WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES LARSON
LARSON, Agnes J. - Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes J. Larson, 68, Yakima, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Garden Street Methodist Church. A resident of Bellingham for nine years, she moved to Yakima two years ago. She was a member of the Garden Street Church. She died Tuesday (April 24, 1973). Survivors include the husband, Edward; a daughter, Joan Milburn of Bellingham; two grandchildren and sister, Ruth Hovdenes of Twin Valley, Minn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Alice Mary of Burlington and a former resident of Anacortes passed away Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at the Island Hospital in Anacortes, WA at the age of 73 years. Services and arrangements are pending at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jun 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Andrew Larson, aged 79 years, 2516 St. Paul street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, July 2, (1942). Mr. Larson had resided in Bellingham, for the past eight years and was a member of the Lutheran church and the Nasburg Lodge No. 93, F.&A.M., of Helix, Oregon. He is survived by two sons Murray W. Ferguson, of Bellingham, and Charles M. Larson, Wallula, Wash., and six grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by officers and members of Bellingham Bay lodge No. 44 Monday, July 6, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 1942) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Anne J. - Visitation for Anne J. Larson of Deerwood Adult Family Home will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home, followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Davis officiating. Ms. Larson died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 92. Born Dec. 19, 1903, to Eric and Anna Larson in Bellingham, she graduated from Bellingham Normal School in 1924 with a teaching certificate. She was a teacher in Whatcom County, Roosevelt Elementary School in Bellingham and Cascade Grade School in Marysville. After retiring in 1965, she returned to Bellingham. A member of Assembly of God Church, Ms. Larson was active in missionary work and enjoyed playing guitar and singing gospel songs at the Salvation Army. She was involved with the American Red Cross and a member of Retired Teacher's Association and the PTA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Ardiss Eloise, 92, of Anacortes, WA died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005 at Island Hospital in Anacortes. She was born August 18, 1913 in Monroe, Washington, the daughter Alfred S. & Alice Kristine (Hamre) Benson and along with her three brothers, grew up in Lynden, Washington. In Lynden, Ardiss attended grade school through high school, and upon graduation, attended Business College in Bellingham, Washington, where she received her degree. She then went on to work for the county performing clerical work. While Ardiss was attending Business College, she met a special young man named Alvie. They fell in love and married several years later. Al worked at Bellingham Shipyard and Ardiss was employed in the office of Olympic Portland Cement Company. When the Bellingham Shipyard closed, Al sought work elsewhere and took a job at the Friday Harbor Sand and Gravel Company, so Ardiss and Al moved to San Juan Island. While in San Juan Island, she accepted an offer from the courthouse auditor and took on the intense job that involved learning the duties of every department. Ardiss and Al worked hard, but enjoyed life on the island because it was less crowded and more serene than the mainland. They spent 25 years together there. One special enjoyment was their large boat they used for fishing and relaxing. Ardiss and Al traveled to California and other places in their motor home. They especially enjoyed their trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Alvie's poor health brought them back from the island to their family in Washington. They made their home in Mount Vernon and later moved to Yakima since both of them had family there. Alvie died shortly after they moved to Yakima, but Ardiss stayed on in Yakima until April of 2004 when she moved to Chandler's Square in Anacortes. Her hobbies included playing the organ, reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and many types of games. Ardiss is preceded in death by her husband and parents and two brothers. She is survived by her brother Wayne Bitterman of Bellevue, WA; sister-in-law Mary Benson of Yakima, WA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Elmer & Lou Larson of Yakima, WA; nephews LeRoy Benson, Marvin Benson and Jerry Benson; nieces Judy Potter, Sheila Lawton and Sharon Jonsson and many grand and great grand nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2005 at Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes with Pastor Debra Benson officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service at Green Acres Memorial Park in Ferndale, Washington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Benjamin Forest - Funeral service for Benjamin Forest Larson, age 88, of 2708 Victor St., will be Thurs., Jan. 12, 1 p.m. at Calvary Temple with Rev. Ernest Francis, officiating. Mr. Larson passed away Sun., Jan. 8, 1989. A Bellingham resident most of his life, he was employed by Mt. Baker Plywood; member of Calvary Temple; Machinist Union, and is survived by his wife Karen; 3 sons, Robert and wife Betty Larson, LeRoy and wife Audrey Larson, all of Bellingham, David and wife Gayle Larson of Redmond, WA; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister Ann Larson of Bellingham. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Bertha Mary, age 94, went to be with her lord, Thursday, June 3, 2004. She was born on January 23, 1910 in Ferndale, Washington to Nels August and Anna (Rask) Larson. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1926, from Bellingham Normal School and then Western Washington University. Bertha taught at Delta, Sunrise, Custer, Ferndale, and Meridian schools. Later she became speech therapist for all the Whatcom County schools. Bertha was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church for 60 years, serving the Lord as Sunday school teacher, wedding coordinator and in the women's ministries. She enjoyed gardening, especially growing and arranging dahlias. She also served for 22 years as a volunteer at St. Lukes Hospital. Bertha is preceded in death by her husband, Paul G., four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by daughter, Mary and husband Leroy King and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A graveside service will be held at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery on Tuesday, June 8, at 12:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Sunrise Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Bradley Thomas, age 18, of 6066 Old Guide Rd., passed away in Hamilton, Illinois, Wed., April 12, 1978. