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James Clark Freeman

James Clark Freeman

Nov 28, 2022

On November 28, 2022, Jim Freeman passed away while walking on the land that he loved so much. He leaves behind his wife of sixty years, Helen, his loving family, and a community where he influenced many lives through his exemplary career as a teacher and coach.

 

Born on June 1, 1942 in Hamilton, Ontario, Jim moved west with...

Robert (Bob) Bell, Jr.

Robert (Bob) Bell, Jr.

Nov 28, 2022

Robert (Bob) James Bell, Jr., passed away Monday, November 28, at Harborview with his loving wife Sally and daughter-in-law Tiffany by his side.

Robert was born on May 6, 1943, to parents Robert Bell, Sr., and Beulah May “Benson” Bell. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1961 and was Active Duty in the United States Air Force, after which...

John Salvatore Giannotti

John Salvatore Giannotti

Nov 23, 2022

John Salvatore "Sal" Giannotti. Sr., age 64, was born May 21, 1958, in New Haven, Connecticut. He passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. John passed peacefully, after battling heart failure. He chose Hospice to help him through the end of life.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his son John Giannotti Jr. and his oldest Daughter. He...

Ralph Edward Sager

Ralph Edward Sager

Nov 21, 2022

Ralph was born to Ina and Willard Sager on February 20, 1941.

He was the youngest of nine children, two sisters and six brothers.

Ralph attended Ferndale High School and was a great athlete. He played basketball, football and track. He still holds the record for the longest javelin throw.

It was in high school that he met and married...

Milton Joe Anderson

Milton Joe Anderson

Nov 18, 2022

Milton "Joe" Anderson 76 - Joe Anderson left this world on November 20th. He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom county. Joe died as a result of a massive stroke. Joe grew up on Bellingham's South side at 20th Street and Douglas. He was a graduate of Bellingham High School. After graduation he was drafted into the Army and served...

Bonnie Jean Johnson

Bonnie Jean Johnson

Nov 17, 2022

 

Bonnie Jean Johnson, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the ripe old age of 91. Bonnie was born March 6, 1931 in Bellingham, Washington to parents Evert Bert and Martha Louise (Foster) Barney. Mom was a devoted wife and was very...

Lawrence "Larry" Alvin Peterson

Lawrence "Larry" Alvin Peterson

Nov 9, 2022

 

Lawrence “Larry” Alvin Peterson

November 13, 1942 - November 9, 2022

 

He was smart.  He was funny.  He was stubborn. He was loyal. He was loved.  Throughout his life, he was all these things… 

 

Larry was born November 13th, 1942, to Hank and Bernice Peterson.  When Larry was a baby, Hank was drafted to serve in the...

Harold Eugene Cronk

Harold Eugene Cronk

Nov 4, 2022

 

Harold Eugene Cronk (90) watched his last cowboy movie and slipped into eternal life November 4, 2022.

Harold was born in Chatfield, MN, August 13, 1932, the fourth of seven children to Otis and Hattie Cronk. He graduated high school in Igloo, SD in 1951. He served as a paratrooper in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division and was...

Herbert "Herb" Alfred Iversen

Herbert "Herb" Alfred Iversen

Oct 25, 2022

 

Herbert Alfred Iversen Born July 20th, 1949. Died October 25th, 2022. Herb was born in Cortland New York to Herbert Stanley Iversen and Gladys Marie VanWickler on July 20th, 1949.   He was preceded in death by his father and Mother.  Dogs, Carbon, Pinot, Ivory, Sketch, and Mayme.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years Deanna M Durbin. ...

George "Ben" Benjamin Craft

George "Ben" Benjamin Craft

Oct 25, 2022

 

George Benjamin Craft, Ben, passed away suddenly in his home in Everson on October 25, 2022, two days before his 74th birthday. He is survived by his wife and partner of 50 years, Gretchen R Hoyt, and their children Gregory Maciel, Patrick Maciel, Joshua Benjamin Craft, and Katherine Marie Brewster Hoyt-Craft.

