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Galina P. Grigorchenkova
Dec 17, 2016
Galina P. Grigorchenkova passed away on December 17, 2016. Services were held in Bellingham. Share your memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Margaret “Peggy” Cooke
Dec 16, 2016
Former Mesa, AZ resident Peggy Cooke passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at home in Bellingham, WA. She was born December 11, 1928 in Streator, IL to William and Lucille Lockett. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, daughter Sue, and brother Jack. She is survived by her sons Tom Cooke (wife Nancy McMaster) of Bellingham, WA, and...
Irene C. Baker
Dec 15, 2016
Irene C. Baker went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 15, 2016. She was born in Bellingham, WA, on August 14, 1924 to Park and Sophia Chetwood. Irene graduated from Bellingham High and earned a B.A. at Whitman and an M.A at WWU. She taught Drama and Speech at Bellingham High School and Speech at WWU. Irene was...
David Edwin Martin
Dec 15, 2016
David was born in Rockport, Massachusetts to Catherine and Ford Martin. In his youth he developed a passion for the outdoors, hunting, boating and sports that followed him through his entire life. He attended McGill University where he was part of the McGill Redman football team that won the Canadian football national championship in 1960. After college he joined the...
Manuel Baca Leon
Dec 12, 2016
Manuel Baca Leon, passed away December 12, 2016 at home in Everson, Washington. He was born June 20, 1968 in Mexico. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17th at 10 AM. Fr. Jose Alvarez will be officiating. Share memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Lois Ann Stromme Himebaugh
Dec 11, 2016
Lois Ann Stromme Himebaugh, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. She was 87, born in Auburn, WA, on January 11, 1929, to William and Gertrude (McKay) Markwell. On February 22, 1952, Lois married Rolfe Stromme. Rolfe preceded her in death in May of 1987. Lois then married David Himebaugh and he preceded her in death in August...
Chester "Chet" Ressler
Dec 11, 2016
Chet Ressler, age 91 of Bellingham, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born May 30, 1925 in Finley, ND to Frank and Edith (Wenlick) Ressler. Chet served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46. He was a career Longshoreman and a member of ILWU Local 7. Chet was also a member of the VFW Post #1585, the American Legion...
Gary C. Smith
Dec 10, 2016
Gary Chapman Smith of Bellingham, Washington died peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Born January 5, 1952, Gary was the son of Barbara Ballou Smith and the late Mason Smith. He was raised in New Canaan, Connecticut and was a graduate of New York University. Gary loved animals, the Puget Sound, and his work as an award winning Advertising Agency...
Jesus Pablo
Dec 10, 2016
Jesus Pablo, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016, in Bellingham. He was 85, born in Agana, Guam on September 22, 1931 to Jose and Concepcion (Mendiola) Pablo. In Guam, Jesus taught school and was a Boy Scout Scoutmaster prior to joining the U.S. Army. After two years in the Army, he joined the U.S. Air Force and...
Shawn Paul Kidwell
Dec 9, 2016
Shawn Kidwell, age 52 of Bellingham, passed away unexpectedly in Bellingham on Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born June 26, 1964 in Pullman, WA. Shawn had a passion for music and enjoyed singing and playing keyboard and flute. He loved dogs, fishing and boating, and was a talented career electronics technician. Shawn was always friendly, kind and gentle towards...
Virginia Diaz Singh
Dec 7, 2016
Virginia Singh, age 80, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on December 7, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1936 in Jerome, AZ. Virginia was predeceased by her husband Ram Singh. She is survived by her five children, Terry Perez, Ron (Rose) Singh, Ram (Cindy) Singh, Jr, David (Sharon) Singh and Rick Singh-Johal, sisters Banty (Mike) DeBere and Santie Williams,...
Robert E. Reid
Dec 5, 2016
Robert “Bob” Reid, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Bellingham on Monday, December 5, 2016. Bob was born to Russell and Ranghild (Newlean) Reid on January 23, 1930 in Bellingham. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1948 and graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Business. Bob married Grace Rocke on September 30, 1950...
Richard L. Purtill, Phd
Dec 4, 2016
Philosopher and Fantasy Author Richard Purtill, age 85, died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at home in Bellingham. He was born March 12, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Bertha Purtill. Richard was stationed in England while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He earned his B.A. and PhD at the University of Chicago. He married Betty...
Ted J. Mastor
Dec 3, 2016
Theodore “Ted” J. Mastor, age 85 of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 with his wife Bev at his side. Ted was born to John and Rena Mastor on December 21, 1930 in Everett, WA. He graduated from Bellingham High School, class of 1948, and served in the U.S. Air Force at Murphy Dome, Alaska, during the...
Frances Irene Burrus
Dec 3, 2016
Frances I. “Frankie” Burrus, age 93, passed away on December 3, 2016. She was born in Great Falls, Montana on July 18, 1923 to Eugene and Irene Lee. Frankie graduated from High School in 1940 in Great Falls, Montana. She graduated from Columbus School of nursing in Great Falls in 1944. During her lifetime she held several jobs as a...
Gary A Chris
Dec 3, 2016
Gary A Chris age 57 passed away suddenly on December 3, 2016, while on business travel in Sydney, Australia. Gary was born in Seattle, Washington, on September 18, 1959 to Alfred and Barbara Chris. He remained in the Seattle area until 1994, before moving to Bellingham, Washington with his wife Debbie. Gary graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle. During...
Dorothy E. Smith
Nov 28, 2016
Dorothy Smith, age 92 passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on Monday, November 28, 2016. She was born in Taylorville, IL on December 23, 1923 to John and Georgette Cairns. The family moved to Bellingham when Dorothy was an infant. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughter Rita, sister Mary and brother Jules. She is survived...
Gina "Jean" Dewilde
Nov 28, 2016
Gina Hilbrants deWilde passed away peacefully on November 28, 2016 at the age of 95. She will be remembered as selfless, loving and steadfast, always putting the needs of those who she loved before herself. Gina was born on March 1, 1921 in Eelde, Netherlands where she spent her childhood. On June 14, 1947, at the close of WWII, she...
Betty I. Grothe
Nov 26, 2016
Betty I. Grothe passed away in Stanwood, WA on November 26, 2016. She was born in Ponsford, MN on February 20, 1931 to Richard and Bernice Fitch. Betty was an avid flower gardener and was especially proud of her roses. She was predeceased by her husband Henry “Hank” Grothe and sister Joyce Lucht. Betty is survived by her daughter Linda...
Betty Grace Davie
Nov 25, 2016
Betty Grace Davie passed away in Bellingham, WA on November 25, 2016. She was born in Rugby, ND on October 13, 1938 to Ernest and Catherine (Rohrer) Hall. Betty enjoyed watching the Mariners and the Seahawks and spending time with her family. Betty is survived by her son Ray (Amber) Davie, daughter Teresa (Marti) Worden, son Robert (Harmony) Davie, grandchildren...
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