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, attended school thru the 7th grade in Mount Vernon and completed school at Meridian. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Larson, City, 3 brothers, Paul Larson of Nauvoo, Illinois, John Larson of Sedro Woolley and David Larson at home, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Grimsrud of Veblen, So. Dakota and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Larson of Britton, So. Dakota, aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Larson of Cascade, Montana; Mr. Joe Daley of So. Dakota and Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Ponickbar of Grotton, So. Dakota. Funeral services Monday April 17, 11 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church, with Rev. Keith Swenson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Clara O., age 95, passed away on January 31, 2006, at Mt. Baker Care Center. She was born on October 7, 1910, to Knut and Regina Pilskog in Blaine, Washington. Clara was a graduate of Blaine High School and Bellingham Business College. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Preceding Clara in death were her husband, Cal Larson; her parents, brothers Andrew and Clarence Pilskog, and sister Olga Pulley. Clara is survived by a son, Larry Larson; daughter Carolyn Larson; four grandchildren, Kevin Wight, Kimberly George, Zachary Larson, and Erica Larson; daughters-in-law Tammy Wight and Barbara Larson; and three great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Mt. Baker Care Center and their staff for the wonderful care of Clara while she was a resident at the center. Funeral services will be held at Moles Family Funeral Home - Greenacres Chapel, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, on Wednesday, February, 8, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Clement A. "Cal", age 73 of 3227 Laurelwood, passed away Thurs., Aug. 7, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 47 years, He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Iron Workers Union Local No. 505 and a Corporation member of Bethany Home in Everett. He is survived by his wife Clara, 1 son Larry, City; 1 daughter Carolyn Larson, Seattle; 2 sisters, Mrs. Esther Westerlund, Ferndale and Mrs. Lillian Dvorachek, City and 3 grandchildren. Funeral service Mon., Aug. 6, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Neil E. Snider officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Donald O. - A service of remembrance for Donald O. Larson of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Jerns Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Lund officiating. Mr. Larson died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 88. Born July 26, 1912 to Emil and Hattie (Johnson) Larson in Clearbrook, he lived in Whatcom County most of his life. In 1932, he graduated from Nooksack Valley High School. Mr. Larson worked in Oregon and Alaska before settling in Bellingham. On May 15, 1940, he married Violet Hill at Clearbrook Lutheran Church. His brother Marvin Larson died previously. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham; daughters Ruth Hunt of Bellingham and Judy Murphy of Ferndale; brothers Ted Larson of Bellingham and Harold Larson of Silverdale; sister Myrtle Bruland of Bellingham; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Doris - The funeral for Doris Larson of 2618 Huron St. will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Northwest Avenue and McLeod Road. The Rev. R. L. Christensen will officiate. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Larson, 61, died Dec. 16, 1991 in a Bellingham hospital. She was born May 1, 1930 in Havana, ND to Ed and Katherine Grimsrud. She attended elementary school in rural Marshall County and graduated from high school in Veblen, SD. She attended nursing school in Mitchell, SD. She married Robert E. Larson in South Dakota. He survives her at the family home. The family moved to Washington in 1956. They resided in Mount Vernon before moving to Bellingham. Mrs. Larson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Church Circle. Other survivors include her sons, Paul Larson of Keokuk, Iowa; Jon Larson of Renton; and David Larson of Blaine; her brother, Joe Daily of Veblen, SD; her sister Prudence Grimsrud of Britton, SD; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Edward J., age 76 of 908 S 28th Ave., Yakima passed away there June 29, (1973). He was a veteran of WWI and a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. He came to Bellingham in 1962 and moved to Yakima in Nov. of 1971. Mr. Larsen (sic) was employed by the International Harvester Corp. of Fargo, N. Dak. Mrs. Larsen (sic) preceded him in death in April of 1973. He is survived by 1 daughter Mrs. Joan Milburn of Bellingham; 2 brothers William Larsen (sic) of Minneapolis, Minn. and N. J. Larsen (sic) of Anaheim, Calif.; 4 sisters, Mrs. Clara Underlake of Rochester, Miss. and Mrs. Nel Feldhake of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Hilda Maus of Maynerd, Minn., Lilly Winegarden of Starbuck, Minn.; 2 granddaughters, Laura and Lola Milburn of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Tues. July 3 at 2 p.m. at the Garden St Methodist Church with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian and Rev. Oscar Olson officiating. Burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jul 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Edwin O. - Former blacksmith Edwin O. Larson, 2618 Huron St., died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 1990) in a Bellingham nursing home. He was 82. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating. Mr. Larson was a resident of Whatcom County since 1973. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn; by four brothers, Johnny, Henry, Gilbert and Marvin, all of South Dakota; and by a grandson, Bradley Thomas Larson. Survivors include two sons, Robert Larson of Bellingham and Kenneth Larson of Cascade, Mont; a brother, Leonard Larson of Lake City, SD; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Feb 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Elizabeth H. M. was born December 9, 1931 in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland as Elizabeth Hay Miller Patrick to Alan Rennie and Catherine Aitken Patrick. She passed away July 12, 2006 and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Dale Larson (Gene) of Ferndale, Washington on January 19, 2006. She is survived by her brother Alan Patrick Jr. of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, her son Philip Dale Larson, and grandchildren Michael Philip Larson and David Scott Larson of Maple Valley, Washington. Married to Gene Larson on February 3rd 1951 in Vancouver, B.C., Elizabeth (Betty) became a naturalized citizen in December 1955 in Ketchikan, Alaska where they lived and raised their only son, Philip (born July 