WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     GAA - GAM

GAAR, Alice C., age 78 of 5280 Northwest Rd., Bellingham passed away Monday, July 26, 1982. She is survived by 1 son, John M. Gaar of Anchorage, Alaska; 1 daughter Alice Kunzy of Costa Mesa, California; 2 sisters, Marguerite Willging of Canoga Park, California and Bess Hoyt of Minneapolis. Cremation was held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home with interment of ashes at Jefferson barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

GAASLAND, Andrew, age 91 of 1130 Ellis passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Sept. 28, (1958) following a lingering illness. Mr. Gaasland had resided in Bellingham for the past 68 years and was a member of the IOOF, No. 31, Bellingham Rebeckah Lodge No. 43, Sons of Norway and the Moose Lodge No. 493. He leaves to survive two sons, Ray and Roy Gaasland, one grandson Peter Gaasland, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Wagoner officiating. Interment Bayview.

GAASLAND, Arthur E., 72, of Bellingham passed away March 10, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born in Seattle to Bessie and Arthur Gaasland on June 15, 1920. Arthur and his family moved to Bellingham in 1924. He married June Scrimsher on July 5, 1942. They celebrated their 50th anniversary July 5, 1992. He was a member of First Christian Church and was a member of Teamster Union No. 231 for 30 years. He enjoyed music and playing the organ. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Gaasland, in 1972. He is survived by his wife, June Gaasland of the family home; a son, Larry Gaasland of Bellingham; a daughter, Dianne and husband Bob Wistoski of Tacoma; and two grandchildren. Services were held at the Westford Funeral Home chapel on Friday with the Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Arrangements were made by Westford Funeral Home.

GAASLAND, Arthur P., 90, a former Bellingham resident, died Saturday (Aug. 28, 1982) at his home in Port Orchard. He was born Dec. 5, 1891, in Fairhaven. He served in the Navy during World War I. He had been an employee of Brooks Lumber Co. During World War II he moved to the Bremerton area, where he worked in the sheet metal shop at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until his retirement. He married Dorothy Gladys Thompson in Shelton in 1971. Survivors include his wife; a son, Arthur E. Gaasland, of Bellingham; a stepson, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. today at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home, Bremerton.

GAASLAND, Elliott O., age 58, of 2609 Russell St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Oct. 2, (1956). Mr. Gaasland had been a resident of this community for life, was a veteran of World War I, was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, and the 40 and 8, and was a retired mail carrier. Surviving relatives include the widow, Ruth, at the family home, a son, Howard E. of Bellingham; four granddaughters, Joan, Janna, Shirley and Sheila, all of Bellingham; two brothers, Arthur P., of Bremerton and Harold A. of Anchorage, Alaska, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence Haugen, Thursday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAASLAND, Harold L. - A funeral for Harold L. Gaasland will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Douglas Iben officiating and military honors by William Matthews Post No. 1585. Private burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Gaasland died Sunday, July 20, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 74. Born March 31, 1923, to Harold and Irene LaCasse Gaasland in Seattle, he lived in Whatcom County for nine years. He married Wanda Archibald on Jan. 19, 1950, in Tacoma. She died in 1995. Mr. Gaasland worked as a scaler for the U.S. Forest Service until retiring in 1985. He was a member of the American Legion in Ellensburg and William Matthews Post No. 1585, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include daughter Susan Upton of Pasco, stepson Guy McBride of Seattle, stepdaughter Barbara LaDoucer of Bellingham, brothers Dennis Gaasland of Lake Stevens and Milton Gaasland of Arizona, four grandchildren and other relatives.

GAASLAND, Hazel M. - Private family burial for Bellingham native Hazel M. Gaasland, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Bayview Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Donel McClelan officiating. Mrs. Gaasland, 600 S. State St., died Tuesday (Jan 2, 1990) at a Bellingham nursing home. Born Hazel Rich on March 30, 1906 in Bellingham, Mrs. Gaasland was a 1923 graduate of Whatcom High School. She married Roy Gaasland on Oct. 4, 1931. He died in 1968. A stenographer for Miller and Hawkins Real Estate, Mrs. Gaasland was a member of First Congregational Church, Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Elks Club and Whatcom Museum of History and Art. She is survived by a son, Peter Gaasland of Samish Island; two sisters, Lois Bromley of Sumas and Amy Sykes of Edmonton, Alberta; and four granddaughters. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GAASLAND, June Amanda - Visitation for June Amanda Gaasland of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jun 2, 2000. Mrs. Gaasland died Monday, May 29, 2000 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 78. She was born February 9, 1922 in Lynden, WA to Leonard and Helen (Carsner) Scrimshere in Lynden. She was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. June married Arthur Gaasland July 5, 1942 in Bellingham WA. She worked 10 years at Sprouse Reitz. June was a life member of First Christian Church, a member of Esther Group at First Christian Church, Bellingham PTA and Rainbow Mothers, 4H Leader, and past State President of Federated Homemakers. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Gaasland March 10, 1993 and a son Gary A. Gaasland in 1972. Survivors include son Larry Gaasland of Bellingham, daughter Dianne Wistoski of Tacoma, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 31, 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAASLAND Larry Evan, age 63 of Bellingham, passed away Dec. 3, 2006. He was born Dec. 23, 1942 in Bellingham to Arthur & June (Scrimsher) Gaasland. After graduating from Meridian High School in 1962, Larry had a number of careers - his favorite was as a commercial fisherman. Larry was known for his amazing memory, his knack for telling stories and his laughter and sense of humor. He was never critical, always an excellent listener, extremely generous and had many close friends. Larry always liked fun and happy events, and loved and truly enjoyed his family. Larry was preceded in death by his brother Gary and parents Art and June. Larry is survived by his sister Dianne Wistoski (husband Bob) of Tacoma, WA and their daughter Kayla (husband Capt. Michael) Morales and daughter Emma, of Wichita, KS; nephew Dean Gaasland (wife Joan and their children Courtney and Ciarra of Vancouver, WA; cousin Robert Scrimsher (wife Terri) of Sedro Woolley, WA, and cousins Ron and Dean of Bellingham. A Celebration of Larry's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, December 8 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gary Shoemaker officiating with a reception to follow at First Christian Church, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAASLAND, Lillian J., age 76 years of 1130 Ellis Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 9, (1956) following a short illness. Mrs. Gaasland had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years, and was a member of the Sehome Chapter O.E.S. No. 31; Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43; Ladies' Encampment Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant; Past Noble Grand Society; the Rebekah Sewing Club; Rebekah Garden Club; Sons and Daughters of Norway; St. Luke's Assistance League. Surviving relatives include her husband, Andrew; two sons, Roy and Raymond; one grandson, Peter Gaasland, all of Bellingham; two brothers, Neil McLeod, Wiser Lake, and Don McLeod, Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. M. D. Macaulay, Forks, Wash.; Mrs. William Johnston, Ferndale; Mrs. Fred Scheib, Mukilteo, Wash., and Mrs. B. B. Robinson of San Leandro, Calif.; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner officiating, followed by ritualistic services of Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43. Interment Bay View.

GAASLAND, Raymond G., 62, 3216 Vallette St., died today (Dec. 16, 1971). He was a life time resident of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Westford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bay View Cemetery. Mr. Gaasland was secretary-treasurer of the Gaasland Construction Co., and Builders Concrete, Inc. He was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, Central Lions Club, Birchwood Garden Club, Elks Club 194, and Congregational Church. Mr. Gaasland was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by the wife, Ruth, and several nephews and nieces.

GAASLAND, Ruth Helen - A funeral for Ruth Helen Gaasland of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church with the Revs. Donel McClellan and Cynthia Bauleke officiating. Private burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Gaasland died Friday, Jan. 31, 1997. She was 94. Born Sept. 16, 1902, to Amalia and Robert Morgenthaler in Seattle, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1921. She married Raymond Gaasland in 1943 in Bellingham. Mrs. Gaasland was a member of United Church of Christ, Bellingham Garden Club, Elks Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club and Royal Neighbors. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1971. Survivors include sister Gertrude Wing of Steilacoom, three nephews and 10 grandnephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GABBATO, Antonieta, age 63 of Rt. 2 Blaine, passed away suddenly Friday, March 11, (1966). A resident of Blaine since 1921 she was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and the Hayne Grange. Surviving are her husband Carl, a son Guilio of Sumas, 2 daughters, Mrs. Ida Brann and Mrs. Olga Church, both of Blaine. Also 8 grandchildren. Holy Rosary will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home Monday March 14 at 8:45 p.m. with Requiem Mass in St. Anne's Church Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. with Father John O'Sullivan celebrant. Burial will follow in the Blaine Cemetery.

GABEL, Iretta of 308 W. Champion St., died Tuesday, May 4, 1993. She was 58. A funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel in Bellingham. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Born Dec. 23, 1934, in Moline, Ill, she moved to Bellingham in 1985 from Cave City, Ore. She enjoyed embroidery and making sock dolls. She is survived by in-laws Preston and Sharon Gabel of Everson. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 May 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GABLER, Gladys - Funeral arrangements for Gladys Gabler, 87, Bellingham, a homemaker who moved here from California a month ago, are pending at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. She died Tuesday (March 29, 1988) in Bellingham. Born Aug. 29, 1900, in Dowagiac, Mich., she was active with the American Red Dross and Girl Scouts of America, She also gardened and played bridge. Her husband George Gabler died in 1950. Mrs. Gabler is survived by two sons, Rod Gabler of Guemes Island and Paul Gabler of Chicago; a daughter, Georgia Powers of La Conner; a brother, William H. Baldwin of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

GABOURY, Frank, age 89, of 1015 Indian Street, passed away in a local hospital late Wednesday, June 22, (1949) following a short illness. Mr. Gaboury was a retired Colorado gold miner, and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 19 years. He leaves no known survivors. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Saturday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Allport, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation.

GABRIELSEN, Hans, age 69 of 2015 G St. He was born in Norway and was a veteran of WWII, and a member of V.F.W. Post No. 1585. Surviving is one brother, Einar Gabrielsen of Richmond, B.C. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, V.F.W. in charge. Under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. [d. Feb. 10, 1966]

GABRIELSON, Agnes M., died Monday, Feb. 22, 1993, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 87. No services will be held. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Gabrielson was born Feb. 17, 1906, in Pennsylvania to Eugene and Minnie Dickinson. She was one of five children, all of whom preceded her in death. She married George Gabrielson in 1946. For may years, they traveled to Alaska in their boat and fished commercially. He preceded her in death in 1991. She worked at Cascade Laundry & Diaper Service and also was a care giver for many families in Bellingham. Survivors include brother-in-law Lee Bauter; nephews Ivan Bauter and Clarence and Ralph Dickinson; nieces Shirley Nettles and Bette Tretwold; and special friends Wanda Hall and Ruth Swenson.

