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Michael Lou Bjornstad
Sep 15, 2025
Mike Bjornstad passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 74. A man of deep faith, boundless curiosity, and generous spirit, Mike lived a full and vibrant life marked by service, creativity, and a love for his family, community, and the natural world. Mike’s life was rich in experiences and defined by his tireless enthusiasm for learning, building,...
William "Bill" Martinson
Sep 14, 2025
Our beloved Bill Martinson went home to Jesus Sep. 14, 2025, at precisely 11:00pm while the clock chimed the tune of Amazing Grace. He was 83. Bill was born Apr. 1, 1942, in Cedonia, WA, to Tony and Helen Martinson. They moved to Deming where he met Connie Chitwood of Lynden and were married Sep. 23, 1966. They were married...
Judith Leah Goode
Sep 12, 2025
Judith Leah (Dayton) Goode passed away peacefully on the morning of September 12, 2025. She was 88 years young. Judith or Judy resided in Ferndale at the house she shared with her late husband, Donald A Goode. She passed away at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, WA.
Judy was born in Seattle, Washington on December 28th, 1936 to parents...
Joseph "Joe" James Gibson
Sep 8, 2025
Joseph “Joe” James Gibson passed away under a full moon on September 8, 2025, but his spirit lives in the people who loved him and in the kindnesses that he perpetuated. Born in Brawley, California on August 14, 1967, Joe moved with his family to Washington County, Oregon in his elementary years, later graduating from Portland State University. Joe moved...
George Lynn Owen
Sep 4, 2025
George Lynn Owen, age 85, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born January 17, 1940 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Percy and Lottie (Perry) Owen. George met and married Stella and then their son Craig was born. George was a Chef by trade and that is what brought him and his family to Seattle...
Darlene May Ifft
Aug 31, 2025
Darlene May Ifft, age 84, of Everson, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born on March 31, 1941, Darlene entered the world just 15 minutes after her twin sister Marlene. From the beginning, they were two peas in a pod, sharing a lifelong bond that shaped Darlene’s heart for connection and compassion.
Darlene dedicated nearly 20...
Leola Ellen Dwight
Aug 31, 2025
Leola Ellen Dwight, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 90.
Leola was born on December 21, 1934, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, to Waldo Emerson Alley and Cecile Opal Alley. Her family eventually moved to Ferndale, Washington, where she attended school and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1954.
After...
Francis William "Bill" Somersall
Aug 29, 2025
Francis William “Bill” Somersall, age 82, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in Blaine.
The world has lost one of its true good guys. Bill Somersall was a kind man with a constant smile and was a great storyteller.
Bill was born in Minot, ND and raised in Deering. He joined the Navy at age 19, serving 3 years. Bill then became...
Jeffrey Lee Goode
Aug 28, 2025
Jeffrey Lee Goode, 54, of Blaine, Washington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 28, 2025. He was born on April 19, 1971, in Granite City, Illinois to Duane and Mary Goode.
Jeff dedicated much of his life to hard work and service. He was an operator at Phillips 66 Oil Refinery, where he took great pride in...
Gerald (Jerry) Allan Ramerman
Aug 23, 2025
Country roads took Gerald (Jerry) Allan Ramerman home. Jerry passed away peacefully Saturday, August 23, 2025 while listening to some good tunes, surrounded by the love of his family. He felt blessed in his last few days to be able to say his “see you later’s” to those he loved. He took that opportunity to share his wisdom and advice,...
Lois M Clement
Aug 22, 2025
Lois Margaret Clement, age 97 of Bellingham WA passed away peacefully Friday August 22, 2025. Lois Margaret Anderson was born June 10, 1928 in Vancouver, British Columbia to parents Fred and Irene Margaret (Stokes) Anderson. She graduated from Kitsilano High School before meeting and marrying Merle L Clement in 1948. Merle and Lois purchased the family home on Lakeway Drive...
Burt DeKriek
Aug 20, 2025
On August 20, 2025, Burt DeKriek, age 51, was called home to Jesus after a rapid and courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and friends.
Burt was born December 11, 1973 to Peter and Carol (Koops) DeKriek in Bellingham, Washington. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Chino, California, where Burt...
Barbara K. Frost
Aug 15, 2025
Barbara K. Frost, age 84, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 in Bellingham. She was born August 30, 1940 to parents, Ernest L. and Mildred M. (Stearns) Frost. Private family services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Marilyn, her niece, Elizabeth and family and many cousins.
After graduating from Bellingham High School in 1958...
Petter Kare Musland
Aug 13, 2025
Petter Kåre Musland was born on a farm in Norway, the second youngest of seven. Upon finishing school and his military service he left to find his fortune at the age of twenty one. After prospecting & logging across Canada, he made his way to Seattle where the US Army made him an American citizen. He became an ironworker where...
Naomi Grace DeGolier
Aug 9, 2025
Naomi Grace DeGolier, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her four daughters. Naomi was born on August 28, 1933, in Wilmar, Minnesota, to Philip and Elsie Thompson.
At the age of nine, Naomi and her family moved to Bellingham, Washington, where she spent the rest of her life. She often spoke fondly of...
Vaughn Sigvart Hagen
Aug 6, 2025
Vaughn Sigvart Hagen, 70, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on August 6, 2025, the result of a violent crime. He was tragically taken from us while executing his duties as executor for a long-time client of his CPA firm.
Vaughn was born in Bellingham, WA, on August 20, 1954, the son of Vernon and Arlene (Anderson) Hagen. Following his father’s career,...
Kailee Jerene Owen
Aug 4, 2025
It is with great sorrow and regret that Kailee Jerene Owen was called home Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2025 to heaven to join her father Jim and Our Lord Jesus Christ. Kailee loved deeply, with her whole heart and soul. Whether her people or an animal. She had the willingness and ability to always help others, unfortunately she was unable to...
Clara May Sterley
Jul 31, 2025
Clara May Sterley peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on July 31, in Bellingham, WA. Clara was born to Prosper and Florence Schutter in Alma, Kansas on January 11, 1934. She was one of nine children. The family moved to Spokane, Washington, and later settled in Brewster, Washington. She attended school in Brewster and was a member of...
Gloria Campanilla Groothuis
Jul 27, 2025
With great sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of Gloria Campanilla Groothuis, who peacefully departed this world on July 27, 2025, at the age of 80, due to complications related to pulmonary and respiratory health. Gloria passed at home, just as she had always wished - surrounded by the love and warmth of her devoted family.
Gloria was born...
Douglas Frank Dalry
Jul 21, 2025
Douglas Frank Dalry, age 83, of Blaine passed away peacefully at his home, after a good meal, lots of laughs, and an abundance of love, on July 21, 2025.
Doug was born in Renton, WA on March 25, 1942 to William (Frank) and Constance (Connie) Dalry (Hanson). Doug graduated from Renton High School before attending Central Washington University. He married his...
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