18th 1959) until they moved to Ferndale in 1971. Betty was active in curling when she lived in Canada, and in bowing when she moved to the U.S. She remained a competitive bowler until her later years and won numerous awards. Betty thoroughly enjoyed playing bingo and was doing so as she suffered a fatal stroke. Betty was one of the kindest, sweetest people, and the most patient mother and wife you could ever know. She will be sadly missed by many. A Funeral Service will be held at Moles Funeral Home Ferndale Chapel, on Saturday, July 29th at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Elsie H., age 77 of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Tues., Jan. 3, (1978). Mrs. Larson was a 45 year resident of this community and a member of Bethel Fellowship. Surviving 1 brother, Gilbert Henry Hooper of Winnipeg; 3 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Isabell Wallace of North Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs. Dorothy Bridges of FlinFon, Manatobe (sic); Mrs. Ethel Willingham of Winnipeg; 2 nieces, Mrs. Isabell Syniuk, Mrs. Geraldine Stringer, both of West Vancouver, B.C. Services Thurs., Jan. 5, 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Joseph Harris officiating. Private interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jan 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Eric S. - Funeral services for Eric S. Larson, 75, 1200 Birchwood Ave., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home. He died Saturday (Aug. 10, 1974). Mr. Larson was a member of the Machinist International Union. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. R. R. Cederstrom of Bellevue; a brother, Ben Larson of Bellingham; a sister, Anne Larson of Marysville; a sister-in-law, Elsie Larson of Bellingham and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Ethel A. – Private family services are planned for Ethel Alberta (Archer) Larson of Lynden. Mrs. Larson died Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 83. Born Feb 11, 1917 to John and Rose (Pollock) Archer in Red Deer, Alberta, she was educated in Canada. Mrs. Larson worked in the newspaper advertising business in California and Hawaii and retired in Palm Desert, Calif. In 1949, she married Theodore G. Larson in Las Vegas. He died in 1955. Survivors include nieces Shirley Booth of Abbotsford, B.C. and Lucy Harris of Edmonton, Alberta; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Larson moved to Lynden in 1998. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Evelyn M., 63, of Veblen, So. Dakota, died here Sunday (Dec. 23, 1973) while visiting her son, Robert. She had resided in South Dakota since 1946 and was a member of Zion in Veblen. Survivors include her widower, Edwin O.; two sons, Robert of Bellingham, and Kenneth of Cascade, Mont.; six grandchildren; a brother, Jim Davis in Portland; and five sisters, Mrs. Alice Robinson, Mrs. Verna Savage, Mrs. Jean Kruzich and Mrs. Ruby Leake, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. Leona Rowna (sic), Burlington. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home. Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Dec 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Evrel "Ev" died Wednesday, March 24, 1993, at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 81. Memorial services will be held today in Scottsdale. He received a master's degree from the University of Minnesota in 1939, and received a doctorate in 1946. Dr. Larson had a private practice in Bellingham for many years. He was a member of the American Medical Association and the Lions Club in Bellingham. He also was associated with the American College of Physicians. He left Bellingham in 1975 to move to Arizona. Survivors include his wife, Doris, of the family home; daughter Kay Heileman of Scottsdale; son Richard E. Larson of Cottonwood, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Green Acres Mortuary in Scottsdale.
LARSON, Flora Evelyn, aged 82 years, passed away at her home, 2516 St. Paul Street, Wednesday, May 27, (1942). Mrs. Larson had resided here the past eight years and was a member of the D.A.R. and the Order of Eastern Star at Helix, Ore. Surviving relatives are two sons, M. W. Fergusen of this city and Charles Larson at Wallula, Wash.; two brothers, Ed Fergusen, Milton, Wash., and Charles Belles at Port Angeles, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Frank R. Gillett, followed by the ritualistic services of the D.A.R., Friday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 May 1942) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Frank G., age 87 years, who resided at 1324 Railroad Ave., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, April 22nd, (1962) following an extended illness. Mr. Larson was a lifetime resident of Bellingham and was a retired logger. He leaves to survive two step-daughters, Mrs. Carl Bergdal and Mrs. Earl Knott, both of Bellingham, three grandchildren, also numerous other relatives. Rev. Phillip Pierson will conduct funeral services Thursday, April 26, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
LARSON, Glenn Irwin, age 85, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in Bellingham. He was born November 19, 1921 to Rudolph and Olive Larson. Glenn, a University of Washington alumni, retired from The Bellingham Herald after 35 years working as a reporter and editor. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard as Yeoman First Class during WWII. He was a long-time member of Bellingham Covenant Church and a life member of the Bellingham Theatre Guild. Glenn supported the arts and regularly attended Whatcom Symphony Orchestra performances. Throughout his life Glenn performed as an actor/singer at the Theater Guild and at WWU. Glenn volunteered over 20 years through the RSVP program at the Bellingham Visitors Center. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie M. Nelson in 1987. He is survived by daughters Doris (husband Will) Medlicott of Stanwood, WA and Janice (husband Larry) Lintner of Portland, OR; son Donald (wife Carol) of Temple City, CA, and five grandchildren. A Celebration of Glenn's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, May 18 at 1 p.m. followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Gordon Louis, age 61 of Blaine, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Bellingham, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gordon lived in Birch Bay for the past 25 years. He leaves behind numerous caring friends and loving family; daughter Kerri-Michele (James) Mandick, parents Louis and Fern Larson; brothers Jim, Terry and Tobin Larson; sisters, Lynda, Tina and Pat. He will be sadly missed by all those lives he touched. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 13, 2007, 11 a.m. with a reception following at Jerns Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Arrangements under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Grant K., 80, a longtime resident of Whatcom County, died Wednesday (Dec. 7, 1983) at a local nursing home. He was born in 1903 in Mount Vernon. He was a former employee with the State of Washington, and had attended Central Lutheran Church. He is survived by two sons, Grant Kenneth Larson of California, Donald VanVoorst of Bellingham; one daughter Anna Mae Powell of Bellingham; two sisters Lillian Torgensen, Louise Spees, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Leonard Ericksen will officiate Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Hattie E., age 88, a long time resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County, passed away in Everett, Tuesday, Feb. 22, (1977). She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Surviving are 4 sons, Donald O. and Ted E. Larson both of Bellingham, Harold and Marvin Larson both of Tacoma; a daughter, Myrtle Bruland of Bellingham; 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Saturday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Duane Thompson officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Feb 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Helen Irene - Services for active churchwoman Helen Irene Larson will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. The Rev. Margaret Hommor and the Rev. Jorgen Kappel-Hansen will officiate. Mrs. Larson, 78, of 4915 Samish Way died Saturday (Dec. 16, 1989) in a Bellingham nursing home. She was born Helen Irene Johnston on April 6, 1911, in Duluth, Minn. She married Leonard W. Larson on Feb. 24, 1940 and the couple moved to Bellingham in 1958. A member of Our Saviour's Luther Church, Mrs. Larson was active in the Alter Circle and in American Lutheran Church Woman. She also was a charter member of Our Redeemer Church in Seattle. Survivors include her husband of the family home; a son Dwight Larson of Gig Harbor; a daughter Lois Wallin of Rochester; and numerous cousins.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Dec 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Herbert, age 97, of Ferndale passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2002. He was born on March 8, 1905 to Emil and Martha in Warren, Minnesota. Herbert left school in the 11th grade to help support the family and worked in saw mills in the county. He attended barber school in Seattle along with his wife of 73 years, Lena, who attended beauty school. Upon his completion of school, Herbert and his brother opened a barber shop in Ferndale, where he worked for over 50 years. During the second world war, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp at Bainbridge Island. Herbert had many friends and enjoyed fishing, golfing, and trips to California for the winter. He was preceded in death by his wife Lena in December 2001. Herbert is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery, with Reverend Al Currier officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Jean passed away January 31st, 2006. She was born February 25th in Lynden, Washington. Jean grew up in Lynden and graduated from Mt. Baker High School. Jean had a love for horses and worked on the family farm. She was broker and owner of Cloverleaf Realty in Ferndale with her husband Herb. She was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club and Whatcom County Realtors for many years. She had a love for Sun Mountain and the Hawaiian Islands and traveled there many times with her family. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Herb Larson, parents John and Effie Kroontje, brother Milton Kroontje, sister Dorothy Boerhave, granddaughter Lorri Larson and infant grandson. Jean is survived by her son Gary August Larson; granddaughters Leanne Steinbach (Jerry), Lana Sund (Lenny), Lesley Deubler (Deryck), seven great-grandchildren, sister Millie Washburn (Louie), sister Audrey Cyr, broth John "Buzz" Kroontje (Hilda) and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be at Enterprise Cemetery on Monday, February 6, 2006, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob Johnson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Jeffrey A., age 28, of Everett, passed away Monday, July 13, 1981 as a result of a car-train accident. He served as an honor guard in the Marines, graduated from Cascade High School where he was active in sport. He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Jeanette; brothers, Gregory and James and wife Sherri; nephews Michael and David; grandparents, Frank and Jennie Samuelson; fiancee Laura Richards; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in the Bellingham area. Military services will be held Friday, July 17, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, pacific and Wetmore Sts. in Everett. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park, 2 p.m. Friday.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jul 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Kenneth W., 67, passed, away at Overlake Hospital in Seattle on May 19, 2005. Graveside services will be held May 23 at Greenacres Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. with visitation at Greenacres Funeral Home one hour prior to services. Further arrangements are pending with Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Leroy F. - A memorial service for Leroy F. Larson of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Living Water Fellowship, with the Rev. Ronald Davis officiating. Mr. Larson died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 63. Born July 25, 1937, to Dan and Ruth (McEwen) Larson in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Larson graduated from Bellingham High School. Mr. Larson worked as a machinist for many years. On Jan. 14, 1974, he married Audrey in Stanwood. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, of the family home brothers Robert B. Larson of Bellingham and David Larson of Redmond and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Lloyd M., age 73, of 1604 I St., passed away Thurs., Feb. 22, 1979. He was a member of this community for his entire life. Was an active member in the Senior Citizens. He is survived by 2 sons, Lloyd Larson Jr. of Stockton, CA and Kenneth Larson of Tacoma. 2 daughters: Mrs. Marlene Fjeld of White Rock, B.C. and Mrs. Jo Anne Frenzel of Texas. 1 brother Grant Larson of city. 3 sisters: Mrs. Louise Spees, Mrs. Lillian Torgeson and Mrs. Frances Armstrong, all of B'ham. 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sat. Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Private interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Mon. Feb. 26.