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Joann Fields Breznay
Dec 25, 2021
JoAnn Fields Breznay died December 25, 2021 in Bellingham, WA. She was 78 years old. JoAnn was born August 20, 1943 in Seattle, WA to Jean Krueger Fields and Richard Woodward Fields. She was a dark haired doe-eyed cherub-like beauty. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, James Peter Breznay and her parents, Jean Krueger Fields and Richard Woodward...
Janice Carol Edgekoski
Dec 25, 2021
Janice Edgekoski, age 79, passed away in Everett, WA on December 25, 2021. She was born in Arlington, WA on November 4, 1942 to Carl and Ella (Yost) Mattson. She married Robert A. “Bob” Edgekoski on May 23, 1963 in Arlington, WA. Janice loved spending time at the family cabin on Camano Island and in her garden. She was outgoing...
Joan Patenaude
Dec 24, 2021
Joan Patenaude passed away peacefully December 24, 2021 at age 84, at her residence in Kirkland, WA. She was one of twelve children, born in Kincaid, Saskatchewan, Canada, and a twin to sister, Judy Jackson (2010). She came to the US in 1961 when she married Pete Patenaude in 2012. In 1976 they moved to Bellingham where they owned and...
Marcella Ann Waite
Dec 24, 2021
Marcy Waite, wife of Herb Cole, was born in Port Angeles, Washington, the third daughter of Paul and Martha (Hanson) Waite. She graduated from Western Washington College of Education in Bellingham, and later earned her Master's degree from University of Portland. She was a dedicated teacher for 38 years, first at Nooksack Valley Junior and Senior High School, then at...
Steven Holm Griggs
Dec 23, 2021
Steven Holm Griggs crossed the finish line to heaven on December 23, 2021 after a valiant run with life. He was born March 26, 1975 to John and Donel Griggs. Raised in Bellingham, Washington he graduated from Sehome High School. He attended WSU and later graduated from Bellingham Technical College with a degree in Computer Network Support. After working in...
Randall "Randy" S. Sanders
Dec 22, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Randall Scott Sanders at age 70 in Blaine, Washington. Randy was born on December 28, 1950, in Bellingham, Washington to Virginia (Ginger) Daisy Donnett Miller Sanders and George (Scotty) Frazey Sanders. Randy was the oldest of three sons, and his brothers are Steven Lynn and Mark Dean. Randy was a...
David Taylor
Dec 21, 2021
David Taylor passed away December 21, 2021. He grew up in Ferndale WA, graduated from FHS in 1986. He was a born-again Christian, a man of deep faith, and a true outdoorsman. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend and a true gentleman. He spent most of his time growing up in Whatcom County hunting and...
Rolland K. Miller
Dec 19, 2021
Rolland Miller was born on August 26, 1932 in Sedro Woolley, WA to Rolland Sr. and Doris (Hays) Miller. A proud veteran, he served two tours in the U.S. Navy during Korean War. Rolland loved reading, crossword puzzles, taking walks, and long talks with neighbors over coffee. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Thursday, December 30th...
Douglas J. Ericksen
Dec 17, 2021
Douglas J. Ericksen passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the age of 52, following a battle with Covid-19. He was born in Bellingham, WA on January 28, 1969 to Rev. Leonard C. and Bettelou (Macdonald) Ericksen. Doug attended Lowell Elementary and Fairhaven Middle School before graduating with honors from Sehome High School in 1987. During his years as...
Lynn Victoria Gobush
Dec 13, 2021
Lynn Victoria Gobush (née Wyman) passed away peacefully on Dec. 13 at St. Joseph’s hospital in Bellingham, Washington, succumbing to pneumonia. She was 74. Born an only child in Collinsville, Illinois to parents of modest means heralding from Eastern Europe, Lynn excelled in school and paid her way through college, graduating with honors from Southern Illinois University. In 1969, she...
James Richard Welden
Dec 11, 2021
James Welden, age 79, passed away on December 11, 2021 in Bellingham. Jim was born August 20, 1942 in Seattle, Washington to Jim and Julie Welden. He attended John B. Allen Elementary School and Lincoln High School where he was an active member of the scull boat crew rowing team. After graduating high school, he served in the United States...
Donald Charles Whitney
Dec 2, 2021
Donald Charles Whitney passed away at Hospice House in the early morning hours of December 2, 2021 after a courageous 20-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Bellingham on September 15, 1942 to Donald Claire and Helen Charlotte Whitney, graduated from Bellingham High School in 1960 and earned a BA in Business Administration from Western Washington University. He...
Peter E. Zankich
Nov 27, 2021
Peter E. “Sockeye Pete” Zankich, age 88, passed away November 27, 2021 at his Bellingham home, with his immediate family at his side. Pete was born in Bellingham on January 30, 1933 to Anton and Annie (Dean) Zankich. In 1953, Pete married the love of his life, Darlene Ford, and together they raised their three children, Tony, Cheryl and John....
Richard Allen Dixon
Nov 23, 2021
Richard Allen Dixon, age 83, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s; a battle he could not understand and could not win. He died peacefully at his home on Lummi Island, Washington, on November 23, 2021. Richard was a loved husband, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great Papa, and Uncle. He liked having his family around. He especially enjoyed watching the little ones play....
Doris E. Dixon
Nov 18, 2021
Doris Dixon, age 96, passed away in Bellingham, WA on November 18, 2021. Doris was born in Seattle, WA to Thomas and Jennie Holmes. Doris has been described as a “firecracker.” She was chatty and always had a story to tell. Doris married Billy Dixon on January 20, 1949 in Bellingham. Together they raised their two children, Mike and Kathy....
Maryann Abrams-Embry
Nov 18, 2021
Maryann Abrams-Embry, age 64, passed away in Bellingham, WA on November 18, 2021. Maryann was born in Manhattan, NY to Erich and Elsie Schubert. Maryann will be remembered for her kind and caring nature. Family was very important to Maryann and if she was unable to be with her family in person, she would make a point to connect with...
Cheryl Anne Webster
Nov 18, 2021
Cheryl Anne “Cherie” Webster, age 76, passed away in her Bellingham home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Andy Webster; her children Carrie Webster and Michael (Nicole) Colovos; Andy’s daughters Amanda (Matt) Glenovich and Amy (Thad) Swanson; grandchildren Taylor Webster, Maximilian, Arlo, and Finn Colovos, Frankie Glenovich, Conner Swanson, and Harper Swanson....
Jeffrey L. Charlton
Nov 14, 2021
Jeff Charlton, age 54, passed away at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham on November 14, 2021. He was born December 9, 1966 in Bellingham to Melvin and Janet Charlton. Jeff graduated from Bellingham High School in 1986. Jeff had many close friends who were more like family. Jeff dedicated his career to taking care of the residents at the...
David James Varner
Nov 13, 2021
DAVID JAMES VARNER Distinguished architect, dies at 61 An exemplary practitioner, leader, and mentor, his outstanding career spanned more than 35 years working for some of Washington, DC’s most notable architecture firms. David James Varner, a distinguished architect and leader in the Washington, DC architectural community, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday, November 13 at home in Bellingham,...
Emily A. Mcglinchy
Nov 12, 2021
Emily Ann McGlinchy passed away at home on November 12, 2021, resting with her family and her dog, Olivia. Emily was born on May 28, 1986, to Tim and Dell (Ross) McGlinchy, and was the second of six children. She grew up on Camano Island and graduated from Stanwood High School in 2005. Emily’s grandparents, Jimmy and Eula McGlinchy and...
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