Obituaries

Mar 26, 2019

Samuel John Umbaugh, age 82, of Bellingham was born June 15, 1936 to Chas and Louella (Merrell) Umbaugh in, Apollo , Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Bellingham, WA.  Sam Joined the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and served as an Aircraft Jet Mechanic. He met his sweetheart, Sylvia Joan Kershaw, in New York and together they moved to...

Mar 25, 2019

Mar 25, 2019

John Michael (“Mike”) McCormick, 68, died March 25, 2019, at his home in Nooksack, Washington, surrounded by family, after a courageous 3+ year journey with glioblastoma (GBM) brain cancer.

Mike was born on July 18, 1950 in Conrad, Montana, to Rosemary (Hofland) and Neil McCormick. Mike’s early years were spent in a one-room school house on the Montana prairie, until...

Mar 25, 2019

Darlene Marie Stansfield, age 81, of Lynden passed away at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham Monday, March 25, 2019. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, March 29, 2019 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5977 Northwest Rd., Ferndale followed by a Celebration of her Life at 2:30 PM, at Evergreen Community Church, 6899 N. Enterprise Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248...

Mar 16, 2019

Phyllis Irene Manier was born in Cadillac, Michigan August 28, 1925 to Phillip and Irene Bashaw.  She was preceded in death by her only sister Jeanne, and her husband Emil Manier.   She is survived by her three children, Christopher Noel, Emily Jeanne, and Victoria Susan.  In addition, Phyllis was blessed with and greatly loved by her six grandchildren: Aran,...

Mar 12, 2019

Jerry A. Bajema, age 73, of Deming passed away at his home Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was born in Bellingham, WA to parents Samuel and Dorothy Marjorie (Gatjens) Bajema on June 21, 1943. Jerry graduated from Lynden High School in 1963. Jerry served four years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He had quite a...

Mar 10, 2019

Swietze Vander Meulen, age 74, of Sumas passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham. He was born August 17, 1944 in Artesia, California to parents Ralph and Etta (Keuning) Vander Meulen. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Pete and Andrew Vander Meulen and his sister Alyce Yonkman.  Swietze is survived by...

Mar 5, 2019

Keith Bakker, age 73, passed away at home on March 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, after an 8 year battle with metatastic breast cancer.  Keith was born May 21, 1945 in Sumas, WA to Charles and Hilda (VanDyken) Bakker.  He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Susan, daughters Amy (Mike) Lathrop and Kary (Rob) Smith...

Mar 1, 2019

Steven David Leigh, son of the late Doug and Doris Leigh, was born September 28th, 1953, in Montreal, Canada. Along with his 2 sisters, Lynda and Donna, and his late brother Peter, the family moved to several cities in Canada, as well as Chicago, then settled in California in 1970. Steve graduated from Del Valle High School in Lafayette, CA,...

Feb 28, 2019

On February 28, 2019, Giovannina “ Jennie” Albano Brasile, born December 29, 1927, surrendered her life peacefully to be with her family and her Lord in heaven.  Jennie was a beloved wife and aunt, fondly called “Zizi” by several generations of nieces and nephews.  Jennie will always be remembered for her gracious, generous and beautiful nature and her amazing potato...

Feb 27, 2019

Kevin Scott Arnold, age 54 passed away in his home in Maple Falls, WA on February 27, 2019. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Kevin was born December 9, 1964 in Dickenson, ND. He is preceded by his parents William and Irene Arnold, Sisters Sandra Arnold, and Wynne Martin of Great Falls, MT. Survived by his...

Feb 23, 2019

Barbara Jo (Barbie Jo) Sweet age 68 of Birch Bay, Washington, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2019, with husband and family at her side. Barb was born March 27, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Morris Rife and Marjorie (Hill) Rife. Barb and Carl Sweet were married on October 17, 1977, at Rosario Beach, near Anacortes, Washington.

Barb was a...

Feb 21, 2019

Gerald Wallace Glass was born February 5th, 1939 and went to be with his Lord and Savior February 21, 2019. He grew up in the Everson area and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1957. He married his sweetheart Janie Tjoelker in 1963 and together they had 3 children. He was a loving Father to Patricia (Allan) Beld, Tami...

Feb 20, 2019

Brian Jeffrey Matz passed away peacefully at 1:20 a.m. at the Hospice House on February 20, 2019, after courageously and valiantly battling cancer.  He was a real trooper throughout his chemo.  He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1980 to John and Linda Matz in Bellingham, WA.

Brian was a very caring, loving and thoughtful young man.  He was...

Feb 20, 2019

Evelyn (Evie) Heeringa went to be with her Lord Wednesday, February 20, 2019 with her family by her side. Evie was born in Bellingham, Washington to Henry and Sadie Poortinga on February 10, 1957 to an extremely large family whom she love hosting. After her mother's passing when she was 6, Henry married Deena. Evie married her high school sweetheart...

Feb 19, 2019

Joanne Elizabeth (Wiebe) Cadman, age 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in her home, from cancer. 

She was born on February 14, 1946, on Valentine’s Day, in Bellingham, Washington to parents John L. and Marie (Schroeder) Wiebe.  Joanne married her high school sweetheart, Donald Cadman, March 20, 1964, at the Rome Chapel.  They were married for 54 loving...

Feb 18, 2019

Ricki Kim Selhaver, 72, of Maple Falls, WA, was taken from us all too soon on February 18, 2019.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  He was born Aug. 8, 1946 in Bellingham, WA, son of Martin and Betty Addicott.  Growing up, Ricki rode horses, was active in Future Farmers of America, played the tuba and...

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.