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Alison L. "Al" Dearborn
Jan 23, 2014
Al Dearborn passed away peacefully, January 23, 2014 in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Hallstead, PA on November 10, 1922 to Robert and Freda Dearborn. Al was employed by Puget Power as an Administrator for over 39 years. He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. He married Bernita “Bea” (Nelson)...
Franz X. Gabl
Jan 23, 2014
Franz was born in St. Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria. Franz had a happy childhood growing up with two brothers and four sisters under the loving care of his mother Kreszenz and father Josef, a house painter. His hometown of St. Anton is known as “the cradle of alpine skiing”. Growing up in the mountains, Franz along with his older...
Harry L. Bussanich
Jan 17, 2014
Following a year long courageous battle with cancer, Harry L. Bussanich passed away peacefully, January 17, 2014 at the Whatcom Hospice House. Harry was born in Bellingham, June 12, 1932 to Michael and Hazel Bussanich. Harry was a 1950 graduate of Bellingham High School and served in the U.S. Army as a motor pool sergeant in the Korean War. He...
Zachariah Lee Diggs
Jan 17, 2014
Zachariah Diggs, age 33, passed away on on January 17, 2014 in Bellingham, WA.
Gary Bert Lemon
Jan 16, 2014
Mr. Gary Bert Lemon went to be with his Lord on January 16, 2014 in Bellingham, WA at the age of 55. He was born in Wichita, KS on July 18, 1958. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Herman Albert Lemon Sr., his mother, Elsie Irene Stillwell Lemon, his oldest brother Jimmy Rae Lemon, and one child. Gary...
Michael Edward Mcdonald
Jan 15, 2014
Michael McDonald, age 65, passed away in Maple Falls, WA on January 15, 2014.
Gary Lee Skaar
Jan 14, 2014
Gary Skaar, age 61 of Everett, passed away January 14, 2014. Gary is survived by his two children, Michael and Amy Skaar, 1 Grandchild, sister Janet Henry and many loving family and friends. There was a graveside service held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA on Friday February 7 at 2:30PM.
Joan Marshall
Jan 12, 2014
Joan Marshall passed away January 12, 2014. She enjoyed camping and having a good time. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sherry. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Gary Marshall, children Linda Costello, Marilyn Creek, Susan Horvath and Danny Marshall, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Leslie A. Mckay
Jan 11, 2014
Leslie A. McKay, age 94 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born December 7, 1919 in Saco, MT to John and Viola McKay. He started his career as a construction worker on the Ft. Peck Dam and went on to serve in the U.S. Marines Corps from 1941-1947 as a gunnery sergeant. Following his...
Christopher Rulifson
Jan 9, 2014
Christopher Rulifson, age 58 of Bellingham, passed away on January 9, 2013.
Elois M. Clark
Jan 2, 2014
Elois Clark, age 86 of Bellingham, passed away January 2, 2014. A graveside Service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Wednesday January 8, 2014 at 2PM.
Dorothy June Gardner
Dec 31, 2013
Dorothy Gardner, age 95, passed away peacefully in Waterville, WA on December 31, 2013. She was born March 12, 1918 in Mazenod, Saskatchewan, to Charles and Dorothy New. Mom was truly the heart of the family and was most happy being able to prepare meals for all our family gatherings. She was an active member of the VFW Auxiliary, Eagles...
Karleen V. Miller
Dec 28, 2013
Karleen Miller passed away peacefully at her home on December 28, 2013. She was born August 2, 1923 in St. Paul, MN to Karl and Lillian Mertz. Karleen met John Miller in NY and they were married in 1946, on their joint birthdays in St. Paul, MN. Karleen and John raised their family in Bellingham, John’s home town. For many...
Clarice Rose Cartner
Dec 28, 2013
Clarice Cartner, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2013. She was born September 26, 1919 in Bellevue, OH to Elmer and Carrie Sullivan. Clarice loved to go on cruises, play games and cook for her family. She volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital for over 15 years. She was a fun-loving old grandma and will be dearly missed by...
Gene Hamm
Dec 24, 2013
Gene Hamm, wife of Carl Hamm, passed away Tuesday, December 24th, 2013 at home in Bellingham. She was born May 1, 1927 in Cuba, NY to Max and Bernice Williams. She married Carl Hamm on July 15, 1949 in Allegany, NY. They moved to Bellingham for the opening of the Mobil Refinery in 1954. Gene worked as a Registered Nurse...
Herbert L. Baird Jr.
Dec 23, 2013
Dr. Herbert L. Baird, Jr., son of the late Herbert L. Baird, Sr., and Jennie Cleghorn Baird, died peacefully of heart failure in his sleep Monday, December 23, 2013 at the age of 90. Herb was born August 19, 1923 in Taft, CA and was raised in Costa Mesa, CA with his two sisters Julia and Christine. A US Army...
Mary E. Eleazer
Dec 23, 2013
Mary Eleazer, age 91 of Bellingham, passed away December 23, 2013. She is survived by her sons Ed Eleazer, Rick (Joni) Eleazer, daughters Roberta Foster, Mary Ann Corrigan, 12 grandchildren, and many loving family and friends.
Charles J. "Jerry" Flora
Dec 22, 2013
Obituary of Charles J. “Jerry” Flora by Charles J. “Jerry” Flora. One of my survivors will have to put in the date because as I write this shortly after my 80th birthday, I have no clue when it will happen. But on that date, I, Charles J. “Jerry” Flora, will have kicked the bucket. There is no sadness in this...
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