WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     BAR - BARO

BARBEAU, Elizabeth D., age 72 of 1400 12th St., passed away Thurs., Feb. 2, (1978). A life time resident of Bellingham, she was a licensed practical nurse. Surviving are 3 sons, Donald of Steilacoom, Bruce of Lynnwood and Richard in Calif.; a brother, Harry Lee of Aberdeen; a sister, Jean Mandell of Tex. and 2 sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Lowry and Annie Lee both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel Weds. Feb. 8th at 2 p.m. followed by burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARBEAU, Henry "Skip" of Hoko Camp, Wash., died at Forks, Wash., Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, (1958) following a short illness. Mr. Barbeau was born in Bellingham, May 17, 1896, and lived in Bellingham until 18 years ago when he came to Clallam County. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Johnston of Bellingham; his step-father, Wilson Johnston; his wife, Doris Barbeau of Hoko; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Carlson of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Lurene Goodman of Portland, Ore.; three sisters, Elvina Conlin of Tacoma, Mrs. Minnie Jenkins of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Juennette Baker of Germany; two brothers, George Barbeau of Sacramento, Calif., Fred Barbeau of Tacoma; three step-sisters, Mrs. Pearl Mortimore, Mrs. Marian Brown, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Goldie Hobbs of Pomona, Calif.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. The remains lie in state at the Jones Funeral Home in Bellingham, Saturday and Sunday. Graveside services will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m.

BARBEAU, Peter J., age 91 of Blaine passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle, Sunday, July 31, (1955) following a lingering illness. He was a Spanish-American War Veteran and a member of the Kulshan Masonic Lodge of Blaine. He is survived by his wife, Anna E., of Blaine, three sons, Donald Barbeau of Seattle, Robert of Cordova, Alaska and Franklin of St. Helens, Oregon; 6 grandchildren, two brothers, John Barbeau of San Diego, Ben of Brainerd; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 3 at 4 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. Cremation.

BARBEE, John S., who resided at 343 South Garden St., passed away Thursday, March 29, (1956) following a lingering illness. Mr. Barbee had resided in Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a member of the Painters Union Local No. 924. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Annetta Barbee at home; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Hogg of Honolulu, Hawaii, also several nieces and nephews. Private Christian Science services will be conducted in the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home Monday, April 2, at 10 a.m., followed by interment in Bay View Cemetery.

BARBER, Claude J., 1534 Grant Street, passed away at a Tacoma hospital, Thursday, October 16, (1947). Mr. Barber had resided here the past forty-two years and was a retired engineer of the Northern Pacific Railway. Deceased was a member of Rising Star Lodge No. 79, I. O. O. F. and of the I. O. O. F. Encampment. Surviving relatives are Mrs. Orrin Williams, a daughter, in California, and one son, Marion, at Seaside, Ore.; one brother A. H. Ransom, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Lynn, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Nellie Jackson, of Ransom, Kansas, and Mrs. Dora Barkley, of Chicago, Ill.; also three grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner and officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Monday, October 20, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

BARBER, Edwin T., age 50, of 806 Union Street, Seattle, passed away in a Seattle hospital Wednesday, July 23, (1952). Mr. Barber was a machinist for the Continental Can Company in Seattle, having resided there for the past fifteen years. He had previously resided here and in Alaska. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and leaves to survive, two brothers, John and James G. Barber, both of Bellingham; three sisters, Miss Zipha Barber, of Bellingham, and Mrs. E. G. Most and Mrs. Alice Edson, both of Seattle, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by Father W. Robert Webb, Monday, July 28, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARBER, Elodie Rose passed away March 17, 2002 in Bellingham. She was 76, born Dec. 4, 1925 in Lodi, CA to Clifford and Iris (Smithson) Herman. She is survived by her daughter, Pam and husband Dean Curtis; son Jack Barber; grandchildren Julie and husband John Barriball; Lori and husband Justin Black, Melissa and husband Don Millard; Tanya and husband Matt Powell; Tamara and husband James Atwood; and four great-grandchildren. At her request, no services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARBER, Ethel, 79, well-known retired owner of Barber's Hand Weaving Shop, died today (Feb. 16, 1983). She resided at 2113 Lummi Shore Road. She was born Sept. 19, 1903 in Nova Scotia, and had been a local resident most of her life. She and her husband, James, set up a weaving shop behind their home near Gooseberry Point in 1945. The hobby turned into a thriving business, employing several women from the Lummi Reservation. The various distinctive patterns she designed were woven into skirts and other articles. The finished products were sold all over the world. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Feb 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARBER, Frank, age 88, of Rt. 3, Blaine, WA., passed away in a local rest home Thursday April 29, (1976). A resident of Blaine since 1913, he was a retired foreman and long time employee of the Morrison Lumber Mill of Blaine. He was a veteran of WWI, and a member of the Blaine American Legion and St. Ann's Catholic Church of Blaine. Surviving are two sons, Thomas of San Antonio, Texas; and Joseph of Blaine. Also 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Christian prayer services will be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, Sunday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Monday, May 3 at 10 a.m. Burial in Blaine Cemetery under the direction of Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Icelandic Rest Home.

BARBER, Greeley E., aged 66 years, 219 East Holly, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, October 18, (1934) after an illness of one month's duration. Mr. Barber had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eleven years and was a former member of the Jukes Studio. Aside from many friends who will mourn his passing, he leaves to survive him two sisters, Mrs. Frank A. Brown, Mrs. Isaac Hud?, one nephew, R. W. Barber, all of Manilla, Iowa, Mr. Barber's former home. He also leaves to survive him one niece residing in Illinois. The remains were shipped by the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home to Manilla, Iowa, where funeral services will be held.

BARBER, Harriett Jean, age 89 of 360 W. Pole Rd., Lynden, passed away Wed. Nov. 20, (1974) at her home. She was a member of the Bellingham Bible Chapel and is survived by her 2 sons, Norman of Lynden and Philip of Abbotsford, B.C., 2 daughters, Mrs. Ella Massey, Langley, B.C. and Mrs. Dan Clark of Lynden, 2 sisters, Mrs. Magdelene Harries and Miss Ruth Griffin both of Penticton, B.C., 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Home with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARBER, James G. - Funeral services for James G. Barber will be conducted by the Rev. Russell Bisnett at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Barber, 72, 2095 Lummi Shore Rd., died Tuesday (May 8, 1973). He was a lifetime member of Bellingham Lodge 194 BPOE and Albert J. Hamilton Post 7, American Legion. He is survived by his widow Ethel; a brother John Barber; three sisters, Mrs. Elmo G. Most, Miss Zilpha Barber, Mrs. Arthur Edson, all of Bellingham; and nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 May 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARBER, Marie, age 61, passed away at home Thursday, March 29, (1951), following a lingering illness. Mrs. Barber had been a resident of Blaine for the past 30 years. Surviving relatives include her husband, Frank, of Blaine, and two sons, Tom, in San Antonio, Texas, and Joe in Blaine; two brothers, Joe Butler, Eugene, Ore., and one brother in Italy; two sisters, one in Italy, and one in France; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. High mass will be sung Friday evening 7:30 p. m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m. from the St. Anne's Catholic Church with the Father James G. Buck officiating, under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine.

BARBER, Marion Morse, age 85, of Blaine, passed away in a Blaine rest home Tuesday, Mary 29, (1962). He had been a resident of Blaine since 1892 and had served with the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. He owned and operated a jewelry and watch repair shop in Blaine for 58 years, retiring in 1958. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Nelson of Kirkland; Mrs. Viola Generra of Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Grace Henry of Seattle; also two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Mack Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Blaine Cemetery.

BARBER, Nancy H. L., 88, died Saturday (December 29, 1973) in a local rest home. A resident of Blaine since 1930, she was a member of the senior Citizens Center, Royal Neighbors, Rebekah Lodge, and Haynie Grange. She is survived by her friends Maude Krenz and Mable Gillie. No services were held. Cremation will take place under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel. Memorials may be made to Stafholt Nursing Home.

BARBER, Ronald Lee, age 32, of Everett, Wash., passed away Wednesday, March 17, (1965) following an auto accident. Mr. Barber was a former resident of Bellingham and was an experimental machinist for Boeing. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army and a member of the Machinist Union. He was a member of the Lynnwood First Advent Christian Church and is survived by his wife Myrna; 2 children Douglas Ronald and Katherine Faye, both at home; his father Siegle Barber of Butte, Montana, and his mother, Mrs. Hazel Taylor of Packwood, Wash.; 4 sisters, Mrs. Berk Likkel of Lynden; Mrs. Robert G. Galvin, Mrs. Carol Likkel and Mrs. Margaret Barber, all of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Alen Lobb of the Lynnwood First Advent Christian Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, Mar 1965) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARBER, Traci L., age 25, of 527 Lyla Ln., passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 1993, in Bellingham. Born April 21, 1967 in Bellingham to William and Carol Barber. Traci graduated from Sehome High School in 1985 and was employed by Topline Travel as a travel consultant. She had graduated from International Air Academy in Vancouver, WA. She was a international swimmer, swimming for Sehome High School and the YMCA. Survived by her parents, Bill and Carol Barber; brother Brad Barber, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Thursday Feb. 11, 1993 at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARBO, Kearney, age 37, of 2518 Elm Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, October 11, (1950). Mr. Barbo had been a life resident of this community and had been a furniture refinisher and partner in the Barbo Furniture Company. Deceased had been a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and Bellingham Lodge, No. 194, B. P. O. Elks. Surviving relatives are his widow, Gladys and three daughters, Tamora, LaVonne and Sally, all at home; two brothers, George K., of Bellingham, and Carl S., of Seattle, and one sister, Mrs. Richard Burghoffer, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor Saturday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

BARBO, Mary, died in a local nursing home Tues., Jan. 1, 1980 at the age of 87. She was a long time resident of the Blaine area. Her husband preceded her in death. She is survived by 1 son, Paul Barbo of Esparalo, New Mexico and a sister, Mrs. Cecile Fross of Seattle, WA. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jan 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARBO, Paul, age 82, of 2922 Birchwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Dec. 20, (1961). A life resident of Bellingham, Mr. Barbo was a retired road construction contractor. Survivors are his widow, Mary E., at home; one son, Paul E., of Espanola, N.M.; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Thomas of Santa Fe, N.M.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. May Chase of San Francisco and Miss Sophia Barbo of Los Angeles; several nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Evald E. Olsenius, Friday, Dec. 22, at 3 p.m., followed by cremation.

BARBON, Mary M., age 59 of 3529 Northwest Ave., passed away in a local hospital Monday, Aug. 26, (1974). She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past year, moving here from Reading, PA. She was a member of the Order of Falcons of Reading, PA. Surviving are her husband, Joseph; 3 daughters, Joan Hiegler of Bellingham; Marilyn New of Denver, Colo., Kathleen Yarmush of Reading, PA; her mother Mrs. Frances Pietrozykowski of Reading PA; 4 sisters, Pauline Proiotto of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Florence Kerns, Anna Bouche and Irene Edwards, all of Reading, PA; also 5 grandchildren. Christian prayer services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be recited in the Church of Assumption, Friday, August 30 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Fred Mueller celebrant. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Aug 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARCARINI, Ethel B., age 75, of Blaine, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, (1957) following a brief illness. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Emlie Baker of Seattle, Mrs. Gerard Franklin of New York; two brothers, Edmund in England, Alfred in Argentina, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. Arthur T. Munger officiating. Interment Blaine Cemetery.

BARCI, Meda C., age 79, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, passed away Monday, Oct. 20th, (1966). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 44 years, she is survived by her husband, Paul; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Randals of Boise, Idaho; two sons, Herman of Everett and Paul Jr. of Ferndale; one brother, Charles W. Ague of Harrisburg, Pa.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 28th at 1:30 p.m., Rev. John Haygood officiating in Moles Funeral Chapel. Final resting place Woodlawn.

