WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     HANSEN

HANSEN, Albert A., age 72 years, resident of Ferndale, Route 3, for the past 12 years, passed away (June 25, 1948) as a result of an accident at his home. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ella Shortridge, Mrs. Elsie Mott, both of Sherwood, North Dakota, Mrs. Emma Brown, Graceville, Minn., Mrs. May Peterson, of Turn Brooks, South Dakota, Erna, Bellingham; five sons, Friis, of Choteau, Montana, Henry, Mohall, North Dakota, Lynn, San Francisco, Calif., Lowman, Custer, Jim, Seattle; one brother, O. F. Hansen, North Dakota. Private services will be conducted at Monroe's Chapel in Ferndale, Wednesday, June 30. Cremation follows.

HANSEN, Alida Belle, age 68, of 819 Kentucky St., passed away in a local rest home Friday, July 4, (1958). Mrs. Hansen had been a 51 year resident of this community and had attended the James St. Bible School. Surviving relatives are her husband, Henry A., at home, and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Phillip T. Wegener Tuesday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

HANSEN, Alvin E. "Cap" died at Highland Convalescent Center Sunday, August 3, 1997. He was born October 4, 1905, to Hans and Anetta Hansen in Bellingham, where he has resided all of his life. He was 91. Al married Tillie Gilbert on June 28, 1930. She died in 1983. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Karen Hansen Sundean, in 1985. In the 1930's he worked with his father in the original Cap Hansen's Tavern on Cornwall Ave. In 1948 Al and his brother-in-law, Clarence Kline, opened the present Cap Hansen's on Chestnut St. In 1970 Al sold the tavern and retired. His passion was salmon fishing and his hobby was cabinetmaking. At his request there will be no services. Al is survived by one son, Ron and wife Michaele, two grandsons, Jeff and Eric, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, a sister-in-law Vera Hansen, all of Bellingham, and many nieces & nephews. Arrangements by Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel.

HANSEN, Alvin James, 69, of 8249 Valley View Road, Custer, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus in Bellingham on Feb. 26, (1991). He was born on Feb. 24, 1922 in Custer and was a lifetime resident. He graduated from the former Custer High School in 1942. He was employed by Thiel Plumbing and Heating from 1952 until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union No. 66 in Bellingham and also a member of Sunrise Baptist Church in Custer. In Custer on Sept. 2, 1947 he was married to Hannah VanAlsburg and she survives him at the family home. Other survivors include: five sons, Dale Hansen and wife Terri of Bellingham, Darrel Hansen of Blaine, Duane Hansen and wife Kathy of Ferndale, Dennis Hansen and wife Nancy of Bellingham and David Hansen and wife Barbara of Ferndale; sister JoAnne Hardy of Everett; sister-in-law Midge Hansen of Portland, six grandchildren and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivar and Ester (Benjamen) Hansen, and two brother, Clarence and Earl Hansen. A memorial service was held Saturday at Sunrise Baptist Church in Custer with Rev. John Aldrich officiating. Burial was in Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangement are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, March 6, 1991)

HANSEN, Anna J., age 79, of Ferndale, Route 1, passed away Monday, December 22, (1947) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past seventeen years, and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Pearson, Ferndale, Route 1, Mrs. Lillian Hostrup, Luck, Wisconsin; two sons, Edward and Walter, both of Ferndale, Route 1; four brothers, George and Rasmus Jensen, both of Jackson, Minnesota, Han, of St. Paul, Minn., and Nels, of Lincoln, Nebraska; one sister in Denmark; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted, Friday, December 26, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral home in Lynden. Interment in Lynden Cemetery.

HANSEN, Annette, of 1423 Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, May 9, (1954). Mrs. Hansen was the widow of the late Cap Hansen, and had resided in this community for the past 60 years. She was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include two sons: Alvin E. Hansen, and Archie A. Hansen, both of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Signa Harris, of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Ethel Kline of Bellingham; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Wednesday, May 12, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

HANSEN, Annie B. - Services for Annie B. Hansen, 91, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Westford Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dennis Anderson and intern Scott Jakel officiating. Mrs. Hansen of 409 York St. died Saturday (April 27, 1991) at Shuksan Convalescent Center, where she had lived for a year. She was born Annie Olden on Aug. 7, 1899, in Chehalis, to John and Mary Olden. She married Toralf Hansen in 1922 in Bellingham. Mrs. Hansen was a retired laundry worker for St. Joseph Hospital, where she worked for 30 years. She was a member of the Maple Leaf Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Central Lutheran Church and the Amaranth Club. She enjoyed crocheting and crocheted numerous items for St. Joseph Hospital's gift shop. Her husband died in 1953 in Bellingham. Her daughter, June Ballard, died in 1987 in Bellingham. Survivors include a daughter, Arlene Olund (Virgil) of Bellingham; son-in-law, Wendell Ballard of Bellingham; sisters Bernice Nilson (Ingolf) of Bellingham and Elena Kirchof (Ed) of Seattle; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Arthur L., 84, a long-time Bellingham resident, will be buried in Bayview Cemetery. No services are planned. A local commercial fisherman, he was born Sept. 14, 1898, in Norway. He died Saturday (June 25, 1983). He is survived by one daughter, three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

HANSEN, Barbara C., age 55, of 291 Ten Mile Rd., Lynden, passed away in Bellingham on Thursday, Dec. 6, 1984. She had been a Whatcom County resident since 1962 & was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ferndale Second Ward, Bellingham Stake, the American Nurses Assoc., Wash. State & the Calif. State Nurses Associations, member & chairman of the Board of Directors of the Norbell Nursing Home & was a graduate of Idaho Falls High School, Idaho. She received her R.N. from St. Lukes Hospital in Boise, Idaho & worked as a surgical nurse in Idaho, as a Surgery Supervisor in Monterey, CA & also worked as a psychiatric nurse in Salt Lake City, UT. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Burdette R. Hansen; 3 sons, Mark Hansen & his wife Rhonda of Provo, UT, Gregory Hansen & his wife Beverly of Provo, UT, & Barry Hansen of Lynden; 2 daughters, Barbara Hansen of Los Angeles, CA & Brooke Hansen of Lynden; her mother, Molinda Denning of Iona, ID; her sister Helen Ford of Salt Lake City, UT; 6 grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 10th at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ferndale Second Ward, Bellingham Stake. All are welcome. Officiating will be Bishop's Counselor, David Walker. Burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Belle, of 1509 East Victor Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, April 13, (1953) following an extended illness. Mrs. Hansen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past seven years. She is survived by one son Thomas, of Boulder, Colorado, and one daughter, Mrs. Lenora Cole, of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

HANSEN, Berger S., age 62, a former resident of B'ham. from 1926 to 1941 passed away Fri. Sept. 8, 1978. Mr. Hansen was a WWII Veteran. He is survived by 2 sisters; Mrs. Esther Drake of Berwick, Penn. & Mrs. Selma Eschenbacher of Great Falls, Montana, 1 brother, Red Hansen of Mojavee, CA. Numerous nieces & nephews. Services Wed. Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Bernard "Ben" age 83, of 6800 Enterprise Rd., Ferndale, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 1992 in Bellingham at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was born Feb. 3, 1909 in Bellingham to Hans and Matilda Holmstrom Hansen and was a lifetime resident. Married Bertha Adams in Bellingham on August 15, 1936. Mr. Hansen was a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local #756, with 50 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking and making things for his family. Survived by his wife Bertha of the family home; son, Dale Hansen & wife Charlene of Soldotna, Alaska; brothers, Vernon Hansen & wife Dolores of Whidbey island and Carl Hansen & wife Mildred of Bellingham; sister-in-law, Margarite Hansen of Bellingham; 2 granddaughters, Seena Mack & husband Curtis of Olympia and Tresha Jackson & husband Tyra of Olympia, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother, Ragner in 1946. A graveside service will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Mr. David VanKirk officiating. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Bert, age 55, passed away at the family home, 2609 Texas St., Saturday, Sept. 26, (1953). Mr. Hansen had resided in this community for the past 30 years and was a member of the Free Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are his widow, Tilda M. and two sons, Marlen and Bert Jr., all at home; three brothers, Hans and Wilfred, both of Edmonds, and John of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Nell Slater of Seattle, and Mrs. Lucy Callahan of Edmonds; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Melvin E. Gibson Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

HANSEN, Bertha May Pearl, age 79, of 6800 Enterprise Rd., Ferndale, passed away Fri., July 9, 1993, at St. Francis Extended Health Care in Bellingham. She was born May 1, 1914 in Watson, Missouri to Floyd and Anna Dew Adams. Mrs. Hansen was a Whatcom County resident for the past 59 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Hansen in Oct. of 1992; a sister, Elizabeth Sanders in Nov. of 1992, and a brother, Floyd Adams in Feb. of 1991. She is survived by her son, Dale Hansen & wife Charlene of Soldotna, AK; granddaughters, Seena Hansen of Tumwater, WA, and Tresha Jackson & husband Ty of Soldotna, AK; sister, Evelyn Johnson of Bellingham; brothers, Keith, Dick and Franklin Adams all of Western Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives. A Memorial Remembrance will be held Wed., July 14, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the family home, 6800 Enterprise Rd. #20 Ferndale. Greenacres Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Birger C., age 56 years, of 2331 Iron St., passed away suddenly at a local hospital Sunday, July 13, (1952). Mr. Hansen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 28 years and was employed as a fisherman by the Pacific American Fisheries for the past 28 years. He was a member of the Alaska Fisherman's Union. Mr. Hansen is survived by his wife, Hansine J.; one son, Harry, one daughter, Bjorg Dunn; three grandchildren, all of Bellingham; and one brother and four sisters in Norway. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Elvin S. Hansen, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Carl Fred, age 89, formerly of 1012 Liberty St., passed away in Oroville, Calif., Monday, January 24, (1966). A fifty-nine year resident of this city, Mr. Hansen was employed by The Bellingham Herald for forty-eight years before retiring. He was a member of the Sterotypers International Union, and of the Danish Brotherhood. Survivors are two sons, Harry of Mukilteo, Wash.; Maurice of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Marthine Urik of Detroit, Michigan; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a brother Chris in Norwich, Conn. Services will be conducted Monday, January 31, at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

HANSEN, Carl Kris, age 89, of Des Moines, Washington passed away in that city Thursday, October 21, 1982. He was born Aug. 11, 1893 in Tranekar, Denmark. He was a machinist & a WWII Army Veteran. Mr. Hansen is survived by sisters, Karen Hansen, Anna Rasmussen, Petra Jensen & Emilia Nielsen, all of Denmark; several cousins including Howard Tawes of Mt. Vernon & Dorothy Van Egdom of Corvalis, Oregon. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 27 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Graham Hutchins officiating at Enterprise Cemetery. Under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Caroline, age 91 of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Tues., Aug. 21, 1979. Mrs. Hansen had resided in B'ham for the past 60 years and was a member of Central Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive 2 daughters, Mrs. John Durrant of Hoquiam, WA and Marjorie Hansen of this city; 1 son, Raymond Hansen of Renton; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Charles Kunzelman of Pasadena, CA. Funeral services will be conducted Fri., Aug. 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Leonard C. Erickson officiating. Interment at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Hansen was a member of the Priscilla Circle.

