WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     MARTIN

MARTIN, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Martin Jr., of 4702 Lakeway Dr., passed away at birth in a local hospital Friday, Oct. 22, (1954). Surviving other than the parents, are one brother, Harold Robert Martin, at home; one sister, Becky Ann Martin, also at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. King of Bremerton, and Mr. and Mrs. George D. Martin Sr., of Bellingham. Private serviced will be conducted from the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth Monday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. Cremation.

MARTIN, Addie M. - Services for Addie M. Martin, 83, a Bellingham resident since 1911 will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Private burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Martin, 1105 Roland St. died Sunday (Jan. 17, 1988) in Bellingham. She was born March 27, 1904 in New Castle, New Brunswick. Her husband, Jesse I. Martin, Sr., died in May 1982. Survivors include a son, Jessie I. Martin, Jr. of Bellingham; a daughter, Jeannette Radke of Bellingham; a stepson, Russell Martin of Chula Vista, Calif., a step-daughter, Phyllis Martin of Lakebay, Wash.; two sisters, Neff McGirk of Tacoma, and Pat Moen of Poulsbo; four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jan 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Agnes E. (Olsen), age 59, beloved wife of Jesse I. Martin, passed away Thurs., May 10, 1984. Residing at 1105 Roland St. She was a life long resident of Bellingham. She is survived by her husband Jess; 2 daughters, Pamela and husband Dr. Charles Shean of Vista, CA, and Linda and husband Richard DuLores of Lynden; four grandchildren, Tim, Trevor and Aleceia Rathjen and Kimberley Shean of Vista, CA; sisters, Ruby Parker of Laurel, Olga Holland of Binghampton, NY; mother-in-law Addie Martin, city; sister-in-law Jeanette Radke also of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rev. Richard D. Talley, of the First Christian Church on Bakerview, will officiate at the services to be held at Jones Funeral Home, Tues., May 15 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 May 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Agnes R., 78, lifelong Skagit County resident died Fri. Oct. 15, (1976). She was born in Mt. Vernon, Jan. 8, 1898, was a member of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, she Shaker Church at Concrete and also served as a traveling missionary. Her husband William preceded her death in 1974. Survived by a stepdaughter, Marjorie Emmons, Mt. Vernon and several grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 19 at the Shaker Church at Concrete. Interment will be the Jones Cemetery at Sauk. Arrangements by Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley.

MARTIN, Alan K. "Tim" 62, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, (1988) in Ocean Side, Calif. Mr. Martin was born July 11, 1926 in Saskatchewan and moved to the Bellingham area in 1949. He was an employee of Burlington Northern Railroad for 37 years, retiring in 1983. In 1986 Mr. Martin and his wife moved to Ocean Side, California. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Ocean Side, Calif.; two sons, Pat and Lee Martin of Seattle; a daughter, Lynn and husband E. J. Weirauch of Everson; four grandchildren, Kristine, Brian, Jesse, Tyler and one step-grandson, Jasen, all of Bellingham; a brother, Don Martin; sister-in-law, Eileen Martin of Chilliwack, B.C. Mr. Martin was an active square dancer, shuffle board and pool player and a fine hockey player in his youth. Services were at the Laurel Community Baptist Church Saturday, Jan. 30.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Feb. 8, 1988)

MARTIN, Albert E., 86, 6179 Medcalf Road, died Thursday (Dec. 12, 1985). Born on Aug. 9, 1899, in Bellingham, he was a lifetime county resident. He was a retired dairy farmer and for 16 years was the caretaker at Ten Mile Cemetery. Mr. Martin was married to Della Boosenbrock on Sept. 2, 1922 in Ferndale. Survivors include his wife; sons Gerald of Bellingham and Thomas of Lynden; one daughter Donna Love, Seattle; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Visitation is from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Gillies Funeral home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ten Mile Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Albert V., age 55 of 2014 Samish Way, passed away Wed., March 30, (1977). Mr. Martin was employed as an engineering technician WWSC, a resident of this community for the past 12 years and was a member of the VFW Post No. 1585, William Matthews. Surviving wife Ruth, 3 sons, Ronald, Kim and Glenn all of Bellingham, his mother, Mrs. Nina Martin, City. Funeral services Monday April 4, 10:30 a.m., Jones Funeral Home, with Chaplin Otto Zylstra officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Alice Bakke, age 96, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2006. She was born on September 29, 1910 in Saxon, WA to Andrew and Bertha Bakke. Alice cared for her family on the family farm in Saxon before moving to Bellingham in the 1950's. She graduated from Mt. Baker High School and attended Lutheran Brethren Bible School in Fergus Falls, MN. Alice married Harold R. Martin on August 20, 1955 in Bellingham. She worked in Bellingham for many years, as an administrative assistant in a medical office. Later, after retiring, she and her husband moved to the Crista community in Shoreline. Alice enjoyed knitting and extensive traveling and she worked with the Gideons, attending many of their annual conventions. She was an active member of Bethell Lutheran Brethren Church of Bellingham. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Harold in 1996; sisters Anna Handeland and Ingeborg Haug; and her brothers Anton, Aadne and Tollef Bakke. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, 5700 Northwest Rd in north Bellingham. Moles Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Alice Louise, age 78 of 2210 Jefferson Street passed away Saturday January 15, 1983. Mrs. Martin had been a resident of Whatcom County her entire life. She leaves to survive her husband Lester of the family home; one son Melvin and wife Clara Martin of Bellingham; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother Stanley Rauch and wife Stella Rauch of Bellingham; one sister Gertrude Ellingsen of Anacortes, WA.; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Martin was the daughter of Adam and Alice Rauch, having preceded her here in Whatcom County. Mrs. Martin was also preceded in death by her son Donald in 1965. Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 18,1983 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Interment at Bayview Cemetery of Bellingham.
Submitted by John Rauch

MARTIN, Amy Marie, 86, of Sudden Valley died Jan. 9, 1992, in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 16, 1905, in Wakefield, Mich., to John and Johanna Lusa. She moved to Whatcom County from California in 1990. Her husband, Raymond Martin, died before her. Survivors include her sons, Raymond H. Martin of Bellingham and Donald Ross Martin of Alta Loma, Calif.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. No local services will be held. Arrangements and cremation by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Andrew (Andy), age 64, of 1107 Forest Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, October 24, (1947). Mr. Martin had resided in this community for the past 47 years and was in the men's clothing business in Bellingham since 1910. Deceased was a member of the Bellingham lodge 194, B.P.O. Elks and the Ebenezer Lutheran church. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mary E. at home; four sons, Alvin B., of Seattle, Harold R., of Oakland, Calif., Cecil F. and Vernon W., of Bellingham; five daughters, Mrs. Pearl Shippy, Mrs. Marianne Stromme and Miss Jeanne Martin, all of Bellingham, Mrs. Clara Weber, of White Salmon, and Mrs. Doris Geer, of Blaine; thirteen grandchildren; six brothers, Henry E., of Arcata, Calif., Julius, of Tacoma, Jack, of Aberdeen, and Marion and Alfred, of Seattle, and Leonard, of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Alice Johnson, of Brunswick, New Jersey; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. A. L. Hokonson, Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

MARTIN, Anna C., 91, formerly of 2101 C St., died Monday (Aug 12, 1985)in a local nursing home. A lifelong area resident, she was born Aug. 9, 1894, in Everson. Her husband, William, operated Martin Plumbing in Bellingham for many years. He died in 1954, and Mrs. Martin continued to live in the home on C Street until about a year ago, when she moved to Washington Square. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker, and was active in church work. She was a member of Immanuel Bible Church. Survivors include a son Jack Cameron Martin of Bellingham; four grandchildren, including Cathy Ott of Bellingham and Janice Glazner of Lynden; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mae McGregor of Bellingham and Audrey Windon of Maple Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Bible Church, with the Rev. Hank Nickel and the Rev. Paul Glazner officiating. Private family graveside services will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald 13 Aug 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Arthur C., age 95, passed away in a local rest home Tuesday, January 10, (1967) after an extended illness. Services will be held Friday, January 13 at 11 a.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home, Rev. Gerald Allen officiating. Cremation will follow.

MARTIN, August Francis, Sr., passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2003. He was 52, born August 15, 1951 in Bellingham to Wesley Charles Martin and Elizabeth A. (Garipee) Martin. August was a lifetime commercial fisherman and also worked as a mechanic. He was an avid duck hunter and enjoyed casinos, pool, baseball and gathering seafoods. August was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Faith and Charity; brothers Gregory, Neil, Brian, and Wesley. August is survived by his wife Marge Phair; daughter Bambi Solomon; sons Ralph Long, August Martin, Jr.; stepson William Phair III; granddaughters Savannah Solomon and Dainna Solomon; sisters Cassandra Misanes, Martine Martin, Josephine Martin, Emmeline Martin, and Hope Martin; aunt Sharon Wolfe; uncles, Tony Toby, Roy Henry Martin and numerous adopted sons, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A vigil service will be held Monday, December 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Wex Liem with Vernon Lane, Sr., officiating. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Wex Liem with Reverend Tim Sauer officiating. Burial will be at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Avery Newton age 71 a Clearlake resident passed away Thurs, March 19, 1987. Survived by: wife, Norma; a son & 2 daughters. Graveside services will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Orcas Island at 11 a.m. on Sat. March 21st. Anacortes ferry departure at 8:50 a.m., check-in time by 8:20 a.m. Memorial services will be held March 21st at 5 p.m. in the Clearlake Covenant Church. Lemley Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Alwena, age 66, of 615 York, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, April 5, (1951) following a brief illness. Mrs. Martin had been a resident of Bellingham for about 44 years. She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Neighbors of Woodcraft and Royal Neighbors. Surviving relatives include her husband, Otto L.; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Brandt; a sister, Mrs. Emma Keller and four granddaughters, Barbara, Donna, Sharon and Karen Brandt, and grandson, Henry Brandt, all of Bellingham. Services will be conducted Saturday, April 7, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. E. M. Butenshon officiating. Cremation.

MARTIN, Chief August, age 87 of Beach Star Route, passed away Saturday, May 30, (1950) at his home. Chief Martin had been a resident of Lummi Reservation his entire life time. He was a member of the Tribal Council, and served as tribal judge for many years. He is survived by one nephew, Francis Garrippi of Beach Star Route; one niece Mrs. Emma Garrison of Shelton. Rosary will be recited at the Moles' Monroe Chapel, Tuesday, June 3, at 6 p.m. Solemn High Mass will be offered in Joachim's Catholic Church, Wednesday, June 3 (sic) at 9 a.m. with Father Joseph Dakin, celebrant, Father Bernard Cremer as deacon and Father Gregory Schneider as sub deacon. Final resting place, Lummi Cemetery.

MARTIN, Augusta A., age 84, of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Sun., May 21, (1989) in a local nursing home. She leaves to survive a son, Donald & wife Roberta Martin of Anacortes; a daughter, Bev Mastors & husband Ted of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Mike Bergeron, Pat Simonsen & Michelle Martin; 2 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey & Stephanie Simonsen. Preceded in death by husband Jeff Martin in 1983 and a grandson Jeffrey Martin of Anacortes, in 1983. Services are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Barry M., age 29, 104 Emerson Rd., Everson, died suddenly on Fri. March 20, (1987) in a traffic accident on the Mt. Baker Hiway. Born Aug. 18, 1957, Mr. Martin was a lifetime Whatcom County resident and for the past 2 years had been employed as a driver for Cowden Gravel & Ready Mix. He was a graduate of Nooksack Valley High School in 1976 and was married to Leann DeBruin in Sumas on May 27, 1983. He is survived by his wife Leann & his daughter Casey; father Curtis & wife Betty of Sumas; his mother, Mrs. Delores & husband Leonard Kerr of Blaine; his mother-in-law Mrs. Arlene DeBruin of Everson; a brother, Brent & sister Brenda Martin both of Blaine; grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Martin of Sumas and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted on Tues. March 24 at 1 p.m. in the Nooksack Valley Reformed Church with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

MARTIN, Beatrice, age 97 of Yakima, passed away in that city Mon. March 7, (1983). Mrs. Martin had been a former resident of Bellingham having resided here for 40 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Burr Elliott of Yakima and Perry Elliott of Eugene; 2 daughters, Bonnie Cook of Yakima & Eloise Ulbick of City; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren & 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Mon. March 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. July 11, 1885 SD]

MARTIN, Benjamin J. - Services will be Wednesday for Bellingham native Benjamin J. Martin. Mr. Martin, 58, died Saturday (Aug. 6, 1988) in Bellevue, where he lived the past 22 years. He was born in Bellingham on May 16, 1930 and grew up in the city. Martin was manager of "major outside procurement" at the Boeing Company's Everett facility and was past president of Boeing Management Association. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, during the Korean War. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Megan Watson of Bellevue; a brother, William Martin of Seattle; four sisters, Kay Quimby and Beatrice Slavens, both of Bellingham, Mary Louise Westman of Seattle and Beverly Martin of Lopez Island; and a granddaughter, Natasha Watson of Seattle. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Westford Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Westman officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald 8 Aug 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Berniece, aged 27 years, beloved wife of Kenneth Martin, Concord, Calif., passed away at a local Bellingham hospital, Thursday, July 5, (1945) following a lingering illness. Surviving relatives include, beside the husband, one son, Charles Lee; her father, James Harvey of Spokane; one sister, Mrs. Marjorie Martin, Spokane; one brother, Pvt. James Harvey, U.S. army, Vancouver, Wash.; a grandmother, Mrs. Tisha Know, Bellingham; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Beverly A., age 74 went to be with her Lord, Saturday, January 19,2002. Beverly was born April 14, 1927 in Bellingham, WA to William H. and Ella M. (Little) Martin. She was a graduate of Bellingham High School, Class of 1945. Beverly retired from Georgia Pacific in 1980. She served as recording secretary and Blood Bank chairperson with AWPPW Local #309. She was a resident of Lopez Island for over 12 years and served as an officer of the local water district North Lopez Services. In 1993, she returned to Bellingham and resided at the Willows until she moved to St. Francis Extended Health Care in June of 2000. Beverly was a member of King Mountain Church, formerly Calvary Temple of Bellingham. She is survived by her sisters Kay Quimby of Bellingham, Mary Lou of Edmonds and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Family graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2002. Arrangements by: Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Brad Lee, 3-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip J. Martin, of 2615 Birchwood Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Friday, Feb. 2, (1951). Surviving relatives, other than his parents, are one brother, Brian Henry Martin, at home; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray O'Brine, of Ferndale, and Mrs. Lucy L. Martin, of Custer. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott, at Greenacres Memorial Park Monday, Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

MARTIN, Brian J., age 17, of 1425 159th Ave. S.E., Bellevue, passed away Thursday, Feb. 17, (1977). Brian is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Martin; 1 sister, Megan Martin, all of the family home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Loa M. Benson of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m., Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Friends wishing to attend may meet at the funeral home 1/2 hour earlier.

