Breckenridge, MN and passed away peacefully February 24, 2014 in Bellingham, WA, having lived in Whatcom County for the past 65 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Hazel Rosch; an infant sister, Lois; her daughter, Cheryl; and her husband, James “Bud”. She is survived by her son,...
Robert C. Graham
Feb 18, 2014
Bob Graham, age 88 of Bellingham, passed away February 18, 2014. He was born June 4, 1925 in Bellingham to Robert L. and Margaret M. Graham. Bob graduated from Bellingham High School in 1941 and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1944-46. Bob graduated from the University of Washington with a...
Edward L. "Ed" Strachila
Feb 18, 2014
Ed Strachila, age 52, died in an accident on the family farm in Clipper, WA on February 18, 2014. He was born August 29, 1961 in Bellingham to Adolph and Florence Strachila. Ed graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1979. After graduating from Peninsula College in Port Angeles he spent his life as a dairy farmer in the South...
Robert E. Laplant
Feb 17, 2014
Bob LaPlant, age 94 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Extended Healthcare on February 17, 2014. He was born February 1, 1920 in Bellingham to Elmer and Okal LaPlant. Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1942-45. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Marie “Susie” LaPlant and his sister Mary Palmer. He is survived by his...
Truman Pinkney Horton
Feb 16, 2014
Truman Horton, age 91 of Bellingham, passed away on February 16, 2014. A celebration of Truman’s life will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 1 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Jonathan Weldon officiating. A reception will follow. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Endowment Fund.
Mildred W. Deford
Feb 13, 2014
Mildred DeFord, age 85 of Bellingham, passed away on February 13, 2014 in Bellingham. She was born on January 8, 1929 in Victoria, BC to Joseph and Emily Bradley. She was preceded in death by her husband Winton DeFord and daughter Karen Roth. She is survived by her children Gary (Nan) Roth, Michele (Tom) Jones, Marcia (Pat Roscamp) Roth, grandchildren...
Helen Lydia Schilke
Feb 8, 2014
Helen Schilke, age 85 of Bellingham, WA passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Everson, WA. She was born March 20, 1928 in Columbia, SD to William and Ida Schliebe. She married Obert Schilke on January 10, 1948. Together they ran their family farm for over 22 years. She had a strong faith in the Lord. She was an active...
Richard Lee Crawford
Feb 5, 2014
Richard Crawford, age 77 of Chilliwack, BC, passed away on February 5, 2014.
Paul Wentworth Teel
Feb 4, 2014
Paul W. Teel, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 4, 2014 after a wonderful day painting a new watercolor and planning another landscape. Paul was born in Bellingham, WA to Dr. Charles and Lillian (McCush) Teel. He was the youngest child, joining older sister Janet and brother Charles. Paul attended Campus School and graduated from Bellingham High School....
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