HANSEN, Catherine P., age 82, of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Wed., April 11. Mrs. Hansen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 81 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive one son Harold Hansen of this city; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Nora Stokes and Ellie Denise both of city; numerous nieces and nephews. Prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday April 15 at Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, April 16, 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Assumption. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HANSEN, Catherine T., age 82, of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Wed., April 11, (1984). Mrs. Hansen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 81 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive one son Harold Hansen of this city; 4 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren & 2 sisters, Nora Stokes & Ellie Denise both of city; numerous nieces & nephews. Prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday April 15th at Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, April 16, 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Assumption. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Chester N., age 79 of Rt. No. 2, Ferndale passed away in a Bellingham Hospital Tuesday, July 15, (1963). He had been a resident of the Pleasant Valley Community for the past 60 years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Mollard of Bellingham; 3 sons, George of Oak Harbor, James of Snohomish, Robert of Reedley, Calif.; one brother, Linde of Bellingham, one sister, Mrs. Magda Elliott of Summerland, B.C., also 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home, Saturday, July 20th at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

HANSEN, Chris, age 76 years, passed away Sunday, August 26, (1945). Mr. Hansen was a native of Denmark and a resident of Ferndale for the past 25 years. He was formerly a member of the Ferndale City Council and just one year ago he and Mrs. Hansen celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He is survived by his widow, Christine; two daughters, Mrs. E. E. Tidball, of Carstairs, Alberta, and Mrs. Edna Dowel, of Didsbury, Alberta; one son, William P. Hansen, of Ferndale, and five grandchildren. The body rests at the Monroe Funeral Home, in Ferndale where funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 31 at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Chris S., age 80, of 1424 Grant St. passed away in a local hospital Sunday, May 21, (1961). Mr. Hansen had been a 58 year resident of this community; was a retired painting contractor; was a member of the Central Lutheran Church; a life member of the Painters and Decorators Union; and was a life member of the Danish Brotherhood. Surviving relatives are his widow, Karen, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Ella Grimlund of Seattle; one son, Harry, of Everett; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, Marius and one sister, Miss Sophia Hansen both in Denmark. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Obed Vold Wednesday, May 24 at 4:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

HANSEN, Christian N. - Funeral services for World War I veteran Christian N. Hansen will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Hansen, 92, of 1530 James St., died Thursday (Feb. 4, 1988) in Bellingham. He had served with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in Europe during the war. After the war he worked at the Kaiser/Olympic Cement Co., which later became Columbia Cement. He was born April 13, 1895, in Preston, Idaho, but lived most of his life in Bellingham and Whatcom County. He was a member of William Matthews Post 1585, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include a son, Wallace W. Hansen of Salem, Ore.; three stepsons, Guy Partlow of Seattle, Gerald Partlow of Bellingham and Bruce Partlow of Detroit, Mich.; a brother, Harry Hansen of Bellingham; a sister, May Ferch of Seattle; 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be followed by entombment at Greenacres Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Christine, age 75, who resided at 2268 Smith Road, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, March 14, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Hansen had resided in Bellingham the past 36 years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive her husband, Conrad of the family home; two sons, John of Coos Bay, Ore., Harold of Custer; also two daughters, Mrs. Clarice Dice of Bellingham, Mrs. Myrtle Lahr, Sacramento, Calif.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Rev. Albert C. Tinberg will officiate at funeral services on Tuesday, March 17 at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

HANSEN, Christine A., age 91, of Ferndale, passed away in a Lynden Rest Home Sunday, July 16, (1961) following an extended illness. Mrs. Hansen had been a resident of Ferndale the past 41 years. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Tidball and Mrs. Edna Dowell, both of Alberta; 1 son, William P. Hansen of Ferndale; 1 sister, Mrs. Sena Grant in Alberta; 5 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in Moles' Monroe Chapel Thursday, July 20th, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Ivan R. Smith officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Claire, of Lynden, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2002, in Lynden. She was 91. Born July 11, 1910 to James R. & Clara (Page) Turner, in Bellingham, WA. After many years in Bellingham, she spent time in California & Arizona, serving as a caregiver to persons in their private homes. She was active in women's ministries & various church activities and was a longtime member of the Calvary Temple. Her love of poetry led her to write and publish two small books of her own works. Survivors include: a son, James E. Hansen of Tucson, AZ a daughter, Patricia N. Knapp of Lynden six grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, May 14, 1:00 p.m., at the Christian Health Care Center Chapel, 855 Aaron Dr., Lynden. Her grandson, the Reverend Martin Knapp will officiate. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HANSEN, Clara, 98, a Bellingham resident for more than 80 years, died Tuesday in a local nursing home. She was born March 20, 1889 in Seattle and was a homemaker and member of the Sunrise Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mabel Reid of Bellingham; two sons, Maynard Hansen of Bellingham and Howard Hansen of Lynden; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. At her request, there will be no services. Cremation and burial of ashes will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Clarence H., age 45, of Route 1, Custer, passed away Monday, May 28, (1962) in a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Hansen had been a resident of Custer most of his lifetime and was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Army. Survived by one daughter, Miss Myrna Hansen of Bellingham, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Iver Hansen of Custer; one sister, Mrs. Joanne Hardy of LaGrande, Ore.; two brothers, Alvin of Custer, and Earl of Seattle; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 31, at 2 p.m. in Moles' Funeral Chapel, Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Final resting place Enterprise.

HANSEN, Clifford H., who lived in Bellingham for 62 years, died Tuesday, (June 30, 1987) in Bellingham. Mr. Hansen 76, 923 Newell St., was born Oct. 4, 1910 in Two Harbors, Minn. Survivors include three sisters, Hanna Burchland and Ellen Peel, both of Bellingham, and Myrtle Markhart of Yakima; two brothers, Erling Hansen and Bert Hansen, both of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Bayview Cemetery, with Paul Elvig officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Constance Castle Fravel (Mrs. William D. Hansen) died May 21, 2004. She was born to Charles and Josephine Taylor Castle on August 4, 1911. Connie attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and the University of Washington where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She was also a member of PEO, Chapter AB, American Contract Bridge League, and Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Connie is survived by her son Maris T. Fravel and his wife Judy of San Francisco and Michigan; daughters Glenna Hansen of the family home, Heidi Suni and her husband Peter of Bellingham, Julie Hansen of Monterey, California; and her step-daughter Anya Flesh and her husband Marty of Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. Connie's grandchildren are Behan Gifford and her husband Jamie of Bainbridge Island, Taylor Fravel and his wife Anna of San Francisco, Allen Sybrant and his wife Emily of Salt Lake City, Kent Sybrant of Phoenix, Bryn and Claire Suni of Bellingham and Maeve Murphy of Monterey; and her great-grandchildren Niall, Mairen and Siobhan Gifford and Hayden and Lilly Sybrant. Connie is also survived by her beloved cousin Margaret Josephine Morrison (Peggy Jo) of Portland, Oregon, and many friends too numerous to count. Connie raised her family on Middlefield Road in Bellingham. When the children were grown, she and Bill moved to Viewcrest where they had many happy years. At Connie's request, a private family service will be held.

HANSEN, Dorothy E. - Graveside services were conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Enterprise Cemetery for Dorothy E. Hansen, age 77, of 2533 Cherry St., Bellingham. She died Dec. 23, (1975) in Sidney, B.C. Mrs. Hansen was a retired licensed practical nurse and had resided in Bellingham since 1950. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Bellingham. She is survived by one son, James H. of Mt. View, Calif.; two daughters, Ruth M. Long of Ferndale and Dorothy A. Studley of Hollywood, Calif.; a brother, Kenneth *Huskop of Sidney, B.C.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial was under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
*or Hislop (From The Westside Journal, 31 Dec 1975)

HANSEN, Dorothy Richardson, 65, a former Bellingham resident, died Wednesday (Nov. 19, 1980) in Tacoma. She was born Feb. 23, 1915, in Hanaford, N.D. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1934, and moved to Tacoma in 1940. She was a retired accounting clerk for Tacoma City Light. She is survived by her husband, Earl, a brother and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Piper Funeral Home, Tacoma. Entombment will follow in Tacoma Mausoleum.

HANSEN, Eberhart W. (Mike), age 49, 3024 Meridian Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, June 20, (1963). A lifetime resident of Bellingham, Mr. Hansen was formerly employed by the Bay Shore Lumber Co.; was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence; a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors are his widow, Irene, at home; one daughter, Miss Molly Jean Hansen and two sons, Russell and Rodney, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, and Mrs. Louis Mezo, both of Bellingham; Mrs. Aagot Gooding, Beaver, Wash.; two brothers, Avin Hansen, Bothell; Henry Hansen, Deming, and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. M. Bremer Tuesday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in Immanuel Cemetery at Lawrence.

HANSEN, Edna E., age 81, of 2832 Broadway, Bellingham, passed away Monday, March 15, 1993. Born October 1, 1911 in Hastings, Nebraska to George and Magdalena Schaeffer, she had been a Whatcom County resident since 1952. Survived by her husband, John, daughter Carol Areggar of Ferndale, WA; three grandchildren, Steve Areggar, Jeff Areggar, both of Ferndale, Susie Metcalf of Bellingham; brother George Schaeffer of Ferndale, WA; sister, Elsie Burg of San Felepi, Mexico. Graveside service Thursday, March 18, 1993, 2 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Al Currier, Advent Christian Church officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Mar 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HANSEN, Edward, age 42, passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Haakon Hansen of Route 3, Bellingham, Wednesday, June 10, (1953). Mr. Hansen had been a life resident of this community and was a fisherman; was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, of Lawrence, and a member of the Alaska Fishermen's Union. Surviving relatives, other than his parents, are two brothers, Alfred of Bellingham, and Herbert, of Forks, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Aanes, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Helen Crape, of Reseda, Calif., also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Judson L. Crary, Monday, June 15, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Lawrence.

