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Rollin Edgar Joy

Rollin Edgar Joy

May 5, 2023

 

Rollin E. Joy (Dad) passed peacefully Friday, May 5, 2023, with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren by his side. Born January 12, 1931, in Dustin Nebraska, Dad’s family traveled west when he was 6 years old to make their new home in Concrete, WA. Later, the family built a home in Birdsview, WA where many family dinners were held...

Dennis Dean Howson

Dennis Dean Howson

May 2, 2023

Dennis Dean “Denny” Howson passed away on May 2, 2023 in Bellingham, WA. He embraced life and lived with grace even after being diagnosed with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy eight years ago. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to say goodbye as he left this world surrounded by love.  

 

Family mattered most to Denny so that’s where...

Jackson Frederick Frymire

Jackson Frederick Frymire

May 1, 2023

 

Jackson (Jack) Frederick Frymire passed away on May 1, 2023, at the age of 92. Born January 14, 1931, Jack was raised in a musical home in Cedar Bayou, Texas. Blessed with prodigious talent and a great tenor voice, he earned his BMus and MMus degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. He soon joined the American Savoyards Opera...

Deana Jeaneen Reimers

Deana Jeaneen Reimers

May 1, 2023

 

Our sweet mother, Deana J Reimers passed away on May 1st, 2023 at the young age of 54 in Bellingham, WA.

 

Deana was born in Parsons, Kansas on September 7, 1968 to parents Jacqueline and Dean Reimers. Deana spent most of her life in Washington state close to her family and friends. She enjoyed each day of her...

James Norman Bliss

James Norman Bliss

Apr 30, 2023

James N. Bliss, age 92, of Ferndale passed away in Bellingham Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born August 8, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington to parents Norman Wilbur and Bertha Maude (Kenney) Bliss.  He spent his early years in Bellingham, moving to Ferndale to attend grade school at Mt. View. He attended Ferndale High School where he was active in...

Michael Gregory Caughell

Michael Gregory Caughell

Apr 30, 2023

 

Michael Gregory Caughell, was born on October 23, 1962 and passed away suddenly April 30, 2023.

Mike enjoyed the simple things in life…fishing, golf, baseball and a good visit with friends and family. Mike had many bumps in the road, and through it all would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.

Mike is survived by...

Dorothy Teresa Polinder

Dorothy Teresa Polinder

Apr 29, 2023

 

Dorothy Teresa Polinder, Loving Wife, Mother, and Grammy entered into heaven on April 29th, 2023. She was born December 20, 1955 to Ed Speelman and Tena (deJong) Speelman in Bellflower, CA.

Dorothy met Scott Polinder in high school and they were married on June 17, 1975 and they enjoyed 47 wonderful years together.  They lived in Lynden throughout their...

Donald George Rachor

Donald George Rachor

Apr 28, 2023

Donald George Rachor, (87) of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on April 28, 2023.

Don was born to Clarence and Bernice Rachor on September 18, 1935 in Seattle. After graduating from high school in Port Angeles, he went on to attend Central Washington University and Western Washington University, pursuing a degree in Chemistry. Don began his long career in the pulp...

Loren Dale Gienger

Loren Dale Gienger

Apr 28, 2023

 

Loren Dale Gienger was a kind and faithful man of God.  He passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior at the age of 72 on April 28, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters at home in Blaine. Just as he dealt with all experiences in...

Marvin Gwyn Ballard

Marvin Gwyn Ballard

Apr 28, 2023

Mr. Marvin Gwyn Ballard, age 77, passed away on April 28, 2023, at Peace Heart St. Joseph's Medical Center in Bellingham, Wash. Marvin was born on June 11, 1945, to the late James Young "J.Y." Ballard and Elizabeth Storey Ballard. He grew up in Pike County, Ga., and attended Pike County High School.

Marvin enlisted in the Army after high...

William Alvin Anderson

William Alvin Anderson

Apr 21, 2023

 

William (Bill) Alvin Anderson November 11, 1929 – April 21, 2023. Bill passed away peacefully at the age of 93. He was born in Point Roberts, WA to Jules and Alice Lamphier. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary (Marsh) Anderson and their four children: William Anderson, Barbara (Bob) Anderson, Brian Anderson, and Alfred Anderson. He...

