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Hans Vander Veen, III
Feb 1, 2024
Hans Vander Veen III went home to be with his loving Savior on February 1, 2024 at the age of 78 years. Hans was born on September 11, 1945 to Hans Jr and Wilma (Sybesma) Vander Veen in Artesia, CA. His family moved to Sumas, Washington in 1949. He attended Sumas Christian Grade School, Nooksack Valley High School and Bellingham...
Dale R. Rockey
Jan 30, 2024
Dale Robert Rockey was born on January 5, 1930 and passed away peacefully due to complications from a stroke on January 30th, 2024, just weeks after his 94th birthday.
He was the middle of three children, with an older brother, Fred, and a younger sister, Helen. His parents were Fred D. Rockey and Nell (Bromley) Rockey of Lynden, Washington.
Dale grew up...
Leah Jean Courchane
Jan 28, 2024
With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Leah Jean
Courchane on January 28, 2024 in Bellingham, Washington due to extended health
complications.
Leah was born to Lori and Dick Courchane on November 30, 1980 in Bellingham,
Washington. She was proud to grow up in Custer and she attended Ferndale High School.
Leah was preceded in death by her father and her...
Henry (Hank) Butenschoen
Jan 26, 2024
Henry (Hank) Butenschoen, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 26, 2024, at the age of 96.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sophia Butenschoen, his sons Randy and Greg Butenschoen, his brothers, Oscar, George, Bob, LeRoy, Chuck, his sister Alma Dockter, his great- granddaughter, Scarlett, and great-great-granddaughter, Ruth.
Henry Clyde Butenschoen was born on...
Sharon L. Larson
Jan 25, 2024
A graveside service for Sharon L. Larson, who died Jan. 25 at age 85, will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Born in Casper, Wy. to Tom E. and Marjorie L. Day, Sharon came to Lynden while very young. The family moved to Bellingham where she attended Roosevelt Elementary, Whatcom Middle, and Bellingham High schools, graduating...
Dolores Mildred Forthun
Jan 24, 2024
Dolores Mildred Forthun, 93, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Wed. Jan. 24, 2024. Dolores was born on June 15, 1930 in Bellingham, WA to Russell and Ora (Hallett) Scott. She had 5 siblings. In 1949, Dolores married Joseph A. Holtrop and they had five boys. In 1966, she married Paul H. Forthun and they had...
Daniel Anthony Bunger
Jan 22, 2024
Daniel truly touched the hearts of everyone he came across in so many ways. He had the most infectious smile, and a laugh that could brighten even the worst of days. When you thought of Danny, you almost always imagined him with his tablet. He loved listening to music, full volume of course. His favorites were Romeo Santos, Power Rangers...
Cheryl Renae Geleynse
Jan 22, 2024
Cheryl Renae Geleynse was born on August 3, 1963, in Bellingham, WA to Chris and Louise (Honcoop) Geleynse. She grew up in the Everson, WA area and attended Lynden Christian Schools-graduating in 1981. Cheryl enrolled in nursing classes at Bellingham Technical College and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She served at the Christian Healthcare Center in Lynden, WA, then at...
Kay Lorraine Porter
Jan 10, 2024
Kay Lorraine Porter, of Bellingham, passed away on January 10th, 2024, after a short illness. Born on December 3rd, 1941, in Seattle, Washington, Kay will be remembered as a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to making the world a better place.
She was the Queen; she had strong opinions and voiced them without hesitation. Kay was a feminist before it...
Troy Gerrit Vander Giessen
Jan 5, 2024
Troy Vander Giessen age 40, from Lynden, Washinton. Sadly, left us on Friday January 5th at 5:05 am. Troy had a huge heart and a terrific sense of humor. Kind and loving he always had a warm hug for everyone. Troy loved to fish, play the guitar/sing, spend time with family and friends, and make music (look up Troy Vander...
Robert Elmer Streubel
Jan 4, 2024
Robert Elmer Streubel, known affectionately as Bob, passed away on January 4, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on January 31, 1950, in Bellingham Washington, to his late parents Elmer and Ollie StreubeI.
Bob was a loving husband, dedicated father and devoted Grampy. He leaves behind his beloved wife Patty Streubel, who stood by his side through...
Michael Ervin Ramsey
Jan 3, 2024
Michael Ervin "Tucker" Ramsey 74 of Ferndale, WA, died at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Mike was born in Sedro Woolley, WA, on July 11, 1949 to Cecil and Pauline (Lee) Ramsey and was the youngest of seven children. Mike attended Sultan High School before going to work at Intalco/Alcoa.Mike is survived by his significant other Sandy Souriall. Children;...
Timothy Charles Mumford
Jan 2, 2024
Tim Mumford, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother(-in-law), uncle, and friend, peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the age of 67. Born May 5, 1956 in Culver City, CA, Tim spent his formative years in southern California, where his two oldest sons came into the world. In 1992, he and his wife Verna embarked on a journey...
Cherry Ann Smit
Dec 29, 2023
Cherry Ann Smit, age 67, of Ferndale went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 in Bellingham, WA. She was born Nov. 8, 1956 in Bellingham to parents Herbert W. and Janice G. (Shetler) Morell. Cherry graduated from Bellingham High School in 1974 and went on to graduate from Western Washington University with a...
Russell Lewis Haggen, Sr.
Dec 26, 2023
Russell L. Haggen, Sr., age 80, of Bellingham passed away at his home Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born in Seattle, WA, June 15, 1943 to US Army Staff Sergeant Bud and Josephine (Horman) Haggen.
Russ graduated from Bellingham High School in 1961 and then started as a 3rd generation Carpenter at the Local 756 (now local 70)...
Darlene Radke
Dec 24, 2023
Darlene Radke was born Dorothy “Darlene” Patterson on July 30, 1933 to Gerrold and Ruth Patterson in Gravette, Arkansas. At the age of 90 she had a minor heart attack and died from pneumonia complications at Alderwood Rehab in Bellingham on December 24, 2023. Darlene graduated from Meridian High School Class of 1951. She was married to Elmer Radke on...
Karen Ann Walker
Dec 22, 2023
Karen Walker (Cornelsen) was born June 21, 1950 in Sunnyvale, CA, and moved to WA with her family in 1954. She grew up on a farm in Ferndale and attended church at Birch Bay Mennonite Church in her youth. Her wealth of growing up stories included taking care of chickens and listening to her dad ‘cuss’ at the cows in...
Dolores Adelle Hanson
Dec 21, 2023
Dolores Adelle Hanson was born on July 13,1930 to James and Adelle Bernard in Bellingham Washington. She passed away on December 21, 2023 at Summit Place Assisted Living in Bellingham WA. Dolores was the oldest of a blended family of 7. She and her sister Virginia joined Diane, Sandra, Verden Jr (Sonny), Judy and Shelly. Dolores graduated from Bellingham High School in...
Cynthia Ann Hansen
Dec 17, 2023
Cynthia Ann (McCauley) Hansen of Ferndale, Washington, passed away on December 17, 2023, after a hard-fought battle against a brutal illness.
Cindy, as she was known to her family and friends, was born on March 9, 1963, to Dorothy Ann (Watson) and Ronald Keith McCauley. She attended Meridian High School. After high school, she ran her own daycare for...
Amy I. Geise
Dec 14, 2023
Amy Geise, age 84 of Bellingham passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John “Jack” Geise. She is survived by her daughter Christina (Irma), sister-in-law Caroline Tarpley, nephew John (Mary Ann) Tarpley, and niece Julie Tarpley.
Amy was born January 15, 1939 in Ahrensburg, Germany to...
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