GABRIELSON, Elmer - Redmond resident Elmer Gabrielson died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1992, in Redmond. He was 87. At his request, no services will be held. Born July 9, 1905, in Stanwood, he worked as a commercial fisherman. Mr. Gabrielson, a former Bellingham resident, is survived by his wife, Ellen, of the family home. Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle.

GABRIELSON, George M. 7-20-1897 to 9-15-1991. Born in McMurray, WA. He was a truck driver for Bloedel-Donovan in his early years, later became a commercial fisherman until retirement. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing into his eighties. He was preceded in death by son, Duane and brother, Martin. He leaves his wife, Agnes; brother, Elmer; brother-in-law Lee Bauter, nephews Gordon and Bryan Gabrielson, Ivan Bauter, Clarence and Ralph Dickinson; nieces, Shirley Nettles, Bette Tretwold, Good friends, Gayle and Bob Koker, along with many others. Burial was a Greenacres Memorial Park with private services. Jones Funeral Home. [m. Agnes Dickinson 1946]

GABRIELSON, Martin of Burlington, formerly of Bellingham, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 20, (1977) at United General Hospital, Sedro-Woolley. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; 2 step children, Robert Galbraith of Bay View and Patricia Murphy of Hastings, Neb.; 2 brothers, Elmer Gabrielson of Leavenworth and George Gabrielson of Bellingham and 2 sisters, Anna Hansen and Ida Skidmore, both of Bellingham.

GADWA, Edward J., age 71 of 1106 W. Holly, passed away Thursday, November 24, (1966). He had been a resident for the past 35 years and was a retired millwright. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Culinary & Beverage Workers Union. Survived by his wife, Grace; 2 sons, Laurence of Carmichael, Calif.; John of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Mrs. W. S. Peterson, city; 9 grandchildren; three brothers, William of Tacoma; Troy of Grays Harbor and Jack of Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Artemes Smith of Los Angeles. Christian prayer services will be offered Sunday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be offered Monday, November 28 at 11 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres.

GADWA, Grace Mae of Bellingham, died December 19, 1994 at the age of 88. She was born May 15, 1906 to Sophia and Jefferson Johnston in Acequa (sic), Idaho. The family moved to Kirkland, WA in 1915 where as a young woman she worked as a secretary for a Seattle attorney. Grace married Edward Joseph Gadwa November 27, 1924. In 1933 they and their three children moved to Bellingham. Grace was a private, quiet person, very strong in her Christian beliefs. She enjoyed music, flowers and hand work, excelling in embroidery and crocheting. Everything she did she did very well, devoting her life to her family and her home. In her younger years she was active in the Women's Alter Society of the Assumption Church and volunteered to help with the activities program at the Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. Grace was preceded in death by her husband in 1966 and her son Laurence Gadwa in 1993. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Walbert Peterson of Bellingham; her son and daughter-in-law, John and Sandra Gadwa of Lynden; a brother, James W. Johnston of San Diego, CA; a sister, Anne Roberts of San Antonio, TX; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Friday, December 23, 1994 at 11 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Dec 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GADWA, Laurence X., died Friday, July 2, 1993, in Salem, Ore. He was 67. Memorial services were to be held today in Salem. He was born Oct. 5, 1925, in Aberdeen to Edward and Grace Gadwa. The family moved to Bellingham in 1930, where he lived until 1957. Mr. Gadwa was a World War II veteran, serving in the South Pacific. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the family home; his mother of Bellingham; sons Michael F. Gadwa and Daniel E. Gadwa, both of Sacramento, Calif.; sister Lois Peterson of Bellingham; brother John Gadwa of Ferndale; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

GADWA, Sandra Ann of Lynden, Washington, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006. Sandy was born in Bellingham on April 16, 1932 and was 74 years old. Sandy was a very supportive wife and loved reading, learning by computer, and her teddy bear collection. She will be greatly missed by her husband of almost 56 years, John; children: Michelle (Carl) Cooper, Pamela (Randy) Koehn, Keri Taber; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service in Sandy's honor will be held Tuesday, December 12 at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Fellowship, Lynden. Pastor Delaine Bailey will officiate. Moles Family Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAFFNEY, Sister Carmel, 76, a former nursing supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, died Tuesday (Dec. 16, 1980) in a Seattle hospital. Sister Carmel was born April 3, 1904, in Keadue Rosecommon, Ireland. She was a nurse all her adult life. She had worked at St. Joseph in 1934-38 as nursing supervisor, and in 1941-46 as anesthesia and nursing supervisor. She is survived by a sister and a brother. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary Probincialate Chapel, 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue. Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Rood Cemetery, Seattle. Arrangements are by Butterworth-Manning-Ashmore Funeral Home, Seattle.

GAFFNEY, Frances - A graveside service for Frances Gaffney of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Gaffney died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 93. Born Jan. 18, 1903 to John and Elizabeth Smith in Whitehaven, England, she moved to Whatcom County in 1913. She married Thomas Gaffney in 1920 in Bellingham; he preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Gaffney enjoyed reading, needlework and gardening. Survivors include sons Cliff Gaffney of Bellevue and Thomas H. Gaffney of Walla Walla, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Sep 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAFFNEY, Sister Mary Stanislaus, age 77 yeas, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday, May 12, (1957) following a lingering illness. Sister Stanslaus was in the Order of St. Joseph of Newark for 56 years and came to Nelson, B.C. in 1900 where she taught in St. Joseph's Academy for 30 years, until her retirement several years ago. She leaves to survive two sisters, Mrs. James K. Oakman, of Audubon, New Jersey; Sister Joseph Marie of Jersey City, New Jersey; one brother, Thomas Gaffney, also of Audubon; also numerous other relatives. Requiem Mass will be in the chapel of St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday, May 14 at 9:30 a.m. with the Chaplain as celebrant. Interment will be in Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home.

GAFFNEY, Thomas Howard, age 80, of Walla Walla, WA, died April 23, 2003 in the Garrison Creek Lodge in Walla Walla, WA. Thomas was born on August 20, 1922 in Bellingham, WA to Thomas and Frances Smith Gaffney. Thomas graduated from Bellingham High School, attended Western Washington University and graduated from San Francisco State University and received his Masters Degree from Stanford University. He was a Physical Therapist. He married, Bette Irelan, and they were married on November 15, 1957 in Bellingham, WA. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Davis of Walla Walla, WA; his brother, Clifford Gaffney of Bellevue, WA; his close friends, Marci Perkins of Waitsburg, WA; Kellie Williams and Karen Hanson, both of Walla Walla, WA; numerous cousins; niece, Merrilee Johnson of Chico, CA, nephew, Kyle Gaffney of Bellevue, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Bette Gaffney, and nephew, Kevin Gaffney. He was a member of the following organizations: Elks Lodge #287, the American Arthritis Foundation, Washington State Registered Physical Therapist Assn., and the Stanford Alumni Assn. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fri., May 2, 2003 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Walla Walla, WA with Rev. Chotard Doll of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. A burial will be a private family interment.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAFFNEY, Tom, age 85, of 2329 Dean Ave, passed away Mon., Feb. 5, 1979. Mr. Gaffney was a 60 year resident of this community and was a retired Maintenance Man with the B'ham Herald and a member of William Lee Alexander Post No. 3685, VFW at Laurel and the B'ham Elks Lodge, No. 194. He is survived by his wife Frances; 2 sons; Cliff of Bellevue and Tom of Lynnwood; 4 grandchildren: Merrilee Johnson of Chico, Calif.; Kevin Gaffney of Salt Lake City, Utah; Kyle Gaffney of Bellevue and Julie Ann Gaffney of Lynnwood; 5 great grandchildren: Chad, Megan, Kirk, Casey and Molly Johnson, all of Chico, Calif.; 2 brothers and 3 sisters in England; numerous nieces and nephews including Mrs. Rowena Dickenson of Butte, Montana. Services will be Thurs., Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Dr. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Feb 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAGE, Lena A., age 83 years, passed away at her home, 1020 Garden Street, Wednesday, December 12, (1945). Mrs. Gage, the widow of the late George E. Gage, had resided here the past fifty-five years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Victor Roth; one granddaughter, Mrs. Jacob Ladd Smith; two great-grandchildren, Marguerite Gage Smith and Jacob Ladd Smith Jr., all of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Buriff, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Memorial services will be conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Friday, December 14, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Canon E. B. Smith officiating. Private graveside services will be conducted at Bay View Cemetery where interment will be made.

GAGE, Lucile Gardner – Born Violet Lucile Gardner on June 19, 1915 in Sioux Falls, SD, "Luci" passed away in the home of her daughter Jill-Karen Pulst, on April 30, 2006. Luci was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Harmond Winfield Gage, and son, Mischa Kenneth Gage. She is survived by her daughter Jill-Karen Pulst of Bellingham, WA, grandchildren Kathryn (and Mark) Bingham of California, Don (and Sandy) Gage of California, Tiffany (and Steve) Morrill Burrow of Texas, and Brett Adam Morrill of Washington. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Kenneth and Christopher Bingham, Brook, Brandon, Brent and Brianna Gage, Isabella Rose and Benjamin Gardner Burrow, Joshua Adam Morrill, and her niece, Sue Divich of Texas. A Memorial Celebration Service will be held at Silver Beach Community Church, Bellingham, WA on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. Refreshments with family immediately following the service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAGNE, Gertrude M. - Services for retired schoolteacher Gertrude M. Gagne, 91, of 1400 Franklin St., will be at 11 s.m. Friday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. John Gibbs officiating. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Gagne died Monday (Nov. 28, 1988) at a Bellingham hospital. She was born Oct. 25, 1897, in Felida, Wash., and moved to Bellingham in 1916, the same year she was graduating from the old Bellingham Normal School. Mrs. Gagne was a schoolteacher for eight years. she was a member of the Protestant-Episcopal Church of America, Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution and American Legion Auxiliary. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.