Atze Hettinga

Atze Hettinga

Apr 15, 2023

 

Atze Hettinga, 85, of Custer, Washington sadly left us on Saturday, April 15, 2023 to be with his Lord and Savior.  He was born May 6, 1937, in the town of Oppenhuizen, Netherlands, to Rimmer and Jannigjen (Vander Kooy) Hettinga.  Atze spoke fondly of his brothers and sisters, growing up skating the canals, playing checkers, hunting with his uncles...

Patricia Marie (Alden) Dupree

Patricia Marie (Alden) Dupree

Apr 13, 2023

 

Patricia Marie (Alden) Dupree, of Lynden Washington, passed away peacefully in Whatcom Hospice House, on the evening of April 13, 2023, at the age of 80.

 

Pat is survived and lovingly remembered by her niece Donna McGee Thompson, nephew Michael McGee, and great nephew Evan Thompson.  Her memory is also deeply cherished by her closest friend, Pearl Schmunk. ...

Dianne Blakesley

Dianne Blakesley

Apr 10, 2023

 

Dianne Blakesley was born August 5, 1950 to Charlie and Dorothy (Hettervig) Wood, she left this world April 10, 2023 the day after enjoying a glorious double rainbow from her bed.

She passed away peacefully at Peace Health St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by love and laughter. She succumbed to complications from a sudden illness and kidney failure.

Dianne resided...

Juan Felipe Alvarado

Juan Felipe Alvarado

Apr 10, 2023

 

Juan Felipe Alvarado, age 30, went to the heavens of our Lord Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born December 3, 1991, to Parents Delfino & Vicky Alvarado in Bellingham, Washington.

He went to school in the Ferndale, Washington area.

Juan loved spending time with family and friends, hiking, fishing, gardening and just being in the outdoors. But most...

Darda Jean Burkhart

Darda Jean Burkhart

Apr 7, 2023

 

Darda Jean (Billester) Burkhart (Nee Wills)

Born May 4, 1930 in Auburn, WA, to Percy and Margarette Wills.    

Predeceased by her mother, Margarette Wills, 1972; her Father Percy Wills, 1990; her brother Frank Wills. 1994; her first husband Robert M. Billester, 1975; and her second husband, Dick Burkhart, 2006.

Darda, also known as Jean at different periods of her life,...

Clark Alan Williams

Clark Alan Williams

Mar 30, 2023

 

Clark Alan Williams was born May 11, 1968 and passed away March 30, 2023.  Clark had a brilliant mind that has left this earth.  Clark lived life to the fullest.  He was a perfectionist at heart.  He took pride in his numerous hobbies, from car restoration, scuba diving, snow mobiling and bowling.  Clark was the life of the party...

Terry Charles Berglund

Terry Charles Berglund

Mar 28, 2023

 

Terry Charles Berglund, age 75, entered heaven unexpectedly Tuesday, March 28, 2023 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital with his wife and youngest daughter at his side.

 

Terry was born Feb. 17, 1948 in Fargo, ND, and moved to Washington at age three. He was preceded in death by...

Jean (Jan) Ann Beamer

Jean (Jan) Ann Beamer

Mar 27, 2023

Jean Ann Nordahl Beamer (Jan) passed away peacefully at home March 27, 2023, at age 93. She was born in Iowa and moved to Seattle at a young age with her parents Hamlin Nordahl and Bertha Oyer, older brother Vincent, and older sisters Shirley and Connie. She met her husband Elbert Monroe Beamer (Elbie) in high school. As a teenager...

Connie Lee Crape

Connie Lee Crape

Mar 27, 2023

Connie Crape passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday March 27, 2023.She was born in Seattle, Washington on August 30 1946 to her parents Lloyd and Florence Van Iderstine. She is preceded in death by her little sister Jeanine, her mother Florence, and father Lloyd. She is survived by her loving husband of 55...

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