WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     GAN - GAR

GANDER, Annie, 95, former longtime Bellingham resident, died Monday at her home in Tacoma and interment will be in Bay View Cemetery here Wednesday at 3 p.m. Rev. W. Robert Webb will officiate. Mrs. Gander moved to Tacoma three years ago. Among surviving relatives known in Bellingham are Mrs. J. C. Scott and Mrs. Mattie Witter both of Tacoma, and a nephew, McLean Gander of New York.

GANFIELD, Wilma A., age 58, of 1650 Thorntson Rd., Coos Bay, Ore. passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Feb. 3, (1977). She has been a long time resident of the Olympia area. Surviving are 3 daughters, JoAnn Hamrick of Kalama, Wa., Twila Pruitt of Rainier, Ore. and Sharon Holmes of Bend, Ore.; 3 sons, Robert Salle of Shelton, Arvid Harvey of Matlock, Wa. and William Harvey in Wyoming; 4 sisters, Dorothy Peterson of Nooksack, Kathryn Wetterauer of Wallace, Idaho, Marie Mullins of Chehalis, Wa. and Ardena Dionne of South Bend, Wa.; a brother, Ralph Stark of Raymond, Wa.; a half-brother, Carl Kinney of Maytown, Wa.; also 21 grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held in the Tumwater Cemetery, Wed., Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.

GANNON, Anna M., age 85, of 490 S. State St., passed away Sat., Feb. 3, 1979 at a local hospital. She retired in 1970 after a 50 yr. career in Women's fashions in B'ham. As head of the alterations dept. of Newton's for 35 yrs. she fitted wedding gowns, party clothes & other elegant apparel for 3 generations of B'ham women. Previously, she sewed for 5 years for Madame Schube who had a design & dress making shop & was the style arbiter of B'ham. Born in 1893 in Port Arthur, Ontario she came to B'ham in 1890 (sic) with her husband, Armon Beebe. After Mr. Beebe's death, she married in 1936, Gerald W. Gannon, B'ham, civic leader &a secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Both Mr. & Mrs. Gannon were active in public life until shortly before his death in 1974. Mrs. Gannon was a member of Soroptomists, Business & Professional Women & the First Baptist Church. She is survived by a niece, Patricia Hite, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Erle Johnston, both of B'ham. A step-daughter, Ruth Ricks of Enumclaw. Funeral service Tues., Feb. 6th at 11 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Russell Hendrickson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GANNON, Douglas E., 31, Maple Valley, died today (Nov. 1, 1973) in an auto accident near Ferndale. Survivors include two sons, Mark and Jeff of Seattle; a sister, Patricia Erickson of Marysville, his mother, Mr. G. Gannon and grandmother, Gertrude Meissmer of Bellingham. The body will be sent to Renton for services by Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

GANNON, Gerald W. "Gerry", 85, 1100 Ellis, died Saturday (Feb. 2, 1974). Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Gannon was one of Bellingham's leading civic activists and commercial promoters for nearly 40 years. A native of Alabama, he was reared in Kent. He came to Bellingham in 1925 to organize the Puget Sound Log Patrol. In 1935 Mr. Gannon became active in the Chamber of Commerce. He held every elective office in the Chamber over the next 25 years and was manager of the Chamber of nearly two decades. After retiring from the Chamber in 1960, Mr. Gannon was membership representative with the Automobile Club of Washington. He retired from that post five years ago. Mr. Gannon was a member of the Good Roads Association and was president of the then North Cross-State Highway Association in 1962. He was also instrumental in organizing the Better Business Bureau in Bellingham and the Mount Baker Recreation Association which developed the ski area at Heather Meadows. Survivors include the widow, Anna; a daughter, Ruth Rick of Enumclaw, several nieces and nephews including Patricia Hite of Bellingham. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GANNON, June Ann Bardwell, age 79 of 2501 E St., passed away Thurs., July 8, (1976). Mrs. Gannon had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Surviving 1 brother, Bob Bardwell and 1 sister, Mrs. Helen Taylor both of Bellingham. Funeral services Tuesday, July 13, 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Father Herbert McLellan officiating. Cremation.

GANNON, Laura Genevieve – In tribute to our grandmother, Laura Genevieve Gannon, in loving remembrance. "Gen" as she was affectionately called, was born in Basin, Montana, September 30, 1905. She and her family moved to Bellingham, WA when she was a small child. She attended school in Bellingham, and graduated at the age of sixteen. In 1923, at the age of eighteen, she and her older sister Delores, boldly left home to attend Berkeley college in California. Upon arriving, she quickly found work at a boarding house to raise the fifteen dollars needed for a semester at Berkeley. Not long after, she and her sister found work singing in a Cabaret during the evenings, while she attended college during the day, to major in history between 1924-1926. When work and funds ran out, she accepted a job offered by the teachers union, and headed to Christmas Arizona, where she taught children of the mine workers for two years. By World War II, she had married and had a daughter and a son, while working as an expediter for Boeing until 1946. She went on to finish her teaching degree in 1949, and taught in the Renton school district for many years. She spent her last years of teaching working with children who had learning disabilities. With her love of culture and history, she traveled extensively through South America, China, Europe and Africa, and once spent 3 months aboard a steamer traveling throughout the Pacific. Among her many talents and hobbies, Gen was a wonderful writer, photographer and poet, composing a most perfect goodbye to the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her 7 great-great-grandchildren. Who survive to tell the life of a truly exceptional woman: "I'll See You In The Spring" When the crocus meet with the daffodils, and the clouds part for the sun, I'll be there. When the swamp cabbage turns yellow, the alder buds turn green, and the robin sings his love song, I'll see you then. The smell of cedars rise up the hillsides, Fog comes out of the earth to meet the snow in the mountains, Look for me then, And I'll be there.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GANNON, Marie B., age 67, of 876 Hatton Place, Ferndale, passed away Tues., July 20,(1976). Mrs. Gannon had been a long time resident of Whatcom County and leaves to survive one brother, Daniel Burba of Chicago; 4 sisters, Helen O'Neill of Fort Richie, Florida, Lillian Dunna of Esconeita, Calif., Christina Marks and Violet Francq both of Chicago. At her request no funeral services will be held. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

GANNON, Thomas J., well known throughout the Ferndale area, died Thursday (Nov. 16. 1972) in a Bellingham hospital after undergoing heart surgery the previous day. A retired realtor, Gannon was also a state and independent appraiser and insurance broker. He previously served as chairman of the County Democratic Party. He was a former Justice of Peace and member of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. He and his wife, Marie, moved to Ferndale in 1943. In the early 1950's he built the Gannon Building on Vista Drive. Other survivors include a brother and three sisters in the east. Private family services held Thursday at Westford Funeral Home were followed by cremation.
(From The Ferndale Record, November 16, 1972)

GANSE, Gladys S., age 91, passed away July 8, 2005 at Highland Convalescent Center in Bellingham. She was born November 7, 1913 in Lancaster, PA to George and Edna Mellinger. At the age of 76, she retired as an accountant from the State of California and then retired again at the age of 80 after 30 years with the Coast Guard Auxiliary/Power Squadron. She was also a volunteer at the Bellingham Senior Center. Gladys was preceded in death by her son, Joel Bard. She is survived by daughter, Sally Leque of Bellingham; son, Michael Ganse of California, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family Memorial Service will be held in Bellingham at a later date and a Coast Guard Service with burial at sea will be held in California. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.

GANSLER, Alma C., a life-time county resident, died at her Everson area home on Monday, July 21, (2003). She was 87. Alma was the born near Lynden on September 5, 1915, was the daughter of Henry and Magdalena (Elsner) Miller, and was married to Elver Gansler at the Ten Mile Chapel in 1934. A home maker, Alma was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellingham and enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking for her family. She was preceded by a son Henry in 1982 and her husband Elver in 1988, and is survived by her children Don and Anita Gansler, Marvin Gansler and Gary Gansler all of Everson, Sally and husband Richard Pagh of Anacortes and Neil and Pat Gansler of Kelso, WA; thirteen grand and seventeen great-grandchildren; sisters Frieda and husband Paul Jordan and June and husband Ron Kaaland all of Bellingham and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GANSLER, Arta Freda, age 48 years, of Rt. 2, Lynden, passed away suddenly Monday, June 16, (1952) at her home. She had been a resident of the Ten Mile District for the past 44 years and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She is survived by her father, Richard Gansler, of Rt. 1, Everson; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Peterson, Mrs. Florence Nienaber and Mrs. Ann Cochran, all of Bellingham; two brothers, Richard, of Bellingham, and Elver, of Everson, Rt. 1. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 20, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home at Lynden with Elder R. J. Winders, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

GANSLER, Elver A., age 80, 1423 Ten Mile Rd., Everson, passed away at his home on Tues., Nov. 1, 1988. He was born in Bellingham on June 17, 1908 and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1926 and for 35 years had been employed at what is now Georgia Pacific in Bellingham, retiring in 1972. He was married to Alma Miller in Bellingham on Sept 16, 1934 and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survived by his wife Alma; 4 sons Don and wife Anita, and Marvin, all of Everson; Neil and wife Pat of Portland, OR, Gary and wife Donna of Lynden; a daughter, Mrs. Sally and husband Richard Pagh of Anacortes; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Gansler of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rosa Peterson of Battleground, WA, Mrs. Florence Nienaber of Bellingham, and Mrs. Ann Brown of Sequim and numerous other relatives. He was also preceded by a son Henry in 1982. Memorial funeral services will be conducted on Sat., Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. in St. Johns Lutheran Church, Bellingham with Rev. Kenneth Daugs officiating. Burial preceded in Greenacres Memorial Park on Friday. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GANSLER, Henry R., 46, of Hoquiam, a former Whatcom County resident, died Tuesday (April 20, 1982) as the result of an industrial accident. He was born July 30, 1935, in Bellingham, and was a 1953 graduate of Meridian High School. He received a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Washington in 1957. He was an Army veteran and a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Aberdeen. A Hoquiam resident for 15 years, he was employed there by ITT-Rayonier as a shift supervisor. He is survived by his parents, Elver and Alma Gansler of Everson, four brothers, a sister and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Bellingham. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Apr 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GANSLER, Luana M. - Graveside services for lifetime Bellingham resident Luana M. Gansler, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park with Sister Mary Thorne officiating. Mass for Mrs. Gansler will be said at 5 p.m. Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church. Mrs. Gansler, of 705 E. McLeod Road died Monday (May 14, 1990) at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. She was born Luana Russell on March 8, 1915, in Bellingham to James and Jennie Muscutt Russell. Survivors include her husband, Richard Gansler of the family home; her daughter, Cathy Weaver of Olympia; her sister Catherine Stinnette of Longview; her brother Patrick Russell of Eureka, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

GANSLER, Richard, aged 5 day, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Gansler, 100 E. McLeod Road, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday morning, April 4, (1945). Beside the parents, he is survived by one sister, Cathie, of the home; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell, Bellingham, and his paternal grandfather, Richard W. Gansler, of Lynden. Many other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Assumption, Friday morning, April 6, at 10 a.m., with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford officiating. Interment Babyland in Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

GANSLER, Richard W., age 86, of Route 1, Everson, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, October 23, (1963) following a short illness. A resident of Whatcom County since 1896 he had farmed in the Ten Mile District for many years. Surviving are 2 sons, Richard of Bellingham, Elver of route 1 Everson, 3 daughters, Mrs. Rosa Peterson, Mrs. Florence Nienaber and Mrs. Anna Cochran all of Bellingham, 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Saturday, October 26 at 2 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Daugs officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GANTENBEIN, Rose Marie Surig, age 50 of San Jose, Calif., passed away Thursday, March 11, (1976). Surviving husband, C. J. Gantenbein Sr., of Santa Cruz, Calif., 2 sons, C. J. Gantenbein Jr. of Moses Lake and K. J. Gantenbein of Lewiston, Idaho, 1 daughter, Mrs. Anita Rae Surig Nicholas of Lewiston, Idaho, her mother, Mrs. Ethel Sykes of Hampton, Virginia and 7 grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday March 15 at 11:30 a.m. in Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Robert Mathers officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

GANTZ, Robert Clinton, age 78, of 2515 St. Paul Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, March 29, (1954). Mr. Gantz had resided in this community for the past 34 years and was a retired carpenter. He attended the Methodist Church and was a member of the Ferndale Lodge No. 264, F. & A.M. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Lillie W. Gantz at the family home; a daughter, Mrs. Anna M. Monk, of Winslow, Wash.; two grandchildren; two step-sons, Clarence A. Rawdon of Black Diamond, Wash., and Charles R. of Bellingham; three step-daughters, Mrs. Effie Bailey of Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Iva Smedley of Bellingham, and Mrs. Eva Muffett of Hawthorne, Calif.; two sisters, Miss Jennie Gantz of Claysville, Penn., and Mrs. Celicia Baker, also of Clayville; and a number of nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence Forsberg and officers of the Ferndale Masonic Lodge, Friday, April 2, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GANZINI, Norma, 95, of Mukilteo, died Jan. 11, (1991) in Bellingham. Mrs. Ganzini was born on March 15, 1895, in Udine, Italy, and had lived in Snohomish County since 1942. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Mukilteo. Mrs. Ganzini's husband, Marco Ganzini, died in 1968. Survivors include a son, Michael Ganzini, of Ferndale; daughters Bruna Prater of Mukilteo, Ida O'Toole of Escondido, Calif., and Anne Foss of Edmonds; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Mausoleum in Everett. Arrangements are by Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home in Everett.

