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LuAnne Alton
Aug 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness, that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, GiGi, Aunt and best friend, LuAnne Alton. She passed in peace and comfort in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Dale Zimbelman, on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Mom was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Arthur Meyer and Bernadine (Buskager) Meyer on,...
Clara Jeanette Kiel
Aug 26, 2026
Clara Jeanette Kiel (De Vries), age 93, went home to be with her Savior on August 26, 2026. She was the ninth child born to Albert and Anna (Vanden Berge) De Vries on February 22, 1933, in Corsica, South Dakota. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Kiel, on January 24, 1951, in Harrison, South Dakota. Robert and Clara lived...
Richard Anthony Norris
Aug 25, 2026
Richard Anthony “Rick” Norris was born on May 20, 1974, in Bellingham, Washington, to his loving parents, Jim and Joanne Norris. He passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 52, with his sister by his side.
Above all, Rick loved his children, Madisyn and Taylor, with a love that was deep and...
Melody Ann Jewell
Aug 20, 2026
Melody Ann (Greve) Jewell, age 81, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Lynden, Washington.
Melody was born on February 12, 1945, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Fritz A. Greve and Ethel Louise Greve. On June 6, 1963, she married the love of her life, A. Ralph Jewell. Together, Melody and Ralph raised a large and loving family and shared a life...
Patricia "Patty" M. Sawyer
Aug 20, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia M. Sawyer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us on August 20, 2026. Patty, as she was affectionately known, was born on June 1, 1949, in the charming town of Ellensburg, Washington, to Donald E. and Muriel P. Hickembottom (Blodgett). She was a beacon of love and laughter, leaving...
Daniel Elvig
Aug 15, 2026
Daniel Elvig left this earthly life on Aug. 15, 2026; his soul and spirit continue to live on with Jesus. He was born the youngest of four boys in Bellingham in 1952 to wonderful Christian parents Ken and Margaret Elvig. He grew up spending many happy hours on various adventures in nearby Whatcom Falls Park alongside his brothers.
Dan was an...
Gerrit Ten Kley, Jr.
Aug 13, 2026
Gerrit Ten Kley Jr. was born on September 18, 1925, in Sioux Center, Iowa, to Gerrit Sr. and Cora (Van Hofwegen) Ten Kley. He was the fifth of seven children and the last surviving sibling. Gerrit was a compassionate, tender, and gifted brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved Jesus and walked with his Savior throughout his life. He...
Steven Lloyd Baker
Aug 7, 2026
Steven Lloyd Baker was born August 30, 1948 to Martin and Barbara Baker in Bellingham, WA. He attended Blaine Schools, graduating in the class of 1966. He worked at Georgia Pacific until joining the Army and serving honorably for 4 years, 4 months and 12 days.
While stationed in Van Nuys, he met Jo Ann, a nurse on her weekend off...
Donald "Don" L. Rathe
Aug 5, 2026
Donald L. (“Don”) Rathe of Blaine passed away suddenly on August 5, 2026, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was 83. The youngest of three children of Erwin and Ruby (Bargary) Rathe, Don was born on July 14, 1943 in Seattle. He attended school in Bothell and graduated from Bothell High School in 1961.
After graduating from the University of...
Ralph Joseph Poulson
Aug 4, 2026
Ralph Joseph Poulson, age 95, of Ferndale went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his home in Ferndale. He was born Feb. 26, 1931 in Miami, Florida to parents Ernest Newton, Sr. and Minnie Annetta (Robbins) Poulson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 5759...
Karen Kay Aase
Jul 31, 2026
Karen K. Aase, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend went home to the Lord July 31, 2026 after a long battle with an illness that deprived her of so many of life's little joys, but even in her final days she still had a smile and a good story to share because "no good story starts with...
Samuel Isaiah Russell
Jul 31, 2026
Samuel Isaiah Russell, age 27, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, after a long and painful battle with addiction.
Born April 28, 1999 into the Joyner Family in Los Angeles, California, Samuel was placed into the foster care system in Washington State and made available for adoption at just 18 months old. Eventually, Samuel found his way to...
DeAnna Katheleen Birdsall (Pitts)
Jul 27, 2026
DeAnna Katheleen Marie Birdsall (Pitts) passed away peacefully at her home in Blaine, Washington, on July 27, 2026. She was born on August 8, 1960, in Portland, Oregon, to Ila Jean Atnip and Lewis Francis "Sonny" Burres, and was soon after lovingly adopted by Edgar G. Pitts Sr., who raised her as his own.
DeAnna spent many years living in the...
Linda Gaye Ness
Jul 23, 2026
Linda Gaye (Dwight) Ness passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 80. Linda was born on December 6, 1945, to Allan and Myrtle (Rowe) Dwight. She grew up in Custer, WA, where she attended school. The following words were shared by one of Linda’s dearest childhood and lifelong friends, whose friendship spanned a lifetime and reflected...
Mildred "Millie" Bonsen
Jul 23, 2026
Mildred (Millie) Campbell Bonsen (95) was born in Seattle, Washington to Ken and Bodil Campbell joining her siblings, Ruth, Doug and Richard. Moving to the Deming area to a small farm as a young girl and attending school in the Mt. Baker District, Millie loved the outdoors, played sports and made many lifetime friends from her community. In her senior...
Willem "Bill" Vander Laan
Jul 22, 2026
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Willem "Bill" Vander Laan.
Bill was born to Martin and Tina (Jongsma) in Joure, Friesland, The Netherlands. Bill lived on a farm alongside his three older brothers and two sisters. When Bill was nine years old the family travelled on a freighter...
Dale Steven Marr
Jul 20, 2026
It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dale Marr.
He passed away peacefully at Whatcom County Hospice House in Bellingham on July 20, 2026, just days after his 87th birthday.
Dale was born in Bellingham, WA to Ronald “Squee” and Violet Marr on July 17, 1939. He was the fourth of five siblings and nick named...
James Francis Dowd
Jul 17, 2026
James Francis "Jimmy" Dowd, age 62, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026 in Bellingham, WA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY, Jimmy moved with-his family to Bellingham when he was five years old. They settled just up the road from the girl who would one day become his beloved wife, Marion. Jimmy...
Leroy Kelly Gunderson
Jul 17, 2026
Leroy Kelly Gunderson, age 60, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, July 17.
Leroy was known for his thoughtful, kind, and resilient spirit. He had a gift for brightening the lives of those around him with his humor, collection of random facts, and caring nature. Outgoing and fiercely protective of those he loved, Leroy...
Donald "Don" Littrell
Jul 15, 2026
Donald (Don) Littrell, 90, of Custer, Washington, fulfilled his greatest wish to meet his beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 15, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, sibling, and friend, and his presence will be sorely missed.
Don was born on July 20, 1935 in the town of Aline, Oklahoma. He started work at Boeing in Wichita,...
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