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Rev. David Hansen
Feb 3, 2025
Reverend David N. Hansen, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on February 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 17 at 11:00am at Northlake Church, 1471 McLeod Rd. Bellingham, WA, followed by a reception and time of sharing.
Please check back here soon to read his full obituary.
Gary E. Goodman
Jan 27, 2025
Gary Edward Goodman, born on June 16, 1947, in Billings, Montana, passed away at home in Bellingham, Washington on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 77.
Son of Barbara and Edward Goodman, Gary grew up with his older sister, June (Ron) and younger brother, Fred (Connie) on a farm along the Yellowstone River before moving into town. Gary’s...
Margaret Mary Duffy
Jan 26, 2025
Margaret Mary Duffy, a prayerful servant, met her Lord and Savior on January 26, 2025.
Born February 15, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN, to parents James and Kathy Duffy at their family home, Margaret attended Saint Mary Catholic Church and school. After graduation, she entered the Convent where she spent almost two years. Entering the public sector, she worked for Northwest Airlines....
Thomas M. Guilleaume
Jan 24, 2025
Thomas Michael Guilleaume, age 33, passed away on January 24, 2025. Tommy was born on March 4, 1991 in Robbinsdale, MN.
At a young age, Tommy developed a passion for competitive running, resulting in third place at Nationals and several first-place wins at the local and regional level. Both athletic and intelligent, he built his first computer in the fourth grade...
Mandy Cox
Jan 22, 2025
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13
With unbearable sadness, we announce that Mandy Leslie Cox has returned to her spiritual home, leaving behind a magnificent legacy of unconditional love. Mandy passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 65, while at her home in Bellingham, WA...
Keith W. "Hans" Hanson
Jan 21, 2025
Keith William "Hans" Hanson, 89, of Bellingham, passed away on January 21, 2025. Born February 3, 1935, in Olympia, Hans lived a life marked by athletic achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedicated service to others.
A standout athlete at Bellingham High School and the University of Washington, Hans excelled in multiple sports and achieved remarkable success as a Golden Gloves boxer, winning...
Janet Mae Franks
Jan 18, 2025
Janet Mae Franks, 94, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on January 18, 2025. She was born in Seattle, WA on September 13, 1930, to Delbert and Mary (Hart) Wilson. Janet graduated from Foster High School in 1946 and later attended Western Washington University, where she met her future husband, William “Bill” Franks. They married in...
Marvin A. Benson
Jan 15, 2025
Marvin A. Benson passed away on January 15, 2025.
Marvin was born on May 17, 1938, to Vernon and Esther Benson in Lynden, WA. He grew up having many adventures with his dog, Buster, including hunting and fishing together. Marvin was a skilled craftsman and built several boats, including his skiff, a ski boat, and a cabin cruiser.
After finishing high school,...
Frank H. Cratsenberg
Jan 15, 2025
Frank H. “Cratz” Cratsenberg passed away on January 15, 2025.
Frank was born on August 18, 1936, in Bellingham, WA to Howard and Fern Cratsenberg. Frank graduated from Burlington-Edison High School and attended Skagit Valley College. He married the love of his life, Helen, and they began their life together in Juneau, AK, where Frank entered the Army and was stationed...
Maurice Harvey Foisy
Jan 13, 2025
Maurice Harvey Foisy, age 88, passed away in Bellingham, WA on January 13, 2025.
Born on May 10, 1936, Maurice grew up in the Minnehaha section of Spokane, WA and graduated from John R. Rogers High School. He met Karen at WSU, and she became the love of his life. They got married on August 31, 1956, in Spokane, had two...
Dick Gulick
Jan 13, 2025
Richard “Dick” Gulick aged 91 of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Dick was born on January 4, 1934, in Blaine, WA to Carl and Elaine Gulick. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1952, then joined the Air Force and served in Korea. In 1956, Dick married Irma Tesar.
Dick held jobs in the lumber industry as a...
Patricia "Pat" Hood
Jan 3, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Ann Hood passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2025 at the age of 90. Pat was born March 31, 1934 in Edison, WA to Curtis and Madeline (Jones) Brown. At one year old she moved with her parents to Key Street in Bellingham, WA. She was a Bellingham resident for the rest of her life.
Pat’s...
Thekla "Tek" Beswatherick
Dec 30, 2024
Thekla “Tek” Beswatherick died peacefully on December 30, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Beswatherick, and her daughter, Kimberly Booher.
Thekla was born on September 15, 1944, in Everett, WA, to Jack and Elvina (Kueter) Clark. A lifelong Washington resident, she grew up in Seattle then spent the rest of her...
Sheridan "Sheri" Raye Culwell
Dec 29, 2024
On December 29, 2024, Sheri Raye Culwell, age 83, went home to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully in her dream home surrounded by love and beauty. Washington was her home.
A native of Oklahoma, Sheri moved to Washington at the age of 47 and fell in love. She considered the Pacific Northwest “God’s Country,” and established roots and...
Joan Rothausen
Dec 23, 2024
Born on August 29, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, WA, to parents Ernest and Bertha (Bradford) Brown, Joan passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 at her Bellingham home.
Joan graduated from Burlington High School in 1947 and, on her 18th birthday, married the love of her life, David Rothausen. Together, they raised their two children in Ferndale.
A lover of nature, Joan...
Teddy Lee Parker
Dec 20, 2024
The family of Ted L. Parker is sad to announce his passing on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 78. Ted walked through life with a gentle strength and humor which touched the lives of everyone he encountered. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness.
Ted was a lifelong resident of Bellingham, WA. He attended Bellingham High...
Perry A. Mendenhall
Dec 20, 2024
Born on September 5, 1942 in Atlanta, GA, to parents Al and Lucille (Davis) Mendenhall, Perry passed away on December 20, 2024 in Bellingham, WA.
A proud veteran, Perry served as Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a Project Manager with Anvil Engineering for over 30 years before retirement.
He had a big camping family and loved hunting and...
William "Bill" C. Lynch III
Dec 17, 2024
William “Bill” Charles Lynch III died December 17, 2024, at 4:20pm at his home after a long illness. He was affectionately known as “Cheezeburger” or simply, the “Cheeze.”
Bill was born September 20, 1946, in San Francisco, CA, to Edith Backus Burroughs and William Charles Lynch II. He grew up in Hollywood. He had a free-spirited, unrestrained youth, which led him...
John Scott McCallum
Dec 14, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John S. McCallum, known to many as “Scott.” He passed away at the age of 65 on December 14, 2024, surrounded by those he loved.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia McCallum and his father, John E. McCallum. He is survived by his two children, Bradley McCallum and Lisa...
Jess Lallas
Dec 11, 2024
Jess Joseph Lallas, age 32, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on December 11, 2024. Jess was born on May 22, 1992 in Bellingham, Washington. He graduated from Sehome High School in 2010 and shortly after started his career at Western Refinery Services. Jess was known by his coworkers for his work ethic, humility, and selflessness. Jess...
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