BARD, Joel M. passed away August 21, (2003) in Jackson Hole, WY after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 22, 1942. His devoted mate, Karen Johnson and son Seth were at his side. He spent his life as a dedicated Police Officer for 27 yrs. In retirement, he was a snowmobile guide in Yellowstone 6 yrs., a golf course groomer at Teton Pines 11 yrs., and an expert Snake River Raftsman. He resided in Bellingham for 3 yrs as Manager of Samish Arms and Owner/Operator of the Texaco Station at the Guide & Smith Rd. in partnership with his nephew Rob Stannik. He leaves behind his mother Gladys Ganse, resident of the Highland Home, sister Sally Leque, niece Sally Ann Beaven and family, Eric, Ira, and Sarah, niece Pamela and Tom Harmon and family, Ben, John, and Alison, niece Joelene Paul and son Dustin, brother-in-law Bob Stannik, all of Whatcom County; nephew Rob and Barb Stannik and family, Briana and Cullen, of Marysville, brother Michael and nephew Joel, daughter Tracy and Joe Marmo & their 4 daughters, all of CA. He will be remembered by the Senior Travelers as their special guide through Yellowstone, along with many dear friends in the area, especially Dave and Candy Jones. A remembrance of his exceptional life took place on Aug. 30 on a rafting trip down the Snake River in Jackson Hole. He will be missed.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Sep 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARDASON, Gudrun - Funeral services for Mrs. Gudrun Bardarson were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Icelandic Free Church on Harrison Avenue. Mrs. Bardarson was 77 years of age and is survived by her husband, Sigurdur Bardarson, a daughter, Mrs. Roonie Dodd of Bellingham, and two sons, Leo B. Bardarson of Seattle, and Otto W. Bardarson of Carmel, California, four step-children and seven grandchildren. Interment was made in the Blaine cemetery and a long procession of cars filled with sorrowing friends and relatives, followed the hearse to the grave.

IN MEMORIAM

Gurdun Bardason, age 77 years, passed away at the family home Friday, May 5. Left to survive her are her husband, Sigurdur Bardason, a daughter, Mrs. Theo. Dodd of Bellingham, two sons, Leo B. of Seattle and Otto W. of Carmel, California, four step children and several grandchildren. Services were held Monday, May 8 at the Icelandic Free church, Rev. Albert Kristjanson, officiating. Interment occurred in the family plot at the Blaine cemetery.

BARDASON, Leo B., aged 63 years, passed away Tuesday, July 29, (1958) in Oakland, California. He is survived by his wife, Pauline at home; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Hammond of Seattle; and a sister, Mrs. Veiga Olson, also of Seattle; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tues., Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church in Blaine, under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home with Rev. A. E. Kristjannson officiating. Cremation.

BARDON, Edwin Alfred, age 81, of Acme, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Sept. 27, (1961). Mr. Bardon was a 61-year resident and was a retired shingleweaver and logger, and a member of the Shingleweaver's Union. Survivors are the widow, Rebecca; one step-son, Leo Soulis of Bellingham, one sister, Mrs. Hansina Larson of Kings Gardens, Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by Rev. Raymond Wahl on Monday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. Final resting place, Saxon Cemetery.

BARDON, Rebecca J., age 84, formerly of Acme, passed away in a local rest home Fri. Feb. 7, (1964). Widow of the late Edwin A. Bardon, Mrs. Bardon came to Whatcom County from Michigan in 1906. She was a retired cook, having been employed by the Blue Mt. Logging Co. and the Acme Hotel. Survivors are one son, Leo Soulia; one nephew, Andy Graveline and one niece, Mrs. Louise Thompson all of Bellingham. Services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home by the Rev. Raymond Wahl Tuesday. February 11 at 10:00 a.m. Final resting place Saxon Cemetery.

BARDWELL, Alvilde M., age 82, of 1209 1/2 State St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 18, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bardwell came to Whatcom County in 1889 and was a charter member of the Musicians Union, also a retired professional pianist. She leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Cheorier, of Seattle; one step-daughter, Mrs. J. D. Morton, of Olympia; two granddaughters, Mrs. Geraldine Dickson, of Seattle, and Mrs. Elmer Hagen of Tacoma; two great-grandsons, Michael Hagen, of Tacoma, and Mark Dickson of Seattle; one brother, Rudolph Amundson, of this city, and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 22, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Albert Tinberg, pastor of the Faith Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BARDWELL, Alma - A memorial service for Alma "Bertha" Bardwell of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church. Private burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bardwell died Sunday, Nov. 26, 1995 in Bellingham. She was 94. Born Dec. 29, 1900 to Emmet J. and Ida Masche Cramer in Reed City, Mich., she married Forrest E. Bardwell on April 12, 1922. A Bellingham resident since 1920, she was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include nephew Jim Taylor of Tigard, Ore., one great-niece and one great-nephew.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARDWELL, Emma C., 90, of 1607 Grant St., passed away Sat., Feb. 5, (1966). A charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. Bardwell was a member of the 8 et 40; the Faith Lutheran Church and the St. Luke's Assistance League and was a resident of Bellingham since 1893. The family requests memorials to the Heart Fund. Survivors are one son, F. E. "Bob" Bardwell; two daughters, Mrs. G. S. Gannon and Mrs. R. D. Taylor all of Bellingham; one grandson, James B. Taylor of Portland, Ore.; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Mikesell of Bellingham. Services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home by Pastor E. E. Olsenius, Feb. 8 at 3:00 p.m. followed by cremation.

BARDWELL, Forrest E. "Bob", of 1430 Birchwood Ave. died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1993, in Bellingham. He was 98. A funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating. Private burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Born Aug. 23, 1895, to Erwin and Emma Bardwell in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. He married Alma Bertha Cramer in 1922. Mr. Bardwell served in the Navy during World War II aboard the battleship Kearsarge. A 70-year member of the American Legion and a member of Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge, he worked at the Bellingham Herald from 1919 to 1942, and from 1946 until his retirement in 1960. Survivors include his wife at Bellingham Care Center; and a nephew, Jim Taylor of Tigard, Ore. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARDWELL, Irving Ransom, age 78 years, passed away in his family home at Granite Falls Wednesday, January 22, (1947). Mr. Bardwell had been a resident of Granite Falls for the past twenty-five years and formerly of Bellingham for thirty years. He is survived by his wife, Alvilde, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Morton, of Olympia, and Mrs. Ruth Chevrier, of Bellingham; three grandchildren, Mrs. Vivian Hagen, of Auburn, Mrs. Geraldine Dickson, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Frances Nida, Ocean Lake, Oregon, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 24 from the cathedral chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home at 3:15 p.m. with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment. Bay View.

BARE, Henry H., age 62, of 1208 1/2 Eleventh Street, passed away at his home, Thursday, December 22, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bare had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 12 years; he was a retired clerk. Surviving relatives include a niece, Mrs. Alene Wright, of Seattle, and several other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 28, at 4 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles W. Muir, pastor of the St. James Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation.

BARFIELD, Isabelle Frances, of Klamath Falls, Ore., passed away in that city Friday, October 27, (1950). Mrs. Barfield had been a resident of Bellingham her entire life until leaving here in 1930. Surviving relatives include her husband, Robert of Klamath Falls; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Olbrantz, and a sister, Irene Olbrantz, all of Bellingham; a brother, Dr. W. J. Olbrantz of Tacoma. Rosary will be said Wednesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m., within the Church of the Assumption. Mass will be said Thursday, November 2, at 9 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

BARFOOT, Edward D., age 40, of Olga, Orcas Island, passed away Tuesday, March 7, (1950) as the result of a logging accident. Mr. Barfoot had been a resident of Olga for the past 4 1/2 years, and was a member of the Orcas Island Grange. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Barfoot, three children, Edward D. Jr., Sandra Lee, and Barbara Ann, all at home, his mother, Mrs. Addie Helder, a brother Jack, and a sister Mrs. Irene Femfs, all of Olga. Funeral services will be conducted, Saturday, March 11, at 1 p.m. within the Olga Community Hall, under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Interment, Olga Cemetery.

BARGER, John L., aged 81 years of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away Sunday, January 4, (1959) in a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr Barger had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 21 years. He is survived by his wife Alice, one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Schneider of Irving, Alberta, two sons: Douglas of North Bend and Stanley of Everett. Two sisters Mrs. Mary Sherman and Mrs. Alice Burbridge in Iowa, two brothers, Howard in Iowa and Sam in Oregon. Six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 8 at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. Bishop Henry Linde, officiating assisted by Elder Percy O'Neil. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARGER, Lucy Jane, aged 76 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Olson, at Haynie at 12:30 o'clock last Thursday (July 10, 1930) morning. She had been ill for some time before her death and the end was expected. Funeral services were held at Purdy's chapel in this city Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Rev. Kitchen of the Christian church of Vancouver, B.C., officiating, and the remains were taken to Bellingham for cremation. One daughter, Mrs. Olson, and three sons, Selah D. Barger of Pasadena, Cal., Loren W. Barger of Lancaster, N.Y., and Fred H. Barger of Vancouver, B.C., survive.
(From The Blaine Journal, July 17, 1930 pg1, col5) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARGEWELL, Benjamin Arthur, age 75, of 2004-E. Sunset Dr., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, May 28, (1961). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 72 years, Mr. Bargewell was a retired farmer, having farmed in Whatcom County for 24 years, worked at the Carnation Milk Co. in Everson for fourteen years and the Columbia Valley Sash & Door Co. for 10 years. Survivors are his widow, Bertha E., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Orville Driver and two grandsons, Michael and Christopher Driver, all of San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Tillotson and Mrs. Ellen Muir, both of Sumas; two brothers, Herbert, of Anacortes and Ezra of Port Angeles; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Donald Wrigley Wednesday, May 31 at 10:30 a. m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARGEWELL, Celestia Alice, age 80 years, of Rt. 2, Everson, passed away at a Bellingham hospital Wednesday, August 5, (1959). Mrs. Bargewell had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1884 and she leaves to survive three sons, Harry of San Jose, Calif., Elwin of Rochelle, Ill., and Clayton of Gustine, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Sturgeon of Port Angeles, Mrs. Mildred Kalferd of Bellingham, and Mrs. Hazel Williams of Gustine, Calif.; one brother, Edward Welch of Carbonado, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Rachael Coligan of Nooksack, Mrs. Grace Martin, Portland, Mrs. Geneva Grover of Tacoma and Mrs. Myrtle Carlson of Everett; also 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 8, at 2 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, with the Rev. Norvil Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery.

BARGEWELL, Edward - Funeral service for Edward Bargewell, 83, of Rt. 2, Everson, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Gillies Funeral Home in Nooksack, followed by burial in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Bargewell died Wednesday in a Bellingham hospital after a lingering illness. He had lived in Whatcom County 72 years, coming here when he was 11 years old with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bargewell from England. They settled in the Everson-Nooksack district. He married Miss Celestia A. Welch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Welch, also pioneer residents of that area. Mr. and Mrs. Bargewell celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last Aug. 15. Mr. Bargewell worked in mills as a young man, then for many years was employed at the Carnation plant in Everson. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Harry and Clayton Bargewell of Gustine, Calif., and Elwin Bargewell of Toppenish; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Sturgeon of Port Angeles, Mrs. Edward Kaiferd of Rt. 5, Bellingham, and Mrs. Hazel Williams of Gustine, Calif.; three granddaughters, Mrs. Grace Warner of Bellingham; Mrs. Violet Rock of Bandon, Ore., and Miss Celestia Mary Bargewell of Gustine, Calif.; three grandsons, Marvin Sturgeon of Pleasanton, Calif., James Sturgeon of Port Angeles and Robert Williams of Gustine, Calif., and 16 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Arthur Bargewell of Bellingham; Ezra Bargewell of Port Angeles and Herbert Bargewell of Anacortes, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Tillotson and Mrs. Ellen Muir, both of Sumas.

