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Vicki Marie Johnson

Vicki Marie Johnson

Sep 1, 2013

On September 1, 2013 Vicki Marie Johnson received her heavenly reward after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.”

Vicki was born to Neil and Evelyn Anderson on January 21, 1953 in Seattle, WA. She graduated with honors from Woodway High School in Edmonds in 1971, Seattle Pacific College (Magna Cum Laude)...

Melinda F. Pearson

Melinda F. Pearson

Aug 12, 2013

Melinda F. Pearson, age 72, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Blaine, Washington.

She was born in Los Angeles, California on December 12, 1940. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Robert C. Pearson. They were married on November 20, 1971 at the Silver Beach Church in Bellingham,...

Douglas Jay Ten Kley

Douglas Jay Ten Kley

Aug 8, 2013

Douglas J Ten Kley, age 61, husband, father, brother, and friend died peacefully on Thursday August 8, 2013 while asleep on the back patio of his home.

Doug had a sunny disposition, a contagious laugh, and built lasting relationships with many throughout the community of Vancouver, WA where he lived the majority of his life. He was employed by West...

Gerald "Pete" Peter Stougard

Gerald "Pete" Peter Stougard

Aug 6, 2013

Gerald Peter “Pete” Stougard, age 91, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at the Highland Care Center in Bellingham in the accompaniment of his special companion, Ruie Dunnigan. Pete was born in Seattle December 23, 1921 to Peter and Ellen Stougard. He moved with his family to Kittitas County in 1927 and lived there until health issues forced his...

Jerry Wolcott

Jerry Wolcott

Jul 2, 2013

Jerry Wolcott, age 58, of Ferndale, Washington passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his home. He was born July 21, 1954 to Ernest and Elda (Kipskin) Wolcott and was raised in Seattle and on San Juan Island. He graduated from San Juan Island High School. Jerry is survived by his wife Carol Wolcott of 16 years and three grown...

Donald Arthur Williams

Donald Arthur Williams

Jul 1, 2013

“Anytime, anywhere, always ready, always there.”

Donald Arthur Williams, age 54, of Blaine, Washington, passed away at his home on Monday July 1, 2013. He was born on October 7, 1958, in Oak Harbor, Washington

Growing up in a military family, Don traveled and lived all over the United States. After high school he entered the U.S. Navy and served...

Fayette Anne Farinha

Fayette Anne Farinha

Jun 27, 2013

Fayette Anne Farinha, age 82, of Bellingham passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Faye was born on May 15, 1931 in Rochester, NY and lived in Bellingham, WA her last 10 years. Faye was preceded in death by her brother Gilbert Case and is survived by her three children Karen Farinha Kelley, Michael and Eric Farinha, 5 grandchildren, Tonna, Chris,...

Jimmie T. Vail Sr

Jimmie T. Vail Sr

Jun 21, 2013

Jimmie “Jim” Thomas Vail, Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Glenhaven (Sedro-Woolley, Washington) Friday, June 21, 2013. He was born March 09, 1938 in Bellingham, Washington.

After graduating from Bellingham High School in the class of 1956, Jim started his career with the Cement Plant in Bellingham, Washington.

Jimmie T. Vail Sr. married Charlotte Jean Jestor...

Carol Marion Cammack Carpenter

Carol Marion Cammack Carpenter

Jun 6, 2013

Carol Marion Cammack Carpenter, age 83, of Lynden, WA, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Lynden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Carpenter and step-daughter, MaryAnn Halligan. Carol is survived by her children, Karen Jameson of Vallejo, CA, Ken (Patty) Jameson of Bellingham, WA, step-children Bruce (Maxine) Carpenter of Tehachapi, CA,...

Eugene "Gene" Bartholomew Zollner

Eugene "Gene" Bartholomew Zollner

May 24, 2013

Eugene “Gene” Bartholomew Zollner, age 85, of Bellingham passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. He was born January 24, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Bartholomew and Kathleen (Murgatroyd) Zollner. He married Joan Heath on November 27, 1948, in Seattle, WA. Gene was stationed at the Naval Base in Bremerton, WA...

