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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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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
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
Jun 1, 2012
08/15/1991 - 06/01/2012 Please share your memories of Charlie with the family.
Robert Watson
May 27, 2012
2/21/1960 – 5/27/2012 Bob Watson, age 52, died Sunday, May 27th at North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with multiple sclerosis, which he fought bravely to the very end. He was surrounded by his family and the caring staff of North Cascades during his illness. Born February 21, 1960 in Wenatchee, WA, he was a lifelong...
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...
Brandon Delahoyde
May 19, 2012
4/10/1989 – 5/19/2012 Brandon Tharaldsen Delahoyde passed away at his home on May 19, 2012. He was born in Bellingham on April 10, 1989 to Denis and Carol (Dartnell) Delahoyde. Brandon was a graduate of Squalicum High School in 2008. Brandon was a young man with many passions for nature, history, mythology and music. He had been active in swimming,...
Tom Elder
May 15, 2012
Tom Elder, age 81, passed away May 5, 2012 in Bellingham. He was born April 8, 1931 in Lynden to Walter and Gertrude Elder. Tom graduated from Nooksack High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. In earlier years he enjoyed RVing, dancing, bowling, golfing and attending social events at the Bellingham Golf & Country...
Marian Main
May 13, 2012
6/28/1927 – 5/13/2012 Marian J. Main, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Hospice House in Bellingham. She was born June 28, 1927 in Everett, WA to Walter and Ruth Jellison. Marian was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. She graduated from the University of Washington with...
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