WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES GEA - GEO
GEARHART, Ray C., age 65, who resided at 3205 James St. passed away Wednesday, May 29, (1963) following an extended illness. Mr. Gearhart had resided in Bellingham for the past 28 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Salvation Army. He leaves to survive 2 nieces, Mrs. Amy Olson and Mrs. Wesley Smith, both of this city, many nephews and other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, May 31 at 10 a.m. with Dr. Stuart P. Benson officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.GEARIETY, Roger L., age 66 of 4015 Valley Hwy., Deming, passed away Wed., Nov. 13 1985 in B'ham. Mr. Geariety was born Feb. 3, 1919 in Minneapolis, MN, and had been a Whatcom Co. resident since 1938. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII and was a retired lumber worker. A member of the American Legion Post No. 224 and the Lumber and Saw Mill Workers Local No. 2637 and had been a retired Fire Commissioner. He is survived by his wife Thelma; a son Gerald and wife Kimberly of Juneau, AK, 2 daughters Susan and husband David Oekes of Van Zandt; and Cathey and husband Jack Tidwell of Juneau, AK, 9 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral services will be Sat. Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at the VanZandt Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Jude Lawson officiating. Interment Saxon Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Nov 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEARON, James T., age 69, died in Seattle, Thurs. Feb. 15, 1979. He was a former resident of Nooksack and retired from the Military Transport Service. He leaves to survive his wife Laura, 2 daughters, Joyce Larson of Spokane and LouAnne Dennison of Nooksack, a step daughter, Darlene Johnson of Camas, Wa. 1 brother, Joseph of Cathedral City, Calif. and 1 sister Jean Roller of Honolulu. He was cremated and had no services. These were his wishes.
GEARON, Laura Emily, 74, of Nooksack died Sunday Aug. 24, (1985) in a Bellingham hospital. She was born April 29, 1911, in Anacortes and had lived in Seattle for many years. She came to Bellingham 5 1/2 years ago, and had lived in Nooksack since January. Mrs. Gearon was active in volunteer work at senior activity centers. She was a member of Independent Order of Foresters. Her husband, James, died in 1979. She is survived by three daughters, Lou Anne Dennison and Darline (sic) Miller, both of Nooksack, and Joyce Larson of Spokane; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother Harold Benjamin of Bellingham. At her request, no services are to be held. There will be cremation.
GEBAUER, Kurt W., age 74 years, 1429 Grant Street, beloved husband of Mrs. Catherine Gebauer, passed away at the family residence, Monday, January 21, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mr. Gebauer had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty years and leaves to survive, beside his widow, five daughters, Mrs. Violet Kendall, Bellingham, Mrs. Helen Anderson, Ferndale, Mrs. Margaret McGuy, Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Dorothea Crawford and Miss Mabel Gebauer, both of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Helen Herbstein in Germany; numerous nieces and nephews and five grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Thursday, January 24, at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
GEBHARDT, Eric Jon, age 17, passed away Tues., April 1, 1980. He was born in Bellingham July 22, 1962 to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gebhardt, Jr. and moved to Mt. Vernon in 1963. He was a student at the Alternative School of the Skagit Group Homes and leaves to survive, his parents Harry & Joan Gebhardt of Mt. Vernon, 4 brothers, Harry Gebhardt, III of Eugene, OR, Ronald, Bill & Greg Gebhardt, all of Mt. Vernon, a sister-in-law, Shirley Gebhardt of Mt. Vernon, maternal grandfather, Adolph Anderson of Blaine, paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Harry H. Gebhardt, St. of Erie, PA, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel in Mt. Vernon at 1 p.m. Fri., April 4, Pastor Warren Schumacher of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow in the Hillsdale Cemetery at Blaine, WA.
GEBO, William Christian, age 34, of 870 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden, passed away at home approx. June 29, 1986. Born in Portland, Oregon, Oct. 5, 1951. He was a former student of Central Washington University, Ellensburg. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam L. Gebo. Survivors include his mother, Jewel Fitzgerald of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Judy Tuor & husband Larry of Sudden Valley, Danelle Fitzgerald of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Robert Gebo of Renton & John Fitzgerald of Seattle; a niece & nephew, Brandee & Toby Tuor; numerous aunts, uncles & other relatives. Private family graveside services will be held at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by the Moles Funeral Home.
GEDDES, Robert A. - Former Whatcom County resident Robert A. Geddes passed away August 13, 1991 at his home in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on July 1, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles F. and Annbelle Geddes. After finishing High School and attending telegraph school for the railroad he met and marries his wife of 43 years Donna Mae Erickson. They wee wed on July 2, 1948 in Brainerd, Minnesota. Mr. Geddes was a career Navy man and proudly served in three wars for his country. Before retiring from the navy Mr. Geddes moved his family to the Bellingham area in 1963. He continued to serve his country and community by working for the Washington State Parol after his retirement until 1974 when he started working for the Border Patrol at Blaine as a communications officer. Mr. Geddes retired from the Border Patrol in 1984 and moved from the area in 1989. He is survived by his wife Donna of the family home; sons Robert Alan Geddes and wife Sarah of Everson; Joseph Fletcher Geddes and wife Wendy of Everett; Daughters Raye Anne Cedarleaf and husband Bart of Monroe; Shannon Aleen Countryman and husband Daryl of Bellingham; Sisters Gloria Johnson of Lake Havasau, Arizona and Dorothy Lang of Shelton, Wash. Numerous grandchildren. At Mr. Geddes' request there will be no services.
