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James A. Brown, Jr.

James A. Brown, Jr.

Nov 7, 2023

Jim passed away peacefully at home November 7, 2023 with his family by his side after a long battle with dementia and Parkinson’s.

He was born at home in Elma, WA to James and Blossom Brown and spent his childhood in Elma and Montesano.

In 1956, while serving in the Army at Fort Lewis, he married his high school sweetheart...

Betty Jean Schuitema

Betty Jean Schuitema

Nov 6, 2023

Betty Jean Schuitema (Kamper) went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2023, while her daughter held her hand.

Betty Jean was born on September 27, 1943 to Arnie and Jennie Kamper, and older sister Lillian. Betty Jean attended Sumas Christian and Lynden Christian schools and graduated in 1961. She married in 1963 and several years later gave birth...

Tony Dale Leech

Tony Dale Leech

Nov 4, 2023

 

Tony Dale Leech

 

August 29, 1961 - November 4, 2023

 

It is with peace within our hearts that We say….

 

“ Sail safely into your final Sunset.”

 

Tony aka…TBone as he was known by many had fought a long battle

of health issues. On November 4, 2023 Tony was called home to

heaven to rest....

Joe Louis Bibbs, Jr.

Joe Louis Bibbs, Jr.

Oct 30, 2023

 

Joe Louis Bibbs, Jr., age 69 of Birch Bay passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born February 15, 1953 in Henderson, Kentucky to parents Joe Louis Bibbs, Sr. and DeLree (Wade).

 

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Monday, November 20, 2023, 12:30 P.M.  at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.

Herbert Koon Lim Leu

Herbert Koon Lim Leu

Oct 30, 2023

Herbert K. L. Leu, 86 yrs old, of Blaine, WA (formerly of Honolulu) passed away on October 30, 2023. He graduated from McKinley High School; served in the Special Forces as a Green Beret; and worked at American Electric. Herbert is survived by wife Shirley-Ann K., brother Donald Leu (Alice), sister Linda Leu-Romans (Rodney deceased), nephews, nieces and cousins. Herbert’s...

Phyllis Marlene (Moll) Jones

Phyllis Marlene (Moll) Jones

Oct 26, 2023

Phyllis Marlene (Moll) Jones, 92, of Bellingham passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023.

 

Phyllis Marlene Moll was born on September 30, 1931 to Robert and Hilda Moll in Bryant, South Dakota, the oldest of four children.

 

Phyllis graduated from Lake City High School in Lake City, Iowa in 1949 and went on to study nursing at the...

Edson "Bud" Andy Askew

Edson "Bud" Andy Askew

Oct 20, 2023

 

Bud was born January 18, 1930 and passed away on October 20, 2023 with family at his side.  He was a man of integrity, a gentle man, a man who loved his family deeply, and man who worked hard but knew how to have fun.  He will be missed greatly.  Bud was born and raised in Seattle, moving to...

Robert Unruh

Robert Unruh

Oct 18, 2023

Robert Unruh entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  Born August 24, 1936 in Enid, Oklahoma, Robert lived his life from age six in Whatcom County, graduating from Ferndale High School in 1954.

 

Many people will remember Dad as “Bob the Barber,” as he owned and operated a local barber shop in downtown Ferndale for many...

Marshall "Matt" Jackson Prudhon, Jr.

Marshall "Matt" Jackson Prudhon, Jr.

Oct 12, 2023

 

Marshall “Matt” Jackson Prudhon, Jr., age 81, beloved husband, father of three, and Opa to nine grandchildren, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at his home in Ferndale, Washington surrounded by his family. Matt was born on September 19, 1942 in Benton, Minnesota to Marshall and Evangeline (Studanski) Prudhon.  After graduating from Mounds View High School (White Bear Lake,...

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Green

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Green

Oct 8, 2023

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Green passed away peacefully in Bellingham, Wash., on October 8, 2023, at the age of 63, ending a long and courageous journey through frontotemporal dementia. A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, she was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, educator, artist, sailor, and friend.