HANSEN, Edward, age 64 of 3322 Broadway Street, Everett, passed away Sunday, September 26, 1982 at an Everett nursing home. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Ferndale and lived in Ferndale most of his life time. He is survived by 5 cousins, Paul Larsen, Hazel Johnson, & Martin Larsen, all of Ferndale; Melvin Larsen of Bellingham; Nettie Larsen of Edmonds. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 29 at 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Alver Lofdahl officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Edward William, age 50 years, of Acme, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, January 15, (1955). Mr. Hansen had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 24 years and for the past two years had resided at Acme. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; three stepsons, Frank, John and Richard Harkness; two stepdaughters and Virginia Handy all of Acme; (only 1 stepdaughter mentioned); one brother, Walter, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mabel Pearson of Ferndale, and Lillian Hostrup of Frederick, Wis., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 19, at 2:30 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment, Lynden Cemetery.

HANSEN, Eija M., age 91, of 816 Key St., passed away Wed., May 25, (1977). Mrs. Hansen was a 67 year resident of this community, a member of Central Lutheran Church and Danish Brotherhood Lodge No. 155. Surviving 1 son, Christian R. Hansen of Bryantown, Maryland; 1 daughter, Mrs. Gerda H. Grimlund, City; numerous nieces and nephews, 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Services Saturday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Mr. Art Olson officiating. Interment Tuesday, May 31, Bay View Cemetery.

HANSEN, Elizabeth, age 73 years, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, July 13, (1949). Mrs. Hansen had resided in this vicinity the past forty years and recently had been making her home at 1817 Knox street. Deceased had been an attendant at the Lutheran church at Lawrence. Surviving relatives are one brother Peder Pederson and one sister, Mrs. August Sollie of this city, also two sisters in Norway, two step daughters, Mrs. Jeff Johnson at Lake Stevens and Mrs. Marie Knutson at San Pedro, Calif., three stepsons, Clarence Hansen at Mt. Vernon and Tony and Carl at Everson and several grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Arthur Hallbom Saturday, July 16, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Ella Irene, age 84, of 3610 Taylor Avenue, Bellingham, passed away in Olympia, Wednesday, December 12, 1990, of an injury sustained in a fall. Born July 9, 1906 in Manval, North Dakota, she had been a Whatcom County resident since 1928 and member of the Lutheran church. Survived by two daughters, Dixie and husband Melvin Thompson of Hoquiam, WA, Sharon and husband Raymond Ray of Bellingham; five grandchildren, Kevin Sorensen of Lynden, WA, Randal Thompson of Sumner, WA, McLain Carlson and Dawn Kuhn, both of Aberdeen WA, Kristine Thompson of Hoquaim, WA; two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Cody Sorensen of Lynden; two brothers, Donald Olson of Manvel, North Dakota, Russell Olson of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister, Esther Schemstad of Bellingham; many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services Monday, December 17, 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Elmer Duane, 79, of Retsil in Pierce County, who was educated in Bellingham, died July 20, (1989), of respitory failure at a veteran's retirement home in Retsil. He was born July 9, 1910, in Sumas. Mr. Hansen was educated in Bellingham and was a graduate of the University of Washington. He had been employed in the design section of Hughes Aircraft in California. Survivors include a son, Blaine D. Hansen of Sacramento, Calif.; two grandchildren; and an aunt, R. B. Elliott of Summerland, B.C.

HANSEN, Eloise W., widow of Major General Floyd Allan Hansen, died in her home in Arlington, VA, on July 30, 1990, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Hansen was born June 16, 1913, the daughter of Mabel Amanda Paine and John Hamilton White, of Brockport, NY. She met Floyd Hansen, the son of Lende and Zina Hansen of Bellingham, when he was a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at Westpoint, NY. She traveled to Washington state to marry him at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham on Feb. 28, 1933 - prior to her marriage, Mrs. Hansen had never been out of her home state of New York. Mrs. Hansen was preceded in death by her husband on May 24, 1986. For the past twenty years, Mrs. Hansen divided her time between her primary residence in Virginia and her summer home in Bellingham. She was a avid gardener who loved the Pacific Northwest. Mrs. Hansen leaves behind one daughter, Gail Chamblin Fox of Bellingham; and a grandson, Anson W. Chamblin, of Seattle. One grandson, David M. Chamblin, preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1980. Mrs. Hansen also leaves behind her sister, Dorothy W. O'Donnell of East Rochester, NY, and her brother John Hamilton White of Brockport, NY. Graveside services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 2, 1990, at 1 p.m. Funeral arrangements by Arlington Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Emma, age 90, of 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham, a Whatcom County resident for 73 years, passed away Monday, April 12, 1993. She was born February 1, 1903, in Denmark, to Hans & Marie Andersen Kruse. They moved to Canada in 1915 from Denmark, and then in 1920, moved to Blaine, WA, where she married William P. Hansen, April 18, 1930. Mrs. Hansen was a member of the United Church of Ferndale and the American Legion Auxiliary; Kulshan Post #154, Ferndale. Mr. Hansen preceded her in death on December 26, 1991. She leaves to survive one son, Robert E. Hansen & his wife Dixie of Bellingham, 3 grandchildren, Douglas Hansen & his wife Debbie of Bellingham, Richard Hansen of Seattle, and Karen Petersen & her husband Linton of Port Orchard, WA; 3 great-grandchildren, Kyle, Katelin, Dane and Tyler. Two sisters-in-law, Norma Kruse of Blaine and Beatrice Kruse of Bellingham; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 14th, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Church of Ferndale, with Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Private family burial following at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale, WA.

HANSEN, Erling - Graveside service for Erling Hansen age 70 of 4101 Harrison St. will be Mon. Dec. 5 1 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Officers of V.F.W. Post 1585 officiating. Mr. Hansen passed away Thurs. Dec. 1, 1988. Born in Two Harbors, MN Aug. 22, 1918, his family moved to B'ham when he was 6 years old. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 1585 after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard from Nov. 8, 1940 until being discharged as a Boatswains Mate first class on January 18, 1946. He worked for P.A.F. on fishing boats, drove for Darigold, and was employed by Horizon Bank from July 1972 until his retirement March 1, 1983. He leaves to survive his wife of 42 years, Ruth Hansen, of the family home; 2 sons, Wade R. Hansen of Barrow, AK, Robert E. & wife Kaye of the family home; brother Bert K. Hansen of B'ham; 3 sisters, Hanna Burchland, Ellen Peel both of B'ham, Myrtle Markhart of Yakima; 2 granddaughters, Kandi and Terri Hansen of B'ham; numerous nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Erna B., age 69, of 1701 Humboldt St., passed away Friday, January 10, 1992. Born February 17, 1922 in Kenmare, North Dakota to Albert and Rasmine Hansen; graduated from Custer High School; retired five years ago after being employed as a secretary-bookkeeper with Northern Grocery, Whatcom Beverage and Lange Distributors for 45 years. Member A.A.R.P. Survived by sisters, Emma Brown of Greeley, Colorado, Elsie Mott of Sherwood, N.D.; brothers, Lynn F. Hansen and wife Grace of Honolulu, Hawaii, Jim P. Hansen and wife Mary of Olympia, WA; sister-in-law, Irene Kinley of Ferndale, WA; numerous nieces, nephews; cousin, Alma J. Johnson of Bellingham, WA. Memorial service Thursday, January 16, 1992, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Lann, Birchwood Presbyterian Church, officiating. Cremation.

HANSEN, Ernest W., age 85 of 2327 Pacific, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, (1977). A resident of this community for the past 79 years, Mr. Hansen was a member of the Longshoreman's Union Local No. 7. Surviving 1 daughter, Mrs. Fern Sheridan, City; 1 brother, Andrew Hansen, City; 1 granddaughter, Mrs. Bonnie B. Compton of Monterey, Calif.; 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews including William Hansen and Harold Hansen both of Bellingham. Funeral service Wed., Dec. 28, 3 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Pastor David Masterjohn officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Estella C., age 74, of 838 Axton Rd., passed away March 27, 1983. Mrs. Hansen had resided in Whatcom County for the past 60 years and was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church. She leaves to survive 3 sons, Raymond and his wife Carole of Bellingham, Philip and wife Edith of Lynden and Rodney of Chehalis; 1 daughter Nancy and husband James Frese of Bellevue; 10 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 1 brother, Albert Quimby and wife Laura of Lynden; 2 sisters, Beatrice Quimby of Laurel and Mary Alice Smith of Lynden; an aunt, Mrs. Wilma Upham of Port Orchard. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Mar. 30, from Northwest Baptist Church with Dr. James Mason officiating. Interment was at Greenacres, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, April 6, 1983)

HANSEN, Esther Marie - Funeral services for Esther Marie Hansen, 77, 2260 Loomis Trail Rd., will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Sunrise Baptist Church. She died Friday (Oct. 18, 1974). Survivors include a son Alvin of Custer; a daughter Joanne Hardy of Everett; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Oct 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HANSEN, Eugene, Capt., age 86 of Blaine, passed way Sunday Dec. 26, (1976). A longtime resident of the Seattle area he was a retired fish buyer & owner of the Tender (Cutty Sark). He was a charter member of the Golden Age F.O.E. Lodge No. 31, Bellingham & the B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 827, Ballard. Surviving are a daughter, Villet & her husband, Robert Rubright of Blaine, 2 grandchildren, Louise & her husband Mike Farmer of Aurora, Oregon, Ronnie & his wife, Mary Rubright of New Orleans, 3 great grandchildren, Sherri & Michelle Farmer of Aurora, Oregon, Amanda Rose Rubright of New Orleans. Also, numerous nieces & nephews in Oslo, Norway. Graveside funeral services will be held in the Blaine Cemetery, Thursday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Arrangements by Veroske's McKinney funeral home.