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Lorri Lee - Graveside services for Lorri Lee Larson, 25, a travel agent for Bellingham Travel, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Enterprise Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 5904 Vista Drive, Ferndale, with her uncle, Pastor Larry Foster, and Pastors Ronald Slater and Robert E. Johnson officiating at both services. Ms. Larson, 3013 Brown Road, Ferndale, died Saturday (April 1, 1989) in a house fire at her home. She was born May 1, 1963, in Bellingham and lived in Ferndale virtually all of her life. She was graduated from Ferndale High School in 1981, and the S.S.T. Institute of Travel in Lynnwood in 1986. She loved to work with flowers and like to travel. Survivors include her mother, Nadine A. Larson of Ferndale; her father, Gary A. Larson of Ferndale; three sisters, Lesley Larson of Ferndale, Leanne Steinbach of Arlington and Lana Larson of Bellevue; her grandmothers, Gladys Lee of Ferndale and Jean Larson of Ferndale; two nieces; a special friend, Rick Pederson of Chelan; and numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Apr 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Mae J. of Lynden, WA, passed away on Friday September 19, 1997, in Lynden. She was 90. Mrs. Larson was born October 18, 1906 to Rome and Jessie (Carpenter) Hartman, and had been a county resident since 1908. She enjoyed square dancing, bridge and ceramics. She was also an accomplished cake decorator. She was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter #58, O.E.S. Her husband Oliver T. Larson preceded her in death in 1974. Survivors include: daughter Elmerine and husband Jack Strickland of Bellingham; brother Ray Hartman and wife Mabel of Sumner; 2 grandchildren, Terri Sirmans of Bellingham, Patti Marshall and husband Graham of Brisbane, Australia; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 nephew. At her request, no service will be held. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
LARSON, Margaret -A memorial service for Margaret Ellen Norr Larson will be held May 30, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2000 Country Club Road in Lake Oswego, OR. Margaret Larson was born on May 30, 1914 in Cambridge, Minnesota. Several years later, her father, Carl Robert, moved the family, cattle and equipment by rail to Pierz, Minnesota where they established an award winning dairy farm. Margaret, her three sisters and six brothers grew up in a place where children often literally walked miles in the snow to get to school. Margaret helped in the fields and with the milking, and was proud of her ability to master this work before the arrival of powered farming equipment. In 1930, Margaret moved to Evanston, Ill. where she met and married Thure Larson. In 1959, Margaret and Thure moved to Bellingham Washington, where they became active members of Northwestern Baptist Church. Margaret served in many capacities, including wedding coordinator, banquet coordinator and jr. high youth leader, and she worked at JCPenney's in downtown Bellingham. She moved to Lake Oswego, OR in 1983, where she attended Mountain Park Church and Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She served as the chairperson of the annual bazaar held at the Lake Oswego Adult Center. Margaret went to heaven May 20, 2003 at age 88. Margaret spent her entire life volunteering and helping others. Her baked goods were delicious and impeccable and she had a gift for making those around her feel special. Some of her talents included cake decorating, toll painting, oil painting, rosmal painting, pen and ink, knitting and sewing. Survivors include brothers and sisters: Dorothy, Agnes, Theodore, Harvey, Richard, Alvie, and Donald; daughters, Janice DeHart and Virginia McDonald grandchildren, Terry DeHart, Thomas DeHart, Tamera Turner, Aimee Apt, and Julie Shaw and six great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Marie M., 63, 2105 St. Clair St., died Friday (Jan. 16, 1987) after a long bout with cancer. She was born July 28, 1923, on her family's farm and apple orchard near Wenatchee, where she spent her childhood. She was the daughter of Frank and Dora Nelson. She learned to play the piano as a child by watching her mother, and used to say she had learned to do housework the same way. After graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1941, she went to Seattle and worked in the accounting department of what is now Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Co. She married Glen Larson of Seattle in march 1947 after meeting him in a small Methodist Church in downtown Seattle. They came to Bellingham in 1950, when Glenn Larson began working in the newsroom at The Bellingham Herald. She was active in the Bellingham Covenant Church, where she was organist for a number of years and served on the church's Worship Ministry. She also devoted time to the YWCA, where she helped organize activity groups in the 1950s. More recently, she was a volunteer worker at the Y's Buys Shop. She was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter 58, Order of the Eastern Star, and Birchwood Garden Club, and was a life member of the Bellingham Theatre Guild. Besides playing piano, she drew enjoyment from mathematics, and worked problems for relaxation. Survivors include her husband of the family home; two daughters, Janice Lintner of Portland, Ore., and Doris Medlicott of Bellevue; a son, Donald Larson of Pasadena, Calif.; a sister, Nadine Orcutt of Boise, Idaho; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers died earlier. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bellingham Covenant Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Larson officiating. The service will be preceded by family burial service at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Marvin Lars, 84, of Bellingham, died Friday (Dec. 16, 1994) in Bellingham. He was born April 21, 1910 in Revheim, Norway to Lars Martinius and Amelia Swenson Larson. He came to the U.S. in 1912 and lived in North Dakota until he was 10 years old. In 1920 he and his mother, brother and 2 sisters came to Washington. They lived on Aldergrove Road and Marvin attended Aldergrove School. He retired from Georgia-Pacific in Bellingham after working 34 years as a mechanic. he is survived by his wife, Muriel L. Larson, whom he married November 2, 1935 in Bellingham. Other family members include two daughters, Maralee A. and husband Douglas G. Smith of Bellingham and Jean A. and husband Richard Wingron of St. Louis MO; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Follett of Seattle and Mrs. Myrtle Lloyd of Everett; six granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, one great-grandson and many other relatives. At his request, no service will be held. Inurnment will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Milton, was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, March 5, 1903. He passed away April 24, 2005 in Bellingham at the age of 102, after a short illness. Milton moved with his family to Lynden to a 20-acre farm on 'H' Street Road where his father purchased the one time Delta post office for their home. He graduated from Delta Grade School with an eighth-grade education and helped his mother Selma run the family farm after his father Ole's health failed.