GAONA, Donna A. - Funeral services for Donna A. Gaona, 43 will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Mrs. Gaona, 2394 Cagey Road, died Monday (Jan. 22, 1990) at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born Feb. 27, 1946 in Bellingham and worked for 20 years in commercial fisheries. She is survived by her husband, Eleazar Gaona, of the family home; four daughters, Dolly Solomon, Elisia James, Terilee Gaona and Angela Gaona, all of the Lummi Indian Reservation; a son, Mario Gaona, of Bellingham; her parents Ed and Margaret Greene of the Lummi Reservation; a sister Jackie Vail of the Lummi Reservation; four brothers, Richard Greene, John Greene, Terry Greene and Joel Greene, all of the Lummi Reservation; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A prayer service for Mrs. Gaona will be at 7 p.m. today, also at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will follow the Thursday service at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARBARENO, Fred of 2525 Kulshan, age 81, passed away Saturday, June 30, (1973) in a local nursing home. He was a veteran of WWI, and a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; 1 son, Robert F. Garbareno of Edmonds; 2 daughters, Mrs. Roy Reed of Bellingham, and Mrs. Fred N. Graham, also of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Mrs. Henry Osterfeld of Delores, Calif., and Mrs. Emily Armstrong of Kalamath (sic)Falls, Oregon; 6 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 3 at 4 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Oscar Olson officiating. Arrangements by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jul 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARBARENO, Gladys, age 83, of 2525 Kulshan passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, (1974) in a local nursing home. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred in June 1973. She is survived by 1 son, Robert F. Garbareno of Edmonds, Wn.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Joanne Reed of Bellingham and Mrs. Nancy N. Graham of Bellingham; 1 sister, Mrs. Vera Darling of Wichita, Kansas; 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Friday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Lawrence Guderian and Oscar Olsen officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jan 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARBARENO, Robert Frederick, born July 23, 1925 in Bellingham, to the parents of M. Fred Garbareno and Gladys (Williams) Garbareno, died Sunday April 28, 1991 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Robert was a USMC WWII veteran who served in Okinawa. A Government General Contractor by trade, he was also in the Merchant Marine, a member of the Elks and Lions Club. He enjoyed a good round of golf and loved football. Boating was a special interest as was his liking for the warm weather of New Mexico. He survived by two sons Robert F. Jr. in Lynnwood, WA, son Douglas J. of Edmonds, his daughter Linda Garbareno of Everett, WA, his sister (Joanne) Reed and husband Roy of Bellingham, seven grandchildren, and three nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, M. Fred and Gladys Garbareno and his sister Nancy Graham. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, 1991 at 2 p.m. at the Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel, Rev Don McClellan officiating, interment in Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 May 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARBER, Barbara F., who resided at 1121 N. Forest St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 21, 1982 at the age of 47. She leaves to survive 1 son, Brian Anderson; 1 brother, Ronnie Beers, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Thurs. June 24, 11 a.m. in the Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. April 10, 1935 SD].

GARBER, George R. - Sun City - George R. Garber, 79, died Memorial Day (May 30, 1987) in Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr Garber graduated from George Washington University in Washington D.C. with a law degree. He was an Immigration Inspector for the Federal Governments's Naturalization and Deportation Department for 42 years before moving to Sun City in 1971 from Victoria, B.C., Canada. He was a member of the Bell Recreation Center, a volunteer at Boswell Hospital for two years and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity in Washington, D.C. He was stationed in Hawaii, Alaska, Portland, Sumas, Washington and Victoria, B.C., Canada. He is survived by his wife Eve; 3 daughters, Jan Griffin of Kirkland, WA, Joan Digerness of Everson, WA, Jean Marshall of Carson City, NV; 9 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Private services were conducted at Sunland, Arizona.

GARBER, Howard D., age 73, of 1501 E. Victor, passed away Sat. Dec. 23, (1978). Mr. Garber had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a member of the Carpenters & Joiners Union Local 756. He leaves to survive 1 daughter, Mrs. Lois Pederson of this city, 1 son, Jack of Ferndale, 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Victor Garber of Kent. Funeral services will be held Wed. Dec. 27 at 11:30 a.m., at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

GARBERG, Seine, 85, born May 30, 1900, in Selbu, Norway, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away Monday, March 24, (1986) in Stanwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry, who together farmed in Skagit County. She is survived by her four children: Randall and wife Carol, children Jon, Sara, and Heidi, all of Lynden; Glenn and wife Evelyn of Burlington and four children; Selma Johnson and husband Maynard of Mt. Vernon and four children; Sylvia Follman and husband Harry of LaConner and three children, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, a brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be conducted Saturday, March 29, at Hawthorne Cemetery with a memorial service following at 1 p.m. in First Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
(From The Lynden Tribune, March 26, 1986)

GARCIA, Ann Rice, age 81 of Bellingham, passed away April 27, 1997 in St. Francis Health Care. Mrs. Garcia was born December 15, 1915 in Navasota, Texas to Amos and Nannie Lee Rice. She was very proud of being a Staff Sgt. in the WACs from 1942 to 1945 and was a member of the Bellingham Air Force Reserve from 1948 to 1952. She lived in Bellingham for 63 years and retired after 32 years of service with the Social Security Administration. She was a very strong supporter of the First Congregational Church on Cornwall Avenue and loved gardening. She is survived by four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. The arrangements are under the direction of The Jern LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

GARCIA, Anna Maria Salazar was born Oct. 15, 1970 in Bellingham, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Juan S. Garcia, Sr. and one brother, Juan S. Garcia, Jr. Vigil Prayer Service was conducted Tuesday, March 5th, at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home, for both Mrs. Moreno and the Garcia child. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, March 6th, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Gerald Mayovsky, celebrant. Interment followed in Lynden Cemetery. [d. March 2, 1974]

GARCIA, Antonia P. - Mass of Christian Burial for Antonia P. Garcia, age 21, who died in a Seattle Hospital on Friday, August 24, (1979) was conducted on Monday, August 27, at 2:30 p.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church by Fr. Frank Logan followed by interment in Lynden Cemetery. Recitation of Holy Rosary was held in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home, Sunday, August 26, at 7:30 p.m. Antonia, of 6819 Braker Way, Lynden, was born in Indio, California and had been a Lynden are resident since 1961. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Blaine American Legion Auxiliary and has been employed by Powers Twine and Barters Drive-In prior to her illness. She is survived by her parents, Andrew and Antonia Garcia of Lynden; two brothers, Andrew and John at home; five sisters, Mrs. Juanita Perez and Mrs. Elodia Silvas both of Lynden, Elizabeth, Josie and Patricia all at home and four nephews and a niece.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Aug. 29, 1979)

GARCIA, Barbara Ann, 67, died peacefully at home on May 21, (2007). She lived n Bellingham eleven years and was employed by Agape Home for Women and Children for the past ten years. Barbara was a warm, compassionate person who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Stainbrook and two grandchildren of Carson City, Nevada. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at the NW Baptist Church in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARCIA, Lynn - A memorial service for Lynn Garcia, 34, of Sedro-Woolley, will be at 4 p.m. Friday at the Western Washington University Campus Christian Ministry, 102 Highland Drive. Mrs. Garcia was found dead in her home No. 11, (1986), apparently shot by her husband, Pat Neble, who then shot himself. She was a Western Washington University graduate student and an administrative intern at Happy Valley Elementary School. A trust fund is being established for her daughter, Terra Aspnes, 8.

GARCIA, Maria, age 82, of Belling-ham, passed away Sat., Jan. 25, 2003, in Bellingham. She was born July 25, 1920, in Crystal City, TX to Alejandro and Maria (Rodriquez) Menchaca and had been a Whatcom County resident for 38 years. Mrs. Garcia was a great homemaker and strong in her faith, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a wonderful cook. Survived by her ten children: Grace Bob, Gregory Garcia, Roger Garcia, Rosie Bouker, Tony Garcia, Oscar Garcia, Vickie Parr, Patty Garcia, Everett Garcia and Ernest Garcia four sister, Herlinda Rodriquez, Lupe Peña, Teresa Fernandez, Lourdes Valadez brother, Oscar Menchaca 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held Thurs., Jan. 30, 10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, with Father Jay DeFolco as the celebrant. Burial will follow in Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARCIA, Monica Toni, age 5 months, daughter of Elodia Silvas, 6819 Braker Way, Lynden, died suddenly at her home on Sat. Sept. 18, (1982). Born in Bellingham in April of this year, Monica is also survived by 2 brothers, Faustine Jr. and Marcos; her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Andy Garcia of Lynden; numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. Graveside services will be conducted on Wed. Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the Lynden Cemetery with Father Jack Buchalew officiating. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

GARCIA, Raul went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 1, 2007. He was 89. Raul was born August 6, 1917 to Refugio and Jesus Garcia in Acambaro, Mexico. Shortly after his birth his family moved to California where Raul was a resident for most of his life. He retired from the City of San Fernando as an electrical inspector after many years of service. After the birth of his first granddaughter in 1990, Raul and his wife Mercedes moved to Bellingham, WA to be close to their family. Raul was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He regularly attended Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham and was an avid gardener. Raul is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mercedes Garcia; daughter Sylvia Hemple; son-in-law Russ Hemple; granddaughters Megan and Jessica Hemple; brothers Albert and Henry Garcia; and sisters Ruth Munoz, Irene Olmeldo, Sarah Durazo, Laurie Aragon, and Alice Ramirez. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved him. An evening prayer service will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2007, 7 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass, Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 12 noon, offered by Father Scott Connolly, Celebrant. Both Services will be held at Assumption Church, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARCIA, Richard, Sr., age 93, of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008. He was born on March 2, 1915, in Stockton, California. Richard served in the Army during WWII. He was a carpenter and spent most of his life in Seattle and Alaska, and then moved to Lummi to be closer to his family. Richard was a very independent man, a voracious reader, storyteller and avid cribbage player. He was witty and had a great sense of humor. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 wives; son, Richard Garcia, Jr.; daughter, Teresa Garcia; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grand-child. Richard is survived by stepson Howard Garcia of Lummi; daughters, Natalia Calhoun of Lummi, Katherine Reidt of Seattle, and Victoria Garcia of Arizona; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren on the way. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Wexliem Community Building. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARCIA, Rupert, Jr., 38, Canoga Park, Calif. died Tuesday, (Dec. 4, 1973). He had been a plasterer and member of the Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements are being made here by Jones Funeral Home. Survivors include the widow, Annie; two sons, Eugene and Vincent Garcia, and two daughters, Audrey Ann and Vivian, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Garcia in California; and two sisters, Angelina in Arizona and Mrs. Anna Guzman in California.

GARCIA-CONTRERAS, Nelson Javier, of 1809 Marine Drive died Saturday, May 21, 1994. He was 18. His body will be sent to San Pedro Sula, Honduras, for burial. He was born Dec. 15, 1975, to Maxiniao Garcis and Bergha Lidia Contreras Riveria in San Pedro Sula. Local arrangements are by Jern-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium in Bellingham.

GARDANAR, Steven, age 78 who resided in Everson for the past 23 years, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, October 5, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Gardanar leaves to survive 1 daughter, Mrs. Ellen Lind and 1 sons, Albert Gardanar, also 3 grandchildren, all in Seattle. Rev. E. M. Butenshon will officiate at funeral services on Thursday, October 10 at 1:00 in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bayview Cemetery.

GARDENE, Neckolina, age 96, of Everson, Route 2, passed away Wednesday, June 22, (1955). She had resided in the Everson district for 46 years. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Barney of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Mildred Snidow of Glendora, Calif., Mrs. Albertena Byrum, Mrs. Alma Ostrom and Mrs. Ella Westergreen, all of Everson; one son, Chris Knudson, of Sumas; 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Gillies Chapel in Sumas Monday, June 27, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Donald Glessner of Bellingham officiating. Final resting place, Nooksack Cemetery.

GARDENER, Roy Albert, age 39, of 2324 Lincoln Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, August 3, (1953). Mr. Gardener had resided in this community for the past 32 years, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1685 in Anchorage, Alaska. Surviving relatives are his mother, Mrs. Mary Farnsworth at one and one aunt, Mrs. Sadie Penney in Portland. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. L. R. White Thursday, August 6, at 3 p.m., followed by cremation.

GARDINER, Paul Richard, age 33, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, November 26, 2001 in Park City, MT as a result of an automobile accident. Paul is survived by his wife Michelle (Crook) 2 children, Christopher and Kendra Gardiner 2 step children, Brian and Jeff Collins his parents, Kelvin and Jill Gardiner and sisters JoAnn and Nicola. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2001 at Fountain Community Church. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARDINER, William A., age 61, of Ferndale passed away Thur. Oct. 18, 1979. Mr. Gardiner had been a resident of Whatcom County for 55 years, Ferndale the past 30 years. He was affiliated with the United Church of Ferndale, and was a member of the Ferndale Lions Club, he was a graduate of the University of Washington Law School, served overseas in World War II with the U.S. Army, and retired from the army reserve with the rank of major. Surviving are his wife Shirley, sons: Allan and his wife Barbara, William and his wife Joan, and Ronald, all of Ferndale, Frank of Auburn. A sister Ann Armstrong of New Smyrna, Florida and grandchildren, Jennifer, Stacy and Jason. Friends wishing to see Mr. Gardiner may call at Moles Funeral Home Sun. Oct. 21, 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Mon. until noon. Funeral services will be conducted Mon. Oct. 22, at 1:30 p.m. in United Church of Ferndale by Reverend Graham Hutchins. Cremation will follow in Greenacres Crematorium.