MARTIN, Carrie E. - Funeral service for Carrie E. Martin, age 69, of 2651 Lummi View Drive, will be Thursday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. E. E. Olsenius, St. Johns Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Martin passed away Tuesday May 17, 1983. She is survived by her husband Jule; 2 sons, Robert L. Sr. & wife Ann Erickson, Ronald & wife Donna Erickson, all of City; 6 grandchildren, Robert L. Jr., Joseph, Thomas, Mathew Erickson, all of City, Kristi Denton of City and R. Michael Erickson of Moses Lake; 2 great-grandchildren, Lisa & Lora Lei Denton of City; brother, Birger Johansen of City; 2 sisters, Turdis Jones of Auburn and May Walters of Hawaii. A Whatcom County resident for the past 63 years, she was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway and and been resident Manager of Lincoln Square for 5 years. Jones Funeral Home. [b. June 24, 1913 Norway]

MARTIN, Charity, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Martin passed away Thursday, February 16, (1967). She is also survived by 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, February 18 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Father John O'Sullivan officiating. Interment in Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Feb 1967) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Charles A., of 209 S. Washington St., Everson, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1994, of natural causes. He was 73. No local services will be held. Mr. Martin was born Sept. 17, 1920, to A. J. and Lucilla Steele Martin in Antlers, Okla. He married Patricia M. Hetherington in 1945 in Australia. Retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel, he lived in Whatcom County for 20 years. His wife preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 1994. Survivors include son Patrick Martin of Everson; daughters Catherine Franklin of Portland, Ore., Sabra Martin of Tulsa, Okla., and Elizabeth Martin of California; sister Rene Zehm of Ephrata; and two grandchildren. Local arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Charles F., age 83, of 3003 Elm St., passed away at home Thursday, April 19, (1962). A retired coal miner, formerly employed at the Bellingham Coal Mine, Mr. Martin was a 33-year resident of Bellingham. Survivors are his widow, Frances F., at home; two sons, Clyde of Puyallup and Ralph of Fairbanks, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. Beryl Summers of Bellingham; one grandson, John Martin of Fairbanks, Alaska; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bess Goding of Aledo, Ill., and Edna in California; one brother, Henry Martin in Aldeo, Ill.; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Walter R. Naff Monday, April 23 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, Charles I., age 75, passed away Thursday, June 16, (1966) in a local rest home. A retired laborer, he had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years. He leaves to survive 3 daughters, Irene Boring, Clara Gates, Jean McAllister; 1 sister, Blanche McCullough, all of Bellingham; 1 brother, Cecil Martin of Tacoma; 9 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Rev. Erickson will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 20 in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.

MARTIN, Charles J., age 87, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, (1949) at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the Richmond Hotel for the past three years, and in Bellingham for 26 years. Survivors include two sons, Ira of Bellingham, and Cecil of Tacoma; two daughters, Mrs. Oris McCullough, of Custer, and Mrs. Bert Black of Acree, Georgia; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. in the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns chapel. Interment Mountain View.

MARTIN, Charles L., 72, a former longtime Whatcom County resident, died Dec. 20, (1980) at Eisenhower Medical Center, Palm Desert, Calif. Born in Illinois, he owned the Charles L. Martin Dodge-Plymouth agency in Bellingham for many years. He was Whatcom County purchasing agent before retiring to Palm Desert. He was a lifetime member of Bellingham Elks Lodge 194. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, and two sons. No services were held. Cremation was followed by transport of Illinois.

MARTIN, Charles Warren - A memorial service for Charles Warren Martin of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Martin of 2015 24th St. died Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994, at his home. He was 74. Born May 15, 1920, to Charles C. and Iva Poynor Martin in Portland, Ore., he moved to Whatcom County in 1990. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille M. Martin, in 1992. Survivors include his mother, Iva Alger of Bellingham.

MARTIN, Clara M., age 78, of 2009-B St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Sept. 23, (1960). Widow of the late John B. Martin, Mrs. Martin had resided in Bellingham for the past 25 years; was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church and the Kiahowya Circle of the Church; was a member of the Spanish-American Veterans Auxiliary. She is survived by one cousin, Mrs. Jean McLeod Holloway, of Olympia; one second cousin, Wayne Grahm in Santiago, Chile. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. Jesse Baird Tuesday, September 27 at 11 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, Clarence David, age 59, of Route 1, Custer, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 6, (1965). Mr. Martin had been a resident of Whatcom County his entire lifetime and is survived by 8 sisters, Mrs. Lucy Finkbonner, Mrs. Martha Finkbonner, Mrs. Ida O'Brine, all of Custer, Mrs. Betty Francisco, Mrs. Opal Inama, and Mrs. Ethel Terrell, all of Bellingham, Mrs. Ruby Worrell of Pelican, Alaska, and Mrs. Sally Tomson, Winston Ore.; three brothers, Phillip, Bellingham, Andy, Willamina, Ore., and Joseph of Saylor, Calif., numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Greenacres by Rev. Jesse Tooley. Interment under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Clarence Russell, age 59 years of Everson, Route 2, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, March 30, (1957) following a short illness. He had resided in the Everson district for the past 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Clarice Maude; one daughter Phyllis Quinn of Everson, three sons, Dean of Lynden; Jim and Larry at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Martin of Burlington Junction, Missouri; three brothers, Lester of Lincoln, Neb.; Byron of Burlington Junction, Mo.; Marvin of Everson; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Wier of Barnard, Missouri; Mrs. Marjorie Porter of Marysville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Michael, Patsy and John Quinn; Tommy and Billy Martin. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery.

MARTIN, Clariece M. - Memorial services for Clariece M. Martin, 84, of Ferndale will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Mrs. Martin, 5775 Golden Eagle Drive, died Thursday (Oct. 13, 1988) in Everson. She was born Nov. 16, 1903, in Blanchard, Iowa. She had lived in Whatcom County since 1942. She married Russell Martin on March 20, 1925, in Burlington Junction, Mo. From 1952 to 1956, they operated the Motor Inn between Everson and Nooksack. Mr. Martin died in 1957. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Jet Oldsters of Ferndale, the Ferndale Garden Club, United Church of Ferndale and the Hannah Baird Circle of the church. Survivors include three sons, Dean Martin of Ferndale, Jim Martin of Custer and Larry Martin of Lynden; a daughter, Phyllis Quinn of Everson; a brother, Doyle Gibson of Blanchard, Iowa; three sisters, Ina Adkins of Vista, Calif., Lucille Porter of Everson, and Nadine Todd of Entiat; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Burial will follow the memorial service at the Nooksack Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Cora Belle, age 79, passed away at the family home, 610 State Street, Friday, August 12, (1949). Mrs. Martin had been a resident of this community for the past 43 years and had been an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43. Surviving relatives are her husband, Walter A., at home; one son, Carlyle P. Crum, of Bellingham; two grandchildren, C. Dow Crum of Sacramento, Calif., and Miss Gloria Crum, of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Tunstall, of Jamestown, N.D., and two brothers, Bruce Pettey, of Bellingham,, and Arthur Pettey, of Vashon, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Russell G. Bisnett, Tuesday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m. (D.S.T.). Final resting place, Bay View.

MARTIN, Daniel F. "Bill" of 2626 Madrona St. died Friday, April 23, 1993, in Bellingham. He was 79. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. William Matthews of Post No. 1585 V.F.W. officiating. He was born June 28, 1913, in Aberdeen to Harry and Anna Woide Martin. Mr. Martin served in World War II and was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also past president of Bellingham Aerie No. 31, F.O.E. He married Pat McDonald on Sept. 17, 1952, in Bellingham. Mr. Martin was an accountant for Peter Pan and Pacific American fisheries in Alaska. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Don Martin of Campbell, Calif.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

MARTIN, David Bruce, age 10, of 110 S. Forest St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 4, (1956). David had lived in this city his entire life, was a member of the Congregational Church and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Martin; one brother, Robert A., and one sister, Miss Jane Helen Martin, all at the family home. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, January 6, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Dean Henry - A funeral for Dean Henry "Moose" Martin of Lummi Reservation will start at 10 a.m. today at Wex Li Em community center. Burial will be in Lummi Nation Cemetery. Mr. Martin died Friday, April 27, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 47. Born Feb. 20, 1954, to Mary-Mary "Hey'u'q- uelh" and Roy "Henry" Martin of Lummi Reservation, he grew up on the reservation and was known as "Moose" by friends and family. His Lummi name was Tse7exw7ish. He lived in Alaska for a time with his wife, Chrissy, and children and helped clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He also worked as a logger. Mr. Martin enjoyed fishing, hunting, clam digging, bowling, casino gambling, carving and baby-sitting his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, a brother, Roy C. Martin a son, Charles Desmond Johnson and grandparents Frank and Isabelle Martin, Clarence Wilson and August and Margaret Casimir. Survivors, all of Lummi Reservation, include his father his wife sons Sidney, Henry Dean, Dean Benson, Ryan David and James Dean daughters Anita and Laura brothers Mark, Jay and Wendell sisters Marcella, Colleen, Margaret and Carmen one aunt three uncles many nieces and nephews 15 grandchildren and many adopted children and grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 May 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Della B., 6179 Medcalf Road, a woman who cherished her friends and community, died Monday (July 6, 1987) in Bellingham at the age of 86. Mrs. Martin was born in Minnesota [Wapon, WI] and moved to Whatcom County when she was 6 years old. She married Albert Martin Sept. 2, 1922 in Ferndale. Mr. Martin died Dec. 12, 1985. Survivors include two sons Gerald Martin of Bellingham and Thomas Martin of Lynden; a daughter Donna Love of Seattle; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ten Mile Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Christian Rest Home, Lynden, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Diane Leoan, age 52, formerly of Bellingham, passed away Tues., Sept. 23, 1997, at her home in Olympia. She was born July 7, 1945, in Bellingham to Darwin and Avon (Wehmeyer) Dickeson and graduated from Blaine High School and Washington State University. Diane was past president of D.U.P.I. Ferndale Garden Club, majority member and past board member of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, member of the Cougar Club and W.S.U. Alumni Association, and a W.S.U. season ticket holder. She married Paul Martin on Aug. 27, 1966, in Blaine and had been a resident of Olympia since 1977. Diane was a co-owner of Southgate Drug in Tumwater, an avid and skilled gardener and floral arranger, and she developed a backyard bird sanctuary at her home. She was a wonderful wife of 31 years, a loving mother, and the recipient of the Rainbow Grand Cross of Color. She is survived by her husband Paul A. Martin of the family home in Olympia; daughter, Jennifer Martin & husband David Fanning of Olympia; son, Erik Martin & wife Britney of Albany, OR; mother, Avon Dickeson of Ferndale; sister, Darla Brickman & husband Bob of Portland, OR; one grandchild on the way; and 13 nephews and nieces. A Funeral Service will be held Sat., Sept. 27, 3:00 p.m. in St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Lacey, WA. A local Funeral Service will be held Sun., Sept. 28, 2:00 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, Ferndale, with Reverends Donald Walter and Ann Pearson Wahlers officiating. Interment Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Dolly Townson, age 77, of Ferndale, passed away Wed., Jan. 16, 2002, in Bellingham. She was born June 26, 1924, in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of Daniel and Leola Townson and had been a Whatcom County resident for 12 years. On June 24, 1948, she married Thomas Russell Martin of Pawnee City, NE. Dolly loved the natural world - the fields, forests, lakes, mountains - and all the birds and living creatures that live in it. Her hope was that it remain as beautiful as God created it. Dolly and her husband raised two daughters. Together with her daughters, Dolly was one of the "Three True Lights" of her husband's life and they wish to do honor to her memory. Dolly will be remembered by them each day and never forgotten. Survived by her husband, Thomas of the family home 2 daughters, Linda & husband Glen Vondrick of Oakland, CA and Dr. Cynthia & husband Dr. Richard Westbrook of Monterey County, CA 4 grandchildren, Lauren and Angela of Monterey County, CA and Carl and Martina of Oakland, CA and numerous other family members. At Mrs. Martin's request, there will be no service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jan 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Donald E. - Bellingham native Donald E. Martin died July 11, (1991) in Portland, Ore. He was 66. Burial was at Willamette National Cemetery, in Portland. Born April 12, 1928, Mr. Martin graduated from Ferndale High School and served in the Navy during World War II. He was a shoe salesman and shoe store manager. He married Mildred Douglas of Bellingham in Ferndale in 1948. He moved to Port Angeles in 1956, then to Gladstone, Ore., in 1976 before settling in Portland. Survivors include his former wife, Mildred Daniels of Oregon City, Ore.; four sons, Kenneth Martin and Jon Martin of Portland, Steve Martin of Clearwater and Richard Martin of Forks; two daughters, Kathleen Martin of Tualatin, Ore., and Karen Plunkett of San Diego; five grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Heggem, and brother, Jack T. Martin, both of Bellingham.