Ben lived his entire life in Everson except for the time...

Christopher Lee Crnich

Christopher Lee Crnich

Oct 23, 2022

 

With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Christopher Lee Crnich on October 23, 2022.

Chris was born on April 26, 1976 in Auburn, WA, son of Jeffrey L. Crnich and Patricia L. Lombard.  He spent his childhood in Lynden WA and graduated from Lynden High School with the class of 1994. He married the love of...

Mickey Wayne Askew

Mickey Wayne Askew

Oct 21, 2022

 

Mickey Wayne Askew of Snohomish, WA passed away at his home early Friday morning, October 21, 2022, with his son at his side, as the result of both heart and blood diseases.  Mickey was born October 29, 1956, to parents Edson (Bud) and Beverly (Bev) (Johnson) Askew.  Mickey lived his entire life in the Pacific Northwest between King and...

Bruce Thomas Siren

Bruce Thomas Siren

Oct 20, 2022

 

Bruce Thomas Siren was born July 14, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Walter N. Siren and Marie (Tiedtke) Siren. He passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022 at the age of 85, several days after a stroke.

 

Bruce spent his early childhood between Milwaukee and Chicago. Upon the divorce of his parents, he went to live with...

Rita Jean Miller

Rita Jean Miller

Oct 18, 2022

 

Rita Jean (Comstock) Miller, age 89 of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022, at St. Joseph Peace Health Hospital. She was born February 2, 1933, to William and Amalia Kirschman in Garden City, Kansas, the third of seven children.

She met Howard Comstock, and they were married on May 27, 1950, in Bellingham, WA and moved...

Peter Willi Winterfeld

Peter Willi Winterfeld

Oct 11, 2022

Peter Willi WinterfeldApril 17, 1940-October 11, 2022

Surrounded by loved ones, Peter Winterfeld passed away October 11, 2022 in BirchBay after a long battle with diabetes. He was born on April 17, 1940 in Sondershausen,Germany to Willi and Gertrud Winterfeld.

Peter moved with his family from Germany to Canada after World War 2 to start a newand better life. His...

Marianne Louise Murphy

Marianne Louise Murphy

Oct 6, 2022

 

On October 6, 2022, Marianne Louise Murphy finished her earthly journey and was gathered into the arms of Jesus.

 

Marianne was born on December 18, 1956, to Richard and Donna Murphy in Spokane, WA.

She was the oldest of three girls.

 

The Murphy’s moved to Washington State in 1955 and moved back to California in the summer...

Joel DeWayne Hansen

Joel DeWayne Hansen

Oct 6, 2022

 

Joel was born in Vancouver WA on October 9, 1976. He was tragically taken from us doing what he loves, riding a motorcycle on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was riding home from having dinner with his brothers with the Kadaken Brotherhood MC.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and Sister Teresa Mae Hansen. He is survived...

Norma Louise Gust

Norma Louise Gust

Oct 6, 2022

 

Norma Louise (Howell) Gust, 90, passed peacefully after a full and rewarding life on Thursday October 6, 2022 in Bellingham, Washington.  Norma was born September 28, 1932 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Clarence and Violet Howell of Rathdrum Idaho.

Norma’s family moved around the Northwest during her early years as her Dad was in the logging and lumber business. ...

Ronald Arthur Ira

Ronald Arthur Ira

Oct 3, 2022

 

Ronald A. Ira, age 81, of Bellingham was born July 25, 1941and passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Winfred Lee and mother Laura I. (Burgy) Ira and his brother Larry W. Ira. Ron had a very active life racing motorcycles than a dragster and he had a boat for many years....

Bonita Violet Davis

Bonita Violet Davis

Oct 2, 2022

 

Bonita Violet Davis 1944 – 2022

Bonita passed away quietly at St. Joseph’s Hospital on October 2, 2022, with her husband of 62 years by her side. She was born on May 9, 1944, in Bellingham WA to parents Howard “Bud” Schenk and Violet (Olson) Schenk. She grew up outside of Lynden, attended Meridian schools, then Bellingham High School...

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