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Jerrold Douglas Mcalpine
Sep 7, 2016
Surrounded by loved ones, Jerry McAlpine passed away peacefully at the Whatcom Hospice House on Wed, Sept 7, 2016. After battling pancreatic cancer, Jerry's life ended too soon at the age of 68. Jerry spent his first five years in Garberville, CA before moving back with his family to their "roots" in Whatcom County. Other than a few years recently...
Duane Lewis Fear
Sep 3, 2016
Duane Lewis Fear passed away at Swedish Hospital ICU in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, September 3, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long and valiant struggle due to complications after surgery. Duane was born October 18, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to Carl and Erma (Calhoon) Fear. He was the second of their three children. Duane attended...
Donald Charles Wood
Sep 3, 2016
Don Wood, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2016. He was born October 17, 1954 to Charles and Dorothy Wood. Don graduated from Ferndale High School in 1973. He was a longtime member of the Laborer’s Union. Don joyfully worked at Diamond B Plumbing for nearly 20 years, where he had formed great relationships with many...
Linda B. Langey
Sep 3, 2016
Linda B. Langey, age 69, passed away on September 3, 2016. She was born in Great Falls, Montana to Donald and Frances Burrus. Linda graduated from Bismarck High School in North Dakota, earned her B.A. at the University of North Dakota, and her M.A. from Ohio University. She married Michael Langey on August 3, 1974 in Great Falls, Montana. Linda...
Ronald M. Langwell
Aug 28, 2016
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Ronald M. Langwell, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Ron was 78, born in Kansas City, KS on March 4, 1938 to Carl and Sylvia (Young) Langwell. He married Betty Burress on March 4, 1960 in Beaver, OR. He worked in management for Safeway, Reser’s Fine...
Rhonda Elizabeth Henifin Samudio
Aug 26, 2016
Rhonda Elizabeth Henifin Samudio, age 55, passed away peacefully at home in Fort Worth, TX on Friday, August 26, 2016. She was born December 22, 1960 in Bellingham, WA to Ron and Glenda (Corning) Henifin. Rhonda graduated from Sehome High School and earned her B.A. from Texas Christian University. She married James Samudio on September 23, 1990 at the family...
Edith "Sue" Dalen
Aug 26, 2016
Sue Dalen, age 96, passed away peacefully at home in Bellingham on August 26, 2016, one week and a day before her 97th birthday. Born and raised in Vancouver, WA, she graduated at the top of her class at Fort Vancouver High School and had straight A's in three years of Latin. Upon receiving a scholarship to college, she went...
Betty J. Nunamaker
Aug 24, 2016
Betty Nunamaker, age 89, of Blaine, WA passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2016. Betty was born to George and Pearl Peaster in Shawnee, OK on July 31, 1927. When Betty was 19 her parents passed away and her aunt Bessie and husband Fayette Evans cared for her. On November 1, 1947, she married Robert “Bob” Nunamaker in...
Gary A. Nelson
Aug 22, 2016
Gary A. Nelson passed away August 22, 2016 from complications of Lymphoma and a stroke. He was a well respected man in our neighborhood, who always helped friends with chores around their home. Gary also took care of shopping needs for an elderly woman who was unable to drive. He was a gentleman: kind and caring. Gary was passionate about...
Winnifred "Winnie" Desrosiers
Aug 16, 2016
Our mother, Winnie Desrosiers, passed away peacefully at home in La Conner, WA on August 16, 2016. She was 94, born March 8, 1922 in Antler, ND to Thomas and Ruth (Dipple) Rocke. Mom was dedicated to loving and caring for others, especially her husband Gerry. She deeply loved her children and wanted us to know that. Mom was an...
Don "Mikal" Thoreson
Aug 15, 2016
Mikal Thoreson, former resident of Bellingham, WA, passed away suddenly Monday, August 15, 2016 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was 62, born in Mobile, AL on November 2, 1953 to Don and Inez (Stockwell) Thoreson. Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, August 22nd; 10 a.m. visitation followed by a 12:00 Noon Service of Remembrance with reception....
Dan R. Olson
Aug 13, 2016
Dan R. Olson, age 86, passed away in Bellingham on August 13, 2016. He was born December 23, 1929 in Bellingham to Ralph O. and Louise (Moore) Olson. Dan graduated from the Campus School at Western Washington University and Bellingham High School. He married Harriet “Bunny” Follis on June 18, 1955 in Seattle. Dan earned his B.A. and Law Degree...
James S. "Jim" May
Aug 8, 2016
James “Jim” May, a life-long resident of Bellingham passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016 at Whatcom Hospice House at the age of 74. He was the only son of William and Lillian (Kalberg) May, born February 11, 1942 and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1960. Jim is survived by his partner of 25 years Lowell Wester and numerous...
George P. Costello
Aug 6, 2016
George Costello, age 85, of Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully on August 6, 2016. George was born to Peter and Rosa (Erceg) Costello in Bellingham on October 10, 1930. George attended Lowell Elementary, Fairhaven Jr. High and Bellingham High School. George was in the fishing industry for his entire career. He, along with friends Martin and Steve Kuljis, owned and...
Michael Humphrey
Aug 6, 2016
Michael Humphrey, age 93, of Bellingham, WA, died August 6, 2016. Mike was born in Lebanon, NE, on May 20, 1923 to James Bert and Evelyn Humphrey. He grew up in Casper, WY, and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in chemical engineering. Mike worked for the Mobil Corporation for 36 years. He was a World War...
Betty D. Therrien
Aug 3, 2016
Betty D. Therrien, age 88, of Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2016. Betty was born to Robert and Mary (Yoerger) Britt in Bellingham on August 29, 1927. Betty married Henry Therrien on February 29, 1968 in Portland, OR. She was a career secretary and was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she...
William F. "Bill" Reiber
Aug 2, 2016
Bill Reiber, age 82, of Bellingham, WA passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on August 2, 2016. He was born to William and Minnie (Sams) Reiber in Princeton, MN on November 22, 1933. Bill married Judith Pace on November 17, 1973 in Bellingham. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956. Bill was an active member of the Elks...
Linda C. Domonkos
Jul 30, 2016
Linda C. Domonkos, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Bellingham. Linda was 67, born on March 4, 1949 in Hoquiam, WA to Russell and Doreene (Smith) Garrison. She was preceded in death by her sister Teri Smerski and her brothers Leslie and Robert Garrison. Linda is survived by her husband, Eugene; sisters, Rosie Morgan, Olivia Jane...
Hilde Heimhilger
Jul 29, 2016
Hilde was born in Auschau-Am-Inn, Germany, a small village in Bavaria. She was the third of five siblings: 3 girls and two boys. My mother was a very feisty young girl, and the ringleader of all the village children. She often told me, her only child, of her magical childhood. She recounted many stories, such as sitting on the lid...
Cleopatra J. "Cleo" Kotsogeanis
Jul 27, 2016
Cleopatra J. “Cleo” Kotsogeanis, age 88, of Bellingham passed away July 27, 2016. She was born December 12, 1927 in Kyparissia, Greece. Cleo married George Kotsogeanis in 1955, and was a long-time member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Cleo was loved by many and will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She loved playing with her four...
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