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Darlene May Ifft
Aug 31, 2025
Darlene May Ifft, age 84, of Everson, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born on March 31, 1941, Darlene entered the world just 15 minutes after her twin sister Marlene. From the beginning, they were two peas in a pod, sharing a lifelong bond that shaped Darlene’s heart for connection and compassion.
Darlene dedicated nearly 20...
Leola Ellen Dwight
Aug 31, 2025
Leola Ellen Dwight, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 90.
Leola was born on December 21, 1934, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, to Waldo Emerson Alley and Cecile Opal Alley. Her family eventually moved to Ferndale, Washington, where she attended school and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1954.
After...
Francis William "Bill" Somersall
Aug 29, 2025
Francis William “Bill” Somersall, age 82, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in Blaine.
The world has lost one of its true good guys. Bill Somersall was a kind man with a constant smile and was a great storyteller.
Bill was born in Minot, ND and raised in Deering. He joined the Navy at age 19, serving 3 years. Bill then became...
Jeffrey Lee Goode
Aug 28, 2025
Jeffrey Lee Goode, 54, of Blaine, Washington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 28, 2025. He was born on April 19, 1971, in Granite City, Illinois to Duane and Mary Goode.
Jeff dedicated much of his life to hard work and service. He was an operator at Phillips 66 Oil Refinery, where he took great pride in...
Burt DeKriek
Aug 20, 2025
On August 20, 2025, Burt DeKriek, age 51, was called home to Jesus after a rapid and courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and friends.
Burt was born December 11, 1973 to Peter and Carol (Koops) DeKriek in Bellingham, Washington. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Chino, California, where Burt...
Barbara K. Frost
Aug 15, 2025
Barbara K. Frost, age 84, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 in Bellingham. She was born August 30, 1940 to parents, Ernest L. and Mildred M. (Stearns) Frost. Private family services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Marilyn, her niece, Elizabeth and family and many cousins.
After graduating from Bellingham High School in 1958...
Petter Kare Musland
Aug 13, 2025
Petter Kåre Musland was born on a farm in Norway, the second youngest of seven. Upon finishing school and his military service he left to find his fortune at the age of twenty one. After prospecting & logging across Canada, he made his way to Seattle where the US Army made him an American citizen. He became an ironworker where...
Naomi Grace DeGolier
Aug 9, 2025
Naomi Grace DeGolier, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her four daughters. Naomi was born on August 28, 1933, in Wilmar, Minnesota, to Philip and Elsie Thompson.
At the age of nine, Naomi and her family moved to Bellingham, Washington, where she spent the rest of her life. She often spoke fondly of...
Vaughn Sigvart Hagen
Aug 6, 2025
Vaughn Sigvart Hagen, 70, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on August 6, 2025, the result of a violent crime. He was tragically taken from us while executing his duties as executor for a long-time client of his CPA firm.
Vaughn was born in Bellingham, WA, on August 20, 1954, the son of Vernon and Arlene (Anderson) Hagen. Following his father’s career,...
Kailee Jerene Owen
Aug 4, 2025
It is with great sorrow and regret that Kailee Jerene Owen was called home Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2025 to heaven to join her father Jim and Our Lord Jesus Christ. Kailee loved deeply, with her whole heart and soul. Whether her people or an animal. She had the willingness and ability to always help others, unfortunately she was unable to...
Clara May Sterley
Jul 31, 2025
Clara May Sterley peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on July 31, in Bellingham, WA. Clara was born to Prosper and Florence Schutter in Alma, Kansas on January 11, 1934. She was one of nine children. The family moved to Spokane, Washington, and later settled in Brewster, Washington. She attended school in Brewster and was a member of...
Gloria Campanilla Groothuis
Jul 27, 2025
With great sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of Gloria Campanilla Groothuis, who peacefully departed this world on July 27, 2025, at the age of 80, due to complications related to pulmonary and respiratory health. Gloria passed at home, just as she had always wished - surrounded by the love and warmth of her devoted family.
Gloria was born...
Douglas Frank Dalry
Jul 21, 2025
Douglas Frank Dalry, age 83, of Blaine passed away peacefully at his home, after a good meal, lots of laughs, and an abundance of love, on July 21, 2025.
Doug was born in Renton, WA on March 25, 1942 to William (Frank) and Constance (Connie) Dalry (Hanson). Doug graduated from Renton High School before attending Central Washington University. He married his...
Shirley Elaine Gregory
Jul 20, 2025
Shirley Elaine Gregory (Sunde), aged 82, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Mt. Vernon, WA. Born on September 27, 1942, in White Salmon, WA, she spent many fulfilling years at Sampson Ocean Systems before transitioning to a bartending career at the Cedars Tavern in Ferndale.
Shirley's life was marked by her adventurous spirit and love for travel. Alongside her husband,...
Nola Dean (Powell) Cooper
Jul 16, 2025
Nola Dean (Powell) Cooper, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Lynden, WA.
Nola was born in Concrete, WA on April 26, 1932 and grew up in Rockport and Marblemount, WA with her parents, Edward and Opal Clark, and her brother, Druery (Dru) Clark. She was an outstanding student and skipped two grades of...
Charles "Sonny" Bylsma
Jul 15, 2025
Charles “Sonny” Dow Bylsma, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, surrounded by family at Shuksan Healthcare Center in Bellingham, Washington. He faced several health challenges over the last several years with courage and the constant support of his loved ones.
Born, March 19, 1938 and raised in Ferndale, Washington, Sonny married his high school sweetheart, Beverly, on...
Jessie David Norman Levasseur-Pettman
Jul 14, 2025
Jessie David Norman Levasseur-Pettman
10/30/1996-7/14/2025
Jessie, 28, of Sedro Woolley, Washington, was tragically taken from his family and friends on July 14, 2025. His sudden passing has left overwhelming sadness in the hearts of all who knew and loved him—his mom and dad, Rosie and Lonnie; his twin sister, Jenna; siblings Shelby, Devin, Desiree, and Morris; his best friends Scott, Mitch, and...
Maxine "Elinor" Bostwick
Jul 14, 2025
After a very full life of over 101 years, Elinor Bostwick of Bellingham peacefully passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. Maxine Elinor Evig was born near Longmont, Colorado on January 3, 1924, the oldest of ten children born to John and Olive Rowena (Wiltsie) Evig. Growing up on a rural Colorado farm, Elinor was truly a child of the Great...
Marvin Richard Elsasser
Jul 14, 2025
Marvin Richard Elsasser, age 83, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. He was courageous in his 11-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on January 24, 1942, in Bellingham, WA to parents Dave and Margaret (Schwab) Elsasser. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1960 and lived his entire life in...
Mary Froberg
Jul 14, 2025
Mary Froberg age 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Bellingham, WA. Mary was born September 15, 1929, to George and Mary Penner in Central Butte, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was the oldest of 5 siblings.
Mary lived in Central Butte until moving to Yarrow, BC in her early teens, where...
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