HANSEN, Florence May - Graveside funeral services for Mrs. F. May Hansen, age 71, 3704 Osgood, Rd., Everson, were conducted on Monday, August 11, at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. John LeCompte officiating. Mrs. Hansen, who died in Bellingham Wednesday, August 6, (1986) was born in Cole, South Dakota, on Nov. 6, 1914, and had been a county resident for the past 60 years. She was a member of the Hopewell Community Church, the Hopewell Grange and the Lawrence Home Demonstration Club. She is survived by her husband, Tony; a son, Jerry of Everson; a daughter, Mrs. Sonia and husband Gene Smith of Bellingham; three grandchildren, Cheryl, Robby and Jamie Smith; a brother Roy Nockols of Costa Mesa, Calif.; a sister Mrs. Mabel Reed of Philipsburg, Montana; brother-in-law, Clarence Hansen and wife Louise of Mt. Vernon; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Johnson of Lynnwood and Mrs. Marie Knutson of Orange, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Harrison, in 1933 and her parents, Roy Nichols in 1969 and Ida Nichols in 1976. Funeral services were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Aug. 13, 1986)

HANSEN, Floyd Allen, Major General (ret.) "Oley", 77, a native of Sumas who became the top officer of the U.S. Army Munitions Command, was buried with honors Friday in Arlington National Cemetery. He died May 24 in Arlington, VA., his winter residence. Gen. Hansen was born Oct. 22, 1908, the son of sled-builder and logger Hans Soren Hansen and Zena Lee Hansen. He graduated from Whatcom High School in 1926 and entered the U.S. Military Academy in 1928. A 1932 graduate of, Gen. Hansen's first assignment was with the horse-drawn 10th Field Artillery, based at Fort Lewis. From there, he went on to earn a master's degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and developed a new process in the synthesis of munitions products. During World War II, Gen. Hansen served in stateside assignments, was involved in the Normandy invasion, and was ordnance officer under Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines campaign. He was named commander of the U.S. Army Munitions Command in 1962 and retired from active duty in 1967. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, the Army Commendation Medal, as well as the Belgian Order of Leopold, with Palm, and the Croix de Guerre, with Palm. Gen. Hansen is a member of the Ordnance Hall of Fame and was presented with the West Point Scroll at retirement. Survivors include his wife, Elois (sic), of the family home; a daughter, Gail Fox, of Bellingham; a grandson, David Chamblin, of Seattle; a brother, Elmer Hansen, of Seattle; and numerous cousins in Washington and Canada. Another grandson, David Chamblin, died earlier.

HANSEN, Freda, age 59, of 126 Ashley St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Jan. 10, (1953). Mrs. Hansen had resided in this community for the past 50 years and was a member of the German Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Andrew M., at home; two sons, William and Harold, both of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Carlton Rupert Peele, of Norfolk, Va.; two grandchildren, Carlton R. Peele Jr., of Norfolk, Va., and Andrew J. Peele, of Bellingham; two brothers, Alec L. Fritz and Roy Fritz, both of Bellingham, and two sisters, Mrs. Helena Ottle, of San Anselmo, Calif., and Mrs. Fred Dux, of Bellingham; also one half-brother, Alden Foote, of Eureka, Calif. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted Thursday, January 15, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.

HANSEN, Gunhild Oline - Funeral services for G. Oline Hansen, 86, of 2324 Park St., Bellingham, were held Monday, Aug. 1 at Jones Funeral Home with interment in Greenacres Memorial Park. She passed away Wednesday, July 27, (1983). She had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1905 and was a long-time resident of Glen Echo. Mrs. Hansen was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Oscar; four sons, Ernest Sams of Bellingham, Richard L. Sams of Cypress, Calif., David L. Sams of Ferndale, and Robert L. Sams of Silver Springs, Maryland; one daughter, Alice M. Chowning of Ocean Shores; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. [b. Nov. 2, 1896 Norway]

HANSEN, Haakon E., 75, of 2550 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, July 28, (1957). Mr. Hansen had resided in Whatcom County for the past 50 years, was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 803, and the Whatcom County Dairymen's Assn. Survivors are his widow, Hanna Hansen, at home; two sons, Alfred C. of this city and Herbert J. of Forks; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Aanes at home, and Mrs. Helen Crape of Winlock; 13 grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Melvin E. Bremer, Wednesday, July 31, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

HANSEN, Hans C. - A memorial service for Hans C. Hansen of Lynden will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mr. Hansen died Thursday, June 5, 1997. He was 81. Born May 16, 1916 to William and Marie Andersen Hansen in Copenhagen, he married Viola Christensen there on April 17, 1938. A carpenter in Denmark, Canada and the United States, Mr. Hansen lived in Whatcom County for 25 years. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Lis Cooper of British Columbia; sons Bill Hansen of Mesa, Ariz., and John Hansen of Tempe, Ariz.; sisters Tove Lundh and Grethe Andersen, both of Denmark; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

HANSEN, Hans Frederik, age 83, 242 N. Forest Street, passed away at home Sunday, April 28, (1963). Mr. Hansen was a fifty-three year resident of the City, where he operated the Hansen Investment Co. prior to his retirement, and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Survivors are his widow, Ella M., at home; 1 daughter, Mrs. Arnold Grimlund, City; one son, Christian R. Hansen, Bryantown, Maryland; thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, C. Sofus Hansen, Burlington and H. Chris Hansen of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Anna Skow in Denmark, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Pastor Obed L. G. Vold Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the Central Lutheran Church, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

HANSEN, Hans Oscar, age 76, who was a former resident of the Blaine Community, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, (1958) following a lingering illness. Survivors include his brother, Eugene Hansen of Seattle, one niece, Mrs. Violet Rubright of Blaine. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 1:30 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home of Blaine with the Rev. Evan David officiating. Interment Blaine Cemetery.

HANSEN, Harold, age 55, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. died July 11, 1997. He was born May 23, 1942 in Bellingham, WA, to Radar and Catherine (Gallergar) Hansen. Harold was a 1960 graduate of Bellingham High School. He married Charlene Jackson in Bellingham on August 31, 1968. Mr. Hansen was owner of Northwest Drywall Dist. for 14 years. He enjoyed working on his small farm located on the Mt. Baker Highway. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Hansen of Bellingham, WA; daughters, Tamara Neyens of Bellingham, WA, Terri Hansen of Bellevue, WA, Sherri Hansen of Seattle, WA and Heidi Hansen of Bellingham, WA; five grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 1997 at Cornwall Park Church of God. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

HANSEN, Harold Norman, age 41, of 1040 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, passed away at his home Monday, June 16, (1952). Mr. Hansen had resided in Los Angeles for the past nine months and had previously been a resident here for many years. He was a commercial fisherman and was a member of the Cordova Fishermen's Union, Cordova, Alaska and the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. He leaves to survive, his father, Henning N. Hanson, of this city; four brothers, Lawrence H., of this city; Hagbert A., in Arizona; Berger S. Hansen of American Lake, Washington and Walter N. Haines, of Lake Hughes, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Selma Eschenbacher, of Havre, Montana and Mrs. Esther N. Drake, of Sacramento, California. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Tuesday, June 24th at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

HANSEN, Harry A. - Graveside services for Harry A. Hansen, age 74, of 5280 Northwest Rd., will be Monday, July 9 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Hansen passed away July 5, 1984. He had been a life resident of Bellingham and is survived by 1 son, Terrance A. Hansen & 1 daughter, Judy Brown, both of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Carissa & Sharmin Brown, Bellingham; Tristina Ferrieer, South Dakota; 1 brother Lester Hansen of Shelton and 1 sister, Lillian of Seattle. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 25, 1910 Bellingham]

HANSEN, Harry A., of Bellingham died Tuesday, March 29, 1994, at Sehome Park Care Center. He was 91. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Bayview Cemetery with the Rev. James Stender officiating. Born Jan. 3, 1903, to Nels and Jensine Hansen, Mr. Hansen was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked as a pile driver in Alaska and as an electrician for Kaiser Cement in Bellingham. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Hansen. Survivors include sister-in-law Wella Hansen; nephews Keith Bakke, James Hansen and Wallace Hansen; and nieces Patricia Knapp, Lorena Gambill and Anetta Kale, all of Oregon. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Henning N., age 79, of 415 Donovan, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, January 30, (1954). Mr. Hansen had resided in this community for the past 28 years and was a retired canneryworker. Surviving relatives include four sons: Lawrence H. Hansen of Bellingham, Walter N. Haines and Hagbert A. Hansen, both of Lake Hughes, Calif., and Berger S. Hansen of American Lake, Wash.; two daughters: Mrs. Selma Eschenbacher of Havre, Mont., and Mrs. Esther Drake of Sacramento, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and a sister in Norway. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Wednesday, February 3, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

HANSEN, Henry Arnold, age 73, of 819 Kentucky St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 2, (1959). He had resided in Bellingham for 61 years, was a retired mechanic and had been employed by Diamond B for many years. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F.&A.M. Surviving are one brother, Oluf P. Hansen and one sister, Mrs. Emma Peterson, both of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip T. Wegener Monday, April 6, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

HANSEN, Henry E. - Funeral service for Henry E. Hansen, age 74, of 5020 Alder St., Deming, will be Mon. Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lewin Clefisch officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Hansen passed away Wed. Dec. 1, 1982. He is survived by his wife, Cecil; 3 sisters, Mildred & husband Lewis Mezo of City, Evelyn Sawyer of Burien and Aagot & husband Newton Gooding of Beaver, Wash.; 10 nieces; 2 nephews; and several cousins. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, he was baptized & confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church and was a member of Laborer's Union Local No. 276. [b. June 13, 1908 at Lawrence]

HANSEN, Herloff, age 64 of Seattle, passed away in that city, July 17, (1977). A former Bellingham resident, he graduated from Whatcom High School. He was a jeweler in the University District until the time of death. Survived by his wife, Ilene; a son, Richard of Rosario, Orca Is.; sisters Hanna Burchland of Alaska, Ellen Peel of Bellingham and Myrtle Markhart of Yakima; brothers Clifford, Erling and Bert all of Bellingham. Services and interment in Seattle.

HANSEN, Hilma Johanna, age 78 who resided at 2300 E. Sunset Drive, passed away in a local hospital January 24, (1981). She had been a 28 year resident of Bellingham and leaves to survive her husband, Arthur; 1 daughter, Helen Jensen of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Gary Jensen officiating. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Feb. 4, 1902 Norway; lived in Canada 27 years.]

HANSEN, Hope M., age 58 of 2410 St. Clair St., passed away March 19, (1975). Mrs. Hansen was a member of Advent Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, John L., 1 son, David of Seattle; 3 daughters, Mrs. Holly Stewart, of Seattle, Mrs. Roxanne Jillson, of Custer and Mrs. Bette Lemley of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Louis Feighner of Seattle and Wesley Feighner, of Alger; 4 sisters, Mrs. Mona Douglas of Bellingham, Mrs. Katherine Boehringer, Lynden, Mrs. Rachel McLeod, Bellingham and Mrs. Martha McPherson of Enumclaw and her stepfather, Charles Golden of Bellingham. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Neil H. Broun officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Ida B., 72, Mt. Vernon resident, died Sunday, October 17, 1976. Survivors are her husband, Ole C. Hansen, Mt. Vernon; 1 daughter, Mrs. Jean Swan of Bellingham; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Rice, Alaska; 2 sons, Donald S. Morrow, Mt. Vernon and Gary R. Morrow of Sedro Woolley; 3 sisters, Edna Leggett, Nettie Redhage and Maude Hale all of Mt. Vernon; 2 brothers, Clare Sanford, Mt. Vernon, Frank Sanford of Dewey Beach, 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mt. Vernon. Burial to follow at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

HANSEN, Ingeborg G., age 78, of 1201 West North St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Aug. 27, (1955). Mrs. Hansen had resided in Bellingham for the past four years and previously had resided in Sumas since 1909. She is survived by her husband H. C. (Charlie) Hansen at home. The remains rest at the Bingham, Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted by Pastor O. A. Jacobson Wednesday, August 31, at 2 p.m. Cremation.