GEDDES, Robert Alan "Bob" – Beloved husband, father, son, big brother, friend and mentor, Robert "Bob" "Alan" Geddes, died suddenly as the result of a traffic accident near Blaine on Saturday, July 17, (2004). He was 55. The son of Robert Arlo and Donna (Erickson) Geddes, he was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on May 27, 1949 and moved with his parents, brother and sisters to Bellingham in 1963. He attended Bellingham High School and in 1966 enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his service, Bob traveled extensively before settling in Avalon on Catalina Island in California where he met and married his wife Sarah Lee Schandel on December 10, 1974. Bob was an excellent chef. Upon his return to Whatcom County in 1980, he assumed ownership of the Skyline Café and continued to work in local restaurants before returning to school. In 1992 Bob graduated with High Honors from Skagit Valley College with an Associate in Technical Arts Degree specializing in Computer Repairs and Instrumentation, Electronic Technology and Telecommunications. He was then employed at Alpha Technologies in Bellingham and at the time of his death was the Document Control Manager at Xantrex Technology in Arlington. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, motorcycle rides, playing pool, golfing, cooking, computers and music. Big man, big heart, big loss. We will miss his sense of humor, intelligence, kindness, love and friendship. He was preceded in death by his father Robert A. Geddes and is survived at home by his wife Sarah "Sally" and their children Emily and Jonathan; his mother Donna Geddes of Bellingham; sisters Raye Ann Geddes of Duvall, WA, and Shannon and husband Daryl Countryman of Bellingham; brother Joseph Geddes and wife Wendy of Everett and other relatives. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, August 7, at 2 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall, Everson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Aug 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEE, James A., 6 a long time resident of the Everson area, passed away at home on November 17, 1994, Mr. Gee was born May 8, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He spent four years in the Navy and served on the U.S.S. Maddox. Mr. Gee was a retired heating & air conditioning installer and a general contractor. Mr. Gee is survived in life by his wife Shirley of Everson; sister Meriba of Portland, OR; brother Harold of Lebanon, OR. Also surviving Mr. Gee are his three daughters Beverly of Bellingham; Rachelle of Bellingham; and Tamara of Everson. He is also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Upon Mr. Gee's request there will not be a funeral or memorial service. However, there will be a gathering of family and friends in celebration of his life on Tuesday, November 22, 1994, at the American Legion, Post No. 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
GEE, Shirley L. of Everson passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 69. Shirley was born August 8, 1937, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Shirley was a retired interior decorator. She loved her family, gardening, fishing and camping. Shirley is survived in life by fiancé Dave Ruehl of Everson, daughter Bev Aquiningoc of Bellingham, Rachelle Tinker of Bellingham, Tamara Gee-Hardy of Everson, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving Shirley are her two sisters, Jean Anderson of Oak Harbor, Darline Miller of Maple Falls, her brother Ted Austin of Poulsbo and her dear friend Davida Schuett of Everson. There will be a celebration of her life potluck buffet on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 1 p.m. at her home in Everson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEELS, Arend C., age 67, of 1468 Franklin Street, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 30, (1955). Mr. Geels had been a resident of this community the past 10 years, was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church at Lynden, and was a retired watchman for C.R.P.A. Surviving relative include the wife, Aurelia at the family home, a son, Leslie at Orting; two daughters, Mrs. Christyne Dees of Bellingham and Mrs. Helen Reisma of Sioux Center, Iowa; eight grandchildren; three half-brothers, Williams Geels of Sheldon, Iowa, James Geels of Ireton, Iowa, and Rev. John Geels of Sully, Iowa; two half sisters, Mrs. Nellie Vogel of Sheldon, Iowa, and Mrs. Adrian Stephens of Orange City, Iowa, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 3, at 2 p.m. from the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. Final resting place Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
GEELS, Vernon, age 19 Years, Of 1468 Franklin Street, lost his life due to drowning late Monday evening, August 2, (1948). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past four years and was employed by the Stokeley Freezer Plant at the time of his death. He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Lynden. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Geels; one brother, Leslie H., of Tacoma; two sisters, Mrs. Christine Slobe, of this city, and Mrs. Helen Reisma, of Sioux Center, Iowa, and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 6, at the First Christian Reformed Church of Lynden at 2 p.m. (standard time), with the Rev. J. C. Verbrugge officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery, under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
GEER, Earl W., age 71 of Route 1, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, September 1, (1963) following a sudden illness. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County he had been employed by Bloedel Donovan as tug boat operator for 25 years. In 1945 the family moved to Blaine where he owned and operated the Birchway Market until 1950. For the past 12 years he had been employed as a Civilian Engineer at the Blaine AFB. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F. & A. M. Surviving are 2 sons, Jack of Seattle, Gordon of Blaine, also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will he held at the McKinney Funeral Home Wednesday, September 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. H. E. Collingridge officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
GEER, Gordon W., - A family service will memorialize Whatcom County businessman and band leader Gordon W. Geer. Mr. Geer, 67, of 5775 Golden Eagle Drive, Ferndale, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born March 20, 1923, in Bellingham and owned and operated a dairy products distribution business for more than 30 years. He was the leader of Gordie Geer and the Blue Notes, a band that played throughout the Northwest over the last 30 years. Mr. Geer had been involved in the music business since age 17. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and was a life member of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194. He was a member of the local Musicians Union and the Washington Horse Breeders Association. Mr. Geer spent the last eight years of his life raising, training and racing thoroughbred horses. Mr. Geer also was involved in local youth baseball programs. He is survived by his wife, June, of the family home; a son, Jeff Geer, of Ferndale; a brother, Jack Geer, of Everett; and a granddaughter, nephew and three nieces. The family service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A Mass will be said in the chapel at St. Joseph Hospital main campus at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, with Father Justin Garvey presiding.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEER, Harriet Jane, age 63, of Blaine, Rt. 1, for the past 15 yeas, formerly of Bellingham, passed away Tuesday, June 16, (1959) at a local hospital, following a lingering illness. Survivors are Earl W. Geer, of Blaine, Rt. 1; two sons, Jack in Seattle, and Gordon in Blaine, Rt. 1; four granddaughters; one grandson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
GEER, Iva, age 70, of 1130 Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 28, (1961). Mrs. Geer had been a resident of this community her entire life; was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; was a member of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S.; and had been an elevator operator in the Bellingham National Bank Building. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Gary Neely of San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren, two brothers, William Belford of Bellingham and Harry S. Belford of Priest Point, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Crockett and Mrs. Maud Lane, both of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Father W. Robert Webb and officers of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
GEER, June D., age 73 of Blaine, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, Mon. July 4, 1994. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, June was born Sept. 10, 1920 to Lester and Doris Dahl in Bellingham. June was a graduate of Blaine High School in 1938. She married Gordon Geer on November 28, 1942 in Bellingham. June and Gordie operated several family businesses over the years. For 30 years June was the bookkeeper for G. W. Geer & Son Distributors, June operated the June Geer Agency, a booking agency for bands and entertainers. June was the agent for Gordie Geer and the Blue Notes, and also booked big bands into area nightclubs such as the Glenn Miller orchestra and the Stan Kenton orchestra. June and Gordie were actively involved in Thoroughbred horse racing as trainers and owners. They operated Blue Note Ranch, a 20 acre horse ranch near Blaine and were members of the Washington State Horse Breeders Association. June is survived by a son, Jeff Geer & wife Michelle and granddaughter Heather Geer all of Ferndale; 3 nieces; one nephew; and an aunt, Edith Dahl of Blaine. Preceded in death by her husband, Gordie in 1991, and a son, Michael in 1957. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Father Brian J. McGovern officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEER, Lillian K., of Beach Star Rt., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, March 3, (1960). Mrs. Geer had resided in Whatcom County for the past 50 years and was a member of the Church of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Bezona; one son, Fred Filbert, both of Bellingham; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Havdon, of Skykomish and Mrs. Ruth Bruce, of San Carlos, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted, Monday, March 7, at __ p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
GEER, Llewellyn F. - Memorial services for Llewellyn F. "Red" Geer of Lynden, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. R. L. Christiansen officiating. Mr. Geer passed away in Bellingham May 8, 1989. He was 74. Mr. Geer was born Sept. 5, 1914 in Paradise, N.D., and moved to Lynden in 1945. He was retired from Whatcom Builders where he operated the batch plant. He was a member of the American Legion and a WWII army veteran. Mr. Geer enjoyed fishing and camaraderie with his friends. He is survived by his wife, Margueritte; three daughters, Renne and husband Frank Duke of Monroe, Melanie and husband Dave Kline of Port Angeles, Kim Geer and Tom Kramer of Custer; two son, Shon and wife Lori Geer of Bellingham, and Ken Geer of the family home; a stepson, Steve Rapids of Richland; a brother Elliot Geer of Missoula, Mont.; two sisters and their husbands, Velma and Mecan Peck of Bothell, and Ardis and Lloyd Christman of Camirillo, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
GEER, Michael Gordon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Geer, of Blaine, passed away Saturday, March 23, (1957). Other than his parents he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Geer, of Blaine. Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dahl, of Blaine. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Mar. 25, at 11 a.m. from Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Clarence Lund officiating under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine.
