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Claudia A. (Swope) Rouse
Jan 14, 2026
Claudia A. (Swope) Rouse, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 at Regency in Wenatchee, Washington. Claudia was born in Bellingham, Washington on February 5, 1940 to parents Fred and Mabell Swope, along with her twin brother, Clifford Swope.
She married Donald W. Rouse in September, 1956. They had four children; Gary, Jerry, Terry and Debbie.
Claudia lived and worked...
Darrell Duane Melos
Jan 14, 2026
Darrell Duane Melos, 71, of Lynden, Washington passed away in Bellingham, Washington on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Darrell was born in Bellingham, WA on May 8, 1954 to parents Oscar and Vera Melos. At Darrell's request there will be no service.
Rita Marilyn Mallahan
Jan 12, 2026
Rita Marilyn Mallahan passed away on January 12, 2026 in Bellingham with family by her side. Rita was born July 7, 1936 to Swiss immigrant, Martin Steiner and Elizabeth (Dilly) Steiner. She was the third child, with eight other siblings in a very active household in La Conner, WA. Rita went to school in La Conner, WA where she served...
Juanita Zimmerman
Jan 11, 2026
Juanita Zimmerman (Birmingham) grew up in Flint, Michigan and after the early loss of her mother, she took on family responsibilities from a young age, serving through cooking, cleaning and caring for others — a pattern of quiet devotion that would define her entire life.
She worked for fourteen years as a hospital laboratory technician, a role that allowed her to...
Candise Petersen
Jan 9, 2026
Some people make the world feel warmer, and Candise Petersen was one of them. On January 9th, 2026, Candise passed away saying goodbye to this world, but the love, joy, and memories she gave us all forever remain. "Candy", as she was most known, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose kindness, generosity, and steadfast love shaped the...
Eldon J. Peters
Jan 8, 2026
Eldon J. Peters passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on October 31, 1939, in Deer Park, Washington to John and Elizabeth (Loewen) Peters. The family moved to Custer soon after. Eldon attended Ferndale schools and graduated in 1958. Following graduation, he worked at Boeing and Mt. Baker Plywood as a foreman...
A. Dwayne Rogers
Jan 2, 2026
Alvin Dwayne Rogers, 91, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on January 2, 2026. Born on January 17,1934 in Bellingham, WA, he was a devoted husband to Karen Kay Rogers (DeZeeuw) for 61 years. Dwayne was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. He served 2 years in the Army following high school. He had a love for horses, specifically, Appaloosa’s and raised...
Taylor Carl Kutschbach
Dec 29, 2025
Taylor Carl Kutschbach, was born on July 1, 1985, in Bellingham, Washington and passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, in Arlington, Washington at the age of 40. He was the beloved son of Martin and Julie Kutschbach. He is survived by his son Carson Patrick Kutschbach (11), Carson’s mother Stacia Kutschbach, his sister Merrit King (Tyler), uncles, aunts, nephews, niece,...
Robert DeWayne Clark
Dec 26, 2025
Robert D. Clark passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, December 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Throughout his long and eventful life, Robert touched the hearts of many by sharing stories about his diverse experiences with anyone willing to listen.
He was born on December 16, 1934, in Coulee Dam, Washington, Robert was the son of Vilas Clark...
Jack E. Peter
Dec 19, 2025
Retired Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, Jackie E. Peter of Bellingham, WA, died peacefully on the night of Friday, December 19, 2025, at Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Bellingham, WA on June 28, 1938 to Lloyd August Peter (1912 - 1997) originally from Wilder, Minnesota, and Celia Irene Pierce (1920 – 1991) originally from Harlowton, Montana....
Charles "Chuck" Allen Hamstreet
Dec 17, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Allen Hamstreet, 73, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away peacefully December 17, 2025 with his daughters and best friend by his side. Born in Bellingham, Chuck spent his life rooted in the community he loved. Chuck was born January 11, 1952 to James and Margaret (Upton) Hamstreet.
Chuck was the owner and operator of Northwest Licensing and the founder of...
DeMaris J. Cole
Dec 11, 2025
DeMaris J. Cole, age 73, of Bellingham went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Bellingham at the Whatcom Hospice House. She was born May 11, 1952 in Vancouver, Washington to parents James and Frances (Scholtaubers) Myles. DeMaris graduated from Fort Vancouver High School with the Class of 1970 in Vancouver, Washington. She went on...
Connie Jo Morgan
Dec 6, 2025
Connie Jo Morgan (George), 64, of Custer, Washington, passed away on December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Connie was the kind of person who made others feel at ease the moment they met her. She carried a quiet strength that inspired those around her, paired with a deep kindness and nurturing spirit that made people feel...
Budd D Askew
Dec 6, 2025
Budd Askew, age 67, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, from complications of aortic stenosis. Budd was born on May 21, 1958 in Seattle, WA to parents Edson (Bud) and Beverly Askew. He grew up in Kenmore, Washington, the fourth of five children, and attended Kenmore Elementary, Kenmore Junior High, Inglemoor High School and Edmonds Community College.
Budd had a love...
Lois Maurie "Bevan" Ellis
Dec 4, 2025
Lois Maurie ‘Bevan’ Ellis was born the daughter of Floyd and Grace ‘Gregg’ Bevan on October 3, 1921, in Hugoton, Kansas. She went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025, in Bellingham, Washington. Surviving are son Keith and wife Elizabeth of Sully, Iowa; son-in-law Floyd Kintzel and wife Paula of Ganfield, Arkansas; daughters, Eva Headrick and husband Dennis...
Roberto "Rob" G. Lara
Dec 1, 2025
Rob was called to be in the arms of the Lord unexpectedly, on December 1, 2025. He leaves behind his parents; Rafael and Sheelah, his sister Angela and niece.
Rob was a true friend, he alway lent a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Rob never judged and accepted people for who they were. He was always kind to those...
Ruth Ann Brown
Nov 22, 2025
Ruth A. (Nicolaas) Brown, age 61, of Birch Bay, WA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 22, 2025.
Ruth was born in Bellingham, WA on April 10, 1964 to Elmer and Betty Nicolaas. She attended Roeder Elementary before moving with her family to Ferndale.
Ruth grew up with her five siblings on the Axton Road in Ferndale, and then moved...
Michael Dale Leech
Nov 20, 2025
Michael Dale Leech, age 70, of Bellingham passed away peacefully Thursday, November 20, 2025 surrounded by his family after a sudden cancer diagnosis.
Michael was born on April 23rd, 1955, and he would become the second of five children. Growing up with his family, young Michael spent countless hours between beaches near his home and Lummi Island where a lifetime love...
Gary W. St. Pierre
Nov 19, 2025
Gary W. St. Pierre, age 76, of Bellingham, WA, passed away at his home in Bellingham on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. He was born Sept. 16, 1949 in Bellingham to parents Camille “Ted” and Lavada (Henroid) St. Pierre. Gary graduated High School in 1967 at Central R-3 High School in Park Hills, Missouri. After high school Gary enlisted in and...
Shirley "Sheri" (Johnson) Abt
Nov 16, 2025
Shirley “Sheri” (Johnson) Abt, 93, of Bellingham, WA, peacefully passed away on November 16, 2025.
Sheri was born in New Hampton, IA on February 17, 1932 to Ole Andrew and Sophia (Ronnei) Johnson. She earned a nursing degree, but eventually moved to the East Coast. While doing secretarial work, Sheri met Ed (Edgar) Abt – it was love at first sight,...
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