HANSEN, Ivar Anton, age 70, of Custer, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Oct. 13th, (1962). He had been a resident of Custer district since 1918. Mr. Hansen is survived by his wife Esther; one daughter Joanne Hardy of LeGrande, Ore.; two sons Alvin, of Custer and Earl, of Seattle; one brother Jentoft, in Norway; 10 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home Wednesday Oct. 17th, at 11:00 a.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

HANSEN, James C., age 74 of 1615 Texas Street, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 1982 in Yelm, WA. He leaves to survive 3 sons, John Hansen of Yelm, James of Everson & Richard of Oklahoma; 2 brothers, John Hansen of Bellingham & Chester of Calif.; 9 grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Monday, July 19 at 2 p.m. in the Church of the Latter Day Saints on James St. with Bishop Mark Lambert officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. Visitation hours will be from 4-6 p.m. at the chapel. [b. Feb. 23, 1908 in Salt Lake City]

HANSEN, James E., age 67 of Snohomish, died December 24, 1983 in a Snohomish Nursing Home. He was born February 29, 1916 in Sumas and had been a resident of Snohomish the past 30 years. Mr. Hansen taught in Snohomish grade schools for 30 years retiring in 1977. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Snohomish, and the Tillicum Kiwanis Club. He leaves his wife, Helen; daughter, Lynda Schuler, Snohomish; grandchildren, James, Deanna and Matthew Schuler, brothers, George Hansen, Oak Harbor, Robert Hansen, Reedly, Calif.; sister, Ruth Mollard, Mt. Vernon. Memorial services Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. in St. John's Episcopal Church. Cremation and arrangements under the Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish.

HANSEN, James Howard, of Battle Ground died Saturday, Sept. 24, 1994, of a heart attack at his home. He was 70. A family memorial service was held in Battle Ground. Born Oct. 19, 1923, to Howard F. and Dorothy E. Hansen near Dillingham, Alaska, he moved with his family to Bellingham in 1925. He attended high school at Auburn Academy in Auburn. He worked in Alaska with the U.S. Coast Guard and Geodetic Survey before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. He served as a crewman aboard a Mitchell B-25 bomber in the Pacific during World War II. Mr. Hansen married Evelyn Rogers on Sept. 4, 1947, in Tacoma. He graduated from Walla Walla College in 1952. He taught school in Sequim, Port Angeles and at Navajo Mission School in Holbrook, Ariz. He lived in Mountain View, Calif., where he worked in sales. After retirement, he moved to Hamilton, Mont., and then to Battle Ground. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Dennis Hansen of Folsom, Calif., and David Hansen of Caldwell, Idaho; daughter Kathleen Keller of Oregon City, Ore.; sisters Ruth M. Long of Ferndale and Dorothy A. Zuege of Lynnwood; six grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

HANSEN, James J., Sr., age 85 of Bellingham, passed away August 25, 2005. He was born January 15, 1920, in Chignik, AK, to Lars and Nancy (Anderson) Hansen. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force in WWII. He was preceded in death by his sister, Minnie Muir and two brothers, Danny and Howard Hansen. Jim is survived by his wife, Elsie Hansen; daughter Judy (husband Richard) Overcash of Snohomish; son James Jr. (wife Kathy) Hansen of Briar; daughter Kristi (husband Bob) Hill of Vancouver, WA; son Kenneth Hansen of Briar; daughter Jeannie McLain of Bellingham; daughter Carmen (husband Larry) Davis of Lynden; special grandson Jeff (wife Katy) Hansen of Seattle; brothers Lars Hansen of Farmington, NM, and Morris Hansen of Seattle; sisters Dora (husband Bob) Burns of Eau Claire, WI, Peggy (husband John) Monfort of Flagstaff, AZ, and Molly Callahan of Seattle; beloved niece Betty Jane Quay; eight grandchildren. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 31 at 1:00 p.m. with full military honors by American Legion Post #7.

HANSEN, James N., age 61, of 420 Edwards Street, passed away at a Seattle hospital Tuesday, August 3, (1954). Mr. Hansen had resided in Bellingham for the past 44 years and had been in the employ of the Bellingham Tug & Barge Co. He is survived by two daughter, Mrs. Joan Blake, Mrs. Matilda Hilton; four grandchildren, all of this city; five brothers, John Hansen of Kelso, Bert, Conrad and Erling, all of Seattle, Oscar Hansen of Missoula, Mont., and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Eide, Mrs. Ivarda Nelson, both of Missouri. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. O. A. Jacobson Friday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.

HANSEN, Jennie, age 48 years, passed away at the family home, 420 Edwards Street, Friday, October 5, (1983). Mrs. Hansen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 34 years and was a member of the American Central Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Mr. James M. Hansen; two daughters, Mrs. Edwin Hilton and Mrs. Richard Blake, both of Bellingham; three brothers, Martin and Carl Kristofferson, of Bellingham, and Jewell Kristofferson of the U.S. army, stationed in France; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Ferguson and Mrs. George Dale, both of Bellingham; three grandchildren, Ronald and Anita Hilton and Lynne Blake, all of Bellingham, and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Monday, October 8 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Clarence Haugen, of Out Saviour's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment, Bay View. Casket bearers were Herman Geschke, Charles Peterson, Enoch Norman, V. E. Bochnak, Cleve Erholm, John Bredal.

HANSEN, John Chester, age 72, passed away at the family home, 2427 Toledo St., Friday, Jan. 22, (1954). Mr. Hansen had resided in this community for the past 35 years and was a retired carpenter. Surviving relatives are his widow, Selma, at home; three sons, James C. and John I., both of Bellingham, and Chester J. of Redwood City, Calif.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Swenson of Russell, Minn., and Mrs. Ellen Linder and Mrs. Esther Carlson, both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Tom Tate Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

HANSEN, John L. of 2714 Walnut St. died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1993, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. He was 76. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Kirk Madsen and Ben Pruitt officiating. Born June 5, 1917, to Frank and Lue Hansen in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School in 1936. Mr. Hansen worked for Bellingham Furniture until 1942, and served in the National Guard from 1936 to 1939. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942, serving as a medic until 1945. After discharge from the Army, he worked for Brooks Lumber for 26 years until retiring in 1979. He married Jewell "Judy" Kriedl on Dec. 1, 1977. Mr. Hansen and his wife joined The Good Sam Club, traveled with the organization and attended state meetings and two international meetings. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Robert L. Hansen of Landstuhl, Germany, and John W. Hansen of Bellingham; grandchildren Tara Hansen and John Wayne Hansen Jr.; and niece Kathy Hall. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Joseph C., Elder, age 73, died on Saturday, Jan. 27, 1990, in Portland, OR. Mr. Hansen is survived by his wife Nadine T. Hansen of Portland; two sons Irwin C. Hansen of Loma Linda, CA, and Reginald E. Hansen of Salem, OR and 4 grandchildren. He will be laid to rest tomorrow, 30 January, 2:00 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery.

HANSEN, Kenneth Arthur - Memorial services for Kenneth Arthur, 59, a member of the Bellingham Eagles club, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Mr. Hansen, of 304 E. Laurel Road, was a 14-year resident of Bellingham. He died Tuesday in a Seattle hospital of complications following heart survey. He was born Dec. 29, 1929 in Waterloo, Iowa. He was married 32 years ago in Roseburg, Ore., and he and his wife, Darlene, lived in Alaska and Montana before moving to Bellingham in 1975. Formerly a meatcutter at Cost Cutter Foods, Mr. Hansen was a football enthusiast and also enjoyed deep-sea fishing. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Gregory Alvin Hansen of Bellingham, Charles Eugene Hansen of Longview, Curtis Allen Hansen of Pocatello, Idaho, and Jeff Hansen Myers of Clarksville, Iowa; four daughters, Diane Kaye Kremenich of Everett, Pamela Jean McKenzie of Bellingham, Penny Lynn Hansen of Bellingham and Kathy Folkerts of Waterloo, Iowa; three brothers, Donald C. Hansen of Fallon, Nev., Lloyd Hansen of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Jerry Hansen of St. Regis, Mont.; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HANSEN, Larry M., age 39, 1263 Deer Creek Dr., Ferndale, passed away at home, Thurs., Oct. 11, 1984, at his home. He was a Ferndale resident since 1977, prior to living in Pullman for 12 years. He was born [Aug. 2, 1945] and raised in Burlington, WA, was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Ferndale where he had been active on the church council, was a Vietnam veteran, attended Skagit Valley College and upon completion enrolled at Washington State University where he received his bachelors, masters, and doctorite (sic) in animal science and worked in Northwest Washington and Canada as an animal nutritionist. He is survived by his wife, Janice of Ferndale; 3 sons, Christopher Melvin, Randall Martin and Steven Alben Hansen, all at home; his parents, Arnold M. and Alma J. Hansen of Burlington; 1 brother, Rodney G. Hansen and his wife Jane of Lynnwood; 1 sister, Judith and her husband Bronson J. Lewis of Tacoma; numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Tues., Oct. 16, 1:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church of Ferndale with burial to follow at Burlington Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Robert E. Johnson officiating.

HANSEN, Lawrence H., age 74, of 1142 Ellis St., Bellingham, passed away Monday, April 21, (1975). A Whatcom County resident for the past 49 years, Mr. Hansen was a retired owner of Chuckanut Service & Grocery, a member of Bellingham Aerie No. 31 FOE, Lumber & Sawmill Workers Local No. 2667. Surviving wife, Louise; 2 sons, Lawrence H. and William L., both of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Hagbert of Mojave, Calif. and Berger of Eatonville, Wash.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Selma Eschenbacher of Great Falls, Montana and Mrs. Esther N. Drake of Berwick, Penn. Funeral services Thursday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home with Mr. Art Olson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Lena B., 86 of 406 W. Smith Road died early Saturday, (June 11, 1988) in Nor-Bell Nursing Home. Mrs. Hansen is survived by her husband, Harry Hansen, of Bellingham; two nephews, the Rev. Donald Masterson of Three Hills, Alberta, and Keith Bakke of Helena, Mont.; and numerous grandnephews and grandnieces. She was a member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church.