GEER, Roy L., age 64 years of 1901 Cornwall Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, October 13, (1953) following an extended illness. Mr. Greer (sic) was a lifetime resident of this community and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Iva Geer; one brother Earl, of Blaine; two nephews Gordon, of Blaine, and Jack of Seattle, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 16, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
GEERDES, Gertrude, age 83 of 615 E. Front Street, Lynden passed away in the Christian Rest Home Sunday, February 13, 1983. Born in the Netherlands, Mrs. Geerdes moved to the Lynden area with her husband, Henry from Ripon, California in 1964. They were married in Edgerton, Minnesota on March 6, 1923. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and had been active in the Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by her husband Henry; 3 daughters, Mrs. Bernice & husband Sy Mulder of Lynden; Mrs. Betty & husband, Gerrit Brouwer of Allendale, Michigan; Marian Geerdes of Grandville, Michigan; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a brother, Lubertus DeBoer of Edgerton, Minnesota; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 16 at 1 p.m. in the Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Graveside services will precede at 12:15 in Monumenta Cemetery. Friends wishing to pay their respects may call at the Gillies Funeral Home between 5 & 9 p.m. on Tuesday, or 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
GEERDES, Henry - Funeral services for Mr. Henry Geerdes, age 85, of 615 Front Street, Lynden were conducted on Tuesday, November 29, at 1:00 p.m. in the Bethel Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Kenneth Havert officiating. Burial and committal services preceded in Monumenta Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Geerdes, who died suddenly at his home on Friday, November 25, (1983) was born on July 14, 1898 in Wellsburg, Iowa and moved to the Lynden area from Ripon, California in 1964. He was a retired farmer and carpenter, a member of the Bethel Christian Reformed Church and had been active in the Lynden Senior Activity Center. He was married to Gertrude DeBoer in Edgerton, Minnesota on March 6, 1923; Mrs. Geerdes died in March of this year. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bernice and husband, Sy Mulder, of Lynden, Mrs. Betty and husband, Gerrit Brouwer, of Allendale, Michigan and Miss Marian Geerdes of Grandville, Michigan; nine grand and eight great-grandchildren; three sister, Mrs. Minnie Vander Pol, Mrs. Jennie Ravenhorst and Mrs. Tilletta Kooney, all of Lynden and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, November 11, 1983)GEERDES, Henry H., age 91, of Lynden, passed away at his home Saturday, August 14, following a lingering illness. He had resided in Lynden the past 11 years. Mr. Geerdes is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Martin Kallemeyn, Chicago, Mrs. Fred Studer, Sivery Falls, S. Dak., Mrs. Ernest Vanderpol, Mrs. Jennie Ravenhorts and Tilletta Geerdes, all of Lynden; four sons, Raymond and Harm of Edgerton, Minn., Henry of Ripon, Calif., Dauwe of Lynden; 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. from the Third Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Rev. A. Van Houten officiating, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. The remains will be shipped to Edgerton, Minn., for interment.
GEERDES, Lydia Marie - Former Lynden resident Lydia Marie Geerdes passed away in a Roseburg, Ore. hospital on Saturday, April 4, 1992 at the age of 84. Mrs. Geerdes was born on June 2, 1907 in Woodstock, Minn. She lived in Lynden from 1941 until 1973, when she moved to Sutherlin, Ore, to live with her daughter. She was married to her husband Dauwe Geerdes on July 13, 1925 in Sioux Falls, S.D., they moved to Whatcom County in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1971. She was a member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Mae Leenders of Sutherlin and Mildred VanderKooi and husband John of Lynden; a son, Darwin Geerdes of Bow; two brothers, Orville and Otto Fritz, both of Pipestone, Minn.; a sister, Marie Fritz of Pipestone, Minn.; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held today at the Neighborhood Church of Christ in Sutherlin with Lloyd Whitford and Bill Parker officiating. Memorial services will be held at Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden at 11 a.m. on Friday with Rev. Dick Vriesman officiating. Burial will precede in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden at 10:15 a.m. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Chapel of the Firs in Sutherlin and Gillies Funeral Home are in care of the services and arrangements.
(From The Lynden Tribune, April 8, 1992)GEHL, Dolores M. Bogdanowicz, age 78, passed away on September 19, 2005, at her residence in Bellingham. She was the beloved wife of George F. Gehl; proud and loving mother of Barry G. Gehl and his wife, Joyce, of Seattle, Kathy J. Gehl of Kirkland, and Patty Gehl Soppe and her husband, Richard of Annapolis, MD. She is also survived by her grandson, John R. Egger, many nieces and nephews, and her adoring granddogs, Rocky Gehl, Blue Gehl and Edgar Allen Pooh Soppe. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 1, 1926, she moved to Bellingham from San Diego in 1985 after retiring from a two-decade-long teaching career. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, her interests centered around her church and family. Known as "Buggy" growing up, mom was known for her fun-loving, optimistic attitude, and her sense of humor. She will be greatly missed at cocktail hour. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, Sept 26 at 12:10 p.m. with Fr. Dave Mulholland officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Sep 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEHMAN, Arthur F., age 69 of 2500 Samish Way, passed away Saturday, January 9, (1971). Mr. Gehman had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 11 years and was a retired elevator mechanic. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Virginia W. of the family home; 1 son, Frank W. of Puyallup; 1 daughter, Mrs. Beverly Morgan of Auburn; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ravaye Anderson of Bothell; Mrs. Frances Howard of Seattle. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Hugh D. Cantelon officiating. Cremation.