BARICH, Martin L., age 81 years, of 1125 Sixteenth Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, November 27, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Barich had resided in Bellingham for the past 51 years and was a retired fisherman. He was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Mr. Barich is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jean M. Manka, of this city, and Mrs. Olin Ashcraft of Hot Springs, Mont.; three grandchildren, Glendine Manka, of this city, and Walker and Frances Ashcraft in Montana. Rosary will be said Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be read Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BARIL, Juanita age 85 of 115 Kellogg Rd. passed away Friday, February 14, (1975). Mrs. Baril had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 73 years and a member of the Unity Church. She leaves to survive 1 sister, Mrs. Annamay Gray, several nieces and nephews including Clayton Fergason and Mrs. Audrey Regnier all of the city. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., February 19, 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Armstrong officiating. Interment Bayview.

BARIL, Van Albert, age 75 of 1722 Kellogg Rd. passed away at the family home Friday November 20, (1964). Mr. Baril was a life resident of Whatcom County and was a retired member of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union Local No. 7. He leaves to survive his wife, Juanita, 1 brother, Harry of San Francisco, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday November 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Joseph K. Stiegler officiating. Interment Bay View.

BARKER, Annie L., age 82 years of 2235 Franklin Street passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 13, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Barker had been a longtime resident of Bellingham and leaves to survive, two daughters, Mrs. Winnifred Kuder, city, and Mrs. Augusta Holden of Empire, Oregon; and two grandsons, Palmer J., Holden, with the U.S. Navy in Dam Neck, Virginia, and Homer D. Zatrine, city; also two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Walter Naff officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BARKER, Arthur E., age 74, of 2215 Electric Ave., passed away suddenly at his home, Sunday, Jan. 14, (1962). Mr. Barker was a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a retired meat cutter. He was a member of the Everett Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 479, and the Meat Cutters Union Local 247. Survived by one brother, Howard E. and a nephew Howard A., both of Bellingham and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. George Ackley, pastor of the Silver Beach Community Church officiating. Interment Bay View.

BARKER, Bennie Louis Sr., 56, 2834 W. Maplewood Ave., died Wednesday (March 28, 1984) in Bellingham. He was born on Jan. 7, 1928 at Pineville, MO, and had been a local resident for 41 years. He was employed at the Milne Shell service station and had worked on Holly Street since 1953. He also was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Myrle, children Bennie Jr. & wife Paula of Bellingham, Maybell and husband Charles Carter of Ferndale, Mike and wife Janet of Lynnwood;, six grandchildren Chantel and Megan Barker, Charles Jr. and Michell Carter, Gabriel and Kara Barker; five brothers and two sisters, Ed, Ralph both of City, Ernie of Ferndale, Everett, Alvin Barker, Mary Payton and Dorothy Granity, all of City; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. R. L. Christensen, pastor at the Faith Lutheran Church, officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARKER, Bird E., age 63, of 920 12th St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 25, (1960). Mr. Barker had been a resident of this community for the past 17 years, was a member of the First Christian Church, and was a blacksmith. Surviving relatives include the widow, Pearl at the family home; 6 sons, Ben, Ralph, Everett, Alvin, Edward, and Ernest, all of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Payton and Mrs. Dorothy Granty, both of Bellingham; a brother, Fred L. of Bellingham, and a sister, Mrs. Paul McKinstry of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Donald Kaelin Tuesday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

BARKER, Charles Fay, age 81, of 3108 Laurelwood Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 10, (1953). Mr. Barker had resided in this community for the past 45 years, and was a retired employee of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Edna Rowe, and Mrs. Fae Szymanski, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Artie Bennett, of Winlock, Wash.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, L. E. Barker, of Modesto, Calif.; and numerous nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin, Friday, March 13, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARKER, Edward D. of Bellingham died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998 in Bellingham. He was 81. A private family graveside service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Sept. 19, 1917 in Pineville, MO to Bert and Pearl (Watkins) Baker, he was a resident of Whatcom County since 1944. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Barker and two brothers. Survivors include step-daughters Ethel Spore, Betty Baker and Sue Bergosh, all of Bellingham; Alice Beranek of Butte, Mont.; step-sons Richard McDougall of Butte, Mont., and John McDougall of Lebanon, Ore.; brothers Everett Barker, Alvin Barker, Ralph Barker and Ernie Barker; sisters Mary Payton and Dorothy Granity of Bellingham; 31 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Nov 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARKER, Elizabeth C., age 81, of 3108 Laurelwood Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, December 13, (1950). Mrs. Barker had resided here for the past 42 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Charles F. Barker, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Sibbert, and Mrs. M. Szymanski Jr., both of this city, and Mrs. Harold C. Bennett, of Winlock, Wash.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, William Garrett, of Welch, Oklahoma, Stephen, of Phoenix, and Charles Garrett, of Kimberly, Idaho. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun Friday, December 15, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARKER, Fred, age 39, of Marblemount, passed away Wednesday, May 3, (1950) following an extended illness. Mr. Barker had been a resident of Marblemount for about 10 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Della; five daughters, Jacquiline, Dorothy, Sandra, Gretna and Delma and two sons, Robert and Fred, all at home; a brother, Samuel Barker, of Marblemount; three sisters, Georgie Oaks and Grace Viers, both of Concrete, and Gretna Scales, of Issaquah; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Dunn, also of Issaquah. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 8, at 2:30 p.m. within the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARKER, Gene E., age 78, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co., passed away Sunday, April 13, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born June 2, 1918 in Snoqualmie, WA to Howard and Agnes (Herbert) Barker. Survivors include daughters, Nancy Lorton of Shelton, WA, Maryanne Wiggs of E. Wenatchee, WA; brothers, Jack Barker of Woodland, WA, Harold Barker of Bellingham; sister, Hazel Nelson of Ferndale; foster sister, Dolly Bishop of Bellingham, WA; and several nieces and nephews. Gene served in the Army during WWII under General Patton in the Battle Of The Bulge. His lifetime occupations were with Washington Loggers and fishing in Alaska with Pacific American Fishermen. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

BARKER, Jewell M., 2445 Donovan Ave. died Sunday, January 28, (1973). She was 60 years old and a resident of the area for 36 years. She was a member of the Ancient order of United Workmen and of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. She leaves surviving, her husband, Fred of Bellingham; sons, Richard of Kirkland and James of Bellingham; daughters, Diane Brown and Mrs. Ruby Kuhns of Bellingham; one brother and two sisters, including Mrs. Emma Carter of Bellingham, and three grandchildren. Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home directed services.

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BARKER, Levi, age 52 of 2119 Thornton Street, Ferndale, passed away Tues., Oct. 7, 1980. Mr. Barker had been a resident of Ferndale for 7 years; was a member of the Moose Lodge in Ketchikan, Alaska; and had worked as a logging engineer the past 12 years for J. R. Gildersleeve Company in Ketchikan; and was an Army veteran for the Korean conflict. He was preceded in death by his father Findal Barker in 1952 and is survived by his wife, Betty J. of Ferndale; his mother & step father, Fannie & Ted Sauer of Mt. Vernon; 2 brothers, Everett Barker in the USAF, New Jersey; Carter Barker in the USAF, Great Falls, Montana; 3 sisters, Shirley Toms of Arlington, Washington; Emma Lou Denton of Rainier, Oregon; Sharon Edwards of Snohomish; his grandmother, Jennie Tollenaar of Darrington; 2 step-daughters, Leonetta Carr and Lillian Maine, both of Hoquiam; 6 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Fri., Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. Military Honors and burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.

BARKER, Marvin Harold, age 44 years, of 2616 James St., passed away suddenly at the family home Monday, July 6, (1953). He is survived by his wife, Emma; two daughters, Peggy Barker and Helen Johnson, both of Bellingham; three sons, Robert and Richard, of Bellingham, and Donald of Sedro Woolley; two grandchildren; five sisters, Alma Farnum of Blaine, Maggie Wilder of Belfair, Dorothy Wilder of Clear Lake, Edith Moffett and Mildred Larcom, both of Sedro Woolley; one brother, Everett, of Bellingham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 11, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine with the Rev. Eisenhart, of Sedro Woolley, officiating. Interment Haynie Cemetery.

BARKER, Mary Hannah - Graveside services for Mary Hannah Barker, age 74, of 217 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, will be held Monday, July 30 at 3 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park, Mr. Paul M. Elvig officiating. Mrs. Barker passed away Thursday, July 26, 1984 in Camas, Wash. She had been a resident of the Bellingham area for 26 years. Survivors include her husband Edward, Bellingham; 2 sons, John McDougall, Lebanon, Ore.; Richard McDougall, Butte, Mont.; 4 daughters, Ethel Spore, Betty Barker, Sue Bergosh, all of Bellingham, Alice Beranek, Butte, Mont.; a brother Harry Williams, Englewood, Calif.; 1 sister, Edna Whipple, Grants Pass, Ore.; 32 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Greenacres Memorial Park and Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jul 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARKER, Mary M., age 84, who resided at 2215 Electric Ave. passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 18, (1963) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Barker had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Altar Society. She leaves to survive 1 son, Howard A. of Arlington, 2 daughters, Mrs. Fred Dean of Bellingham and Mrs. Harold Noble of Marysville, 2 brothers, Joseph E. Bonem and Clarence Bonem, her sister, Mrs. Louise Williams all residing in Michigan, her brother-in-law Howard E. Barker and her sister-in-law Agnes Barker both of Bellingham, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home on Monday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be on Tuesday, August 20 in the Church of the Assumption at 9:30 a.m. Interment Bay View.

BARKER, Maybelle W., age 48 years, of 2215 Electric Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, November 25, (1951) following a lingering illness. Miss Barker was a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She is survived by three brothers, Howard E. of Bandon, Ore., Arthur E. and W. F. Barker of this city; one sister, Mrs. W. A. Brackinreed of this city; one nephew, Howard A. Barker; one niece, Mrs. Harold Noble of this city; many other relatives. Rosary will be said Tuesday, November 27, at 5:15 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem mass will be said Wednesday, November 29, at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BARKER, Myrle Corda, age 61, of 2834 W. Maplewood Ave., Bellingham, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 1991. Born December 9, 1929 in Butte, Montana, she was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Preceded in death by husband Bennie L. Barker, Sr., to whom she was married October 18, 1947. Survived by 2 sons, Bennie L. Jr. and wife Donna Barker of Bellingham, Mike L. and wife Janet K. Barker of Edmonds; daughter Maybell T. and husband Charles W. Carter Sr., of Ferndale; 6 grandchildren, Chantel M. Barker, Megan L. Barker, Gabriel A. Barker, Kara L. Barker, Charles W. Carter, Jr. and Michell K. Carter; 2 sisters, Dee Rogers and Claudia Rouse; 3 brothers, Dick Swope, Clifford Swope and Karl Swope; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service Wednesday, February 6, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastor Larry Zuchowski officiating. Visitation Mon. February 4, 12 noon to 8 p.m. and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARKER, Nellie, age 69, a pioneer resident of Blaine, passed away at a local hospital, January 22, (1951) following a lingering illness. Surviving relatives include five daughters, Mrs. Lester Farnum of Blaine, Mrs. Edith Moffitt and Mrs. Mildred Noland, both of Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Fred Wilder of Clear Lake, and Mrs. Maggie Wilder of Belfair; two sons, Everett of Bellingham, and Marvin of Seattle; 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; three brothers, Chas. Losbaugh of Bellingham, George of Deer Park, and Louie of Orchids; several nephews and nieces. Services will be conducted Thursday, January 25, at 2 p. m. within the Chapel of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Rev. E. F. Henning officiating. Interment in Hanie Cemetery.