GAGNE, Rose C., formerly of 1415 Forest St., passed away in a local rest home Wednesday, Jan. 9, (1957). Mrs. Gagne had been a 48-year resident of this community and was a member of the Church of Assumption. Surviving relatives are two sons, Archie J. of Bellingham and Walter C. of Tacoma; one daughter, Mrs. Eva Zupnick of San Pedro, Calif.; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. High Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Assumption, Fr. Cross celebrant, Friday, Jan. 11, at 9:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Gerald W. Gannon, Mike Charland, Jerry Paolergio, Lloyd Nelson, Ellis Brann and Lloyd Snider.

GAGNON, Lawrence J. - A memorial gathering for Lawrence J. "Larry" Gagnon will be at 1 p.m. Saturday on the beach near his Sandy Point home. A memorial Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Seattle. Mr. Gagnon died Wednesday, July 6, 1994, at his home. He was 44. Born June 3, 1950, to Charles W. and Donna J. Gagnon in Seattle, he served one tour of duty in the U.S. Navy aboard aircraft carriers. A refinery pipe fitter for the past 20 years, he was a member of Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union Local I-590. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed golf, fishing and children. He was preceded in death by brother Cory S. Gagnon. Survivors include his parents of Seattle; brother Kyle R. Gagnon of Seattle; sister Corinne M. Dumas of Bothell; and four nephews.

GAGNON, Mae I., age 75, of 1400 12th St., passed away Mon. Aug. 2, (1982). The widow of the late Park Gagnon, she had been a resident since 1943 and a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Loretta Johnson, City and Mrs. Gladys Conway of Cape Cod, Mass.; 6 brothers, Philip Bouodrot of Sacramento, Edward & Fredrick Boudrot both of Boston, Bernard Boudrot of Cape Cod, Mass., Kenneth Boudrot of Cleveland, Ohio and Arthur Boudrot of Fort Meyers, Florida. Private family services were held followed by cremation. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. May 3, 1907 Boston, MA]

GAGNON, Park, 917 17th St., died Monday, January 1, (1973). He was a manager of the Bellingham Elks for 30 years and a member of the Anacortes Eagles. He also served on the Bellingham Park Board for six years. He was 64 at the time of his death. Surviving him is his widow, Mae, at home. Westford Funeral Home directed services.
(From The Bellingham Metro, January 10, 1973)

GAHAN, Anna Pauline - Graveside services for Whatcom County resident Anna Pauline Gahan, 98, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Gahan, 2501 E St., died Saturday (Dec. 16, 1989) in Bellingham. She was born March 24, 1891, in Kearney, Neb., and moved to Whatcom County with her family in 1906. She was a member of the Spanish-American War Veterans Auxiliary and of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Gahan is survived by a son, Cecil Gahan of Bellingham; a daughter Leota Bailey of Mesa, Ariz.; a sister Agnes Hudziak of Seattle; a brother Alfred Knittel of Bellingham; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The Rev. Keith Madsen will officiate at the services. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAHAN, Charles C., 82 of 1021 Fraser St., passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, March 18, (1958). Mr. Gahan had resided in this community the past 55 years; was a retired teamster, and was a member of Major Weisenberger Camp No. 10, Spanish-American War Veterans. Surviving relatives include the widow, Anna P. at the family home; a son, Cecil C. of Seattle; a daughter, Mrs. Leota Morgan of Seattle; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a brother, Arthur Gahan of College Park, Md., a sister, Miss Winifred Gahan of College Park, Md., a sister, Miss Winifred Gahan of College Park, Md., and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted, Friday, March 21, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAHAN, William James, age 72, of 1314 1/2 Cornwall Ave., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 5, (1955). Mr. Gahan had resided in this community for the past 44 years and was a retired farmer. Surviving relatives include two brothers, Charles of this city, and Arthur of College Park, Maryland; one sister, Miss Winefred Gahan of College Park, Md.; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Charles Durden Tuesday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAINER, Alida A., age 83, 1408 E Street, passed away Thursday, April 21, (1966). Mrs. Gainer was a sixty-year resident of this city, and was a member of the New Testament Faith. Survivors are a son, William R. Gainer of Mountlake Terrace; four grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Hannah Solberg of Eau Clair, Wis. Services will be conducted by Miss Mabel Gibson Monday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAINER, Avery Edgar, aged 62 years, passed away at the family home, 2402 Walnut Street, Tuesday, December 4, (1945). Mr. Gainer came to Bellingham forty years ago and was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Pulp and Sulphite Workers Union. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Dorothy Gainer; one son, Roger Vance, Bellingham; three step-daughters, Dolores Ferguson and Audrey Regnier, Bellingham, Jean Marie Ferguson, Sacramento, Calif.; one step-son, Clayton Gerguson; one brother, William H. Gainer; one sister, Ethel Hamer, all of Bellingham, and four step-grandchildren; also three nephews, W. A. Gainer and Robert Gainer, of Bellingham, and Corporal W. R. Gainer, U.S. army, now in Japan. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. C. Elroy Shikles, Friday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

GAINER, Robert W. "Bob" age 50, of 1164 Toledo St., passed away Wed. Jan. 9, 1980. A life resident of Bellingham, he was former owner of R. W. Gainer & Associates Realtors; a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Washington Association of Realtors; Whatcom County Realtor of the Year for 1978; American Society of Appraisers; SREA; and the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers; BPOE Elks Lodge No. 194; Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F & AM; Scottish Rite Bodies; Northwest Shrine; Bellingham Yacht Club; Sons of Norway; Sehome High Parents Club. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; 1 daughter, Bobbi Kae at home; 1 brother, Walter Gainer of Portland, Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Harold Minkler, Mon. Jan. 14, 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAINER, Sylvia Jeanne, age 68, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tues., April 29, 1997 in Bellingham. She was born May 6, 1928 in Bellingham. Married Robert W. Gainer on Jan. 30, 1946 in Bellingham. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1980. She was a member of Sons of Norway and the Bellingham Yacht Club. Mrs. Gainer enjoyed life to the fullest and was a real people person. Survived by her daughter Bobbi Kae Gainer & husband Jim Jardinski of Mukilteo, WA; brother Sig & wife Doreen Hansen of Bellingham and their family. A funeral service will be held Fri., May 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation Thurs., May 1 1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 1, 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAINER, Walter A., age 39, of 1120 1/2 Cornwall, passed away at a local hospital Friday, January 19, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Gainer had been a resident of Bellingham his entire life and was a welder at the ship yard. Surviving relatives include his wife, Beatrice; three sons, Robert Walter and Walter Leroy, both of Bellingham, and Gary Richard, of Ferndale; two daughters, Betty Jean and Carol Anne; a brother, William and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gainer, all of Bellingham. Services will be conducted Monday, January 22, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with Mr. Ralph Sines officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAINER, William Homer, age 78, of 2208 James Street, passed away at his home Monday, September 21, (1953). Mr. Gainer had resided in this community for the past 47 years, and was a retired sawyer at Loggie's Mill. He was a member of the New Testament Faith. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Alida A. Gainer, at the family home; a son, Bill R. Gainer, Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Ralph Sines, Friday, September 25, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAINES, William, age 43, 350 Sterling Drive, passed away Sunday February 20, (1966). Mr. Gaines was an eight year resident of the City, where he was employed by Bornstein's Sea Foods, and was a member of amalgamated Meat Cutters Union, Local No. 247. Survivors are his widow, Wilda, at home; two step sons, Sam Henley of Westport, and Orville Henley of this City; a step daughter, Mrs. Joan LaMarsh, Toldo, Ore.; eight grandchildren; mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keigley, Charleston, Ill., and a brother, Clarence Edwards of Ft. Worth, Texas. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services were conducted by Rev. George Rodenberger tody, February 23 at 4:30 p.m., followed by cremation.

GAIPE, Timothy, 37, formerly of Lynden, died June 12, (1981) in Arlington. He was born March 5, 1944 in Peoria, Ill. and was a chiropractor by profession. He practiced in Lynden and in Beatty, Idaho for a number of years. He leaves his wife Laura at home; a son, Jonathan; four daughters, Amy, Ginny, Lisa and Kari; his mother, Mrs. Leland Sale; his father, James Gaipe; a sister, Tana Aguilera, and his mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Iver Staupe. Services were held Monday, June 15 in the Weller Funeral Home, Arlington, Wash.
(From The Lynden Tribune, June 17, 1981)

GAIRNS, Florence J., age 77, widow of the late James Gairns, of 1000 Girard St., passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Dec. 5, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 71 years, Mrs. Gairns was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Survivors are one son, James E. Gairns, of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Sly of Bellingham; nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. E. Gordon Crider, Thursday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

GAIRNS, James, age 74, of 3021 Pinewood Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Nov. 19, (1950). Mr. Gairns had been a resident of this community for the past 34 years and had been employed by the Olympic Portland Cement Co. as a railway engineer. Deceased was a member of F. O. E. Aerie No. 31 and the United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers Local No. 41. Surviving relatives are his widow, Florence J., at home; one son, James E., of Bellingham;; one brother, Andrew of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. John Gibson and Mrs. Jean Abbott, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Clair Paxton of Abbotsford, B.C. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Evertt O. Williams, Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

GAIRNS, James E., age 71, of 1400 12th St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, May 24, (1974). A long time resident of Bellingham, he was a retired cook at the city jail. Mr. Gairns was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F&AM and the Scottish Right bodies. Surviving are 2 grandchildren, Kurt and Kristi Sigfusson, both of Bellingham; an aunt, Hazel Sly and a cousin, Marilyn Glen, both of Seattle. At his request no services were held. Arrangements by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 May 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAIRNS, Laura E. - A lifetime Bellingham resident, Laura E. Gairns, 69, died Saturday (Sept. 23, 1972) in a local hospital. She is survived by the husband James E., at the family home, 1400 12th St., daughter Fredda Sigfusson, sister Kathleen Genther, and two grandchildren, all of Bellingham. At her request, no services were held. Veroske's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 1972) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAITHER, Eugene E., age 90, of Bellingham, WA, passed away April 2, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born August 29, 1911 in Cumberland, OH, to Bert and Gladys (Garber) Gaither. Mr. Gaither was Chief of the Federal Aviation Agency's Data Processing section for the Pacific Region. He wrote the technical maintenance manual for Plan 59 Fully Automatic Switching System located in the Diamond Head Crater at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. He retired after 24 years of service and moved to Bellingham, WA. Preceded in death by his parents Bert and Gladys Gaither, a brother Robert Gaither, and a sister Thelma Gaither Obenhofer. Survived by a sister Lillian Gaither Englert of Leona Valley, CA, two nieces Ginger McDonald of Hillsboro, OR, and Karol Barkley of Tacoma, WA. Private family graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2002 at Greenacres Cemetery. A memorial reception will follow at 2:00 p.m. at The Willows Retirement Center. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

GALAGAN, Mary, age 79, widow of the late Mike Galagan, of 2805 Vanderbuilt St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Feb. 23, (1962). A 35-year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Galagan leaves to survive five daughters, Mrs. Kay H. Minge, of Bellingham, Mrs. Dorothy Hagin, of Burlington, Mrs. Natalie Lochbaum of Sumas, Mrs. Helen Adams of Campbell River, B.C., and Mrs. Val Parker, of Seattle; one son, Bill Galagan, of Pt. Angeles; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. George E. McMaster Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 1:00 p.m. followed by interment at Bay View Cemetery.