MARTIN, Dorothy A., age 71, the beloved mother of Marilyn Higgerson & Nancie Karuza, passed away Jan. 12, (1988) at Shuksan Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Austin Gilbert, her husband, Edward E. Martin & dearest sister, Dee Rodenberger. She was born in 1916 & lived in Bellingham all her life. Dorothy leaves 2 sister, Mrs. Betsy Eros & Mrs. Rosie Altman of Bellingham; brother, Howard Gilbert of CA; 3 grandsons, Bret & Clark Karuza of Bellingham, Scott Higgerson of CA; 1 granddaughter, Mrs. Tammi Brown of CA; numerous nieces & nephews. Our mother was a devoted mother, she enjoyed camping, fishing & sewing. Graveside services will be held at Bayview Cemetery, 11 a.m., Fri., Jan. 15, with Rev. Guderian officiating. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MARTIN, Earl E., age 82 of 1200 Lincoln Street, Sp. 435, passed away Sat., August 30, 1980. Mr. Martin was a 20 year resident of this community, a retired immigration officer for the United State[s] Immigration and Naturalization Dept., a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Steadfast lodge No. 215, F & AM, and Philathea Chapter, No. 174 OES, both of Bremerton; Sons of Norway; WWI Veteran and member of D.A.V. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife Marie; 1 son, Ron & wife Karla Martin of City; 1 daughter, Bernice J. Martin of Coupeville; 1 brother, Oval Martin of Spokane; numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins. Services will be conducted wed., Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Eddie Earl, age 71, passed away at the family home, 514 Gerard St., Thursday, June 2, (1960). Mr. Martin had resided in this community for the past 17 year; was a veteran of World War I; was a member of the William Lee Alexander Post No. 3685, V.F.W., and was retired from the P.S.P. & T. Co., as an engineer. Surviving relatives are his widow, Mildred L. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Koon of Marion, Ind.; one son, William B. Martin of Seattle; one brother, Reuben of Hoquiam; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Lamphier, of Rochester, Minn. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services sill be conducted by the Rev. Norman B. Harrison, Monday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Edna M., 87, a noted home economics educator, died Wednesday (Feb. 17, 1988) in a Bellingham nursing home. Miss Martin, of 818 14th St., was born June 4, 1900, in Bow and grew up in a family of nine children in Burlington. She attended Western Washington University, earned her bachelor's degree at Washington State University and her master's degree at the University of Minnesota. She did further course work at several other colleges throughout the United States. After teaching home economics in high schools in Longview and Spokane, she became supervisor of home economics for Seattle Public Schools until her retirement in 1965. During her time in Seattle, she began a program of parent education in vocational education that eventually included 900 parent cooperatives stateside. At the request of the U.S. Department of Education, she accepted an assignment with Egypt's Ministry of Education to work with its division of home economics teacher education. She was sent to Libya when war broke out in Egypt. She was vice president of the American Home Economics Association, and was included in the association's book of 70 most significant leaders, published in 1982. Miss Martin was named a distinguished alumni by WSU's home economics department in 1978 and also has received a Sears Roebuck Education Foundation award for dedicated service to vocational home economics education. Survivors include two sisters, Ruby Stump and Rose Winter, both of Bellingham; two nieces, one nephew and numerous other relatives. At her request there will be no services. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Edward E., 2911 Kulshan St., age 58, passed away at home Saturday, March 4, (1967). Mr. Martin was a lifetime resident of this City, was a member of the Laundry worker's International Union, and a life member of the Musician's Union. He is survived by his widow, Dorothy; two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Higgerson and Mrs. Nancy Karuza, both of the City; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Martin, City; a brother, Floyd Martin, City; two sisters, Mrs. Ward Crandell and Mrs. Marion Sooter, City, and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted by Pastor E. E. Olsenius Wednesday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Bay View Cemetery, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Eleanor Elizabeth West, 86, a former ordained deacon of a Methodist church in Sumas, died July 30, (1986) in Des Moines, Wash. Mrs. Martin was born July 18, 1900, in Westboro, Ohio. She was a member of the Am-phictyon Society at the College of Puget Sound, and United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor William Martin, who died in 1962. Survivors include five children, Elizabeth Davis, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; Robert Martin, of Gig Harbor; Patricia Stockman of Bothell; John W., of Spokane; Thomas R., of Everett; three sisters, Irene, Wanda, and Waneta; one brother, Warren; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday in Des Moines, Wash.

MARTIN, Eliza P., age 82, of 2122 D Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Feb. 7, (1956). Mrs. Martin had resided in this community for the past 70 years and leaves to survive two sons, Frank Martin of Bremerton, and Guy Martin of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Reta William of Seattle and Mrs. Etta Lusk of Lebanon, Ore.; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two brothers, James and Guy Smith of Bellingham and one sister in Missouri. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin Friday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, Elizabeth, age 91, of 1511 D Street, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, October 20, (1959) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Martin was born in England and came to the United States early in life. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 61 years and was formerly a member of the Church of England. Surviving relatives include seven sons, Leonard of Anacortes, Raymond of San Leandro, Calif., Fred of Aberdeen, Henry of Renton, William D. of Bellingham, Albert of Lynden and Philip of Mount Vernon; sixteen grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Saturday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, Elizabeth A., age 53 of 4245 Lummi Shore Road, Ferndale, passed away Friday, May 21, (1982). Elizabeth had been a life time resident of the Lummi Reservation, was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, and was preceded in death by her husband Wesley on February 12, 1982. She is survived by 2 sons, Augst and Neil both of Lummi; 5 daughters, Cassandra Misanes, Martine Jefferson, Josephine Misanes, Emily Martin, & Hope Martin, all of Lummi; 1 brother, Victor Garipee of Lummi; 1 sister, Sharon Wolfe of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren. Vigil services will be held Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by Father Joseph Brown, Wednesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. in the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery, under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Ella, age 72 of 2216 E St., passed away in Seattle, Wednesday, January 5, (1966). She had been a resident since 1917 and is survived by 2 sons, William of Seattle and Benjamine of Hawthorne, California; 4 daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Slaven of Portland; Mrs. Kathryn Quimby of Los Altos, California; Miss Beverly Martin at home; Mrs. Mary Lou Westman of Seattle; 11 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Eva Merk of Compton, Calif.; Mrs. Lina Bond of Kelso, Wash.; Mrs. Myrtle Loop of Astoria, Oregon; 4 brothers, Ernest Little of Spokane; Henry and Elmer Little both of this city; Merrel Little, of Snohomish. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, Ella, age 80, who resided at 311 Maple Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Jan. 14, (1958) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Martin leaves to survive two sons, Lester Martin of Bellingham, Mervin of Sedro Woolley; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Morgan; three brothers, Blaine, and Albert Fox of Seattle and Archie of Ferndale; two grandsons, Melvin and Donald Martin of Bellingham. Also four great-grandchildren. Rev. D. R. Kaelin will officiate at private funeral services on Friday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.

MARTIN, Ellen B., age 89, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hazel Hubbard, 1424 Ellis St., Tuesday, Nov. 5, (1957). Mrs. Martin had resided in this community for the past 69 years; was a member of the Lutheran Church, and a charter member of the world War I Mothers Club. Surviving relatives other than Mrs. Hubbard, are two other daughters, Mrs. Jennie Clapper and Mrs. Mabel Chrisman also of Bellingham; three sons, Arthur G., Clarence J. and Edward M., all of Seattle; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; one brother, Johan Setran in Norway, and many nephews and nieces, including Mrs. Walter white of Seattle. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by pastor Albert O. Tinberg, Friday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View. Casket bearers will be Paul Chrisman, Jack Hubbard, Dick Tawes, Frances Wifler, Raymond Kalander, Howard Turpin.

MARTIN, Elsa Marie, age 59, of Bellingham, Wa., passed away Tue. March 23, 1993 at St. Joseph's Hospital. All friends and family are invited to join us Sunday, March 28th at her daughter's home in Custer, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. to celebrate Elsa's life. She was born in Naknek, AK April 16, 1993 (sic) to Charles & Sarah Johnson, and spent her younger life living an Alaskan adventure. In 1962, she married Vincent Martin and moved to her new home in Bellingham where they have lived for over 30 years. She lived to cook in her kitchen or dig in her flower beds depending on the weather and shred the fruits of her labor with any friendly face that stopped by. During the Christmas holidays she made over 40 types of cookies, 15 candles, plus the best fruit cake ever to fill platters for over 35 different families. She is survived by her husband Vincent Martin of Bellingham; her daughter Ramona and husband Gene Kellogg of Custer and following brothers and sisters: Charlie & wife Jane Johnson of Anacortes, Robert and wife Millie Johnson of Illinois, Martin and wife Bertha Johnson of Juneau, AK, Richard and wife Martha Johnson of Naknek, AK, Howard Johnson of Fairbanks, AK, Feckla Metrokin, Florence Lesher, Emma Love, Eli & husband Claude Maney and Agnes & husband Jim Parks all of Anacortes, AK (sic). The cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends she has left to live are many too numerous to list. A special thanks from her family goes to the 3rd floor nursing staff at St. Joseph's Hospital for their kindness and support through Elsa's extended stay. ... Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

MARTIN, Emily C., age 95, of 1218 Victor Street, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, September 24th, (1962). Mrs. Martin was a sixty-year resident of this community, and was a member of the Free Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband, William J., at home; two sons, William D. of Sedro Woolley, and Glenn M. of Stockton, California; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys M. Tranas, at home; Mrs. Helen Walling, Vancouver; Mrs. Bertha L. Compton, city; eight grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. S. E. Foskett and Rev. Myron Root on Thursday, September 27th at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, Emma Augusta - Memorial services for Emma Augusta Martin, 95, of 23620 Marine View Drive, Seattle, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Judson Park Retirement Home in Des Moines. Mrs. Martin, who was born Nov. 14, 1890, in Nebraska, died Friday (March 21, 1986) in Des Moines. A Bellingham resident for many years. Mrs. Martin taught for the Issaquah school system and was a member of the National and Washington State Retired Teachers associations. She was also a member of the Northwest Baptist Church of Bellingham. Survivors include a husband, William, of Seattle; a niece; and several grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements are being handled by Bleitz Funeral Home of Seattle.

MARTIN, Ethel - Services for Ethel Martin, age 94, formerly of Bellingham Towers will be Thurs. Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Mausoleum. Entombment. Mrs. Martin passed away Mon. Jan. 18, 1982. She is survived by 1 brother, Warren Crabtree of Long Beach, Calif.; 1 sister, Lila Becker of Lakeland, Florida; numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Martin came to Bellingham in 1906. She was married to Jack Martin who preceded her in death in 1948. She was former owner of Jack Martin Restaurant in Ferndale. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Oct. 6, 1887 Owensboro, KY]

MARTIN, Eugene Gordon ("Gene") of Bellingham, WA, passed away in Bellingham on December 2, 2003. He was 81, born in Bellingham on August 14, 1922, to Leonard and Stella (Jess) Martin. Gene served during WWII with the Army Air Force and obtained the rank of Staff Sgt. He was past owner of Piston Service Machine Shop (a complete automotive machine shop) in Bellingham. He served on the Machine Technology Advisory Committee at the Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute, was a past member of Bellingham Elks Lodge #194, and a member of I.A. of M. Lodge 239 Machinists Union. His great hobby was fishing and crabbing off the San Juan Islands. Gene is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rosalie, sons: Alan Martin and wife Randi, Brian Martin and wife Ann, all of Bellingham; four grandchildren: Jodi Horgen and husband Garett of Ferndale, Angie Martin, Amy Martin, Austin Martin, all of Bellingham. At his request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Dec 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Evelyn - A graveside service for Evelyn Waugaman Martin, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Washington Memorial Park in Sea Tac. Mrs. Martin died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997, at Hallmark Manor in Federal Way. She was 85. Born Nov. 23, 1911, to Ralph and Hannah Moorman in Coupeville, she graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1929. She married Bill Waugaman in 1929 in Mount Vernon. Mrs. Martin worked at the Downtowner sandwich shop and at Woolworth's department stores in Bellingham and Seattle. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making ceramics, traveling and being with her cat. Survivors include sons Dean Waugaman of Bellingham and Darryl Waugaman of Auburn, brothers Lew Moorman of Seattle and Henry Moorman of Marysville, sister Joanne Ross of Redmond, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.

MARTIN, Evelyn I., age 63, who resided at 2308 Franklin St., passed away suddenly on Thursday, Feb. 5, (1959). Mrs. Martin had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a member of the Pythian Sisters and the Culinary Union Local 529. She leaves to survive her husband, Ira Martin; three daughters, Mrs. Clara Gates, Mrs. Irene Boring and Mrs. Jean McAllister, all of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Mary Katleman of California, also nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dr. W. Carl Calhoun will officiate at funeral services on Monday, feb. 9, at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home, followed by ritualistic services of the Pythian Sisters. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Faith, age 17 of 4245 Lummi Shore Road, Ferndale, passed away Friday, May 21, 1982. Faith had been a life time resident of the Lummi Reservation; was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church; the Junior Class at Ferndale High School where she was also a member of the Honor Roll, and the Chus-Quin Club at Lummi. She was preceded in death by her father, Wesley Martin on February 12, 1982 and is survived by 2 brothers, August and Neil both of Lummi; 5 sisters, Cassandra Misanes, Martine Jefferson, Josephine Misanes, Emily Martin, & Hope Martin, all of Lummi; numerous aunts, uncles & other relatives. Vigil services will be held Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by father Joseph Brown, Wednesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. in the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery, under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Floyd - Funeral service for Floyd (Pinky) Martin, age 79 of 3204 Alderwood Ave. will be Friday Jan. 18, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Martin passed away Monday Jan. 14, 1985. He is survived by his wife Hazel of city, 1 son Jerry Martin of Concrete, 1 sister Marion Sooter of city, numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Martin attended Calvary Temple; was a lifetime Bellingham resident; employed at Bellingham Herald 25 years; managed baseball teams for the Herald and Henry Gordon's; employed at Bellingham Supply for 18 years prior to his retirement. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Frances H. of Lynden, WA, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. She was 76. She is survived by her children: 5 daughters, Laura Harding, Jody Baham, Fleta Dorning, Elizabeth Ann Nogle, Allison K. Dunn; and 2 sons, Brendan Martin and Bill Harding. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Frances L., 88, 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, passed away August 13, 1992. Frances was born May 6, 1904 in Alberta, Canada. Survivors are her son, Donald Martin of Verona, NJ; daughter, Joanne Harrell of Bellingham; brother, George Shaw of Vernon, B.C., Canada; two sisters, Grace Cameron and Clara Cusick of Portland, OR; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A family remembrance will be held for Mrs. Martin. The arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

MARTIN, Francis Henry, age 48 of 1139 Grant Street, Bellingham, passed away at home Monday, November 29, 1982. Mr. Martin is survived by 2 sons, Francis Henry Martin Jr. and Dave Anthony Martin, both of Bellingham; 3 daughters, Isabelle Gertrude Martin of Lummi; Nancy Marie Martin and Debbie Helen Martin, both of Bellingham; 1 brother, Roy H. Martin of Lummi. Arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Nov 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Frank Carl, 65, of 1610 West North Street, passed away Saturday, July 16, (1966). A lifetime resident of this community, Mr. Martin was a retired shoe sales,an for Wahl's Shoe Department. Survivor include his mother, Mrs. Agnes Martin, City; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Crandell and Mrs. Marion Sooter, both of Bellingham; two brothers, Floyd Martin and Edward Martin, both of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, July 19 at 3:00 p.m. in Bay View Cemetery under direction of Jones Funeral.

MARTIN, Frank S., age 82, of 1284 Olympic Way, passed away at home Monday, Dec. 18, (1961). Mr. Martin was a U.S. Customs inspector in Seattle for many years, and for the past sixteen years, following his retirement, had been a resident of this community. Surviving relatives include one son, Stuart S. Martin, Denver, Colo; one grandson, Tommie Martin, Denver, Colo.; 2 brothers, Rolla P. Martin, Bellingham; James Martin, Bellingham, numerous nieces and nephews, including Dr. James Martin, Bellingham and Mrs. C. Wayne Byron. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Irwin, Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 10:30 a.m., followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Seattle.