GARDNER, Alice Amelia Wolten, age 93, passed away February 19, 2006 at Evergreen North Cascade Health Care Center. Alice was born June 16, 1912, to Paul A. and Roxie (Wilson) Wolten in Blaine, where she lived with her nine siblings. On March 8, 1940, she married Kenneth E. Gardner of Bellingham. He preceded her in death September 2, 1991. Survivors include sons Douglas (Lila) Gardner of Lynnwood and Eugene (Libet) Gardner of Port Townsend; daughters Elaine (Robert) Smith and Carol Laxdal of Bellingham; grandchildren Todd (Debbie) Smith, Von (Maggie) Smith, Shannon (Glen) Foresman, Ben Gardner, Alicia (Jesse) Ruhoff, Traci Laxdal and Heidi (Adam) Thiesen; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Norma Kruse of Blaine; and brother Gordon Wolten of Alaska. She enjoyed being with her family at the Lummi Island cabin, traveling to Hawaii and gardening. A memorial service will be February 27th at 1 p.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARDNER, Alice B., age 86 of 6639 Goodwin Rd., Everson passed away Sat. Feb. 21st, (1976). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, she was the daughter of the first Mayor [of] the City of Bellingham, Edgar H. Marcy, who served in 1885. Surviving are 3 sons, Jim of Everson, Raymond and Wilbur both of Oregon. A daughter, Gloria B. Noble of San Jose, Calif. Also a sister, 5 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. At her request no services were held. Arrangements by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.

GARDNER, Bert B., age 70, of 1224 Cornwall Ave., passed away at home Thursday, Oct. 22, (1959). Mr. Gardner had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years; was a member of the Calvary Temple; a member of the William Matthews Post No. 1585, V.F.W.; was a retired Railroad Engineer; was a retired Business Agent and member of the Building Service Union, Local No. 108. Survivors are three brothers, Roy R., of Fontana, Calif., Lodie L., of Kewanee, Ill. and James W., of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Juanita Bagwell, of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Allie Allumbaugh, of Porterville, Calif. and Mrs. Beula Rue Harriss (sic), of Gig Harbor; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Allan G. Wood Monday, Oct. 26 at 11:00 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARDNER, Bertha A. - Graveside services for Bertha A. Gardner, 87, of Kirkland will be at 1 p.m. on Friday at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Gardner died Monday (March 18, 1991). She was born on March 14, 1904, in Minot, N.D., to Hosea and Delta Schofield. She was a Bellingham resident from 1925 to 1989. She married Robert Gardner on March 12, 1932, in Bellingham. Mrs. Gardner was a member of the South Bellingham Community Club. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Brotherson of Lynnwood; two brothers, Earl Schofield of Lynnwood and Wayne Schofield of Camano Island; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

GARDNER, Bessie Offley, age 81 of Chuckanut Square passed away March 17, 1978 in a local nursing home. She is survived by her husband Mac; 3 sons, Ray B. Offley, Sedro Woolley, Bernard D. Offley, Bellingham, William H. Offley, Bellingham; 6 daughters, Margaret Macki, Minnesota, Sarah Stafford, Banden, Florida, Helen Love, Bellingham, Rose Schilts, Wrangle Alaska, Betty Conant, Freeport, Texas, Florence Frost, Bellingham; 1 sister Margaret Russell, Half Moon, CA. Services were held Monday March 20 at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Barrett Corrigan officiating. Interment Bay View.

GARDNER, Beverly, age 59, of Bellingham, died July 4, 1983 at her residence. She was a counselor at the Fircrest School. She was the beloved mother of Patricia Day of Bellingham, Marianne Kallio of Texas; 2 sons Tim Gardner of Lynnwood and Brian of Seattle; 1 sister, Betty Lou Harrison of Yakima; 1 brother, Walter Barnhart also of Yakima; 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 1983 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium with Reverend Norval Bunch officiating. Interment at a later date at the Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, Seattle.

GARDNER, Bonnie A. - A memorial service and potluck lunch for Bonnie Anne Gardner of Birch Bay will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Birch Bay Village Clubhouse. Mrs. Gardner died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at home. She was 82. Born March 28, 1917, to Gordon and Ida Shea in Jenks, Okla., she grew up in Whatcom and Skagit counties and Alaska, and graduated from Whatcom High School. She was a Birch Bay resident for 29 years. Mrs. Gardner married D.L. (Jack) Gardner. He died in 1997. Mrs. Gardner worked in the newspaper and radio businesses for many years and worked in the provost's office at Western Washington University until her retirement. She enjoyed fishing and crabbing with her husband on their boat, "Carolyn" reading cookbooks and cooking for her friends. Survivors include son William G. Gardner of Birch Bay daughters Nancy Hempler of Birch Bay and Ida Dayton of Coupeville sister Dolores Gildness of Vancouver, Wash. brother William Shea of Bothell six grandchildren five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

GARDNER, Carl E., of Bellingham passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2004. He was born on June 21, 1920 in Waterville, Maine to Philip & Fronia (Ricker) Gardner. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Joanne P. Gardner; daughters Donna (Phil) Royal of Concrete, and Jeanie (Ken) Schneider of Everson; grandchildren Angela & Richard Jacoby, Jacqueline and Marty Matheson, Ken Schneider and wife Leah Lippman-Schneider, and Derek Downing. Also survived by brother Norman G. Gardner & wife Blanche of Gardiner, Maine, along with 7 great-grandchildren. Carl was a supervisor in Bath, Maine shipyards from 1940-1941. He spent 3 years in the Pacific Rim area while in the Navy during WWII. Carl was a supervisor for Continental Copper & Steel after the service, where he constructed the parts for two atomic energy plants in Kentucky and Ohio. He spent most of the next 8 years operating heavy equipment machinery, building dams, roads, levies, and homes. He retired after 30 years as a mail carrier in California and Bellingham. Carl was member of the VFW, Lynden Masonic Lodge 56, Moose, and also a member of the Laurel Baptist Church. Carl was active in Mountain Rescue for several years, a member of the Wilderness Club & a charter member of the Bellingham Rock & Gem Society. He was an Eagle Scout, Scoutmaster, and served on several Scout boards. He was also a Sea Scout. Carl enjoyed being out in the wilderness; camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing, photography, boating, mountain climbing, gem hunting, hiking, bird watching, and stopping to smell the flowers. He also enjoyed dancing, playing cards, most all sports, and working with copper and leather crafts. Carl became an Eagle Scout and was able to go to a World Jamboree in Washington, D.C. in 1937. While there, he flew over the Capitol in a Navy blimp. Carl has been able to see thousands of Caribou in a herd, over 100 loons in a group, and stood in one spot and counted over 50 eagles. He worked on the world's largest earth filled dam that created a lake 180' long in North Dakota. Carl caught a couple salmon over 50 lbs, shot a royal elk, and 14 other elk in all. He walked over 180,000 miles, never paid any kind of traffic violation, and has enjoyed taking lots of people for their 1st wilderness experience (1st trout, gold nugget, deer, mountain climb, hike, canoe trip, etc.) Life has been great for him, and he truly had a fortune of memories. "I have a deep feeling of appreciation for all those who have inspired, taught, and helped me along the road of life. I especially have a deep love and appreciation for all my wonderful family. Little did I realize that cute, blue-eyed, flirt that I met while I was a young Boy Scout out looking for precious gem stones, while she was selling peas at her father's roadside stand, some 65 years ago, would be the most 'precious gem' that I would find. So I married her 62 years ago!" Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, March 11 from 12 – 5 p.m. A Military Graveside Service by V.F.W. Post #1585 will be held at Ten Mile Cemetery on Friday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m., with a Memorial Service at 11:30 at Laurel Baptist Church, 162 W. Laurel Rd. Please join us for a reception, following the service, at the church.

GARDNER, Charles Hue, age 71, passed away at the family home, 1219 High Street, Thursday, December 18, (1947). Mr. Gardner had been a resident of this community for many years and leaves to survive his widow, Donna, at home; six sons, Henry, Mac, Paul, Hobart, Ted, all of Bellingham, and George of Port Moler, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Meece, of Bellingham and one brother, Bob, in North Carolina. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander P. Alton, Saturday, December 20, at 10 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARDNER, Charles T., age 85 of the Leopold Hotel, passed away in a local hospital Sunday December 22, (1963). Mr. Gardner was a retired lumber man, a veteran of the Spanish American War, member of the Veterans of Froreign Wars, The Weissenberger Camp No. 8, Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194, the 11 o'clock Club BPOE, Juneau, Alaska, the I.O.O.F., Silver Bowl Lodge of Juneau, Alaska. He leaves to survive 2 nieces, Mrs. Gladys Coffman of Santa Monica, Calif., Mrs. Goldie Dodds of Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 24 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Joseph Walker, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

GARDNER, Charlotte I., age 52 of 3709 Vining St., died Thursday, August 12, 1982. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church and was employed at Morse Hardware for 16 years. Surviving are her husband Wendell; 3 sons and wives, William and Gail Gardner in Idaho, Robert and Jose Gardner in Hawaii, Ricky and Linda Gardner of Bellingham; a daughter Wendy and husband Tom Ulmer of Prince George; her mother, Verlie and step father Fred Graves of Bellingham; brothers Clyde and wife Sally Shetler of Acme and sister Janet and husband Melvin Lambert of Everson; 7 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 16 at 11:30 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Phil Brooks officiating. Calling hours will be Sat 9 to 1 and Sunday 4 to 6. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARDNER, David K., age 23, of the Whidbey Island Naval Air Base, passed away Sunday, October 24, (1954) as a result of an accident. Mr. Gardner was from Nantucket, Mass. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner II, of Nantucket. The remains were forwarded by the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home to the Whidbey Island Naval Air Base where services are pending.

GARDNER, David L. "Jack" beloved husband for sixty years of Bonnie Gardner died suddenly Saturday (Jan. 25, 1997) morning. Jack was born in Lynden and graduated from Whatcom High School in 1934. When he retired from the Port of Bellingham in 1984, where he was in charge of Ocean Shipping for many years, he was voted the Propeller Club's "Man of the Year". He was a member of Rotary International in Canada. Jack is survived by his wife Bonnie Gardner, son Bill Gardner and wife Susan, two daughters, Nancy Hempler and husband Dick, Ida Dayton and husband Ed. He is also survived by his four granddaughters, Brenna Douglas and husband Russ, Krista Gardner and husband Eric Hammer, Shea Gardner and husband Rob, and Anne Fairfield and husband Larry, two grandsons, Scott Butters and wife Michelle, Brad Haalam, and three great-grandchildren, Jack, Jacob and Zachary. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Jack Gardner at the Birch Bay Village Club House, Saturday, February 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Ferndale.

GARDNER, Dona M., age 71, of 1219 High Street, passed away at the family home Friday, November 6, (1953). Mrs. Gardner had resided in this community for the past 40 years and had attended the Garden Street Methodist Church. She is survived by six sons, George of Seward, Alaska, Henry, Mack, Paul and Ted, all of Bellingham, and Hobert of Port Angeles; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Meece of Bellingham; four brothers, Hobert Wiseman of Seattle, Brown Wiseman of Mount Vernon, Charles and Ed Wiseman, both of Rockport, Wash.; five grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth wheere services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg Monday, Nov. 9, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARDNER, Edgar I., age 97, of 208 Baker St., Everson, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 1978. Mr. Gardner was a retired ship builder and a member of the Cornwall Park Church of God, a resident of this community for the past 3 years, formerly of Vancouver, Wash. He is survived by his wife, Frances W.; 1 stepson, Charles R. Howard, Ashland, Ore.; 4 stepdaughters, Mrs. Alice Purnell, Seattle, Mrs. Mona Lawton, Union Gap, Wash., Mrs. Ines Sackett, Longview, Wash., Mrs. Enid Fund of Everson; numerous step grand and great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Graveside service Friday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. at Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Wash., Rev. Verne Tedder of the Corwall Park Church of God officiating. Memorial service at a later date at the Cornwall Park Church of God. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

GARDNER, Florence, age 69, passed away at her home in Deming Friday, Dec. 12, (1958). Mrs. Gardner had resided in that Community for the past 36 years and leaves to survive her husband, Charles W., at home; five sons, Irvin D. Monaghan, John P. Monaghan, Archie R. Monaghan, and Robert J. Monaghan, all of Deming; and Richard L. Monaghan of Darrington; one daughter, Mrs. Georgia Ridenhoour of Deming; mother, Mrs. Minnie Stone of Deming; 29 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; four brothers, Leonard Stone of Deming; Dave Stone of Bellingham; Leon Stone of Prosser, and Ernest Stone in Minnesota; two step sons, Kenneth and Jack Gardner, both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Kenneth Turney Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

GARDNER, Frances W. - Graveside services for Frances W. Gardner, 86, of 308 Baker Street, Everson were held Sat., Aug. 14 in Park Hill Cemetery in Vancouver, Wash. with Rev. Gerald Marvel officiating. Mrs. Gardner is survived by one son, Charles R. and wife Marge Howard of Ashland, Ore., four daughters, Mrs. Alice and husband Ben Purnell of Seattle, Mrs. Mona and husband, Walter Lawton of Union Gap, Mrs. Ines and husband Herbert Sackett of Hermiston, Ore. and Mrs. Enid and husband Arnold Fund of Everson. There are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She had been a resident of Everson since 1975 and was a member of the Cornwall Park Church of God. Arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Feb. 14, 1896 Muscatine, IA; d. Aug. 11, 1982]
(From The Lynden Tribune, Aug. 25, 1982)

GARDNER, Fred Joseph, age 44, of Ephrata, Wash., passed away in that city Thursday, May 14, (1959). Mr. Gardner had been a resident of Ephrata for the past nine years and was formerly of Bellingham. He was the owner of Gardner Electric Co., member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1816 of Ephrata and Ephrata Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife, Marian and his step-mother, Mrs. Jean Mangnini of Concrete. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in Bay View Cemetery, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Backlund, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Mr. Gardner will be in state at the Westford Funeral Home Monday, May 18.