GEHRKE, Alice Isabel died peacefully due to complications from emphysema on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 after a short stay at Valley Medical Center in Renton. She was 83 years old. She was born in Whatcom County on April 27, 1921 to Charles and Ruth Mautz. Alice married Clarence Thomas Gehrke on September 12, 1942. She lived the majority of her life in Bellingham and spent weekends and summers at their home on Orcas Island. During World War II she worked for Boeing ordering airplane parts. She enjoyed raising her children and tending her vegetable garden at her home on the Bakerview Road. After Clarence retired, they moved to Buoy Bay on Orcas Island where they enjoyed boating, fishing and volunteering at the local food bank. She was proud of the fact that she chose the name for Buoy Bay and that it will forever be on the nautical charts. A couple of years after her husband died she moved to the Lakeshore Retirement Community (11450 Rainier Avenue S. #212, Seattle, WA 98178) on Lake Washington on July 26, 1998. She flourished at the Lakeshore and made many new special friends, including: Gene Derby, Betty Jo, Arline, Inez, Dorithe, Beth, Alice, Kathryn, Chris, as well as staff, Richard, Fran and Wilma. Alice was famous for her fabulous potato salad and homemade chocolate cake. She will always be remembered for her positive attitude. Alice was preceded in death by her husband and her sister, Charlene Roth. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Carolyn (Bob) Taylor, Larry (Karen) Gehrke and Mike Gehrke, sister Wilma Pearl and Grandchildren Edward Taylor, Michelle Brown, Dan Taylor, Tina Cabbarrus, and Vernon Gehrke: Great grandchildren James Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Dominic Gehrke, Isabel Brown, and Spencer Brown. At her request, there will be no services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEHRKE, Clarence Thomas of 919 High St, No. 301, died of leukemia on Friday, Aug. 11, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 75. At his request, there will be no services. Born June 20, 1920, to William Mathias and Almeda Alvina Radel Gehrke in Peace River, Alberta, Canada, he was a local resident since 1929. He married Alice Mautz on Sept. 12, 1942 in Bellingham. Mr. Gehrke was a millwright at Georgia-Pacific West Inc. for 34 years. He enjoyed sport fishing in the San Juans and at his brother's home on the Kenai Rivr in Alaska. He especially enjoyed using his video camera, and his most recent video project was the Roeder Avenue bridge construction, from start to finish. He retired to Orcas Island and was an active volunteer at the Orcas Island Food Bank. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Carolyn Taylor of Bellingham; sons Larry Gehrke of Sumas and Michael Gehrke of Bellingham; sisters Mildred Hofman of Gardena, Calif., and Mabel Welton of Yakima; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEHRKE, Martine William, 85, of Lummi Island died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1993, in Bellingham. At his request, there will be no services. Mr. Gerke was born Jan. 2, 1908, to William and Almeda Gehrke in Alberta, Canada. He married Helene Loveland July 7, 1927. He managed numerous large clothing stores throughout his career and was West Coast general manager of the Angerman's clothing chain. In 1973 he retired to Lummi Island with his wife, who died in 1988. Survivors include sisters Mildred Hofman of Gardena, Calif., and Mabel WElton of Yakima; brothers Vernon Gehrke of Soldotna, Alaska and Clarence Gehrke of Bellingham; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium of Ferndale.
GEIB, Fred R., age 89, who resided at 2504 H Street Road, Blaine, passed away in a local nursing home, Friday, May 7, 1982. He had been a 40 year resident of Blaine and leaves to survive many nieces & nephews including the Joubert family of Blaine. Arrangements made by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.
GEIGER, Emma G. - Visitation for Emma G. Geiger of 5318 Northwest Road was to be held from noon to 5 p.m. today and 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church in Custer with the Rev. Michele Campton officiating. Private family burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Geiger died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1993, in Bellingham. She was 89. She was born Oct. 1, 1904, to James and Edith Hazlett in Oxbow, Saskatchewan. She married Silas Geiger on June 13, 1928; they moved to Whatcom County the following year. Mrs. Geiger was a member of United Methodist Church, Cardinal Rebekah Lodge in Custer, Delta Grange, Ferndale Order of Eastern Star and Ferndale Senior Activity Center. Her husband died in 1987. Survivors include son Claude Geiger of Bellingham; daughter Ruby Flaherty of Bellingham; brother Clifford Hazlett of Comox, B.C.; sister Beatrice Beckett of California; grandchildren Patrick Flaherty, Jeffery Flaherty and Nancy Nordby, all of Ferndale, and Larry Geiger and Garry Geiger, both of Bellingham; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Oct 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEIGER, Larry A. passed away in Bellingham on Monday, August 22, 2005. He was 53, born May 27, 1952, in Bellingham to Claude and Marie (Peterson) Geiger. Larry married Nancy Holmes at Cornwall Park Church in 1972. He was in the food sales industry for 30 years. Larry enjoyed golf, gardening, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his mother Marie, and his son Kevin Geiger. He is survived by his wife Nancy; daughters Stephanie Geiger and husband Brian, Heather Akers and husband Joe; grandchildren Joey, Haley, Luke, Payton; twin brother Garry Geiger and wife Theresa; father Claude Geiger; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 27, at noon at Larry's home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEIGER, Marie E., age 70, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, July 29, 1999 in Bellingham. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, 11:30 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Lakeway Dr. at Yew.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEIGER, Silas P. - Services for Silas P. Geiger, who operated a grader for 38 years for the Whatcom County Road Department, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Floyd Iverson officiating. Mr. Geiger, 83, of 1138 West Smith Road, Ferndale, died Saturday (Nov. 7, 1987) at a local hospital. He was born June 12, 1904, in McClean, Saskatchewan, but had lived in Whatcom County since 1930. He was a member of Custer Methodist Church, Lynden Masonic Lodge No. 56, F&AM, Ferndale Senior Center and Delta Grange, where he belonged for 53 years. Survivors include his wife Emma of the family home; a son Claude Geiger of Bellingham; a daughter Ruby Flaherty of Bellingham; a brother Bill Geiger of Salmon Arms, B.C.; a sister Barbara Morrison of Vancouver, B.C.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Nov 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEINZER, Mary Margarite, age 70, of Bellingham, Wa., passed away Sunday June 5, 1994. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwynne and Bessie (Scott) Bond; sister, Alice Marie, Elsie and brother, Edwynne. Survived by family members, brothers, Jim and wife Bonnie Bond of Lawrence, Kansas; Raymond Bond of Nortonville, Kansas; sons, Kelly (Pat) Dillon and wife Nancy of Ferndale, WA, James Dillon and wife Tina of Blanchard, WA; daughter, Mary Gervais and husband Mike of Blaine, WA; step-son, Davie Geinzer of Tipton, Iowa; grandchildren, April Olson, Colin and Kylie Rimes, Kelly and Mikel Dillon, Jermy (sic) Gervais; numerous nieces and nephews. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
GEISE, Nanette Jane, 89, of 1131 W. Smith Rd., North Bellingham, passed away Monday (Feb. 19, 1973). Mrs. Geise had been a resident of the North Bellingham community for the past 11 years and was a former resident of Lean, N.Y. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and St. Cecelia Guild, and was a charter member of Court Dean Hamel, Catholic Daughters of America Chapter, Olean, N.Y. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles E. Burke, Orange City, Fla., Mrs. Ruth Madison of North Bellingham; two sons, Edward B. Burke Darin, Conn., Thomas E. of South Williamsport, Pa.; 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Christian Prayer services were held in Moles Funeral Home Tuesday evening with the rev. Peter Duggan officiating. The remains were forwarded to Allegany, N.Y. for burial services Thursday morning in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
GEISER, Gilbert H. - Memorial services will be held Sunday for Gilbert H. Geiser, the founder and general manager of Rosario Resort and Spa, the widely-known landmark on Orcas Island. Mr. Geiser, 69, of Orcas Island, died Monday in Bellingham. He was born June 1, 1918, in Seattle. Mr. Geiser developed the resort in 1960 after serving as the first mayor of Mountlake Terrace and owning interest in hardware stores and a bowling alley. The resort took root on the island on the site of the Robert Moran estate, which Mr. Geiser purchased. Moving to the island, he developed the property from 12 rooms and six employees at the beginning to its 180-room, 200-employee status today. Ownership of the resort will remain in the family, according to the resort's resident manager, Gary Vaughn. Survivors include Mr. Geiser's wife, Sarah, of the family home; a son, Greg Geiser of Seattle; his smother, Bessie Geiser of Seattle; a brother, Frederick Geiser of winters, Calif.; and numerous other relatives, including stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Discovery House on the resort grounds. The body will be cremated.