 

The eldest of two daughters, Kathy was born July 16, 1960, in...

Robert Drake

Robert Drake

Oct 8, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Robert “Bob” Drake.  It is with profound gratitude that we are able to share about a life well lived.

Bob was born in Portland Maine in 1938.  Upon completing high school he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  Bob was stationed at the Blaine Air Force...

Gary Elwood Owen

Gary Elwood Owen

Oct 5, 2023

 

Gary Elwood Owen passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 78. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother and lifelong friend. Gary was born on August 27, 1945 in Wichita Falls, TX to Elwood and Ida Owen. As the second of 8 children, he had endless stories from a lively childhood...

Elise Marquerite Sabiston

Elise Marquerite Sabiston

Oct 4, 2023

Elise Marquerite Sabiston, age 89, passed away of natural causes on October 4th, 2023.  Elise was born in Wauchope, Saskatchewan on June 3, 1934 to parents Alphonse and Gabrielle (Laval) Rogg.  She became a psychiatric nurse after high school, but fate had other plans and she met and married Clifford Sabiston in 1956.  Together with their young family they moved...

Philip S Wu

Philip S Wu

Oct 3, 2023

 

Philip, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023 at the age of 93. Born in Shanghai, China in 1930, Philip embarked on a journey that would lead him to great accomplishments and cherished memories. Philip's quest for knowledge and passion for engineering brought him to the United States, where he...

Monty S. Westford

Monty S. Westford

Oct 3, 2023

Monty S. Westford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on December 1, 1942 to Verna and Irving Wood, later adopted by John Westford following his father’s passing. Monty was joined by three little sisters, Sandra Kildall, Linda Berg and Lorna Heay. He grew up a farm boy milking cows and haying fields....

Mary Alison Redman

Mary Alison Redman

Oct 2, 2023

Mary Redman was a daughter, sister, aunt, friend and philanthropist who found peace on October 2, 2023. She was generous, spiritual, caring, loyal, determined, curious, smart and an independent thinker.

Mary loved to give back. I met her 28 years ago years ago when I was the Executive Director of Allied Arts of Whatcom County. She walked into my office...

Vivian Mary Cedarquist

Vivian Mary Cedarquist

Oct 1, 2023

 

Vivian M Cedarquist passed away peacefully in Bellingham, WA Oct 1 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred E Cedarquist (06/28/2013) whom she loved and missed so dearly. Also preceding her in death were her 2 sons: Frank L Cedarqust (12/2/2021) and Fred J Cedarquist (05/22/2023).

 

  Vivian and Fred, along with their 4 children, settled in...

Jesse Lee McCully

Jesse Lee McCully

Sep 29, 2023

Jesse Lee McCully, age 72, passed away from heart complications Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born May 6, 1951 in Longview, Washington to mother Dona (McGee) McCully and father Arnold McCully.  Jesse was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim McCully.  He is survived by his wife Therese Ann McCully; daughters Katie Soderlind and Sarah McCully;...

Gary R. Morgan

Gary R. Morgan

Sep 28, 2023

Gary Roland Morgan –  beloved Dad, Grampa, Great Grampa, Husband, friend, life partner and half-side to Irene Lincoln Morgan was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 28, 2023.

 

Gary was born October 17, 1936, the middle son of James Clarence and Ethel (Tharp) Morgan in Bellingham, WA. He was born and raised with his brothers Morrie and...

Karen Kay Copps Robson

Karen Kay Copps Robson

Sep 28, 2023

Karen Kay Copps Robson passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham Washington. She was born in Deshler, NE on January 15, 1942, to Martin and Hulda (Holtzen) Schnackenberg. The family moved to Custer, WA, when Karen was a child.

Karen is survived by her husband Dave Robson, her sisters Marlene Phillips,...

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