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Mary Ellen Mauler
Jan 14, 2019
Our loving family matriarch, Mary Ellen (Pearson) Mauler, age 94, passed away peacefully at home in Ferndale on January 14, 2019. She was born July 5, 1924 in Pleasanton, NE to Franklin and Jennie Pearson; one of seven children. Mary Ellen moved to Washington with her mother and siblings after her father's passing. She married Errol Mauler on March 11,...
Howard P. Arrington
Jan 10, 2019
Early on Thursday, January 10, 2019, Howard Parker Arrington left this life and joined his wife Mary in heaven. Born September 11, 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida to Thomas Hayes Arrington and Rose Margaret Parker. Howard was raised in Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee and spent significant time with his maternal grandparents. He played tuba and drums in his High school...
Wolfgang Georg Schlager
Jan 9, 2019
Wolfgang Schlager, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in Bellingham. He was 83, born in Nuremberg, Germany on March 11, 1935 to Franz and Anneliese (Lotter) Schlager. He grew up in Nuremberg and after schooling Wolfgang went to sea with the Merchant Marine. In 1969 he married Angelika Franke and he went to work in the...
John M Barberi Sr.
Jan 9, 2019
John M. Barberi Sr., age 90 of Bellingham, died on January 9th, 2019. Major Barberi was born on January 25th, 1928, in Newark, NY to Francis and Elizabeth Barberi, both immigrants from Italy. He joined the Merchant Marines at age 16 and found himself in France when Japan surrendered in 1945. He continued sailing until 1948 when he joined the...
Phyllis Eloise (Tweit) Rall
Jan 7, 2019
Phyllis Eloise (Tweit) Rall, age 89, passed away in Bellingham, WA on January 7th, 2019, just over two weeks after her brother Gordy passed away. She was born the youngest of three, born January 26, 1929 to Norman and Alice Tweit in Bellingham. She loved music and was the lead in several operettas during high school. She attended the University...
Dana Bauer
Jan 4, 2019
Dana Bauer, age 84 of Bellingham, passed away on January 4, 2019 in Bellingham. She was born on June 23, 1934 in Miltona, MN to John and Florence Johnson. Dana was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Dick” Bauer and siblings Dean Johnson and Eleanor Peterson. She is survived by her daughters Marie Bauer-Woodard and Karen Hays (Mike), grandchildren...
Kenneth A. Pyeatt
Jan 3, 2019
Ken Pyeatt, age 75, passed away in Bellingham on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born September 29, 1943 in Bellingham to Ken and Rose Pyeatt. Ken graduated from Bellingham High School and owned and operated Cascade Motors in Bellingham for many years. He was an avid animal lover and will be greatly missed by pets Brandy and Missy. Ken...
Fay Fenske
Jan 3, 2019
Fay Emily Fenske, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 66, born February 22, 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT to Benjamin and Helen (Robertson) Burnett. Fay is survived by her daughters, Emily Fenske and Trista (Joel) Metz; sister Julia Durr, brother Martin Burnett and sister Benita Ballif, and many nieces and...
Joe C. Greco
Jan 2, 2019
Joseph "Joe" Greco, age 61, life-long resident of Bellingham passed away in his home January 2nd, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1957 in Bellingham. Joe is survived by his wife Jan; daughter Chris Montrose (Grandchildren Dominique & Dante); daughter Jennifer Greco; son Joey Greco (Granddaughter Maci); daughter Jessie Everson (son-in-law Matt, Grandson Quinn); Sisters: Carol Armstrong; Pat Hamaker...
Betty Lou Kuljis
Dec 31, 2018
Betty Lou Kuljis, age 85, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on December 31, 2018, on the Island of Maui. She was surrounded by her husband and her three children. Betty lost her courageous fight against cancer after a six month long battle. Betty was born to Kay and Bert Kohler in Balfour, North Dakota on January 4, 1933. She is...
Terry Busch
Dec 27, 2018
It is with tender hearts and cherished memories that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend Terry Busch. Terry died at home on Thursday, December 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a four year journey with Lewy Body Dementia. Terrien Jerome Busch was born on September 28, 1940 in Colfax, WA to...
Mamie M. Stamm
Dec 24, 2018
Mamie Stamm, age 90, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on December 24, 2018. She was born November 5, 1928 in Scotland to Jimmy and Agnes Smith. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale on Wednesday, December 2, 2018 at 2 PM. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Sylvana Helen (Genther) Follis
Dec 23, 2018
Helen “Skee” Follis, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the age of 95. She was the second youngest of nine children born to Charles and Mae Genther on December 12, 1923. Helen was a loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist and friend. She was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Helen attended Campus School,...
Gordon E. Tweit
Dec 22, 2018
Gordy Tweit, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22nd at Whatcom Hospice House. He was born June 4, 1926 in Bellingham to Norman and Alice (Peterson) Tweit. Gordy graduated from Bellingham High School and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He went on to earn his degree in Pharmacy at the University of Washington. Gordy owned and...
Barbara Gillespie
Dec 21, 2018
Longtime resident, Barbara Gillespie, age 95, passed away, Friday, December 21, in Bellingham, WA. Barbara was born on February 17, 1923 in Sacramento, CA to parents Ruby and Alfred McFall. She graduated from San Francisco College for Women in 1946 and was employed by United Air Lines. She married Roy Gillespie in 1948 and relocated to Eugene, OR. While in...
Ruth Mulvihill Noren
Dec 17, 2018
Ruth Mulvihill Noren, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2018. She was born September 1, 1940 in Morris, MN to LuVerne and Eleanor Mulvihill. Ruth loved adventures and in earlier years she served in the Peace Corps in Tunisia. Ruth had over thirty years of experience as a counselor and therapist with children, adolescents, adults and families. She...
Elvira Elena Onofrey
Dec 13, 2018
A Celebration of Elvira's life will be held at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway St. in Bellingham at 3 PM on Tuesday, December 18th.
Taylour Lee Anonson
Dec 10, 2018
Taylour Anonson passed away on December 10th, 2018 in Blaine. Taylour was born on June 29th, 1991 in Bellingham to Larry Anonson and Karen (Sherby) Clawson. Taylour was a creative, funny, and loving person who enjoyed writing, drawing, and sewing. She impacted many lives and will be sorely missed. She was predeceased by her father Larry. Taylour is survived by...
Karin Marie Frost
Dec 9, 2018
Karin Frost, age 47, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on December 9, 2018. She was born April 22, 1971 in Bellingham to Doug and Eleanor (Sluys) Frost. Karin was a lifetime Bellingham resident and graduated from Bellingham High School. Karin was a crafter and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a loving mom to her son Tyler and was extremely...
Sheila Jean Randall
Dec 5, 2018
Sheila Jean Campbell Randall, age 92, died peacefully on December 5, 2018, in Bellingham. She was born August 9, 1926, in Tacoma, Washington to John and Joan Campbell. She graduated from the University of Washington School of Nursing in 1951. While working in San Francisco, she met Thomas Randall. They were married in 1955 in Tacoma. Tom was a naval...
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