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Esther Marie Welch
Feb 4, 2023
Esther Marie Welch, age 88, of Bellingham passed to Heaven after a short illness Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Oak Harbor, WA. Marie was born March 25, 1934 in Bellingham to parents Albert and Esther (Johnson) Jacobson.
She is survived by her two sons Stan (Penny) Welch, Bruce (Elena) Welch; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and...
James E. Elvig, D.C.
Feb 3, 2023
Jim Elvig was born September 29, 1946, the elder of fraternal twin boys, to Ken and Margaret Elvig in Bellingham Washington. Jim and his twin John joined older brother Paul and they were followed six years later by brother Dan. The family was poor in worldly means but rich in love and integrity. He always considered himself blessed to be...
Maurine Joyce Mazaruk
Jan 31, 2023
Maurine J. Mazaruk, age 86, of Maple Falls, WA passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Bellingham.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, February, 16, 2023 at Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham.
From The Frog Mystery by Dr Maurine J. Mazaruk
“I was born in Washington State. My life has been a very...
Jon Benjamin Ostby
Jan 22, 2023
Sadly, we share the news of Jon Benjamin Ostby’s death, age 75. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and former owner of Nelson’s Market in Bellingham’s York neighborhood died at home January 22, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. His battle against kidney cancer was brief but courageous.
Born April 28, 1947, in Granite Falls, MN,...
Lois Bertina Zender
Jan 20, 2023
Lois Zender, age 94, of Bellingham was born in Sumas, Washington on October 11, 1928 to Charles and Belle Merriam. Later she moved to Nooksack, WA and lived there until marrying Joe Zender on February 5, 1949. They were married for 57 years. Lois enjoyed her family, friends and her faith community at St. Peter’s Mission. Lois enjoyed caring...
Mary Ellen Roebuck
Jan 19, 2023
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of long-time Lynden resident, Mary Ellen Hill Roebuck. Mary was born July 19, 1952 in Port Angeles, WA, and was the third born of five siblings. Mary was named after her own mother, Mary Ellen Hill, and was fondly called “Ditto” by family and close friends throughout her lifetime.
After a nine-and-a-half...
Nancy Ann Noteboom
Jan 18, 2023
Nancy Ann Noteboom, age 82, passed away on January 18, 2023 in Burlington, Washington after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Nancy was born to the late John & Betty Treese on July 11, 1940 in Bellingham, Washington. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1958 and enjoyed a career in banking working at various banks in Whatcom County until...
Rodney Dean Pankratz
Jan 16, 2023
Rodney Dean Pankratz, age 65, of Ferndale went to be with his Lord and Saviour Monday, January 16, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family at his home. He was born January 12, 1958 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada to parents Lloyd Richard and Nettie Gwendolyn (Enns) Pankratz. Rod was preceded in death by his father and his brother Brian...
Shirley Lillian Bjorkland
Jan 16, 2023
Shirley Lillian Bjorkland, age 87, of Bellingham passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 in Bellingham. She was born August 13, 1935 in Los Angeles, California to parents William Leon and Arthella Virgie (Bigler) Tiernay. Shirley grew up in North Hollywood, California. In her youth, she was active in ballet, tap dancing, Camp Fire Girls and loved going to the...
Kenneth William McDonald
Jan 7, 2023
Kenneth William McDonald, age 66, of Bellingham passed away peacefully Saturday January 7, 2023. He was born February 14, 1956 in Bellingham to parents Bill and Irene McDonald. Ken graduated from Sehome High School. He worked as a Custodian for Western Washington University for many years before retiring. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by...
Edgar "Sandy" Saunders Ryder
Jan 4, 2023
Sandy Ryder died peacefully January 4, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar, his mother Evelyn, his brother John, and his first wife, Diane. He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Mary Easley; his sister in law, Marilyn Ryder; niece Erin Tse (Alan) and her children Ava, Grant,...
Jolene Kay Johnson
Dec 31, 2022
Jolene Kay (Mitchell) Johnson passed away unexpectedly due to complications from a long battle with lung cancer on Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Bellingham. Jolene was born to Lyle and Charlotte Mitchell on December 13, 1945 in Ewing, NE. She grew up in Whatcom County, graduated from Bellingham High School in 1963, and went on to a long career...
Babbette Loraine McGowan (Bouffiou)
Dec 28, 2022
Babbette Loraine McGowan (Bouffiou), age 55, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, in Bellingham, WA. She was born on January 9, 1967, in Amarillo, TX. Babbette “Babbs” was raised in both Coeur d’Alene, ID where she graduated and moved to Bellingham, WA where she then spent the remainder of her life.
She worked in the...
Rev. James Arthur Welch
Dec 27, 2022
Rev. James A. Welch, 91 former pastor of Emmanuel Faith Community Church of Escondido California, went to be, with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He is survived by his wife Marie Welch. Son; Stan (Penny) Welch, Son: Bruce (Elena) Welch. 3 grandchildren; 3 great granddaughters.
Jim was born in Orange, California on January 14, 1931, to...
David F. Warren
Dec 27, 2022
David F. Warren peacefully passed away at home on December 27, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 2, 1948, in Tacoma, WA to Eugene and Patricia Warren. He has one older sister, Karen Huffar who lives in Wisconsin and a brother, Patrick Warren, who preceded him in death.
Growing up David was involved...
Sherris Lettner Marsh
Dec 25, 2022
Psalm 116:15 says “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints”
Sherris Lettner Marsh went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep Christmas morning, December 25th, 2022. A celebration of her life will take place at Immanuel Bible Church on Monday January 16th at 2 pm.
Sherris Lettner Marsh...
Christopher S Strelau
Dec 17, 2022
Christopher Stanton Strelau, age 62, was born September 29, 1960 in Seattle, Washington to parents Stanton and Carolyn (Tarr) Strelau and passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Bellingham, Washington. Chris enjoyed good music and learned to play the guitar at an early age. He also liked to participate in May sports, football, soccer, skiing and most of all...
John David Pakusich
Dec 16, 2022
John "David" Pakusich, born in Bellingham on February 28, 1936, died peacefully at home on December 16, 2022. He was raised by his "Uncle Pete" Pakusich in South Side, now Fairhaven. One of his prize possessions was his metal 50-year-old Fairhaven library card. He first got his library card when he could barely reach the counter. He was a...
Wiona Mae Helgesen
Dec 16, 2022
Lifelong Whatcom County resident, Wiona Mae (Copes) Helgesen, 89, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022. Raised in Maple Falls, Washington, she married Harold Daniel Helgesen and settled on a plot of acreage buttressed by the meandering North Fork of the Nooksack River, a place that would remain her home for 73 years. With the untimely death of her husband in...
William Eugene Todahl, Sr.
Dec 16, 2022
William “Bill” E. Todahl, Sr., age 89, of Bellingham passed away at his home Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born June 29, 1933 in Bellingham to parents Elroy and Geneva (Newell) Todahl. He was born and raised in Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham High School. After graduation Bill joined the US Army serving during the Korean War. After the...
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