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Alan Kirkman Tarr
Apr 2, 2016
Alan K. Tarr, age 82, of Everson, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Bellingham. He was born April 28, 1933 in Bellingham to parents Stephen and Helen (Herre) Tarr. Alan was raised on a dairy farm in Whatcom County, graduated from Lynden High School in the class of 1950, graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in...
Barbara L. Smith
Mar 28, 2016
Barbara L. Smith, age 70, of Bellingham passed away at Avamere Bellingham Health Care in Bellingham, Monday, March 28, 2016. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Sig’s Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services, 809 W. Orchard Dr., Suite #5, Bellingham, WA 98225
David Bruce MacKay
Mar 17, 2016
David Bruce MacKay, a great man and wonderful husband, lover, brother, son, father, friend, and mentor, departed this earth early in the morning of March 17, 2016. He was 57 years old.
He left a huge gap in the lives of those he left behind—and is a towering example of what a man might be. ...
Marvin Honcoop
Mar 14, 2016
Marvin Honcoop, age 78, of Bellingham, formerly of San Diego, California, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Whatcom Hospice House of Bellingham. Marvin was born in Lynden, Washington and grew up on a farm in Sumas. He attended Sumas Christian grade school and attended Nooksack Valley High and graduated in 1955. At Nooksack Marv played football and was...
Donna Claire Daniels
Mar 13, 2016
Donna Daniels was born July 19, 1928 to Russell and Ora Belle Scott in Bellingham Washington settling on the Winn Road in North Bellingham. She helped her dad with farm chores, milking the cows feeding the pigs and chickens and in the summer she would help bring in the hay she wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty and could...
Linnea C. Mattson
Mar 10, 2016
Linnea Rasmussen Mattson, aged 75, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2016. Born to Dr. Theo and Florence Rasmussen, she was raised on 16th Street in Bellingham, WA and relocated to Seattle, WA where she attended the University of Washington and was a Husky Cheerleader.
After 12 years as an administrative assistant at Riddell Williams, Linnea retired to the family...
Ernest "Ernie" Neuman
Mar 10, 2016
Ernie Neuman, age 76, of Bellingham passed away at his home surrounded by his family Thursday, March 10, 2016.
More complete obituary to follow at a later date.
Marlene Jones
Feb 28, 2016
Marlene Jones passed away, February 28, 2016, at age 78. She was born in Bellingham on September 12, 1937, to Wilton and Martha Jepperson. Marlene graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955. She married the love of her life, Royal Jones, on March 16, 1957, after meeting as students at Western Washington University. Royal passed away on March 30, 2012....
Donald Duane Schnackenberg
Feb 23, 2016
Donald Duane Schnackenberg passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Deshler, NE on February 18, 1934 to Martin and Hulda Schnackenberg and moved to Custer, WA with his family when he was 17 years old. He joined the Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. After being Honorably Discharged, he married Beverly...
Judy M. Hennessy
Feb 18, 2016
Judy M. Hennessy, age 68, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham, Thursday, February 18, 2016. She was born June 11, 1947 in Ord, Nebraska to parents Gordon Woodrow and Ivy Edith (Edwards) Jensen. Judy is survived by her daughters, Nancy and her husband William MacMillan of Bellingham and Kristi and her husband Joel Anderson of Ferndale; grandchildren, Alissa Hennessy and...
Michael Edward Greenfield
Feb 12, 2016
Mike Edward Greenfield, age 63, of Lynden passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in Bellingham. He was born February 23, 1952 in Whittier, California to parents Calvin and Joanne (Callahan) Greenfield. Mike graduated from La Habra, California High School in the class of 1969 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Linda R. Banks July...
John Joseph Bradley
Feb 11, 2016
John Joseph Bradley, age 67, of Bellingham, passed away on Thursday, at his home February 11, 2016 after a protracted battle with emphysema. He was born March 24, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John had an incredible impact on everyone he met. John always had time for a story and a friend. He was a loving father not only to his...
Ross Alan Goodmanson
Feb 8, 2016
Ross Allan Goodmanson, 78, of the Birch Bay area of Washington, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 in Bellingham due to complications following surgery.
Ross was born and raised in Albert Lea, Minnesota to parents Allan “Bud” and Phyllis (Loberg) Goodmanson. As a youth, his family enjoyed vacationing at Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota, a tradition he continued with his...
William Craig Derr
Jan 26, 2016
William C. Derr, age 63, of Ferndale passed away at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. William was born December 10, 1952 in Skagit County to parents Herbert and Margaret Derr. William attended Conway Elementary School and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in the class of 1971. He joined the United States Marine Corp...
Pastor Rollin S. "Bud" Staats
Jan 24, 2016
Rollin “Bud” Stanton Staats went home to be with his Lord and Savior on his 84th birthday. He was born to Eunice and Robert Staats in Oakland, California and grew up there. After high school, Bud joined the Air Force and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. Bud met his wife Joan Morgan in high school and they...
Carol Ann Wolcott
Jan 20, 2016
Carol Ann Wolcott of Ferndale, departed this earth suddenly on January 20th 2016 at the age of 67.
Carol was born January 15th 1949 to Connie and Richard Loomis in Mt. Vernon, WA. She grew up in the town of Conway and graduated from Conway grade school, Mt. Vernon High School and Whatcom Community College.
She enjoyed playing cards, music,...
Gilbert E. "Gil" Reeves
Jan 19, 2016
Gilbert E. “Gil” Reeves, age 91, of Bellingham passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at his home. Gil was born May 6, 1924 to parents Ernest and Grace Reeves in Ramah, Colorado. He graduated from high school in Grand Junction, Colorado and was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from 1943 – 1946. April 6, 1947 Gil met his...
Kyran P. "Phil" Kane
Jan 17, 2016
Kyran P. “Phil” Kane, age 82, of Everson passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Bellingham, Washington with his wife at his side. Phil was born August 22, 1933 to Kyran Francis and Rose Terigard Kane in Muskegon, Michigan. He was a resident of Whatcom County for over 43 years. Phil married the love of his life Linda L. Graham...
Marilyn Rae Hamstra
Jan 3, 2016
Marilyn Rae Hamstra, age 85, of Lynden passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. She was born Marilyn Rae Zoet, to Gerrit and Dena Zoet on May 28, 1930 in Bellingham, WA. Marilyn was a housewife and stay at home mom until the 1970’s when she became secretary /bookkeeper for Skookum Chuck Water Association, and held that position for over...
Mildred Ruth Taylor
Dec 25, 2015
Mildred R. Taylor, age 71, known to her family and friends as “Midge” passed away suddenly on Christmas Day Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Bellingham. Midge was born January 14, 1944 in Artesia, New Mexico to parents Bert and Ida (Boykin) Page. She was preceded in death by her baby daughter Ruthie Jean DuLores and is survived by 2 daughters,...
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