GARDNER, George A., of Nooksack, passed away in a local hospital Friday, July 23, (1954) at the age of 38. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Letitia Gardner; two sister, Mrs. Ines DeLay, Mrs. Myrtle Kendal, both of Everson; four brothers, Roy of Neilton, Wash., Vernon, Beerland, Ore., Wendal of Van Zandt, and Norman of Everson. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. M. Dodsworth of Nooksack, officiating. Final resting place, Sumas Cemetery, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.

GARDNER, Hazel E., age 76, of 2205 D St., passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, (1977). She was a lifetime resident and a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church and the Emblem Club and the Rebecca Lodge No. 43. She is survived by her husband Ralph E., 2 sons, Eldon of Nigura, Miss. and Larry of Bothell, WA. One daughter, Mrs. Dolores Copeland, city. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home. With Rev. Lawrence Guderian, Pastor officiating. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Sep 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARDNER, Henry B. - Graveside service for Henry B. Gardner, age 76, of 1717 22nd St., will be Wednesday Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Bergstrom, Samish Way Baptist Church officiating. Mr. Gardner passed away Sat. Dec. 31, 1983. A Bellingham resident since 1921, he was a life member of the Musicians Local No. 451, Bellingham, and is survived by 1 brother, Paul J. Gardner of City; 1 sister, Doris Meece of City; numerous nieces & cousins. Jones Funeral Home. [b. June 26, 1907, Charlotte, NC]

GARDNER, Irene M., 72, of 2325 Eldridge Ave., passed away at home Sat., Nov. 16, (1957). Mrs. Gardner had been a resident of this community the past 37 years and was a member of the Calvary Temple. Surviving relatives include the husband, Bert B., at the family home; a son, William Henry Miller of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Anderson of Seattle; four grandchildren; and five brothers: Emil Bratz of Great Falls, Mont., Henry Bratz of Edmonton, Alberta; Albert Bratz of Vancouver, B.C.; Otto and William Bratz, both of Pincher Creek, Alberta. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Allan Wood Thursday, Nov. 21 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres.

GARDNER, Ivan, aged 54 years, of Columbia Valley, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 17, (1943) following a short illness. He had resided in this community for the past twelve years and was a logger by trade. He leaves to survive his widow, Letitia Gardner, two daughters, Mrs. Roy Kendal, of Maple Falls, and Mrs. Jesse DeLay, of Sumas, five sons, George, Wendell and Norman, of Sumas, Leroy of Fort Lewis, and Vernon of Alaska. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, February 22, at 2 o'clock in the Gillies Chapel in Sumas, with Rev. Beaty, pastor of the Sumas Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Interment will be made in the Sumas Cemetery.

GARDNER, Jay Derwood, aged 59 years, passed away suddenly at the family home on the Yew street Road, Tuesday, January 13, (1942). Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Alice Gardner and son Jimmy, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Noble of Bremerton, Wash., and two sons, Wilbur and Raymond Gardner of Burney, Calif.; two brothers Ivan, of Maple Falls, Wash. and Kaleb, of Stratton, B.C.; one sister, Mrs. Nora Thompson of Penticton, B.C.; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services are being arranged.

GARDNER, Kenneth E., 84, a lifelong resident of Bellingham, died Monday Sept. 2, 1991 in a Bellingham Nursing Home. He was born May 27, 1907 in Bellingham to Charles & Lydia Gardner. Mr. Gardner was married March 8, 1940 in Blaine to Alice A. Wolten. He worked for The Port of Bellingham for 15 years prior to his retirement in 1971. He was a life member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, past member of the Bellingham Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife Alice A. Gardner of Bellingham; 2 sons, Douglas M. Gardner of Lynnwood, WA, and Eugene W. Gardner of Olympia, WA; 4 daughters, Mabel Pearson of Everett, Nadine Wronski of Portland, OR, Elaine Smith of Bellingham and Carol Laxdal of Lynden; 1 brother, Jack Gardner of Birch Bay; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service Thursday, Sept. 5, 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor William G. Berney of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

GARDNER, Lee S., age 82, formerly of 1900 J St., Bellingham, died Monday, Nov. 19, (1979). He is survived by 4 sons, Robert L. Gardner of Alaska, Glenn Gardner and daughter in law, Beverly of Reston, Virginia, Ralph Gardner and daughter in law, Jean of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, George Gardner and daughter in law Ann of Union City, Calif.; 1 sister, Grace of Muncie, Indiana and 7 grandchildren. At his request there will be no services. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b.March 5, 1897 MI; WWI veteran]

GARDNER, Letitia M., age 73, of Nooksack, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, June 28, (1962) following an extended illness. She was born in Lynden, March 4, 1889, and had made her home in Whatcom County since. Surviving are four sons, Roy of Seattle, Vernon of St. Helens, Ore., Wendell of Ferndale, Norman of Everson; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Kendall and Mrs. Inez Frable, both of Everson; two brothers, F. E. Wampler of Everson, Harold Wampler of California; one sister, Mrs. Muriel Douglas also in California; 19 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Monday, July 2, at 2 p.m., followed by burial in the Sumas Cemetery.

GARDNER, Lura Leona, 1600 Electric, age 91, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, (1967). Mrs. Gardner had resided in this City the past fifty years. Survivors are her husband, Stephen; four daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Whiteside, Yakima; Mrs. Florence Hall, Broadis, Mont.; Mrs. Leona Nicholai, Coupeville; Mrs. Hazel Schlecht, Marysville; a son, Delmar Hatton, Yakima; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Ellen Olson, City; two step-sons, Bill Lambert, Baker, Mont.; Ed Lambert, Ferraton, Idaho; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Cordia Lambert, City and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. James Rucker, Monday, Jan. 23 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARDNER, Mabel Irene, 82, of 3897 Bay Road, Ferndale passed away in Lynden Sunday, October 11, (1987). She was born April 6, 1905 in Silverton, OR. She moved to Ferndale in 1983 after suffering a stroke to live with her daughter Joan. She leaves to survive her two daughters Joan and Stan Statema, of Ferndale, and Virginia Mundstock, of San Pedro, CA; two granddaughters, Terri Christensen, Seattle, and Wendy Fiscus, Ferndale; grandson Scott Fiscus, Bellingham; brother Marlin Mickkelson, Brooks, OR; sister Sigrid Pelley, Salem, OR; numerous other family members and friends. Burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery in Silverton, OR, and a memorial service will be held in Salem, OR.
(From The Westside Journal, Oct. 14, 1987)

GARDNER, Mack, age 70 of 1400 12th St., passed away Thurs. Oct. 2, 1980. He was born March 16, 1910 in Lacomb, Oregon and had been a resident of this community since 1921. He was a retired sawmill laborer and a veteran of WWII. He is survived by 2 brothers, Henry & Paul of Bellingham and 1 sister, Doris Meece of Bellingham. Graveside services will be conducted Mon. Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

GARDNER, Mamie, age 63 years, of 3315 Northwest Avenue, passed away suddenly at a local hospital late Thursday evening, September 16, (1948) following a short illness. Mrs. Gardner had been a resident of this community for the past 62 years and was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses. Surviving relatives include one son, Thomas Gardner, city; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Seafeldt, city, Mrs. Gladys Davis, city, and Mrs. Helen Claghorn, Anacortes, Wash.; fourteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe Ramph, city, and one sister, Miss Ella Ramph, Seattle, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 20, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.

GARDNER, Martha L., age 71, of 940 Yew St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 5, (1959). Mrs. Gardner had resided in Bellingham for the past 16 years and was past president of the Spanish-American War Auxiliary Weisenburger Camp. No. 10, Past Noble Grand of Perseverance Rebekah Lodge of Juneau, Alaska, Veterans of Foreign wars Auxiliary. She leaves to survive her husband, Charles T. Gardner at the family home and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 9, at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Moore officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the Rebekah Lodge No. 43. Interment Greenacres.

GARDNER, Mary - Aged 89 years, Mrs. Mary Gardner, 2526 Kulshan street, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Manhart, Route 1, Everson, Thursday (April 4, 1940) after a lingering illness. She had resided in Bellingham twenty-one years and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Manhart, Mrs. L. A. Gremmett, Girard, Ill., and Mrs. Nellie Mullinax, Parsons, Kans.; one son, Charles Deming; thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Elroy Shikles Monday at 1 p.m. in the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral hone. Interment in Bay View cemetery will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 5, 1940) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARDNER, Paul, 76, of 1717 22nd St., died Friday (March 11, 1988) in Bellingham. He was born April 4, 1911, in Oregon, but lived most of his life of Bellingham. Survivors include a sister, Doris Meece Seldomridge of Bellingham. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

GARDNER, Phil H., Dr., 73, of Bothell died Sunday, Nov. 13, 1994 in Kirkland. He was born Oct. 19, 1921 in Red Lodge, Mont. He graduated from Billings High School in Montana, attended Northwestern University and then served as a first lieutenant in the Air Force, specializing in communications. He graduated from the University of Washington Medical School. After joining a practice in Bothell, he opened Bothell Medical Clinic with several other doctors, retiring from there in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Polly Gardner; son Richard Gardner of Beaverton, Ore.; five daughters, Phyllis Cook of Bothell, Eva Tonning and husband Bruce of Bothell, Carol Rinehart and husband Warren of Lynden; Cubby Smith and husband Gerry of Bothell and Dana Clark and husband Paul of Everett; stepson Darryl Rodman and wife Martha of Oak harbor, son-in-law Ross Cook of Mercer Island; and 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

GARDNER, Ralph E., 85, 2205 D St., died today (April 23, 1987) in Bellingham. He was born Sept. 30, 1901 in Lynwood, Minn., (sic) but had lived in Whatcom County for most of his life. Mr. Gardner was retired after 42 years of driving a truck for Puget Sound Power & Light Co. He was a life member of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194 and the Senior Citizens. His wife, Hazel, and a daughter Rite died earlier. Survivors include two sons, Larry Gardner of Fort Worth, Texas and Eldon Gardner of Fla.; a daughter, Dolores Copeland of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending with the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Apr 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARDNER, Ralph Eugene - Church services for Bellingham native Ralph Eugene Gardner will be held Monday in Placentia, Calif. Mr. Gardner, 55, of Placentia, died Thursday (March 7, 1991) in Fullerton, Calif. Visitation will be Sunday at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary in Fullerton. Burial at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton will follow Monday services. Mr. Gardner was born to Roberts Gardner and Bertha Schofield Gardner on March 16, 1935, in Bellingham. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1953 and attended Western Washington University before joining the U.S. Marine Corps and later attending the University of Washington, where he graduated. He was a business manager for 29 years for Rockwell International. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of Placentia; two sons, Guy Derek Gardner and Todd Alan Gardner, both of Fullerton; two daughters, Liana Kae of Fullerton and Dana Renee of Placentia; two granddaughters; his mother, in Lynnwood; a sister, Dorothy Brotherson, also of Lynnwood.

GARDNER, Robert, age 78 of Bellingham died October 14, 1983 in a local hospital. Surviving is a sister Helen Stratton of Seattle. Cremation arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.

GARDNER, Roy Franklin, 62, 3529 North Halleck, Portland, Ore., died July 8, (1980) in Portland. He was born May 8, 1918 and grew up in the Columbia Valley area of Whatcom County. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; four sons, Larry of Scappoose, Ore., Terry of Jacksonville, Ark., and Michael and Darrin at home; two daughters, Sherry Kadell of Sheridan, Ore. and Judith Albrecht of Portland, Ore., there are ten grandchildren, three brother, Vernon of St. Helens, Ore., Wendell of Bellingham, and Norman of Everson; three sisters, Myrtle Kendall of Nooksack, Inez Krick of Darrington, and Vivian Camozzi of Powell River, B.C. and many nieces and nephews. Veteran services were held Monday July 14 in the Chapel of Chimes, Portland and the final resting place was Willamette Cemetery in Portland.
(From The Lynden Tribune, July 16, 1980)

GARDNER, Victor Edward, 80, 7062 Guide Meridian, No. 14, Lynden, died Thursday (Nov. 14, 1985) at his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1904, in Denver, Colo., and moved to Lynden from Seattle five years ago. Mr. Gardner had an extensive military career and was a retired millwright, formerly employed by the Georgia-Pacifc Corp. Survivor include his wife, Boneta; one son (Gary); two sisters; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The body will be cremated. No services will be held.

