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Steven Keith Stokes

Steven Keith Stokes

Jul 9, 2022

Steven Keith Stokes, age 34, of Ferndale passed away at his home Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was born January 22, 1988 in Bellingham to parents Mark Allen and Karalee Joan (Endersby) Stokes. As a resident of Whatcom County, Steve graduated from Sehome High School with the Class of 2006. He wrestled and coached for the Sehome wrestling team. He...

Barbara Jean Bruland

Barbara Jean Bruland

Jul 8, 2022

 

It’s with great sadness that the family of Barbara Jean Bruland announce her passing.  She died on July 8, 2022, peacefully at her home in Bellingham.  Barbara was born on September 11, 1936 in Ferndale, WA, to John and Helen Ford. Thirteen years later her sister Susan was born.

She spent most of her life in Whatcom  County, and...

Gertrude Van Dyken

Gertrude Van Dyken

Jul 8, 2022

Gertrude Van Dyken, age 104, of Everson passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at her home. She was born September 21, 1917 in Manhattan, Montana to parents Sam and Mary (Vander Ploeg) Van Dyken.  A graveside service will be held Friday, July 22, 2022, 10:00 AM at Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden followed by a memorial service at Covenant Grace Reformed...

Lee Hetterly

Lee Hetterly

Jul 6, 2022

 

Lee Von Hetterly went to be with his Lord on July 6, 2022.  He was born November 11, 1941 in Bellingham, Washington to Eilo Frank Mariotto and Angela (Russell) Mariotto.  His mother later married George A. Hetterly who adopted and raised Lee. He graduated from Mt. Baker High in 1960 in Deming, Washington.  Later that year he enlisted in...

Kenneth Raymond Holmes

Kenneth Raymond Holmes

Jul 1, 2022

 

Kenneth Raymond Holmes, age 79, passed away peacefully and comfortably in his sleep Friday, July 1, 2022 in Bellingham. Ken was born in Olympia, WA February 28,1943 to parents Bertrand and Bertha (Lensegrav) Holmes. Ken Graduated from Olympia High school and attended WSU. In his early years, he could be found camping and fishing the lakes, rivers and streams...

Helen Ethel Percifield

Helen Ethel Percifield

Jun 27, 2022

 

Helen Ethel Percifielde, age 86, of Bellingham, WA formerly of Nampa, Idaho went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, June 27, 2022 in Bellingham, WA. At her request no services will be held.

Margaret "Peggy" Reeves

Margaret "Peggy" Reeves

Jun 26, 2022

 

Margaret “Peggy” Reeves, age 95, of Bellingham passed away peacefully on her journey to heaven to be with her Heavenly Father and reunite with her husband, Gil and many loved ones.  She was surrounded by her family, Sunday, June 26, 2022 with singing of hymns and prayers. Peggy was born to parents Edwin and Margery (Tavener) Cook in Victoria...

Jan Thomas Stevens

Jan Thomas Stevens

Jun 25, 2022

 

Jan T. Stevens passed peacefully on June 25, 2022 in Bellingham, WA in the loving presence of his daughters, Pam (of Highland Park, IL) and Lar (of Bellingham, WA) and two granddaughters, RhaeAnna (of Bellingham, WA) and Shantel (most recently of New Zealand).  Though happily a long time transplant to Pacific Northwest, he remained a Texan to the core,...

James Carlyle Omdahl

James Carlyle Omdahl

Jun 22, 2022

 

James Carlyle Omdahl

March 16, 1926 – June 22, 2022

Ever loved, ever remembered, ever kind and true, our counselor and guide.

Celebrating a great life lived.  Jim was born in Oacoma S.D. March 16, 2026.  When he was a young boy, he and his parents moved from their ranch north of Chamberlin S.D. to a smaller ranch in...

Rhonda B. Davis

Rhonda B. Davis

Jun 21, 2022

 

Rhonda “Ronnie” Blount Davis, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.  Ronnie was born July 19, 1930 in Yakima, Washington to Herbert Blount Squire and Mary Etta (Wallin) Squire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurel James Davis, on August 20, 1985 and her sisters, Gale Britten and Jane Kremling.