MARTIN, Fred August, age 78, of 3000 Taylor Ave., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 25, (1962). A retired plywood worker, Mr. Martin was a 24-year resident of Bellingham and was a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church. Survivors are his widow, Stella at home; four step-sons, Julian Robinson of Fontana, Calif., Manuell Robinson, of Bellingham, John Robinson of Chinook, Mont.; one step-daughters, Mrs. C. A. Martin of Harlem, Mont.; 22 step-grandchildren; four step-great-great-grandchildren; six sisters, including Mrs. Leslie Addicott of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Irwin, Monday, July 30, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Freda A., age 67, of 3110 Birchwood, passed away Wed., Feb. 23, (1977). Mrs. Martin was a life resident of Bellingham and was retired from the Bellingham office of public assistance. She leaves to survive 1 son, Jack Martin of this city; 1 daughter, Wanda Hedrick of Lubbock, Tex., 9 grandchildren; 1 sister, Karvie Watson of Enterprise, Oregon. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Followed by cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, George A., age 69, of 2123 I St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Jan. 29, (1960). Mr. Martin had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years, was a retired guard, employed by P.S.P.& T. Co., was a member of the Pulp & Sulphite Workers Union. Survivors include his widow, Hazel F. at home; two daughters, Mrs. Eileen Bookter of Lynnwood, Mrs. Marjorie Alkema of Seattle; five grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret E. Bray of Ferndale, Mrs. Edna Champion, Mrs. Minnie Clark, Mrs. Maude Johnson, all in Canada; three brothers, Mellie, Stanley and Lloyd Martin, all in Canada. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 1, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Crider officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, George A., 85, of 107 Carter Dr., Bellingham, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital Thurs., Feb. 28, 1991. He was born June 21, 1905 in Warren, Rhode Island; attended Assumption School and graduated from Whatcom High. He was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard from 1922 to 1925; married his wife Lois in 1944 in Bellingham. George worked at Hart Novelty Co. in Bellingham as a maintenance man for 28 years. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge No. 31 of Bellingham. His hobbies were gardening, bowling & fishing. He is survived by his wife Lois of the family home; 2 daughters, Marilyn Richards of Bellevue, Maxine Baklund of Bellingham and sister, Blanche Knutsen of Anacortes; 5 grandchildren, Tony & Mark Baklund, Lori, Debbie & Jennifer Richard; 2 great-grandchildren, Tami and Jay Baklund. Viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday March 4 and a funeral service at 1 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home, Father Justin Garvey from St. Joseph Hospital officiating.

MARTIN, Geraldine M., 92 formerly of Bellingham, died Tuesday at her Lake Stevens home. She was born April 19, 1899, in St. Paul, Minn., lived most of her life in Bellingham. Six years ago she moved to the Lake Stevens area. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Elmore of Lake Stevens; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Friday at Assumption Church in Bellingham, with private burial in Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home of Everett.

MARTIN, Gladys R. - A funeral service for Mrs. Gladys R. Martin, age 85, who died in a Bellingham hospital on Friday, Feb. 17, 1989, was conducted on Monday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. in Sumas Advent Christian Church with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial followed in Nooksack Cemetery. Mrs. Martin, of Sumas, was born in Woodburn, Iowa, on Jan. 10, 1904, and was married there to her husband, J. Marvin Martin, on July 17, 1925. They moved to the Everson area from Missouri in 1943 and then to Sumas in 1965. She was a member of Sumas Advent Christian Church and the Sumas Senior Center. Her husband died in 1985. She is survived by a son, Curtis and wife Betty of Sumas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Burnell, in Oregon; she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Martin, in 1943 and a grandson, Barry Martin, 1987. Services were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
>small>(From The Lynden Tribune, February 22, 1989)

MARTIN, Glenn T., 67, Rancho Mirage, California, died Saturday (May 28, 1983). He was born Nov. 9, 1915, in Edison and had resided in Whatcom County for 55 years. He was an independent businessman. He is survived by two daughters; three grandchildren; two brothers; one sister; and aunts, uncles and cousins in Whatcom County.

MARTIN, Gregory C., age 29, of Lummi Reservation, passed away Thurs. Feb. 9th, (1978). Gregory had been a lifetime resident of Lummi, was a member of St. Jaochim's Catholic Church, was a Vietnam veteran & had been very active in Lummi Athletic programs. He is survived by his wife Connie. Daughters: Stephanie & Renay both at home. Parents; Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Martin of Lummi. Grandparents: Francis Garipee of Lummi, Agnes LaRocke of Spokane. Brother; Neil of Lummi. Sisters; Hope Martin, Faith Martin, Cassandra Misanes, Martine, August, Josephine & Emmeline Martin all of Lummi. Numerous other relatives. Vigil prayer service will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home, Sun. Feb. 12th at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by REv. Peter Duggan, Mon. Feb. 13th at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Church. Military honors & burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery.

MARTIN, Harold A., age 83 years, of 505 15th St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 16, (1962). Mr. Martin had resided here for the past 73 years and had been a bookkeeper for Daw and Sons for 24 years prior to retirement. He was a member of B.P.O.E. No. 194. Survivors are three sisters, Miss Florence Martin, Miss Mayme Martin and Mrs. Mabel Wetzel, all of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Walter R. Naff, Wednesday, April 18 at 3 p.m. Cremation.

MARTIN, Harold R. - A funeral for Harold R. Martin, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home with the Rev. Curtis Atneosen officiating. Mr. Martin died Thursday, Feb. 8, 1996, in Seattle. He was 85. Born May 15, 1910 to Andrew O. and Mary E. Erickson Martin in Bellingham, he lived in Whatcom County all his life until moving to Seattle several months ago. He married Alice Bakke on Aug. 20, 1955 in Bellingham. Mr. Martin served in the U.S. Army during World War II, worked as a salesman for Watkins Home Products for 60 years and was a custodian at the Federal Building in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife; sisters Clara Maness of Bellingham, Doris Geer of Everett, Marianne Stromme of Sequim and Jean Martin of Mount Vernon; brother Vernon Martin of Seattle; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Feb 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Harry C., age 76 years, who resided at 925 24th St., passed away suddenly at the residence Wednesday, Nov. 21, (1956). Mr. Martin had resided in Bellingham for the past 37 years, and leaves no known surviving relatives. Remains rest at the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home where funeral arrangements are pending.
(From The Bellingham Herald 25 Nov 1956) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Harry Lee, age 73, of Sumas, passed away in a Tacoma hospital, Tuesday, September 27, (1955) following a lingering illness. Mr. Martin was a retired Northern Pacific Railway conductor and had resided in Sumas for the past five years. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1808 of Auburn, member of the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakeman's Association No. 616, also a member of the Episcopal Church. Surviving relatives include his wife, Margaret; one daughter, Mrs. Glen Stafford of Concrete; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 1, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating, followed by ritualistic services by the Elks Lodge. Cremation.

MARTIN, Hazel F. - Memorial services for Hazel F. Martin, 86, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, the Rev. J. Timothy Lann pastor, officiating. Mrs. Martin, of 409 York Street, died Tuesday (Nov. 8, 1988) at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born Feb. 27, 1902 in Barnesville, Minn. A Bellingham resident since 1925, she was a charter member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church. She was a seamstress at J.C. Penney Co. Inc. for 21 years. Survivors include two daughters Marjorie Alkema of Seattle and Eileen Bookter of Vancouver, Wash.; one brother, Al Thompson of Mount Vernon; one sister, Esther Pollock of Vancouver, B.C.; four step-sisters, Alice Stiyer of Bellingham, Emma Littlefield of Everson, Violet Franklin of Camano Island, and Marie Milne of Phoenix, Ariz.; four granddaughters; one grandson; and 11 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Hazel R. passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, September 24, 2006. She was 92, born November 14, 1913 in Blaine, WA to Joseph and Ruby Hindman. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents; husband Floyd Martin; brother Everett Hindman; and sister Mamie Kunkel. She is survived by her son Jerry Martin; nephews Dennis Hindman and Ronald Hindman. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 28 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Henry H., 88, of 3000 Meridian St., passed away in a local hospital, Monday, March 17, (1958). Mr. Martin had been a resident of this community the past 20 years, was a member of the Knox Bible Church, and was a retired radiator repairman. Surviving relatives include 5 daughters, Mrs. Hazel Hopper and Mrs. Edna Bennett, both of Portland, Mrs. Shirley Elliott of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Radine Gedney of El Cajon, and Miss Emily Martin of Marysville, Mo. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Services will be conducted by Rev. George Rodenberger, Wednesday, March 19, at 1 p.m. at the Olga Community Club Building. Final resting place, Eastsound Cemetery.

MARTIN, Herschel Earl, age 73, of 1520 Electric Ave., passed away Friday, Nov. 11, (1977). Mr. Martin was a life time resident of this community and a retired distiller in the Alcohol Plant at Georgia-Pacific. Surviving 2 sons, Jack of city and Robert of Ferndale; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Jesse and 1 sister, Mrs. Lena McGhee both city. Services Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park Mausoleum. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Nov 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Ida M., age 83, of 3000 Meridian St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, Oct. 22, (1956). Mrs. Martin had resided in this community for 50 years and for 20 years had lived on Orcas Island where she was a member and past Noble Grande of the Rebekah Lodge. Deceased was a member of the Knox Bible Church, and leaves to survive her husband, Henry H. at home; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Rodenberger and Mrs. Ethel Loomis, both of Orcas Island; nine grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, and one nephew in Denver, Colo. Services will be conducted from the East Sound Community Church by her grandson, Rev. George Rodenberger, Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. under the direction of Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. Final resting place Olga Cemetery.

MARTIN, Ieleen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Martin of 144 Yew St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Nov. 24, (1955). Besides the parents she is survived by five sisters, Kathleen, Toni Rae, Christine, Roberta and Cynthia May, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Martin of Bellingham; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emma Kenny of Bellingham and William Rae Capp of Bellingham. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. in Babyland, Bayview Cemetery, with Bishop Delos Rowe of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Ivalee, of 521 N. Garden, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, April 23, (1958) following an extended illness. Miss Martin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 38 years and was a well known beauty operator, and a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Surviving relatives include four sisters, a twin, Mrs. C. A. Van Lierop, of Bothell, Mrs. Ivan Stump, Mrs. A. B. Winter, both of Bellingham, and Miss Edna Martin of Seattle, a brother, O. C. Martin of Blanchard. Many nephews and nieces. Rosary will be said Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be read Thursday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment Greenacres.

MARTIN, Jack, age 70, of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, July 18, (1948). Mr. Martin had resided in this community for the past 46 years and was a well known restaurant operator. Surviving relatives are the widow, Ethel, at home; three brothers, John, of Bellingham, Charles and Watson, of Owensboro, Kentucky, and one sister, Mrs. Effie Johnson, also of Owensboro, Kentucky. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Thursday, July 22, at 2 p.m., Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park. Pall bearers will be: Ross Hohl, Pryor Brents, Jackson Pettijohn, Ed Critchlow, Gilbert Henton and Loyal Higgerson.

MARTIN, Jack C., a lifelong resident of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2004, in Bellingham. He was 82, born May 30, 1922, to Anna (Cameron) and William Martin in Bellingham. Jack served in the U.S. Army during WWII. For 30 years, he owned and operated the Martin Plumbing Co. He married Christina Klein on February 28, 1947, in Bellingham. Jack's life was dedicated to his family, his church and his Lord. He was very active in church leadership and was a member of Immanuel Bible Church. Survivors include his wife Christina of Bellingham; son David and wife Connie Martin of Lakewood, CO; three daughters: Annette Baldwin of Bothell, Cathie Ott of Tumwater, and Janice and husband Paul Glazner of Sutherlin, OR; aunt Mae McGregor of Bellingham; and 11 grandchildren: Kristen and Jeff Baldwin; Andy, Brian and Christy Ott; Ben, Jared and Iain Martin; Megan, Jodi and Ronda Glazner. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14th, and from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 16th, at Jones|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Aug 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Jack Franklin Sr., age 38, who resided at 2018 Iron St., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, (1961) near Leavenworth, Wash., as the result of a hunting accident. Mr. Martin was employed at Yeager's Marina and was a veteran of World War II. He belonged to the BPOE No. 194, Bellingham Gun Club and was a member of the National Riflemans Assn., and the Custer Sportsman's Club. He leaves to survive his wife, Garnetta Martin, 2 sons, John Jr., and Calvin Lee all at home, his mother, Mrs. Verie Williams, his father Isaac Martin, both of Everett, 1 brother Raymond in Alaska, 2 sisters Mrs. Cleo Fletcher of Everett and Mrs. Maxine Baldwin of West Seattle, also numerous other relatives. Rev. W. Carl Calhoun will conduct funeral services on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 2 o'clock, followed by the ritualistic services of the B.P.O.E. No. 194, in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, Jack Griffin - Lynden Police officer Jack Griffin Martin, 43, died early today (Aug. 9, 1988) of an apparent heart attack while in pursuit of a suspect. Mr. Martin, of 208 Alder St., Lynden, was born Oct. 10, 1944, in Oakridge, Tenn. He married Barbara Cook Sept. 3, 1966, in Pleasant Hill, Calif., and moved to Lynden to serve as a police officer in 1970. He was a member of Lynden's volunteer fire department, an advisor for Whatcom County Explorer Search and Rescue, a member of the Emergency Medical Technicians Association and part-owner of the Powder-Keg, a Lynden business. He also was instrumental in establishing the neighborhood crime watch program in Lynden. Mr. Martin also enjoyed working with youth, and served as a leader in Boy Scouts of America and Cub Scouts and as a gun safety instructor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, his son, David, and his daughter, Susan, all of the family home; his father, Jack, of Lynden; a niece; and a nephew. His mother, Aubrey, died earlier. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Life Fellowship in Lynden, with the Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Arrangements are by Gillies Funera Home.

MARTIN, James R., age 52, of 2809 Cottonwood, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, September 17, (1949) in downtown Bellingham. Mr. Martin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a salesman for the Columbia Valley Lumber Co. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Alice C.; one son, Robert J., at home; his mother, Mrs. Marie L., and a brother, George, both of Bellingham; also one sister, Mrs. Blanche Knutsen, of Oakland, Calif. Rosary will be said Wednesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. within the church of the Assumption. Requiem mass will be celebrated within the church Thursday, September 22, at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

MARTIN, James S. Sr., of Des Moines, WA, died Nov. 15, (1977). A retired electrician from Bellingham, he belonged to Marietta Grange, and the Ferndale Masons. Survivors include daughter, Dorothy Cornett of Hemet, CA; son James S. Martin, Jr. of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 niece and 2 nephews. At the request of the family there will be no service.