HANSEN, Lillie M., age 65 of 2324 Verona St. passed away in a local hospital Fri. April 20, 1979. A lifetime resident of B'ham. She had been employed as a house keeper at the Leopold Hotel and was a member of the First Church of Christ of Latter day Sts. and the Culinary workers local. Surviving are 2 sons and their wives, James & Jonlyn Hansen of Everson, Edward & Cheryl Bendure of B'ham. Her step mother Mrs. Jen Kirshner and a half sister Marie Rowan both of B'ham. Also 8 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. Funeral services will be held in the Veroske-Jerns Funeral Home, Mon. April 23 at 11 a.m. followed by burial in Greenacres.

HANSEN, Linde, age 82, of 721 16th Street, passed away suddenly in a local hospital Tuesday, December 17, (1963). He is survived by his wife, Zena L.; 2 sons, Major General Floyd Hansen, U.S. Army Munition Command, Dover, New Jersey, and Elmer D. Hansen of Los Angeles; 1 granddaughter, Mrs. Dorothy G. Chamblin of Arlington, Virginia; 2 great-grandsons; and 1 sister, Mrs. Magda Elliot of Summerland, B.C., Canada. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with J. F. Harriman, curate of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating, followed by cremation.

HANSEN, Loman, age 44 of Rt. 3, Ferndale passed away Friday, July 13, (1962). Mr. Hansen had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 30 years and was a member of Orchard Grange and operating engineers Local No. 302. He is survived by his wife, Irene; 2 daughters, Laura Lee and Carol Ann; 2 sons, David Paul and Loman Leroy, all at the family home. Five sisters, Ella Shortridge of Kenmare, N.D., Elsie Mott of Sherwood, N.D., Emma Brown of Colorado Springs, May Pederson of Minneapolis, Minn., and Erna Hansen of Bellingham; 4 brothers, Friis of Chateau, Montana, Henry of Great Falls, Montana, Lynn of San Francisco and Jim of Seattle. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles' Monroe Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jacobsen officiating. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Louise E., age 70 of 1400 12th St., died Mon. April 27, 1981. A resident of this community for the past 35 years, Mrs. Hansen was a member of Central Lutheran Church; former employee of Senior Citizen Center and is survived by 2 sons, Larry & wife Kaen Hansen of City, Bill & wife Tere Hansen of Mission Viejo, Calif. and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services Fri. May 1, 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. April 23, 1911 MN]

HANSEN, Ludwig Bernard, age 72, passed away at the family home, Route 3, Bellingham, Tuesday, June 5, (1951). Mr. Hansen had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 44 years; was a farmer and had also been connected with the Madrona Shingle Mill. Deceased was a member of the Emanuel(sic) Lutheran Church at Lawrence and leaves to survive 5 sons, Avin, Arthur and Eberhart W., presently located at Chignie, Alaska, Henry E., of Route 2, Everson, and Roy, of Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. Emil M. Johnson and Mrs. Newton Gooding, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Lewis Mezo, of Route 3, Bellingham; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and two brother Haakon, of Route 3, Bellingham and Simon of Route 2, Everson. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Judson L. Crary, pastor of the Lawrence Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Friday, June 8, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Emmanuel Cemetery.

HANSEN, Marguerite "Maggie" 86, of 1400 12th, Bellingham, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, on Saturday, April 17, 1993. She was born on October 17, 1906 in Bellingham to Horton and Lila Holcomb. She attended Roeder Grade School and Whatcom High School. On March 14, 1925 she married Ragnar Hansen in Seattle, WA. In 1935 they moved to Ketchikan, Alaska where she worked as a business agent for The Alaska Cannery Workers Union. In 1945 they moved back to Bellingham and Maggie will be best remembered as a waitress at the Alpine Restaurant. In 1947 Ragnar Hansen passed away. Her hobbies were bowling, volunteer work, embroidering, avid sports fan and liked working in the kitchen at Chuckanut Square. Everyone will remember her for her sense of humor and warm smile. She is survived by a son, Ralph Hansen and wife Dorothy of Bellingham; four daughters, Lila and husband Salvador delFierro of Seattle, Jeannette and husband James Mill of Federal Way, Ailene and husband Robert Bailey of Seattle and Lecil and husband Larry Nienaber of Auburn; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. At Maggie's written request there will be no services. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Marie B., age 74, who resided at 923 Newell St. passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, April 12, (1961) following an extended illness. Mrs. Hansen had resided in Bellingham for the past 36 years. She leaves to survive her husband, Ben Hansen; 4 sons, Clifford, Erling and Bert all of Bellingham and Herloff of Seattle; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ellen Peel and Mrs. Hanna Burchland both of Bellingham and Mrs. Myrtle Markhart in Oregon; 2 sisters, Mrs. Anna Iverson of Seattle, Mrs. Nickolina Olson in Norway; also 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The Rev. D. W. Taylor will conduct funeral services on Monday, April 17, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Bayview Cemetery.

HANSEN, Marlene - Services were Wednesday in Puyallup for Marlene Hansen, 51, a former Bellingham resident who operated a neighborhood grocery in the Birchwood district. Burial was in Sumner Cemetery. She was [a] Puyallup resident. She died Sunday (March 24, 1985). Born in Portal, N.D., she had lived in Puyallup for a number of years until coming to Bellingham in the 1970s. She and her husband, Howard K. Hansen. operated Carter's Grocery on Patton Street for several years and returned to Puyallup about 1980. She is survived by her husband, two sons, three daughters, two grandchildren, a brother and a sister.

HANSEN, Matilda J. (Tillie), age 79 of Bellingham, died Tuesday, March 22, 1983. She was a 55 year resident of this area, having moved here from Avon in 1910; she graduated from St. Luke's Nursing School in 1926 and was a nurse there for many years. Surviving are her husband, Alvin; a son, Ron & wife Michaele of Bellingham; a brother, Guy Gilbert of Mt. Vernon; 6 sisters, Veda Craig of Medical Lake; Bessie Litts, Maize Stocking, Dorothy Parker, Ruth Tate, all of Seattle; Ruby Banks of Bellingham; 2 sisters-in-law, Vera Hansen & Ethel Klink, both of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Karen Sundean, Jeff & Eric Hansen, 5 great grandchildren, all of Bellingham. Cremation arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. At her request, there were no services.

HANSEN, Maynard H. - At his request, there will be no services for Maynard H. Hansen, 82, a lifelong resident of Bellingham. Mr. Hansen, 3901 Cedarbrook Court, died Sunday (Oct. 8, 1989) at home. He was born March 30, 1907, in Bellingham. Mr. Hansen, a former logger, was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Adele; two daughters, Elrae Morgenthaler of Woodinville and Lois Kveven of Bellingham; a sister, Mabel Reid of Bellingham; a brother, Howard Hansen of Lynden; three granddaughters; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

HANSEN, Mildred D., age 84, of Bellingham, died Thursday, August 5, 1993 at Bellingham Care Center. She was born November 20, 1908 in Merritt, B.C., Canada, to Fredrick and Lillian Marshall. Mildred was the last of 10 children. She spent her childhood on Whidby Is. She married Carl H. Hansen November 8, 1930 in Seattle, WA. They lived in Bellingham all her married life. She loved her animals and garden with many beautiful flowers. She was a great lover of nature and mother earth. She resided at 4144 James St. Rd. until 3 yrs. ago when she became ill. Survived by her husband, Carl H. Hansen of the family home; two daughters, Lillian M. Baker of Bellingham and Barbara L. White of Hermiston, OR; four grandchildren, Steven Baker of Bellingham, Penny Wark of Phoenix, AZ, Carmel Ritchey of Vancouver, WA and Tony White of Hood River, OR; two great-grandchildren, Ben Ritchey of Vancouver, WA and Tyler White of Hood River, OR. Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, 1993. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Molly, passed away March 20, 1991. Survived by husband Keith Kodat; parents Owen and Marguerite Hansen; brothers Jon, Richard, David and Dennis; sisters Judith and Susan (John) Edgar, Bellingham. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, March 25th at Bleitz Funeral Home, 316 Florentia St., Seattle. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bay View Cemetery, Bellingham.

HANSEN, Nanna - Funeral service for Nanna Hansen, age 80 of 4187 Dewey Rd., City, will be Wed. Jan. 13, 1982, 1 p.m. in Greenacres Mausoleum with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating, Cremation. Mrs. Hansen passed away Sun. Jan. 10, 1982. She is survived by her husband Harold; 1 sister, Valborg Fritz; 2 brothers, Thure & wife Edna Forslof, Knute & wife Pearl Forslof; brother-in-law, William & wife Caroline Hansen, all of City; several nieces & nephews. Mrs. Hansen had been a resident of this community for the past 73 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Feb. 18, 1901 Sweden]

HANSEN, Niels Peter, age 70, of 2315 Williams St., passed away Wed., Sept. 24, (1975). Mr. Hansen had resided in Whatcom County for many years and was a retired logger. He leaves to survive 1 sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Minneapolis; 1 brother, Thorvald Hansen of Denmark. Services were held Friday, Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.

HANSEN, Olaf A. "Art" age 63 of 1751 Axton Road, passed away suddenly Monday, Feb. 20, (1967). He had been a resident for the past 22 years and was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church and Custodian at the Meridian High School. Survived by his wife, Estella, 3 sons, Raymond E., City, Philip A., of Laurel; Rodney R. of Cloverdale, B.C.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Nancy Frese of Kent; 5 grandchildren and 2 sisters in Norway. Funeral services will be held Friday February 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Howard T. Olson officiating. Interment Greenacres.

HANSEN, Olga, 90, a former longtime Bellingham resident, died Monday (Sept. 28, 1981) in a Seattle nursing home. She was born April 9, 1891, at Tacoma. She was a member of Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church and L.C. Foss Auxiliary. She is survived by a sister, Regina Hemnes of Seattle, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church with the Rev. LaVerne Nelsen officiating. Private burial will follow in Pacific Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements are by Wiggins and Son Funeral Home, Seattle.

HANSEN, Olivia Sophia, 8116 8th ave. So. Beloved mother of Lillian Adams, Seattle; Lester Mollie Hansen, Shelton; Harry Hansen, Bellingham; sister Norway; also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Monday 12:30 p.m. Booth-Ashmore Mortuary. Interment 3:15 Greenacres Cemetery, Bellingham, Wash.