GALAGAN, Michael, age 72 years, passed away Monday, November 5, (1951) in a Centralia hospital following a lingering illness. Mr. Galagan had made his home in the Ferndale district for the past 10 years and is survived by his widow, Mary; five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hagen, of Forks, Mrs. Natalie Lockbaum, of Sumas, Mrs. Kay Minge, of Bellingham, Mrs. Helen Adams, of Granite Bay, B.C., and Mrs. Val Parker, of San Francisco, Calif.; one son, Bill, of Concrete. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Home Thursday, November 8, at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

GALARNEAU, Eli, age 86, of 1311 State St., passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Nov. 10, (1959). Mr. Galarneau had resided in Bellingham for the past 15 years. Survivors are one brother, henry, of Winnipeg, Canada, and one niece, Mrs. Ella Tanis, of Arlington. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. John A. Westman, Friday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m.

GALBRAITH, Alvin A., age 53, of Darrington, passed away Sept. 19, (1984). He was born March 17, 1931 in Bellingham and lived in Acme until 1960 when he moved to Darrington where he and his brother owned and operated Galbraith Logging Co. He was a member of Arlington Lodge 129 F & AM and Nile Temple of Shrine. He is survived by his wife Jean, four daughters, Michelle Hyatt of Marysville, Melissa Holiman of Stanwood, Kimberly Broten of Tacoma and Jodie Galbraith of Mukilteo; his mother Pauline Galbraith of Acme; two brothers, Vernon of Mt. Vernon and Jim of Acme; a sister, Mary Lee Johnson, of Bow. There are two grandsons. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 24 in the First Baptist Church of Darrington. Graveside services were at Saxon Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Weller Funeral Home in Arlington.
(From The Lynden Tribune, September 26, 1984)

GALBRAITH, Audley A., age 95. Born October 10, 1880 in Tennessee. Died June 18, (1976) in a Bellingham hospital. He had been a resident of the Acme area since 1886 and worked as a farmer in the Whatcom County area. His wife, Laura, preceded him in death in 1963. He is survived by 1 son, Rhodes Galbraith; a daughter, Jean Galbraith both of Acme; 2 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley. Pastor Don Wantland of the Little Brown Chapel, Wickersham will officiate. Interment will be in the Saxon Community Cemetery.

GALBRAITH, Charles - Resident of the Lynden district for the past fifty-five years, Charles W. Galbraith passed away Wednesday (Sept. 10, 1947) at the age of 77 years. His survivors include two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Swim, of Twin Falls, Ida. and Mrs. Viola Frizell of Los Angeles, and two brothers, William F. of Long Beach, Calif. and J. W. Galbraith of Brooking, Ore. The funeral services have been arranged for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Gillies funeral home in Lynden. Interment will take place in the Lynden Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 11, 1947) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALBRAITH, Donald Harvey Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Galbriath of Blaine, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, July 22, (1959). Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Steven and a twin brother; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Galbraith of Mount Vernon; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Walstrom of Bellingham; and many other relatives. Private graveside services will be held Friday, July 31, at 3 o'clock p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Don Taylor officiating, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

GALBRAITH, Iva Gertrude, a longtime Acme area resident died peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 22, 1997. She was 82 years of age. She was born on February 16, 1915 in Sauk, Washington, the daughter of Elisha G. "Happy" & Hattie Bronson Ellison. She attended grade schooll in Sauk and graduated from Concrete High School. She attended the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, (BIOLA) graduating in 1948. From high school & college days she taught Sunday school with the American Sunday School Union under Charles Kraus at various places in Whatcom & Skagit counties. She was united in marriage to John Rhodes Galbraith, whom she loved for almost 49 year, on July 30, 1948 in Sedro-Woolley and they lived in their "honeymoon" home in Acme. She loved her husband, family & home. Enjoyed caring for her vegetable & flower gardens and making nature trails through the woods. She was also a charter member of the Faith Baptist Church in Burlington. She is survived by her husband, Rhodes, at the family home in Acme. Two daughters & sons-in-law, Lois & Don Thorndike of Pendleton, Oregon and Eunice & Paul Wingert of Acme. 4 sisters, Sylvia Poldervart, Doris Long, Florence Hockett & Lorna Gustafson. 1 brother, Thomas H. Ellison. Six grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Effie Ellison. Funeral Services will be held Thursday June 26, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in Burlington. Dr. James W. Shaw officiating. Interment will follow at the Saxon Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Llemley Chapel Sedro-Woolley.

GALBRAITH, James Dale, age 58, a lifelong Acme resident, died at United General Hospital in Sedro Woolley on Saturday, August 18, (1990) following an extended illness. He was born in Bellingham on May 8, 1932, a son of Hugh and Pauline Galbraith. He had been employed as a logging company bookkeeper. His marriage to Nancy Grimes took place in Bellingham on Sept. 22, 1951. Jim was a member and past master of the Nooksack Valley Masonic Lodge #105 and was presently serving as the lodge secretary. He was a member and elder of the Acme Presbyterian Church and served on the Mount Baker School Board for 12 years. He was also a trustee of the Acme Water Association and served on the Saxon Cemetery Board. Memorial services for Jimmy Dale Galbraith will be at the Acme Presbyterian Church on Thursday, August 23, at 1 p.m. Rev. Sharon Hare will officiate. Cremation was at the Mount Vernon Crematory under the direction of the Lemley Chapel. Inurnment will be in the family plot at the Saxon Cemetery. Mr. Galbraith is survived by his wife, Nancy, at the family home; three sons, Jay of Los Angeles, Jesse and wife Sara of Acme, and David and wife Nancy of Deming; a brother, Vernon Galbraith of Mount Vernon; a sister, Mary Lee Johnson of Bow; his mother, Pauline Galbraith of Acme; four granddaughters and three grandsons. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh; a son, Daniel; and a brother, Alvin.
(From The Lynden Tribune August 22, 1990)

GALBRAITH, Joseph F., age 75 of Acme passed away in a local hospital Friday, January 9, (1959). Mr. Galbraith had resided in Whatcom County his entire life. He was one of the partners of the Galbraith Lumber Co. and a member of the Assembly of God Church at Acme. Survivors are his widow, Claire at home, 3 daughters, Gail, Sheryl, Sandra all at home, 2 brothers, Audley, Hugh both of Acme, 2 sisters, Mrs. Naomi Pettigrew and Mrs. Minnie Hellyer both of Acme, numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Raymond Wahl, Rev. Mrs. Versa Callis and the Rev. Albert Galbraith Tuesday, January 13, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Saxon Cemetery.

GALBRAITH, Pauline, 89, lifetime resident of the Acme community, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 1994 at Burton Nursing Home in Burlington. She was born July 30, 1905 at Helmsville, Mont., one of three children of James and Lucy Betts. She came to Acme with her parents at age 6 weeks, attended school at Acme and graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1924. Her marriage to Hugh R. Galbraith took place in Bellingham in 1925 and the family home has been at Acme since that time. Mr. Galbraith preceded his wife in death in 1973. Mrs. Galbraith was a member of the Acme Presbyterian Church and the Dorcas Circle. She was an avid doll collector with her collection numbering nearly 2,000 dolls. Survivors include son Vernon and wife Patricia Galbraith of Mount Vernon; daughter Mary Lea and husband Ron Johnson of Edison; a sister, Hazel Collart of Mount Vernon; sister-in-law Eva Betts of Everett; two daughters-in-law, Jean Galbraith of Darrington and Nancy Galbraith of Acme; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons Alvin and James Galbraith; grandson Daniel Galbraith; and brother Roy Betts. Graveside services will be conducted today at the Saxon Cemetery. Rev. Joe Kutzke of the Edison Lutheran Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley.
(From The Lynden Tribune)

GALBRAITH, Samuel Alexander, age 75 years, of Lynden, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 28, (1951). Mr. Galbraith had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past nine years, and was a member of the Van Buren Masonic Lodge No. 509, A.F. & A.M. He is survived by one son, Oscar Sheets, of Lynden; five daughter, Mrs. Grace Wright, Mrs. Nina Coleman, both of Seattle, Mrs. Bessie Pogue, of St. Louis, Mrs. Blanche Mayberry, Mrs. Audrey Cowin, both of Lynden; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Breeden of St. Angalo, Ind. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 1, at 1 p.m. from the Lynden Methodist Church under the direction of the Gillies funeral home in Lynden, with the Rev. Chester Blair officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery with Masonic services.

GALBRAITH, Stuart Daniel, 25, of 4926 Turkington Road, Acme, died Tuesday (Dec. 30, 1986) in his home. He was born June 21, 1961, in Bellingham and had been a lifetime resident of Acme. Mr. Galbraith was a member of the Acme Presbyterian Church and was active in the logging industry. He graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1979. He is survived by his parents, James and Nancy Galbraith of Acme; three brothers, Jesse and David Galbraith of Acme, and Jay of Los Angeles; a grandmother, Mrs. Hugh Galbraith of Acme; four nieces and two nephews. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Acme Presbyterian Church, the Rev. David Loper officiating. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

GALBRAITH, Victor H., age 78, of Acme, passed away in Vaughn, Wash., Wednesday, Aug. 26, (1959). Mr. Galbraith had resided in the Acme area for 60 years and was a timber cruiser for the Galbraith Logging Co. Survivors are one son, V. I. Galbraith, of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Nina Lyons and Mrs. Lydia Emmons, both of Bremerton; one brother of Wallace, Idaho; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Pastor Raymond Wahl Monday August 31 at 3 p.m. Followed by cremation.

GALE, Bernard, age 73, of 1316 Summerset Ct., Bellingham, died Sunday, March 17, 1991 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a systems engineer in the Aero Space industry and a nine year resident of this area. Bernard is survived by his wife Celia and sons, Bruce and David in California. Interment will be in Bayview Cemetery. Service arrangements by Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel.