Milton was a carpenter and also made trips to Wenatchee for several seasons to pick apples before he went to work for the now defunct Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Lynden. He met his future wife, Gladys Halverson, at Birch Bay. They married in 1932 and moved to a house that he built on 5 corner acres of his family's farm. Milton and Gladys raised one daughter and three sons until Gladys passed away in 1974. In the mid-1970's, he married a long time friend to the family and neighbor Johanna Bosman and cared for her through her illness until her death. Milton saw many changes through his 35 year career with the telephone company. He started as an installer/repairman back when homes shared party lines with neighbors. He helped introduce the first mobile telephone to Whatcom County. Milton ended up becoming general manager of this independent telephone company and later witnessed it sold by stockholders to Chicago-based Telephones, Inc. He oversaw local communication services and support for President Johnson's historic visit and treaty signing with the Prime Minister of Canada at Peace Arch Park in Blaine in the mid-1960's. Milton eventually invited Continental Telephone Co. to come out to Washington and take a look at their company. They shortly after purchased the company. It's name was shortened to Contel and is now owned today by Verizon. After Milton's retirement he built a small cabinet making business for homes and offices throughout Whatcom County. He later focused his passion for wood craftmanship by making Grandfather clocks. He sold them out of his home and to retail shops as far away as La Conner. As his activities slowed he switched to simple clock repair until his hands could no longer handle the delicate work. Milton was a charter member of the Lynden Kiwanis Club and long time Secretary/Treasurer for the Valley View Water Association which he helped establish. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Lynden and lived his entire life in the home that he had built. During his last days he was cared for in his home by a caring nursing staff and immediate family. Milton is survived by his daughter Carol Kendrick and her husband Bill of Alderbrook, WA and sons Ken Larson and his wife Sandra of Redmond, WA, Don Larson and his wife Peggy of Houston, TX and Larry Larson of Mount Vernon, WA. He is also survived by five grandchildren Julie, Jeff, Jay, Jill and Holly and eight great-grandchildren. One grandchild Kent Larson unexpectedly passed away many years before him.
Graveside services will be held Friday, April 29th at Greenacres Memorial Cemetery at 10 a.m. with memorial services following at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lynden. Visitation is at Greenacres/Moles 9-10:00 a.m.LARSON, Myrtle L., age 84, of 1206 Samish Way, passed away Friday, July 28th, (1978). Mrs. Larson had resided in Bellingham for 20 years, and was a retired Civil Service employee. She leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Vivienne Youngblood, of the city; two grandchildren, Alfred Youngblood Jr., of city; MaryAnn Youngblood of Lynnwood; a granddaughter-in-law, Margaret Youngblood, of the city; two brothers, Woodworth and John Loughrey, both of Indian Ola (should be Indianola), Wash.; three sisters Mrs. Ada Hursley of Poulsbo; Mrs. Mary Howard of San Diego; Mrs. Rose Retarich of Quilcene, Wash.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Reverend Grant Whipple officiating. Interment at Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Nancy Joan Seholm, age 63, of Burlington, WA, passed away June 20, 2006, in Mount Vernon, WA. Nancy was born July 24, 1942, to Eddie and Maxine Heidman, in Bellingham, and lived in Whatcom County until 1989 when she moved to Burlington. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading, and was a big Mariners fan. She worked as a cook for the Burlington-Edison School District for many years, and was a beautician. Nancy is survived by her husband, Jim Larson, and his children; her children, Rose Marie Seholm and husband, Tarry Lingbloom of Bellingham, Brian and Christine Seholm, Dean and Sherry Seholm of Ferndale, Brad and Regina Seholm of Tacoma, and Mark Seholm and his girlfriend, Sarah Galbreath of Sedro-Woolley; and 11 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2006, at Moles Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jun 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Nettie, age 85 of Bellingham, passed away Jan. 20, (1975). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 72 years, Mrs. Larson was a member of Central Lutheran Church and Bellingham Pioneers. Survivors include 5 sons, Alvie of Friday Harbor, Sid of Ocean Shores, Elmer of Yakima, Lester of Portland and Edward of Saudia (sic), Arabia; 1 sister, Mrs. Annie Larson of Seattle; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Jan 23 at 1 pm in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. (From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 1975)
LARSON, Otto S., age 75, of Lawrence, passed away at his home, Tuesday, May 3, (1949) following a short illness. Mr. Larson had been a resident of Lawrence foro the past 60 years. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Carl Hanson, of Sumas; three sons, Carl, of Sumas, Christian, of Nooksack, and Alfred, of Lawrence; one brother, N. Tangvald, of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three step-sons; one step-daughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 6, at 2 p.m. within the Lawrence Emanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Halvorson officiating. Interment in the Lawrence Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.