Frederick "Fred" H. Knapp

Frederick "Fred" H. Knapp

May 24, 2013

Frederick “Fred” H. Knapp, age 73, of Lynden, WA, formerly of Anacortes, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 in Lynden. A memorial graveside service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013, 2:00 PM, Grandview Cemetery, 411 Hillcrest Dr., Anacortes, WA, with Fr. Vu Tran officiating. A reception will follow at the home of Stephen Mansfield, 1719 6thSt., Anacortes, WA 98221....

Ronald E. Haverkamp

Ronald E. Haverkamp

May 23, 2013

To My Darling Haver

Who was an honorable, ethical, decent man in his home life and his work.

Who loved and had great pride in his children and their families.

Did all he could for them.

Who was supportive and funny and loving to me, his family and friends.

Who enjoyed loud movies, playing his guitar, piano and golf.

Was...

Charles Nichols Allen

Charles Nichols Allen

May 20, 2013

Charles Nichols Allen, age 78, of Bellingham passed away in Bellingham Monday, May 20, 2013 with his daughter’s at his side. He was born in Falls Of Rough, Kentucky, August 24, 1934 to parents to parents Tommy and Nina M. (Nichols) Allen. He worked at Georgia Pacific as a Security Guard for many years. Charles loved his motorcycles and in...

Mine Smith

Mine Smith

May 16, 2013

Mine Smith formerly of Rancho Cordova passed away at her home in Washington State Thursday,May 16, 2013 after years of living with heart & lung disease. She was born on Dec 14, 1923 in Nishiyama Utashinai-Mura, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido Japan to Takeo & Ayano Yoneyasu.

She lived in Rancho Cordova for 42 years where she enjoyed bowling, BINGO, going to the...

Jim Bencivenga

Jim Bencivenga

May 8, 2013

James “Jim” Bencivenga, age 37, of Bellingham, WA passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Bellingham.

He was born on New Year’s Day 1976 in Glendale, CA.

Jim was known for making people laugh with his great sense of humor.

He saw life as one big adventure. Jim enjoyed doing things to the extreme.

Some of his hobbies included...

Francis Earl Russell

Francis Earl Russell

May 3, 2013

The Lord opened the gates of Heaven for Francis Earl Russell, 87, of Ferndale WA, on Friday, May 3, 2013. Francis was born in Custer, WA, on April 8, 1926, to Floyd and Alice (LaFond) Russell. He grew up during the depression years and often talked of how his family was able to provide for each other. Francis attended Grandview...

Donald E. Travis

Donald E. Travis

Apr 28, 2013

Donald E. Travis, age 76, of Bellingham passed away at his home surrounded by his family Sunday, April 28, 2013. He was born Sept. 10, 1936 to Walter & Martha Travis in Minot, North Dakota and graduated from MHS in the Class of 1954. Don entered the US Navy at age 17 serving his country through the end of Korea...

Stephen Turnberg

Stephen Turnberg

Apr 10, 2013

Stephen Franklin Turnberg died peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Bellingham, Washington of complications following a stroke. He was born in Santa Barbara, California on July 25, 1946 to Stanley and Marjorie Turnberg. Steve grew up in Santa Barbara, and leaves behind four siblings, Anne (Larry) of Reno, NV, Tom (Bonnie) of Grants Pass, OR, and Neil (Lisa), and Lee...

Lucille "Tip" Zender Macdonald

Lucille "Tip" Zender Macdonald

Apr 10, 2013

Lucille "Tip" Zender Macdonald, age 82, was called home Wednesday, April 10, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 7, 1931 in Kendall, WA to Henry and Frances (Buckenmeyer) Zender. Lucille married S. Kern Macdonald October 11, 1952 in Fort Devans, Mass. They went on to raise seven children in Everson, WA. She was preceded in death...

Sophia "Louise" Jansen Lich

Sophia "Louise" Jansen Lich

Apr 9, 2013

Sophia “Louise” Jansen Lich, age 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at her home in Bellingham with family at her side. She was born December 27, 1919 to Gerrit and Johanna (Scholten) Jansen in Litchville, North Dakota. She moved with her family to Lynden, Washington in 1927, and resided most of her life in Bellingham.

Louise married her...

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