GALE, Karen Anastasia, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Gale, of 242 Pacific Highway, died Sun. Dec. 30, 1979. She is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Gale; 1 brother, Anthony; 1 sister, Ginger. Graveside service Fri. Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Bishop George D. Martin officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

GALEN, Gertrude S., age 79, of Bellingham, passed away Monday, November 12, 1990. Born August 24, 1911 in West Virginia, she had been a Bellingham resident for over 60 years, worked in canneries in Bellingham, the Boeing Sub-Assembly Plant during World War II and Cascade Laundry in Bellingham; member of Broadway Christian Church, Bellingham; Laundry and Drycleaners Union Local No. 127. Survived by her daughter, Betty and husband Harold Summers of Everson; two sons, Richard "Bill" and wife Donna Galen of Bellingham, James "Jim" and wife Hazel Galen of Bellingham. Brother: Ersel Smedley of West Virginia, 8 grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside Service Thursday, November 15th, 1:00 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Dr. Harry R. Baird, Broadway Christian Church, officiating. Following the Graveside Service, there will be a gathering for relatives and friends at Broadway Christian Church. Jones Funeral Home. [m. Emil Galen]

GALLAGHER, Alma V., a 65-year resident of Bellingham, died in a local hospital, Monday, October 23, (1972). She lived at 1230 Indian Street. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the American Red Cross and Senior Activity Center. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Jones, Bellingham; one son, George Gallagher, California; and two brothers, Valentine Neidhardt, Bellingham and George Neidhart, California; and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Metro)

GALLAGHER, Bud, former resident of Portland, Ore., passed away in a local hospital Aug. 6, (1954) at the age of 68, following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude E. Gallagher of Portland; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hall, and two grandchildren, Jerry and Elaine, all of Portland. Reverend L. R. White, pastor of the Revival Tabernacle will officiate at funeral services on Tuesday, August 10, at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GALLAGHER, Feben Joseph - F. J. "Barney" Gallagher died Saturday, May 15, 1993 at his home in Oak Harbor. He was 87. No services will be held. He was born March 14, 1906 in San Francisco to Feben and Phoebe Kelly Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher met Laura Eylander in Bellingham; they were married in 1959. He worked at Georgia-Pacific Corp.'s pulp processing plant in Bellingham for 43 years, retiring in June 1970. He lived in Oak Harbor the past four years. Mr. Gallagher was preceded in death by his wife on Sept. 4, 1992. He is survived by sons Gerrit Biesheuvel of Oak Harbor and Richard Gallagher of Texas; daughters Karen Brown of Oak Harbor and Barbara Franklin of Knotts Island, NC; brothers Glen McDonald of Bellingham and Allen McDonald of Toppenish; sisters Pat Martin, Birdie Nipper, Bebe Bice, all of Bellingham, and Maudine Harrington of Spokane; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLAGHER, John M., age 76, of 4999 LaBounty Rd., passed away Fri. March 4, (1983). Mr. Gallagher was a life resident of Bellingham and was retired from construction and farming. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption and leaves to survive numerous nieces and nephews which include Bernie, Mick, Jack, Frank, and Charles Reynolds, Katie Hanson, Norris Stokes, Harold Hanson and Sister Ellen DeNise. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., March 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Barrett Corrigan officiating. Interment Woodlawn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Mar 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLAGHER, Laura Kathleen - Former Bellingham resident Laura Kathleen Gallagher, 81, died at her Oak Harbor home Friday (Sept. 4, 1992). Mrs. Gallagher was born Feb. 5, 1911 to Cornelius and Ida Eylander in Arlington, Wash. She and Barney Gallagher were married in Bellingham in 1959. She worked as a waitress in several Bellingham restaurants. She is survived by her husband of the family home; a daughter Karen Brown of Oak Harbor; a son Garrit Blesheuvel (sic) of Federal Way; brothers George, John, Bob, Frank and Jim Eylander, all of Everett; a sister, Vivian Cart of Everett; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLAGHER, Linda of Bellingham, WA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2008. She was 61, born in Bellingham on November 21, 1946, to Ramona (Fidel) and Chico Vasquez. Linda's passion was her family and friends. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed quilting, walking and riding her bike. Linda loved to travel, and she especially loved shopping for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ramona Vasquez; brother Ed Vasquez; and sister LeAnn Vasquez. Linda is survived by her husband Douglas, son Rick (Valerie) Gallagher, grandchildren Mason and Alexis, father Chico Vasquez, sister Sylvia Solomon, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31st, at Moles Funeral Home, Bayview Chapel (Lakeway & Woburn). A Reception will follow at Nooksack Tribal Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLAGHER, Mamie Olive, age 46, who resided in Seattle, Wash., passed away in that city, Thursday, Oct. 12, (1961) following a brief illness. Mrs. Gallagher was a former resident of Bellingham. She leaves to survive, her husband, Thomas Gallagher; one son, Albert Kuhns; two daughters, Mary Diane Gallagher, all of Seattle, and Mrs. Marlene Rindt of Forest Grove, Calif.; one brother, Elmer Bergum and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Larsen of Bellingham, and Mrs. Inga Hamer of Reedsport, Ore., also 3 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. D. W. Taylor, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will conduct funeral services on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

GALLAGHER, Mary Ann, age 75, of 1375 LaBounty Road, passed away at a local hospital Friday, July 14, (1950) following an illness of six months. Mrs. Gallagher was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include two sons, Thomas F. of Everett; and John M., of Bellingham; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Reynolds, Mrs. Catherine Hansen and Mrs. Nora Stokes, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. Ellen Danforth, of Toppenish; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister and several nieces and nephews in England. Rosary will be said Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem mass will be said Wednesday, July 19 at 8:15 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer, celebrant. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

GALLAGHER, Maude V., age 78, of 1230 Indian St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 12, (1956). Mrs. Gallagher had resided in this community for the past 50 years and had attended the First Church of Christ Scientist. Surviving relatives include, one daughter, Mrs. Doris Morgenthaler and one granddaughter, Miss Mary Lynn Morgenthaler both of Everett; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Scherreen of Bellingham and Mrs. Blanche Seymour of Lansing, Mich.; and one brother, William Travis of Vancouver, B.C. The remains rest the the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where Christian Science services will be read Monday, Aril 16 at 3:30 p.m. Cremation.

GALLAGHER, Patrick F., 2812 Cottonwood Ave., age 42, passed away at home, Saturday, Jan. 19, (1974). Mr. Gallagher was retired from the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his father, Feben J. Gallagher, City; mother, Mrs. Marjorie Cantrell, City; 3 brothers, Richard of Fort Ord, Calif., Robert in California and Donald of Carmel, Calif. Services will be conducted by Rev. Bob Williams, Friday, January 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLAGHER, Sheridan Phillips, 75, a local resident from 1958-1969, died Friday (June 13, 1980) in St. Peter Hospital, Lacy. Born in Oak Park, Ill., on Sept. 15, 1904, he attended the University of Chicago and graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, Ill. He moved to Washington in 1928, where he followed a banking career in Port Angeles, Seattle, Centralia and Bellingham. During that time, he was active in several community organizations, including hospitals, chambers of commerce, the YMCA and the Red Cross. He also was active in the Washington Bankers Association, and served as county chairman of the United States Savings Bond Committee in Lewis and Thurston counties. Following his retirement, his family moved to Tumwater. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice, a daughter, a son, a sister and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Tumwater United Methodist Church.

GALLAGHER, Velva Mae, age 74 of 4999 LaBounty Road, passed away Wed., Oct. 1. Mrs. Gallagher had resided in Whatcom County for the past 42 years and leaves to survive her husband, John of the family home; 2 sons Robert Pults of Texas and Rolly Pults of Vallejo, Calif.; 2 daughters, Louise Stanley of Tacoma and LaVerne Woods of Louisiana; 20 grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Mon., Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of The Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Barrett Corrigan officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLAHER, Alice Marie J., 86, of 702 32nd St., died Wednesday (Sept. 30, 1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Gallaher was born Sept. 22, 1901 in Whatcom County and lived here the past 20 years after working in Seattle as a legal secretary most of her life. Survivors include her husband Ed of the family home; one sister, Marie Johannessen of Bellingham; and two brothers, Leroy and Robert Johnson, both of Bellingham. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenacres Memorial Park. The body will be cremated at Greenacres Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLAHER, Laurance, age 60, of 875 E. Douglas Ave., Bellingham, WA, passed away Mon. Sept. 21, 1992 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Feb. 22, 1932 in Seattle, WA to Felix and Sarah Gallaher. He married Beverly Jean Cramer on Apr. 26, 1958 in Bellingham, WA at The Assumption Church. He began his teaching career at Fall City, WA and spent most of this teaching years at Larrabee Grade school as principal and teacher. Mr. Gallaher completed his masters degree in Education at WWU in 1959. He was a member of the Assumption Church, Eucharistic Minister, Church Choir, and served in the U.S. Navy during 1950-1954 during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed painting, hiking, writing, photography, camping, was a Marine and Vulgart artist, and enjoyed working as a YMCA Day Vamp Director. He is survived by his wife Beverly of the family home; three sons, Patrick Gallaher of Bellingham, Tom Gallaher and fiance Carol Redmon of Marysville, and Stephen Gallaher and wife Kim of Seattle; a daughter, Deborah Gallaher of Seattle; his mother, Sarah Nichols of Sacramento, CA; grandmother, Dela Laventure of Sacramento, CA; a brother, Robert Gallaher and wife Carmela of Tacoma; aunt Jackie Williams of Sacramento, CA; father-in-law, Mrs. & Mrs. Ted Cramer of Bellingham; a brother in law, Bill Cramer and wife Gloria of Bellingham; two grandchildren; two nieces. Larry was a celebrated individual for his exemplatory commitment to his wife and family. Rosary will be held Wed. Sept. 23, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. James Lee, M.M. officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

GALLANGER, Aletta R., age 40 of Lopez Island, passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 3, (1967). Mrs. Gallanger was a former resident of Bellingham and is survived by her husband, James, 1 daughter, Miss Kathy Siese, 1 sister Mrs. Pearl Goodband of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Center Church on Lopez Island. Interment Lopez Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

GALLANGER, George R., age 83, longtime resident of Lopez Island died Thurs., June 5, 1980 at Island Hospital, Anacortes. He was born Aug. 10, 1896 at Lowell, Snohomish County & moved with his parents, the late William & Annie Gallanger to Lopez Island as a young boy. His marriage ti Willie Wood took place June 22, 1922 in Olympia. Mrs. Gallanger died in 1970. Mr. Gallanger was a retired farmer, he was a member of San Juan Lodge No. 175, Free & Accepted Masons of Washington on Lopez Island & was a charter member of Lopez Island Grange No. 1060. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Kjargaard of Burlington & Mrs. Lawrence (Evelyn) Wilson, Woodland, 6 granddaughters, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Knatz of Seattle, 2 brothers, Frank Gallanger of Bremerton & Burt Gallanger of Rockaway, Oregon & several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joanne Gallanger, 3 sisters & 2 brothers. Funeral services will be held Sat. 11 a.m. at Center Church of Lopez Island with Pastor William B. Rice officiating. Interment will follow at Lopez Union Cemetery. Arrangements by Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.