LARSON, Robert P. - Retired truck driver Robert P. Larson, 74, of 2528 Grandview Road, Ferndale, died Thursday (March 31, 1988) in his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1913 in Ferndale, where he lived all his life. He was a driver for Milky Way Inc. of Lynden for seven years, and was a member of Teamsters Local 231, Bellingham. Survivors include a sister, Beatrice DeCaprio of Seattle, and two cousins, Clifford and Ray Larson of Ferndale. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Chaplain Rex Watt officiating. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Apr 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Ruth E. - Funeral services for Ruth E. Larson, 65, 2720 Elm St., will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Jones Funeral Home. She died Sunday (May 13, 1973). Mrs. Larson was a 48-year resident of the community and a member of the Bethel Fellowship Church. Survivors include the husband Ben; three sons, LeRoy of Everett, David and Robert of Bellingham; her father, Arthur McEwen; three brothers, Earl, Vernon and Roy and three sisters, Doris Garries, Evelyn Ginger and Marion Barrett, all of Bellingham; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 May 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Thure I., age 69 of 2501 Williams St., passed away June 2, 1980. He was a member of the community for the past 20 years, he was an active member of the Northwest Baptist Church and was a member of NALC and a member of the NAARFE. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and retired in 1975. He is survived by his wife Margaret; 2 daughters, Janice DeHart of Portland and Virginia Apt of Lake Oswego, Oregon; 5 grandchildren, Terry DeHart of the U.S. Marines, Aimee and Julie Apt of Lake Oswego, Oregon and Tom and Tammy DeHart of Portland; 1 brother, Harry and wife Dorothy Larson of Northlake, Illinois; 1 sister, Elsie and husband Hilding Carlson of Evanton (sic), Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be Wed. at 10:30 a.m. at the Northwest Baptist Church, with Dr. James Mason officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Vera Faye passed with her family by her side at her home in Bellingham on January 26, 2008, after a short battle with cancer. Born to Ralph and Ruby Bellingar in Bellingham on March 15, 1926, Vera grew up with her brother and sister on the family farm in the Laurel area. Vera graduated from Meridian High School in 1942, at the age of sixteen. She went on to graduate from Success Business School, after which she went to work as an accountant for Eiford Company and later for Construction Supply Company, retiring from there in 1989. On Christmas day in 1944, Vera married the love of her life, Walter Larson, whom she met at a barn dance on her family's farm when she was nine. They built their home on Lake Whatcom where they raised their daughter Darleen. Vera was very active in the Bellingham Emblem Club at the Elks Lodge and the Senior Center Tap Dance Group. She enjoyed performing at the elder care facilities in Whatcom County. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter J. Larson in 1995 and by her parents, Ralph and Ruby Bellingar. Vera is survived by her daughter Darleen and husband Junior Stacey; grandchildren: Christopher and wife Amy of Milton; Darrell and wife Tami; great-grandchildren: Megan and Nikolas of Everson; brothers-in-law: Doug and wife Jeanette Larson of Everett, Robert and wife Jean Larson of Ferndale; sister-in-law Donna Larson of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Gaga, we will love and miss you forever. You will always in in our hearts and be an influence in our lives forever. Please join Vera's family and friends in a celebration of her life here on earth on Saturday, February 2nd, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #194 in Bellingham. As you know, she is now enjoying the first dance of eternity with Walt as her dance partner for now and forever.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Vern O. passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006. He was 92. He was born in Astoria, Oregon, August 10, 1913, to Edna and Otto Larson of Oswego, Oregon. Vern commercial fished in his early years during the summers with his Dad on the Columbia River out of Altoona, Washington. He also spend one summer working on the Horse Seining grounds on the Columbia River and one summer with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Mr. Hood, Oregon. Vern was employed by Columbia River Packers, i.e. BumbleBee Seafoods, for 42 years, working at various salmon canneries in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington. He was promoted to plant superintendent for BumbleBee Seafoods Cannery in Bellingham, Washington in 1959, retiring in 1975. Vern was a life member in the Masonic Lodges in Astoria and Bellingham, member of the Scandinavian Benevolent Society, Columbia River Maritime Museum, and the Clatsop County Historical Society. Surviving Vern are Gloria, his wife of 48 years; sons Jon O. Larson of Bellingham, Wes Fahlstrom of Edmonds, WA; and Darryl and Terry Fahlstrom of Bellingham, WA; grandchildren Kjel and Kjirsten Larson of Blaine, WA; Kelly Fahlstrom Street of Kansas City, MO; and Brian Fahlstrom of Vista, CA; and nephew Mark Larson of Kent, WA. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2006, at Moles Family Funeral Home - Greenacres Chapel, 5700 Northwest Dr, Ferndale, WA. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Victor (Vic), age 57 of 2405 Park, passed away Thurs., Dec. 29, (1977). Mr. Larson had resided in Bellingham for many years and was employed by Intalco and formerly employed for 28 years by the Automotive Parts Service. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM, the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194 and a veteran of WWII. He leaves to survive his wife Margaret of the family home; 2 sons, James S. and Kenneth S. and his mother, Mrs. Johanna C. Larson and 3 grandchildren, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Jan. 3 at 1:30 p.m. within Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Keith Swenson officiating. Interment Greenacres. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Dec 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Viola Lillie, age 79, 790 Cedar St, Ferndale, passed away Thurs., June 1, 1978. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale, a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Ferndale, Retail Clerks Local 240. Mrs. Larson is survived by 2 sons, Clifford and Ray, both of Ferndale. A brother, Maurice Blondheim of B'ham. A sister, Nettie McMahon of Vernon, B.C.; 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Vigil prayer services will be held Sunday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Peter Duggan, Monday, June 5 at 10 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial at Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jun 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Violet died at the Lynden Christian Health Care Center on Wednesday, August 10, (2005). She was 91. The daughter of Frank and Gertrude (Finch) Hills, Violet was born in Boxted, County Essex, England on November 14, 1913. She moved with her family to British Columbia, Canada where she graduated from High School and the Royal Columbian Hospital Nursing School. She married Donald Larson in Lynden on May 15, 1940. A Registered Nurse, Violet worked at St. Joseph's Hospital for many years, as well for several doctors' offices. Violet was a member of the St. Joseph's Hospital Central Auxiliary. She loved to knit and made dozens of baby outfits and other craft projects for the Auxiliary and for family members. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to visit her daughters when the lived in Florida, Hawaii, California, and Alaska. She also enjoyed visits with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband Donald in 2000, two brothers and four sisters and is survived by her two daughters Ruth (Richard) Hunt of Bellingham and Judy (Michael) Murphy of Ferndale; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Lynden Christian Health Care Center for the tender loving care extended to our mother. A Celebration of Violet's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, August 19 at 10:30 a.m. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON, Walter, born August 15, 1921 in Ferndale, WA to the parents of Fred and Tillie Larson, died suddenly Saturday, July 8, 1995, at the age of 73 at St. Joseph Hospital. Walter was a cement mason by trade, loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting, gardening, dancing, and art work of many kinds. He worked with metal and wood and did paper mache, donating the elk that stands in the new ferry terminal at Fairhaven. Walter was a perfectionist. Mr. Larson was a WWII Navy vet who served in the Pacific receiving two Philippine liberation medals as well as seven Asiatic Pacific campaign medals. Walter married Vera Bellingar on Dec. 25, 1944 in Bellingham. Surviving is his wife Vera for the family home 3243 North Shore Dr., Bellingham, a daughter Darleen and husband Junior Stacey of Bellingham; four brothers, Fred Larson of Ferndale, Leo Larson of Bellingham, Douglas Larson of Everson, Robert Larson of Bellingham; a sister Gloria Stabler of Lacey, Washington; and two grandchildren Darrell and Christopher Stacey of Bellingham. Walter was a life long area resident who graduated from Blaine High School, was a member of the American Legion, Eagles, Elks, V.F.W., and was a past member of the Cement Mason's Union. Visitation at Greenacres will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. followed by funeral services Wed. July 12, 1995 at Greenacres Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. with interment following. Dehardt A. Erickson will officiate and the American Legion will provide full military honors. Refreshments following the service at the Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way, Bellingham. Arrangements and services provided by Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jul 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.LARSON-SCOTT, Mary - Family members mourned the loss of a Bellingham couple killed when a tree fell on their SUV, calling husband and wife "a bright light" who were devoted to each other and loved the outdoors. Mary Scott-Larson, 45, and Oliver "Bud" Larson, 69, died Sunday (May 22, 2005) on their way to meet friends and discuss an upcoming fishing trip. As they drove south down Lake Whatcom Boulevard, a tree suddenly snapped and fell on their 1998 Ford Explorer XLT, crushing the vehicle, the Washington State Patrol said. The couple's new puppy Mokie, a yellow Labrador retriever, also died. The Whatcom County Department of Public Works is responsible for cutting down "hazardous trees" along the roadway, but the department would not discuss the condition of the tree that fell or what normal procedures are for monitoring trees along the road. "Everything is still under investigation," said Clayton Silves, assistant superintendent of public works. Howard Scott, Mary's older brother, said he was shocked when he heard the news on Sunday. "I can tell you that Bud and Mary are going to be missed," he said. "They were beautiful folks. They treated each other so well. "The couple met while working in maintenance at Western Washington University. The marriage, on March 9, 1992, was Bud's second and Mary's first. Julie Larson, 44, and Jon Larson, 46, Bud's children from his first marriage, described their father as a very patient and fair man. "He was a combination of the Dalai Lama and Bob Newhart," Julie said. "Everywhere he went, children and animals followed. Every pet we ever had was completely devoted and clung to our father." Bud, retired from WWU, was a former volunteer firefighter for Marietta and a former Marine who fought in the Korean War. "He woke me up every morning by opening the door and saying "Let's roll it! Let's roll it!" - that was his Marine way of waking us up," Julie said. Jon said his father taught him to appreciate the outdoors. "I have a lot of happy memories of us going out and fishing on the Nooksack or out on Bellingham Bay," Jon said. Mary Scott-Larson, one of 11 children, grew up on a farm in Marietta and graduated from Bellingham High School. Scott said she loved sports, especially softball. "She was my baby sister..a little blue-eyed pixie," Howard Scott said. Memorial services have not yet been announced.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
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