BARKER, Nina Wehrn, age 85, of 305 No. Bellevue Ave., Seattle, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Feb. 7, (1961). A resident of Seattle for the past 60 years, Mrs. Barker leaves to survive one son, Conrad Barker, of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas J. Cushman, of Corona Del Mar, Calif.; one grandson, David W. Barker, of Bellingham; one granddaughter, Mrs. Lyle K. London, of Newport, R. I.; two great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Charlotte Wehrn, of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by Dr. W. Calhoun, Thursday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. Final resting place Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Seattle.

BARKER, Orval W. - Memorial services for Orval W. Barker, 70, former owner of Barker Hose and Fittings in Squalicum Harbor, were held today at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. The service, as well as a committal that followed at Greenacres Memorial Park, were officiated by the reverends William Berney and Roger Johnson, both of Garden Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Barker, 1824 Central Road, Everson, died Sunday (July 17,1988). He was born June 4, 1918, in Clive, Alberta, Canada. He was a resident of Whatcom County for the past 60 years. Mr. Barker was past master of Nooksack Valley Lodge No. 105 F&AM, past deputy of District No. 10, Grand Lodge of Washington; a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F&AM, and Cariboo Lodge No. 4, AF&AM, Barkerville, B.C.; and a past patron of Nooksack Chapter No. 171, Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church and Bellingham Yacht Club. Mr. Barker's son, Scott G. Barker, now owns Barker Hose and Fittings. Mr. Barker was an avid sportsman who fished and boated in Alaska, the Yukon and British Columbia. Survivors in addition to his son include his wife, Mary Margaret, of the family home; a daughter, Mary Sue Williams of Bellingham; three grandchildren; his mother, Ethel M. Bryer, Surrey, B.C.; and a brother, Wilbur Barker of Tampa, Fla. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARKER, Pearl M., age 81 of 700 32nd St., passed away Tuesday, July 12, (1977). A resident of this community for the past 33 years, Mrs. Barker was a member of the Bellingham Gospel Center. Surviving 6 sons, Ed, Ralph, Everett, Ernest, Ben and Alvin, all of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mary Payton and Dottie Granity, both of Bellingham; 1 sister, Mrs. Effie Walters of Noel, Missouri; 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services Friday, July 15, 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Wright officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bellingham Chapter for Retarded Children.

BARKER, Ralph C., Sr., of Bellingham returned home to the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2003. He was 78, born on April 9, 1924 in Pineville, MO to Bert and Pearl (Watkins) Barker. A resident of Whatcom County since 1944, Ralph served during the Korean Conflict as a Corporal with the US Army. He married Betty J. McDougall on September 20, 1958 in Bellingham. Ralph was a dedicated iron worker, mechanic, and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife Betty children Chuck, Marji, Bev, Brenda, Ralph Jr., Jim, and Mike 17 grandchildren two great-grandchildren sister Mary Payton brothers Everett Barker and Alvin Barker and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Iron Workers Local #86. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 27, 2003 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Jones|Moles Funeral Home. A committal service with military honors by Albert J. Hamilton, Post #7, American Legion will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Community Bible Fellowship, 2826 Birchwood Ave., Bellingham. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARKER, Ronald Lee. A Custer man, Ronald Lee Barker, 25, 3173 Barker's Lane, was electrocuted Monday (July 10, 1972) when the crane he was operating touched some overhead wires. Barker was working for Snelson Inc., of Sedro Woolley. He graduated from Bellingham High in 1960, and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Loraine; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Barker of Bellingham and a grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Haan of Lynden. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Veroske's Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Haynie Cemetery.

BARKER, Virginia P. - Funeral services for Virginia P. Barker, 50, of 2104 Humboldt St. will be at 1 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Carl Fisher will officiate the services at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Barker died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 1986) at a local hospital. She was born Jan. 1, 1936 in Woodstock VT. In 1955 she married Robert Barker in Shorham, VT. She was a member of In Order of Forestors. Survivors include Robert of the family home; three daughters, Susan Urbanec of Bellingham; Valerie Williams of Seattle and Katherine Little of Bellingham; her parents, Raymond Sheldon of Arizona and Eleanor Sheldon of Bellingham; a brother, Raymond Sheldon Jr. of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Phyllis Gill of New York and Betty Gokey of Arizona; and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Oct 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARKER, Wilfred F., age 73, of 2215 Electric, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 26, (1953). Mr. Barker had been a resident of this community for the past 40 years and was a retired carpenter. Surviving relatives are his widow, Mary, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Rose Noble of Everett, and Mrs. Irene Dean of Seattle; one son Howard A. Barker of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Howard E. Barker of Bandon, Ore., and Arthur E. of Bellingham; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Brackinreed of Bellingham, and a number of nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Tuesday, December 29, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARKMAN, Peter K., age 61 of Route 1 Blaine, passed away Saturday March 19, (1960) in a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Barkman had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 3 years and was a member of Mennonite Brethren Church. Survived by his wife Matilda, one daughter, Mrs. Esther Richardson of Stockton, Calif., two sons, David of Victorville, Calif., John of Los Angeles, Calif., four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Suderman, Mrs. Anna Theissen, Miss Mary Barkman all of Dinuba, Calif., Mrs. Katherine Willems of Blaine, one brother Bill of Dinuba, four grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday March 21 at 2 p.m. in the Whitehorn Mennonite Brethren Church, Rev. P. C. Martens and Rev. N. Siemens officiating. The remains will be forwarded to Reedley, Calif. for interment by the Moles Monroe Funeral Home.

BARKUS, Alma Louise, age 79 years, of Salem, Ore., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, (1955) at a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Barkus was a resident of Salem, but has resided with her sister, Mrs. Frank Bergsma of Ferndale for the past five years. She was a member of the Leslie Methodist Church of Salem and is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Emma Holt of Glendale, Calif., Mrs. Rose McDonell of Seattle, Mrs. Frank Bergsma of Ferndale; one brother, Peter J. Bestler of Los Angeles, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, January 20, at 1 p.m. in the Old Tacoma Cemetery under direction of the Monroe Funeral Home of Ferndale.

BARLEAN, Nancy Ann, age 89, of Route 1, Everson, passed away Tuesday, March 8, (1949) in a local hospital. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Hoel, of Recluse, Wyoming, Mrs. Ada Bates of Everson, Route 1, Mrs. Emily Hoy, of Sedro-Woolley, Route 2, and Mrs. Lottie Barton, of Cascade, Montana. Also three sons, Dan, of Recluse, Wyoming, John, of Everson, Route 1, and Sam, of Bellingham, Route 5. Two brothers, George, of Pottorff-Hatfield, Missouri, and John, of Lamar, Colorado, and 28 grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas where funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 14, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Sumas Cemetery.

BARLEAN, Patricia (Grandma Pat) passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, October 21, 2004. She was born on July 2, 1920. Her daughter, Wilma and her grandson, Tim preceded Patricia in death. She is survived by her husband, Bernie; children, Wanda, Greg (Linda), and Ron (Bennet), all of Everson; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARLEAN, Paul Stanley. Paul Stanley Barlean officially has been pronounced dead by a Canadian court of law. Barlean, 31, was attempting to bring a fishing trawler from the west coast of northern Vancouver Island to Bellingham by himself last Nov. 8, (1978). Neither Barlean nor the boat has been found. [May 23, 1979] He is survived by his wife, Robin, and children Ila, Jonathan and Jennifer, at the family home, 3137 Birchwood Ave. His mother, Ethel Sheline, and sister, Anne Parks, live in Bellingham. Other brothers and sisters include B. T. Barlean, Everson; David Barlean, Ferndale; James Barlean, Everson; Dorothy Davidson, The Dalles, Ore.; Charles Barlean, Challenge, Calif.; Barbara Johnson, Red Oak, Iowa; J. M. Barlean, Dallas, Texas, and Jeanette Sims, Nashville, Tenn. Barlean was working at the Greenwood logging camp on Vancouver Island at the time of his disappearance. He was a graduate of Nooksack Valley High School. A memorial service will be held June 9 at the Congregational Church, Cornwall Avenue and D Street.

BARLEAN, Samuel Michael, age 64, of Route 2, Everson, passed away Monday, June 8, (1964) of leukemia in a Seattle hospital. Mr. Barlean had been a resident of the Everson area since 1941 and leaves to survive his widow, Mrs. Ethel May Barlean of the home; 6 sons, Bernard of Everson, Charles of Tucson, Ariz., Joseph of Irving, Texas, James of Fresno, Calif., and David and Paul of Nooksack; 4 daughters, Mrs. Anne Parks of Anacortes, Mrs. Dorothy Davidson of Seattle, Mrs. Jeanette Sims of Port Orchard and Miss Barbara Barlean of Seattle; 22 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at the Sumas Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BARLETT, Fred S., age 59, who has resided in Denver, Colo., for the past year, passed away in that city Tuesday, Nov. 10, (1959) following a brief illness. Mr. Barlett leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Ava Barlett in Denver; three daughters, Mrs. Jean Headquist, Mrs. Laura Currier, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Delores McKinney of Oklahoma; also one son, Paul Keith White of Alaska; 12 grandchildren. The remains will be received by Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in Bayview Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

BARLINDAL, Agnes Marie, age 33 years, passed away at the family residence, 1407 J Street, Sunday, March 28, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Barlindal had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-seven years and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal church. Surviving relatives include her husband, Mr. Clarence V. Barlindal; three brothers, Joseph, Everett, and George Moreau, of Whatcom county; also nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home Thursday, April 1, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Elsie Johnson, officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARLINDAL, Amandus, age 72 years, 1407 J Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, December 5, (1945) after a brief illness. Mr. Barlindal had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-three years and worked as a paperhanger and painter. Surviving relatives include, his widow, Mrs. Mattie Barlindal; two sons, Percy E., Bellingham, Clarence, of Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. Hope Brown and Mrs. Francis Backstrom, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Anna Allyn, of Seattle; also five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Earl J. Soiland. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARLINDAL, Mattie Ann, age 95 of 2736 Sunset Dr., passed away Feb. 10, (1975). Mrs. Barlindal had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 68 years. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. Hope Wilson, Mrs. Frances Backstrom both of Bellingham and Mrs. Anne Allyn of Hemet, Calif.; 1 son, Mr. Percy Barlindal of Tacoma; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARLOW, Caroline A. "Carrie", of 1200 High Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, November 19, (1952). Mrs. Barlow had resided in this community since 1889 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was a past president of the Bellingham Women's Music Club, a member of the Women of Rotary, and of the Maple Leaf Chapter, O. E. S. Surviving relatives include her husband, Clifford H. Barlow, at the family home; a brother, Frank Jarvis, of Bellingham; a nephew, Francis Jarvis, and a niece, Catherine Jarvis, both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick, Friday, November 21, at 2:30 p.m. Entombment, Bay View Abbey.

BARLOW, Clifford H., age 79, of 1200 High Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, April 17, (1954). Mr. Barlow had resided in this community for the past 65 years, and was retired owner and manager of Barlow Leather Goods, Inc. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Rotary Club, B. P. O. Elks No. 194, Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A. M.; and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Surviving relatives include two brothers; Dr. T. M. Barlow of Bellingham, and Glenn Barlow of Fullerton, Calif; and a number of nephews and nieces including, Francis Jarvis and Catherine Jarvis, both of Bellingham, Elizabeth Barlow of Tacoma, Carrol Barlow of Everett, Glenn Barlow, Jr., of Fullerton, Calif., Mrs. Betty York of Seaside, Ore., Mrs. James H. Speir of Cashmere, Wash., Mrs. Erhman Giustina of Eugene, Ore., Marvin K. Barlow of Roxbury, Conn., and Edward N. Barlow of Forest Hills, New York. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick, Tuesday, April 20, at 3:00 p.m. Entombment, Bay View Abbey.

