Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 8, 2013

Paul Marshall White, age 60, of Bellingham, WA died of cancer on April 8, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Baltimore, MD on January 3, 1953, Paul has lived in Whatcom County since 1975.

Paul had a lifelong passion for music, a love for the Blues, Soul and Rock & Roll. A guitarist and singer,...

Apr 4, 2013

Kathy Sherfey, age 61 of Bellingham, passed away at her home April 4, 2013, surrounded by her family and close friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born, March 29, 1952, in Sumas, Washington, to Theresa (Hento) and Elmer Neil Radder. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepdad (Robert Wilbur) and infant sister (Diana Kay Radder).

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Apr 3, 2013

Shifra Ruth Broida Miller, age 89, passed away in Bellingham at Silverado Senior Care, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 1:21 AM, exactly six years to the day after her husband of 62 years, Marvin Fred Miller passed away. Shifra is survived by two sisters, Mildred and Ellen; her four children, Jeffrey, (Lisa), Dennis, (Susan), Leslie, (Curtis), and Naomi, (Gary); three...

Mar 27, 2013

Earl John Baker, age 77, of Blaine passed away at his home, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 surrounded by his family. Earl was born March 24, 1936 in New Boston, Illinois to parents Leonard George and Mary Margaret (Koehler) Baker. He graduated from Rock Island, Illinois High School in the class of 1954 and went directly into the United States Navy...

Mar 26, 2013

Sandra C. Moore, age 59, of Blaine, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Bellingham, Washington. She passed away after along difficult battle with cancer.

Sandra is survived by her loving husband Chuck; son, Brian; daughter, Deanna; 2 granddaughters, Ryah & Lellie; 2 grandsons, Dane & Daniel; her mother, Romora Lichty and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She...

Mar 25, 2013

LEGENDARY MOTOWN SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER DEKE RICHARDS (AKA DENNIS LUSSIER) HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 68

As Leader of Motown’s Songwriting and Production Team, “The Corporation,” Richards Wrote Hits for the Jackson 5,

Diana Ross, and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, among many othersBellingham, WA – March 25, 2013 - Legendary Motown songwriter and producer Deke Richards...

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Feb 13, 2013

Joyce Erma Thompson, age 88, of Ferndale passed away, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham. She was born March 23, 1924 in Wenatchee, Washington to parents Merton McKinley and Jennie (Garfield) Mercer. Her parents bought a farm in Haynie (Custer) in 1926 and she lived in the Custer/Ferndale area for...

Jan 31, 2013

Quentin “Pete” K. Peterson, age 83, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Pete was born October 11, 1929 in Lead-Deadwood, South Dakota. He shared 60 wonderful married years with Lolita who preceded him. He moved to Bellingham at the age of 6 with his parents William (John) and Emma Hancock. He owned and...

Jan 28, 2013

Michael Nelson Bon, age 63, of Oak Harbor, passed away in Bellingham at the Whatcom Hospice House, Monday, January 28, 2013.

He was born November 15, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to Nelson George and Dorothy Mary (Hemminger) Bon. Michael retired from the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February...

Jan 27, 2013

Eileen Ann (Tande) Iverson, 64, of Ferndale, WA, passed away peacefully, Sunday January 27, 2013 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. She was born to Marvin and Margaret (Kjelgaard) Tande on April 28, 1948 in Powers Lake, North Dakota.

She grew up on the farm near Tioga, North Dakota, where she graduated from High School. She moved to Williston,...

Jan 26, 2013

Marinus Lagerwey

Marinus “Rene” Lagerwey, age 86, of Blaine, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Bellingham, WA. He was born Feb. 24, 1926 in Shepherd, Montana. The son of John and Adriana Lagerwey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John, Bill, Arie, Gerrit, Johan (Joe), Nick; sisters, Minnie and Katherine and a step...

Jan 26, 2013

Steven Edmond Waterman, age 36, of Maple Falls, passed away suddenly as a result of an accident Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was born Feb. 11, 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas. He is survived by his daughter, Sidney and son, Trystan Waterman; father, Ed Waterman; sister, Cheryl Carrillo; uncle, Daniel & Lisa Waterman; sisters, Krystal Patapoff and Michelle Lima and...

Jan 10, 2013

Matilda Houtsma, age 87, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2013. Born in Paterson, NJ on March 4, 1925, she resided in NJ until 4 years ago when she moved to Bellingham, WA. Matilda was the oldest of three children. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry Houtsma and brother William DeBlock. Matilda is...