GEISER, Irene Renee, age 10, East Sound, Wash., passed away Sunday, November 22, (1964) as the result of an accident. Irene was born in Seattle, and had resided at East Sound the past four and a half years, where she attended the Nellie S. Milton Grade School. Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert H. Geiser, at home; one brother, at home; grandparents, Mrs. Bessie Geiser, Seattle, and Mrs. Frances Ryan of Duvall, Wash. Services will be conducted by Father G. T. Benson Wednesday, November 25 at 1 p.m. at the East Sound Episcopal Church, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Olga Cemetery.
GEISY, Orlin, 61, a long-time resident of Lynden, died of a heart attack Saturday on Vashon Island. He lived in Lynden from 1965 to 1982, when he moved to Friday Harbor. He was a member of the Teamsters union. He is survived by his mother, Mabel; two sons; three brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Evenson Funeral Home in Ellensburg
GEISZLER, Jessie I., age 72 of 2405 I Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, September 20, (1963) following an extended illness. Mrs. Geiszler had been a resident of Bellingham since 1909, was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and VFW Auxiliary No 1585. She is survived by her husband, Jacob and one niece, Inez Hoag of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 25 at 2 p.m. within St. Paul's Episcopal Church with rev. W. Robert Webb, officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
GELB, Gussie Roth, 91, of 901 N. Forest Apartments, No. 103, passed away June 10, 1986, at 6:05 p.m. at home. She was born in Sacramento, CA July 26, 1896, and was raised in Seattle, WA until she moved to Coupeville, WA in 1921, where she resided until she moved to B'ham in 1941. Gussie was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Gelb in 1956 he was the owner of Hohl Feed & Seed. She is survived by son, Charles Gelb of Spokane & a daughter, Janet Koplowitz of city; 5 grandchildren, Richard & James Koplowitz of city; Sallie Doyle, & Bonnie Gelb of CA; & Melanie Gelb of Spokane & 2 great grandchildren, Rebecca & Michael Koplowitz of city. She was a member of the Duplicate Bridge Association, & taught Bridge at the Senior Activity Center for years. She was also a member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile & a former member of Whatcom Orthopedic Association. A member of the Congregation of Beth Isreal, B'ham & Temple De Hirsh-Sinai, Seattle. There will be a family service on Tues. June 14, at 11 a.m. at Hills of Eternity Mosulium (sic), Seattle. Conducted by the Rabbi Earl Starr of Temple De Hirsh-Sinai. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
GELB, Samuel, age 62 years who resided at 245 South Forest St. passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 27, (1956) as the result of a heart attack. Mr. Gelb had resided in Bellingham the past 18 years, and was the owner of the Hohl Feed and Seed Store. He was a member of the Beth Israel Synagogue in Bellingham, The Temple Dehirsch of Seattle, member of the F.&A.M. No. 144 of Bellingham, the Nile Shrine Temple of Seattle and also the Scottish Rite Consistry of Bellingham. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Gussie Gelb at home; one son, Charles D. of Spokane, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Janet R. Koplowitz of Bellingham; his brother, Irving Gelb of Spokane; also 4 grandchildren, Melanie Beth and Bonnie Faye Gelb of Spokane and Richard and James Koplowitz of Bellingham. Rev. Fred Gartner of the Beth Israel Synagogue will officiate at funeral services on Tuesday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham, Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home. The remains will then be forwarded to Bonney Watson Funeral Home in Seattle where services will be in the Hills Eternity Mausoleum at 3 o'clock with Rabbi Raphael Levine officiating. Pallbearers will include Monford Orloff, Alfred Levine, Myer Horwitz, Max Altose, Tye Hoffeditz and J. C. Jones of Portland.
GELDER, Royal William, 73, of Salt Lake City, died Monday (Sept. 14, 1987) in Bellingham. He had been visiting in the Bellingham area. Mr. Gelder was born June 13, 1914, in Greeley, Colo., and had lived in Salt Lake City the past 40 years. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, the Kiwanis Club and the University Club, all in Salt Lake City. Survivors include a brother Harvey M. Gelder of Bellingham; a sister, Antoinette Hood of Houston, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at noon Thursday in St. Mark's Cathedral in Salt Lake City, with the Rev. Charles Hood officiating. The body will be cremated. Local arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
GELEYNSE, Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dale & Robin Geleynse, 133 W. Hemmi Road, Bellingham, passed away Thurs., June 5, 1980. Other survivors are grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Rearden of Bellingham & Mr. & Mrs. Rene Geleynse of Bellingham. Arrangements were made through University Hospital, Seattle, Washington.
GELEYNSE, Bartel, age 59 years, of Everson, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, July 8, (1951) following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of the Everson district for the past 12 years and is survived by his wife, Dena; 4 daughters, Mrs. Paul Van Dyken of Manhattan, Montana; Mrs. John VanderPol and Mrs. Adolph Eshuis, both of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Ralph Deenders of Everson, Rt. No. 2; 4 sons, Conrad and Marinus of Redondo, Delbert of Sumas and Christ at home; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Kooy and Mrs. Ren DeBoer, both of Lynden; 2 brothers, Peter of Lynden and Dick of Bellingham; also 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 11 at 2 p.m. from the Everson Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. J. J. Steigenga officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies funeral home of Lynden.
GELEYNSE, Bruce John, age 76, passed away July 31, 2005, surrounded by his family at home in Bellingham. Bruce was born in Everett on Nov. 19, 1928, to Dick and Enna Geleynse. Shortly after, the family moved to Lynden where Bruce attended Lynden schools. He left his education at age 16 and took a job at Snappers Bakery to help support his family. He married Joan Eaton of Ferndale in 1947, his wife of 57 years. The couple moved to Bellingham in 1953 after they opened a bakery shop. He started Bruce's Janitor Service, which has been in operation for over 50 years. The business became successful enough to also employ his wife and two sons. Bruce was a member of Calvary Temple for over 30 years, 25 of those were devoted to driving the Sunday school bus. Bruce loved the children and helped all to attend Sunday school. He was a deacon from 1987-1990 and served a term as president. Following a lifelong love of horses, Bruce joined the Bellingham Riding Club in 1984. As a 20-year member, 16 years were spent on the board and 12 as the president. Bruce was also a member of the Back Country Horsemen, and enjoyed trail riding. He made friends easily and had many. Bruce was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Munday. He is survived by his wife Joan of the family home; sons Jeff and Bruce Jr.; daughter Jan Rambo; brother Laverne Geleynse; sisters Karen (Ralph) Hawley and Cherie (Arat) Jones, both of Seattle; grandchildren Brad Geleynse, Tina (John) Veitch, Amy (Rick) Palmby, Ryan (Canice) Munday, Lori Geleynse, Michelle (Jason) Dortch; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, August 4, from 2-5 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Friday, August 5, at 2 p.m. at Greenacres. Memorial Services will be held at Christ the King Church in Bellingham on Monday, August 8 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Grant Fishbook officiating, followed by a reception at the church. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GELEYNSE, Courtney Marie, 7 months, of Bellingham passed away Friday (Sept. 25, 1992) at the Children's Hospital, Seattle. She was born Feb. 4, in Bellingham to Lloyd and Jaymme Geleynse. Courtney was a miracle daughter who wanted to survive. She had a smile for everyone. Survived by her parents, Lloyd and Jaymme Geleynse, and a sister, Ashley Jeanette Geleynse of the family home; paternal grandparents, Conrad and Jeanette Geleynse of Nooksack; maternal grandparents, James and Debera Hanrahan of Bellingham; an aunt, Janice Crabtree of Ferndale; maternal great-grandmother, Jeannette Willis of Birch Bay and numerous relatives. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church, 1208 E. Main, Everson, with the Rev. David Browning officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
GELEYNSE, Delbert, age 24 years, of Sumas, Wash., passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, Nov. 27, (1952) following a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Grace; two daughters, Regiena, Bernice; one son, Bartell John, all at home; his mother, Dena, of Everson; four sisters, Mrs. Paul Van Dyken, Montana, Mrs. John Vander Pol, Mount Vernon, Mrs. Adolph Eshuis, Mount Vernon, Mrs. Ralph Leeders, Everson; three brothers, Conrad, Marinus, Chris, Everson. Private funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Tadena officiating. Interment. Monumenta Cemetery. Interment, Monumenta Cemetery.
GELEYNSE, Dena - Funeral services for Mrs. Dena Geleynse, age 87, were conducted on Monday, June 22, at 1 p.m. in Everson Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Robert Koornneef officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Mrs. Geleynse, who died in Lynden on Friday, June 19, 1987, was born in Nyverdal, Holland, on Nov. 27, 1899. She then moved to Alberta, Canada, where she met her husband, Bert, whom she married in Monarch on March 14, 1918; Mr. Geleynse died in 1951. In 1922 the family moved to the Everson area. Dena was a charter member of Everson Christian Reformed Church. She was also the church janitor for many years and a member of the Martha's Ladies Society. She is survived by three sons, Conrad and wife Jeanette of Nooksack, Rene and wife Anne of Bellingham and Chris and wife Louise of Everson; three daughters, Mrs. Dena and husband Henry Poortinga of Everson; Mrs. Jo and husband John VanderPol and Mrs. Cora and husband Adolph Eshuis, all of Mount Vernon; 45 grand- and 94 great-grand and seven great-great-grandchildren a son-in-law, Ralph Leenders and wife Goldie of Everson; and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by a son, Delbert, in 1952; a daughter, Mrs. Leona Leenders, in 1985; and a grandson, Dr. Randy Leenders, in 1977. Services were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, June 24, 1987)GELEYNSE, Dick - Funeral services for Mr. Dick Geleynse, age 78, of 2500 E Street, Bellingham, were conducted on Monday, December 20, at 1:00 p.m. in Calvary Temple, Bellingham, with Revs. Ernest and Wayne Francis officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Mr. Geleynse, who died in a Bellingham hospital on Thursday, December 16, (1982) was born in Vesper, Wisconsin and moved to Whatcom County from Alberta in 1917. A member of Calvary Temple and the Bellingham Chamber of the Full Gospel Businessmans Fellowship International, Mr. Geleynse worked in the construction industry prior to his retirement. He was married to Enna Brune in Lynden on February 23, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Enna; two sons, LaVerne and wife Brenda of Ferndale, and Bruce and wife Joan of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Sherry and husband Art Jones of Edmonds and Mrs. Karen and husband Ralph Hawley of Lynnwood; fourteen grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lena DeBoer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, December 22, 1982)GELEYNSE, Enna - A memorial service was held for Enna Geleynse, age 86, in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1989, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Wesley Geske officiating. Interment preceded at Monumenta Cemetery. Mrs. Geleynse, of 1509 Victor St., Bellingham, passed away in a Bellingham hospital on Friday, Oct. 20, 1989. She was born on Nov. 29, 1902, in Orange City, Iowa, a daughter of Berend and Tjeske (Bykstra) Brune. She came to Whatcom County at the age of 7 and remained here the rest of her life. On Feb. 23, 1925, in Lynden she was married to Dick Geleynse, who preceded her in death in 1982. Enna was a homemaker and member of Calvary Temple Church in Bellingham. Mrs. Geleynse is survived by two sons, Bruce and wife Joan of Bellingham and LaVerne and wife Brenda of Ferndale; two daughter, Mrs. Sherry Jones and husband Art of Edmonds and Mrs. Karen Hawley and husband Ralph of Lynnwood; three sisters, Johanna Zylstra of Lynden, Minnie Osberg of Bellingham and Hilda Blankers and husband Ernie of Lynden; 4 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, October 25, 1989)GELEYNSE, Hariett, age 77, of 109 So. 16th St., Lynden, passed away suddenly on Sunday Feb. 10, 1980. Born in Bozeman, Montana, Mrs. Geleynse moved to the Lynden area in 1920. A retired teacher she had taught in the Lynden Christian Schools for 28 years, was a charter member of the Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden; was also a member of the Lynden Christian Resthome Auxiliary, The Lighthouse Mission Auxiliary and had also been active in Project Hope. She is survived by a son, Don of Lynden; 2 daughters, Mrs. Geraldine (Jerry) VanderPol of Seattle and Mrs. Phyllis (Art) Tjoelker of Lynden; 9 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Mr. Albert Venhuizen of Grand Rapids, Michigan and John Venhuizen of Manhatten, Montana; 5 sisters, Mrs. Alice Peterson, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mrs. Anne Heusinkveld and Mrs. Clara Ramerman both of Lynden, Mrs. Marie Dykema of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Mrs. Margaret Emmelkamp, Manhatten, Montana and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her husband Peter in 1967. Funeral services will be conducted on Wed. at 1 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church, Rev. Gerrit W. Sheeres and Bruce Hempel officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
