All Obituaries

Leo Dale Cornelsen, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 24, after suffering a stroke.   Leo was born to the parents, Herb and Tillie Cornelsen, on October 18, 1942 in Balko, Oklahoma. In the first grade, Leo learned English; his 1st language was German.  The family moved from Oklahoma to Bakersfield, California, and then to Blaine, Washington.  In 1949, the family settled on a dairy farm at Whitehorn, present site of ARCO/BP Oil...

Resident of Bellingham, James Johnson, age 76, passed away February 11, 2021 at his home. At his request, no service will be held.  Mr. Johnson was born in Bellingham, September 16, 1944 to Gerhard and Grace Johnson.  At a very early age he signed up for the US Marine Corps and served three tours in Vietnam.  James enjoyed wood working and family. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife; Terry, sons; James Paul Jr., Steven, Daniel, daughter; Gina, and grandchildren; Victoria,...

Balyn Pierce Jacoby was born on August 16, 1997 in Bozeman, MT to Jason and Heidi (Linderman) Jacoby. He attended Mount Baker High School and proceeded to learn the trades of logging and commercial fishing. Adored by friends and family, Balyn was known to bring energy to a room with his infectious laugh and smile. He had an unwavering sense of himself and his values and was not afraid to show his brave and daring side to anyone. Balyn was an adventurous spirit. Much of his early...

A longtime resident of Bellingham WA, Donald Hilton passed away at his home, surrounded by family Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the age 82.  Don was born October 13, 1938 in Bellingham, the middle child to parents Ralph Hilton and Josephine (Brewster). He grew up locally and graduated from Bellingham High School with the class in 1956.  Joined the US Marine Corp Reserve 10/55 – 7/57, and proudly enlisted in and served in the US Airforce from 7/57 – 7/65.  During...

Charles “Chuck” E. Anway, age 74, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away at the Whatcom Hospice House on Thursday, January 28, 2021.  He was born July 11, 1946 in Leon Iowa to parents Mark Everett and Gladys Lyle (Butler) Anway. Chuck spent most of his life in Whatcom County, he graduated from Bellingham High School with the Class of 1964. And served his country in the U.S. Army for 20 years retiring in 1984 with the rank of Master Sergeant, he did three and 1/2 tours during...

Alice J Zwiers, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away in her sleep on January 28, 2021. She was a passionate lover of clocks, gardening, cats, dogs, birds and even squirrels. She had a penchant for garage sales, pinochle games with friends at the senior center and the occasional trip to the casino. Her life experiences took her to many places, both close to home as well as far away including trips to Europe, the Caribbean, the East Coast, and California. She is survived by...

Mary Ann  DeVries, age 81, of Ferndale went to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, January 27, 2020, in Ferndale. She was born Dec. 10, 1939 in Edgerton, Minnesota, to parents Dick and Minnie (Veenhoff) TenKley.  Mary Ann married her life-long sweetheart, Lloyd DeVries on April 17,1957 in Lynden.  She was a homemaker who raised 3 children, while helping with the family farm.  MaryAnn enjoyed her family, reading, decorating her home, and volunteering at St....

Terry Emmitt Lowe, 30, of Ferndale, Washington, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 24, 2021. Terry had an infectious laugh, a smile that lit up the room, and a heart for people. His proudest achievements were his graduation from massage school in 2013, and his multiple mission trips to Jamaica. His greatest treasures were his faith and his neices and nephew. Terry was born on October 24, 1990 in Bellingham, Washington to Ernie Terry Lowe and Neva Jean Countryman. Terry is survived by...

Brad Youngquist passed away on Thursday evening, 1/21/2021 surrounded by his loving family: wife, Robin, his son, Evan, his daughter, Emma and Grandson Nathaniel.  He ended his long battle with cancer in his Ferndale home, where he and Robin have lived for 40+ years.  With Robin, he created a happy and loving life on their five acres where they raised two children and had many cherished memories with their five grandchildren. Brad was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington to Merle and...

Theo passed peacefully from congestive heart failure Thursday, January 14, 2021, after watching the beautiful morning sunrise with her daughter Julie and Son-in-Law Mike, holding her hands. Theo’s sense of humor, positive outlook, beautiful smile and giver of the best hugs ever will be missed by all. Theo was born on December 21, 1934 to Emil Theodore and Olive Dagmar (Breidford) Gudmundson in Blaine, Washington.  Born the fifth of seven children, she grew up in a large,...