BARLOW, Helen M., of 800 15th Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, April 22, (1955). Mrs. Barlow had resided in this community for the past 67 years, had attended the Congregational Church, was a member of the Women of Rotary, Monday Club, Cinch Club, Y.W.C.A., Lake Whatcom Garden Club; Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and of the Women's Auxiliary Washington State Dental Ass'n. Surviving relatives include her husband, Dr. T. M. Barlow, at home; two sons, Marvin K. of Roxbury, Conn., and Edward M. of Forest Hills, N. Y.; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Speir of Cashmere, Wash.; seven grandchildren; one brother, R. W. Huntoon of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Cyrus Gates of Seattle and Mrs. H. M. Sheerer of Ephrata. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Tuesday, April 26 at 1 p.m. Cremation.

BARLOW, Dr. T. M. "Tony", age 81, 15th St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Nov. 17, (1957). Dr. Barlow had resided in this community for the past 68 years; had practiced dentistry since 1904; was a graduate of the American College of Dentists and for many years served on the National Board of Dentists and was past president of the Washington State Dental Association. Among his other affiliations were his membership in Bellingham Lodge No. 194, where he was a past exalted ruler; a member and past president of the Bellingham Rotary Club; a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F & AM; a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and had attained the 33 Degree in Masonry. Dr. Barlow had been a member of the Hobby Club, and was current president of the Bellingham First Federal Savings & Loan Association. Surviving relatives are his daughter, Mrs. Marie Spier of Cashmere, Wash.; two sons, Marvin K. of Phoenix, Ariz., and Edward M. Barlow of Forest Hills, N. Y.; seven grandchildren and one brother, Glenn of Fullerton, Calif. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of the Rose Croix of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

BARMORE, Albert, a long-time employee at Georgia-Pacific Corp, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1992 in a Whatcom County care center after an extended illness. Mr. Barmore, 83, lived at 1629 Eldridge Ave. He was born April 20, 1908, in Berkeley, Calif., to Bunyon ad Alma Barmore. He moved to Bellingham as a young child. Mr. Barmore worked for 45 years at Georgia-Pacific, retiring in 1974 as a machine tender. He married Signa Anderson on Oct. 27, 1949, in Bellingham. She survives him at the family home. Mr. Barmore was a life member of Bellingham Lodge 194 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel at Greenacres Funeral Home, Northwest and Axton Roads. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park. The Rev. Arthur Erie will officiate. Military honors will be rendered by Albert J. Hamilton Post 7, American Legion. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Feb 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARMORE, Alma A. - Graveside services for Alma A. Barmore, age 99 of 1305 Valley Parkway, Bellingham will be Thursday Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. James B. Meyer, United Church of Ferndale, officiating Mrs. Barmore died Sat., Dec. 22, 1984. She had been a Bellingham resident since 1925. Surviving are 2 sons Albert and wife Signe Bellingham, Fredrick and wife Louane of Florence, OR; 1 daughter Myrtle Moblo Bellingham; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Dec 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARMORE, Bunyan E., age 80, of 1305 Donovan, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, January 13, (1959). Mr. Barmore had resided in this community for the past 34 years; was a retired millwright and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are his widow, Alma A., at home; two sons, Albert G., of this city and Fred B., of Klamath Falls, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Moblo, of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; one brother, Gordon Barmore, of San Diego, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger Friday, January 16 at 10 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARMORE, Signa Marie, age 87, of Bellingham, passed away Thurs., Jan. 29, 2004 in Bellingham. She was born Aug. 1, 1916 in Bellingham to Magnus and Susie Anderson, a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mrs. Barmore was an avid Bingo player. Survived by her son, Larry McKay & wife Pat of Arizona, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Albert Barmore in 1992. A private family service will be held at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Feb 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNARD, Margaret Jane, age 82 of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away at her home Wednesday, May 31, (1950). Mrs. Barnard had been a resident of the community for the past 47 years. Surviving relatives include her husband, Orvin C.; a daughter, Mrs. Rhea Pinckney, of Aberdeen; a sister, Mrs. Brainard Wright, of Wayne, Ohio; two brothers, A. H. James, of Bellingham, and Wilbur James, of Kane, Penn.; also numerous nieces and nephews including Mrs. Beryl J. Bruff, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 3, at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Chapel at Ferndale with the Rev. Buford Clark officiating. Interment in Greenacres.

BARNARD, O. C. - An old time oilman who lived 50 years in Whatcom County, O. C. Barnard, 86, 1713 G St., died Thursday (Oct. 8, 1953) at a local hospital. His father was one of the first drillers in Oil City, Pa., about 1860 when the industry was pioneered. Mr. Barnard worked in the oil fields in his youth before coming to Whatcom County in 1903. In 1916 he bought land near Laurel which he cleared and farmed until his retirement. He was a member of the Pomona Grange, Whatcom County Farm Bureau and Whatcom County Poultry Association. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Rhea Pinckney, Aberdeen; a foster daughter, Mrs. Alice Johnson, Seattle; and a niece, Mrs. Beyrl Bruff, Bellingham. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Monroe Funeral Home, Ferndale. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARNES, Alfred T. H., age 68 of 2730 Superior St., passed away Sunday Dec. 16, 1979. He was a lifetime resident of this community and a retired fireman from the Bellingham Fire Dept. He was also a member of the St. Pauls Episcopal Church. He is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Donna L. West of Ferndale, Mrs. Judith E. Thomas, City, Mrs. Joyce E. Smith of Oak Harbor, 2 brothers, Leslie Barnes, City and Jack Barnes, Seattle; 1 sister, Mrs. Alice Swan of City; 6 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Wed. Dec. 19, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home, Father Harold Lawrence officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARNES, Alice Alberta Beatrice, age 93 of 1509 E. Victor, passed away Sat., March 10, (1979). Mrs. Barnes had been a resident of this community for 60 years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by 3 sons: Alfred and Leslie, both City, and Jack of Seattle; 1 daughter Mrs. Alice Swan, City; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Mrs. Louise Arndt of Calgary, Alberta and Mrs. Florence McKay of Chochran, Alberta. Services Tues., March 13th at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. The Reverend Herbert B. McLellan officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARNES, Anna E., age 77, of 2601 F Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday morning, December 28, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Barnes had been a resident of Bellingham for the past year and was formerly of Grand Forks, N. D. She was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church and of the League of Women Voters. Surviving relatives include one son, Ransom E. Barnes, of Merced, Calif.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Maude G. Barnes, of Bellingham, with whom she made her home. The remains were forwarded to Grand Forks for interment by the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BARNES, Bethana Belle, age 85, of 2306 Happy Court, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, November 13, (1951). Mrs. Barnes had resided in this community for the past 44 years and was a member of the Nazarene Church. Surviving relatives are three sons, George L. Eliott, of Bellingham, Raymond N. Elliott, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Carl C. Elliott, of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Loveta Collopy, of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Van Horn, of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Carrie Forbes, of Greeley, Colo., and two brothers, Fred Eveatt, of Denver, Colo., and Ed Eveatt, of Kansas, also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ralph J. Paulson, Friday, November 16, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARNES, Boyd B., age 58 years, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, passed away suddenly at his home Saturday, July 20, (1952). Mr. Barnes had been a resident of the Aldergrove community for the past 22 years. He was a member of the Kulshan Post, American Legion, Orchard Grange, Longshoremen Union Local No. 19. He is survived by his wife, Thea; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Ferrell, Mrs. Etta Mae Rooney, Mrs. Fannie Porter, all of Prichard, Ala.; one brother, Floyd, of Fort Meyers, Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at the Monroe Funeral Chapel at Ferndale, with Rev. A. H. Johnson, officiating. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.

BARNES, Charles Edward, age 92, of Seattle, passed away in the city Sunday, July 2, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Barnes had been a resident of the Lynden district since 1906, moving to Seattle 2 1/2 years ago. Surviving relatives include 2 daughters, Mrs. Fred Groth, of Nanaimo, B.C., and Mrs. Garritt VanWyke, of Seattle; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 6, at 2 p.m. within the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Theodore Smith, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment in the Lynden cemetery.

BARNES, Clarence A. - Visitation for Clarence A. "Doc" Barnes Jr. of Lynden will be until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Conner-Magee officiating. Mr. Barnes died at home Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996. He was 81. Born May 23, 1915 in Offerle, Kan. to Clarence and Erma Gee Barnes Sr., he grew up in Mullinville, Kan., graduating from Mullinville High School in 1934. He married his first wife Leola in 1941. The same year, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. After his discharge in 1945, he worked for what is now Northwest Pipeline. Mr. Barnes first came to the Sumas area in 1954 when he worked at the pipeline's compressor station. He moved to Idaho for a few years, then returned to Sumas, where he retired in 1976 as superintendent of the station. After his first wife's death in 1973, he married Marjorie Ayer in Clyde, Texas. They lived in Lynden since 1976. Mr. Barnes was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church and the Sumas Veteran of Foreign Wars. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a son Tommie Barnes in 1988. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son C. A. "Butch" Barnes of Qatar; sisters Lena Hawkins and Ethel Price, both of Greensburg, Kan.; stepdaughters Rita Lahman of Everett and Lynn Abbott of Farmington, NM; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Nov 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Clayton Jesse, 86, passed away July 4, 2002. His parents, two brothers and loving wife, Maxine M. Barnes, preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, and their spouses, Larry and Linda Barnes of Great Falls, Mt., William and Jennifer Barnes of Forks, WA, and Rae and Art Schouweiler of Anacortes, WA his sister and brother-in-law, Saralee and Merlin Reeck of Bellingham WA. He has 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Clayton enjoyed his family. He was a good son, a fine brother, a loving husband and a wonderful father. A memorial service will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Olympia WA on June 18, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jul 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Daynor - Custer resident Daynor N. Barnes died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1993 in Bellingham. He was 79. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Slater officiating. He was born June 25, 1913, near Sedro-Woolley to Jesse and Iva Nelson Barnes. He moved to Custer in 1921. It was there he married June Ada Walsh in 1935. She preceded him in death in 1954. He also was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth E. Barnes, in 1979. Mr. Barnes was a member of Carpenters and Joiners Local No. 756 in Bellingham. He bowled in the Senior State League and was a member of the Wisconsin team of Ferndale. He also enjoyed fishing. Survivors include son Darrel J. Barnes of Lynden; daughter Carol Bauthues-Barnes of Ferndale; brother Clayton Barnes of Olympia; sister Sara Lee Reeck of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation and funeral arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Delcie Mae of Bellingham passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, (2005) in her home. She will be sorely missed by her friends and family alike. She was 76. Delcie leaves behind her loving daughter, Cheryl Ann Thompson; sisters Della Chapman, Nadine Bermaster and Norma Hardin; great-aunt Margaret Munroe; and many, many other family members of her extended family. Delcie was a widow. Born at St. Luke's Hospital in Bellingham on June 1, 1929, to Henrietta Munroe and Roy M. Lack, Delcie graduated from Bellingham High School in 1947 and moved to California in 1950. She spent 40 years in the banking industry as manager of savings and loan before retiring and returning to Bellingham in 1992. She was an active volunteer, Soroptimist and member of the local Moose lodge, as well as of the Fourth Corner Community Church. She volunteered much of her time at the Puget Sound Blood Center and also served for more than eight years as a Washington State Parks Department camp host. She loved reading and travel, but most of all, she loved her family. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Delcie Barnes will be held at Fourth Corner Community Church in Bellingham, located at 4071 Home Road on Saturday, Dec. 17th, at 1:00 p.m.

