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Sue Lindsay
Sep 25, 2025
I am blessed and truly grateful…I had a great life. I was born in 1943, raised by hard working and loving parents (Bill and Marion), blessed with 3 great siblings (Roger/Nancy, Jeff/Marcia and Mary), 2 wonderful children (Lisa/Kevin and David/Jessica), 2 amazing partners in life (husband Cal Lindsay and partner Chris Chriswell), and 4 spectacular grandsons (Reece, Colin, Grant and...
Stanley "Stan" Lawrence Kostanoski
Sep 25, 2025
Stan L. Kostanoski of Ferndale, Washington passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the age of 82.
He was born December 23, 1942 in Long Beach, California to John and Georgia (Klinger) Kostanoski, and he grew up in Geneva, Ohio. At 18, he joined the Navy, proudly serving for four years on active duty and one year...
Peggy Joy
Sep 22, 2025
Peggy Joy (née Sperry) was born on July 5, 1935, in Bellingham, Washington, and passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in prayer.
Peggy grew up in Whatcom County and treasured the people and places that shaped her life there. She adored her stepfather, Floyd, whom she considered her dad, and always spoke warmly of the love...
Arthur "Bud" Brouwer
Sep 22, 2025
Arthur “Bud” Brouwer passed away peacefully into heaven at home on September 20, 2025 after a 2½ year journey with esophageal cancer. He fought bravely and with dignity and grace. He was born on June 4, 1945 to Henry and Cornelia Brouwer. His growing up years were spent on Front Street in Lynden with the Fishtrap Creek as his playground....
Dana Jane Douville
Sep 18, 2025
Dana Jane (Roundtree) Douville, age 71, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham Thursday Sept. 18, 2025. She was born Sept. 30, 1953 in Petersburg, Alaska to her parents Claude Lyle, Jr. and Dorothy Jane (Henderson) Roundtree. Dana preceded in death by her parents and her brother Patrick Roundtree. She is survived by her husband, Richard “Rick” Douville; children, Kellie Ebbighausen,...
Charles "Charlie" Albert Zalmanek
Sep 17, 2025
Charles Albert Zalmanek, age 75, of Friday Harbor, Washington, passed away at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Anaphylaxis from a recently known bee allergy was Charlie’s cause of death. The deadly bee sting occurred on September 14, which gave family members time to travel from Colorado and New Mexico to surround him...
Michael Lou Bjornstad
Sep 15, 2025
Mike Bjornstad passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 74. A man of deep faith, boundless curiosity, and generous spirit, Mike lived a full and vibrant life marked by service, creativity, and a love for his family, community, and the natural world. Mike’s life was rich in experiences and defined by his tireless enthusiasm for learning, building,...
William "Bill" Martinson
Sep 14, 2025
Our beloved Bill Martinson went home to Jesus Sep. 14, 2025, at precisely 11:00pm while the clock chimed the tune of Amazing Grace. He was 83. Bill was born Apr. 1, 1942, in Cedonia, WA, to Tony and Helen Martinson. They moved to Deming where he met Connie Chitwood of Lynden and were married Sep. 23, 1966. They were married...
Judith Leah Goode
Sep 12, 2025
Judith Leah (Dayton) Goode passed away peacefully on the morning of September 12, 2025. She was 88 years young. Judith or Judy resided in Ferndale at the house she shared with her late husband, Donald A Goode. She passed away at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, WA.
Judy was born in Seattle, Washington on December 28th, 1936 to parents...
Joseph "Joe" James Gibson
Sep 8, 2025
Joseph “Joe” James Gibson passed away under a full moon on September 8, 2025, but his spirit lives in the people who loved him and in the kindnesses that he perpetuated. Born in Brawley, California on August 14, 1967, Joe moved with his family to Washington County, Oregon in his elementary years, later graduating from Portland State University. Joe moved...
George Lynn Owen
Sep 4, 2025
George Lynn Owen, age 85, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born January 17, 1940 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Percy and Lottie (Perry) Owen. George met and married Stella and then their son Craig was born. George was a Chef by trade and that is what brought him and his family to Seattle...
Darlene May Ifft
Aug 31, 2025
Darlene May Ifft, age 84, of Everson, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born on March 31, 1941, Darlene entered the world just 15 minutes after her twin sister Marlene. From the beginning, they were two peas in a pod, sharing a lifelong bond that shaped Darlene’s heart for connection and compassion.
Darlene dedicated nearly 20...
Leola Ellen Dwight
Aug 31, 2025
Leola Ellen Dwight, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 90.
Leola was born on December 21, 1934, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, to Waldo Emerson Alley and Cecile Opal Alley. Her family eventually moved to Ferndale, Washington, where she attended school and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1954.
After...
Francis William "Bill" Somersall
Aug 29, 2025
Francis William “Bill” Somersall, age 82, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in Blaine.
The world has lost one of its true good guys. Bill Somersall was a kind man with a constant smile and was a great storyteller.
Bill was born in Minot, ND and raised in Deering. He joined the Navy at age 19, serving 3 years. Bill then became...
Jeffrey Lee Goode
Aug 28, 2025
Jeffrey Lee Goode, 54, of Blaine, Washington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 28, 2025. He was born on April 19, 1971, in Granite City, Illinois to Duane and Mary Goode.
Jeff dedicated much of his life to hard work and service. He was an operator at Phillips 66 Oil Refinery, where he took great pride in...
Gerald (Jerry) Allan Ramerman
Aug 23, 2025
Country roads took Gerald (Jerry) Allan Ramerman home. Jerry passed away peacefully Saturday, August 23, 2025 while listening to some good tunes, surrounded by the love of his family. He felt blessed in his last few days to be able to say his “see you later’s” to those he loved. He took that opportunity to share his wisdom and advice,...
Burt DeKriek
Aug 20, 2025
On August 20, 2025, Burt DeKriek, age 51, was called home to Jesus after a rapid and courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and friends.
Burt was born December 11, 1973 to Peter and Carol (Koops) DeKriek in Bellingham, Washington. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Chino, California, where Burt...
Barbara K. Frost
Aug 15, 2025
Barbara K. Frost, age 84, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 in Bellingham. She was born August 30, 1940 to parents, Ernest L. and Mildred M. (Stearns) Frost. Private family services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Marilyn, her niece, Elizabeth and family and many cousins.
After graduating from Bellingham High School in 1958...
Petter Kare Musland
Aug 13, 2025
Petter Kåre Musland was born on a farm in Norway, the second youngest of seven. Upon finishing school and his military service he left to find his fortune at the age of twenty one. After prospecting & logging across Canada, he made his way to Seattle where the US Army made him an American citizen. He became an ironworker where...
Naomi Grace DeGolier
Aug 9, 2025
Naomi Grace DeGolier, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her four daughters. Naomi was born on August 28, 1933, in Wilmar, Minnesota, to Philip and Elsie Thompson.
At the age of nine, Naomi and her family moved to Bellingham, Washington, where she spent the rest of her life. She often spoke fondly of...
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