Obituaries

Oct 30, 2020

Lyle Burton Leavitt, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020.   He was born July 2, 1934 in Port Townsend, Washington to Frances and Harvey Leavitt.  He retired from Georgia Pacific after 34 years of faithful employment. 

 Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Grace A (Morgan) Leavitt of 55 years in September of 2011, his son, Bret...

Oct 30, 2020

Paul Van Luven, age 71, of Blaine passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at his home in Blaine.  Paul was a gentle and sweet man. He spent most of his life Commercial Fishing on his Boat “Empress” which he was proud of. Paul loved his Irish Setters and the little reds they gave him joy. Paul is survived by his wife...

Oct 30, 2020

John Allen Greenleaf, 70 of Bellingham, WA passed away October 30, 2020 after a prolonged illness.  He was born September 1950 to Clement A. and Barbara F. Greenleaf in Everett, WA. 

John graduated from Darrington High School in 1968 and attended Western Washington State College.  John is preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Barbara, as well as his...

Oct 27, 2020

Edwin Karber, age 94 of Blaine passed away into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society Stafholt in Blaine of congestive heart failure with his wife and a friend by his side. Ed was born July 25, 1926 to David M. and Anna M. (Kliewer) Karber in Balko, Oklahoma and was the youngest of...

Oct 26, 2020

Hazel Wright passed away peacefully at her home Monday, October 26, 2020 into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. She just celebrated her 100th birthday on July 16th.

Hazel was born to parents Harry and Mary (Miller) Pulley in her grandmother’s home in North Manchester, Indiana. She grew up in the Huntington, Fort Wayne, Indiana area and graduated...

Oct 23, 2020

On Friday, October 23, 2020, Shirley Lee Lysen, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87 in Bellingham, Washington.

Shirley was born on November 5, 1932 to Ole and Etta (Carlson) Pugerude in Sweetgrass, Montana. The youngest of 5 children, Shirley lived in Cut Bank, Montana until after her father’s passing, when...

Oct 20, 2020

Debra Ann Lankhaar Romaszka, 56, of Bellingham passed away peacefully in her home on October 20, 2020. She was surrounded by family as her 19 year battle with cancer came to an end.

She is survived by her children, daughter Nicole (Kevin) McGee of Texas, son Michael (Hilary) Sherwood of Lynden, grandchildren Kaiden, Paige and Kaleb McGee and Dawson Sherwood. Mother, Sandra...

Oct 18, 2020

Deborah "Deb" Bubb, age 49, of Bellingham passed away at the U of W Medical Center in Seattle, WA. on Sunday, October 18, 2020. More information will be posted at a later date.

Oct 10, 2020

Michael James Dodd, age 49, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, in his home and surrounded by his family, Mike lost his courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.  Mike was goofy, unapologetically himself, witty and someone who loved his family unconditionally.

He was born May 27, 1971 to parents Steve and Linda Dodd.  Mike’s formative years were filled with Scouting...

Oct 10, 2020

Nancy Ruth Torrillo passed away peacefully into God’s loving arms on October 10, 2020. Nancy bravely battled Alzheimer’s for years before a sudden illness brought her to her eternal home.

Nancy was born August 24, 1939 in Wingham, Ontario to William and Marjorie (Schell) Johnston. She was the youngest of four children and raised in Lucknow where her father was...

Oct 5, 2020

Joseph William Willis

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Joseph William Willis was born in Queens, NY to Sadie Walsh Willis and William J Willis on June 30, 1935.  He went to be with our Lord on October 5, 2020.

Joe graduated from St. Peters College with a BS in history and then served in the US Army during the Korean War where he wrote...

Oct 1, 2020

Sep 30, 2020

Allan Dale Bunker slipped peacefully from our world on September 30, 2020. 

He was born in Kenmore, ND on August 14, 1937, to Arthur Dale and Gladys McGillivray Bunker.

In the early 40’s, the family moved to Washington, settling in Whatcom County.

After graduating from Meridian High School Allan joined the Air Force, studying machine maintenance.  He did a tour...

Sep 28, 2020

Harold “Dean” Briske, age 86, of Deming, WA passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2020 after a long battle with Cancer. Dean was loved and respected by those who knew him. He was born Aug. 7, 1934 in Fosston, Minnesota, and attended Fosston High School. He moved to Anchorage, Alaska where he raised a family and lived for 30 years. While...

Sep 26, 2020

Robert (Bob) Joseph Klee, age 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 26, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Valerie; son Mark (Christina); daughter Jen (Tim) and his beloved grandson Orion. 

Bob was born on April 7, 1946 in Seattle, WA and married June 15, 1968.  They celebrated their 52nd anniversary just this...

Sep 25, 2020

James Elwood Dull age 71, of Maple Falls passed away peacefully on September 25, 2020.  James was born on October 27, 1948 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to parents Raymond Eugene and Dianna (McEwen) Dull.  As a young man James enjoyed and showed great talent for artwork.  In the early 80’s moved to the Pacific North West.  He loved fishing, hunting,...

Sep 22, 2020

Gary Dwayne Kennedy, age 60, of Ferndale passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Bellingham. Gary was born December 5, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Kenneth Dean and Paula Marie (Bell) Kennedy. He graduated from Meridian High School with the Class of 1978. Gary loved working on old cars and fishing. He was a member of the Fourth Corner...

Sep 21, 2020

ANDREA (ANDI) MARIE AASHEIM WALLACE…

Was born Sunday, October 28 1951 and passed September 21 2020 at age 68. The first born of three children to Patricia & Lloyd Aasheim. She is survived by very special friend ELI THOMPSON, her sons NATHAN and AARON, Brother STEVE (Donna), Sister BRENDA, nephews JERED (Shannon) JUSTIN, and IAN, a niece CRYSTALLINE, along with...

Sep 19, 2020

Joyce L. Jernberg, age 93, of Bellingham passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Joy lived each of her days with deep love for her husband, Ken, her immediate and extended family, her friends, and undergirding all – her love of the Lord Jesus.

Joy was born May 19, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN...

Sep 18, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Lavonne Andres of Ferndale, Washington went home to glory on September 18, 2020.  Her steadfast faith, devotion to family, and selfless caring profoundly touched the lives of all who had the privilege to know and love her.

Betty was born May 4, 1938 in Goessel, Kansas to John and Irma Schmidt, the third of four children.  She grew...