All Obituaries

E. Marie Specht, age 85, of Lynden passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. Marie was born March 15, 1933 in Stanwood, WA to parents Harold Joseph and Irene (Olsen) Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her sister Anne Hougen and she is survived by her sons, Tony Specht and his wife Denise of Lynden, Tim Specht of Bellingham; grandson Terron and other relatives.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Susan Miu Lee Decima slipped away on August 10th at the age of 66 at home in Lynden, Washington surrounded by her loving family.  She fought a valiant battle for over five years with a rare form of cancer. She leaves behind her husband Dick, daughters Karlee Simek in San Diego and Karina Decima in Berkeley, sons-in-law Darrell Simek and Jud Halpin, grandsons Miles and Harris Halpin, granddaughters Nora Halpin, Mila and Anna Simek, sisters Karen Kong Chang, Jennie Kong and Heidi Kong...

 Merle Magner, age 89 passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House, surrounded by his family. He spent many of his early years in the logging industry, and later worked for the City of Bellingham in the Public Works Department. He was an avid golfer. He was a member of Good News Fellowship Church and loved the Lord dearly. He was loved by many people and will be missed. Merle was predeceased by his parents, Laura and Earl Magner; first wife Betty Magner, daughter Nancy Willert,...

Todd Goodman Ramsay, age 53, passed away on Sunday, August 5 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham. His death has sent shockwaves through a wide-ranging community of loving family and friends. Todd was born in Bellingham in 1965. He attended Columbia and Birchwood Elementary schools, Shuksan Middle School, and Bellingham High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Washington State University, where he played football and was an active member of the...

Charlotte June Watson died peacefully Friday, August 3, 2018 at St. Joseph hospital in Bellingham, Washington at the age of 81. She was born in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on October 17, 1936 to her parents Charles Jacob and Harriet May (Bunt) Crosby.  She is survived by 3 siblings; brothers, David Crosby of Lakeland Florida, Jack Crosby of Aberdeen, Washington and her sister, Violet Howe also of Aberdeen, Washington;  her 2 children, daughter, Debora Cudini of Lakewood, Washington...

Dr. Darl Dean Nelson died on July 21, 2018 at Whatcom Hospice House following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Dean was born on November 2, 1932 in Marion, Indiana. He was the second of five brothers. Excelling in his education, Dean was Valedictorian of his high school. He attended Purdue University where he went through ROTC and graduated with a Doctorate of Pharmacy. Dean went on to graduate from Indiana University with a Doctorate of Medicine in 1959. An officer in the U.S. Army...

Russell Theodore Gollen passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20th, 2018 with the comfort of his family in attendance. Russ was 91, passing away just 19 days before his 92nd birthday. Russ was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on August 8th, 1926 to Archibald Gollen and Lena Fargo Gollen. Russ was the youngest of eight children and is the last sibling to join his parents, sisters and brothers in eternal peace. Russ worked as a baker apprentice in Sandpoint as a young man before joining the Navy on...

Jane Halbrook passed away peacefully on July 19, 2018 at the age of 61. She will be greatly missed for her unique sense of humor.   For over 40 years Jane worked from her home as a Cosmetologist, she loved making people feel and look their best.   If you would like to pay your respects please come to Sig’s Funeral and Cremation Services, 809 W. Orchard Dr., Suite #2, Bellingham, WA 98225 between the hours of 3pm-5pm, Friday, August 3, 2018.   In lieu...

Nicole Marie Notaras, age 55 of Bellingham, WA, passed away at Hospice House on July 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Nicole was born March 18, 1963 in Ellensburg, Washington to her parents Anthony George and Karen Dee (Overbey) Notaras She grew up in the Seattle area, but also spent time in Alaska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Ephrata and Soap Lake, Washington. She attended Redmond High School and then went on to attend Bellevue Community College, Northwestern Oklahoma State University in...

Rodney Charles DeMent, aged 96, went home to be with Jesus on July 18, 2018, in Blaine, WA Rod was born to Charles & Cora DeMent in Blaine. In 1949 he married the love of his life, Juanita DeVries. They raised two sons Dan and Don, in Blaine, and lived their whole lives in that community. During WWII, Rod served his country in the US Army. He was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad for 37 yrs. and later the WA State Parks Dept. Rod was a member of many organizations in this life...