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Jan Westermann

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...

Lawrence John Honcoop

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

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

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...

Daniel Joseph Starcher

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Kathy (McKay) Morgan

Kathy (McKay) Morgan

Mar 14, 2026

Kathy Morgan, a lifelong resident of Ferndale, passed away on March 14th after a brief illness. Kathy was born Paula Kathleen McKay in Bellingham on October 18, 1946. She grew up on her family's dairy farm on Paradise Road with parents Donald E and Evelyn McKay and twin brothers Ron and Don. After graduating from Ferndale High School in 1964,...

Evelyn Lucille (Griffin) Wilkinson

Evelyn Lucille (Griffin) Wilkinson

Mar 14, 2026

Evelyn Lucille Wilkinson May 10,1927 – March 14, 2026

Evelyn Lucille (Griffin) Wilkinson passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 98 & 9 months.

She was born May 10, 1927, in Bellingham, Washington, to Opal and Robert Griffin. On December 30, 1947, she married the love of her life, Clarence Edward Wilkinson, in a candlelight ceremony at St. James...

Trudy Heinzer

Trudy Heinzer

Mar 8, 2026

Trudy Heinzer, a woman of enduring faith and devotion to her family, went to be with Jesus on March 8, 2026, at the age of 95. She passed peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family. Trudy was born on December 23, 1930, in Oakland, California, to Charles Tjeert and Elna Marie Sappema (née Rocca). Whether in her family,...

Juanita Pamisa Refol

Juanita Pamisa Refol

Mar 5, 2026

Juanita Pamisa Refol was born on March 9, 1951, in Bobontugan, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. She celebrated two birthdays: her real birthday on December 9 and another on March 9 due to a legal paper translation. Juanita married her husband, Rogelio Refol, in 1974.

Together, they had five children: Mary Jane, Jocelyn, Julius, Madelyn, and Regina. She was a grandmother to...

Kevan "Butch" Kvamme

Kevan "Butch" Kvamme

Mar 4, 2026

Kevan “Butch” Kvamme was born on September 3, 1938, in Harlan, Iowa, and peacefully passed away on March 4, 2026, at Whatcom Hospice in Bellingham, Washington, after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Butch was the son of Trygve and Ruth Kvamme, who owned and operated a vegetable and dairy farm near Everson, Washington. He and his brother, Rod, grew up...

Gary Lee Patterson

Gary Lee Patterson

Feb 27, 2026

"Gary Lee Patterson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his cherished home in Bellingham, WA, on Friday, February 27th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Gary was born in Bellingham, WA, to Perry and Ethel (Nelson) Patterson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Larry Wayne Patterson and David Alan Patterson....

Sterling David Fisher

Sterling David Fisher

Feb 15, 2026

Sterling D. Fisher, born on February 14, 1961, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 15, 2026, in Puerto Peñasco also known as Rocky Point, Mexico. His unwavering faith was a cornerstone of his life, and he is now at peace in the arms of the Lord.

Sterling will be deeply missed by his loving...