GARDNER, Violet R. "Vi" died from the effects of a stroke on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1994, at Christian Rest Home in Lynden. She was 67. She was born March 13, 1927, to Osco Paul and Ida O. Christofferson Hillius in Bellingham. She married Jim M. Gardner in 1946 in Bellingham. Mrs. Gardner was a homemaker and talented seamstress who loved flower gardening, embroidery and feeding birds and squirrels. Survivors include her husband of 6639 Goodwin Road, Everson; daughter Alice Rimbey of Sequim; and numerous other relatives. At Mrs. Gardner's request, there will be no service. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home and Whatcom Cremation Association.

GARDNER, Warren G. - Graveside service for Warren G. Gardner, age 58, of 709 38th St. will be Thurs. March 13, 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Daugs, St. Johns Lutheran Church officiating. Mr. Gardner passed away Mon, March 10, 1986. A lifetime Bellingham resident, he was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church; national Multiple Sclerosis Society; Lynden Post No. 9301 VFW and is survived by his wife VernaRae; son Gary & wife Sandy; granddaughter, Kaylee; aunt & uncle Emma & Mel Sander, all of Bellingham. Jones Funeral Home.

GARENZINI, Camilia Brunhaver, 83, of Bellingham died Friday, Dec. 30, 1994 at Fairhaven Alternacare. She was born June 29, 1911 in New Westminster, B.C. to Elsa and Peter Andreasen. She was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Camilia graduated from Meridian High School in 1929. She lived on dairy and strawberry farms. In 1963 she started working for St. Luke's Hospital in Bellingham, as a receptionist in admitting and retired in 1975. She enjoyed word puzzles and reading. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Brunhaver in 1965 and Frank Garenzini in 1984 and a daughter, Patricia Ayers in 1991. She is survived by a son, William (Bill) Brunhaver and wife Peggy of Bellingham; step daughter Tonina Dautzenberg of Portland; a brother, Harold Anderson of Bellingham; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Tuesday at Central Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Westford Funeral Home.

GARENZINI, Frank H., age 73 of 2300 14th, passed away Sat., July 7, 1984. Mr. Garenzini had lived in Bellingham for 31 years. He was a retired Lt. Commander U.S. Navy, was the first commanding officer of the Marietta Naval Base, member of the D.A.V., the Elks Lodge No. 194 and the Retired Officers Assoc. He leaves to survive his wife, Camilla (sic) of the family home; 2 daughters, Tonina Brunz of Lake Oswego, Oregon, Pat Ayers of Lake Stevens; 1 son, Bill Brunhaver of city; 3 granddaughters; 1 great-grandson. Memorial services will be conducted Tues. July 10 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Officers of Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194 officiating. [b. Feb. 6, 1911 Sopirs, CO]

GARFIELD, Dorcas Warbuss, age 40, passed away in Seattle Thursday, April 20, (1967). She is survived by two sons, Richard and Ronald, and one sister, Mrs. Floyd Warbus of Lummi Island. Rosary services will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Chapel. Requiem Mass will be Monday ___at St. Joachim's Church. Burial in Lummi Cemetery.

GARGETT, Chloe, age 82 Of Sumas passed away Monday, Feb. 20, (1967) in a Bellingham nursing home after and extended illness. She is survived by 3 brothers Clyde and Lloyd of Sumas and Leslie of Omak; 1 sister Mrs. Gertrude Steele of Sumas; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday, February 23 at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, Sumas, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Stanley Kuntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.

GARGETT, Cleona M., age 64 years, of Sumas, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, May 9, (1956) following a lingering illness. She had been a lifetime resident of the Sumas district, and was a member of the Happy Birthday Club. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd F.; one daughter, Mrs. Francis Strickler of Bellingham; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 11, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, with Rev. M. Dodsworth officiating. Interment Sumas Cemetery.

GARGETT, George Grant, born September 28, 1917, in Alma, Michigan, passed away March 3, 2006 at Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham. He was a husband of 61 years to Josephine and father of George, Frederick, John and Mark. He also had eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Through all his endeavors, George focused on serving others. So many people can look back at how their lives have been touched by his example and leadership. George served in the U.S. Army, training the last cavalry unit in its history and working on post-war intelligence in Japan. He had a distinguished career in insurance, ultimately serving as a senior officer and board member within the Mutual of Omaha Companies. George was especially proud of leading boy Scout Troops 366 in Omaha and 180 in Seattle. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham, WA at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2006.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARGETT, Lee Roy, age 81, of Sumas, passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 31, (1961). Mr. Gargett had been a resident of Sumas since 1906 and for 53 years owned and operated the Gargett Brothers Store in Sumas. He was a director of the Sumas Bank and a member of the Sumas I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Sumas Methodist Church. He was also a former mayor and councilman of the town of Sumas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie, April 20th of this year. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Christy of Bellingham, Mrs. Beverly Mead of Cheyenne, Wyo.; three brothers, Leslie of Omak, Lloyd and Clyde, both of Sumas; two sisters, Mrs. Gertie Steele of Sumas and Miss Chloe Gargett of Sumas; also four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Sumas Methodist Church Monday, June 5, at 2 p.m., Dr. Marmaduke Dodsworth officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

GARGETT, Minnie O., age 70 of Sumas passed away suddenly at her home Thursday, April 20, (1961). Mrs. Gargett had been a resident of the Clearbrook and Sumas area since 1902. She was a member of the Sumas Methodist Church, an active member of the Women's Society of Christian Service, a 40-year member of the Mt. Baker Rebekah Lodge No. 61 and also the Garden Club. Surviving are her husband, Roy; two daughter, Mrs. Marie Christy of Bellingham and Mrs. Beverly Mead of Cheyenne, Wyo.; three brothers, Matt Turner of Bellingham, Henry Turner of Lacey, Wash. and Dr. John Turner of Carmichael Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Sloan of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Effie Houston of Bellingham, Mrs. Rachael Watson in Montana and Mrs. Annie Payne of Marysville, Wash.; also 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Sumas Methodist Church Monday, April 24, at 2 p.m., with Dr. Marmaduke Dodsworth and the Rev. David Rodney officiating. The Mt. Baker Rebekah Lodge No. 61 will conduct graveside services at the Sumas Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

GARIPEE, Francis, age 81, of 4249 Lummi Shore Rd., Ferndale passed away Wed. May 23, 1979. Mr. Garipee was a lifetime resident of Lummi, a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church and the Lummi Indian Tribe. He is survived by 1 son, Victor of Lummi; 2 daughters, Elizabeth Martin of Lummi and Mary Harrison of Seattle. 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home, Thurs. May 24 at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Phillip Bloom, Fri. May 25 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 May 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARIPEE, George, one of Lummi reservation's most prominent and progressive farmers, died Friday noon (Sept. 11, 1936) at his home on the reservation. He had been ill only since Thursday night. He was about 70 years of age. Joseph Schlageter, Indian agent, in commending Garipee's industry and interest in the reservation's affairs, said that he farmed over 100 acres. He was a member of the St. Joachin Catholic Church. Surviving relatives are the widow and one son, Francis Garipee. Funeral announcements will be made by the Monroe mortuary, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 1936) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARIPEE, George F. - A 41-year-old Lummi man drowned Friday (July 21,1972) in a 15-foot-deep pool near the Lummi Tribal Hall. Tribal Police said that George F. Garipee, 4249 Lummi Shore Rd., was found in the pool located at a gravel pit. He had been in the water for about an hour and a half, officers said. Capt. William Perry said the drowning was accidental and happened when the man had attempted to swim across the pond. Mr. Garipee had been a resident of the Lummi Reservation all his life and was a veteran of the Korean War. Prayer services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Moles Funeral Home and burial will be at 10 am Monday in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery with the Rev. Walter Harnden officiating. Mr. Garipee is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Garipee of Lummi Reservation; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Harrison and Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, both of Lummi, and Mrs. Sharon Keller of Bellingham and a brother, Victor of Lummi.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 1972) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARIPEE, Mary – One of the Bellingham bay area's oldest native residents, Mrs. Mary Ann Garipee, 76, a Lummi Indian, passed away Monday morning (May 26, 1941) at her reservation home. Mrs. Garipee was a sister of Chief August Martin. Also surviving are a son Francis and a sister Mrs. Emma Garrison of Shelton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Lummi reservation Catholic church, with burial following in the reservation cemetery under direction of the Monroe funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 1941) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARIPEE, Victor A. - Rosary services will be recited for Victor A. Garipee, age 56 of 4249 Lummi Shore Dr., Bellingham, Friday Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., at Moles Funeral Home Chapel by Vernon Lane. Graveside services will be Sat. Sept. 9, Lummi Reservation Cemetery with Father Jack Buckalew officiating. Mr. Garipee was born Dec. 29, 1932 in Bellingham, and passed away at his home Tues. Sept. 5, (1989). Mr. Garipee had been a lifetime resident of the Lummi Reservation. He is survived by 4 nephews: August Martin, Neil Martin, Karl Sanders, and Darrel Sanders, all of Lummi Reservation; 5 nieces: Cassandra Misanes, Martine Jefferson, Josephine Misanes, Emmeline Martin and Hope Martin, all of Lummi Reservation; aunt Lilly Schultz; and uncle Solomon Schultz; a half sister Sharon Woodruff; numerous other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Sep 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARLAND, Diannah L., age 85, 238 So. Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, August 29, (1963). Mrs. Garland had resided in this city the past eleven years, and prior to moving to this city had resided in Mt. Vernon twenty-two years. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge, Mt. Vernon, and a member of the Royal Neighbors. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Velma Kuney, City; two grandchildren, Mrs. Analee Brethour, City; Arthur H. Kuney, Berwyn, Illinois; three great-grandchildren, and one son-in-law, Ben F. Gillette. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. Stuart P. Benson Tuesday, September 3 at 11 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARLAND, Donald Kirkpatrick, age 68, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, (1978). Mr. Garland was a life time resident of Bellingham, was raised in Alger and attended Skagit Valley schools. He entered the Foreign Service in 1956 and was a machinery specialist for the US Government for 20 years. Before that he worked in Alaska and Yukon Territory on the Alaska Highway and also worked for many years in garages in Bellingham. He leaves to survive his wife Myrtle E. of the family home; 1 daughter Mrs. Diana Miller of this city; 4 grandchildren, Shannon, Patrick, Marci and Matthew; his mother Mrs. W. B. Garland of Alger; 2 sisters Mrs. Beatrice Wilkerson of Seattle and Mrs. Byrdelle Healy of Santa Barbara; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews located in Washington, Oregon and California. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert B. McLellan officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARLAND, Harmon Duncan, age 83 years, of 138 So. Garden Street, passed away at the family home Wednesday, November 25, (1953) following a short illness. Mr. Garland had resided in Bellingham for the past one and one-half years and was formerly of Seattle and Mount Vernon. He was a retired building contractor and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 86 and the Carpenters Union Local No. 954 of Mount Vernon. Mr. Garland is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dinah L. Garland, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon A. Kuney, of this city; Mrs. B. F. Gillette of Nome, Alaska; two grandchildren, Arthur Kuney and Mrs. Analee Brethour, both of this city; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Currie Garland of Vancouver, B.C., and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 30, at 2:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Jacobs of Anacortes officiating, followed by the ritualistic graveside services of the I.O.O.F. Lodge in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARLAND, Harold F. – A memorial service for Harold F. Garland of Bellingham will be at a later date. Mr. Garland died Saturday, Sept 2, 2000. He was 90. Born Dec 27, 1909 to Harold F. and Clarabelle (Thurston) Garland in Santa Ana, Calif., he moved to Bellingham in the late 1930s. Mr. Garland was a music teacher, musician and composer. During the late 1940s, he returned to Orange County in California, where he lived until returning to Bellingham in 1980. He enjoyed reading, science and debating. His sister Clara Kirkwood died in 1998. Survivors include sons Scott Garland of Bellingham and Eric Garland of Sequim; daughter Alison Howard of St. John; brother Fred Garland of Vista, Calif.; companion Annie Tennyson of Bellingham; ex-wife Aldis Haan of Lynden; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARLAND, Milton E. - Memorial services for Milton E. Garland, 80, of 8339 Dearborn Road, Blaine, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Mr. Garland died Tuesday, (Feb. 19, 1991). He was born Aug. 26, 1910, in Spooner, Wis., and had lived in Birch Bay for 19 years. Mr. Garland recently completed 50 continuous years of active participating in the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Kulshan Masonic Lodge of Blaine, and a past patron of the Order of Eastern Star, Ruth Chapter. He was also part of the "Young at Hearts" singing group of the Blaine Senior Center and the men's chorus of the Bellingham Senior Center. In previous years, Mr. Garland had belonged to the Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194 and the Blaine Moose Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Gene Garland of New Munster, Wis., and Gregory Garland of Kalispell, Mont.; and a sister, Eva Jorgenson of St. Paul, Minn.