BARNES, Edna I., 60, 2730 Superior St., died Sunday. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Young Mothers Club. Surviving are the husband Alfred; three daughters Mrs. Judy Thomas of Bellingham and Mrs. Donna West and Mrs. Joyce Smith of Oak Harbor; two brothers, Ted Chandler and Myron Chandler, both of Bellingham, and six grandchildren. Services are pending at Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Ellen M., age 69 years, passed away at 521 Garden street, Thursday, March 29, (1945). Mrs. Barnes had resided at Lake Samish the past fifty-three years and was a member of the Alder Grange and the Church of Christ. Surviving relatives are one son, Charles G. Barnes, Lake Samish, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Gray, Hayward, Calif. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. David Wagoner Monday, April 2, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARNES, Frances Brett, age 45, of Route 5, Lake Samish, Bellingham, passed away in Los Angeles Friday, September 18, (1953). Mrs. Barnes had been taking care of her uncle in Los Angeles for the past five months, and had previously resided in Bellingham for 25 years. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, and leaves to survive her husband, Charles G. Barnes, at the family home; and several cousins including Mrs. Roy Freeman, of Wenatchee, John Brett, of East Wenatchee, and Earl Brett, of Tacoma. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Thursday, September 24, at 3 p.m. with Rev. James Wilson officiating. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARNES, Frank, age 89 years, of 2931 Kulshan Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, July 21, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Barnes had been a resident of the community for many years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Barnes is survived by one son, O. F. Barnes, of Sedro Woolley; one daughter, Mrs. Harvey Galbraith, of Mount Vernon; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Emlaw, of St. Catherine's Ontario. Requiem mass will be said Friday, July 24, at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Father Bernard Kramer officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery, under the direction of Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BARNES, George S. of Ferndale, WA, age 83, passed away at a Bellingham care facility on August 8, 2008. He was born April 30, 1925, in Bellingham, WA, to Jesse A. and Gladys (Scarlett) Barnes. George had a life filled with diversity; he had a Bellingham Herald paper route when he was a boy, cashiered at a bank, worked for Pacific American Fisheries, farmed for 36 years, operated a carpet store, sold real estate and insurance, worked for a cable company in the Olympia area, and he took the Dale Carnegie course to improve himself. Deeply patriotic, he considered that his greatest achievement was serving his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. His hobbies included reading, gardening and tending his orchard, and listening to jazz and blues music. George is survived by Gloria, his wife of 60 years, and children, Jeff Barnes, Vicki Wagner, Jess Barnes, and Vivian Barnes. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Greenacres Chapel, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, with full military honors to follow. Moles Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and On-Site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Gladys, age 92, of Bellingham, passed away Mon., Aug. 1 1994 of natural causes in San Antonio, Texas while on a trip to see her great-grandson Jamie Smith graduate with honors from Trinity University. Her daughter Shirley Jameson passed away on the same trip from a lengthy illness. Mrs. Barnes was born Dec. 11, 1901 in Duluth, Minnesota to parents George L. and Georgia Scarlett. She moved to Bellingham in 1902 and had resided in Bellingham since that time. She married Jesse A. Barnes in Bellingham on Mar. 20, 1921 and resided at the family home since 1926. Mrs. Barnes was Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Letter Carriers, Bellingham Branch; a 23 year member of the Phi Sigma Alpha Sorority, RHO Chapter, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Laurel Veterans of Foreign Wars. She is survived by a son, George Barnes and wife Gloria of Ferndale; sister Phyllis Logan of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in 1966. Her daughter, Shirley Jameson, passed away Aug. 7, 1994 while on the same trip. A joint visitation will be at Greenacres Funeral Home, Wed., Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m. and Thurs., Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to noon. Joint funeral services will be held Thurs. Aug. 11, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Steve Van Vleck and Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Guy O., 84, 202 Washington Street, died Aug. 2, 1990 at home. He was born July 4, 1906 in Decatur, IL and grew up in Ferndale. He graduated from Pullman College in 1927; taught coaching for 20 years at North Central High School in Spokane, then worked for 20 years as an accountant for Pacific American Fisheries. He returned to Ferndale in 1978. Mr. Barnes was a member of First Baptist Church of Ferndale. Survivors include his wife, Mildred of the family home; daughter LaJoy Chervell of Mill Creek, WA; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister Helen Smith of Bellingham; 6 nieces and 2 nephews. Private interment was held Friday, Aug. 3 at Enterprise Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be Monday Aug. 6, 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Ralph Poulson officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Iva M., age 77, of 3114 Birchwood, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Dec. 12, (1962). She had been a resident of the Custer district for 30 years and resided the last 12 years in Bellingham. Mrs. Barnes was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham and the Gold Star Mothers. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Merlin Reeck of Bellingham; two sons, Clayton of Olympia and Daynor of Custer; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one brother, William Nelson of Alberta. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home, Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARNES, John Amos, age 77, of 1915 G Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, April 7, (1951) following a brief illness. Mr. Barnes had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years and was a retired railroad engineer of the Wabash R. R. in Illinois. He was a member of Forrest Lodge No. 614, F. & A. M. in Forrest, Ill., and of the United Brethren Church in Decatur, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Cora, at home; three sons, Guy O. and Marion P. of Bellingham, and Floyd in Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Richardson, Bellingham, and Mr. (sic) Idele Gregory in Frank Clay, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett Montgomery officiating. Interment in Bay View.

BARNES, Jesse Arthur, 2400 I Street, age 70, passed away at home Monday, November 21, (1966). A sixty-five year resident of this city, Mr. Barnes was a retired mail carrier. He was Adjutant of the VFW, Laurel Post No. 3685, and a member of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees. Survivors are his widow, Gladys; a son, George S. Barnes of Olympia; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Jameson of Elsie, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; five brothers, Harold of Chehalis; Floyd, Seaside, Calif.; Warren, city; Russell, Custer; Harvey, Boston, Mass.; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Eastman of Olympia, and an aunt, Mrs. Minetta Klein of this city. Services will be conducted by Rev. Chester Rutledge Wednesday, November 23 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARNES, Jessica, age 26 years, a resident of Blaine, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Monday, January 14, (1946). She leaves to survive, her husband, Lt. William Barnes, home on furlough; parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Henspeter, of Blaine; one sister, Mrs. Lenora James; one brother, Winston Henspeter; also one niece. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 16, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. E. P. Thomas officiating. Interment in the Blaine Cemetery.

BARNES, Joyce, of Mission B.C., passed away Sun. May 20, 1979. Mrs. Barnes leaves to survive 1 son, Paul & 1 daughter, Day, both of the family home; 4 step-children; Cathy, Michael, Steven & Gary Barnes all of this city. 1 brother, Jim Strombeski of Richmond, B.C. Memorial services will be held Thursday May 24 at 11 am in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Dr. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Cremation.

BARNES, June Ada, age 34, of Route 1, Custer, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 25, (1954) following an extended illness. She had been a resident of the Custer district for the past 29 years. She is survived by her husband, Daynor; one daughter, Carol June; two sons, Kenneth and Darrell, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Delmer Beckman of Custer; two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Walsh of Blaine; one aunt, Sylvia Hardman of Custer; one uncle Charlie Pickard of Bellingham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel Monday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m.

BARNES, Kenneth E., age 42, of Mission, B.C., passed away Sun. May 20, 1979. Mr. Barnes was a teacher in Mission & a former resident of B'ham. He leaves to survive 4 sons; Michael, Steven, Gary all of this city & Paul of Mission. 2 daughters; Cathy of this city & Day of Mission. His father, Daynor Barnes, Custer. A brother, Darrel of Lynden. A sister, Carol Bathues of Custer. Several nieces nephews. Memorial services will be held Thursday May 24 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Dr. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Cremation.

BARNES, Mae Agnes - Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Knapp and Knapp Funeral parlors for Mrs. Mae Agnes Barnes who died at her home west of Lynden Saturday morning (Oct. 12, 1940). Rev. R. L. Ousley officiated, and interment took place at the Lynden cemetery. Mrs. Barnes was born at Red Cloud, Nebraska and was 63 years of age. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Eastman, of Custer; eight sons, Jess and Floyd Barnes of Bellingham; and Harold, Victor, John Harvey, Russell and Warren Barnes of Lynden; twelve grandchildren; two brothers in Seattle, and one sister, Mrs. Klein, of Bellingham.

BARNES, Mercy Ellen, of Lynden, age 78 years, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, (1946) following a short illness. Mrs. Barnes had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 40 years and leaves to survive, her husband, Charles E. Barnes; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Groth, of Nanaimo, B.C., Mrs. Garrett Van Wyhe, of Seattle; one son, Clifton E., of Vancouver, Wash.; two sisters and one brother in the East; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with Mr. Theodore Smith, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment in Lynden Cemetery.

BARNES, Mildred - A funeral service for Mildred Lucille Barnes of Los Angeles, formerly of Ferndale, will be held at 11 a.m. Thurs. in the chapel at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale, with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Mrs. Barnes died Sat. Dec. 18, 1999, in Los Angeles. She was 82. She was born Dec. 3, 1917, to Joseph H. and Hazel (Osborne) Brill in New Mexico. She married Guy O. Barnes, who died in 1990. Mrs. Barnes worked as a legal secretary. Mrs. Barnes was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ferndale. Survivors include son Jerry W. Anderson of California.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Minnie Byers, aged 85 years, passed away at a local hospital in Ferndale, Saturday, July 28, (1945). Mrs. Barnes had been a resident of Ferndale for 58 years. She is survived by her husband, Frank, of Bellingham; 3 daughters, Mrs. Lilian Armistad of Gettysburg, Penn., Mrs. Lola Alstad of Sherrill, N.Y., Mrs. Ella Campbell of Edmonds, Wash.; 3 sons, Wilbur Byers of Leavenworth, Wash., John Byers of Ferndale, Wash., Paul Byers of Freewater, Oregon; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mattie Tawes, of Aberdeen, Wash.; Mrs. Lilian Deeds of Puyallup; two brothers, William Cissna, of Bellingham; James Cissna, of Texas; twenty-seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 31, at 2 p.m., under the direction of Monroe funeral parlor in Ferndale. Burial in the Mt. View cemetery.

BARNES, Robert J. - Funeral services for Robert J. Barnes, aged 53 years, husband of Mrs. Nina Barnes, who passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, September 25, (1940) after a long illness were held in the Cathedral Chapel of the Homer Mark Mortuary this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. John K. Mitchell, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church officiating, followed by cremation.