MARTIN, Jay R., Sr., age 43, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2002 in Bellingham. Born Dec. 1st, 1958, to Roy H. & Mary V. (Wilson) Martin in Bellingham. He was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Martin worked for various refineries in Whatcom & Skagit Counties. He loved fishing, & crabbing, casinos, playing Bingo, baseball, and watching Babe Ruth games. His mother, and two brothers: Roy C. Martin, and Dean Martin, preceded him in death. Survivors include: his mate, Tammy Tom of the family home two daughters: Jaycina Martin, and Mandy Martin both of Lummi four sons: Jay R. Martin, Jr., of Ferndale, Garrick Martin, Jaycob Martin, and Tyler Martin all of the family home two granddaughters: Alyssa and Montoya Martin, both of Lummi four sisters: Marcella Laclair, Colleen James, Margaret Martin, and Carmen Solomon all of Lummi two brothers: Mark Martin, and Wendell Martin both of Lummi his father, Roy Martin of Lummi numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. The Prayer Vigil will be Sunday, 09/22, 7:00 p.m. with Mr. Vernon Lane officiating. The Funeral Service is Monday, 09/23, 10:00 a.m. Both services will be held at the Wex Li Em Community Center, 2300 Lummi View Dr., Bellingham. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

MARTIN, Jeannie Marie, of Ferndale, died Monday, July 20, 1992, in Bellingham. The infant was born on July 20, 1992. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Pastor Harold Shroeder officiating. Survivors include her parents, Corey and Teresa Martin, of Ferndale; brothers Shawn Calloway and Devon and Dillon Martin, all of Ferndale; sisters Tiffany Calloway and Danielle Martin, both of Ferndale; grandmother Jean Bruland of Bellingham; grandparents Gary and Carolyn Martin of Ferndale; and great-grandparents Allen and Jean Martin of Sullivan, Mo. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Jeff S., age 80, 2611 Vining Place, passed away Tues. May 24, (1983). Mr. Martin had resided in Point Roberts for 57 years until July of 1982 when he moved to Bellingham. He was retired from Puget Sound Power & Light, Whatcom County Sheriff Dept. and the U.S. Treasury Dept. He was a 50 year member of Kulshan Lidge No. 186 F & AM of Blaine. He was preceded in death by a grandson Jeffery Martin of Anacortes in February of 1983 who was lost in the Bering Sea on the crab vessel Altair. He leaves to survive his wife Agusta (sic) of the home; 1 son Donald & wife Roberta Martin of Anacortes; a daughter, Beverly & husband Ted Mastors of this city; 2 granddaughters, Michele Martin of Marysville and Pat & husband Marv Simonsen of City; grandson Mike & wife Janine Bergeron of City; great-grandson, Jeffrey Simonson of City; sister Marie Southland of City; 2 nieces Ella Marie Puckett and Wanda Hendrick; 2 nephews, Jack Martin and Ron Sailer. Funeral services will be conducted Friday May 27 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Hardenbrook officiating. Followed by ritualistic graveside services of Kulshan Lodge No. 186 F & AM. Interment Bay View.

MARTIN, Jeffery Scott, 23, Anacortes. He was an engineer on the fishing vessel Altair, which was lost in the Bering Sea February 14, 1983. He was born May 27, 1957, graduated from Anacortes High School in June 1977, and attended Washington State University and Western Washington University. Survivors include his parents, Don and Roberta Martin of Anacortes; a sister Michaelle Martin of Anacortes; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Augusta Martin of Point Roberts and Bellingham; maternal grandmother Myrtie Ryan of Seattle; cousins, Mike & Janine Bergeron, Mary, Pat, & Jeff Simonsen, all of Bellingham; an aunt & uncle, Ted & Bev Mastor of Bellingham; numerous other relatives.

MARTIN, Jerome H., age 61, life time resident of Marblemount, died Sat., July 23, (1977). He was a partner in the Martin Bros. Logging Co. He is survived by 2 brothers, Harry of Marblemount and Kenneth of Ocean Shores. Services will be in the Lemley Chapel Wed., July 27, 11 a.m., followed by interment in the Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery.

MARTIN, Jesse I., Sr. - Graveside service for Jesse I. Martin Sr., age 84, of 119 Samish Way, will be Fri. May 7, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Martin passed away Tues., May 4, 1982. He is survived by his wife Addie; 2 sons, Jesse I. Jr. and wife Agnes Martin of City, Russell I. and wife Dena Martin of Chula Vista, Calif.; 2 daughters, Jeannette Radke of City and Phyllis Martin of Seattle; 4 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Lena and husband Roy McGhee of City and 2 nephews. A resident of this community for the past 75 years, he was a retired auto mechanic. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Jesse I., Jr. - At his request, no service will be held for Jesse I. Martin Jr. of Bellingham. Private burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Martin died Tuesday, May 8, 2001. He was 77. Born July 14, 1923, to Jesse Sr. and Addie (Murphy) Martin in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident of Bellingham. He served in the Armed Forces during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes E. Martin, in 1984 a grandson, Trevor Rathjen and a granddaughter, Aleceia Heggem. Survivors include daughters Pamela Shean of Vista, Calif., and Linda Struck of Tigard, Ore. two grandchildren four great-grandchildren sister Jeannette Radke of Bellingham and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 May 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Jimmie E. age 72 went peacefully with the Lord on Friday, January 9th, (2009) surrounded by his family. Born July 17, 1936 in St. Charles, Iowa. He moved with his family to Clipper, Wa. in 1942. He graduated from Nooksack Valley High in 1954. Jim married Marlene Kudsk on March 31,1962. They made their home in Custer. Jim was a working partner/owner of Bridgeview Auto Parts in Ferndale until he retired in 1998. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Clariece and brother Dean. He is survived by his wife, Marlene, daughters Anna (Murray) Folk and their children Matthew and Garrison, daughter Kerri (John) Holland and their children Hailey and Aleah and daughter Susan (Steve) Burgler and their children Hayden and Hannah, sister Phyllis (Earl) Quinn and brother Larry (MaryJo) Martin as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim loved good wine and lively conversation. In his memory sit with a loved one and share a story. Memorial services will be conducted by Pastor Dennis Wildermuth at Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G. Street, Blaine, WA on Friday, January 16th at 11 a.m. Jim's family would especially like to thank Hospice for their loving care and support throughout his illness. Services under direction of Valley Funeral Home and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Jody Lynn, age 34 of 8641 Berthusen Rd., Lynden died in Lynden June 13, 1988. She was born in B'ham May 18, 1954. She was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She was employed by the Cafe at the Dutch Mall of Lynden. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry D. Leech in Sept. of 1981. She is the beloved mother of sons, Brady & Kelsey Martin of Lynden who survive her. She leaves a special friend, Dave Bonsen of Lynden. She is the beloved daughter of Darlene Bennett & step-father, Darrell of Lynden who survive her. Also surviving are two brothers, Mike & Tony Leech of B'ham; two sisters, Patti Brisky & husband Curt of B'ham & Geri Owen & husband, Jim of B'ham; grandparents, Dale & Edythe Leech, Cecil & Bert Abrams all of B'ham; nieces & nephews, Jeremy & Hannah Brisky, Isaiah & Caleb Owen, Nicole Leech Weaver & numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Fri., June 17, 1988 at Lummi Island Cemetery (ferry leaves on the hour). Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Fri., June 17, 1988 at The New Life Fellowship, on Pole Rd., Lynden with Pastors Ron Slater & Jeff Morrissette officiating. [died of gunshot wounds]

MARTIN, John, age 64, of 310 Champion Street, passed away following an accident Saturday, Nov. 27, (1948). Mr. Martin had been a resident of this community for the past 45 years and was a well known cook. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Magnus Heggem; two sons, Donald and Jack T.; also three grandchildren, all of Bellingham; two brothers, Watson and Charles, and one sister, Mrs. Effie Johnson, all of Owensboro, Kentucky. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. George Arthur Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 2:00 p.m. Final resting place, Enterprise Cemetery.

MARTIN, John Denny, aged 10 years, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack O. Martin, Mt. Baker highway, passed away Thursday, July 5, (1945) at Silver Lake, near Maple Falls, Wash. Denny was a pupil in the fourth grade at Harmony school. He leaves to survive, beside his parents, two brothers, Dick and Gerry at home; four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Martin, Bow, Wash.; and Mr. and Mrs. George Calk, Mt. Vernon, Wash. also numerous other relatives. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home. Funeral announcements later.

MARTIN, John E. (Ed), age 86 of Arlington died December 14, 1982 in Arlington. He was born July 9, 1986 in Gabriola Island, Canada, and had resided in the Arlington area for nearly 18 years. He was a retired employee of the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton; a member of the Arlington United Church; the Stillaguamish Senior Center; and life time member of the Boiler Makers Union. He leaves his wife, Irene at home; 2 sons, Edward M. of New Mexico; Derraid M. of Olympia; 7 grandchildren. Mr. & Mrs. Martin recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Arlington United Church. Graveside services & interment will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale. Arrangements are under the direction of the Weller Funeral Home, Arlington.

MARTIN, John S., 98, of 1509 E. Victor St., died Monday (Dec. 14, 1981). Born Aug. 21, 1883, in Missouri, he had been a Bellingham resident for 10 years. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Beatrice, a son Merrel Martin; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Eloise Ulbick of City and Mrs. Bonnie Cook of Yakima; 2 step-sons, Burr Elliott of Yakima and Perry Elliott of Eugene; several grandchildren; 1 brother, Burt Martin of Selah, Wash. Funeral services will be conducted at Greenacres Memorial Park, Wed., Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. with Richard Talley officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Joseph A. "Joe", age 72 of 1510 Sycamore, passed away Thurs. May 28, (1981). Mr. Martin had been a life resident of Bellingham; retired owner of Joe Martin Sporting Goods; past president of Fairhaven Lions Club; life member of BPOE No. 194; member of the Bellingham Yacht Club; General Manager of the Bellingham Mariners and was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. He leaves to survive his wife Beryl I. of the family home; 1 son Richard P. of Twawwassen, B.C.; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother, John Martinolich of City. Mass of the Christian Burial Will be offered Monday June 1 at 10:30 a.m. from the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Jerome Dooley officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Josephine Victoria, 78, 341 Telegraph Road, Space 15, died Thursday, (Nov. 29, 1984). She was born Sept. 15, 1906, in Roseburg, Ore. She had lived in Bellingham for 17 years, coming here from Vancouver, Wash., area. She was a member of First Christian Church, Bellingham. Survivors include two sons, two daughters, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a sister. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Layne's Funeral home, Battleground, with burial in the cemetery in Battleground.

MARTIN, Joyce Marie, age 8, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin, of Wickersham, passed away at the Memorial Hospital in Sedro Woolley, Friday, August 1, (1952). Surviving are her father and mother; two sisters, Judy and Jane, and her grandparents, Mrs. Catherine Wood, of Sedro Woolley, and Mr. and Mrs. Home Martin, of Burlington. Funeral services will be conducted at the Lemley Mortuary in Sedro Woolley on Tuesday, August 5, at 2 p.m.

MARTIN, Jule Emil - Funeral service for Jule Emil Martin, age 88, of 409 York St., will be Tues. May 26, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Interment Lummi Island Cemetery. Mr. Martin passed away Thurs. May 21, 1987. A Whatcom County resident all of his life, he was a member of Sons of Norway; Alaska Fishermans Union; son of Emil & Sophia Martin, pioneer Lummi Island family, during the 1920's was Captain of the Ferry between the mainland & Lummi Island. He is survived by his son, Robert E. Martin of Silverdale; daughter, Grace E. Jensen of Seattle; 2 step-sons, Robert & Ron Ericksen, both of Ferndale; 2 nephews, Vincent & Kenneth Martin; niece Emily Smith. He was preceded in death by his brother William Martin & 2 wives, Edna Martin & Carrie Ericksen Martin.

MARTIN, Julius W., age 79, of Spokane, passed away on Sept. 5th, (1961). Mr. Martin was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was a resident of Whatcom and Skagit Counties for forty years prior to moving to Spokane seven years ago. Survivors are the widow, Grace, at home; one son, Glenn Martin, Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Connie Monroe, Spokane; three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Dickinson of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. D. Gerrard, Monday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

MARTIN, Kathleen F., age 71 of Burlington, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 1988 in Sedro Woolley. She was born Oct. 30, 1916 in Tacoma & had lived her life in the Burlington community. Her marriage to Glen H. Martin took place Jan. 3, 1936 in La Conner & he preceded her in death in 1962. She was a leading real estate sales person until her retirement & was a former member of the Skagit County Board of Realtors. She was member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Burlington, officer/founding member of Skagitonians Concerned About Nuclear Plants (SCANP) & a member of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare. She is survived by 2 daughters, JoAnn Martin, Buckley; Janey Martin, Olympia; 3 sons, Craig, Burlington; Paul, Bellevue & Timothy of Anacortes. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Kristina & Elizabeth Martin, Bellevue; Kallie & Tynan Martin, Anacortes; Corey Graves, Bellingham & Timothy Martin, Olympia. She was preceded in death by 1 sister, Marianna Gorman & 2 brothers, Dr. William Gorman & Dr. Robert Gorman. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thurs. March 3, at Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington. Mass of Christian Burial will be recited at 11 a.m., Friday, March 4, at St. Charles Catholic Church, Burlington. Interment will follow in the Burlington Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.

MARTIN, Keith Alan - Memorial services for Keith Alan Martin, who disappeared on Sept. 19, 1987, while boating on Lake Whatcom, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Firs Lounge, across from Geneva Community Church, with the Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Mr. Martin, 18, was born Oct. 26, 1970. He liked to fish, ski, swim and camp, and enjoyed animals and music. He attended Geneva Community Church most of his life and was involved in Sunday school activities and in church camps and conferences. He is survived by his parents, John and Beverly Martin, a brother, Michael, and a sister, Amy, all of the family home in Bellingham; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carr of Anacortes, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Martin of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives.