GARLAND, Minnie Nathale., age 70 of 8939 Dearborn Avenue, Blaine, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 1981. Mrs. Garland had been a resident of Blaine for the past 7 1/2 years; was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church, Custer; the Ruth Chapter, No. 52 OES, Blaine; Blaine Senior Center. She is survived by her husband, Milton who she married March 21, 1931 at Stillwater, Minnesota. Also surviving are 2 sons, Gene LeRoy Garland of Chicago; Captain Gregory Milton Garland in the USAF, Canadian Forces Base, North Bay, Ontario; 2 sisters, Helen Tarr of Spooner, Wisconsin; Marjorie Skille of Shell Lake, Wisconsin; 3 grandchildren. Cremation was held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted by Pastor Lee Greene, Friday, February 20 at 2 p.m. in the Sunrise Baptist Church. The cremated remains will be buried at Spooner Cemetery, Spooner, Wisconsin.

GARLAND, Myrtle E., age 89 of Bellingham, WA, passed away April 21, 2003 at Mt. Baker Care Center. She was born October 25, 1913 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada to Knute and Patricia (Craig) Larson. Myrtle married Donald Garland in Seattle, WA in 1935. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She volunteered for the Red Cross, Literacy Council, and RSVP. She taught English to non-speaking adults and enjoyed Tai Chi. Due to her husband's job, Myrtle lived in Bolivia, Columbia, Nigeria, Thailand and Vietnam. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, her husband, her brother and her son. She is survived by her daughter, Diana and husband Dale Miller of Bellingham her granddaughter, Marci (Scott) Anderson and their two children Jacob and Sarah of Bellingham a grandson, Matthew (Roberta) Miller and their daughter Madeline of Bellingham a granddaughter, Shannon Brown (Buddy) and son Michael of Graham, WA and a grandson, Patrick Garland (Debbie) of Covington, WA. Graveside services will be held at Greenacres Cemetery 1:00 p.m. Monday April 28, 2003 followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Fr. Bob Christie officiating. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARLICK, Edsel L., age 76, of Route No. 3, Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, (1955) at a local hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Garlick had been a resident of the Mountain View community for the past 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Logan, Ferndale; Mrs. Theda Bogart, San Francisco, Calif.; three sons, Gordon, of Portland, Ore.; George, of Ferndale; Lester, of Bellingham; three brothers, Frank and George of Seattle; Joe, of Bellingham; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Private services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, followed by cremation.

GARLING, William J., age 68, Skagit resident for the past 45 years, died Monday, March 16, (1981) in Bellingham. He was born in Canada in 1912. His marriage to Betty McLeod took place in Mt. Vernon in 1935. He was employed in the logging industry. Mr. Garling is survived by his wife Betty; a daughter Billee Ershig, Bellingham; 1 son Terry, Sedro Woolley; son-in-law Herb Ershig, Bellingham; 3 grandchildren; 9 brothers & sisters. Funeral services Thursday March 19, Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley, 1 p.m. Interment Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery.

GARMAN, Douglas, age 37, of 2517 Franklin St., died Tuesday Oct. 12, 1993 at work. He was born Aug. 12, 1956 in Bellingham to Lawrence Garman and Katherine Twiss. Douglas graduated from Meridian High in 1974 and married Mary Louise McQuade in Bellingham on August 13, 1980. He enjoyed building models, flying kites, reading science fiction novels and taking land family drives on Sunday without any destination. He painted cars at Northwest Collision. He leaves to survive his wife Mary Louise; two sons, Jason Weirauch and Adam Garman; his mother Katherine Garman, all of Bellingham; two brothers, Bob Garman of New Mexico and Jim Garman of Everson. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 15, 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

GARMAN, John T., 75 of 3820 Idaho St. died Monday (July 17, 1989) at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Sept. 25, 1913 in Nanaimo, B.C. Mr. Garman had lived in Whatcom County for 63 years. Mr. Garman was a retired refrigerator engineer from Bellingham Cold Storage, where he worked for 20 years. He was a master sergeant in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a member of Bellingham Lions Club and Bellingham Central Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son Morris Garman of Bellingham, and a friend, Eleanor Rowley of Bellingham. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Central Lutheran Church with the Revs. Leonard Erickson and Dennis Anderson officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARMAN, Lawrence W. of 5192 Hannegan Road, Bellingham, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 4, 1991, at the age of 74. Mr. Garman was born on March 27, 1917 in Pierce, Colo. to Lawrence W. and Freda M. (Bailey) Garman. He was married to Kathryn Twiss on May 14, 1943 in Olympia and they came to Whatcom county in 1945. Lawrence served in the Army during World War II and then worked at various construction jobs through laborers Union No. 276 in Bellingham. He also worked in the former Bellingham Coal Mine and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9301. Survivors include his wife Kathryn of the family home; three sons, Lt. Col. Robert Garman and wife Linda of Shelby Township, Mich., Jimmy Garman and wife Glenna of Everson and Scott Garman and wife Mary Lou of Bellingham; sisters Ellen Barlow of Wood burn, Ore. and Gladys Geary of Woodland, Wyo.; brother Jack Southard of El Paso, Texas; seven grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Graveside services were held in Lynden Cemetery on Monday with Rev. David Hensley officiating. Services and arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden. Military honors were by Lynden VFW Post No. 9301.
(From The Lynden Tribune, July 10, 1991)

GARMAN, Mildred A. - Bellingham resident Mildred A. Garman, 70, who had worked as a registered nurse in Dr. Brantley Davis' office, died Monday (Jan. 11, 1988). Mrs. Garman, of 3820 Idaho St., was born June 28, 1917, in Mount Vernon. She was a member of Fairhaven Lady Lions, the St. Luke's Alumni Association and Central Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, John T. Garman, of the family home; a son, Morris Garman of Bellingham; a brother, Victor Lillquist of Edmonds; two sisters, Ann Peck of Stanwood, and Julia Bolden of Burlington; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARMO, Frances Glazer - A funeral for Frances Glazer Garmo will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Jerns Funeral Chapel with Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz officiating. Burial will follow in Beth Israel Cemetery. Mrs. Garmo died Tuesday, June 9, 1998. She was 88. Born Feb. 3, 1910 to Benjamin D. and Rose R. Glazer in Bellingham, she was a lifelong member of Beth Israel Synagogue and the congregation's Active Teacher when it had no rabbi. She also was a charter and life member of the Bellingham Chapter of Hadassah, a member of Women's Zionist Organization and Ferndale Chapter of Eastern Star, and past president of state and local PTAs, Children's Orthopedic Guild and Wiser Lake Garden Club. A leader in civic affairs, she was involved in the YWCA, Interfaith Coalition Events and The Bellingham Chapter of American Red Cross. She was known as "Auntie" Frances: to many committee members. She also volunteered with Girl Scouts of America and St. Joseph Hospital and its Cancer Education center. Her husband, George, died in 1985. Survivors include daughters Diane Garmo of Bellingham and Mary Garmo of Alameda, Calif., brother Edward Glazer of Bellevue, one grandchild and nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARMO, George A., age 78, of 3625 E. Smith Rd., died Tuesday (Dec. 24, 1985) at his home. Born May 10, 1907, in Lawrence, Mr. Garmo had been a Washington state resident his entire life. He lived on a homestead granted to his grandfather, Albert Henke, in 1888 through a deed signed by President Grover Cleveland. Mr. Garmo was a 1924 graduate of Mount Baker High School and graduated from Washington State University in 1930. He was a member of the Beth Israel Synagogue; B'nai B'irth Nathan Stress; the Washington State University Alumni Association; the WSU Tower Club; the Botanical Garden Club of Vancouver, B.C.; the Arboretum Club in Seattle; the Sierra Club; the National Arboretum Society; the PTA National Acorn; the Four Corners Blind Association; the YMCA Scuba Club; and the Mount Baker Hiking Club. He was a past president of the Bellingham Theatre Guild, an honorary member of the Future Farmers of America, associate member of Haddassah, past master of the Ferndale Lodge No. 264 of Free and Accepted Masons, and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194.
Mr. Garmo had worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Washington state Department of Agriculture's horticulture office. He retired in 1967 as a road crew supervisor with the Whatcom County Public Works Department. Survivors include his wife, Frances; two daughters, including Diane Garmo of Deming, (Mary Joyce of CA); and one grandchild (Ida Rose Kennedy, CA). Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rabbi Fred S. Gartner officiating. Burial will be in the Beth Israel Cemetery.
(From The Lynden Tribune, December 25, 1985)

GARNAAS, Erick P., age 72 years, of 3010 Plymouth Drive, passed away suddenly at his home Thursday, Dec. 10, (1953). He had resided in the Ferndale community for 14 years before moving to Bellingham, and was a member of the Lutheran Free Church of Ferndale. He is survived by his wife, Lette; one brother, Sam Garnaas of Seattle and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 14, at 2 p.m., within the Chapel of the Monroe Funeral Home. Rev. Sylvester Rue will officiate. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

GARNAAS, Nils P., age 55 of 2919 Alabama passed way Tues., Dec. 11, 1979. Mr. Garnaas resided in Bellingham for the past 30 years and was employed at the Mt. Baker Plywood. Member of the Central Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive his wife, Anne of the family home, 4 sons, Neil of Port Angeles, Perry of Renton, Arvid of city and Cory of the family home. 1 grandson, 1 brother, Per Garnaas and 1 sister, Birgit Olsen both of Norway. Funeral services will be conducted Dec. 13, 1979 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Interment at Greenacres. [b. Dec. 24, 1923 Norway]

GARNAAS, Perry, age 25, of 2512 Whitman Court, Renton, Wash., former resident of Bellingham, passed away June 14, 1983. Mr. Garnaas was the manager of Domino's Pizza Restaurant. He is survived by 1 son, Brandon; mother Anne Dillon of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Neal, Arvid & Cory all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Monday June 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Internment Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARNASS, Lettie, age 92, Bethany Lutheran Home, Everett, passed away Thursday, January 22, (1970). A resident of Everett the past 7 years, Mrs. Garnass was a former resident of Ferndale and Bellingham and was a member of the Lutheran Free Church. She is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Carrie Lohman of Richmond, Minn., 1 brother, Lars Brandvold of Calgary, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

GARNER, Dorothy L., 84, 1509 E. Victor St., Bellingham, WA, passed away June 4, 1992 in Bellingham of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was born March 2, 1908 in Bellingham to Arthur and Nettie DeWitt; lived in Everett for 20 years and moved back to Bellingham in 1970. She graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1926 and worked for many years as a retail sales clerk including positions with Macy's in New York city, Rhodes in Seattle and J.C. Penney Co. in Everett and Bellingham. Dorothy was an avid gardener and always ready to help her neighbors. She married the late Elmer Maurice Garner of Everett in 1942. Elmer Garner preceded her in death in 1963. Survivors are her son Jack and his wife Sharon Garner of Bellingham; grandchildren, Keith Garner and Margaret Garner both of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Private burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, WA. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wed., June 10, 1992 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham with Pastor Gary Grafwalner officiating.

GARNER, Eunice Theresa, formerly of Bellingham, died of a stroke Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997, at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, Calif. She was 67. A private service will be held. Born Nov. 14, 1929, in Sumas, she graduated from Mount Baker High School. Mrs. Garner worked as a bookkeeper for Stockton Paint Co. in Bellingham for 10 years. She moved to Salinas two years ago. Survivors include son Michael Garner of Salinas, sister Evelyn Sande of Bellingham, one grandchild and other relatives.

GARNER, Grace, age 79 years, passed away at the family residence, 2111 I St., Wed., March 3, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Garner had resided in Bellingham for the past 42 years and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Roy Heathers of Bellingham; two grandsons, Ward and Norman Heathers of Bellingham; one granddaughter, Mrs. Lewis Cummings of Seattle. Also nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Frank Mills of Tulsa, Okla., and Newton Mills of Pasco, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Luella Rice of Portland; one aunt, Mrs. L. B. Mills of Mount Vernon, Wash., and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Theodore Smith will officiate at private funeral services to be held Friday, March 5, at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.

GARNER, Ilo, age 81, of Bellingham, WA passed away Saturday, September 13, 1997. She was born May 22, 1916 in Crescent city, OK, and lived in Whatcom County for 20 years. Survivors include her loving husband, Jake, to whom she had been married for 56 years; son John and wife Darlene Garner; daughter Sharon and husband Jim Braxton, all of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be Tuesday, September 16, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Bayview Cemetery, the Reverend Ed Byskal officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service 2465 Lakeway Dr. at Yew St.

GARNER, Lloyd Price - A funeral for Lloyd Price Garner of Bellingham will be held Wednesday at Bishop Funeral Chapel in Pendleton, Ore. Burial will be in Echo Cemetery at Echo, Ore. Mr. Garner of 3015 W. Maplewood Ave. died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1993. He was 82. He was born Oct. 9, 1911, to Noah and Columbia Garner in Grovespring, Mo. Local arrangements by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.