GELEYNSE, Lamont Aaron, age 25 of Everson, died at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, Tuesday, July 1, 1997. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Lamont was born in Bellingham on March 5, 1972. He graduated from Nooksack Vaalley High School in 1991 and attended Nooksack Valley Baptist Church having accepted the Lord on July 8, 1981. "Monte's" life was short, but it was a full life and his disability from Scoliosis did not keep him from enjoying fishing, 4-wheeling, CBing and taking great pride in his truck. Although he lost his battle to a sudden illness, he is now with his Lord and free from all the trials and pain. He was dearly loved by his family and had many, many friends in the community. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Connie Magana of Everson, sisters Monica and Leah Magana also of Everson. grandparents Conrad and Jeanette Geleynse of Nooksack and Al and Rose Pool of Arkansas and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church on Saturday July 5 at 11 a.m. with Pastors Marvin Litorja and Grant Fishbrook officiating. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery. Services and arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
GELEYNSE, Marinus - Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Second Christian Reformed Church for Marinus Geleynse, who passed away Saturday in a Bellingham hospital. He was 49 years old. The final rites were conducted by the Rev. W. Groen, former pastor of the Second Christian Reformed Church, now in Seattle, and interment was made in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home. Mr. Geleynse, who had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 27 years, is survived by the widow, Alice; three daughters, Mrs. William Bierlink, Rt. 2, Everson, Mrs. Arie Bovenkamp, Rt. 2, Lynden, and Helen, at home; one son, John, in the Army Air Forces; two sisters, Mrs. Cornelia Kooy in Alberta, and Mrs. Ren De Boer, Rt. 1, Lynden; three brothers, Bert, Rt. 2, Everson, Pete, Rt. 1, Lynden, and Dick of Lynden; and one granddaughter. Mrs. Kooy came from Alberta to attend the funeral and Sergt. Arie Bovenkamp, son-in-law of Mr. Geleynse, obtained an emergency 7-day leave from his California station to attend the services. Sergeant Bovenkamp arrived by plane from San Francisco Monday. Private First Class John Geleynse arrived home on leave recently from Arizona when his father became ill, and was here for the funeral. Mr. Geleynse had a host of friends in the Lynden district. He was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church and the Washington Co-Operative Egg and Poultry Association, and was active in community affairs of the Lynden district.
(From The Lynden Tribune, June 22, 1944) Submitted by site coordinator.GELEYNSE, Peter, age 71 of 109 S. 16th Street, Lynden, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, March 8, (1967). A member of the Third Christian Reformed Church, Mr. Geleynse was a retired farmer. Surviving by his wife Harriet; a son Donald of Lynden; 2 daughters, Miss Geraldine Geleynse, a missionary in Nigeria and Miss Phyllis Geleynse of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 1 brother Dick Geleynse of Seattle; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Kooy and Mrs. Ren DeBoer, both of Lynden; 3 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Third Christian Reformed Church, Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Donald J. Negen officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
GENGER, Ivy L., age 86 of 2919 Alderwood, passed away Tues. Aug. 11, (1981). Mrs. Genger had resided in Bellingham for the past 60 years, and was a charter member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. She leaves to survive her son, Ted R. and daughter-in-law Fay Genger of this City; 3 grandchildren, Susan O'Connell of Bellevue, Gayle Ann & Ted R. Jr., both of City; 2 great-grandchildren, Christine & Erin O'Connell, both of Bellevue. Private family graveside services will be held Thurs. Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park followed by memorial services Thurs. evening at 7 p.m. at the Birchwood Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
GENOVERSA, Robert Emmett "Spokes" 53, of Anacortes died November 29, 1993 while at home. He was born June 23, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY. He was raised in Brooklyn and graduated from high school in Brooklyn. Soon after graduating he joined the U.S. Army and served two tours in Vietnam with the Special Forces. Mr. Genoversa was awarded: Bronze Star for valor, 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Army commendation Medals for Valor, Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, and the Air Medal. He was in the Army Reserves for several years until his retirement as a Captain. Mr. Genoversa has resided in Anacortes since 1980. On Nov. 43, 1986 he married Christine Kasch in Sedro woolley, WA. He is survived by his wife, Christine Kasche-Genoversa at home in Anacortes; mother, Cynthia Genoversa of New York; brother, Donald Genoversa of British Columbia; and sister Debra Keller of New York. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thurs., December 2, 1993 at Mary's Catholic Church with Father W. R. Harris as the Celebrant. Military graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Fri., December 3, 1993 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes, WA.
GENOVESE, Gregory Eugene, age 6 years, of 1319 Donovan Avenue passed away at a local hospital Thursday, August 20, (1953) following a short illness. Gregory had resided in Bellingham his entire lifetime and was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Genovese; two sisters, Diane and Charlene, both at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Genovese, of Chicago; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sadie Hanson, of this city; maternal grandfather Harry Hanson, of Glendale, Calif.; two uncles, Duane Hanson, of this city, and Stuart Genovese, of Chicago. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 24th, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart with the pastor officiating. Interment By View Cemetery under direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
GENT, Virginia Bice, 75, formerly of Blaine, died Monday, (June 8, 1989) at her home in Port Angeles. Mrs. Gent was born April 13, 1914, in Blaine, and lived there for the early part of her life. Survivors include her husband, Everett; her mother, Ethel Bice and a sister, Phyllis Rodgers, all of Port Angeles. A small family memorial service will be held in Port Angeles.
GENTHER, Charles A., age 74 years, of 3110 Connnelley Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, Nov. 30, (1955) following a short illness. Mr. Genther had been a resident of Bellingham since 1889 and was a retired superintendent of mails, he was a member of the Retired Federal Employees Association, a member of the Washington Club. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Genther; four sons, Bernard and William, both of Bellingham; Charles of Seattle, and Richard of Bremerton; five daughters, Mrs. Benicia Church of Renton, Mrs. Arlie Benson of Seattle, Mrs. Aloha Carr of Lummi Shore Road, Mrs. Helen Follis of Bellingham, and Mrs. Ardis Hashagen of Blaine; 27 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services were conducted Friday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith officiating. Cremation.