BARNES, Russell L., age 73, of 2582 Lynden Birch Bay Rd., Custer, passed away in Ferndale Sat. July 26, (1986). He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He loved to give to charity. Survivors include 2 sisters-in-law, Thelma Barnes of Bellingham, Gladys Barnes of Bellingham numerous nieces & nephews, Frank A. and wife Betty Barnes of Custer, Agnes Lee of Bellingham, George and wife Gloria Barnes of Ferndale, Don and wife Dorothy Barney of Olympia, Laurel and husband Mike Braroe of Olympia, Don and wife Linda Eastman of Olympia, numerous great nephews, nieces and other relatives. Graveside services will be held Tues., July 29, 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, Pastor Ralph Poulson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jul 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Stephen C., age 88 of Bellingham, passed away July 6, 2008. He was born September 3, 1919 in Rome, NY to Edwin & Katherine (Kalk) Barnes. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he married Corrinne Wilson on Valentine's Day, 1946, and they have lived in the area since 1950. Steve owned & operated a number of businesses, including Whatcom Tire until his retirement in the late 1980s. He was a member of the Bellingham Elks Club and Assumption Catholic Church. Steve's passion in life was hunting. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at The Courtyard for their excellent and loving care and the Whatcom Hospice staff who helped in his final days. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Corrinne Barnes of Bellingham; brother James E. Barnes of Chittenango, NY, sister Kay Benedikter of Jacksonville, FL, step-children Gary (Wanda) Clark of Tacoma and Diane (Louie) Cosimeno of Rome, NY, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life with military honors will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tues. July 15th at 1 p.m. followed by a reception. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, Sylvester R., age 73, of 2306 Court Street, passed away in a local hospital, Friday, June 27, (1947). Mr. Barnes had been a resident of this community for the past twenty years and was a retired barber and a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Surviving relatives are the widow, Belle, at home; two daughters, Misses Vesta Barnes, of Portland, and Ruth, of San Francisco, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews; one step-daughter, Mrs. Loveta Collopy, of Bellingham; three step-sons, George Elliott, of Bellingham, Carl Elliott, of Seattle, and Ray Elliott, of Thousand Oak, Calif. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Donald B. Kunkle, Monday, June 30, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARNES, Virginia, age 27 years, 2820 Michigan Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, December 8, (1947) following an illness of four months. Mrs. Barnes had been a resident of Bellingham her entire life and was a member of the C Street Penticostal (sic) Church. Surviving relatives include the husband, Leslie Barnes; her father, Guy W. Johnson, Aberdeen, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Maxine Thomas, Stinson Beach, Calif., Mrs. Adena McClaherty and Miss Marilyn Johnson, both of Aberdeen; one brother, Lauren Johnson, Aberdeen; two grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson, Bellingham; also numerous other relatives. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 11, at 2 p.m., Rev. Elsie Johnson officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BARNES, V. R. "Happy," age 59 of Rt. 1 Custer passed away Friday, Feb. 22, (1957) at a local hospital following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Custer for the past 39 years and served with the U.S. Army in World War II. Surviving relatives include 7 brothers, Jesse and Floyd both of Bellingham, Harold in Chehalis, John of South Tacoma and Warren on the Smith Road, Harvey of Boston, Mass., Russell of Custer, 1 sister Mrs. Dorothy Eastman of Olympia. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held in the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale Monday Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARNES, Vivian, age 32 of 7022 Dahlberg Road, Ferndale, passed away Saturday, March 13, 1982. She was a member of the Evergreen Community Church and was a Sunday School Teacher for the Evergreen Church; was herd manager for the Barnes Cattle Farm. She leaves to survive her parents, George and Gloria Barnes; 1 sister, Vicki Keep of Ferndale; 2 brothers, Jeffery D. Barnes of Tenino; and Jess Allan Barnes of Ferndale; paternal grandparent, Gladys Barnes of Bellingham; maternal grandparents, Roy Taylor of Bellingham and Grace Taylor of Oregon. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 19 at 2 p.m. in the Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Mar 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNES, William F., age 84, of Los Angeles, and visiting with a nephew here, passed away in a private nursing home Saturday, July 28, (1956). Mr. Barnes was a retired carpenter, had lived in Bellingham from 1888 to 1900, in Portland, Ore., several years and in Los Angeles the past 35 years. Surviving relatives include a nephew, Charles G. Barnes of Lake Samish, and two cousins, Joe Hostetter of Turlock, Calif., and Mrs. Zelma Greenfield of San Francisco, Calif. The remains were forwarded to Forest Lawn Cemetery, Los Angeles, Calif., by the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home.

BARNESSON, Chester, 1311 Grant Street, age 74, passed away Friday, November 11, (1966). Mr. Barnesson had resided in this city the past five months, and was a former resident of Snohomish. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and International Boilermakers Union. Survivors are his widow, Johanna, at home; two sons, Chester R., Puyallup; Lewis A., Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Mae E. Pickell, Los Angles, Calif.; Mrs. Stella Larson in Colorado; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be conducted by Pastor Evald E. Olsenius Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 3:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARNETT, Arthur W., age 70, of 2414 Cherry St., passed away Tuesday Aug. 20, (1974) at home. Mr. Barnett had been a resident of the community for the past 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Thelma, Bellingham, 3 sons, Lloyd and Joe both of Bellingham, and Wiley Ritchie of Fortuna, Calif., 2 daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Schnabel and Mrs. Marian Albans, both of Bellingham, 1 brother, George Barnett of Bellingham, 2 sisters, Mrs. Mattie Winslow and Mrs. Grace Brown, both of Bellingham, 19 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARNETT, Bessie D., age 88, of 1017 Mason St. passed away in a local hospital Friday, Feb. 16, (1962) following an extended illness. Mrs. Barnett is survived by 1 son, Leon of this city, 1 granddaughter, Mrs. Geraldene Price of Santa Barbara, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Bay View.

BARNETT, Emma M. - Funeral services for Emma M. Barnett, 85, of 7106 Tall Cedars Estates, Ferndale, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wed. at the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Colin Campbell officiating. Mrs. Barnett died Thurs. (March 28, 1991) at a local nursing home. She was born Emma Meyers on June 29, 1905 in Millet, Alberta. She moved to Whatcom County in 1923 and married Horace Barnett on Nov 10, 1929. He died in 1987. Mrs. Barnett attended Western Washington State College and Success Business College. She and her husband owned a motel. She was a member of the St. Joseph Hospital Orthopedic Guild. She also enjoyed gardening and traveling to Alaska and Mexico with her husband. Survivors include a sister, Arpa Silver of Calgary, Alberta; a brother, Walter Meyers of Millet, Alberta; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNETT, Ethel M. "Peggy" of 1511 E. Maplewood passed away Tuesday June 9, (1981). Mrs. Barnett had resided in Bellingham for the past 68 years and leaves to survive 2 sons, Richard & his wife Hazel Lamm of this City and Robert & his wife Phyllis Lamm of Eugene, Oregon; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 brother Forrest Pate of City; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Fri. June 12 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. David Erickson officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BARNETT, Gene H., age 55, of 2223 St. Clair St., passed away Tues., Feb. 3, (1976). Mr. Barnett had resided in Bellingham for the past 6 years and was employed as an engineer at St. Joseph's Hospital. A retired major of the U.S. Army and a member of the Retired Officers Association of Fort Lewis. He leaves to survive his wife, Eleanor of the family home; 2 sons, Paul of the U.S. Navy in San Diego, David of Seattle; 3 daughters, JoAnne, Linda and Kenalyn all of the home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Wilma Hensler of Cinn., Ohio and Mrs. Joan Overstreet of Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 6 at 12 noon in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Followed by cremation. Military graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Old Tacoma Cemetery.

BARNETT, Henry, age 90, of 1017 Mason St., passed away in a Seattle hospital, Thursday, Nov. 30, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Barnett had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years and was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Bessie D. Barnett of the home; one son, Leon E. of this city; one granddaughter, Mrs. Geraldine Price of Santa Barbara, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. W. Robert Webb, officiating. Interment Bay View.

BARNETT, Horace E., 85, 7106 Tall Cedars, Ferndale, died Sat. at his home. A retired contractor, he had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1958. He was born April 19, 1901 in Kansas City, Kan. He was a member of the Masonic order, Scottish Rite bodies of Bellingham Valley, the Nile Temple of Shrine, the Northwest Shrine Club and a life member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44. He worked as a miner in Alaska for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Emma, of the family home and sisters Ruth Rancich of Auburn and Eva Barkley of Seattle. Arrangements are pending with Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNETT, John C., age 90, formerly of 1705 H St., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, May 18, (1961). A resident of Bellingham for the past 39 years, Mr. Barnett was a retired mill worker. Survivors are two sons, Arthur W., of Bellingham and George H., of Ferndale; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Winslow and Mrs. Grace Brown, both of Bellingham; one brother, Herbert of Wenatchee; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Tooker and Mrs. Nellie Eastwood, both of Bellingham; 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Glenn Carlson Monday, May 22, at 4 p.m. Final resting place Bayview Cemetery.

BARNETT, Leon E., age 66, of 1301 W. Holly, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Jan. 9, (1963). Mr. Barnett had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 41 years and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Price of Santa Barbara. Services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BARNETT, Mabel Grace, age 80, passed away at 201 21st St., Tuesday, Nov. 12, (1957). Mrs. Barnett had resided in this community for the past 50 years and was a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Grace E. Owens and Mrs. June L. Owens, both of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Claude and George Harker, both in Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Eva McCullough of San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Maude McGrath of Sheldon, Iowa, Mrs. Ollie Ebling, also of Iowa and Mrs. Lillian Olson of Pleasant Hill, Calif. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Calvin Moore, Friday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARNETT, Nell M., 1603 E. Illinois Street, age 92, passed away Thursday, December 29, (1966). Miss Barnett had resided in this city the past eight years, and was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. R. W. Greenen and Mrs. Lucile Harris, both of this city, and nieces and nephews. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Private services will be conducted by Rev. J. Vincent Crane Tuesday, January 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

BARNETT, Ora Lee, age 43 of 1618 Donovan St., passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, (1976). Mrs. Barnett had been a resident of this city for the past 10 years. Surviving husband, Lloyd; 1 son, Doug.; 2 daughters, Debbie and Toni, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson of Atkins, Arkansas; 1 brother, Mr. Raymond Robinson of Arkansas; 1 sister, Mrs. Geraldine Grey of Memphis, Tenn., numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services Wed., Aug. 4, 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Major John Rocheleau officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BARNETT, Thelma C., 81, who lived in Bellingham all of her life, died Wednesday (Jan. 13, 1988) at her home. Mrs. Barnett, 2300 Jaeger St., was born Feb. 28, 1906. Her first husband, Marion Ritchie, and her second husband, Arthur Barnett, died earlier. She is survived by her daughter, Marian G. Albans of Bellingham; a son Wiley M. Ritchie of Fortuna, Calif.; a sister Myrtle Gooding of Beaver, Wash.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services and private burial will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park and Funeral Home, with the Rev. Daniel W. Wilson officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNETT, Uel B., age 90 years of 1522 Lincoln Street passed away Sunday, July 17, (1960) in a local rest home following an extended illness. Mr. Barnett had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 59 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Neva Peterson of Bellingham, Mrs. Ruth Rancich and Mrs. Eva Barkley, both of Seattle; one son, Horace E. Barnett of Blaine; also 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles' Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Thursday, July 21, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Ivan R. Smith officiating. Cremation will follow.

BARNETT, William "Bill," age 66 years, 201 Twenty-first Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, June 7, (1945). Mr. Barnett had resided here the past thirty-three years. Deceased was for many years a city police officer and more recently was a guard at the Bellingham Iron Works, Marine Division. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mabel at home; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Grace Owens and Mrs. June Owens of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Kaufman, Mrs. Nellie Eastwood and Mrs. Carrie Tooker of this city; two brothers, John and Bert Barnett at Leavenworth, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John King Mitchell, Saturday, June 9, at 4:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARNHARD, John, age 82, of Nooksack, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, March 23, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Barnhard had been a resident of Nooksack for the past 28 years and was a member of the Advent Christian Church. Surviving relatives include his wife, Tena Barnhard; a sister, Mary Wright, of Cedar Rapids, Neb.; three brothers, Herman, Nooksack, Albert, of Fenton, Ill., and Adolph, of Valleydale, Mich. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, with the Rev. R. L. Peterson, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment in the Nooksack Cemetery.

BARNHARD, Mary Christina, age 86, of Nooksack, passed away at her home Sunday, Feb. 3, (1952). She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rhoda Newlin, of Westfork, Ark.; one brother and one sister in the East, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, with the Rev. Lobb, of Chilliwack, Rev. Paul Freidman, of Nooksack, and Rev. VanBronkhofst, of Nooksack, officiating. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery.

