M'Liss Hathaway

M'Liss Hathaway, age 95, of Nooksack passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home. She was born in Bend, Oregon March 25, 1926 to parents Arthur Ernest and Evelyn Frances (Allinger) Coe. She was a lover of nature from being out in the woods stalking for morel mushrooms and Huckleberries, beach combing or the deserts of Arizona which gave her inspiration for writing her poetry, paintings of watercolor and acrylic. She love playing the piano and organ as well as knitting and crocheting. M’liss also loved vegetable gardening growing corn, peas, beans tomatoes and numerous other things she could preserve or can and share with family and friends. Most important she loved her Lord and Savior Jehovah God studying, teaching and encouraging others to be grateful for the Lord’s blessings. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester, son Leslie, 2 sisters and her brother. M’Liss is survived by her daughter Susan (Stephen),  daughter in-law Maryellen , numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. Family suggests memorial contributions be may made to either Whatcom Hospice or your favorite Animal Shelter. A zoom memorial service will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM.