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Melvin L. Charlton
Oct 17, 2015
Melvin L. Charlton, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at his home. He was 77, born on October 25, 1937 in Bellingham to Hazel (Flint) and Thomas Charlton. Melvin served with the US Army during the Korean War. He was a life resident of Bellingham and enjoyed fishing and crabbing and was known for his apple and...
Edward J. Disney
Oct 16, 2015
Edward J. Disney, age 62 of Bellingham, WA passed away in October. He is survived by his mother Tamar Disney and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father John Disney and Brother Mark Disney.
Richard C. Small
Oct 16, 2015
Richard Small, age 78 passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Friday, October 16, 2015. He was born to Chester and Mary (Kickhafer) Small on July 17, 1937 in Bellingham, WA. Richard graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955 and attended Western Washington College of Education (now known as WWU), obtaining his B.A. in Education. He completed his graduate studies at...
Jack H. Heller
Oct 15, 2015
Jack H. Heller, age 99, of Bellingham, WA passed away on October 15, 2015. He was born in Limestone, WA on June 27, 1916 to Noah and Agnes (Pitsch) Heller. Jack was a Lone Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Mt. Baker High School and attended college at Western. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army during...
Donald G. Holt
Oct 15, 2015
Donald G. Holt was born in Lynden, WA, the third of seven children of Leora Holt. He was preceded in death by his mother, his brother John and his sister Kathleen. He is survived by his wife Louise, son Don Jr. (Linda), brother Gordon, sisters Margaret, Patricia and Shirley, and many nieces and nephews. Donald inherited the faith of his...
James Kyle Grieve
Oct 11, 2015
James Kyle Grieve, of Bellingham, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Mount Vernon, WA. Jim was 47, born in Seattle, WA to Janet (Shields) and Gene Grieve. Jim was preceded in death by his grandmothers Olga Grieve and Betty Shields, and is survived by his wife Suzie; children, Kadi and Nick Grieve; his parents, Gene and Janet Grieve; sister...
Lois J. Martin
Oct 9, 2015
Lois Martin, age 96, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 in Kirkland, WA. She was born February 2, 1919 in Bellingham, WA to Jesse and Daisy Bond. Lois graduated from Bellingham High School in 1937. She married George A. Martin on March 11, 1944 in Bellingham. Lois was a member of First Christian Church for many years and was a...
Myrtle M. Aarstol
Oct 8, 2015
Myrtle M. Aarstol, of Everson, WA, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Bellingham. Micki was 79, born on November 17, 1935 in Grand Prairie, Alberta to Edith (Knight) and Hugh Wilson. Micki sang with Sweet Adeline’s, loved baking, cooking, gardening, and traveling and camping with her R.V. club. But most important to her was her family. Micki was preceded...
Penelope F. Cofrin
Oct 7, 2015
The sky gained a new shining star, a "true original" when Penelope F. Cofrin peacefully made her exit in her sleep on October 7, 2015. She was born in Green Bay, WI on June 14, 1953, Flag Day, and was the youngest of six children of John and Barbara Cofrin. Though she was the youngest she demanded control, famously scoffing...
Delores H Macqueen
Oct 5, 2015
Please join me, Lori MacQueen, in remembering my mother, Dee MacQueen as I bring her to final rest with my father, Don MacQueen at a memorial service at Wyoming State Veteran’s Cemetery, July 8, 2016 at 12 noon. All are welcome. Dee MacQueen, age 92, passed away on October 5, 2015 with her loving grandson, Henry Petersen, at her side....
Olga Kazantseva
Oct 1, 2015
Services for Olga Kazantseva, 85, will be held Monday, 10/5 at 7pm and Tuesday 10/6 at 11am, both at Westford Funeral Home.
James K. Hays
Sep 29, 2015
Jim Hays, age 65, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. He was born April 21, 1950 in Oakland, CA to James and Betty Hays. Jim loved spending time in the outdoors fishing and camping with his family and friends. He also enjoyed reading and collecting coins and model trains. Jim was an honest and straight-forward individual and others always knew...
Judith E. Miller
Sep 27, 2015
Judith Elaine Miller passed away September 27th, 2015, after a number of years fighting Alzheimer's. She was born in Spokane, Washington on July 31st, 1940 to Clyde and Erma Myers. She graduated from John Rodgers High School in 1959. She received her Washington State Beautician License in the spring of 1960 and married Francis (Frank) Miller that same summer on...
Anne Therese James
Sep 24, 2015
Anne Therese James passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Bellingham, WA. Anne was 48 years old. She was born in Joliet, IL on October 14, 1966 to Margaret (Decman) and Donald James. She graduated from LeClaire, Iowa Professional Nanny School and attended Scott Community College in Iowa. Anne was active in the Down Syndrome Organization of Whatcom County. Anne...
Ellen Costello
Sep 18, 2015
Ellen Costello, age 85, died September 18, 2015 at Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. She was born May 1, 1930 in Glasgow, Scotland to Peter and Elizabeth Costello. Ellen was the third of nine children. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Oranski and their son Paul. Ellen is survived by many loving relatives and friends. She will...
Betty A. Rickenbacker
Sep 17, 2015
Betty Rickenbacker, age 85 of Lynden, WA passed away on September 17, 2015. She was born on September 27, 1929 to Lee and Lorna (Triplett) Huntley and was raised by Mickey and Roy Huntley of Lynden. Betty enjoyed gardening with her husband Herman, competitive bowling, watching the Seahawks, and loved hosting family gatherings. She was an avid fan of her...
Dorothy James Wimbush
Sep 16, 2015
Dottie Wimbush, age 96, passed away peacefully in Bellevue, WA on September 16, 2015. She was born March 13, 1919 in Nanaimo, B.C. to Evan and Blodwen (Davies) James. Dottie spent many years working in her husband Perce’s accounting practice. When Perce died in 1965, Owen Olsen bought the practice and he and Dottie continued to work together for over...
Naoma B. Eastwood
Sep 16, 2015
Naoma Eastwood, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Bellingham. She was born December 7, 1934 in Bellingham to Earl and Dorothy Fralick. Naoma graduated from Bellingham High School and married Glenn Eastwood on April 10, 1954. She volunteered in numerous local organizations including St. Luke’s Hospital Guild, Campfire Girls and the Bellingham Theater Guild. She was...
Francine J. Myers
Sep 15, 2015
Francine Myers, age 71, passed away on September 15, 2015 at home in Bellingham, WA. She was born November 1, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Jennie Apostolos. She married Ralph Myers on June 18, 1966 in Indianapolis, IN. Francine was passionate about life and enjoyed Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana), painting, entertaining and making sure her guests were happy....
Mike Sofie
Sep 5, 2015
Mike Sofie, age 75, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born December 15, 1939 in Bellingham to Daniel and Adeline Sofie. Mike attended Assumption School and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1957. Mike was a local realtor for many years. Mike married Debbie Pitts on September 16, 1990....
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