MARTIN, Lee N. (Hy), age 59, of 3110 Birchwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, February 21, (1960). Mr. Martin had resided in Whatcom County and Bellingham his entire life; was a carpenter; was a member of Kulshan Post No. 186, F. & A.M., of Blaine; was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Bellingham; was a member of the Carpenter's and Joiner's Union, Local No. 756. Survivors are his widow, Freda A., and one son, Jack, both at home; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Lee Hedrick, of Guam; three grandchildren; one brother, Jeff S. Martin of Point Roberts; one sister, Mrs. Marie Sutherland, of Bellingham; one nephew and two nieces. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Allen Wood Wednesday, February 24 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

MARTIN, Lena Louise (Cook) passed away peacefully on May 6, 2009. She was born to Johanna (Van Weerthuizen) and Leonard C. Cook on February 16, 1914, in Lynden, WA. After attending Lynden Schools, she went to secretary school and worked at a business in Seattle. In 1941, Lena moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the government. She moved back to Washington State in 1945 and worked with the Veteran's Administration. Lena met Verne Martin in 1946 when he worked as a carpenter and was hired to do remodeling in the office in which she worked. In the following year, Lena and Verne married and moved to Santa Ana, CA. While there, Lena and Verne had three children: Anita Louise (Choisser), Joel Steven, and Gregory. In 1953 the family moved back to Lynden and then to Bellingham, WA, in 1954. Lena worked in real estate and taught piano for several years. She was a long time attendee of Broadway Presbyterian Church and then Grace Community Church, where she played the piano and organ for years. Lena loved God and family above all else. She also greatly enjoyed gardening, sweets, and cooking. Lena took pleasure in saying grace before meals and spent much of her time caring for her flowers in her yard and at the church, and practicing her songs for the Sunday church service. She was especially proud of being awarded an appreciation plaque upon her retirement from her service to her church in 2005. In her later years, she enjoyed reading, playing board games, and visits/calls from family and friends. Lena was a unique and delightful person who will be remembered by many with "Lena stories." Lena was preceded in death by her son, Gregory; brothers, John, Marinus, William; sister, Gert, and her parents. She will be greatly missed by husband Verne Martin; daughter Anita and husband Bob Choisser of Vacaville, CA; son Joel and wife LeaAnn Martin of Bellingham; grandson Brady Martin of Vacaville, CA; granddaughters Jill and husband Lou Smith of Port Orchard, WA; Jana Martin of Reston, VA; and Janell Martin of Myrtle Beach, SC; great granddaughter Emma Briley Smith of Port Orchard, WA; and sister Johanna Pasma of Ripon, CA. Family and friends are invited to a memorial for Lena to be held at Grace Community Church 4454 Pacific Hwy., Bellingham on Saturday, May 9, from 2:00-4:00. Jerns Funeral Chapel Bellingham, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Leona, age 63, of 1284 Olympic Way, passed away at home Sunday, July 8, (1956). Mrs. Martin had resided in this community for the past 11 years and leaves to survive her husband Frank S. Martin at home; one son, Stuart Martin of Denver, Colo.; one grandson; one sister, Mrs. Ella Barbola of Berlin, Wisc.; two brothers, Arthur Landry of Bremerton and Harold Landry of Forks. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Thursday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. Final resting place Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Seattle.

MARTIN, Lester M., age 84, of 2210 Jefferson St., passed away Fri. March 4, (1983). Mr. Martin was a life resident of Bellingham and was a retired shingle weaver. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald and his wife Alive, who passed away in January of 1983. He leaves to survive 1 son Melvin & wife Clara Martin of City; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tues. March 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Interment Bay View.

MARTIN, Lilla T., age 88 of 5827 Seamount Drive, Ferndale, passed away Thursday, September 2, 1982. She was a Charter member of Eastern Star in Cleveland, Ohio and had lived in Ferndale since 1977. She leaves to survive 1 son, Harry Martin of Phoenix, Arizona; 3 daughters, Frances VanVliete of Ferndale; Georgina Gardner of Inglewood, California; Donna Whyman of Carson, California; 1 brother, Albert Tedrahn of Parma, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held Monday, September 6 at 7 p.m. in the noles Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held Friday, September 10 at 3 p.m. in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California.

MARTIN, Lillie B., age 83, of 1604 J St., passed away in a local hospital, Friday, Jan. 22, (1960). Mrs. Martin had resided in Whatcom County for the past 57 years and leaves to survive two sons, Jess and Herschel; one daughter, Mrs. Lea McGhee, all of this city; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters all in Kansas. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Lois M., age 63 of 245 Prince Ave., passed away Tues. March 31, (1987). Mrs. Martin had resided in Bellingham for the past 36 years and leaves to survive her husband Robert J. of the home; a son, Wendell Terry & wife Terry (sic) of Seattle; daughter, Renea & husband Bob Brown of City; 7 grandchildren, Jamie & Sky Terry of Seattle, Andy, Jennifer, Erika, Haley & Amy Brown all of City; her father, Lowell Moore of Laverne, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held Fri. April 3 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Louise - A funeral for Louise Martin formerly of Bellingham, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Cameron officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Martin died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998, in Silverdale. She was 78. Born March 28, 1920, to Ole and Anna Marie Hillessand Heggem in Velva, N.D., her family moved to Whatcom County in 1934. In 1995, Mrs. Martin moved to Bremerton to live near her daughter. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and crocheting and had a special interest in genealogy. A grandson, Keith Martin, preceded her in death. Survivors include husband Jack T. Martin, who she married in 1937; son John Martin of Bellingham; daughter Beverly Roe of Bremerton; sister Olga Newman of Velva; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.

MARTIN, Lucille Marguerite, 78, of Bellingham died Feb. 12, 1992, in a county hospital after a long illness. She was born Jan. 10, 1914, in Colberg, Mont., to John and Wilhmina (sic) Gamble. A resident of the Port Townsend area for 15 years, she moved to Bellingham a year and a half ago. Mrs. Martin worked for many years as an office clerk with Sears, Roebuck and Co. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting and was very active with the Port Townsend Senior Center. She is survived by her husband Charles of the family home; daughters Nona Dodd of Sedro-Woolley, Shirley Cilley of Seatttle, and Sharon Dodd of Bellingham; her sister Jacqueline Jones of Arizona; six grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Private family arrangements will be made in Port Townsend. Local arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

MARTIN, Lucy (Tina), age 76, of Rt. 1, Custer, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, July 24, (1962). She had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 36 years. Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Lucy Finkbonner, Mrs. Martha Finkbonner and Mrs. Ida O'Brine, all of Custer; Mrs. Betty Francisco, Mrs. Opal Inama and Mrs. Ethel Tyrrell, all of Bellingham; Mrs. Bertha Thompson of Winston, Ore., and Mrs. Ruby Worrell of Auke Bay, Alaska; four sons, Clarence of Custer, Joe of Sayler, Calif., Andy of Willamina, Ore., and Phyllip of Bellingham; 47 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Moles Funeral Home, Saturday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. with Dr. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Mabel Allen, age 60, of 1534 Franklin St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Dec. 9, (1955). Mrs. Martin had been a life resident of this community and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Julius W. at home; one son, Glenn Martin of Seattle, one daughter, Mrs. Constance Munroe of Spokane; three grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Jeffcott of Ferndale, Mrs. Marian Davis of Bothell, Mrs. Florence Chapin of Custer and Mrs. Jessie Radder of Seattle. The remains rest at Jones Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Elder Henry D. Jeffries Monday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

MARTIN, Mabel Valinda of Mount Vernon died at home Monday, Nov. 6, 1995. She was 80. No service will be held. Born July 30, 1915, to Frederick and Caroline Kirkeby Berg in Retlaw, Alberta, Canada, she moved to Bellingham as a child and attended Bellingham schools. She married Rex M. Martin on July 30, 1940 in Honolulu. They moved to Mount Vernon in 1975. A homemaker, Mrs. Martin enjoyed drawing, painting and sewing. She also loved animals. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1983. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Seattle. Arrangements by Hulbush Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.
(From The Bellingham Herald 9 Nov 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Magnus, of 1509 E. Victor, age 98, passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 21, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mr. Martin had resided in Whatcom County the past 55 years and was a retired logger. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Olaf Johnson of Everson; one son in Sweden; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted Thursday, June 24 at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Margaret Bea. - Graveside services for Margaret Bea Martin, 87, a former Sumas resident, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. The Rev. Neil Higbee will officiate. Mrs. Martin died Thursday at an Anacortes nursing home. She was born on Jan. 7, 1903, in Franklin, N.C., the daughter of Fred and Allie Henderson. She grew up on the East Coast, and moved to Washington in 1936. Mrs. Martin was a cook for several years in Sumas, and later worked in the mail-order departments of a Seattle Sears store. In 1947, she married Harry L. Martin, a brakeman-conductor for Northern Pacific Railroad. After his retirement from the railroad, the couple returned to Sumas to buy the restaurant where she once worked. Mr. Martin died in 1955. In 1970, Mrs. Martin moved to Concrete to be near her children. She was a member of Concrete Community Church and Concrete Senior Center. She was a resident of Anacortes the past five years. Survivors include a daughter, Kay Stafford, Concrete; four grandchildren; a sister, Mollie Simmons, Gastonia, N.C.; a half-sister, Charlotte Dahl, Bow; two half-brothers, Charles Henderson Tenino, and Thad Henderson, Sedro-Woolley; and nieces and nephews.

MARTIN, Margaret M. of 215 Dolphin Place, Bellingham, died at the age of 78 Sunday, January 10, 1982. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley in July 1981. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 15 years and was a member of the Cornwall Park Church of God. She leaves to survive 1 daughter, Betty Williamson of Bellingham; 1 son, Wesley Martin of California; 2 brothers, Clem Corbin of California; Charles of Arizona; 4 sisters, Jessie Lillar of Nevada; Ruby Doss of California; Dora Oswald of Oklahoma; and Minnie Mueller of New Mexico; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Friday, January 15 at 11 a.m. in The Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Vernie Tedder officiating. Interment to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Marguerite E., 61, of 316 West Lake Samish Drive died Monday, Aug. 17, 1992. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation is by Greenacres Memorial Park Crematorium. Born Aug. 29, 1930, in Vancouver, B.C., to Archie and Marian Dunning, Mrs. Martin moved to Whatcom County in 1966. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Martin of Seattle. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Marie L., age 92, of Bellingham, passed away Thurs., Aug. 2, 2001, in Bellingham. She was born Aug. 29, 1908, in Bergen, Norway to Jacob and Celia (Skaar) Lei and had been a resident of Whatcom County for 40 years. Mrs. Martin came to the U.S. in 1919 from Bergen. She was an Army nurse veteran of WWII. Mrs. Martin was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Chancel Guild, Son's of Norway, St. Lukes Alumni Association, Coin & Stamp Club and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and other card games, and collecting coins and stamps. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl in 1980 and son Ron in 1998. Survived by her daughter-in-law, Karla Martin of Bellingham sister, Ingrid Krogenas of Norway very special friends, Owen and Teddy Olsen of Bellingham sister-in-law, Billie Martin of Arizona nephew, Ray & wife Mary Lee of Stanwood and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Tues., Aug. 7, 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Father Bob Christie officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Marie Leonie, age 90 years, 1509 E. Victor, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, April 17, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Martin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 43 years. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Altar Society. Surviving relatives include one son, George A. Martin, of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Knutsen, of Anacortes; five grandchildren, Mrs. Maxine Zorotovich, Marilyn Martin, and Robert J. Martin, all of Bellingham, and Donald Knutsen of Anacortes, and Loren Knutsen, of Seattle; four great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. M. B. LeGare, of Fall River, Mass., Miss Yvonnie Gravel, of New York City, and Miss Exerine Gravel, of Long Island, New York; one nephew and two nieces. Rosary will be said Sunday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be read Monday, April 22, at 10 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption, pastor officiating. Interment, Greenacres.

MARTIN, Marie M. - Services for Mrs. Marie M. Martin, 89, 1509 E. Victor St., were held Friday afternoon at Woodlawn Cemetery followed by cremation. A county resident for the past 34 years, Mrs. Martin died Wednesday (Dec. 11, 1974). She is survived by two sons, Jack Leech of Bellingham and Dale Leech of Lummi Island; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald 13 Dec 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Marion Alice, age 71, of Seattle, passed away in Seattle Dec. 26, (1984). She was born in Everson and lived there many years. Memorial services were held Saturday, Dec. 29, in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gus Bess officiating. She is survived by her husband, Ernest of Seattle; two daughters, Ramona Knutson and Sandra Goble, both of Seattle; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Arnold Schott of Beaver, Wash., and Ted Schott of Sequim; three sisters, Inez Bergdal and Ella Weissenborn, both of Bellingham and Alma Kirkman of Forks. There are numerous nieces and nephews. A son, Ronald Jenkins, preceded her in death. Arrangements were by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Lynden Tribune, January 9, 1985)

MARTIN, Marvin - Funeral services for Mr. Marvin Martin, age 79, who died in Bellingham on Thursday, May 9, (1985) were conducted on Monday, May 13, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial followed in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Marin, of 483 2nd St. Sumas, was born in Elmo, Missouri, and came to Whatcom County in 1943. For 25 years he was employed at Great Western Lumber Company in Everson and was a member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union No. 2667. He was married to his wife, Gladys, in Iowa on July 17, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; a son, Curtis and wife Betty of Sumas; three grandchildren, Barry and wife Lean Martin of Sumas; Brenda Martin in Arizona; a great-granddaughter, Casey Rogers; a brother, Byron Martin in Missouri; two sister, Mrs. Ruth Weir of Bellingham and Mrs. Marjorie Porter in Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Lynden Tribune, May 15, 1985)

MARTIN, Mary Ann, age 83, of 1500 Broadway, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, March 18, (1950). Mrs. Martin had resided in this community for the past 10 years and was a member of the Broadway United Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are four sons, Fred A. of Bellingham, Bill of Harlan, Ore., Art of Harlem, Mont., and Jack of Edmonton, Alberta, Can.; seven daughters, Mrs. Hazil Addicott of Bellingham, Mrs. Mable Washburn of Woodburn, Ore., Mrs. Leon Frisbie of Little Fork, Minn., Mrs. Martin Hegland of White Earth, N.D., Mrs. Henry Norby of Charleston, N.D., Mrs. Ed Mortensen and Mrs. Fred Carter, both of Denver, Colo.; 59 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Grant Whipple, Tuesday, March 21, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Mary Velma "Hey-u-queth" of Lummi Nation, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, died on Wednesday, July 29, 1998. She was 68. On December 12, 1946 she married Roy Martin in Bellingham. For over twenty years she was a teacher and taught at Mountain View School in Ferndale, the Lummi Head Start Program, and Summer Work Study Group, and other Whatcom County schools. She coached Little League and was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church. Some favorite pastimes included watching baseball on TV, playing Bingo, attending church gatherings, traveling, gather and make cedar baskets. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband Roy Martin's daughters Marcella LaClair, Colleen James, Margaret Martin and Carmen Martin all of Lummi Nation; sons Dean Martin of Kake, AK, Mark Martin, Jay Martin, Wendel Martin; sisters Violet Adams, Florence Casimir; brothers Jim Wilson, Michael Wilson, and Gordon Wilson all of Lummi Nation; thirty-seven grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A son Roy Martin preceded her in death in 1975. A Vigil Service will be Friday, July 31, 1998, 7 p.m. at Wexliem (Lummi Community Center). The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, August 1, 1998, 10 a.m. also at Wexliem with The Reverend Pat Davis officiating. Graveside Service will follow at Lummi Nation Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Mayme H., age 79 of 506 South State St., City, passed away Tuesday, April 8, (1975). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Miss Martin was a retired school teacher, Bellingham School District and a member of the Congregational Church, St. Luke's Assistance League, and Retired Teachers Assoc. Surviving close friend, Miss Clare Kersting, City. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home with Dr. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Cremation.