Survivors include her three...

Muriel Adene Ellis

Muriel Adene Ellis

Jun 16, 2022

Muriel A. Ellis, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 16, in Bellingham. She was born April 15, 1930 in Blaine to parents Marvin Lewis and Ella Gertrude (Hickey) Allen. Muriel was preceded in death by her husband Albert J. “Pete” Ellis in September of 2012 and her parents. She is survived by her son...

Carol Elaine Lemperes

Carol Elaine Lemperes

Jun 10, 2022

 

Carol Elaine Lemperes, born in Seattle October 1, 1946, passed peacefully June 10th, 2022, surrounded by her husband and two daughters. Carol was a devoted wife, loving mother, dedicated grandmother, sister, and a friend to many.

Carol began her life in Seattle, WA as the fourth and final child, born to Oscar Burdette Johnson and Anna Betty (Steffen)...

Howard Gregory Hanna

Howard Gregory Hanna

Jun 9, 2022

 

Howard Gregory Hanna age 70, passed away on June 9, 2022.  He is survived by his wife Karrie Hanna, his mother Opal Hanna, his sister Kim Naidu, and his brothers Morrie and John Hanna. He also leaves numerous nephews and nieces.  Howard has requested that there be no service.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations go...

Marc Alan Anders

Marc Alan Anders

Jun 3, 2022

Marc Alan Anders, age 74, of Bellingham passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 being surrounded by loved ones and family.  Marc was born on October 8, 1947 in Seattle.  He has resided in Bellingham for over 45 years. Marc was loved by and survived by his wife of 40 years Linda Stephens-Anders. 

He is survived by 2 sons, Adrian...

Daniel Brent Ten Kley

Daniel Brent Ten Kley

Jun 3, 2022

 

 Daniel Brent Ten Kley age 58 went to be with Jesus on June 3, 2022 in Bellingham, WA. Danny was born June 5, 1963, to Gerrit and Marie (Kalsbeek) Ten Kley. Danny lived at home in Deming until the age of 18 and attended Redwood School. He lived in various group homes in Bellingham and Skagit County. In 1996...

James "Jim" Robert Tolin, Jr.

James "Jim" Robert Tolin, Jr.

May 30, 2022

 

James Robert “Jim” Tolin, Jr., age 72, of Lynden passed away in Bellingham Monday, May 30, 2022, after a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.  For 20 years, Jim handled the disease with grace and dignity.  He provided all of us the privilege for a long good bye.

Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years...

Patricia Lee Bliss

Patricia Lee Bliss

May 24, 2022

 

Patricia Lee Bliss, age 87, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born September 10, 1934 in Beach, North Dakota to parents Floyd Leo and Leona Irene (Woodhull) Neudeck. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Carolyn Sue Bliss and her brother Morris Neudeck. She is survived by her husband Jim; 2...

David Lee Bozarth

David Lee Bozarth

May 18, 2022

 

David “Dave” Lee Bozarth, of Custer passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his family, after a long battle with heart and kidney disease. He was 73. The world has lost the best husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend anyone could ask for.

 

Dave was born on April 30, 1949 in Joliet, IL to Richard...

Anne Borgny Dillon

Anne Borgny Dillon

May 17, 2022

 

Anne Garnaas-Dillon passed away on May 17, 2022.

She was born on October 19, 1933.  Anne was a loving wife and mother.

She is survived by her sister Laurine Keyes, and her three children, Neil Garnaas (wife Pamela), Arvid Garnaas (wife Diane) and Cory Garnaas (wife Anne) her six grandchildren , Brandon, Kellen, Carly, Kaden, Lauren and Tracey...

Daniel Carl Larson

Daniel Carl Larson

May 16, 2022

 

Daniel (Dan) Carl Larson passed away May 16th, 2022 after a short illness. He was born in Bellingham at St. Joseph’s hospital on September 10th 1944. Son of Carl Amus Larson and Theresa Joyce Schluk, he graduated from Ferndale High School in 1962 and served in the Army National Guard from 1969 to 1973.  Dan was a member of...