Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Bellingham, WA, Whatcom County & Surrounding Areas

Dennis C. Susdorf

Dennis C. Susdorf

Mar 25, 2018

Dennis C. Susdorf was born to Ralph and Vera (Anderson) Susdorf in Bellingham on April 29, 1929. He attended Bellingham High School, graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle, and returned to Bellingham where he worked for his uncles at their grocery store in Fairhaven. Dennis served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He married Thelma Ray and they later lived...

Kathleen H Peters

Kathleen H Peters

Mar 24, 2018

Kathleen Peters passed away on March 24th, 2018 at her home in Custer, WA. Kathleen was born on September 11, 1944 in Ellensburg, WA to ¬¬¬Chester and Erma Embree. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister June Embree and her brother Russell Embree. Kathleen is survived by her husband Gary Peters, son Michael (Andrea) Larson, step-son Steven Peters, step-daughter...

Sandra Jewell French

Sandra Jewell French

Mar 24, 2018

What makes a good day? For Sandra Jewell “Gma” French a good day was simple; quality time with the people she loved. A good day was full of belly-laughter, family stories, full plates and full bellies, and a good cup of coffee. Her open heartedness and her effortless generosity enabled everyone around her to feel the powerful love she exuded....

Janet L Swan

Janet L Swan

Mar 22, 2018

Janet L. Swan passed away on March 22, 2018 in Bellingham, WA. Janet was born on August 4, 1938 in Sparta, WI to Elmer and Lola Olsen. She was one of four children, and was an identical twin with her sister, Jane. She graduated from Nursing School in 1959 from Madison General Hospital in Madison, WI. Janet married D. Richard...

Millie Countryman Bushore

Millie Countryman Bushore

Mar 22, 2018

Mildred E. “Millie” Countryman Bushore, age 75, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on March 22, 2018. She was born May 5, 1942 in Methow, WA to Ralph and Lucile (Bruns) Countryman. She was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and graduated from Ferndale High School. Millie was an active member of Christ Community Church (now Hillsong) and Christ the King...

Edward B. Warner

Edward B. Warner

Mar 19, 2018

Ed Warner, age 67, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on March 19, 2018. Ed was born November 6, 1950 in Renton, WA to Jack and Gladie Warner. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1969 and worked as a commercial welder. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his three children, Ed (wife Lisa) Warner...

Corbet Stevens

Corbet Stevens

Mar 15, 2018

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness the family of Corbet Erick Stevens announces the peaceful passing of their beloved son and brother. Corbet passed away at his home on March 15, 2018. Corbet was born on May 17, 1984, to Victoria and Erick Stevens in Bellingham, Washington. He grew up in Ferndale and graduated from Ferndale High School...

Bill Neal Cook

Bill Neal Cook

Mar 13, 2018

Bill Neal Cook, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Bill was 93, born in Fairview, KS to Forest and Gladys (Guider) Cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Forest, Norm, John, Gene, and Jack Cook; three sisters, Norma Thorneycroft, Betty Cook and Sandra Cook. Bill is survived by his wife Elcey; son Nathan...

Theodora Isabelle Brennan

Theodora Isabelle Brennan

Mar 12, 2018

Theodora I. Brennan, of Ferndale, WA, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. She was 93, born in Rochester, MN on August 6, 1924 to Donald and Christina (Altona) Whitesmith. Theodora married George H. Brennan in 1942. George preceded her in death in 2003. Theodora was a long-term resident of Whatcom County. After her family, her second love was living in...

Donn Elkington Seeley

Donn Elkington Seeley

Mar 11, 2018

Donn Elkington Seeley passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018 of natural causes. Donn was born on August 5, 1925 in Chillicothe, Illinois to James and Maude (Elkington) Seeley. He attended Duke University before proudly joining the US Navy in 1942 and trained as a pilot. After an Honorary Discharge, he completed the University of Wisconsin's Electrical Engineering program. In...

Clark Robert Elliott

Clark Robert Elliott

Mar 4, 2018

Clark Robert William Elliott, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and friend to many, died suddenly and peacefully in his apartment on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 while getting ready to spend the evening with friends. Clark was 35 years old, born in Spokane, Washington on August 10, 1982 to David W. and Deana A. (Costello) Elliott. He grew up in...

Jack T. Andrew

Jack T. Andrew

Mar 4, 2018

You and me. . . As I come in for a landing at SeaTac and view the sun setting over the Olympic mountains and see the city of Seattle skyline I am brought back to so many times of our past: the you and me times. You and me taking the bus downtown as children. You and me going to...

Helen Marie Cole

Helen Marie Cole

Feb 27, 2018

Marie Cole, age 85, passed away on February 27, 2018 in Bellingham, WA. Marie was born November 10, 1932 in Tacoma, WA to Selby and Rachel Cole. She graduated from Bellingham High School and then earned a teaching degree at Western Washington School of Education (now Western Washington University). Marie was a career elementary school teacher, a dedicated gardener and...

Richard "Dick" Mcgrew

Richard "Dick" Mcgrew

Feb 26, 2018

Dick McGrew, age 82, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2018 in Bellingham. He was born on June 22, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL to Richard and Juanita McGrew. While serving in the U.S. Navy he met Joan Wilkinson; they were married on December 30, 1960 in Kirkland, WA. Dick worked as a motorcycle mechanic and...

Frances C. Anderson

Frances C. Anderson

Feb 26, 2018

Frances Anderson, age 99, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on February 26, 2018. Frances was born October 3, 1918 in Minneapolis, MN to Gladys Marr and Frank Coyle. She received tap dance lessons from an early age. While attending the University of Minnesota in the 1930’s she met her future husband, William K. Anderson, who would later earn the rank...

Lilly A Flugekvam

Lilly A Flugekvam

Feb 25, 2018

Lilly A. Flugekvam, long time resident of Bellingham, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the age of 95. She was born in Wolf Point, MT on June 21, 1922 to Lorents and Andrea (Ryan) Aasheim. Lilly was preceded in death by her husband Harvey in 1970, brother Lloyd Aasheim in 2014 and sister Ruth Aasheim in 2016. She is...

Loretta J Dansey

Loretta J Dansey

Feb 25, 2018

Loretta J. Dansey, age 94, passed away on February 25, 2018 in Bellingham, WA. Loretta was born on March 15, 1923 in Torrington, CT, to Joseph and Domicelle Babrauckas. Loretta married the love of her life, Ronald Dansey, on September 25, 1963 in San Francisco, CA. She has been a devoted Catholic her entire life and a member of Church...

Mary Chris Ballard

Mary Chris Ballard

Feb 21, 2018

Mary Chris Ballard, age 54, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2018 in Lynnwood, WA. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School where she played on the state championship basketball team. She graduated in 1981. She later earned her AA at Skagit Valley College and proudly served in the U.S. Army. She was predeceased by her father Jack...

Helen Jean Van Voorst

Helen Jean Van Voorst

Feb 17, 2018

Jean Van Voorst, life resident of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. Jean was 91, born in Bellingham on December 10, 1926 to George and Martha (Peters) Urness. She was an active member of the Bellingham Elks Emblem Club, was an avid reader and knitter, and volunteered for numerous local charities and non-profits. Jean was described by many as...

Sukie Aberle

Sukie Aberle

Feb 17, 2018

Sukie Aberle, loving wife and mother, passed away on February 17, 2018 at the age of 78. She was born May 7, 1939 in Seoul, South Korea. Sukie came to the U.S. in 1965, where she lived, for many years, in Mount Vernon, WA, later moving to Longview, WA, and finally resided in Bellingham, WA, with her husband and children,...