GARNER, Roberta Rae - A graveside service for Roberta Rae Garner of Bellingham will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Garner died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 44. Born Aug. 8, 1953 to Robert and Willa Capp Martin in Bellingham, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Survivors include her son Billy Garner of Sumas; brother Robert Martin Jr. of Ferndale; sisters Kathleen Arnott and Toni Lindsey, both of Ferndale, Cindy Den Hartog of Bellingham and Chris Olsen of Quincy; five grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARNER, William, age 81 years, 2111 I Street, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, June 10, (1948) after a few weeks' illness. Mr. Garner had been a resident of Bellingham for the past thirty-six years, previous to which he was a farmer on the Axton Road. He was also a member of Townsend Club No. 5. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Grace Garner; one daughter, Mrs. Roy Heathers, of Bellingham; three grandchildren, Ward and Norman Heathers, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Pauline Cummings, of Seattle; four great-grandchildren; also three sisters, Mrs. George Bickley, Mrs Annie Fowles and Mrs. Mary Pinckney, and two brothers, James and George Garner, all of Nebraska. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Saturday, June 12, at 4 p.m. with Dr. E. F. Larking officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARNESS, Andrew "Andy," 84, of Bellingham, died Wednesday, December 27, (1989) after a long illness. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He came half-way around the world from Norway and eventually put down roots in Bellingham. He was married to Ruth Romanson for 33 years. Mr. Garness retired from Mt. Baker Plywood, was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church, a member of Sons of Norway and served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He is survived by a daughter Helen and husband Don Dorn of Bellingham; 2 grandchildren, Elisa and Zacary Dorn of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Knut and wife Marie of Kalispell, Montana; Olaf of Swift Current, Sask.; Otto of Norway and 1 sister Kristine Jensen of Norway. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. January 2, at Faith Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARNESS - Ruth Valborg, age 71 of 1234 Racine St., passed away March 19, (1976). A retired teacher, she had been a resident of this community for the past 38 years, was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Naomi Circle, Delta Kappa Gamma, National Retired Teachers Assoc., and had taught at several Bellingham Schools including Sunnyland School. Surviving husband, Andrew, 1 daughter, Mrs. Donald Dorn, 2 grandchildren, Elisa and Zachary Dorn. Funeral services Tuesday March 23 at 2:30 p.m. in Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Keith Swenson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARNJOST, Rose Lynette of Bend, Ore., died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 100. A service will be held in Colma, Calif. Born April 6, 1897, to Joseph and Anna Means in San Francisco, she graduated from high school there. Mrs. Garnjost was an excellent amateur golfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, in 1970. Survivors include four nephews and one niece. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GARRARD, Ruby Jean, age 74, of 210 B St., Blaine, passed away Thursday, February 20, 1986 in Bellingham. She was born June 8, 1911 in Arkansas, had lived in the Blaine area for 10 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Kramer of Delta, B.C.; two sisters, Charlene Cox of Missouri and Goldia Powers of Texas. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 24 at the Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine with Pastor Gus Bess officiating. Arrangements by Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Westside Journal, February 26, 1986)

GARRETT, Ada B., age 79, of 2720 McLeod Rd., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 31, (1956). Mrs. Garrett had resided in this community for many years and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Rose Parker of Seattle, and one niece also of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Home, where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Joseph Wilderman, Monday, June 4 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

GARRETT, Alton 'Pa', 62, a former Ferndale area resident, died June 11 in a Smithville, Texas hospital. Mr. Garrett was born June 2, 1924, in Thorndale, Texas. He came to Whatcom County in the 1960s where he was associated with Hooper's Auto Repair on Portal Way near Ferndale and Custer. In recent years, he returned to Texas where he cut and and provided cedar to wood products companies. Family members said Mr. Garrett was fond of riding his bicycle around the Ferndale area and meeting people. Survivors include four daughters, Susie Garrett and Jeannie Garrett, of Smithville, Linda Jones, of Cressy, Calif. and Ruthie Garrett, of Yakima; three sons, Alton Garrett Jr. and Dennis Garrett, of Smithville, and Bobby Garrett, of Woodburn, Ore.; a stepson Sonny Jones, of Cressy; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 14 in Smithville under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funereal Home. Burial was in nearby Upton, Texas.

GARRETT, Anna, age 82, of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, February 19, 1994 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. Mrs. Garrett was born July 13, 1911 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to Jacob P. and Helena (Quiring) Pankratz. She married Ben S. Garrett in Stevenson, WA July 9, 1932. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1972 (their 40th anniversary). She received her early education from the German Bible School in Mountain Lake, MN and graduated from the Mountain Lake Public School in 1929. After graduation she moved to Dallas, OR, while there she worked as a nurse (LPN) at the Dallas Memorial Hospital until her marriage in 1932. Ann was a home make until her husbands death and then she worked at Sehome Care Center for 13 years. She retired in 1985 at the age of 75. She devoted her life to caring for people and sharing what she had. She was a devoted supporter of Billy Graham and the International Word of Life Fellowship. She is survived by three sisters: Helen Sawatzky of Darfur, MN, Frieda Krzmarzick of Dallas, OR, and Edna Reimer of Bellingham, WA; 9 nephews and nieces, Connie Bremer of Federal Way, WA; George Heppner of Bend, OR; Brad Heppner of Redmond, WA; Jeri LaMont of Bellingham; Stan Reimer of Bellingham; Steve Reimer of Bellingham; Julie Reimer of Seattle, WA; Harvey Sawatzky of Darfur, MN and Donna Wolters of Mesa, AZ. A funeral service will be held Thurs., Feb. 24, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Gilfillan officiating. Visitation will be immediately prior the the service. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

GARRETT, Miles, age 82 years, of 2610 Eldridge, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, May 26, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mr. Garrett had resided in Bellingham for many years and is survived by his niece, Mrs. J. L. Curry of Arlington, Texas. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. within the Rose Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Father W. Robert Webb, rector of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Cremation.

GARRETT, Patrick F., age 64, formerly of 1589 Bayon Rd., B'ham, passed away Wed., May 24, 1978. A resident of B'ham for past 1 1/2 years. He was employed at Uniflite and was a member of Teamsters Local. Surviving are his wife, Carol, 2 sons: Craig & Shawn all of Riddle, Ore. At his request no services will be held. Cremation under the directions of Veroskes Bellingham Chapel.

GARRIES, Arthur Lewis of Camano Island died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1993. He was 86. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Camano Chapel on Camano Island with Pastor Bill Wayland officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mr. Garries was born Oct. 29, 1907 in Bentley, Alberta, to Arthur and Mattie Garries. He moved to Bellingham in 1924. He married Doris E. McEwin on Dec. 22, 1929. Mr. Garries was an artist, mostly using acrylic paints. His works are displayed in businesses and home throughout Whatcom County. He was a member of Samish Way Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of Stanwood; son Donald Arthur Garries of Edmonds; daughter Betty Eileen Craig of Camano Island; sisters Grace Copeland of Bellingham and Nino Boulter of Salmon Arm, B.C.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARRIS, Bert, age 71, of 3036 Eldridge Ave., passed away in a local hospital Friday May 27, (1955). Mr. Garris had been a resident of this area his entire life, was a member of B.P.O.E. No. 194 of Bellingham, and was a retired bus driver. Surviving relatives include a sister, Miss Mary Elizabeth Garris of Bellingham, a nephew, Earl Ferguson of Bellingham, two nieces in Bellingham, Mrs. Pearl Smith and Mrs. Myrtle Lange, and a niece in Bremerton, Mrs. Carolyn Lindsay. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by B.P.O.E. No. 194 Tuesday, may 31 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

GARRIS, Mary Elizabeth, age 87 of 6515 Lake Dr., Bremerton, passed away in that city Monday, Sept. 9, (1963). A former resident of Whatcom County, Miss Garris had resided in Bremerton for the past six years. Survivors are three nieces, Mrs. Myrtle Lang and Mrs. Pearl Smith both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Carolyn Lindsley of Bremerton; one nephew, Earl F. Ferguson of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Fr. W. Robert Webb Thursday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m., followed by cremation.

GARRISON, Anna A., age 85, of Rt. 4, Bellingham, passed away at 1232 Grant St. Saturday, Mar. 24, (1956). Mrs. Garrison had been a resident of this community for the past 54 years and was a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Frank Griffith of Bellingham and Mrs. Cornelia Vincent of Manistique, Mich., also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, Tuesday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

GARRISON, David Wayne, an amateur scuba diver and photographer, died Tuesday, (August 25, 1987) in Seattle after a long illness. Mr. Garrison, 34, 1810 Texas St., was born Dec. 8, 1952, in Newton, Iowa, and had lived in Whatcom County most of his life. He attended grade school on Lummi Island and worked six years at the ARCO refinery. Most recently he worked at Rent-A-Dish, satellite entertainment company. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Marshall of Bellingham; two brothers, Bill Marshall of Wasilla, Alaska, and Roy Garrison of Bellingham; and a grandmother, Lucille DeMoss of Newton, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p. Thursday in the Westford Funeral Home Chapel.

GARRISON, Dorothy, age 74, formerly of Sumas, died Sunday, March 20, 1988, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Mrs. Garrison had been living in Tacoma for the past two years. Born July 18, 1913, in Everett, she was married to Lincoln Garrison on July 10, 1936, in Seattle. Lincoln passed away on August 31, 1981. Mrs. Garrison had a great love for the outdoors. She is survived by her son, James and wife Diane of Portland, Ore.; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Garrison and Helen Garrison of Sumas; and a step-daughter, Charlotte Touchton of Texas City, Texas. Graveside services will be Thursday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at Sumas Cemetery with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, March 23, 1988)

GARRISON, Ewing T. "Gary," 70, 2421 Madrona St., died Monday (Dec. 22, 1986) at his home. He was born Nov. 2, 1916 in Arkansas, and was a local resident for the past 30 years. Mr. Garrison was in the Coast Guard during World War II and served with the Merchant Marine. Survivors include his wife Florence of the family home; four daughters, Betty Smythe of Redmond and Nina Hall, Joyce Roughton and Bonnie Garrison, all of Bellingham; a sister, Mary Hathaway of Sterling Heights, Mich.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services were to be at 1 p.m. today with Paul Elvig officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Dec 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARRISON, Florence A., formerly of 4289 Frances Ave, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1993, in Bellingham, She was 77. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Born July 11, 1916, to Francis and Vernie Cosgrove in Los Angeles, she lived in Bellingham since 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewing T. Garrison, and her brothers Edward Riely and Jack Cosgrove. Survivors include daughters Bonnie Garrison, Joyce Roughton and Nina Hall, all of Bellingham, and Betty Smythe of Redmond; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Oct 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARRISON, Joseph O., age 46 of Rt. 1, Everson passed away in a VA Hospital, Thursday, July 12, (1962) following an extended illness. Mr. Garrison had resided in Bellingham for the past 15 years and was the former Chief of Police in Lynden. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Chapter No. 12, R.A.M., a veteran of WWII, a Charter member of the VFW, Stephen Holmes Morrison Post No. 9301. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Maybelle Garrison at the family home; his father, Mr. James Garrison of Oxford, Mississippi; 3 sisters, Mrs. Bessie Gambel of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Jessie Wims of El Cajon, Calif., and Mrs. Ellen Henderson of Oxford, Miss.; 4 brothers, Lloyd, Webster, Dorris, and Howard all of Oxford, Miss. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Pastor Obed L. Vold officiating. Interment in Bayview Cemetery.

GARRISON, Kourtney Jean - Visitation for Kourtney Jean Garrison of Ferndale will be 1 to 5 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Chapel with Rex Watt officiating. Infant Garrison of 2083 Shuksan St. died Monday, Aug. 1, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital as a result of a congenital heart defect. She was 4 months old. She was born March 23, 1994, to Paul and Lisa Foster Garrison in Bellingham. Survivors include her parents of the family home; sister Kylie Anne Garrison of the family home; grandmother Sharon Pierce of Ferndale; grandparents Paul and Judy Garrison of Bellingham; great-grandparents Palmer and Evelyn Shafer of Ferndale, F. D. Hofius of Everett, Bernice Wallace of Anacortes and Jean Eddy of Oregon; and numerous aunts uncles and cousins.

GARRISON, Lincoln R. - Private family graveside services for Mr. Lincoln R. Garrison, age 76, of 3694 Halverstick Road, Sumas, were conducted on Wednesday, September 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sumas Cemetery with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Mr. Garrison, who died in a Bellingham hospital on Monday, August 31, (1981) was a life-time county resident and had been employed by Whatcom County as a truck driver for thirty-one years. He was a member of Teamster's Union Local No. 231 and was married to Dorothy Bray in Seattle on July 10, 1936. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; a son James and his wife Diane of Portland; and two sisters, Mildred and Helen Garrison of Sumas. Funeral Services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

GARRISON, Mary, 77, formerly of 703 First St., Oroville, died Wednesday, (August 8, 1990) in a Bellingham nursing home. She and her husband, Stan were in the process of moving to Bellingham at the time of her death. She was born Mary Stevenson on Nov. 1, 1912, in Tacoma, to Hugh and Jessie Mae Stevenson. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Stan of Bellingham; daughters Carol Garrison of Bellingham, Janet Cundiff of Gig Harbor, and Laura works of Stockton, Mo.; her brother James Stevenson of Concrete; her sister Marjorie Roby of Gig Harbor; and one grandchild. No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

GARRISON, Mildred L., 82, a lifelong resident of Sumas, died Friday, (March 17, 1989) in her Sumas home. Miss Garrison, of 3691 Halverstick Road, was born Jan. 23, 1907, in Sumas. She graduated from Sumas High School and the Mae Helland Beauty School in Seattle. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and flowers. Survivors include a sister, Helen Garrison of Sumas; a nephew, James R. Garrison of Portland, Ore.; a niece, Charlotte Touchton of Texas City, Tex.; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sumas Cemetery with the Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

GARRISON, Minnie, age 84 of Ferndale, passed away Thursday, October 29, (1964) in a Ferndale rest home following an extended illness. A retired school teacher, Miss Garrison is survived by one sister, Mrs. Evvie Mensing of Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 2, at 10:30 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Haygood officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

GARRISON, Riley, 78, of Blaine, died at his home Friday following a short illness. He had been a resident of Blaine for 14 years. Among the survivors are the widow, Anna, at home; a daughter, Esther Garrison, of Port Angeles; four brothers, Elza, in Illinois, Estill, of Bowling Green, Ky., and Paul and Nehm, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held in the McKinney funeral home chapel, 2 p.m., Wednesday with the Rev. Peter H. Stroem officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARRISON, Sidney, age 44 who resided at 1916 Harmony Road, passed away at his residence Sunday, May 9, 1982. He leaves to survive his wife, Mary of Bellingham; 1 son, Douglas Garrison of Mead; 2 daughters, Carey Nord of Spokane; Vicki Wagner of Mead; his mother Eunice Garrison of Oregon; 1 sister, Joanne Price of Oregon; 4 grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday, May 12 at 2 p.m. in the Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, cremation to follow.

