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Paul Edward Williams
May 23, 2023
Paul Edward Williams, age 32, a long time Blaine resident, was born December 6, 1990 in Jackson Wyoming and passed on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Bellingham. Paul dedicated a lot of his time to working the last ten years for Nature’s Path. When he wasn’t working, he loved to fish, work on little projects to keep him busy, spending time...
Gary Richard Hedberg
May 14, 2023
Gary Richard Hedberg was born June 5, 1939, to Alvin and Veronica Hedberg. He passed away at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023, after a courageous fight with cancer. Gary is survived by his wife Glenda (Dodd) of 63 years, his daughters Kim Bajema, Stacy (Phil) Umbaugh and Lisa (Scott) Reed, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
His sister Wanda...
Alan Lee Baron
May 10, 2023
Alan Lee Baron, age 66, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home in Lynden, WA, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. Alan was born on June 25, 1956, to Sid and Margaret (Tjoelker) Baron in Bellingham, WA. He attended Ebenezer Christian school and graduated from Lynden Christian in 1974. Alan met his wife Debra King when working on her...
Paul B. Westby
May 6, 2023
Paul passed away on May 6, 2023, in Wenatchee WA at the age of 74, after a short illness. Paul devoted his life (not without a few bumps) to serving the Lord and his family. Paul served in the USAF during Vietnam. He worked at Intalco, was a sign painter, long haul truck driver, transit driver and had a 20...
Karen Marie Umbaugh Monroe
May 6, 2023
Karen Marie Umbaugh Monroe was born to Sylvia and Samuel Umbaugh in Suffolk County, Babylon city New York on February 8, 1963, she passed away on May 6, 2023 in Bellingham WA at the age of 60 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam & Sylvia Umbaugh. Karen is survived by her devoted husband David Monroe...
Rollin Edgar Joy
May 5, 2023
Rollin E. Joy (Dad) passed peacefully Friday, May 5, 2023, with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren by his side. Born January 12, 1931, in Dustin Nebraska, Dad’s family traveled west when he was 6 years old to make their new home in Concrete, WA. Later, the family built a home in Birdsview, WA where many family dinners were held...
Dennis Dean Howson
May 2, 2023
Dennis Dean “Denny” Howson passed away on May 2, 2023 in Bellingham, WA. He embraced life and lived with grace even after being diagnosed with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy eight years ago. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to say goodbye as he left this world surrounded by love.
Family mattered most to Denny so that’s where...
Jackson Frederick Frymire
May 1, 2023
Jackson (Jack) Frederick Frymire passed away on May 1, 2023, at the age of 92. Born January 14, 1931, Jack was raised in a musical home in Cedar Bayou, Texas. Blessed with prodigious talent and a great tenor voice, he earned his BMus and MMus degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. He soon joined the American Savoyards Opera...
Deana Jeaneen Reimers
May 1, 2023
Our sweet mother, Deana J Reimers passed away on May 1st, 2023 at the young age of 54 in Bellingham, WA.
Deana was born in Parsons, Kansas on September 7, 1968 to parents Jacqueline and Dean Reimers. Deana spent most of her life in Washington state close to her family and friends. She enjoyed each day of her...
James Norman Bliss
Apr 30, 2023
James N. Bliss, age 92, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born August 8, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington to parents Norman Wilbur and Bertha Maude (Kenney) Bliss. He spent his early years in Bellingham, moving to Ferndale to attend grade school at Mt. View. He attended Ferndale High School where he was active in...
Michael Gregory Caughell
Apr 30, 2023
Michael Gregory Caughell, was born on October 23, 1962 and passed away suddenly April 30, 2023.
Mike enjoyed the simple things in life…fishing, golf, baseball and a good visit with friends and family. Mike had many bumps in the road, and through it all would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.
Mike is survived by...
Dorothy Teresa Polinder
Apr 29, 2023
Dorothy Teresa Polinder, Loving Wife, Mother, and Grammy entered into heaven on April 29th, 2023. She was born December 20, 1955 to Ed Speelman and Tena (deJong) Speelman in Bellflower, CA.
Dorothy met Scott Polinder in high school and they were married on June 17, 1975 and they enjoyed 47 wonderful years together. They lived in Lynden throughout their...
Donald George Rachor
Apr 28, 2023
Donald George Rachor, (87) of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on April 28, 2023.
Don was born to Clarence and Bernice Rachor on September 18, 1935 in Seattle. After graduating from high school in Port Angeles, he went on to attend Central Washington University and Western Washington University, pursuing a degree in Chemistry. Don began his long career in the pulp...
Loren Dale Gienger
Apr 28, 2023
Loren Dale Gienger was a kind and faithful man of God. He passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior at the age of 72 on April 28, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters at home in Blaine. Just as he dealt with all experiences in...
Marvin Gwyn Ballard
Apr 28, 2023
Mr. Marvin Gwyn Ballard, age 77, passed away on April 28, 2023, at Peace Heart St. Joseph's Medical Center in Bellingham, Wash. Marvin was born on June 11, 1945, to the late James Young "J.Y." Ballard and Elizabeth Storey Ballard. He grew up in Pike County, Ga., and attended Pike County High School.
Marvin enlisted in the Army after high...
William Alvin Anderson
Apr 21, 2023
William (Bill) Alvin Anderson November 11, 1929 – April 21, 2023. Bill passed away peacefully at the age of 93. He was born in Point Roberts, WA to Jules and Alice Lamphier. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary (Marsh) Anderson and their four children: William Anderson, Barbara (Bob) Anderson, Brian Anderson, and Alfred Anderson. He...
Atze Hettinga
Apr 15, 2023
Atze Hettinga, 85, of Custer, Washington sadly left us on Saturday, April 15, 2023 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born May 6, 1937, in the town of Oppenhuizen, Netherlands, to Rimmer and Jannigjen (Vander Kooy) Hettinga. Atze spoke fondly of his brothers and sisters, growing up skating the canals, playing checkers, hunting with his uncles...
Patricia Marie (Alden) Dupree
Apr 13, 2023
Patricia Marie (Alden) Dupree, of Lynden Washington, passed away peacefully in Whatcom Hospice House, on the evening of April 13, 2023, at the age of 80.
Pat is survived and lovingly remembered by her niece Donna McGee Thompson, nephew Michael McGee, and great nephew Evan Thompson. Her memory is also deeply cherished by her closest friend, Pearl Schmunk. ...
Dianne Blakesley
Apr 10, 2023
Dianne Blakesley was born August 5, 1950 to Charlie and Dorothy (Hettervig) Wood, she left this world April 10, 2023 the day after enjoying a glorious double rainbow from her bed.
She passed away peacefully at Peace Health St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by love and laughter. She succumbed to complications from a sudden illness and kidney failure.
Dianne resided...
Juan Felipe Alvarado
Apr 10, 2023
Juan Felipe Alvarado, age 30, went to the heavens of our Lord Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born December 3, 1991, to Parents Delfino & Vicky Alvarado in Bellingham, Washington.
He went to school in the Ferndale, Washington area.
Juan loved spending time with family and friends, hiking, fishing, gardening and just being in the outdoors. But most...
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