HANSEN, Ollie M., age 37, of 710 Fourteenth Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, September 8, (1948). Mrs. Hansen had been a resident of this community for the past fifteen years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, Ernest and two sons, Laird and Jon, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Westlund, of Graham, Washington. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Saturday, September 11, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

HANSEN, Oscar Martin - Graveside services for Oscar Martin Hansen, age 84 of 2324 Park St., will be Monday, Nov. 28th at 4:00 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Hansen passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1983. He is survived by one daughter, Sylvia & husband Robert Taylor of San Diego, Calif.; 2 grandchildren, Sheila Hassell of San Diego, Calif., Michael Taylor & family of Chula Vista, Calif.; 5 great grandchildren, Raheann & Robert Hassell of Florida; Michael Taylor, Dean & Jason Trammel, all of Chula Vista, Calif. Mr. Hansen had been a Bellingham resident for most of his life; member of William Lee Alexander Post No. 3685 VFW, Laurel; Order of Vasa; Sons of Norway. Jones Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Peder E., age 77, of 1201 W. North Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, November 12, (1954). Mr. Hansen had made his home here for the past three years and had previously resided in Seattle and in the East. He was a retired carpenter and was a member of the Lutheran Church. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans, Major Weigel William Camp No. 11 of Perth Amboy, N. J., and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lake City Post. He leaves to survive two brothers, Hans C. Hansen, of this city, and Peter G. Hansen, of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Sofie Slade of Olympia, Mrs. Marie Lind of Aberdeen and Mrs. Pauline Williams of Toledo, O., and numerous nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Wednesday, November 17, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

HANSEN, Percival Clinton "Doc" of Birch Bay died Saturday May 3, 1997 in Bellingham at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 76. A Remembrance Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday May 8 at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home preceded by burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Feb. 1, 1921 to Hans P. and Ethelyn Tidwell Hansen in Stanwood, he was raised and educated in Olympia. He received a BA degree in music from Washington State University and was a member of the first graduating class of the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1950. He practiced Dentistry in Whatcom County from 1950 until his retirement in 1985. A World War II veteran, Dr. Hansen served in the army during the liberation of the Philippines and was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star, Silver Star and Purple Heart. He married Margaret Young in Lynden on June 19, 1948. He was a long time member of the Masonic Order being a Past Master of Kulshan Lodge in Blaine. He was also a member of the Bellingham Bay Lodge in Bellingham. He served two Grand Masters as their Deputy in the local Masonic District. He was a member of the Masonic Widows and Orphans group. He was very active in the Scottish Rite Valley of Bellingham and was a 33rd Degree Mason in that Order. He was President of the Scottish Rite's Scholarship Program for Washington State. He was Past President of the local Masonic Junior Achievement Award Program, which honors outstanding high school juniors and some with college scholarships. He also was a Shriner, belonging to Nile Temple in Seattle. A member of Washington Club since early 1960 and served as president, he looked forward to Friday lunch with the "boys". He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, visiting with friends, and expressing his opinion. He is survived by his wife Margaret of the family home, daughter Ann Tjoelker and husband Earl of Everson, son Pete Hansen and wife Sandy of Birch Bay, brother Loren A. Hansen of Olympia. Grandchildren Carl Wilson, Chris and Cortney Hansen, Megan and Tanya Tjoelker and great granddaughter Bridget Wilson. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel of Bellingham.

HANSEN, Percy, age 75, 8272 Kickerville Rd., Blaine, passed away suddenly at home Monday, Oct. 20, (1975). He had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and served with the U.S. Army in WWII. Surviving are his wife, Kay at home; a daughter, June Melenchuk, Whalley, B.C.; 1 sister, Cora Rickard of Everett, also 2 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Private family committal services were held at the Enterprise Cemetery preceded by cremation. Arrangements by Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Phyllis, 76, of 1500 W. North St., Bellingham, passed away on Friday, October 19, (1991) at Providence Hospital in Seattle. Mrs. Hansen was born Phyllis Friend Day on June 3, 1915 on a ranch near Christina, Montana. Her parents were Frank and Gertrude Day. She came with her family to Bellingham in 1925. In 1936 she married Arne Breivick. Arne died in 1975. Together they worked in Alaska for several years at the Crow Creek Gold mine. They came back to Bellingham and Phyllis worked at The Downtowner restaurant in the Bellingham National Bank Building. She and Arne ran several restaurants during the next twenty years: The Summit, The Cedar Chest, the golf course restaurant at Birch Bay. About 1970, they became part owners of Victors, a ladies clothing store in Bellingham. Phyllis enjoyed cooking and knitting. She belonged to the Stamp and Coin Club and the Altrusa Club. She loved people, her work, and was devoted to her family. In 1977, Phyllis married Capt. Andy Hansen. Phyllis and Andy were members of the Bellingham Yacht Club and the Wheel and Keel Club. They were avid power boaters and owned the boat "Midnatsol". They were the Bellingham Yacht Club Boating Family of the Year in 1989. She is survived by her husband, two brothers, Frank Day of Bellingham and George W. Day of Lummi Island, and five nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 23, 1991 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the Bellingham Yacht Club at 3:30 p.m.

HANSEN, Ralph B., 77, passed away at home in Bullhead City, Arizona, September 1, 2006. He was born to Ragnar A. Hansen and Marguerite Holcomb Hansen November 6, 1928 in Bellingham. He attended Lowell Grade School and Whatcom Junior High School. His family moved to Ketchikan, Alaska in his teen years, where he worked in the fishing industry and delivered newspapers. The family moved back to Bellingham after his father's death in 1947. Ralph attended Bellingham High School for his senior year. He worked in the tire business for many years in the Seattle area. He moved back to Bellingham in 1983 and worked for Whatcom Tire Company in Ferndale until he retired in 1994. Ralph married Dorothy Browne Perdue June 9, 1984. They moved to Bullhead City, Arizona in 1997. Ralph is survived by his wife Dorothy; 2 stepdaughters, Margaret Perdue Nunez of Marysville, Washington, Charlotte Perdue Kelly of Mt. Home, Idaho; 4 grandchildren Steeven and Jason Nunez and Megan and Matthew Kelly; 4 sisters Lila del Fierro, Alene Bailey of the Seattle area, Jeanette Austin of Grapeview, Wash., Lecil Nienaber of Yuma, Arizona; and numerous friends and relatives. At his request, no services were held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HANSEN, Rasmina, age 66 years, a resident of Ferndale Route 3 for the past ten years, passed away in her home on Tuesday, April 1, (1947) after a brief illness. Surviving are her husband, Albert A.; five daughters, Mrs. Ella Shortridge and Mrs. Elsie Mott, both of Sherwood, North Dakota, Mrs. Emma Brown, of Milbank, South Dakota, Mrs. May Peterson, of Turnbrooke, South Dakota, and Erma Hansen, of Bellingham. Also five sons, Friis, of Chateau, Mont., Henry, of Mohall, North Dakota, Lynn in San Francisco, Lowman, of Custer, and James in Seattle. One sister, Mrs. Sophie Rasmussen, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Monday from Monroe's Chapel in Ferndale, Saturday afternoon, April 5, at 2 p.m. Cremation.

HANSEN, Reidar, age 47, of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away Saturday, November 9, (1946) following an auto accident. Mr. Hansen had been a resident of this community for many years and leaves to survive his widow, Catherine P. Hansen, one son, Harold, both at home; three brothers, Mr. Berger Hansen, this city, Karl and Paul in Norway; four sisters, Mrs. Hilga Kartensen, Ingrid Gado and Mrs. Sofie Ellingsen, all in Norway. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence Haugen, Saturday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

HANSEN, Ronna Lee (Barbee), age 67, was called home on Sunday, September 2, 2007 to be with her savior, her dear husband John and her parents after a very long, courageous battle of multiple health problems. Ronna Lee was born December 14, 1939 in Toppenish, WA to Ronald and Geraldine Mary (Walters) Barbee. She moved to Garfield, WA in 1949 and then to Colfax, WA in 1950. Ronna Lee attended Colfax Public High School where she won many awards in competitive Badminton. She was a 4-year letterman, all over Inland Empire. She attended Eastern Washington University where she was in the Honors program and was tapped for SPURS. After college she went to work for Pioneer Title Company in Spokane, Colfax and Davenport. In 1967 she married John Ericson Setwick Hansen. They moved to Bellingham, WA and later to Lynden, WA where they made their home with their two children. She worked with the Title 1 program at the Lynden Public School and was Vice-President of Title 1. She was an amazing artist and worked with Chinese painting, Indian wood carving and stained glass. She was also an amazing gourmet cook. She published her own cookbook for her children and family. Ronna Lee enjoyed being hostess to her husband's company Christmas parties, gardening and canning. Her main interest throughout life was her husband and children. She was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church where she did volunteer work and made many contributions. Ronna Lee is survived by her two children and their families; Kristine Elizabeth (Hansen) Parrish and her husband Chris, their daughters, Jadwyn and Tennisyn; Heidi Patricia Lynn (Hansen) Sorensen and her husband Rick, their sons Luke and Evan; two sisters, Joeanne Sarver and her husband Larry, Sheilah Murphy and her husband Melvin; Brother Jeff Barbee and his wife Susie. A potluck dinner will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 5 p.m. at the Lynden City Park Facility.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HANSEN, Ruth, formerly a 17 year resident of Bellingham, passed away in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 3, (1966). Miss Hansen had resided in San Francisco for the past 18 years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Arne Satterlee and Mrs. Mildred Anderson, both of Bellingham and Mrs. Sarah Arinsten of Washburn, No. Dakota; one brother, William Hansen of Minneapolis, Minn. Graveside services will be conducted by Pastor Carl O. Fischer Friday, February 11 at 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Ruth A., age 53, of 614 Donovan, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Feb. 2, (1952). Mrs. Hansen had resided in this community for the past 45 years and leaves to survive her husband, Roy, at home; three sons, Douglas C. of Winslow, Wash., Joseph G. of San Anselmo, Calif., and Allister M. of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Douglas and Dail McLennan, both of Port Angeles, and Ross of Alberta, Canada; three sisters, Mrs. Duae Danna of Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Constance Jylha of Lewiston, Idaho, and Mrs. Charles Greet, also of Lewiston. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Charles W. Muir, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 3:00 p.m. Cremation.

HANSEN, Ruth I., 66 years old, died Monday, August 23, 1982 at home in Redmond. The mother of, Linda McIvor, Tacoma; Charlette Hiatt, Redmond; Lori Smolik, Lynnwood; grandmother of, Keith & Karen McIvor; Brenda & Amy Smolik. Graveside services Friday, August 27, 1 p.m. Bay View Cemetery, Bellingham.

