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Mary Froberg
Jul 14, 2025
Mary Froberg age 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Bellingham, WA. Mary was born September 15, 1929, to George and Mary Penner in Central Butte, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was the oldest of 5 siblings.
Mary lived in Central Butte until moving to Yarrow, BC in her early teens, where...
Robert Vance Larson
Jul 10, 2025
Robert Vance Larson, a lifelong resident of Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born in Bremerton, Washington, on September 3, 1936, to Louis and Grace Larson, Robert was the second of three children. The family moved to Bellingham when he was just three years old, and it was there that he built a...
James F. Fox, Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
Longtime Bellingham resident Jim Fox, of 2106 Young Street, died peacefully in his sleep in the wee hours of Wednesday, July 9 at the age of 83. Jim was born in Washington, DC, the elder son of James F and Ruth Fox, née Gary. His dad was a mechanical engineer and his mother a school teacher. Jim enjoyed a magical...
Barbara Joanne Burtner
Jul 8, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barbara Joanne Burtner (St.Clair), who left this world peacefully at her home in Custer, Washington, on July 8, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on August 8, 1948, in Bellingham, Washington, Barbara lived a life of good times and made numerous friends along the way. Barb was...
Sharon Evelyn White
Jul 7, 2025
Sharon Evelyn White, born October 5, 1942 in Ford County, Illinois, died in Bellingham, Washington on July 7, 2025, at age 82. Her father, Chester White, died when Sharon was only 6 months old. Her mother, Ethel, and older siblings, Patsy, Donald and Mary raised her.
She received her Registered Nurse’s training at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. In the early...
Lynne Rowena Buss
Jul 5, 2025
Lynne Rowena Buss, age 83, of Bellingham passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Bellingham. She was born April 14, 1942 in Bellingham, WA to parents George Franklin and Violet Editha (Williamson) Byrum. She attended Bellingham High School and married the love of her life, Delano "Del" Franklin Buss, in Bellingham on December 19, 1972. She loved to paint on...
Michael Ray Davis, Jr.
Jul 2, 2025
Michael Ray Davis Jr., affectionately known as Mike D., passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Tacoma General Hospital, at the young age of 38. Born on October 4, 1986, in Boynton Beach, Florida, he was the cherished son of Michael Sr. & Rita and Maria & Jim. The loss of Mike D. is preceded by his beloved PopPop,...
Leslie Ann Elsasser
Jun 30, 2025
Leslie Ann Elsasser, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at her home in Lynden, WA. She bravely fought a two-year battle with GI cancer. Leslie was born on December 22, 1944, in Bellingham, WA, to parents Lester and Mattie (Oban) Sturtz. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1962 and lived her entire life in Whatcom County.
Leslie...
Seki Malone Vander Giessen
Jun 27, 2025
Seki Kitayama Malone Vander Giessen sadly passed away on June 27, 2025 in Bellingham.
She was born Feb. 1, 1947 in Osaka, Japan and grew up in Sasebo, Japan, until moving to Gresham, Oregon in 1970. Seki was welcomed by her new parents, Herman and Betty Malone. She was married to their oldest son for a short time, which blessed her...
Raphael Patrick Ness (Pat) (Patty)
Jun 26, 2025
If Patty were here to share one last story, this is what he would say:
I was born in Redmond, Oregon, the oldest of four sons of Raphael “Buck” Ness and Dorothy “Dottie” Ness (née Totten). The day I arrived; my maternal grandparents were in a serious car accident—a moment that reshaped our family. My mother, the eldest of nine children,...
Marlene Rosa Stern
Jun 25, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marlene R. Stern (born as Hoerrle) who passed away on June 25, 2025. She was 89 years old.
Marlene was born on September 21, 1935, in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1960 she immigrated to the United States to build a new life for herself. Marlene became a citizen in 1965 and...
Rosemary Elizabeth Ryan
Jun 23, 2025
Rosemary Elizabeth Ryan, 82, passed away peacefully June 23 after a life well-lived. Born on September 19, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Vernon and Martha Milligan, Rosemary was a woman of intellect, dedication, and boundless love for her family.
Rosemary pursued higher education with fervor, earning her degree from Clarion University and later, her Master's in Speech and Language Pathology from...
Frances "Earline" Hansen
Jun 22, 2025
Frances “Earline” Hansen: to know her was to love her. She was born in Everett, WA on August 20, 1950 to Clarissa Young. She passed away peacefully at her home in Ferndale, WA on June 22, 2025. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; mother, Clarissa Young; mother-in-laws, Vivian and Barbara Hansen; father-in-law, Kenneth Hansen Sr.; daughter, Teresa M....
Cynthia G. Dumas
Jun 17, 2025
Cynthia G. Dumas , age 64, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. On February 15, 2025, Cynthia was diagnosed with acute monocytic myeloid leukemia (AML). She faced the next four months with remarkable strength, resilience, and the same fierce love that defined her life. Born on June 2, 1961,...
Kay Adele Waldo
Jun 14, 2025
Kay Adele Waldo, age 80, of Everson, passed away Saturday June 14, 2025 in Bellingham.
Kay was born March 23, 1945 in Oakland, California to parents Charles and Opal Adele (Walter) Russell.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 64 years, Ron Waldo; son, Brian Lee Waldo; grandson, Ryon Harriman; her two sisters, Dorothy (Hackett) O’Brien and Corrine (Hackett)...
Barbara Caryl Benedict
Jun 13, 2025
Barbara Benedict breathed her last breath in this life and joyfully stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 13, 2025. As she suffered the effects of aging she often spoke longingly of this moment. We as her family and friends grieve her passing, but we rejoice with her knowing she is in heaven with...
Nora A. Wiebe-Sundstrom
Jun 12, 2025
Nora A. Wiebe-Sundstrom was born on April 8, 1931, in Corn, Oklahoma, to Dave and Susie Fast, in a close-knit Mennonite family. During her early years, the family moved first to Texas and later settled in Whatcom County, Washington.
Nora married John Wiebe, and together they built a life and raised five children on their farm near Birch Bay. Her children...
Terry Lynne (Holland) Hee
Jun 10, 2025
On June 10, 2025, Terry Lynne (Holland) Hee passed away at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. Terry always displayed a deep, unwavering faith and held an unyielding trust in God’s plan for her life.
Terry was predeceased by her parents, Len and Esther Holland, and her son, Kevin (d. 2021). Terry is survived by her son David, Kevin's family, four...
Rebecca "Becca" Julieann Myiow
Jun 6, 2025
With overwhelming sadness, we announce the death of Rebecca (Becca) Myiow, age 24, of Sedro Woolley, WA. Becca was born on November 25, 2000, in Bellingham, WA, to Wyatt Myiow and Kathy (Castle) Miller.
Becca loved music, singing, and spending time with her fiance Ryan, but most of all she loved making beautiful creations with her cakes and baked goods. She...
Walton Anderson
Jun 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we welcome you to join us in remembering the life of Ney Walton Anderson, age 85, of Lynden, a brother, father, grandpa and friend. Dad passed away at his home Monday morning June 2, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Dad was a fighter as we never thought 10 years ago when he...
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