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William James Franks
Jul 10, 2015
William James Franks, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 10, 2015 surrounded by his family. Bill was 87, born in Bellingham on January 20, 1928 to James and Coula (Koutselas) Franks. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1946 and attended Western Washington University where he met and later married Janet Wilson in 1951 in...
Mildred Alveretta Osborne
Jul 9, 2015
Birdie Osborne, age 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was born October 8, 1932 in Sunnyside, WA to George and Bessie Payne. Birdie and Jeff greatly enjoyed the 10 years they lived in Alaska. She enjoyed fishing, family campouts, outdoor adventures and family reunions in West Virginia. She dearly loved her children and...
Carolyn "Tay" Daley
Jul 9, 2015
Carolyn “Tay” Daley, age 43, passed away July 9, 2015 in Mesa, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Assumption in Bellingham, WA at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 17th. Memorials in Carolyn’s name may be made to Hope House, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225.
David B. Mcclennon
Jul 9, 2015
David B. McClennon, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2015. He was born December 17, 1945 in Chilliwack, B.C., to Robert and Ruby (Ferguson) McClennon. David graduated from Bellingham High School in 1963 and attended Skagit Valley Community College. He volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. David enjoyed photography, reading books, golfing, tending...
William Dee Geri
Jul 8, 2015
Bill Geri, age 71 passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was born June 30, 1944 in Bellingham, WA to Frank and Leora (Hewitson) Geri. Bill graduated from Meridian High School in 1962. He married Jakeline “Jackie” Londono on May 30, 2000 in Clearwater, FL. Bill enjoyed cars, technology, fishing in Alaska and watching sports...
Dorothy Mary Masson
Jul 6, 2015
Dorothy Masson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2015, in Bellingham, WA. She was born March 18, 1926, in Vancouver, B.C., to James and Mary Martin. Dorothy obtained her RN at Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing and later attended Moody Bible Institute where she met her future husband, Ray Masson. They were married in Vancouver, B.C.,...
Gregory Gene Aarstol
Jul 5, 2015
Gregory Gene Aarstol, 59, of Everson, WA unexpectedly went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Sunday July 5, 2015. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home. Greg was born June 17, 1956 to Gene and Micki (Wilson) Aarstol in Bellingham, WA. Greg will be infinitely missed by his wife Cindy Larsen; parents Gene and Micki; sisters Sherri...
Elaine Osborne
Jun 30, 2015
Elaine Osborne died peacefully in Bellingham, Washington on June 30, 2015 at the age of 77 after a long battle with lung cancer. She will be forever loved by all who knew her. Elaine is survived by her husband Charles Osborne, 3 children, brother, sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, and...
Richard J. Anderson
Jun 30, 2015
Richard J. Anderson, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in Bellingham. He was 54, born in Seattle on June 11, 1961 to Fritz O. and Barbara J. Anderson. Richard moved to Bellingham when he was two, and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1980. He worked for the City of Bellingham in ball field maintenance, making sure...
Ernest L. Cortez
Jun 29, 2015
Ernest Cortez, age 48 of Bellingham passed away on June 29, 2015. Services will be held in California, at a later date and will be posted as arrangements are finalized.
Lois M. Garlick
Jun 28, 2015
Lois Garlick, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28th in Bellingham, WA. She was born February 24, 1920 in Seattle, WA to Myron and Hazel Buckman. Lois grew up on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle and graduated from Queen Anne High School and later the University of Washington, where she earned her degree in Zoology. While working at...
David Delmont Peterson
Jun 23, 2015
David passed peacefully away after a series of setbacks on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the wonderful Whatcom Hospice Center. Many of his large family and other members of his extensive fan club surrounded him. Almost 86 years old, David led an amazing life. Born in Lac qui Parle, Minnesota the youngest of five brothers, he was raised by his...
David K. Florian
Jun 14, 2015
David Florian, age 66, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born January 3, 1949, in Seattle, WA, to Walter and Dorothy Florian. David was fun, boisterous, a great friend to others, generous, and loved life. David never met a stranger. He was a seafood connoisseur who enjoyed catching fish, smoking fish, and sharing fish with others. He...
Anna J. Dawson
Jun 13, 2015
Anna Dawson, age 91 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2015. She was born September 21, 1923 in Mount Vernon, WA to Andrew and Signa Marie Eliason, immigrants from Norway. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School and married Kenneth Dawson in 1941. Anna and Ken enjoyed fresh and saltwater fishing, hunting, gardening, traveling and feeding visitors at...
Carlton Charbonneau
Jun 10, 2015
Carlton Charbonneau, 63, passed away on June 10th at Whatcom Hospice House. He was born in Columbus, GA on Sept. 3, 1951 and was a longtime Whatcom County resident. While serving with the US Marine Corps in Vietnam, he was awarded a Bronze Star and several Purple Hearts for his valor. Carl was the great-grandson of Sacajawea and Toussaint Charbonneau,...
Anita Judell Roy
Jun 10, 2015
Anita was born to Newell and Judy Tuggle on Tuesday, April 12, 1966 in Memphis TN, and departed this Earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the young age of 49. Anita was a devoted Christian, loving mother and a genuinely kind-hearted person. She leaves behind her loving family who will cherish her memory;...
Kenneth Eugene Hull
Jun 8, 2015
Kenneth Eugene Hull, of Blaine, WA, passed away suddenly at the age of 67, on Monday, June 8, 2015. He was born on May 27, 1948 in Goodland, Kansas to Clarence and Beatrice (Critchfield) Hull. Ken graduated in 1964 from Wasson High School in Colorado Springs, CO, where he met his wife, Sandra, of 48 years. Following graduation he joined...
Thomas W. Farnell
Jun 2, 2015
Thomas Warren Farnell, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Tom was 67, born in Centralia, WA on January 12, 1948 to Robert and Ella (Jackson) Farnell. He graduated from Centralia High School and drafted into the US Army in 1968 serving in Germany during the Vietnam Era. After Tom’s Army service...
Harold L. "Hal" Gregory
Jun 1, 2015
Hal Gregory, age 88 of Bellingham passed away peacefully on June 1st. He was born June 17, 1926 in Richland, WA to Earl and Stella (Pless) Gregory. Hal married Donna Straight in 1948. He owned and operated his own construction business for many years. He enjoyed bowling, camping, boating, bike riding on trails and playing pinochle. Hal was preceded in...
William A. Dingee, Sr.
May 31, 2015
"I love my family." William A. Dingee Sr., known as Bill and B1, said it repeatedly because he meant it: “I love my family.” The retired Chicago-area notions salesman who brought his love of family, laughter, lottery tickets, chocolate and McDonald’s cheeseburgers (in that order) to Bellingham 11 years ago, passed away May 31, 2015. He was 92. His long...
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