GALLANGER, Herbert J. "Bert" 73, who was born and grew up on Lopez Island, died in Portland, Ore., Thursday (Sept. 8, 1983). He graduated from Bellingham Normal School (now Western Washington University) in 1932 and attended the University of Washington. He taught high school at Anacortes and Ilwaco. In 1956, he and his wife, Lea, moved to Rockaway, Ore., where they operated a motel and worked for a school district. He was a member of Occident Lodge 99, F & AM, and of the Elks in Tillamook, Ore. Survivors include his wife, a brother and a sister.

GALLANT, Beatrice B., age 86 of 2100 Electric Ave., Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital Aug. 26, 1989. She was born March 12, 1903 in Anacortes and moved to Bellingham in 1925. She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church, C.D.A. St. Joseph Auxiliary, graduate of Providence Hospital School of Nursing, Seattle in 1923. She is survived by her son John and his wife Diane Gallant of Seattle; daughter Carole and husband Babe Hardan of Seattle; 2 sisters, Elaine Spaulding of La Conner and Pauline O'Brien of Portland; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thurs. Aug. 31, at Assumption Catholic Church with burial at Bayview Cemetery. Officiated by Father John Madigan. Under the direction of Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

GALLANT, John S., age 58 of 20005 13th Place N.W., Seattle, WA passed away Dec. 31, 1993. He was born Aug. 2, 1935 in Bellingham to John and Beatrice Gallant and moved to Seattle in 1970. He attended the Catholic Church; was a member of the Broadmore Golf Club and past president of the College Club. He has been in the insurance business for over 25 years. He enjoyed golfing and took part in a number of tournaments and the tournament for the Lung Association. He is survived by his wife, Diane Gallant, of Seattle and his son, John Tres Gallant of Seattle; one niece and five nephews. A funeral mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds celebrated by Father Jim Mallahan. Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 5 at Bayview Cemetery. The arrangements are entrusted to The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

GALLAP, Helen R., 58, died Sunday (Nov. 14, 1982) at her home. Born in Kentucky, she was living at 4626 Mosquito Lake Road. She had worked as a registered nurse. She is survived by a daughter, a brother, a sister and a grandchild. Burial arrangements are being handled by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.

GALLEGOS, Hazel Rose, (Gulh-hahl-hoh #1), 50, of 1816 Marine Drive, Bellingham, died Saturday Oct. 8, 1994 at her home. She was born Sept. 12, 1944 on Lummi Reservation, Whatcom County WA and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She fished for several years and was employed at Lummi Head Start. She was preceded in death by her parents Pete and Madeline (Qua-sheuse) Lawrence; brothers Charles A. Lawrence. Frankie Lawrence, Sr., James John Lawrence Sr.; sister Marge Olsen and nephew Vern Johnson Jr. Survived by sons Carl Lawrence and wife Lori Point of family home. George Lane, Jr.; Joseph Gallegos both of Bellingham. Daughters Sara Lira and husband Jose, Merced, CA; Anjanette Lane of family home; Felicia Gallegos and husband Robert Rabang, Ferndale; Leann Gallegos, Bellingham. Former husband and children's father Felix Gallegos, Bellingham. Sisters Helen Hillaire, Bellingham; Isabelle McCluskey and husband Russell, Bellingham; Cordelia Lorenz, Ferndale; Mary Jane Johnson and husband Vern, Bellingham; Irene James and husband Armour of Lummi. Numerous nieces and nephews. Grandchildren Crayton Lawrence, Colin Lawrence, Tiana Lane, Cameron Lawrence, Joshua Lane, Daria Jefferson, Carleigh Lawrence, Tierra Rabang and Ernest Jefferson III. Vigil service led by Vernon Lane, Monday 7 p.m. at Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Funeral Mass offered by Fr. Brian McGovern, Tuesday, Oct 11, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Oct 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLEY, Clark M., age 45, who resided at 2814 Nequalicum, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, (1957) following a brief illness. Mr. Galley had resided in Bellingham his entire lifetime and was a member of the Broadway United Presbyterian Church, also a member of the Boiler Makers Union No. 709. He leaves to survive his wife, Verbena; three sons, Ronald, Clark, Kenneth, and one daughter, Judith, all at the family home; his father, Marion Galley of Bellingham, and one brother, Leroy Galley also of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Elva Thompson, Mrs. Ruth Gilson, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Opal Long of Montana. Rev. Norman Harrison will officiate at funeral services Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Pallbearers will include Art Hawkinson, Orville Krauss, Frank Montgomery, George Nelson, Obe Morrissey and Louie Ossewarde.

GALLEY, Donna L. of 211 Kentucky St., died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital after a long struggle with diabetes. She was 47. Services will be held in Idaho. Born Feb. 5, 1947, to Leo and Mary Nearing McLeod in Kellogg, Idaho, she moved to Bellingham in 1986. She married Ron Galley on Dec. 9, 1986, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Survivors include her husband of the family home, son Leroy McLeod of Idaho and sister Carol Ormsher of Coeur d'Alene. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GALLEY, Elsie E., age 74 years, of 1599 Meridian Road, passed away Thursday, November 29, (1951) in a local hospital following a lingering illness. Mrs. Galley had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a member of the Church of Truth. She is survived by her husband, Marion; two sons, Leroy and Clarke, both of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. John Gilson and Mrs. Elva Farquharson, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Opal Long, of Oregon; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 3, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Margaret W. Kupfer, pastor of the Church of Truth, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GALLEY, Francis Marion, age 85, who resided at 1599 Meridian St., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Oct. 23, (1958) following a lingering illness. Mr. Galley had resided in Bellingham for the past 54 years and was a member of the Church of Truth. He was married to Elsie Wright in Kansas City, Mo., on March 29, 1897, and came to Bellingham in 1904 and was a retired engineer in the mill and lumber industry. He leaves to survive one son, LeRoy S. Galley; three daughters, Mrs. Elva Thompson, Mrs. Ruth Gilson and Mrs. Opal Long, also 11 grandchildren, all residing in Bellingham. Dr. Margaret Whitney Kupper will officiate at funeral services on Monday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.

GALLEY, Leonard, Sr. of 3115 Squalicum Parkway died Tuesday, May 18, 1993. He was 69. Arrangements are pending at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.

GALLEY, Mary Lee - A memorial service for long-time Bellingham resident Mary Lee Galley, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Bellingham. Mrs. Galley, 5280 Northwest Road, died Tuesday (Jan. 30, 1990) at Mt. Baker Care Center. She was born April 9, 1899, in Fort Worth, Texas and lived in Whatcom County for the past 50 years. Her husband, Leroy S. Galley, died in 1969. Mrs. Galley was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter June L. Grinstead of Bellingham; three sons, Leroy S. Galley Jr., and Les Galley, both of Bellingham, and Tom Riddle of Ukiah, Calif.; a sister Harriet Gallagher of Fort Worth; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Burial will take place during a private family service at Greenacres Memorial Park. The Revs. Keith Madsen and Ben Pruett will officiate at the memorial service. Arrangements are under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Feb 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLEY, Verbena V., age 90 of Bellingham passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008. She was born in Lansford, ND on July 20, 1917 to Katherine (Fry) and William Geyer. Verbena grew up in Minot, ND and graduated from Model Minot High in 1936. She moved to Bellingham in 1938 where she met and married Clark Galley that same year. Verbena worked at the Alpine Cafeteria for over 20 years, and she worked as a housekeeper at Rosewood Villa for 10 years, retiring in 1989. She loved working in her yard, playing Bingo with friends, and being with her family. Verbena is survived by three sons, Ron Galley (Barbara) of Bellingham, Clark Galley of Seattle, and Ken Galley of Anacortes; daughter, Judy Radder (Bill) of Bellingham; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark in 1957; six brothers; four sisters; and one granddaughter. The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff at Mt. Baker Care Center, for their loving and excellent care of Verbena. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLMAN, Waldemar L. (Curly), age 49, of 2601 Sylvan Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, January 19, (1953). Mr. Gallman had resided in this community for the past 24 years, and at the time of his death, was employed as a dairy worker for Glen Whitney. Previously, he had worked for Puget Sound Pulp & Timber Co. for 14 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 31. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Gallman, at the family home; son, S.F.F. Merle Gallman, with the U.S. Army at El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Miss Marlene Gallman, at home; his father, John Gallman Sr., of Menomonie, Wisc; five brothers, Reinhold, Walter, John Jr., Gearhardt, and Rudolph, all in Wisconsin; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Brostwich, and Mrs. Charlotte Nightengale, both in Wisconsin; and many nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott, Friday, January 23, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

GALLOWAY, David, 61, 2400 Donovan Ave., died Wednesday (Aug. 28, 1985) at his home. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. There will be cremation.

GALLOWAY, Frank "Floyd", age 87, passed away at home on Monday, August 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, one brother, and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Lillian C. Galloway, her six children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his six children from his first wife Gladene Berger, sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Frank was a WWII Veteran, an active member of the Lions Club until a few years ago, and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the LDS Church located at 5800 Northwest Dr. Ferndale, WA. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Sep 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALLOWAY, Marlene Evelyn Smith - A memorial service will be for Marlene Evelyn Smith Galloway, 58, a former Bellingham resident, at 3 p.m. Monday Jan. 7, at Green Funeral Home in Bellevue. Mrs. Galloway, a registered nurse, died Thursday (Jan. 3, 1991) of cancer at Ovelake Hospital in Bellevue. Mrs. Galloway was born on Oct. 23, 1932, in Bellingham to Charles and Mona Smith. She attended grade school and high school in Bellingham and received her nursing degree from St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. In 1953, she moved to Seattle and in 1964 she moved to Bellevue. Mrs. Galloway worked at the Doctor's Hospital in Seattle for 14 years. She was active in the Mount Si Women's Golf Club and the greater Seattle Women's Golf Association. Survivors include a husband, Don Galloway of Bellevue; a son, Cory Galloway of Redmond; a daughter Jana Galloway of Bellevue; and a brother Duane Smith of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Green's Bellevue Funeral Home.

