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Julie Kathleen Isakson
Jul 26, 2021
Julie Isakson, age 69 of Ferndale, WA, passed away at her home on July 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Dan Isakson, her son Jeremy Schneider, and her parents Marion (Benthin) and Vernon Bingham. Julie is survived by her daughter Jennifer; five grandchildren; her brother Jack; sister Diane; Dan’s family - father-in-law Ray Isakson, Jacklyn Isakson...
Karen Lee Lyson
Jul 21, 2021
Karen Lyson, age 65, passed away in Missouri. She was born November 20, 1955 in Bellingham to Thomas and Mary Ellen (Catlin) Patenall. Karen always took care of her family and dearly loved her dog Raider. Her hobbies included photography, cooking, baking, swimming and crochet. She was like a second mom to her nieces and nephews, especially Renee Lucht Babayan,...
Sally Lee Hansberry
Jul 21, 2021
Sally Hansberry, age 87, passed away in Bellingham on July 21, 2021. She was born March 20, 1934 in Portland, OR. Sally graduated from Highline High School in Burien and earned her BA and MA in Education at WWU. She married Harold Hansberry on August 19, 1961 in Seattle. Sally was active with AAUW and the League of Women Voters....
Doris Mae Mcconnell
Jul 20, 2021
Doris Mae McConnell, age 82, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born in Portland, OR, the youngest of eight children born to Lilly (Rehwalt) and Ernst Scholz. She grew up on the family farm in Cornelius, Oregon, and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1956. After high school Doris worked as a telephone operator, and...
Joan L. Marcus
Jul 18, 2021
Joan Lorraine Marcus, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 18, 2021 in Bellingham. She was born (at home) in Chapman Camp located in Kimberly, British Columbia to Arthur and Henrietta Southwell on May 16th, 1934. Joan was educated in Victoria by the Sisters of St. Ann’s, the same school attended by her mother. In her...
Sonnie Atkinson
Jul 14, 2021
Sonnie Atkinson, of Bellingham, WA, passed away suddenly on July 14, 2021 at his home. He was 48, born in Cleveland, OH on November 25, 1972. Sonnie was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin Atkinson Sr., his grandmother Cecelia Atkinson, his father Marvin Atkinson Jr., his mother Beatrice Hart, his uncle Eugene Hart, his aunts, Sharon Anniskett and Faye...
Lowry "Kirk" Bunn
Jul 14, 2021
Kirk Bunn, age 73, passed away in Bellingham on July 14, 2021. Kirk was a pilot in the US Navy and later flew commercially. He will be dearly missed. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Richard Lee Clearman
Jul 10, 2021
Richard Lee Clearman, of Bellingham, WA, passed away at his home on July 10, 2021. He was 86, born in Bremerton, WA on October 23, 1934 to Loretta (Higbee) and Floyd Lee Clearman. Rich graduated in 1954 from Ephrata High School, earned his accounting degree at the University of Washington, and earned his MBA at City University in 1978. He...
Ruth Elaine Spisak
Jul 9, 2021
Ruth Elaine Spisak passed away on Friday, July 9, at Highgate Assisting Living in Bellingham, WA. She was 97. She was born March 22, 1924 in Los Angeles, California, married Frank Spisak in June of 1946, and traveled the world with him during his 30+ years of service in the U.S. Navy. Frank and Ruth moved to Bellingham in 1969...
Bret Alan Espey
Jul 6, 2021
Bret Espey, age 54, passed away in Bellingham on July 6, 2021. He was born August 9, 1966 in Seattle to Alan and Roberta Espey. Bret graduated from Lindbergh High School in Renton and later graduated from WWU with a degree in accounting. He married Kathy Lewis on May 18, 1991 in Houston, MS. He was recently hired as a...
Charles L. "Chuck" Mortimer
Jun 30, 2021
Charles L. "Chuck" Mortimer passed away on June 30, 2021 in Bellingham, Washington. Chuck was born on March 8, 1958 in Bellingham, Washington to James Mortimer and Mary Sue (Allen) Wright. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman working for Bellingham City Parks for many years and hiked and hang-glided off Blanchard Mountain. Chuck is preceded in death by his father James...
Marlene Erickson
Jun 29, 2021
Marlene Ruth Slingsby Erickson was a social worker for the Washington State Department of Social Services. The thing she loved most in the world were her three daughters Debra, Linda, and Susan. She said they were the best thing that she did in her life. Born September 22, 1935, to Minor and Ruth (Telecky) Slingsby in Wenatchee, Wash., Ms. Erickson...
Michael Price
Jun 28, 2021
Ferndale , Washington - Mike Price, age 66, passed away at home in Ferndale on June 28, 2021. He was born February 26, 1955 in Seattle, WA to Francis and Ethel (Miller) Price. Mike was independent, kind and easy going. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ethel, and his step-father Jake Plummer. He is survived by...
John E. "Jack" Kirkbride
Jun 27, 2021
Jack Kirkbride, age 82, passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born October 26, 1938 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to John and Violet Kirkbride. Jack attended Bellingham High School and went on to serve in the US Marine Corps. He married Rose Marie Clymer on December 10, 1959. Jack was a career machinist with Georgia...
Nena O’Connell
Jun 25, 2021
On June 25th, 2021 surrounded by family, Nena O'Connell peacefully passed away and is now in Heaven teaching angels how to gracefully love. Known for her epic dress up parties, world famous margaritas and her generous bright spirit, Nena shared her table, her food, her heart and her warmth with family and friends alike. In this life, not much is...
Ximena Nicole Martinez-Gutierrez
Jun 23, 2021
Ximena Nicole Martinez-Gutierrez or "Mocita" as the family loved to call her, was born on September 27th 2016 and passed on June 23rd 2021. In her short 4 years Mocita brought so much joy and happiness into this world. Her smile and laughter was enough to light up an entire room. There was always something so special about Mocita, like...
Erna E. Jensen
Jun 21, 2021
Mom passed away one day after her 96th birthday. She was born in Dover, Denmark. In 1958 the family moved to Canada for three years before immigrating to the United States. They settled in Bellingham June 1, 1961. After retiring, Mom and Dad spent 15 years wintering in California and enjoyed the “snowbird” lifestyle and sunshine, but also loved coming...
John Anthony Gauthier
Jun 15, 2021
Longtime Bellingham resident John Gauthier, age 72, passed away at home in Lynnwood on June 15, 2021. Please contact Westford Funeral Home for service details. Share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Martha Helena “Elaine” Dejong
Jun 14, 2021
Martha Helena "Elaine" DeJong, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born April 20, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to Green "Max" and Helen Smith. Wife, mother and entrepreneur, Elaine founded one of the first agencies in Washington State that supported independent living for individuals experiencing disabilities. With a deep sense of compassion, her advocacy impacted...
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