HANSEN, Samuel W., age 78, of Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, May 18, (1960). Mr. Hansen had resided in Whatcom County for the past 55 years; was a retired superintendent at P.A.F., having been employed there for 36 years; was with the American Packers Assn. in Blaine for 12 years; had attended the Christ Episcopal Church in Blaine. Survivors are his widow, Constance M., at home; one son, Ernest W., of Bellingham; three grandsons, Ernest L. Hansen, of McChord AFB; John Hansen, of Pullman and William F. Trunkey, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. George E. Pratt Monday, May 23 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

HANSEN, Selene, age 51 years, of Rt. 2, Mount Vernon, passed away at a Bellingham hospital Friday, Nov. 29, (1953). She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Leander, a pioneer resident of Skagit County, and was born in Roxbury, Kan., May 20, 1902. She came to Washington with her parents as a small child and had resided in Mount Vernon since. She was a graduate of Mount Vernon Union High School. Mrs. Hansen was a registered nurse, having received her training at St. Luke's hospital. In June, 1929, she was married to Ole X. Hansen. She was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon, the Skagit County Nurses' Association, and the St. Luke's Alumnae. Surviving relatives include her husband; one daughter, Jeanne and, one son, John, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Freeman of Sedro Woolley, and Mrs. Leona Hood of Bow, Wash.; two brothers, Wendell and Lauren Leander, both of Rt. 1, Mount Vernon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Salem Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, with Pastor Oliver Nelson officiating. Interment, Mount Vernon Cemetery, under direction of the Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.

HANSEN, Selma S. - Graveside service for Selma S. Hansen, age 98, of 1530 James St., will be Tues. June 30, 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Mr. David Hansen officiating. Mrs. Hansen passed away Sat. June 27, 1987. A Whatcom County resident for 55 years, she is survived by 2 sons, John Hansen of City & Chester Hansen of U.S.A. City, Calif.; 1 step-brother, Paul Swenson of Jerome, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren & great-great-grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Dec. 30, 1888 IA]

HANSEN, Severine age 71 years, 2311 James Street, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, May 17, (1983). Mrs. Hansen had resided her the past nineteen years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, Hanning N. Hansen, at home; five sons, Lawrence H. Hansen, Bellingham, Walter N., U.S. army, S/Sgt. Herbert A., U.S. Engineers, Berger S., U.S. army; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma H. Eschenbacher, Havre, Mont., and Mrs. Esther N. Drake, San Francisco; nine grandchildren; one brother and sister in Norway; one sister, Mrs. Lena Jourgenson, Williston, N.D. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Earl Soiland, Monday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

HANSEN, Signey Charlotte, age 72, passed away at the home of her son, 2601 West Street, Wednesday, November 19, (1952). Mrs. Hansen had resided at Lawrence since 1907 until her husband passed away, four months ago. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence. Surviving relatives include the son, Oscar Hansen,; a granddaughter, Mrs. Sylvia Hansen, of Sunnyvale, Calif.; two grandchildren, Shelia and Michael Taylor, both of Sunnyvale; a sister, Mrs. Ingeborg Erickson, in Norway; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrence by the Rev. Judson L. Crary, Friday, November 21, at 1 p.m., under the direction of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Final resting place, Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

HANSEN, SINE G. - Funeral services for Sine G. Hansen, 94, of Anchorage, Alaska, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. Hansen, who died Tuesday (Dec. 20, 1971), was a long-time resident of Whatcom County before moving to Anchorage. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mrs. Hansen is survived by one son, Elder Joseph C. Hansen, Anchorage; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

HANSEN, Simon, age 76, of Route No. 2, Everson, passed away at the family home Friday, July 18, (1952). Mr. Hansen had been a resident of that community for the past 46 years and was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Emanuel (sic) Lutheran Church of Lawrence. Surviving relatives include the widow, Signe, at home; one son, Oscar Hansen, of Bellingham; a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Taylor, of Alameda, Calif.; two great-grandchildren, and a brother, Haakon Hansen, of Route No. 3, Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted from the Emanuel Lutheran Church by Pastor Judson L. Crary, Wednesday, July 23, at _:30 p.m. Final resting place, Emanuel Cemetery.

HANSEN, Thomas L., 77, a former resident and professor emeritus of the University of Colorado School of Environmental Design, died April 1, (1981) in Colorado. He was born March 14, 1904, in Bellingham. He received degrees in architecture from the University of Oregon and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also studied at Harvard University, and received a master's degree in city planning from Columbia University. In 1952, he was appointed head of the Colorado University Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering. He also taught a the Overseas Education Institute in Grenoble, France, at Washington State University, North Dakota State University, and the University of Washington. He married Helen Locy, Sept. 25, 1929, in Bellingham, and lived for 20 years before retiring to Denver in 1974. He is survived by his wife, a son, a sister, and two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was held April 4 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Boulder, Colo. Burial followed in Boulder's Green Mountain Cemetery.

HANSEN, Tiffany Nicole, infant daughter of Joseph & Jeanette Hansen, died Wednesday, February 25, 1981. Also surviving are 1 brother, Christopher Robert Hansen; her maternal grandparents, Robert & Joanne Haenel of City; paternal grandparents, Allister & Beth Hansen of City; great grandmothers, Edith J. Hansen of City & Mrs. Martha Ziege of Germany. Graveside service will be conducted Friday, February 27, 1981 at 3 p.m. in Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

HANSEN, Tony - Our beloved Father and grandfather, Tony Hansen, died peacefully in his sleep at the home of his son in Everson, the evening of Friday, October 1, 1993 the day after his 90th birthday. He was born Antonius J. on September 30, 1903 in Wabay, South Dakota, one of 6 children born to Peter and Anne (Nyhus) Hansen. He moved with his family to the Lawrence-Hopewell area at the age of 3. Tony spent his working years as a logger and berry grower. In Bellingham, September 14, 1935 he was married to his beloved May Nichols and she preceded her husband in death on August 6, 1986. Tony will be deeply missed by his loving family of son Jerry Hansen of Everson and daughter Sonia Smith and husband Gene of Bellingham; two granddaughters, Cheryl Fletcher and husband Rory of Auburn and Jaime Smith of Bellingham; grandson Rob Smith of Bellingham; brother, Clarence Hansen of Costa Mesa, CA and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Graveside Services will be held in Greenacres Memorial Park on Tuesday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen Dodson officiating. Services and arrangements under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

HANSEN, Toralf, age 41, of Route 2, Lynden, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, February 22, (1953) following a short illness. Mr. Hansen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 44 years and was a well known fisherman and carpenter. He was a member of the Central Lutheran Church and of the Laurel Grange and the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. Surviving are his wife, Annie; two daughters, Mrs. Arlene Olund and Mrs. June Ballard, both of Bellingham; four grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Hansen of this city, and one brother in Norway; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Hansen, of New Westminster, B.C.; two sisters in Norway. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 27, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Oscar Jacobson officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

HANSEN, Vera Noreen, age 96 of Bellingham, WA, passed away July 30, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born August 19, 1905 in Bellingham, WA to Louis and Lulie (Pugh) Dollenjack. She graduated from Whatcom High School in 1923 and from Bellingham Normal School in 1925. Vera married Archie Hansen June 1928 in Bellingham. He preceded her in death in 1967. She taught elementary school in Steven's County, Tuttle River School in Cowlitz Co. and Roeder Elementary in Bellingham. Vera and her husband Archie lived aboard their boat for several years early in their marriage. They owned and operated 2 taverns in downtown Bellingham during the 1930's. She was a member of the Mt. Baker Hiking Club since 1975 and enjoyed hiking, traveling all over the world and gardening. Survived by her nephews, Ron Hansen and wife Michaele of Bellingham, Stan Harris of Surrey, B.C.; niece Betty Holden of California; special friends, Lynn and Bob Mortensen, Charlotte and Doug Doolittle and Jo Simsick.

HANSEN, Vernice White, 83 years, of Seattle passed away in Ferndale on Fri., Aug. 27, 1993. She was born in Ferndale, Sept. 9, 1909 to Ella May and Clinton White. She was a Ferndale High School graduate class of 1929; lived in Ferndale until moving to Seattle in 1936. In 1935 she married Otto F. Hansen of Sedro Woolley. Shortly after their marriage her husband sold his car and hitchhiked to Seattle in search of work. Vernice later joined him and together they founded the Far West Taxi Service of Seattle. After her husband's retirement as Inspector for the Seattle Transit System, they spent their summers operating their Charter boats in Westport. Otto preceded her in death in 1986 and her sister Evelyn White preceded her in death in June 1993. Through her high spiritedness and boundless energy, a heart of generosity and gentleness shone through. She is survived by one brother Willis White of Custer, three sisters Lura and Ed Roddy, Lilah Haynes, all of Seattle, and Charlotte Olson of Ferndale and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Dr. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.

HANSEN, Virginia E. - Private family services will be held for Virginia E. Hansen, 71, of 2500 Samish Way, who died Friday at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born July 24, 1918, in Albany, Ore., and married Elvin E. Hansen on June 10, 1938. She has lived in Whatcom County for eight years. Mrs. Hansen was a graduate of Albany High School. She sold shoes for years for J.C. Penney Co. Inc. in Kirkland. Survivors in addition to her husband include: two sons, Richard of Bellingham and Donald of Blaine; a brother, Robert Severstein, of Oregon; three sisters, Helen Sarrar, Ethel Girst and Effie Packard of Albany; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

HANSEN, Walter Robert, age 52, of 3215 Northwest Ave., passed away at home. Mr. Hansen had resided in Whatcom County for the past 31 years and was a farm worker. Survivors are one son, Robert of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Pearson of Ferndale, and Mrs. Lillian Hostrup of Frederick, Wis. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. James B. Hughes, Friday, April 1, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HANSEN, Wilbert E., age 65 of 802 Autumn Lane passes away Tue. Dec. 5, 1978. Mr. Hansen was a life resident of B'ham. Member of the Central Lutheran Church and past master of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F & AM and past patron of Maple Leaf Chapter of OES, he was a retired jeweler. He leaves to survive his wife, Ruth of the family home, 3 daughters, Mrs. Linda Lee McIvor (George) of Tacoma, Mrs. Charolette Hiat (Michael) of Seattle, Mrs. Lori Smolik (Stuart) of Lynnwood. 4 grandchildren, a step mother, Mrs. Caroline Hansen of city, 1 brother Raymond of Renton, 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Durrant of Hoquiam, Miss Marjorie Hansen of city. Family services will be conducted Thurs. Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating.

HANSEN, William P., age 96, #134 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham, formerly of Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham Thurs., Dec. 26, 1991. He was born Mar. 10, 1895 in Duluth, MN. He came to Ferndale in 1926 and married Emma Kruse in Blaine on April 18, 1930. He worked in the feed business for 11 years, had a milk truck and contracted to haul milk for Carnation for 8 years, then he had a state liquor store for 9 years. He was a member and past Commander of the Ferndale Post #154 of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Bellingham 40 et 8. He is survived by his wife Emma Hansen of the family home; a son Robert E. and wife Dixie Hansen of Bellingham, 3 grandchildren Douglas and wife Debbie Hansen of Bellingham, Richard Hansen of Seattle, and Karen Petersen and husband Linton of Port Orchard; 3 great grandchildren Kyle, Katelin and Dane; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 28, 10:00 a.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date at Greenacres Memorial Park.

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