MARTIN, Neil E. - A funeral service for Neil E. Martin of Ferndale will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wex li em, with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. A graveside service will follow at Lummi Nation Cemetery. Mr. Martin died Thursday, Oct 22, 1998. He was 42. He was born Oct. 26, 1955, in Bellingham to Wesley and Elizabeth (Garipee) Martin. He worked his whole life as a commercial fisher. Mr. Martin enjoyed playing baseball and was committed to Lummi Nation as an active voting member. In his early years, he served as an altar boy. He was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Gregory Martin in 1978 and infants Wesley Martin and Brian Martin; and sisters Faith Martin in 1982 and infant Charity Martin. Survivors include his brother, August F. Martin of Bellingham; sisters Cassandra Misanes, Martine Martin, Josephine Martin, Emmeline Martin and Hope Martin, all of Ferndale; and one niece. A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wex li em. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Nida Helen - Former Bellingham resident Nida Helen Martin, 64, died April 16th, 1997 at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage Alaska. The funeral was held Monday April 21st at Witzleben's funeral home, with burial following at Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery. An Alaska native, Mrs. Martin was born Dec. 5, 1932, in King Cove, Alaska. Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband Gerald Martin of Anchorage; sons & daughters in-law Dennis & Penny Mack of Ferndale, WA and Carl & Debra Mack of Unalaska. Grandchildren Ryan, Melissa, Janey & Karla Mack all of WA, Carl & Judy Mack both of Anchorage, AK and Dolores Mack of Unalaska; great granddaughters Tracii (sic) Kohler & Justine Mack of Anchorage, AK; brother(s) Nels & Oscar Wilson both of King Cove, AK. Many nieces & nephews.

MARTIN, Nina J. age 93 of 2410 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham died at a local nursing home Friday, Oct. 27, 1989. She was born May 14, 1896 in Wisconsin, and moved to this area in 1974. She attended the Catholic Church, was a member of the B'ham Senior Center, and completed nurse's training in Butte, Montana. She leaves to survive her daughter in law Ruth Martin of B'ham; 3 grandchildren, Ronald Martin of Kirkland, Kim Martin of Seattle, and Glenn Martin of Lacrosse; 3 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and son. Remains will be forwarded to Sand Point, Idaho for burial. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MARTIN, Norma V., age 79 of 500 E. Maple St., passed away Monday, July 29. Miss Martin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was retired teacher at Bellingham High School. She was a member of the Washington and National Teachers Assoc., the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority at the University of Idaho. She leaves to survive 2 nieces, Mrs. Virginia Lomax of Federal Way and Mrs. Norma Jean Beierl of Seattle, several grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 1 at 1 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. John B. Winn Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jul 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Ottimer L. (Bob), age 78, who resided at 1532 Humboldt St., passed away at that residence on Friday, March 21, following a lingering illness. Mr. Martin had resided in Bellingham for the past 54 years and was a retired lumberman. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, also a member of the Woodmen of the World. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Bobetta Brandt of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Forest Gingery, Ind.; Mrs. Anna Roedocker, Ohio; Mrs. Grace Dunn of Idaho; five grandchildren, Mrs. Barbara Medema, Mrs. Donna Porter, Miss Sharon and Karen Brandt, Henry Brandt; one great-granddaughter, Miss Kim Marie Porter, all of Bellingham. Rev. Don Swerdfeger, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church will officiate at funeral services on Monday, March 24, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Cremation. Honorary pall bearers will be A. A. Page, Ed Rice, Frank Settle, Carl Stinger, John Brandt, Julius Smircich.

MARTIN, Patricia M., of 209 S. Washington St., Everson, died Monday, Jan. 3, 1994, of natural causes. She was 72. No local services will be held. Mrs. Martin was born April 26, 1921, to Norman and Alice Sloan Hetherington in Brisbane, Australia. She married Charles A. Martin in 1945 in Australia. A housewife, she lived in Whatcom County for 20 years. Her husband died Tuesday. He was 73. Survivors include son Patrick Martin of Everson; daughters Catherine Franklin of Portland, Ore. Sabra Martin of Tulsa, Okla., and Elizabeth Martin of California; and two grandchildren. Local arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Patrick Timothy, age 3 months, of 3712 York Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 3, (1953). Surviving relatives include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Martin; two brothers, Michael L., and Steven H., and a sister, Terry L, all at the family home; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Martin, and Mrs. Louise Hutchinson, all of Bellingham. Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence, Tuesday, May 5, at 3:30 p.m., in Babyland at Bay View Cemetery, under the direction of the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

MARTIN, Paul, age 32 years, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Martin, passed away at his home, 405 York Street, Monday, July 28, (1947). Paul had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fifteen years and was employed by Buchan's Bakery. He was a member of the Local Baker's Union No. 473. Surviving relatives include, beside the parents, one brother, Glen Martin, of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Constance Monroe, Opportunity, Wash., and numerous other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Wednesday, July 30, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Mrs. O. T. Field, officiating. Interment in Bay View cemetery.

MARTIN, Phyllip John passed away May 17, 2009. He was born March 13, 1924 in Pt. Roberts, WA to William Henry and Lucy Altina Milligan Martin. Phyllip was the 13th child of a family of 14. His grandparents on both sides were early arrivals to the Northern Section of Whatcom Co. Phyllip's grandfather, Serril Jacob Martin and wife, Frances F. Holmes Martin (both born in NY) arrived at Semiahmoo in the spring of 1872. Serril took out a homestead and was proving up on it when it ended up across the U.S. Canadian Border in the fall of 1872 after Germany's Kaiser Willhelm finally decided where to establish the Border ending the Pig War. He eventually sold the homestead and located in Blaine. Phyllip's mother's family came out on the first Canadian Pacific Railroad that carried passengers from coast to coast. She was two years old. She was born on the Gaspe Penn. to John Eli Milligan and Elizabeth Margaret McCormick Milligan in 1885. Most of Phyllip's siblings were born in Pt. Roberts. Phyllip's family moved to Bellingham, where he attended Roeder Grade School until his father bought acreage where Mobil Refinery (Conoco Phillips) is now located in the Mt. View area. Phyllip joined the Marines when of age, and served in the South Pacific until WWII ended. He worked as an electrician for Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Co. (later GP) for 36 years before retiring. Phyllip met his wife to be, Zelda "Pat" O'Brine in 1946 and they eventually married. They had two sons, Brian Henry Martin and Wade Allen Martin. Phyllip loved boating and sport fishing. On one boating outing, when the water became more than Pat cared for, they started looking for property on Lummi Is. They found a lovely, secluded sandy beach approachable by water or an old logging road, and bought the beach front property on Lummi Is. in 1956. Pat's parents soon after bought a lot next them, and then a sister and husband did also. It was a wonderful place to camp on the weekends. Brothers, sisters, and lots of nieces and nephews enjoyed all the fun of camping, fishing, swimming, boating, etc. Phyllip and Pat eventually built a residence and moved full time to the Island, commuting to work in Bellingham on the six car ferry. Phyllip is survived by his wife, Zelda of 62 years; son, Brian Martin and wife, Carol and Wade Martin and wife, Eileen; grandchildren, Shara Benner, Krista, Patricia and Justin Martin, Danielle Adelman, and Jennifer and PJ (Phyllip John II) Martin; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Alexandra Benner, Skyler and Ariana Martin, and Benjamin and Lukas Adelman. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, 5700 Northwest Dr.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Rex M., 77, 2400 Donovan Ave, died Saturday (Oct. 15, 1983). He was born Nov. 17, 1905 and had been a Bellingham resident for the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Valinda M. Martin, and numerous nieces and nephews. At his request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
(The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Roy C. Jr. - A 27-year old Marietta man, Roy C. Martin Jr. died Thursday (Oct. 23, 1975) in a Seattle hospital from injuries he received when struck by a train in Bellingham on Sept 16. He was hit while walking along the tracks near Roeder Avenue and Seaview Drive, police reported. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Martin was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday. He was a Navy veteran and served as a frogman with the carrier Yorktown during the Apollo splashdown. Survivors include his widow, Jackie; a son Randy and two daughters Raydean and Selina; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin Sr., of Lummi; four brothers, Dean, Mark, Jay and Wendell, all of Lummi; four sisters, Colleen James and Marcella, Margaret and Carmen Martin, all of Lummi; his grandmother, Elizabeth Martin, of Lummi, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Vigil prayer services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Military honors and burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Roy H., age 79, of Lummi Nation, passed away on Monday February 14, 2005. He was born on August 22, 1925 in Bellingham, WA to Francis and Isabelle Martin. He married Mary Wilson on December 12, 1946 in Bellingham. They were married for 53 years, until her death in 1998. Roy served in the U.S. Navy, as a WWII Veteran, in the South Pacific on the U.S.S. Citkoh Bay (CVE86). He was a member of the Lummi American Legion Post. Roy worked at Intalco for 10 years, as a logger for 17 years and he was a fisherman all of his life. He loved to fish, smoke salmon, and to carve. Roy was a huge Seattle Mariners fan and loved to watch baseball, but his favorite times were those spent with his wife and family. He loved being a grandpa and great-grandpa to his grandkids. His wife, Mary; and his sons, Roy, Dean and Jay Martin, preceded Roy in death. He is survived by daughters, Marcella LaClair, Colleen James, Margaret Martin and Carmen Martin, all of Lummi Nation; sons, Mark Martin, Wendell Martin; grandsons, Marcell and Shane Martin, who were raised as his sons; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Prayer Service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2005 at Wexliem Community Center. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 18, 2005 at Wexliem, with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Feb 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Russell Dean - Funeral services for R. Dean Martin, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the United Church of Ferndale with the Rev. Dick Wyanski and the Rev. Robert E. Johnson officiating. Mr. Martin of 1625 Main St., Ferndale, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 1990) at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born March 20, 1928, in Missouri and moved to Whatcom County in 1941. He had owned and operated Martin's Radiator and Exhaust. He enjoyed fishing and bowling. He married Rosalie Nolan on Aug. 1, 1987, in Ferndale. She survives at the family home. Other survivors include sons Bill Martin of Bellingham and Tom Thompson of Oregon, stepchildren Marlin Honrud and Vonda Honrud of Ferndale, two grandsons, sister Phyllis Quinn of Everson, brothers Jim Martin of Custer and Larry Martin of Lynden and numerous other relatives. Burial will be in Nooksack Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Russell Irwin, 70, a former Bellingham resident who lived in Chula Vista, Calif., died Monday (June 11, 1990) at home. He was born Dec. 18, 1919, in Bellingham, where he grew up. Mr. Martin graduated from Bellingham High School. He served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Mr. Martin was a structural mechanic in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1971, when he went to work at the North Island Naval Air Facility at Coronada, Calif. He retired in the mid-1980s. He married Modena Henry on Oct. 3, 1945, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include his wife Modena, of the family home; a brother, Jesse Martin Jr. of Bellingham; sisters Jeanette Radke of Bellingham; and Phyllis Martin of Lakesburg, Wash.; and his aunt, Lena McGhee of Bellingham, who reared him.

MARTIN, Ruth H., age 80 of 1412 E. Maplewood, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 1978. She came to Bellingham from Oregon in a covered wagon 76 years ago. A resident of this community since 1902, she was a 56 year member of the Salvation Army. She is survived by 2 sons, Vincent Martin and Kenneth Martin, both of Bellingham; 1 brother, Purley Atkins, City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Grace Taylor of Hayward, Calif. and Mrs. Ruby Mullinex of Alhambra, Calif.; 2 grandchildren. Services Thurs., Sept. 21, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Captain William Nottle officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Ruth Nina, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Alderwood Park Convalescent Center in Bellingham. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Gooding, Bellingham, born February 5, 1915. Nina graduated from Harmony High School in 1932 and attended The Bellingham Business College. In 1936, as an usherette and cashier at the Avalon Theatre Box Office in Bellingham, she was the pretty redhead, always with a ready smile. Wanting to expand her wings, she chose Burbank, California, as a good starting place. There, she was an assistant to California Assemblyman Russell. She met Paul Martin, a cameraman for Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, and they were married in 1945. Nina was very talented as a seamstress, making tailored suits, coast, gowns and other women's clothing. She also excelled in needlepoint and other hobbies. Along with this, she was noted for her exceptional personality and generosity. Nina and Paul took many wonderful trips to far destinations around the globe. After retiring, she and Paul moved to Sequim for 10 years, then to Mt. Vernon for the past 20 years. Paul passed away in 1999. She is survived by her brother Harvey (Virginia) Gooding; sister Sadie Pearl Hohl; and brother George (Carol) Gooding all of Bellingham. Her sister Edna (Joe) Dahlgren is deceased. Special thoughtfulness, interest and attention was given to her through the years by her niece Sheryl (Candy) and her husband, Don McIntosh of Bellingham. Other nieces and nephews are: Joel (Ingrid) Dahlgren of Forks; Richard Dahlgren of Lynden; Kay (Richard) Larson of Sumas; Jerry (Kathy) Hohl of Bellingham; Susan (Clint) Parker of Sedro Woolley; Jim (Susan) Gooding of Ferndale; Diana (Steve) Williamson of Bellingham; Steve Gooding of Chandler, Arizona; and Phil (Barbara) Gooding of San Francisco, California. Nina lived for the springtime, loved all flowers, and relished a good cheese enchilada. She will be sadly missed by those who had the honor of knowing her; she was a true, gracious lady with a very kind soul. A heartfelt thank you goes to Joyce, Elizabeth and the staff at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center for making Nina's final days peaceful. A private burial will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park with no services. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park & On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Ryan Lee, age 2 days, Marietta, passed away Sat. Nov. 24, 1979. Mass of Christian burial will be Tues., Nov. 27, 1979 at St. Joachim's at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Lummi Reservation Cemetery, under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Sara Elizabeth (Bessie), age 83, of Route 2, Everson, passed away suddenly at home Saturday, November 26, (1966). Mrs. Martin was born at John's Mill, Missouri and had been a resident of the Everson area since 1902. She was married to Tom Martin in 1915 at Springfield, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1965. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30 at 2 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden with the Rev. Gerald J. Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery.

