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Evelyn Mason,
Jul 13, 2011
10/08/1924-07/13/2011 Evelyn Mason, age 86, died peacefully on July 13, 2011, in Bellingham, where she had resided since 1954. Born October 8, 1924 in Grand Junction, Colorado, Pete was the daughter of Edward and Margaret Peterson. Her mother had emigrated from Scotland, and late in life Pete was happy to reconnect with relatives overseas. On arriving in Bellingham, she co-founded...
John Heller
Jul 10, 2011
06/02/1948-07/10/2011 John Michael Heller was called to God on July 10, 2011 at the age of 63. He was born June 2, 1948 to Jack and Dorothy Heller and was raised in Bellingham. He attended Assumption School and Bellingham High School, graduating in 1966. He served in the US Navy in Vietnam from 1966 to 1971 aboard the USS Agerholm...
Janna Lallas
Jul 7, 2011
01/31/1967-07/02/2011 Janna B. Lallas, age 44 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully July 2, 2011 at Hospice House. She was born January 31, 1967 in Bellingham to George and Alta Lallas. Janna was a loving daughter and sister, and a compassionate mother. She is survived by her sons James and Joseph, parents George (wife Alta) Lallas, brothers Jim, John and Joe...
Don Wright
Jul 6, 2011
11/24/1943-07/06/2011 Don Ray Wright, age 67, passed away on July 6, 2011. He was born November 24, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to Donald and Daisy Wright. He spent the latest years of his life in Washington with his wife of 27 years, Connie. He was a charismatic man who loved his family, and will be remembered most for his...
Henry Guckert
Jul 3, 2011
10/16/1924-07/03/2011 Bud Guckert, age 86 passed away July 3, 2011 at home in Custer. He was born October 16, 1924 in Columbus, OH to Frank and Emiline Guckert. Bud served in the U.S. Army during WWII, earning a Purple Heart and Silver Star for his service. He married Eugenia Estergreen on August 22, 1948 in Clearbrook, WA. Bud worked for...
Edward Barten
Jul 1, 2011
01/14/1925-07/01/2011 Edward H. Barten, age 86 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully at home with family members and hospice by his side on July 1, 2011. He was born January 14, 1925 in Olean, NY to Henry and Louise Barten. Ed served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps on Iwo Jima during WWII. He married Pat Maroney on May...
Elizabeth Perrin
Jul 1, 2011
04/09/1913-07/01/2011 Elizabeth “Betty” Perrin, 98 years old, passed away July 1, 2011 at 7:45 a.m. in Bellingham, Washington. She was born to Daniel Hezekiah Perrin and Mary Elizabeth (McIntyre-Douglass) Perrin on April 9, 1913 in West Thompson Township, Connecticut. At the age of 6, her family migrated by wagon toward Colorado to homestead a farm in Fort Lupton, later living...
Leonard Bishop
Jun 27, 2011
01/19/1926-06/27/2011 Leonard L. Bishop, age 85 passed away June 27, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. He was born January 19, 1926 in Seattle, WA to William and Astrid Bishop. Leonard was a loyal and dedicated husband and caregiver to his wife Beverly. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly Bishop and sister Eileen Lopeman. He is survived by...
Charles Smith
Jun 26, 2011
01/08/1966-06/26/2011 Charles M. Smith passed away on June 26, 2011 at his home in Bellingham. He was 45. Charley was born on January 8, 1966 in Madison, West Virginia. He and his twin brother Harvey brought their mother Amma to Ferndale to visit relatives in 1987. They liked the area so well they decided to settle down. Charley’s work revolved...
Margaret Bergstrom
Jun 22, 2011
6/4/1918 – 6/22/2011 Margaret Bergstrom, age 93 passed away June 22, 2011 in Bellingham. She was born June 4, 1918 in Everett, WA to Charles and Margret (Bowen) Bergstrom. Margaret was a secretary for 20 years at Oeser Cedar Co., and for 18 years at Ershigs in Bellingham. Margaret enjoyed quilting, reading and collecting books, traveling, and spending time with...
Beryl Martin
Jun 22, 2011
6/29/1920 – 6/22/2011 Beryl Ione Martin passed away June 22, 2011 in Bellingham. She was born June 29, 1920. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Nellie (Marsh) Worthington, her beloved husband, Joseph A. Martin, and her brothers Carl and Harley Worthington. Beryl is survived by her nephews Dale (Wyona) and Glen (Nancy) Worthington, 1 great-nephew, 3...
John Gagne
Jun 20, 2011
06/06/1930-06/20/2011 John M. Gagne, age 81 of Bellingham, WA, died on June 20, 2011. He was born on June 6, 1930 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bellingham, the second child born to Archie and Gertrude (McIrvin) Gagne. John attended Whatcom County schools and graduated from Bellingham High School, Class of 1948. He graduated from the University of Washington with a...
Dennis Jones
Jun 20, 2011
04/09/1945-06/20/2011 Dennis R. Jones, 66, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2011. He was born April 9, 1945 in Burbank, Calif., to Reynard and Helen “Jerry” (McGowan) Jones. High school sweethearts Dennis and Heidi married on August 20, 1966, in Los Altos, Calif. Dennis was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a teacher and a business...
Jeffrey Frith
Jun 18, 2011
03/20/1961-06/18/2011 Jeff Frith, age 50, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 in Bellingham. He was born March 20, 1961 in Mukilteo, WA to Ted and Norma Frith. Jeff loved working with his hands, restoring cars and boats, and boating in the San Juan Islands. Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Judy, daughters Jessica and Jamie, parents...
Rose Rogers
Jun 15, 2011
04/17/1924-06/15/2011 Rose Marie Rogers, age 87, passed away on June 15, 2011. She was born April 17, 1924 in Harvey, Illinois to Walter and Frieda Reely. In her early years, Rose worked at an airplane factory to earn a living. She enjoyed swimming and was involved in many singing groups, but her passion in life was dancing. Rose danced all...
Edward Dowd,
Jun 1, 2011
06/28/1933-06/01/2011 Ed was born in and loved New York. He was an active member of Assumption Church and served as a Eucharistic minister to the sick, homebound, and hospitalized. He was a proud Army veteran who served our country in battle during the Korean War. Ed was a proud employee of Bellingham Cold Storage for over 25 years. He was...
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