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Delbert Harry Grimes
Jul 10, 2026
He was the beloved husband to wife Karen. Beloved father to sons Willy and Andy (Shannon} beloved Papa Harry to Aidan, Sara, and Amelia and of course the best dog daddy to Pi (his baby)!
He loved his family and dear friends in the American Legion and the American Legion Riders across the state and especially in the Bellingham area.
If you...
Leora G. Travis
Jul 8, 2026
Leora G. Travis, age 82, of Bellingham passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
What a woman. She never once was negative in front of us, only fought for what was right. Every single person's feelings mattered to her, and she'd defend them. Except if you were wrong of course, she'd say "Now wait a minute" holding...
Tarry B. Moena
Jul 4, 2026
Tarry B. Moena, age 64, passed away Saturday, July 4,2026 in Bellingham, Washington. Survivors include, sister Dallas, husband Del and numerous nieces and nephew. A graveside service will be held, Monday, July 13, 2026, 2:00 PM, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, WA.
Gerald "Butch"
Jul 3, 2026
Gerald “Butch” Henry Ten Kley, age 81, of Lynden, WA passed away at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1945 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents Dick and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Veenhof) TenKley, Gerald grew up with strong values, a sharp mind, and a gift for working with his hands. A 1963 graduate of...
Martin Joseph Vezzetti
Jun 25, 2026
Martin Joseph Vezzetti passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at home with his loving wife by his side. While his family grieves his passing, they find comfort in knowing he has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Martin was born in Bellingham, Washington, on May 31, 1934, to Martin and Annie Vezzetti. Raised in Blaine,...
Robert Dean Flaherty
Jun 12, 2026
Robert Dean “Rob” Flaherty, age 77, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Rob was born in Ferndale, Washington, on December 5, 1948, to Robert Sr. and Darlene Flaherty. He was raised in Ferndale and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1967.
In Bellingham, Rob met Ginger, the love of his life. The two were...
Sally Lynn Smith Coulthurst
Jun 11, 2026
Sally Lynn Smith Coulthurst, born October 14, 1934 Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 11, 2026 in her home.
She married her high school sweetheart John Coulthurst. They celebrated 58 years of marriage and raised three children. She is predeceased by husband John, son, Mark (Irene) and grandchildren, Kimberly and John.
Sally is survived by her daughters, Laurie...
Harold (Hal) Roberts
May 29, 2026
Harold (Hal) Roberts age 90, passed away May 29, 2026, in Arlington, WA. Hal was born to Florence and Harold Roberts on June 15, 1935, in Tacoma, WA. He graduated from Lincoln High School (’53) in Tacoma and entered Western Washington University. He joined the United States Air Force in September of 1955 and spent his time mostly in California,...
Kenneth Dale Pierson
May 22, 2026
Kenneth Dale Pierson, age 91, was born November 12, 1934, in Bellingham to William Thomas and Erma Mae Belle Pierson. After graduating from Bellingham High School in 1952, he stepped into the hard, honest work of Logging down in Humboldt County, California, alongside his brother-in-law, Mike Parrish.
In March of 1957, Ken answered the call to serve his country, joining the...
Colby Lind Haugness
May 21, 2026
Colby Lind Haugness --- April 7, 1976-May 21, 2026
Colby was born in Bellingham, Washington in the year of our country’s Bicentennial Celebration. His birth certificate declared him a ‘Bicentennial Baby’.
He grew up in ‘downtown’ Custer, which was a wonderful place for a boy to play, learn and explore. He always had a scheme for making money (selling fruit & vegetables...
Catherine "Cathi" Lynn Flaherty
May 20, 2026
Catherine (Cathi) Lynn Flaherty, aged 68, of Ferndale, passed away in her home on May 20, 2026. Strong, feisty, loving, and fiercely devoted to the people she cherished, Cathi fought to remain by their side for as long as she could.
She was born in Bellingham, WA on April 24, 1958, to Roy and Bernice Pottle. A lifelong Ferndale resident, Cathi...
Richard "Dick" Porter
May 13, 2026
Richard "Dick" Porter, a beloved father, grandfather, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at the age of 85. Dick was known for his kindness, sense of humor, and generous spirit.
Born in Seattle in 1940, he was the oldest child of Frank and Clara (Van Horn) Porter, and the first of 42 grandchildren of Bill...
David Arthur Hoyt
May 12, 2026
David Arthur Hoyt, age 75, of Bellingham passed away at his home in Bellingham Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born April 15, 1951 in Bellingham to parents Donald Ralph and Ruth Virginia (Korstad) Hoyt, Sr.
David graduated from Bellingham High School with the Class of 1969. He had various jobs before he became disabled due to a back injury. David...
Lyman "Brad" Bradford Munger
Apr 30, 2026
Lyman Bradford “Brad” Munger, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026. Born on November 4, 1946, in Portland, Oregon, Brad lived a life defined by devotion to his family, quiet strength, and a deep appreciation for the people and pastimes that brought him joy.
Brad graduated from Bellingham High School in 1966 before proudly serving his country...
William "Bill" Lee Cochran
Apr 30, 2026
William (Bill) Lee Cochran went home to be with his Lord Jesus on April 30, 2026. Bill was born on July 28, 1941, in Bellingham WA, to Gladys and William Cochran of Ferndale. Bill attended school in Ferndale and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1959.
Bill joined the U.S. Navy after high school and trained as a helicopter mechanic, and...
Stanley Leonard Streubel
Apr 29, 2026
Stanley Leonard Streubel (November 2, 1949 – April 29, 2026), a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, passed away at the age of 76.
Stanley was born on November 2, 1949. He spent much of his career as a heavy equipment operator with Teamsters Union 302. Stan was a jack of many trades to include masonry, logging, fishing, vehicle repair, remodeling, and...
Clair Schouten
Apr 29, 2026
Clair Schouten, age 82, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Bellingham, WA. Clair was born on August 22, 1943, in Bellingham, WA, to Arie and Alyda (Kok) Schouten, and grew up on the family dairy farm in Lynden. He graduated from Lynden Christian High School in 1961. After high school, Clair moved to Bellflower, California, and met his future...
Robert Ray Gates
Apr 26, 2026
Bob was born on July 10, 1927, in Vancouver and was raised by his adoptive grandmother. He grew up on Cherry Street in Bellingham, attending grade school at the Adventist School and Columbia Elementary, junior high at Whatcom, then Bellingham High School. In high school, he was active in sports, playing football and baseball. After graduating from BHS in 1946,...
Cheryl Ann Baker
Apr 25, 2026
Cheryl Ann Baker the most caring, loving sister and friend to all. Born June 10, 1948 in the Bremerton Naval Hospital. She grew up in Walla Walla, attended Kennewick High School her Senior year, graduating 1966. She was very athletic playing and excelled in softball, tennis and gymnastics. After high school she worked for Boeing at Payne Field helping build...
Clifford Morris Sabiston
Apr 21, 2026
Clifford Morris Sabiston, age 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Bellingham, Washington. Clifford was born in Selkirk, Manitoba on February 13, 1932 to parents George and Nora (Cromerty) Sabiston, where he grew up and lived there until he was 33.
He married Elise Rogg in June 1956, had three children, and then moved to the United States in...
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