GALLOWAY, Paul Becker, of 130 Garfield St., Sumas, passed away in a Bellingham hospital on Saturday, Nov. 11, 1989, at the age of 74. A funeral service was held in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. with Father Tim McKenna of St. Joseph's Catholic Church officiating. Burial followed at Columbia Valley Cemetery. Mr. Galloway was born in Yucca, North Dakota, on July 6, 1915, a son of Sam and Rose (Becker) Galloway. Paul moved with his family as a small child to British Columbia in 1916 and then to Whatcom County in 1928. He worked as a laborer for Galloway Feed for many years and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. His sister, Genevieve Carr, died in 1973. Survivors include a brother, Cap Galloway of Sumas, and many nieces and nephews.

GALLUP, George B., 85, passed away Thursday (December 11, 1941) at the home of his son, Clarence E. Gallup, 2620 Orleans street, following a two months' illness. Mr. Gallup homesteaded in the Glacier district in 1907 and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past six years. Survivors, besides the son, Clarence, include one granddaughter, Mrs. William Smiley, city and one granddaughter and two grandsons in Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Harlow-Hollingsworth parlors, with Rev. James E. Milligan officiating. Cremation will follow.

GALLUP, Gesine, 409 York St., age 83, passed away Wednesday, July 3, (1974). A 75 year resident, Mrs. Gallup was a member of the Advent Christian Church. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Lois Reul, City; 1 grandson, Gary Reul, Kirkland, Wn. and a great-granddaughter. Services were conducted by Rev. Earl Crouse, Friday, July 5 at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

GALLUP, Hanford, age 73, of 1336 Grant Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, April 4, (1951), following a short illness. Mr. Gallup had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 32 years and was a retired farmer. He was a 22-year member of the Eagles Lodge, Aerie No. 31. Surviving relatives include a son, Gaunce Donald Gallup, of Bellingham; five daughters, Mrs. Frank C. Brooks, in Hawaii, Mrs. John Towell, of Bellingham, Mrs. Alex Blanger, of Bremerton, Mrs. Phyllis Cagle, of Santa Monica, Calif., and Mrs. Paul Rowe, of Custer; six grandchildren and many other relatives. Services will be conducted Saturday, April 7, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. John Parrott, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating, followed by ritualistic services of the Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 31. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

GALOVIN, Miska, age 76, of 137 Cristina Drive, Sumner, passed away Tuesday, June 14, (1977). A member of the Russian Orthodox Church, Mr. Galovin had lived in Bellingham from 1946 to 1974 when he moved to Sumner. Surviving 2 sons, George Galovin of Seaside, Ore. and Ray Galovin of Longview, Wa.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Harold (Mary) Aiken of Sumner; 12 grandchildren. Funeral services Friday, June 17, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Aiken officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

GALVIN, Garrett - The Rev. Garrett Calvin, a retired priest of the Archdioceses of Seattle who had served as a pastor and chaplain in Whatcom County, died Friday (Oct. 24, 1987). The Rev. Mr. Galvin, 87, lived in Seattle. Mass of Christian Burial will be today at St. Mary of the Valley Parish in Monroe. The body will be buried in the Priest's Plot of Seattle's Calvary Cemetery. From 1944 to 1949 he was pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Lynden. In 1968 until his retirement in 1970 he was a chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital. The Rev. Mr. Galvin was born Feb. 1, 1900 in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland and attended Roscrea College before entering St. John's College Seminary in Wate[erfor]d in 1921. He was ordained on June __, 1927, in Waterford for the Diocese of Seattle, and came to the United States shortly after he was ordained. He served as curate, then pastor in several Washington cities during his career. The Rev. Mr. Galvin is survived by a sister, Margaret O'Connor of Abbeyfeale, Ireland.

GAMAGE, Helen J., of Bellingham, died suddenly at St. Joseph Hospital's South Campus on Sunday evening, Jan. 14, 1990, at the age of 68. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1981. She was born on May 28, 1921, in Braddock, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Edmund S. and Ida (Cree) Holt. Mrs. Gamage was a registered nurse. She graduated from the Samuel Merritt Hospital School of Nursing in Oakland, Calif. During her many years of employment in the nursing profession, she worked in acute care hospitals in Seattle, Portland, and Oakland. She also worked as a public health nurse in Seattle, Oakland and Fremont, Calif. For 16 years prior to her retirement in 1980, she was employed as a school nurse in Livermore, Calif. She was a graduate of the University of California-Berkeley and later attended the University of Washington. She was a member of the Bellingham First Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Mrs. Gamage is survived by three sons, Richard Pitsker of Chico, Calif., David Pitsker of Hayward, Calif., and Steven Gamage of Bellingham; a daughter, Katherine Sandoval of Martinez, Calif; a sister Ruth Oliver of Fremont, Calif.; five grandchildren, one niece and one nephew. Local arrangements are being handled by Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 18, with private services under the direction of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Jan. 17, 1990)

GAMBILL, Amy May - There will be no services for Amy May (Darby) Gambill of Bellingham. Inurnment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mrs. Gambill died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at a care center in Bellingham. She was 83. Born June 24, 1917, to William Dudley and Edith May (Linn) Darby in Newport, R.I., she was a Whatcom County resident for 25 years. Survivors include her brother Donald W. Darby of Lawrence, Kans. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAMBILL, Bruce - Services for Bruce Gambill, 68, of 202 N. 34th St. will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Westford Funeral Home. Mr. Gambill died Sunday (Jan 8, 1989) in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife Amy of the family home; one son Greg of Texas; three grandchildren; and a sister Necia Bernardi of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jan 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAMBLE, Alfred Jennings "Tom" went to his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2004. He was born June 26, 1916 in Jenny Lind, Arkansas to Harvey and Signora (Johnson) Gamble. Tom grew up in Jenny Lind, where at the age of 10, he went to work in the coal mines as a ponyboy. In 1937, he moved to Washington to work in the coal mines of Bellingham. In 1949, he was asked to go commercial fishing with his friend, Hank Brandt. Tom found that he loved the sea, and never returned to the mines. Tom fished for everything from tuna to salmon, from the Bering Sea in Alaska to Guadalupe Island off the coast of Mexico. Later he worked on the oil tankers and then as a mate for Foss Tug & Barge on their ocean going towboats. In March of 1968, an injury ended his working career, but not his enjoyment of life. He often said, "When you wake up, get up, and when you get up do something". Tom was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bellingham 2nd Ward. He was a great joy to all who knew him. After services the children would run back to the last pew because they knew that Tom would be waiting with candy for them all. God bless you and guide you home. We will miss you Dad. Tom is preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty years, Thurza; his parents; brothers, Eugene Gamble, Harold Gamble; and sister, Louise Price. Tom is survived by his children, Tom E. Gamble of Arkansas, Margarette Elsbree of Bellingham, Tomia Prucher of Arlington, Roxie Pelton of Bellingham, Mason "Skip" Gamble of Ferndale, Lance Gamble of Texas; step-children, Susan Pickett of Oregon, Mark Gaskill of Bellingham, Janice Womack of Oregon, and Grant Gaskill of Ferndale; numerous precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 23, at 9:00 a.m., at the James Street LDS Chapel in Bellingham. Burial to follow at Greenacres Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jun 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAMBLE, Edna Myrle- Memorial services for Ferndale resident Edna Myrle Gamble, 92, will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 892 W. Wiser Lake Road, Ferndale. Mrs. Gamble, 5723 Sterling Drive, died Tuesday, (Aug. 22, 1989) at St. Francis Extended Health Care. Born Feb. 10, 1897, in Lynden, she married Dr. James S. Gamble, who preceded her in death. Survivors of Mrs. Gamble, a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, include a daughter, Winella Berner of the family home; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cremation was by Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

GAMBLE, Elizabeth Jane, age 39, of 2311 Elm Street, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, Aug. 27, (1962). Mrs. Gamble was a resident of this community for the past thirty-eight years. Survivors are her husband, Alfred J., two daughters, Miss Suzanne Bullis and Miss Wanda Denise Bullis, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Sanger, City; grandmother, Mrs. Winifred Wilson, City. The remains rest a the Jones Funeral Home.

GAMBLE, Gladys V. - Funeral services for Gladys V. Gamble, 42 1028 Thornton Road will be held in Wenatchee. She died Tuesday (June 1, 1971). Mrs. Gamble had lived in Whatcom County for the past year. Survivors include the husband, James; three sons, James L., Dewayne and Darrell all at home; four daughters, Mrs. Jacob Miller of Wenatchee, Carol, Julie and Elita at home; her mother, Mrs. Addie Bateman and brother Charles Bateman of Lynden. Veroske's Bellingham Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

GAMBLE, Harlan - A former Whatcom County resident, Harlan Gamble of Vancouver, Washington passed away in that city, from Leukemia Feb. 8, 1981. Mr. Gamble moved here with his family in 1928 residing near Birch Bay and attending school here. When World War II broke out, he was drafted into the army air corp. serving four years, 2 years in Germany, radioing planes from the ground. After his return he worked for the co-op in Vancouver. He was preceded in death by his father, a sister and a brother. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Gamble of Vancouver, his mother Gladys Mote of Lynden, a brother LeRoy Thomas of Spokane, Washington, two sisters, Frances Morgan of Nooksack Washington, and Joyce Morgan of Lynden, Washington, numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins, and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday Feb. 10th 1981 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Gardens in Vancouver.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Feb. 11, 1981)

