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Local Obituaries for Bellingham, WA, Whatcom County & Surrounding Areas

Robert Christman

Robert Christman

Jul 14, 2012

05/16/1924 – 07/14/2012 Robert A. Christman, age 88, passed away peacefully on July, 14, 2012 in Bellingham. He  was born May 16, 1924 in Ann Arbor, MI to Arthur and Mary Christman. Bob was a Geology Professor at WWU from 1960 to 1994. He married Bess Riesenman in Denver, CO in 1953. Bob briefly served in the U.S. Army during...

Robert Hirsch

Robert Hirsch

Jul 14, 2012

04/12/1957 – 07/14/2012 Robert Hirsch crossed over and went home on July 14, 2012.  Rob’s life was filled with a lot  of physical issues. Even though he suffered he always kept a loving heart for those around him.  He will be dearly missed and loved forever by all that his life touched.  To all the doctors, nurses and people who...

Susan Klein

Susan Klein

Jul 14, 2012

12/16/1971 – 07/14/2012 Susan Klein, beloved daughter of Judith Kay, sharing a life with Alex Singer, was loved and  adored by her loving family and friends in New York, New Jersey, Marina del Rey, CA, Seattle and Bellingham, WA. Her winning smile, twinkling eyes, and creative energy will be treasured always. She was quite a gal! CTFO – PISA. Susan...

Susan Zuehlke

Susan Zuehlke

Jul 13, 2012

05/13/1951 – 07/13/2012

Irene Petersen

Irene Petersen

Jul 6, 2012

03/04/1950 – 07/06/2012 Irene E. Petersen passed away on July 6, 2012 at the age of 62. Irene was born on March 4, 1950 in Bellingham to Albert and Beverly Petersen. Having special needs, Irene was cared for by Holly Services of Whatcom County. She was a member of First Christian Church where she volunteered making greeting cards. Irene’s loves...

Geraldine Adema

Geraldine Adema

Jul 1, 2012

02/21/1928 – 07/01/2012 Geraldine Ethel Adema, a lifelong resident of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Gerry was born February 21, 1928, in the family home on Northwest Avenue, to Josephine and Louis Parberry. She was a graduate of Bellingham High School and Shaw Secretarial School, where she mastered the skill of shorthand. She worked numerous positions...

Jean Eastwood

Jean Eastwood

Jun 30, 2012

04/14/1935 – 06/30/2012 Jean Eastwood, age 77 of Glenhaven, WA, passed away peacefully in her home of natural  causes on Saturday, June 30, 2012. She was born in Pasadena, CA on April 14, 1935 and moved to Bellingham in 1946 with her parents and brother. She loved helping others, especially family and children. After raising her family, she ran a...

Louise Sullivan

Louise Sullivan

Jun 26, 2012

12/27/1919 – 06/26/2012 Louise Sullivan passed away at home in Methow, Washington on  June 26, 2012 at the age of 92. She was born December 27, 1919 in Huron, South Dakota to John and Mabel Smith. Louise was preceded in death by her husband Charles, grandson Christopher Robert, great granddaughter McKenzie Fullerton, and sister Jean Plum. She is survived by...

Ronald Melton

Ronald Melton

Jun 22, 2012

03/28/1963 – 06/22/2012 Ronald H. Melton, age 49, passed away at home in Bellingham on June 22, 2012. He was  born March 28, 1963 in Lewiston, ID to Harlan “Lefty” and Marlene Melton. Ron loved playing sports, coaching kids, and making others laugh. Ron was preceded in death by mother Marlene Brown, nephew Christopher Jones and step-father Dr. Art Brown....

Alice Plank

Alice Plank

Jun 17, 2012

04/26/1922 – 06/17/2012 Alice Marie Plank, age 90 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2012 in Bellingham. She was born April 26, 1922 in Bellingham to Otto and Gertrude Morgenthaler. Alice loved her granddaughter Heather dearly and spent as much time as she could with her. She enjoyed traveling, golfing and gardening. Alice was a faithful member of Trinity...

Victor Perez

Victor Perez

Jun 10, 2012

11/17/1934 – 06/10/2012

James Mcdonald

James Mcdonald

Jun 10, 2012

01/26/1928 – 06/10/2012 James Patterson McDonald passed away on Sunday June 10, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in Bellingham on January 26, 1928 to J. Ivan McDonald and Iva (Gilfilen) McDonald. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1962 and father in 1971; grandparents R.Edgar Gilfilen in 1943, Alpha (Leadmon) Gilfilen of Silver Beach-Bellingham, WA...

Cyrus Gates

Cyrus Gates

Jun 8, 2012

10/22/1927 – 06/08/2012 Cyrus Ralph Gates, 84 passed peacefully at home Friday, June 8, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Cyrus was born October 22, 1927 to Ralph and Lilly Gates in Welcome, WA. Cyrus graduated from Bellingham High School and attended WWU. He worked as a log truck driver, a crane rigger in the naval shipyard in San Diego,...

Ian Monson

Ian Monson

Jun 8, 2012

02/11/1926 – 06/08/2012 Ian (George) Monson, age 86, passed away June 8, 2012 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham. He was born February 11, 1926 in Bellingham to George and Vera Monson. Ian attended Bellingham High School where, he was student body president and his future wife, Ruth Haveman, was vice-president. They were married in Bellingham on June 12, 1948....

Nicholas Macphee

Nicholas Macphee

Jun 8, 2012

12/22/1932 – 6/8/2012 Nick was born December 22, 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta and died June 8, 2012 in Bellingham, Washington. He was the son of Nicholas and Eleanor MacPhee. He grew up in Spokane and graduated from Lewis and Clark high school in 1950. Nick graduated from the University of Washington in 1954 where he formed lifetime friendships as a...

Rex Johnson

Rex Johnson

Jun 8, 2012

07/07/1925 – 06/08/2012 Rex W. Johnson was born July 7, 1925 to J.R. and Frances Johnson in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away peacefully June 8, 2012 at Whatcom Hospice House with his wife Marjorie, daughter and granddaughters by his side. Rex grew up in Wayne, Nebraska, where he attended school and played football. He volunteered for military service at the...

Leona Viola Parker

Leona Viola Parker

Jun 7, 2012

3/16/1942 - 6/7/2012 Leona is survived by her loving husband Richard Parker, daughters Esther (Darrell) Honcoop and Elodie Parker, son Charles Parker, grandson Adam Heaton, and many loving relatives and friends. A Celebration of Leona’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 12th at 2 PM.

Raymond Ferris

Raymond Ferris

Jun 7, 2012

03/28/1953 – 06/07/2012 Ray, lovingly called Rayman by his wife and fondly referred to as RayRay by co-workers lived in Bellingham since 1990. He was 59 years old when he passed away peacefully at home of heart complications. He was born March 28, 1953 in Painesville, OH to Ray Ferris and Virginia Riddle. Ray’s legacy is his big generous heart;...

Charlie Hartman

Charlie Hartman

Jun 1, 2012

08/15/1991 - 06/01/2012 Please share your memories of Charlie with the family.

Betty (Crafton) Allsop

Betty (Crafton) Allsop

May 27, 2012

3/25/1922 – 5/27/2012 Betty Jo (Crafton) Allsop passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Bellingham  on  May 27, 2012. This was two months after her 90th birthday when the entire family gathered around from as far away as Brazil to celebrate her long and wonderful life. Betty was born in Pocatello, Idaho and met her husband Ivor “Buss” Allsop...

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