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Jerry Dale Jeffers

Jerry Dale Jeffers

May 6, 2025

Jerry Dale Jeffers, age 90, was born in Bellingham, Washington to Orva Ray and Esther Joy (Pyeatt) Jeffers. He passed away in Bellingham on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

He attended high school at Meridian and graduated with the class of 1954. In high school he played baseball and excelled at basketball. He married Emelie (Nelson) Jeffers in August of 1955 in...

Louise Jane Craw

Louise Jane Craw

Apr 26, 2025

Louise J. Craw, age 88, of Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Louise was born on February 27, 1937 in Plainfield, Vermont. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Louise’s family and friend will greatly miss her presence in their lives. At Louise’s request there will be no service.

Carol Jean Larsen

Carol Jean Larsen

Apr 22, 2025

Carol Larsen was born October 4th, 1951, in Bellingham, WA to parents Erik Theodore “Ted” Larsen and Frances Zender/Larsen/Holm and spent most of her life in Deming, WA. Carol passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Bellingham, WA.

Carol was preceded in death by both her parents and her daughter Frances Metz.

Carol is survived by her daughter Michelle Larsen, son Philip...

Michelle "Shelli" Ann Berard

Michelle "Shelli" Ann Berard

Apr 20, 2025

Michelle Ann "Shelli" Berard, 61, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Bellingham, Washington. Born on August 9, 1963, in Bellingham.

Shelli was known for her friendly and outgoing nature. She had a remarkable ability to connect with people and took genuine joy in everyday conversations. During her time working at the Grocery Outlet store, she brightened the days of many...

Helen Louise Freeman

Helen Louise Freeman

Apr 19, 2025

Helen Louise Freeman, age 83, of Deming passed away at her home Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born Dec. 10, 1941 in Bellingham to parents, Ivar Waldmer and Otelia Gabrilla (Norlie) Jonson.  She joins in heaven her beloved husband of sixty years, Jim; and leaves behind her daughters Kirsten, Lotte, and Holly; their partners Bjorn, Donatas, and Michael; and...

Neil E. "Sonny" De Groot

Neil E. "Sonny" De Groot

Apr 14, 2025

Neil E. “Sonny” De Groot who was in his eighty first year died at home on Monday, April 14, 2025. His wife Patricia of 38 years was by his side. Neil was preceded in death by his daughter Kristine “Kris” Keene. He is survived by wife Patricia; daughter, Lori and her husband Rod Ten Kley; son in-law Marcus Keene and...

Christopher Michael Renner

Christopher Michael Renner

Apr 11, 2025

Christopher Michael Renner went home to be with his Lord on April 11,2025. He was born on September 23,1970 in Renton, WA. The family lived in West Seattle before moving to Oregon for a year, before returning to West Seattle for a short time and then finally settling in Covington, WA. Chris spent a few years in Phoenix, AZ which...

Kimberly Ann Brandt

Kimberly Ann Brandt

Apr 7, 2025

Kimberly Ann Brandt, a beautiful young mother of 46, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, after a battle with cancer. Born on October 21, 1978, in Bellingham, Washington to Sam Brandt, and Barbara Brown.

Kim lived in Whatcom county all of her life. As a teen she fell in love with horses. She joined 4-H where...

Josef Mayr

Josef Mayr

Mar 31, 2025

Josef Mayr, age 88, born February 8, 1937, in Fuegen, Austria. He passed peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, from heart failure. He was married for 68 years to the love of his life Hildegard. They emigrated from Austria to Bellingham, WA, Dec 3, 1956. They had been told, with Mount Baker in the area, it would feel like Austria.

Joe...

Margaret Arlene Wheeler

Margaret Arlene Wheeler

Mar 28, 2025

Margaret Arlene Wheeler was welcomed at Heaven’s door by her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2025, age 86, at home with her husband by her side, from pancreatic cancer.

Margie lived in Whatcom County all her life and grew up with her two older sisters, Jane and Harriet. She was a country girl who loved animals and had a passion...

