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Cheryl Lea Ferrier

Cheryl Lea Ferrier

Jul 14, 2023

 

Cheryl Lea Ferrier, age 80, passed quietly early in the morning Friday, July 14, 2023.  Cheryl was born in Southern California but called Whatcom County home for the 42 years.  Cheryl is survived by her two children Janet Snedecor-Parker (husband Greg) and Mark Snedecor (wife Jennie) and three grandchildren Jackson, Andrew, and Samuel Snedecor.  She was so proud of...

Joyce Adrian Caughell

Joyce Adrian Caughell

Jul 8, 2023

 

Joyce Adrian Caughell, age 86, ended a hard fight, peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House Saturday, July 8, 2023.  She is now in her final resting place with her God. Joyce married her high school sweetheart Ken Caughell and had 57 wonderful years of memories.

Later they were blessed with 2 boys Brad and Mike.  Along with their own boys,...

Joseph Gehard Hanson, Jr.

Joseph Gehard Hanson, Jr.

Jul 7, 2023

 

Joseph Gehard Hanson, age 95, passed away peacefully Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 95 in Lynnwood Washington.  Joe was born on August 30, 1927 to Joseph Hanson Sr. and Sarah Einarsson Hanson in Bellingham Washington.  He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1945 and entered the Merchant Marines near the end of WWII.   Joe’s time...

William J. Schroeder

William J. Schroeder

Jul 6, 2023

 

William J Schroeder passed away July 6, 2023.  Bill was born February 22, 1940 in Bellingham to Hugo and Ruth Schroeder.  As an only child in rural Whatcom County Bill spent his youth with his dog and a gun, hunting anything edible.  In his teens he was famous for driving fast and using dynamite to blow stumps and signs...

Lucille Marie Browning

Lucille Marie Browning

Jul 3, 2023

 

Lucille, a daughter of the Most High Jesus Christ continued into eternity with Christ our King on July 3rd after a seven year battle with lung disease. She was a remarkable wife, and lifelong friend to Les Browning her partner of twenty-seven years. They were married at Whatcom Falls, September 28, 2001. She was born Lucille Talley on September...

Lawrence B. Jackson

Lawrence B. Jackson

Jun 22, 2023

 

Lawrence B. Jackson, age 91, of Bellingham passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at home with family by his side.  He was born July 17, 1931 in Bellingham, to Lowell and Fern (Martin) Jackson.  His sisters Beverly Behme and Shirley Kahan preceded him in death. On October 6, 1956 he married Marlene Hasert and they had 66 years together. ...

Nancy Harriet Hughes

Nancy Harriet Hughes

Jun 22, 2023

 

 

Nancy Harriet Hughes 87, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, June 22, 2023 on her birthday. Nancy was the daughter of Paul Black Hughes & Elsie Martha Hughes. She is survived by her three sons; Robert, Charles, John and daughter; Elizabeth. Nancy is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. There will be a...

Donald L. Cook

Donald L. Cook

Jun 21, 2023

Donald L. Cook, age 80 of Bellingham passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born onSeptember 2, 1942 in Holton, Kansas to Forest & Gladys Cook.

Don grew up in Bellingham, Wa where he met his wife of 64 years Diana they raised threedaughters. They loved the outdoors and through the years enjoyed many camping trips thatincluded fishing, hunting...

Ronald "Ron" George Vekved

Ronald "Ron" George Vekved

Jun 21, 2023

Ronald George Vekved, 84, went home to heaven on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Born to George and Janny Vekved on January 17, 1939 in the wheat field prairies of Sexsmith, Alberta, Canada, Ron spent his early years riding horseback to and from school. He graduated from Grande Prairie High School and the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta with...

Clarence Robert Miedema

Clarence Robert Miedema

Jun 20, 2023

Beloved Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, and friend, Clarence R. Miedema, age 93, of Lynden, WA, gladly entered his home in heaven on June 20, 2023. He lived his long life by the ancient Proverb, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your...

