Obituaries

Feb 18, 2019

On Dec 1, 1932, in Yankton, SD, Jerry Clark Lawson was welcomed into the world by his parents, Caleb and Orpha Lawson. After being joined by younger brother George, they moved from Alcester, SD, to Bellingham, where his sister, Rhoda, was born. With them, he had an adventurous youth growing up in the Fairhaven area. He had a knack for...

Feb 13, 2019

Georgia Margaret Enns, age 86, of Bellingham passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham. She was born November 19, 1932 in Pittsburg, California to parents George and Elizabeth (Dow) Reid.  Georgia was preceded in death by her first husband William D. Smith and her second husband Milton E. Enns and her son Ross A....

Feb 13, 2019

Harold Luther Carter, Jr., age 70, of Ferndale passed away suddenly at home Wednesday, February 13, 2019. A memorial service with Military Honors will be held, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 11:00 AM at Triumph Lutheran Church, 5719 Church Road, Ferndale, WA 98248 with Pastor Dean J. Iverson officiating. 

Feb 11, 2019

Feb 8, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

Guy John Loiselle, born March 26, 1936, to Philias and Genevieve (Poulin) Loiselle in Quebec City, Quebec, met his heavenly maker on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Bellingham, Washington. 

Raised in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Guy lived the outdoor life with hunting, fishing, trapping, ice hockey, logging, trucking, firefighting, construction, motorcycling and RVing. 

He moved with jobs around Canada while welding in...

Feb 3, 2019

Alice Marie, age 92, of Deming a beloved child of God, was born in to this world July 5, 1926. Alice was one of nine children born to Oscar Albert and Lula (Benson) Sorensen. The family lived in St. James, Minnesota. When Alice was 19 years old, she and a friend decided to travel to Seattle, WA. There she started attending Gethsemane...

Feb 1, 2019

Melvin Charles Hewett, age 71, of Ferndale passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Bellingham at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1947 in Bellingham, Washington to his parents William Charles and Jacqueline (Toner) Hewett. He is survived by his children, Samantha Hewett, Bryce Allen, Austin Hewett, and Samuel Hewett; his siblings, Patsy Higman, Greg Hewett,...

Jan 29, 2019

Jerry Clay Franklin, age 75, of Blaine passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. He was born March 7, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to parents Bemis and Geraldine Wilma (Nunamaker) Franklin. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale.

Jan 28, 2019

Sam Hoover Agnew, Jr., age 88, of Lynden was born in Bellingham’s St. Luke’s Hospital, April 12, 1930 to Sadie May (Parker) and Samuel Hoover Agnew, Sr.  He graduated from Bellingham High School with the class of 1948.  Sam was active in school activities, especially varsity Baseball.  He graduated from Western Washington State College (WWU) in 1954 and taught 5th...

Jan 27, 2019

Diane Lorraine Gates, age 79, of Lynden passed away early Sunday morning on January 27, 2019 at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden with Hospice Care.  She was born May 5, 1939 in Seattle, WA to parents Myron Harold and Ruth Unetta (Kerr) Nordlund. 

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 34 years Robert (Bob) Gates of Lynden;...

Jan 23, 2019

Kenneth Edward Joseph Limbacher, age 91, passed away January 23, 2019 peacefully in his home. He is survived by his wife Helen Limbacher, his sister Agnes Reimer, and his two children Paul Limbacher and Jill Limbacher Morgan. Services will be held at St Paul's Episcopal Church on Friday, February 1st at 1pm. 

Jan 23, 2019

Stephene Lynn Mann (Lynn) passed away peacefully in her Maple Falls home after a long battle with COPD, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the age of 61. On May 10, 1957, Lynn was born to her father, Paul Steven Fesler, and mother Ramona Jo Hudson in her hometown of San Bernardino, California.  Lynn pursued a career as a caregiver...

Jan 22, 2019

James S. “Jim” Miller, age 64, of Blaine passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at his home.  Jim was born March 22, 1954 in Spokane, Washington to parents Wayne Edgar and Ada Katherine (St. Peter) Miller. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed golfing, gardening and cooking. Jim is survived by his daughters, Katy and Ariel Miller; his sister, Judy Roedel. 

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Jan 18, 2019

Walter (Wally) Martin Davieau, age 76 formerly of Ferndale, Washington passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 in Yuma, Arizona. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and teddy bear to all. Wally was born December 31, 1942 in Vallejo California to parents Walter M Davieau and Bertha A Jensen. Wally grew up in Whatcom County attended Meridian High School. He...

Jan 17, 2019

Jan 16, 2019

Pearl Adeline Mosen (Stielow) died peacefully January 16, 2019 in Bellingham, Washington. She was 96. God is holding her in the palm of his hand. Pearl was born June 13, 1922 to John and May Stielow, and raised in Clinton, Minnesota. She was one of six siblings. In 1956, Pearl moved to Bellingham to raise her children.

Pearl began school...

Jan 13, 2019

Barbara S. Ford, age 89, of Ferndale passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 with her family by her side at the MT. Baker Care Center in Bellingham, WA. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Chap. (LTC/Ret. US Army) Martin M. Ford. She is survived by her six children; Martha (Tim) LeDrew, David (Heidi) Magnuson-Ford,...

Jan 11, 2019

    Ben was laid to rest Jan. 22, 2019.  Born June 25, 1952.  He is no longer suffering.

     I love you Ben, your sister.

 

 

Jan 10, 2019

Noah Henry Rathjen, age 18, went to meet Jesus on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Noah attended Mount Baker Senior High School and Meridian Schools. He was an avid Hunter and Horseback Rider he was fierce on the field playing football for Mount Baker # 55. He was a beloved Son, grandson, brother, uncle and best friend. A funeral mass will...