MARTIN, Stella M., age 71 of 1520 Electric Ave., passed away Monday, June 9, (1975). She was a lifetime resident of this community. Surviving husband Herschel; 2 sons, Jack Martin, City; Robert Martin, Ferndale; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday, June 12 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Stella R., age 70, 3104 Orleans Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Dec. 18, (1962). Mrs. Martin was a 25-year resident of Bellingham, and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A., in July of this year. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church; the Lake Padden Home Demonstration Club, and the Auxiliary of the South Bellingham Community Club. Survivors are four sons, Manuel A. Robinson, city, Julian Robinson, Mobile, Ala., John Robinson, Chinook, Mont.; Raymond Robinson, Shelby, Mont.; one daughter, Mrs. C. A. Martin, Harlem, Mont.; 22 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; five brothers, Clarence Vangen, Samish, N.D., Willard, Newton, N.D., Alvin, Tacoma, Ralph and Ruben of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hendrickson, Newtown, N.D., Mrs. Charles Hegla, Seattle, and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Robert Irwin, Friday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

MARTIN, Svea A., passed away Oct. 1, (1979. Lived in Bellingham for 32 years, graduate of Bellingham High School, was married 55 years. Wife of Edward M. of Seattle; sister of Violet Henderson, Garibaldi, Oregon and Anna Belle Hulford, Bellingham; also numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services Saturday at 11 a.m. Evergreen Memorial Park, Seattle. Arrangements by Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, Seattle. [b. Dec. 7, 1904 MN]

MARTIN, T. C., Sr. of 3599 Bay Road, Ferndale, died at St. Joseph Hospital on Friday, Jan. 7, 1994. He was 82. No services will be held. Born Nov. 2, 1911, in King County, Texas, to Dryden and Minnie Martin, he worked for 20 years as a truck driver. A member of the Masons in Santa Ana, Calif., he moved to Ferndale in 1982. Survivors include sons Ted L. Martin of Orange, Calif., T. C. Martin Jr. of California and Thomas W. Martin of Texas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

MARTIN, Thomas, age 82 years, passed away at his home, 1207 1/2 State Street, Monday night, July 9, (1945). Mr. Martin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 35 years. He is survived by a brother-in-law, Johan Olsen, of Tarzana, California. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral announcements will be made later.

MARTIN, Thomas, age 82 of Route 2, Everson, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, December 30, (1965). A retired farmer he had made his home in the Everson area since 1902. Survived by his wife, Bessie, a brother, Arthur, both of Everson. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Tuesday, January 4 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation will follow.

MARTIN, Thomas John of Lynden died Monday, Nov. 14, 1994 at Christian Rest Home in Lynden. He was 63. No services will be held. Burial will be in Ten Mile Cemetery. Born April 9, 1931 to Albert and Della Bossenbrock Martin in Bellingham, he grew up in the Ten Mile area. Survivors include sister Donna Love of Des Moines, brother Jerry Martin of Alaska and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Nov 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Timothy E., 21, 3612 Guide Meridian Rd., died Saturday (April 21, 1974) in an auto accident in Bellingham. Survivors include his father, Harvey Martin of Oregon and a sister, Sandra Henderson of Bellingham. Services are pending at Westford Funeral Home.

MARTIN, Vern Forrest, age 74, of Ferndale, passed away Sat., May 2, 1998, at home. He was born Feb. 28, 1924 in Kelso, WA to Forrest and Margaret (Larmer) Martin. He was a graduate of Lacrosse High School in 1942 and had the honor of being an Eagle Scout. He married Dorothy Carson on June 4, 1949 in Issaquah. Vern was a Superintendent for General Construction Company in Seattle for 37 years. He worked construction in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and was in charge of the "First Modules" on the North Slope. He had been a Whatcom County resident for 15 years and prior to that lived in Issaquah for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, building, and gardening. Since retiring in 1985, Vern and Dot have spent winters in Yuma, AZ. Survived by his wife Dorothy Martin of the family home; daughter Valerie Martin of Kirkland; son Jerry Martin and wife Karoline of Custer; grandsons, Bo and Jon Martin; and numerous other family members. Preceded in death by brother, Delbert Martin and sister, Violet Stach, both of Seattle. A funeral service will be held Fri., May 8, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Al Currier officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 May 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Verne Ralph (age 88) passed away peacefully on November 19, 2009 in Bellingham, Washington. He was born to Charles Avery and Retta Staley Martin on October 20, 1921 in Ottawa, Kansas. After attending school in Kansas, Verne's family moved to Ontario, OR, Leavenworth, WA, and Everett, WA. While in Everett, Verne began work in construction and carpentry and was proud of being part of the crew that built the Skagit Bell Sternwheeler. Verne joined the Navy and served in the Seabees from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. He served in several camps in the U.S. and in the South Pacific, eventually working with his serviceman cousin, Roger, in Hawaii. In the service and as a civilian afterwards, Verne worked as a carpenter. He moved to Bellingham in 1946 and continued working in the carpentry industry and recently receiving his 60 year pin. Verne met Lena Cook when he was hired to do remodeling in the office in which Lena worked. In 1947, Verne and Lena married and moved to Santa Ana, California. While there, Lena and Verne had three children: Anita Louise, Joel Steven, and Gregory Irl. In 1953 the family moved back to Lynden and then to Bellingham, Washington, in 1954. Verne continued to work as a carpenter for Overhead Door Company until retirement in 1985. Verne loved spending time with family, taking fishing trips with his friends, working on old cars, watching television, playing card games, and caring for his beloved cat, Mikey. Verne was preceded in death by his wife, Lena (who passed away in May of 2009), son Gregory, brothers Charles, Jack, Lawrence, and Irl, sisters Stella and Opal, and his parents. He will be greatly missed by daughter Anita and husband Bob Choisser of Vacaville, CA, son Joel and wife LeaAnn Martin of Bellingham, grandson Brady Martin of San Rafael, CA, granddaughters Jill and husband Lou Smith of Port Orchard, WA, Jana Martin of Reston, VA, and Janell Martin of Myrtle Beach, S.C., great granddaughter Emma Briley Smith of Port Orchard, WA, brothers Delph of Baker City, OR and Doral of Sedro Woolley, WA, and one nephew and many nieces. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel 800 E. Sunset Dr. Bellingham, WA. Family and friends are invited to a memorial for Verne to be held at Jerns Funeral Home on Saturday, November 28, at 3:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held. Jerns Funeral Chapel Bellingham, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Nov 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, Vicky, age 21 of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 15, (1977) at Samish Island. She was born Jan. 4, 1956 in Seattle, the daughter of Garry and Joanne Martin. She was a 1974 graduate of Mt. Baker High School and was presently enrolled at Skagit Business College. She had attended Emmanuael Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garry Martin, Bow; 3 brothers, John, Vancouver, Wa., Jeff of Seattle, Joey at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Kerlee, Allen, Wa., Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Martin, Samish Island. She was preceded in death by a brother, Garry Jr. in 1965. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19 at Bay View, Skagit County Cemetery with Pastor D. Thurlow Yaxley of Emmanuel Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements were made by Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.

MARTIN, Vivian, a former Whatcom County resident and co-founder of King;s Garden/CHRISTA Ministries, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1992, in Seattle. She was 85. She was born Jan. 30, 1907, to Carl and Matilda Carlson. She graduated from Toppenish High school and attended Success Business College. Her first employment was as a secretary for the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company in Bellingham. She married Mike Martin of Bellingham in 1926. He died in 1961. Together with her husband, she founded King's Garden and CHRISTA Ministries, a Christian service organization. She was the librarian at King's Elementary School in Seattle and Esperance Baptist Church in Edmonds. She also traveled and taught at the government teachers college in New Guinea. Survivors include her sons Curtis Martin and Michael Martin, both of Seattle; her daughter Joyce Brown of Indianola, Wash.; her foster daughter Joanne Luke of Moses Lake; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A memorial services was at 2 p.m. Thursday in Esperance Baptist Church in Edmonds.

MARTIN, Walter A., age 82, passed away at the family home, 610 State Street, Wednesday, November 8, (1950). Mr. Martin had resided in this community for the past 44 years and had been a well-known attorney. Deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; was a member of the Washington State Bar Association; the Knights of Pythias, and was past grand master of the Odd Fellows. Surviving relatives are one step-son, Carlyle Crum, of Bellingham; four grandchildren including Miss Gloria Crum, of Bellingham, and two great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick and officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Monday, November 13 at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

MARTIN, Wesley C., age 54 of 4245 Lummi Shore Road, Ferndale, passed away Friday, February 12, 1982. He was a life time resident of the Lummi Reservation and a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Wesley had been employed at Intalco for 8 years, and spent most of his life working as a commercial fisherman. In his younger years, he had been active with the Lummi Baseball team and was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; 2 sons, August and Neil of Lummi; 6 daughters, Cassandra Misanes; Martine Jefferson; Josephine Misanes; Emmeline Martin; Faith Martin & Hope Martin, all of Lummi; 2 brothers, Henry Martin and Francis Martin, both of Lummi; 7 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 14 in Moles Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by Father Joseph Brown Monday, February 15 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi reservation Cemetery.

MARTIN, Wesley G., age 77 who resided at 215 Dalphin Place Road, passed away Tuesday July 21, 1981. He was a retired painter; a resident of Bellingham for the past 15 years; and a member of the Cornwall Park Church of God. He leaves to survive: his wife Margaret of the family residence; 1 son, Wesley Martin of California; a daughter, Betty Williamson of Bellingham; 1 brother Victor Martin of Missouri; 2 sisters, Frieda Luton of Kansas; Violet Diel of California; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. in the Cornwall Park Church of God, Rev. Vern Tedder officiating, with interment to follow in Greenacres Park. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, William "Bill" of 2500 Eldridge Avenue, passed away Thursday, May 7, (1953) at the age of 85 years, following a lingering illness. Mr. Martin had resided in Bellingham for the past 65 years and was a retired shingle weaver. He leaves to survive two sons, Lester Martin of Bellingham, and Mervin Martin, of Sedro Woolley; two grandsons, Melvin and Donald, both of Bellingham; and three great-grandchildren. The Rev. Norman Harrison, pastor of the United Broadway Presbyterian Church will officiate at funeral services Monday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. within the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

MARTIN, William, age 59, passed away at the family home, 2101 O St., Sunday, March 28, (1954). Mr. Martin had been a life resident of this community and was the owner and manager of the Martin Plumbing Co.; was a member of the Broadway United Presbyterian Church; a veteran of World War I and member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, and was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M. Surviving relatives are his widow, Anna, at home; one son, Jack Cameron Martin of Bellingham; three grandchildren, and six brothers, Fred of Tokeland, Wash., Albert of Rt. 2, Lynden, Henry of Renton, Raymond in California, Phillip of Mt. Vernon, and Leonard of Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Norman B. Harrison, Tuesday, March 30, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, William D., age 63, Sedro Woolley, passed away in that city Tuesday, January 28, (1964). Mr. Martin had resided in Sedro Woolley the past four years, and prior to that time had been a surveyor for the State of California for many years before his retirement. He was a veteran of WWII. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Compton, city; Mrs. Helen Walling, Vancouver, Wash.; Mrs. Gladys M. Tranas, city; one brother, Glenn M. Martin, Stockton, Cal., and numerous nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be conducted by Les Thompson Friday, January 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

MARTIN, William H. (Bill), aged 63 years of Route 1, Custer, passed away suddenly Monday, July 24, (1944). Mr. Martin had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past fifty years. He was a member of C.I.O. Local No. 46, and was employed by the Sanders Logging Company at the time of his death. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Lucy A. Martin, four sons, Clarence of the home, Joe, of Grande Rounde, Ore., Andy, of Custer, Wash. and Phillip, U.S. marines, Oceanside, Calif.; nine daughters, Mrs. May Spencer, Willaminia, Ore., Mrs. Lucy Finkbonner, Ferndale, Frances Francisco, city, Mrs. Opal Inama, city, Mrs. Ethel King, city, Mrs. Bertha Adams, city, Mrs. Martha Finkbonner, Ferndale, Mrs. Ruby Kelly, Grande Rounde, Ore., Miss Ida of the home, and twenty-four grandchildren. The remains rest at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home where services will be held from the Cathedral Chapel, Saturday, July 29, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ralph A. Stevens, pastor of the Eureka Methodist Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery (reinterred Greenacres in 1962).
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jul 1944) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MARTIN, William H., age 72 of 2205 Williams St., passed away in a Vancouver hospital Monday, April 13, (1964) following an extended illness. Mr. Martin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 42 years and was a retired bus driver. He was a veteran of WWI, having served in the Canadian Army and a member of the Calvary Temple. Survived by his wife, Ella M.; 2 sons, William M. and Ben J., both of Seattle; 4 daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Slavens, Hawaii; Mrs. Katherine Quimby of El Paso, Texas; Miss Beverly Martin at home; Mrs. Mary Lou Westman of Montlake Terrace; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ellie Levins, Mrs. Wilda Little, both of Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. Elizabeth Cook and Mrs. Margaret Elliott, both of Winnipeg, Canada. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 17 at 1 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon, pastor of the Calvary Temple officiating. Interment Woodlawn.

MARTIN, William J., age 92, 1218 E. Victor Street, passed away at home Monday, Oct. 22, (1962). Mr. Martin was a 61-year resident of this community, was a retired farmer and millworker, and a member of the Free Methodist Church. His wife Emily, preceded him in death September 24 of this year. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Compton, Bellingham, Mrs. Helen Walling, Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. Gladys M. Tranos, at home; two sons, William D., Sedro Woolley, Glenn M., Stockton, Calif.; eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, David Martin, Hamlet, Ind., and one sister, Mrs. Martha Krysiak, Hamlet, Ind. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. R. E. Slingerland, Thursday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

MARTIN, William N. - Memorial services for former Bellingham resident William N. Martin, 101, of Seattle will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Judson Park Retirement Home, Des Moines. Mr. Martin died Thursday (Sept. 18, 1986) in Renton. He was born March 9, 1895, in Sheridan, Ore. He and his wife, Emma, lived several years in Alki, Wash., and later lived in Bellingham. The two lived in the Judson Park Retirement home for the past 24 years. During his early years, Mr. Martin worked in logging camps and saw mills. He retired at age 70 from Stetson Post Lumber Co. (U.S. Plywood). He was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church in Bellingham and of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. He also attended the First Baptist Church in Des Moines. His wife died earlier this year. Their son, Harry M. Martin, died earlier. Survivors include two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one niece; four nephews; numerous great-nieces and nephews; numerous great-great nieces and nephews; and two of great-great-great-great generation relatives. Arrangement are by Bleitz Funeral Home of Seattle.

---

Back to Obituary Index

Back to Whatcom GenWeb Home Page