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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...
Rhonda Lee Wolf
Apr 21, 2026
Rhonda Lee Wolf, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in Bellingham, Washington at the age of 73.
Rhonda was born in Yakima, WA and graduated from Zillah High School where she was very active in school activities as a member of many clubs, drill team and played the saxophone. She then went on to graduate from Northwest College with her...
Jan Westermann
Apr 21, 2026
Jan was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 18, 1949, to Dale and Helen (Funkhouser) Bard. The eldest of three daughters, she grew up in several Iowa communities as her father, a schoolteacher, was frequently relocated.
During her first year of college, Jan traveled from Iowa to California in December 1967 to work for Dick Westermann’s Santa business. There she...
Douglas "Ray" Bruland
Apr 20, 2026
Ray Bruland, age 78, of Bellingham was born in Renton, Washington on March 3, 1948, to parents Arthur and Violet (Balzer) Bruland. He is survived by his wife Jeane; sons Damon and his wife Andrea, Dusty and his wife Raeann; his grandchildren, Tiffany, Brock and wife Itzel, Whitney and husband Michael, Brandy and Kylee; great grandchildren, Lucas and Arthur Ray;...
Susan Marie "Sue" Honcoop
Apr 18, 2026
Susan Marie ‘Sue’ Honcoop, age 76, of Bellingham, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Whatcom Hospice in Bellingham.
Sue was born in Bellingham on January 12, 1950, to Robert and Doris Atwood in the middle of a historic snowstorm. She was the oldest of four children and began helping her parents care...
Lawrence John Honcoop
Apr 9, 2026
Lawrence John ‘Larry’ Honcoop, age 77, of Bellingham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.
Larry was born in Bellingham, Washington on January 7, 1949, to Nick and Nellie Honcoop. He was the youngest of five children and spent his childhood on the family farm in Sumas. As...
Roger Alan McCarthy
Apr 8, 2026
Roger Alan McCarthy was born in New York City on October 19, 1947, to Ernest and Bettyan (Softing) McCarthy.
Roger, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend went to be with our Lord on April 8, 2026. He was at home with his favorite music playing and his beloved wife Kathy at his side.
He was a devoted husband and...
Beverly Anne Reed
Apr 8, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Beverly Anne Reed, whose love, strength, and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She was the heart of her family—a guiding light whose warmth and wisdom will be deeply missed.
She lived a life full of compassion, always putting others before herself and offering comfort, laughter, and unconditional love. Whether through...
Joseph Anthony Zaccaria
Apr 2, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Anthony Zaccaria of Blaine, WA passed away on April 2, 2026. Joe was the youngest of 4 children, born to Antonio Zaccaria and Josephine Iarocci on October 28, 1960 in Providence, Rhode Island.
Joe’s life was marked by a love and concern for other people. This led him to a career in law enforcement and security, which included time...
Daniel Joseph Starcher
Mar 31, 2026
Daniel Joseph Starcher, known to everyone as Dan, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Ferndale, Washington, due to heart failure. He was 72 years old. Born on July 20, 1953, in Sacramento, California, Dan lived a full life marked by service, hard work, and a generous spirit that touched everyone around him.
Shortly after high school, Dan answered the call...
Darin Erin Cooper
Mar 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Darin Cooper, who left us on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the age of 43. He has been reborn into a gentler and peaceful world.
Darin was a cherished son, a devoted brother, friend and father to William, and a bright light in the lives...
Steve Wayne Hayes
Mar 29, 2026
Steve Wayne Hayes, age 77, passed away peacefully Sunday March 29, 2026 surrounded by family. Steve was born in Bellingham, WA, August 4, 1948 to Charles & Anita Hayes (Garvin). A celebration of Steve's life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 7 at Glenn Echo Community Center, 7694 Goodwin Rd Everson, WA 98247.
Steve graduated from Meridian High School...
Bradley "Brad" Duane Reynolds
Mar 28, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived and deeply loved, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Bradley ("Brad") Duane Reynolds. After being diagnosed with ALS in late 2024, Brad faced his journey with unwavering courage, grace, and faith. On March 28, 2026, he went to his heavenly home in...
Robert Noah Heller
Mar 26, 2026
Robert Noah Heller of Maple Falls, Washington passed on March 26, 2026, after living a full life to 95 years.
The youngest of seven siblings. Bob was born on December 7, 1930, to Agnes Heller (Pitch) and Noah Heller. Who homesteaded in Maple Falls in the early 1900's.
Bob had genuine care and love for family and friends. He had a joyful...
Chief Petty Officer George H. Miller, Sr.
Mar 22, 2026
George Henry Miller Sr., 84, of Oak Harbor WA, was called home peacefully in his sleep after an extensive battle with Congestive Heart Failure, on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
He was born in Seguin, TX on February 1, 1942, to Jimmy and Mary Miller, the youngest of fourteen siblings. George attended Ball High School before joining the United States Navy, on...
Dolores Arline Train
Mar 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we share the news of the passing of our mom, Dolores Train.
Born May 10th, 1936, she lived a full and beautiful life, passing away peacefully in the Bellingham Hospice House March 20th at the age of 89. She grew up in the Oregon and Seattle areas. She shared 68 years of marriage with Dad, previously...
Homer Lloyd Andres
Mar 19, 2026
Homer Lloyd Andres of Ferndale, Washington was upgraded to Heaven on March 19, 2026 after living a full life of 89 years dedicated to serving God and serving others. His genuine care, love for family and friends, authenticity, sense of humor, joyful demeanor, and availability to help others left a significant impact on everyone he met.
Homer was born on November...
Jan Raymond Gregory
Mar 17, 2026
Jan Raymond Gregory, 84, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on March 17, 2026. Born on January 26, 1942, Jan was a cherished member of the community and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having honorably served from 1959 to 1967 on the USS Boyd and the USS De Haven during the Vietnam War.
Jan married his beloved wife, Shirley, on...
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