Hank Hornstra

Hank Hornstra

Mar 27, 2025

Hank Hornstra passed away peacefully and went home to his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2025 in Lynden, WA at the age of 90.

Hank was born in Hidaard, Friesland on September 14, 1934 to Ale and Boukje Hornstra. He was the youngest of four children. He immigrated to the US with his parents at the age of 14. They...

Amanda Leigh Reynolds

Amanda Leigh Reynolds

Mar 22, 2025

Amanda Leigh Reynolds, 34, passed away on March 22th, 2025.

Amanda was born on July 20th, 1990 in Bellingham, Washington to Dennis and Dorene Reynolds.

Amanda was a natural musician and started playing the piano with her father at a very young age. She learned how to play the flute and participated in band throughout school. As a talented athlete, Amanda competed...

Floyd Jacobson

Floyd Jacobson

Mar 20, 2025

Floyd was born in Two Harbors, Minnesota to Julius and Ester Jacobson.  The family moved to Ferndale, Washington in 1945 where Floyd attended school in Custer and graduated from Ferndale High School.

After graduation, he worked at the Darigold plant in Bellingham.  It was during this time he met Norma Friberg and they married in 1958.  Soon after marying Norma, Floyd...

Anthony Ryan Stone

Anthony Ryan Stone

Mar 17, 2025

Anthony Ryan Stone, age 62, was born August 29, 1962, in Bellingham, WA, to William and Marvel (Fosmo) Stone, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in Ferndale, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law.

Ryan is survived by his beloved wife, Kathi Loya; his daughter, Morgan Stone; and his son, Nolan Stone. He also leaves behind his...

Gary Michael Smith

Gary Michael Smith

Mar 10, 2025

Gary passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House the evening of March 10, 2025 with family members at his side. He had battled Parkinson's Disease for just under two years.

He was born to Alexander J. and Lillian G. Smith on September 29, 1950 in Bellingham, WA where he resided all of his life. He was the middle child between older...

Roberta Eileen Finkbonner

Roberta Eileen Finkbonner

Mar 9, 2025

Roberta E. Finkbonner 81, long time resident of Bellingham WA, passed away on March 9th, 2025. After her long hard battle with cancer. Roberta was married to the love of her life Charles Finkbonner on October 1st of 1960 on the Lummi Reservation. They were married for 64 years.

Roberta loved the Seattle Seahawks, Elvis Presley and spending time with her...

Annette Elizabeth Smith

Annette Elizabeth Smith

Mar 3, 2025

Annette Elizabeth Smith, age 63, fondly known as "Grandmanet," was born on September 15, 1961, at March Air Force Base in California and most recently resided in Lynden, Washington. She dedicated 22 years of her life as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and toward the end of her career found her passion as a community health nurse, providing devoted care to...

Sharon Lea Jordan

Sharon Lea Jordan

Mar 2, 2025

Sharon Lea Jordan (Grenier) went home peacefully to Heaven on Sunday, March 2, 2025, after managing a congenital liver defect for over a decade. Her family is forever grateful for every extra moment they were able to share with her.

Sharon was born to Clarence and Alice (Gooding) Grenier at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, WA, on July 30, 1951. She...

William "Bill" James Alexander

William "Bill" James Alexander

Feb 28, 2025

William J. “Bill” Alexander, age 91, of Ferndale, WA, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born April 1, 1933 in Red Lodge, Montana to the late William Alexander, Sr. and Helen (Kamppinen) Alexander. Bill was raised in Frannie, Wyoming and lived there until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955.

Bill is survived by the following: Marlene (Reiter)...

Robert Bruce Tiffin

Robert Bruce Tiffin

Feb 26, 2025

Robert Bruce Tiffin, age 79, of Bellingham passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. He was born Dec. 16, 1946 in Vancouver, British Columbia to parents Robert Farrell and Muriel Frances (Hill) Tiffin. Robert is survived by his wife Phyllis of the family home; daughters, Julie Kramme and Christy Imperio and her husband Joe and...