GARRISON, Stanley Benton of Bellingham died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994, in Bellingham. He was 82. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church with the Revs. Gary Grafwallner and Lynn Peterson officiating. Born Dec. 17, 1911, to Charles Jesse and Dora Ethelyn Bunnel Garrison in Stratton, Colo., he studied civil engineering at the University of Colorado. During the 1930s, Mr. Garrison was a surveyor for the Bureau of Reclamation in the Southwest. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1946 as a surveyor with the Seabees, reaching the rank of chief petty officer. He was also a photographer at the U.S. Naval Base in Okinawa. After World War II, Mr. Garrison worked for Kitsap, Pierce and King counties as a civil engineer, and as a private land surveyor. He also was a member of John Paul Jones Lodge No. 127, F. & A.M., and Albert J. Hamilton American Legion Post No. 7. He married Mary Stevenson of April 6, 1946, in Bremerton. She died in 1990. Mr. Garrison moved to Bellingham the same year. Survivors include daughters Janet M. Cundiff of Gig Harbor, Carol L. Garrison of Bellingham and Laura J. Works of Willard, Mo., and a granddaughter. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

GARRISON, Torrence Novel, age 88, of 2877 Haxton Way, B'ham. passed away Sunday June 26, (1977). Mr. Garrison came to the area in 1967 from Michigan where he was a caretaker at Cranbrook School & Museum in Bloomfield Hills for 30 yrs. He is survived by his wife Sarah. 2 daughters, Edna Newman of Windsor, Ontario & Vera Turnbull of Cleveland, Ohio. 2 sisters: Lou Davis and Ontario & Gretes Malyenau7 of Windsor, Ontario. 3 grandchildren. 4 great grandchildren. Services will be held Wed., June 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow.

GARRISON, Vera A. - A memorial service for Vera A. Garrison of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with major James Goodwin officiating. Private family burial will be at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Garrison died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in Bellingham. She was 55. Born Sept. 30, 1942, in Wenatchee to Robert J. and E. Maxine Hinderer Coffman, she lived in Whatcom County for 31 years. Survivors include sons Donald W. Garrison, Michael J. Garrison and Mark T. Garrison, all of Bellingham; her father of Bellingham; sisters Bonnie J. Weeda of Ferndale, Donna L. Simonds of Bellingham and Betty J. Johnson, also of Bellingham; one granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARROW, Catherine, age 63 years, of 2317 F St., Bellingham, passed away Thursday, May 16, (1957) in a Victoria Hospital following a short illness. Survivors include her husband, Mr. J. B. Garrow, at the family home; one daughter, Mrs. Norma Stephenson of Blaine; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 20, at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, followed by cremation.

GARROW, John B., age 66, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, April 30, (1959) in a local hospital following a short illness. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Norma Stephenson of Blaine; one sister in New Westminster; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 2, at 1 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home with the Rev. Evan David officiating. Cremation.

GARSKE, Frederick T. L., age 93, 205 South B.C. Ave., Lynden passed away on Monday, November 9, 1981. Born in Webster, North Dakota, Mr. Garske moved to Seattle in 1974 and then to Lynden in 1979. He was a retired farmer and auto mechanic and is survived by a son Eugene Garske of Lynden; five daughters, Dorothy Grant, Lila Hay and Geraline Bosch all of Fargo, North Dakota, Marcella Dehn of Enderlin, North Dakota and Norma Longslet of Vancouver, Washington; twenty-six grand and numerous great grandchildren; a sister, Minnie Dehn of Omaha, Nebraska and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his wife Della, two daughters and a son. No services were conducted. No services were conducted. Cremation, Greenacres Memorial Park, was under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, November 18, 1981)

GARSKE, Ivy - A memorial service for Ivy Garske, formerly of Lynden and Ferndale, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at New Life Christian Church in Auburn. Mrs. Garske died of breast cancer Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997, in Redmond. She was 71. Born July 24, 1926, to Edward and Violet Fowler in London, England, she married Eugene Garske on Sept. 16, 1944, in Peterborough, England. Mrs. Garske emigrated to the United States in 1946 and became a citizen in 1954. She moved to Seattle in 1966 and has spent winters in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., the last 16 years. Mrs. Garske was a member of the Stephen Holmes Morrison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9301 for 37 years and active in the Daughters of the British Empire. She enjoyed directing and performing theatrical productions. Survivors include her husband of Redmond; sons Eugene Garske Junior of Redmond and William Garske of Uncasville, Conn.; daughters Bette Jewell of Kent, Fae Vermuelen of Redmond, Toni Garske of Tukwila and Lori Garske-Preston of Stanwood; sister Violet Moore of Seattle; brother Charles Fowler of England; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one niece and several nephews.

GARTLER, Barbara of 5696 San Juan Dr., Friday Harbor, passed away Thurs. August 28, 1980 at the age of 73. She was a member of the Beth Israel Synagogue. She is survived by her husband Harry; a son Robert in Calif.; a daughter Marian Schuster also in Calif.; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck with burial to be made in Beth Israel Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARTLER, Harry - Graveside services for Harry Gartler, 84, a Friday Harbor resident for many years, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Beth Israel Cemetery at Bayview Cemetery. He died Tuesday (Jan. 22, 1985) while visiting a daughter in Los Angeles. He was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Fred Gartner will officiate at the services. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jan 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARTNER, Emma of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2006, at home. She was 93, born in Philadelphia, PA on August 16, 1912, to Ethel and Simon Levitan. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Harry and Abe, and her beloved husband, Rabbi Frederick Gartner. Emma and her husband, Rabbi Fred Gartner, loved and nurtured Congregation Beth Israel and the Jewish community for many years. She was an elegant lady with a unique presence who will be greatly missed by her family and many close friends. Emma is survived by her loving sister, Dora Goncharov, and her niece Esther Gartner. Her family would like to thank her caregivers and Hospice for their special care of Emma. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22nd, at Beth Israel Cemetery, followed by a gathering in the Whatcom Room at the funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARTNER, Frederick S., Rabbi, age 83, of 1320 Lakeway Dr. No. 127, Bellingham, passed away Sat., May 10th, (1986) at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born July 15, 1902 in Poland and moved at a very young age to Vienna where he received his education, studied medicine & attended the Vienna Conservatory where he became an opera singer, a lyric baritone. In 1933 he was able to get the last boat from Germany to Palestine where he sang in Hebrew Opera. The tragedy of his life was loss of members of his family under the Nazis. He left Palestine for New York in 1939 and on Dec. 7, 1941 he married his wife Emma in Philadelphia. He was Rabbi for the Beth Israel Synagogue in Bellingham for 30 years and since his retirement in 1982 has been Rabbi Emeritus. Surviving are his wife, Emma; 1 sister, Regina Gartner in New York; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law in Philadelphia; numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be held Tues., May 13th at 1:30 p.m. in the Beth Israel Synagogue in Bellingham, Rabbi James Mirel of the Temple B'Nai Torah of Seattle officiating and Ernest Bann participating, with burial to follow at the Beth Israel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

GARVEY, Jean, age 72 years, of Seattle, passed away in that city Tuesday, Jan. 4, (1955) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham until moving to Seattle six years ago. Rosary will be recited within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home Sunday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. Requiem low mass will be said at the Sacred Heart Church, Monday, Jan. 10, at 9 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

GARVEY, Sean Joseph - Funeral services for Sean Joseph Garvey, 27, of Dewdney, B.C., will be at 1 p.m., Thursday at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Mission, B.C. Mr. Garvey died Saturday as a result of a car accident on Guide Meridian. He was born May 21, 1962, in Portland, Ore., and was a laborer in the forest industry. Local arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GARVIN, Arlene L., age 38, of 2818 Cedarwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, August 12, (1961). A resident of Bellingham for the past 10 years, Mrs. Garvin had attended the First Christian Church and was a member of the Retail Clerks' International Assn., Local 240. Survivors are her husband Max L., at home; two daughters, Janis Marie and Karen Lee, both at home; one brother, Roy Cobb, of Walla Walla; to sisters, Mrs. Elaine Gribling of Pendleton, Ore., and Mrs. Bona Jean Benzel, of Walla Walla. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Walter R. Naff Wednesday, August 16 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

GARVIN, David Earl of Sedro-Woolley died Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 68. At his request, no service will be held. Born Sept. 19, 1928, in Deming, he was a lifelong resident of Western Washington. Mr. Garvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A retired groundskeeper, he enjoyed hunting. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Hayes. Survivors include brothers George Durbin, Wayne Garvin and Max Garvin, all of Bellingham, sisters Louise Eckert of Ferndale and Jenny Norman of Bellingham, and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

GARVIN, Lidia A. of Bellingham died October 10, 2007, at home. She was born March 18, 1921 to David and Alice Alkalay in Sarajevo, Bosnia. The family moved to Zagreb, Croatia in 1928 and to Boston, MA in 1947 after having spent the years of World War II in Dalmatia and Italy. In Boston, she directed the Henry George School of Social Science and taught economics for eight years. She married James E. Garvin in Cambridge, MA in 1956. They moved to the Chicago, IL area, where they lived till the end of 1991 when they moved to Bellingham. They had two daughters, Ann Elizabeth of Brooklyn, NY (husband Ben Silver Werbolowsky) and Grace Rosemary (husband Bruce Guthrie) of Bellingham. Mrs. Garvin was an active volunteer in schools, Girl Scouts and as a director of the Volunteer Talent Pool for many years. As a hobby, she designed and built several homes on Chicago's North Shore. She is survived by her husband, her daughter Ann, her grandson Gabriel Garvin Silver, her sister Nell Ullman of Westmount, Quebec and their families. She was predeceased by her daughter Grace, and by her brother Alexander Alkalay of Scarsdale, NY. She loved classical and Renaissance architecture, sculpture and painting, and classical music. A memorial get-together will be held at the family's home on Saturday, November 3 at 3 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARVIN, Max L., born August 6, 1921 in Deming, WA, passed away at home in Bellingham on October 10, 2002. Max was a World War II veteran. He served in Germany and participated in the invasion at Normandy Beach. Max enjoyed gardening especially raising strawberries. He enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and harmonica. Max is survived by his daughters, Janis Johnson and Karen Jenne brother, Wayne Garvin sister, Jen Norman and many nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be on Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Oct 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARZA, Aida G., age 57, of Bellingham, died Monday, January 30, 1995 at Bellingham Care Center. She was born April 11, 1937 in Mission, TX to Fidel and Eloisa Garza. She worked as a nursing assistant at Christian Rest Home and later became a personal care giver. Survived by her daughters, Norma and husband Reynaldo Perez of Ferndale and Sandy Saenz, formerly of Lynden; a sister, Guadalupe Garza of Lizton, IN; 2 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home, 9 to 5 Wed., Feb. 1, 1995 followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 1995 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale, WA. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARZA, Amando A., 58, 4616 Northwest Road, died Monday (March 24, 1986) in Bellingham. He was born Jan. 5, 1928, in Falfurrias, Texas, and was a resident of Whatcom County for 16 years. Mr. Garza worked as an industrial janitor. Survivors include his wife, Ernestina; four sons, Roy of Bellingham, Roel of Custer, Ray of Texas, and Robert of Pasco; four daughters, Alma and Angie, both of Bellingham; Alicia Hickman of Seattle, and Anita of Texas; his father, Fidel of Texas; two sisters, Aida and Lupe of Texas; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family memorial services were Wednesday at the Ferndale Assembly of God. The body was cremated. Arrangements were by Moles Funeral Home.

GARZA, Matthew - A funeral for Matthew Garza of Bellingham will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Joe Brundage officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Garza died Saturday, March 21, 1998, in Sumas. He was 20. Born Nov. 29, 1977 to Felix and Anita Veliz Garza in Bellingham, he was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Mr. Garza attended Church of God of Charity and enjoyed playing chess, backgammon and dominoes. Survivors include his father of Michigan; mother and stepfather, Anita and Pete Perez, of Bellingham; daughter Charity Garza of Ferndale; son Arturo Garza of Tacoma; brothers Fabian Garza, Felix Garza and Carlos Garza, all of Bellingham; grandparents Marcelino and Evangeline Veliz of Ferndale; many aunts, uncles and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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