BARNHARDT, Helen Pomeroy, 95, of Ferndale, died Sunday, October 14, 2001, in Custer. She was born July 13,1906 in Ferndale. Her parents were George and Gertrude Menze. Mrs. Barnhardt was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She was preceded in death by husbands: Thomas E. Pomeroy and Merle Barnhardt. Survivors include: 3 daughters, Betty Heyano of Seattle, Kay Pearson & husband Ed of Ferndale and Gail Judge & husband Jim of Custer; 6 sons, Tom Pomeroy of Ferndale, Jack Pomeroy & wife Lois of Sumas, Don Pomeroy & wife Lois of Lynden, Dick Pomeroy of Everett, Mike Pomeroy & wife Darlene of Burlington, Ed Pomeroy & wife Judi of Ferndale; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 1 sister Ibe Blackler of Oroville, WA and many other relatives. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held Saturday, October 20, 2 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNHARDT, Ione, age 41 years, Route 2 Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital, following a lingering illness, Wednesday, October 29, (1947). She had lived in the county her entire lifetime, and was a member of the Orchard Grange No. 346, Orchard Goodwill Club, and the St. Luke's Alumni Association. Mrs. Barnhardt was a graduate of the 1925 class of Ferndale high school, and the 1928 class of the St. Luke's hospital. Survivors are the husband, Merle; one daughter, Joan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers, Ferndale; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Parry, Ferndale, Mrs. Erma Hatchman, Route 3 Bellingham, Mrs. Edna Sayre, Seattle; one nephew, Frank Hatchman; two nieces, Elaine Hatchman and Arlene Parry, and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, Saturday, November 1, at 2 p.m., Rev. Dennis DeVoe officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARNHARDT, Merle, age 80, 6814 Olson Rd., Ferndale, passed away Sunday, June 20th, (1976). Mr. Barnhardt was a life time resident of Whatcom County and a retired member of the Meat Cutters Union. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of Ferndale, 2 daughters, Joan Strotz of Ferndale, Muriel Jones of Truth of (sic) Consequences, New Mexico, 3 step-daughters, Betty Heyano of Seattle, Kay Pearson of Ferndale, Gail Judge of Custer, 6 step-sons, Tom Pomeroy of Ferndale, Jack Pomeroy of Sumas, Don Pomeroy of Tamarac, Florida, Dick Pomeroy of Everett, Mike Pomeroy of Burlington and Edward Pomeroy of Custer. 2 sisters Gertrude Barker of Lacy, Pearl Moore of Bellingham, one brother, Calvin L. "Jack" of Jefferson, Oregon. Numerous grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. David B. Nelson, Wed. June 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

BARNHART, Anna I., age 76, of 1232 Grant St., passed away in Pt. Angeles Sunday, July 27, (1958). Mrs. Barnhart had resided in the Rome District for several years before moving to Bellingham in 1935, and had taught school in Michigan for 25 years before coming to Whatcom County. Deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Perry Chapter No. 221, Order of Eastern Star at Perry, Mich. She leaves to survive two sisters, Mrs. Charles R. Stewart of Bellingham and Mrs. Charles W. Alward of Port Angeles; four brothers, Omer McDonald of Athabaska, Alb., Duncan McDonald of Alberni, B.C., James McDonald of Burnaby, B.C., and William McDonald of Central Point, Ore., also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Thursday, July 31, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARNHART, Clarence, age 50, of 1410 Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, May 1, (1948). Mr. Barnhart had resided in this community for the past 20 years and was a member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A. M., Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, and also the Drum and Bugle Corps. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mary, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Delores Anderson, of Bellingham; two sons, George and Marlyn, both in the U.S. Navy; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Marlow, of Spokane, Mrs. Hazel Graham, of Coulee City, and Mrs. Gladys Verguit, of Idaho; two brothers, Sylvester and Harry, of Spokane. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander P. Aiton and officers of the Masonic Lodge Wednesday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARNHART, Duane Allen passed away Sept. 23, 1996 at his home in Yakima, WA, after an extended illness. He was born in Bellingham, WA on March 28, 1946. His last years were spent fishing in his riverboat on the Cowlitz River with sons Duane Jr. and Charles and grandson Tyler Barnhart. The years between 1963 and 1973 he served his country in the U.S. Navy as an airplane mechanic on the USS Enterprise in the Indian Ocean. He also spent time in Subic Bay, Philippines flying with Reconnaissance during the Vietnam War. He was also stationed at Whidbey Naval Air, living with his family in Anacortes, WA. He is survived by his mother Carla M. Barnhart of Mukilteo, brothers Gary Barnhart of Portland, OR, sisters Janice Barnhart of Poulsbo, Sandra Van Duisen of B'ham and Laura Barnhart of Sedro Woolley, WA. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Barnhart. He also leaves a good friend Michelle Wise of Yakima, who cared for him during his illness. His sons Duane Barnhart J. and Family of Olympia, WA and Charles Barnhart and family of Everett, WA. Also numerous nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation arrangements were by Colonial Funeral, Toppenish, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Oct 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNHART, Harold, 2817 E. Sunset Dr., died Saturday (Aug. 30, 1975) in a local hospital. He was 78. A retired candy manufacturer, Mr. Barnhart had made his home in Bellingham since 1969. Survivors include a son, Dr. Roger A., and two grandchildren, all of Bellingham. At his request, no funeral services were held. Veroske's Bellingham Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

BARNHART, Hattie, age 87, of 2105 New Street, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, August 20, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Barnhart had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 26 years, she was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Edith McDonald of Bellingham; a stepson, Raymond Barnhart of St. Charles, Mich.; six grandchildren, Mrs. Harriet Pruitt, Mrs. Mary K. Mura and Jack McDonald, all of Bellingham, Kenneth McDonald of Willapa, Wash., and William and Max Barnhart, both of St. Charles, Mich.; seven great-grandchildren, and a brother, Frank E. Pellett of Klamath Falls, Ore. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 23, at 3 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Taylor, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

BARNHART, Ida Belle, 80, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Dec. 25, (1955) following an extended illness. Mrs. Barnhart had lived in the Ferndale area 31 years. She was a member of Ferndale First Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Esther Trivett of North Bellingham, and Mrs. Ruby Prather of Seattle; two sons, Joseph of Ferndale, and Walter of Richland, Wash.; a brother and sister in Missouri; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, from Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale with Rev. Ralph Funkhouser officiating. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARNHART, Mabel Estes, age 98, of Marysville and formerly of Lynden, died Monday, June 20, 1988, in Marysville. Mrs. Barnhart was born October 17, 1889, at Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She lived for many years in Lynden, where she and her husband, John, homesteaded. She lived at Granite Falls for several years and for the past 21 years in Marysville. She is survived by a daughter, Pauline Kinney, of Marysville; and a granddaughter, Janice, of Spokane. At her request, there will be no memorial services. Following cremation, interment will be in the Lynden Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Schaefer-Shipman Funeral home of Marysville.
(From The Lynden Tribune, June 22, 1988) Submitted by Andy.

BARNHART, Mary Raths, age 65, of 1207 1/2 State St., passed away in a local sanitarium Tuesday, Aug. 25, (1959). Mrs. Barnhart had resided in Bellingham for many years; was a member of the Evergreen Garden Club and chairman of the Retarded Children; member of the Lake Padden Demonstration Club; member of the Holly Rebekah Lodge No. 3; honorary life member of the Ground Observer Corps. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Deloris Jackson, of Bellingham; two sons, Merlyn C., USN, of San Diego, Calif., and George A. of Guam; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Minnie Raths, of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Alma Clark of Spokane, and Mrs. Martha Baldwin, of Opportunity; one brother, Arthur Raths, of Spokane. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Mrs. O. T. Field, Friday Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery.

BARNHART, Mildred (SoRelle), age 88, former B'ham. resident, died Thurs. Dec. 28th (1978), in Ogden, Utah. She was born Dec. 29, 1889 in Bellingham, WA. to George & Belle Hammer SoRelle, married to Harry E. Barnhart from whom she was later divorced. She graduated from Whatcom High School & Bellingham State Normal College. She taught school in Custer, Olympia, Okanogan & Seattle, WA. until retiring in 1956. She lived in B'ham. from 1956 to 1973, when she moved to Ogden, Utah to live with her daughter. She was former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Wash. State Retired Teachers Assn., the Women's Music Club & the Methodist Church. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Les. (Jane) Gardiner of Ogden, Utah. 9 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sat. Dec. 30th at Larkin & Sons Mortuary, Ogden, Utah. Burial will be in the Ogden City Cemetery.

BARNHART, Walter B., age 75 of 1200 Birchwood passed away Thurs., Jan. 29, (1976). Mr. Barnhart had been a resident of Bellingham the past 12 years and was retired from General Electric. He was a veteran of World Wars I & II and a member of the DAV. He leaves to survive a son, Walter Barnhart of Yakima; 2 daughters, Mrs. Betty Harrison of Acme and Mrs. Beverly Gardner of Seattle; 9 grandchildren, numerous great - grandchildren; brother, Joseph M. Barnhart Jr. of Ferndale; sister, Mrs. Ruby Prather of this city. Services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Cremation.

BARNHART, Winnifred M., 2501 E St., age 72, passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, (1974). She was a member of the Central Lutheran Church, South Bellingham Community Club, Rome Grange Auxiliary and the Evergreen Garden Club. Surviving are 1 son, Kenneth W. Knudson, City; 3 daughters, Mrs. Earl Pyeatt, Bellevue, Wash., Mrs. Reuben Lykke and Mrs. Bill Davis both of this city; 2 step-children, Winnifred Pattison, City and Ed Barnhart, Seattle; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Archie V. Anable, Seattle, Clyde A. Anable, City. Memorial services will be conducted Monday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Central Lutheran Church under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

BARNHOLT, Edna age 79, of 409 York St., passed away Thurs., Dec. 4, in B'ham, WA. She has been a resident of B'ham for the past 55 years, attended the Lutheran Church. Survived by 2 sons, William and Raymond, both of B'ham; 1 daughter Florence Caisse of Oregon; 3 brothers, Reinhold Gutzman of California, Eric of B'ham and Dick of Lynden; 2 sisters, Flora Soon of White Rock, B.C. and Trudy Montizambert of California; 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Her husband Wilford and daughter Helen Whitman both preceded her in death. Funeral Services will be held Tues., Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. in Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Roger Johnson officiating. Interment Greenacres. Visitation will be Mon. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Jerns LeVeck Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Dec 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNHOLT, Wilfred A. - Funeral services for Wilfred A. Barnholt, 89, 409 York St., will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Veroske's Funeral Home. A life resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Barnholt was a retired Bellingham street car motorman and had also farmed. He died Wednesday (April 11, 1973). Survivors include his widow Edna; two sons, William and Raymond of Bellingham; three daughters, Frances Ward of Oakland, Calif., Helen Whitman of Custer and Florence Caisse of Salem, Ore.; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Apr 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNHOLT, William Lee - Visitation for William Lee Barnholt St. will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Jern LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel, followed by burial in Greenacres Cemetery. Mr. Barnholt, 71, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, at his Bellingham home. He was born August 12, 1926, in Red Bluff, Calif., to Wilfred Alton and Edna FlorenTina (Gutzman) Barnholt. Mr. Barnholt was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church and VFW Post 1585. He enjoyed building things, music and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife Alta. He is survived by two sons, William Barnholt Jr. of Everson and Gerald Barnholt of Marysville; a daughter, Cheryl Jones of Marysville; a stepdaughter, Sharon Crawford of Bellingham; a sister, Florence Caisse of Portland, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

BARNHOUSE, Mary - Graveside services for Mary Barnhouse of Lynden, will be on Wednesday October 11 at 9 a.m. in Enterprise Cemetery (Vista Road, off the Grandview Road, Ferndale) with Father Jim Lee officiating. Mrs. Barnhouse passed away in Bellingham on October 5, 1995. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Oct 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARNUM, Emma L., age 88, of 1319 Garden St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, April 10, (1953). Mrs. Barnum had resided in this community for the past 29 years and was a member of the Baptist Church, but had in recent years attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Surviving relatives are one niece, Mrs. Arthur Anderson, and two nephews, Griff and Edward Williams, all of Lawrence. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Monday, April 13, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

BARONIO, Bert, age 64, of 1310 Iowa Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday morning, January 4, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Baronio was a native of Italy, coming to this country about 45 years ago. he was a member of the Catholic Church. Thee are no known relatives in this country. Rosary will be said Friday, January 6, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem high mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 7, at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer, celebrant. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

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