GAMBLE, James Franklin, 62, of Ferndale, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1992, at St. Francis Extended Health Care, Bellingham. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Moles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Harold Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. The Bellingham American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 will provide military honors. Born Dec. 10, 1929 in Cloquet, Minn. to Gordon and Bessie Gamble, Mr. Gamble served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a Metal Work I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 1665 representative for 15 years in Wenatchee and held that post for 35 years in Wenatchee and Ferndale. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Herbert Kenndy Post in Cloquet, Minn. Mr. Gamble lived in Whatcom County for 24 years. He married Virginia Gamble, Aug 1, 1972 in Bellingham. He enjoyed fishing, camping and bowling. Survivors include his wife Virginia of Ferndale; daughters Diane Honkala of Blaine, Nona Shepherd and Elita Bailey, both of Ferndale, Beverly Welch and Lynda Moore, both of Perry, Iowa, Susan Holman of Cloquet, Minn., Carol Jones and Connie Engen, both of Bellingham, Julie Gamble of Wenatchee, and Judy Bacon of Waterville, Wash.; sons James Gamble of Port Orchard, DeWayne Gamble of Ferndale, and Darrel Gamble of Deming; mother-in-law Judith Anderson of Cloquet, Minn.; former mother-in-law Addie Bateman of Wenatchee; sister-in-law Ruth Gamble of Cloquet; 27 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Aug 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAMBLE, James S., age 75 years, of 3122 Cherrywood Avenue, passed away early Monday morning, February 2, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr Gamble was a retired carpenter and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past nineteen years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrle Gamble, and aa daughter, Miss Winella Gamble of the home, and many other relatives in Nebraska. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 4, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Mr. Harley Miller officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAMBLE, Michael Paul - A funeral service for Michael Paul Gamble, the infant son of Gerald M. Gamble and Cindy S. Gamble of Craig, Alaska, will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel. Michael was born Friday in Bellingham and died Sunday (March 25, 1990). Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Survivors include his parents, Gerald M. Gamble and Cindy S. Gamble of Craig, Alaska; sister, Aubrey Gamble, and brothers, J. Andrew Gamble and Alexei Gamble, all of the family home; grandmothers, Sharon Demmert of Bellingham and Matilda Gamble of Angoon, Alaska; and many aunts, uncles and other relative. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

GAMBLE, Thurza Dee, age 75, passed away on June 2, 2003, at home with her family and friends surrounding her. She was born April 20, 1928, in Bellingham, Washington to Genevieve Carrie Durham of Minot, North Dakota and Grant Robert Nugent of Lummi Island, Washington. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She grew up in Bellingham and Lummi Island. She attended school in Bellingham and Ferndale. She worked as a telephone operator for AT&T. She worked as a film editor for KVOS TV and was a switchboard operator for Western Washington University until she retired at the age of 62 in the year of 1989. Thurza is survived by her husband, Alfred Jennings (Tom) Gamble and her daughter, Genevieve Susan Pickett and husband John P. Pickett son, Mark Richard Gaskill daughter, Janice Marie Womack and husband David Womack son, Grant Roderick Gaskill and wife Susan Dell Gaskill son, Mason Harvey (Skip) Gamble and wife Tammy Jo Gamble son, Lance Allen Gamble and wife Pamela Rebecca Gamble son, Tom Earl Gamble and wife Thelma Louise Gamble and 67 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her retirement her greatest joy came from her grandchildren, her church and her genealogy work. What is this thing that men call death, This quiet passing in the night? Tis not the end, but genesis Of better worlds and greater light. O God, touch Thou my aching heart, And calm my troubled, haunting fears. Let hope and faith, transcendent, pure, Give strength and peace beyond my tears. There is no death, but only change With recompense for victory won The gift of Him who loved all men, The Son of God, the Holy One. Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley. "We love you mom, and we'll miss you." A funeral service will be held Fri., June 6, 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, James St. Ward, Bellingham with burial to follow at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAMLEN, June, 81, lifetime Whatcom County resident, was carried into the Presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, following a lengthy illness. June was born in Bellingham on June 4, 1928, to Matthew and Pearl Balfour. She was raised in North Bellingham, and graduated from Ferndale High School. She had been employed for many years by the Bellingham Public Schools as a secretary, working at both Shuksan Middle School and Bellingham High School. June was an accomplished musician. She used her musical gifts in a variety of ways, from teaching piano to numerous students over the years to directing church choirs. She was the founding director of the Templeaires, a youth choir which thrived during the late sixties and seventies at Calvary Temple in Bellingham. She also was pianist, organist and director of the sanctuary choir at Calvary Temple for many years, and served as well at Ferndale Assembly of God. During the fifties, she and her sister, Devona Gamlen, organized a children's ministry, which they brought to many churches throughout the region. June is survived by her three children: Heidi Kuzina (Paul) of Oak Harbor, Jill Fox (Jim) of Ferndale and Paul Michael Gamlen (Janell) of Port Orchard; seven grandchildren: Korie Taylor (John) in Indonesia, Holly Priestman (Matt) of Lynden and Kylie Green (Ryan) of Fallon, NV; Brenton Fox (Amy) of Ferndale, Adam Fox (Erica) of Spokane and Andy Fox (Stephanie) of Chewelah and Shantell Gamlen of Port Orchard; nine great-grandchildren: Ellia Taylor, Annalise Priestman, Ariana and Colton Fox, Mikayla, Gabriella and Tyler Fox, Josiah and Jillea Fox; also, numerous other relatives, including niece Julee Taxdahl of Ferndale (who was like a sister to June), niece Marcia Ellis and nephew Doug Gamlen, both of Portland, OR, and their families. She was loved by those who cared for her at Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor and Grace Adult Family Home in Ferndale. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Genther (1986) and Devona Gamlen (2007), and by twin great-granddaughters, Madison Faith and Taylor Grace Priestman (2006). Visitation will be Thurs., Dec. 3, from 5-8 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 4, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at Whatcom New Life Assembly, 2290 Main Street, Ferndale, Pastors Arlen Benson and Billy Farrar officiating. The service will be preceded by a private family graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 746 NE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor, WA 98277.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Dec 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAMLEN, Sara Jeanne of Bellingham died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1993, of a heart attack. She was 58. Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. Services of commemoration will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Enterprise Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 810 E. Pole Road, in Lynden with the Rev. Ronald Slater and the Rev. Paul Beck co-officiating. Mrs. Gamlen was born Aug. 7, 1934, in Seattle, to Richard and Opal Trumbull. She attended schools on Whidbey Island and graduated from Coupeville High School. She received her bachelor's degree in McMinnville, Ore., a master's degree from Oberlin College in Ohio and her doctorate degree in mathematics from Washington State University. She taught high school in Mount Vernon and also at the junior college level. She came to Western Washington University in 1967, where she was a professor of mathematics for 23 years until her medical retirement. She married John Gamlen on Nov. 26, 1975, in Lynden. He survives her at the family home. Mrs. Gamlen was a charter member of New Life Fellowship and also attended Rome Community Chapel. She was an active member of the Everson Lions Club. Other survivors include daughter Opal Kathleen Scott of Eureka, Calif.; brothers William Trumbull of Oak Harbor and Richard Trumbull of New York City; one grandson; and several foster children. Arrangement by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, March 2, 1993)

GAMMELL, William A. - Funeral services for William A. "Bill" Gammell, 72, of 4310 Squalicum Lake Rd., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. He died Saturday (Sept. 8, 1973). Gammell was a road employee for Whatcom County, a member of the Rome Grange for many years and attended Calvary Temple. Survivors are: the wife Katherin at home; one daughter, Edna Austin of Hood River, Ore.; a sister, Florence Moline, Bellingham; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren, and a cousin, Donald Horton of Oklahoma City.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAMMON, Gertrude E., age 52, of 4421 E. Oregon Street, passed away at home, Wednesday, Jan. 12, (1955). Mrs. Gammon had resided in this community for the past 48 years and was a member of the Cannery Workers Union Local No. 803. Surviving relatives include the husband, Jess L. at home; one son, Robert of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Elsner of this city and Mrs. Jeanne Heuett of Moab, Utah; 12 grandchildren; five brothers, Fred McCorkle of Port Angeles, Carl of Spenard, Alaska, Gordon of Seattle, Joe of Bellingham, and Arnold in Oregon; four sisters, Mrs. Lyda Fleming of Port Angeles, Mrs. Edna Farrer and Mrs. Shirley Wells of Poulsbo, and Mrs. Josephine Warsop of Portland, Ore.; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. George Ackley Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

GAMMON, Ira M., age 77, of 4405 Prior Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, January 17, (1948). Mr. Gammon had resided in this community for the past 43 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Jess Leroy; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Hays, of Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. Myra Peters, of Leavenworth, Kansas. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander P. Alton, Wednesday, January 21, at 12 noon. Cremation.

GAMMON, Minnie, age 67 years, 4425 Prior Street, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, October 16, (1947). Mrs. Gammon had resided here the past forty-three years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, Ira M., at home; one son, Jess Leroy, this city; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs Helen and Edith Clark, at Corning, Kan., Mrs. Frank Still, Bellingham, and Mrs. Mae Tindall, at Seattle; two brothers, Frank McMullen, at San Francisco and Clarence McMullen at Corning, Kan. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

GAMPP, Anna M., age 74, passed away at her home in Seattle Wednesday, December 18, (1946). Mrs. Gampp had resided in that city for the past few months and was formerly a resident of this community for fifteen years. Deceased was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, the Fidelis Circle, and the Pythian Sisters. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Irene Hatfield and three grandchildren, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Roy L. Smith, Friday, December 20, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

GAMPP, Carl E. - Burial services for Carl E. Gampp, 71, Ferndale, were held Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park. He died Wednesday, July 5, (1972). Mr. Gampp had lived in Ferndale for 10 years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edna F. Cahalan of San Diego and a cousin, Mrs. Irene Hatfield of Bellingham. Burial was under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Ferndale Record)

GAMWELL, Roland Greene, age 95, passed away at the family home, 1001 16th St. Friday, May 8, (1959). Mr. Gamwell had been a resident of this community for the past 70 years; was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and had for many years before his retirement maintained a real estate and insurance office which was located at 1231 State St. As a civic minded individual, Mr. Gamwell was interested in the development of the city parks and was well-known for his rose gardens. Mr. Gamwell assisted in the founding of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks, and was second Exalted Ruler of that Lodge, as well as having served the state and grand lodge in various capacities. Socially, Mr. Gamwell was a Charter Member of the Bellingham Golf & Country club, and was a member of the Hobby Club and Rotary Club of Bellingham. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Hester G. Hyatt of Vancouver, B.C.; two grandchildren, Mr. Glen C. Hyatt, Jr. of Vancouver, B.C. and Mrs. Carol Thacher Dauben of Berkley (sic), Calif.; two great grandchildren, Misses Barbara and Ann Dauben also of Berkley; one sister, Mrs. Olive Weeden of Providence, R.I. and one cousin, Mrs. Virginia Erickson of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where Ritualistic services will be conducted by the Officers of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks, Tuesday, May 12, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.

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