All Obituaries

On Thursday January 16, 2020, Dave Nerad, age 71, died quietly in his sleep from complications of lung cancer. He leaves behind his beloved daughter Jennifer Nerad and wife Margie Katz, former wife Rose Nerad, and scores of dear friends linked by the love of making music together. Dave was a highly skilled and respected luthier and musician. Through his work he supported multitudes of string players of all ages, and gave generously to community and school music programs. He lived simply and...

Curtis Gene Atneosen, 81, passed from this life into eternal life at his home in Lynden, Washington. He was born in St. James, Minnesota, the son of Clarence and Helen Atneosen. Curtis was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota along with his three brothers and two sisters. Curtis graduated from St. Paul Central High School in 1958. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science with distinction in 1975, and graduated from the Lutheran Brethren Seminary, Master of Theology 1975....

Bill Thomas, age 87, of Bellingham WA passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Whatcom Hospice House after a short fight with lung cancer.  He was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on July 7, 1932 to Arthur and Beatrice (Kerns) Thomas.  Bill was an avid hunter and flintknapper as well as a GoldWing motorcycle enthusiast.  Bill retired from Intalco Aluminum Corporation as an Electrician.  Bill is survived by companion Janet Hill, his daughters Sue, Lynette, Diane and...

Bryce Leonard Metcalf, having just turned 68 on December 12th died peacefully at the PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham WA after a very brief illness on January 9, 2020. Bryce took great pride in never being in a hospital since his birth in 1951 until this illness in December. Brycie, the baby of the family, was raised on Taplin Hill in E Corinth Vt. He helped work the family dairy farm throughout his youth and high school.  Graduating from Bradford Academy, Class of...

Dr. Patrick James Nestor, of Bellingham WA, passed away January 7, 2020 in Seattle, WA. He was 51. Pat was a beautiful, kind man, a husband and a father, a son, and a physician. He found funny things in the most unexpected of places, and could make a whole room of people laugh with just a few words. He loved the outdoors where he sailed, hiked, skied, ran, and exercised his dogs. At home he was always engaged in a project; whether it be building a kayak, an amplifier, speakers, or...

Vincent “Vince” Thomas Phelps was an incredibly kind person who, despite the struggles of life, always made friends wherever he went. He will be remembered for his early years in Blaine sports: football, baseball, golf, wrestling, basketball, the list goes on. He graduated Blaine High School in 2008 and maintained a strong love of Borderite sports. He was preceded in death September 23, 2019 by his father, Bill Phelps. His family find a great deal of comfort in knowing they have...

John Lynn Belisle, age 72, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.  He was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on February 26, 1947 and grew up in Somerset, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Marguerite Belisle and his brother George, of Somerset, WI. John was foremost a family man. On June 20, 1970 John married Dorie Martell at Somerset, WI. After an extended honeymoon the couple settled at Merritt Island, Florida. In those early years of marriage John and Dorie created...

Robert E Hansen, (1928-2019) passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the age of 91.  Robert was born in Bellingham and remained in the Blaine/Ferndale/Bellingham area for his entire life.   Robert was the first infant on the west coast to survive surgery for an intestinal disorder. During his teenage years he worked daily alongside his father picking up milk from local dairy farms and delivering it to the Darigold Creamery.  He graduated from...

On Thursday, December 26, 2019, Linda Jean Sundstrom unexpectedly passed away in her home at the age of 72. Linda was born on August 10, 1947 in Friday Harbor, WA to Fred and Claudine Sundstrom. She  graduated from Friday Harbor High School, and later moved to Bellingham, WA to attend Western Washington State College.  She worked a number of different jobs throughout her life, including office manager and caretaker. She was a wonderful mother to her two daughters and a...

Jack S. Beard, age 90, of Bellingham passed away in Lynden Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. He was born August 12, 1929 to parents Dexter Field and Goldie (Bellingar) Beard. A more complete obituary will be posted soon.