Linda Irene Burpee

Linda Irene Burpee

Jun 17, 2023

 

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, surrounded by family and friends, Linda Burpee, age 78, of Deming passed away after a sudden illness, at Skagit Valley Medical Center.   She was born to Lonnie and Frances Lundberg in Yakima, Washington, moving from Prosser to Whatcom County in 1963 to attend Western Washington State College. There she met the love of her...

Robin Irene Taketa

Robin Irene Taketa

Jun 17, 2023

 

Robin Irene Taketa, age 68, passed away on June 17th in Bellingham after a decade-long battle with dementia. Born to Daniel and Patricia (Lee) Rasset in Bismarck, ND on May 14th, 1955, Robin moved to Aberdeen, WA during high school. She then moved to Bellingham where she attended Western Washington University and met her husband Glenn while working at...

Richard "Brud" A. Brudwick

Richard "Brud" A. Brudwick

Jun 17, 2023

 

Rick “Brud” Brudwick, age 67 of Ferndale, WA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, after a short illness and severe brain hemorrhage. He was surrounded by family. Rick was the first born to Marlys (Pederson) and Allan Brudwick on October 1, 1955, in Fort Knox,...

Vivian C. Felmley

Vivian C. Felmley

Jun 15, 2023

 

Vivian C. (McCabe) Felmley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Vivian was formerly of Bellingham.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Felmley in 1999, her parents and her eight siblings.

 

She was born on March 20, 1926 in Joville Saskatechewan, Canada now called Lisiex to George (Bud)...

Mildred Marie Schmidt

Mildred Marie Schmidt

Jun 14, 2023

Mildred Marie Friesen was born May 26, 1940 to Henry and Louise Friesen in American Falls, Idaho. She was welcomed into this world alongside her twin brother Melvin.

She grew up in a variety of farm settings with 6 brothers learning early the values of hard work, food and fellowship. Mildred is often remembered when telling people about her childhood...

Roxie Diane Kowsky

Roxie Diane Kowsky

Jun 13, 2023

 

Roxie Diane Kowsky, daughter of Lyle and Grace Leavitt, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at age 66.  Roxie was born and raised in Bellingham and graduated from Sehome High School with the class of 1975.  After high school, Roxie worked at several local restaurants and loved meeting people from all walks of life.  Roxie worked taking care of...

Gayle A. Pattenaude

Gayle A. Pattenaude

Jun 13, 2023

Gayle A. Pattenaude, age 87, of Bellingham passed away at her home Tuesday, June 13, 2023 surrounded by family and friends who loved her. She was born March 6, 1936 to parents Wilhelm Engel and Irene (Gulbransen) Bredal. She attended Bellingham Public Schools graduating from Bellingham High School. Gayle married Raymond Pattenaude April 1955 in Bellingham. Gayle loved to work...

William Robert Fleischer

William Robert Fleischer

Jun 11, 2023

 

William “Bill” R. Fleischer, age 58, of Blaine passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Blaine.

Donations in Bill’s memory can be to GoFundMe https://gofund.me/8cc2994b  

Lucile Landon Fink Fagg

Lucile Landon Fink Fagg

Jun 10, 2023

 

Lucile Landon Fink Fagg, “Dutchie”, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Bellingham, WA after a long and hard-fought battle with lung cancer. She was 77 years old. Dutchie was born in Riverside, NJ on August 28, 1945, to the late Charles H. and Lucile (Engels) Fink. She grew up in Beverly, NJ and spent many...

Wendy Lou Davis

Wendy Lou Davis

Jun 9, 2023

Wendy Lou Davis, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 after a short illness.  Wendy was born July 3, 1951 in Ferndale, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents Laurel and Rhonda (Squire) Davis. Wendy graduated from Ferndale High School in 1969. She worked and lived in Whatcom County most of her life and eventually...

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