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Patricia Kay Smith
Aug 28, 2014
Patricia Kay Smith (58) passed away peacefully in her home in Ferndale on August 28th, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born and raised in Bellingham, she was the late daughter of George and Joan Leonard. She leaves behind a large family legacy: devoted husband of 34 years Jim Smith, loving daughters Tanis...
Jewel N. Gilliam
Aug 22, 2014
Jewel N. Gilliam passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 in Lynden, Washington at the age of 92. She was born on September 17, 1921, to Raymond A. and Violet L. (Darrow) Rice at Garfield, Washington. Jewel married Arthur J. Gilliam at Moscow Idaho, on October 10, 1940 and were happily married for 63 years. Jewel enjoyed her children, music, plays,...
James Louis Armstrong
Aug 18, 2014
James Louis Armstrong, age 71, of Bellingham passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 in Lynden after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. He was born Dec. 11, 1942 in Seattle, Washington to parents Vincent L. and Edith (Nesheim) Armstrong. Jim is survived by his daughter, Michele Armstrong; son, Brian Armstrong; son-in-law, Jack Kabela; sister, Janice Hope; half-brother, Ray...
James Evert "Jim" Erickson
Aug 18, 2014
James Evert “Jim” Erickson, age 66, passed away early Saturday morning August 18th surrounded by his family.
He was very much loved husband, father, Farfar (grandpa), brother, uncle and friend.
Born July 16, 1946 in Bellingham, WA to Harold and Signe (Anderson) Erickson of Ferndale, he grew up on the family farm and attended Ferndale schools, graduating in 1964. He...
Marie C. Norris
Aug 16, 2014
Marie C. Norris, age 97, was born in Kimball, Minnesota, to parents Swan and Anna (Kertz) Engholm. Her family moved to the Acme Valley in the early 1900’s, where she married, raised her family and lived the remainder of her life. She loved the Valley and its beauty, but more than anything else, she loved the people there. Friends, relatives...
Niilo Untinen
Aug 15, 2014
A graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday August 22, 2014, with Sigs Funeral Services in Bayview Cemetery, 2465 Lakeway Drive., Bellingham, for Niilo Untinen, who died August 15, 2014, at age 91. Mr. Untinen was born February 25, 1923 in Milwaukie, Oregon. He married Helen Hartos on March 10, 1949, and was happily married...
Brad Brose Ambrose
Aug 3, 2014
Brad “Brose” Ambrose, age 44, of Bellingham formerly of Blaine passed away surrounded by his family Sunday, August 3, 2014 in Bellingham. He was born December 26, 1969 in Bellingham and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County graduating from Blaine High School in the Class of 1988. He was an avid sports fanatic, following the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Huskies,...
Sandra Pearl Knight
Jul 30, 2014
Sandra Pearl Knight, age 72, of Ferndale, WA passed over into the Lords Arms Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Bellingham. Sandy was born May 30, 1942 in Spokane, WA to parents Ned and Edith Kelly. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kelly and her parents, and is survived by sons, Lonnie Johnson and his wife Holly and Buddy...
Laura N. Dietzsch
Jul 21, 2014
Laura N. Dietzsch, age 59, of Bellingham passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 in Bellingham. She was born August 9, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts to parents Herman William, Sr. and Eva Josephine (Lefebvre) Dietzsch. Laura graduated from Tustin High School, Tustin, California in the Class of 1972. She is survived by 2, sisters, Christine Dietzsch of Maple Falls and Susan...
Robert W. Bob Keiper
Jul 18, 2014
Robert W. “Bob” Keiper of Bellingham, WA, age 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Friday, July 18, 2014, in Bellingham. Bob was born to Alyce and H.C. “Mike” Keiper of Gibbon NE. He married the love of his life, Helen Mae “Toots” Bengtson of Trumbull NE. Bob obtained a BA from Kearney State Teachers College and...
Norma Esther Anderson Taylor
Jul 7, 2014
Norma Esther Anderson Taylor passed away peacefully in her home on July 7, 2014. Norma was born to Swedish immigrant parents on June 8, 1927. She was raised in West Seattle and celebrated her Swedish Heritage throughout her life. She met her husband of 64 years through the Seattle Mountaineers Club. They were married in 1950 and enjoyed many years...
Kristine Lynch
Jul 6, 2014
Kristine "Whitlock" Lynch, 63, passed away at home in Birch Bay, Saturday afternoon July 6th, surrounded by family and friends. She had fought a tough battle over the last seven years, trying to recover from a devastating car accident in 2006. She will always be loved and remembered for her sassy, stubborn and giving spirit. Her husband Tim at her...
Claire Marie Dutton
Jun 27, 2014
Claire Marie Dutton, 25, died Friday, June 27, in Bellingham, WA. There will be a Celebration of Life, July 5, 3:00 PM in Marriott Springhill Suites, 4040 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham .
Margaret Reynolds
Jun 14, 2014
Margaret (Peggy) Reynolds, age 79, of Bellingham went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was born in Watertown, New York on September 11, 1934 to William and Helen Reynolds. Peg graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy, New York with a degree in psychology. She worked for several...
Lawrence Albin Freeman
Jun 12, 2014
LAWRENCE ALBIN FREEMAN, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away at age 90 on June 12, 2014.
Larry was born in Blaine into a large, loving family, to parents Kris and Bena Freeman on March 8, 1924. He grew up on the family farm, where everyone pitched in with the chores. Larry’s parents taught...
James Lind Anderson
Jun 5, 2014
James Lind Anderson 11/11/33 – 6/5/14
Jim, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2014 surrounded by his family. His lengthy battle from Lewy Body Dementia has finally ended. He was born in Bellingham, Washington on November 11, 1933, to Norman and Theresa...
Barbara J. Marcos
Jun 5, 2014
Barbara J. Marcos, age 76, of Lynden, went Home to be in the arms of Jesus Thursday, June 5, 2014. She is survived by 4 childern, 11 grandchildren. We love you Nonni. Private family services will be held. Family suggests memorial donations be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 855 Aaron Dr., Lynden, WA 98264.
Carolyn Joann Jackson
Jun 5, 2014
Carolyn Joann Jackson, age 70, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Bellingham. She was born December 16, 1943 in Bellingham to parents Herbert and Helen Viola (Edwards) Jackson and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Carolyn was a successful owner of CJ’s Harbor Salon and Barber. She loved to watch the Seattle Mariners but her greatest...
Michael Reed Torfin
Jun 3, 2014
Michael Reed Torfin, born 53 years ago in International Falls, Minnesota, died June 3, 2014 at home in Wickersham, WA leaving behind the love of his life, Judy Torfin. He was preceded by his parents, Phyllis Groendyk and Karl Torfin, and sister Vickie LaPine. Surviving sisters are Karla Vessey, Rhonda Torfin, Glenda Heggie, Roxanne Groendyk, Teri Moody and Jackie Groendyk....
Don Kumm
May 31, 2014
On Friday May 31st, our family bid farewell to our much loved patriarch, Don Kumm. Dad had just recently celebrated his 74th birthday and had come to the end of his courageous battle with cancer. In death, as in his life, Dad was surrounded by family and friends who offered their love and support.
Dad was born to Roy and...
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