GENTHER, Dorothy L., 76, 4719 Sucia Drive, died Tuesday (April 22, 1986) in Bellingham. She was born in Vancouver, B.C., on April 2, 1910. She was a Whatcom County resident most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Genther. Survivors include a son, William of Kirkland; a daughter Julie Taxdahl of Ferndale; two sisters June Gamlen of Bellingham and Devona Gamlen of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. No services were conducted, at her request. Arrangements were by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Apr 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GENTHER, Kathleen Rose, age 70, passed away in a local nursing home April 21, 1981. She had been a life long resident of Bellingham and a member of the Emblem Club. She leaves to survive 1 son Geoffery Genther of Omach (sic); 2 daughters, Priscilla Whan of Burlington; Rosemary Peterson of Everson; 6 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Research Fund. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. with Rev. Joe Buckner officiating. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns, and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Apr 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GENTHER, Mae Sullivan, age 65, of Beach Star Route, passed away at her home Saturday, September 2, (1950) following a brief illness. Mrs. Genther had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 52 years and was a member of the Macabees of Bellingham, the Bellingham Letter Carrier Auxiliary, and Tenas Naha Club. Surviving relatives include her husband, Charles A.; four sons, Bernard, William and Charles Jr., all of Bellingham, and Richard, of Sunnyside; five daughters, Mrs. Benecia Church, of Renton, Mrs. Ardis Hashegen, of Ellensburg, Mrs. Arlie Benson, of LaConner, and Mrs. Aloha Carr and Mrs. Helen Follis, both of Bellingham; 23 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted within the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale Thursday, September 7, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. James Wilson officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
GENTHER, Richard, age 50, passed away in Bremerton, Wash., Thursday, March 21, (1963). Mr. Genther had lived in Bremerton for the past 15 years. He was born in Bellingham, April 6, 1912 and was employed as a machinist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Survived by 1 son, Richard Genther Jr. of Bellingham, 2 daughters, Miss Margit Genther of Bellingham and Mrs. Donna Henifin of Seattle, 3 brothers, Bernard of Bellingham, William of Alaska and Charles of Seattle, 5 sisters, Mrs. B. Church of Renton, Mrs. William Follis Jr., of Bellingham, Mrs. Floyd Benson of Seattle, Mrs. Aloha Carr of Ferndale, Mrs. Fern Hashigan of Blaine, 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Miller-Reynolds Funeral Home in Bremerton, Washington. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
GENTHER, Ronald A., age 22, of 200 Samish Highway, passed away suddenly Saturday, Jan. 16, (1960). Mr. Genther had been a lifetime resident of this city, having graduated from Bellingham High School and was a student at WWCE. He was a member of the Cullenary Beverage Workers Union. He leaves to survive his wife, Gracie M., at home; two children, Ryan A. and Ronnette A., both at home; his mother, Mrs. Roberta Kobersteen of this city; his father, Richard A. Genther of Bremerton; one brother, Richard A. of this city; one sister, Mrs. Donna Henifin of Seattle; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. MacArthur of Vancouver, Wash., also many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 19 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Interment Greenacres.
GENUIT, Betty passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born in 1921 in Salt Lake City to Elizabeth and Harry Behney. She was from pioneer Utah families. She graduated from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California in 1942 and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In 1945 she married the love of her life, Lt. Walter Genuit, a naval aviator. She was a teacher and Red Cross nurse during World War II. She traveled the world with her husband as members of the American Gemological Society. They settled in Bellingham in 1996 to be close to family. She is survived by her husband Walter, daughter Christine Genuit (Howard Haylock) of Bellingham; son David Genuit of Bremerton; and nieces and nephews in California. A family service was held. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel – Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Albert Byron - Visitation for Albert B. George of Bellingham will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark R. Weir officiating. Private burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. George died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996. He was 73. He lived in Bellingham for 12 years and was a member of the Bellingham Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mr. George worked for the Boeing Co. for 20 years, for the Bellingham School District for five years and for American Building Maintenance for several years. He was preceded in death by brother William George and sisters Cynthia Warfield and Sophie Carter. Survivors include sister Belle Lucas of Pittsburgh and numerous nieces and nephews, including Robert Carter of Ocoee, Fla.
GEORGE, Alex W., age 69, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, May 19, (1953) at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. George had been a resident of Lummi Reservation his entire lifetime. He is survived by two sons, Robert and Leonard, both of Marietta; one sister, Mrs. Johanna Brown of the Beach Star Route; eight grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited Thursday, May 21, at 8 p.m. at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. Requiem mass will be said Friday, May 22, at 10 a.m. within St. Joachim's Church with the Rev. Fr. Donal Conger officiating. Interment, Lummi Cemetery.
GEORGE, Ambrose, 6-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan George, Beach Star Route, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, Feb 14, (1960). Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. on St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment in the Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Moles Monroe Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Feb 1960) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Amil, age 51 of 1509 E. Victor St., B'ham. passed away Friday, April 18, 1980. Mr. George was a lifetime resident of the Lummi Reservation, a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church & is survived by 1 brother, Sylvester of B'ham., 2 sisters, Margie Bradstock of Ferndale, Isabelle Peall of Chemamus, B.C., step-parents, Pete & Charlene Navarette of Ferndale, 1 aunt, Nettie Hillaire of Lummi, 2 uncles, John & Joe Bill of Lummi, 2 nieces, Patty Wilson & Linda George both of B'ham. 1 nephew, Sylvester George, Jr. of B'ham. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home, Sunday April 20th at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Brown Monday, April 21st at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
GEORGE, Antone P., Sr., age 67, of Lummi, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 in Bellingham. He was born December 24, 1936 to Agnes (Nanpuya) and George C. George in Bellingham, Washington. Antone was a commercial fisherman and loved his work. He also enjoyed to hunt, travel and traditional dance. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; one brother and one daughter Cheryl George. He is survived by his wife Vivian; five sons David Johnson, Joseph Johnson II, Jack Johnson, Patrick George Sr. and Antone George, Jr. all of Lummi; one daughter Laurie Joe of Lummi; 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters Lutie Hillaire Lummi and Sadie Kelly of Deming; numerous adopted children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. A traditional ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 6 p.m. at Wex Liem and a traditional ceremony will be held on Friday, June 13 at 6 a.m. at Wex Liem.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Arliss Allen - An 18-year old man was killed Saturday (April 6, 1985) in a one-vehicle accident on Haxton Way six miles west of Bellingham. Arliss Allen "Arly" George, 1650 Haxton Way, died when the pick-up truck he was driving went off the roadway at Haxton Way and Cagey Road about 5 am and overturned, the Washington State Patrol reported. George was ejected from the vehicle in the accident. Born March 26, 1967, in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident of the Lummi Reservation. He was a traditional dancer. Survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Charles of Bellingham; two sisters, Willetta George of Ferndale and Lucetta Peters of Duncan, B.C.; three uncles, Antone George and James Hillaire of Bellingham and Gordon Kelly of Deming; and two aunts, Lutie Hillaire of Bellingham and Sadie Kelly of Deming. Evening prayer services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, with Bishop Robert Jones officiating. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, with burial to be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Apr 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Arnold D., age 51, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2001 in Bellingham. Born September 13, 1949 to Daniel & Evelyn George in Bellingham and was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. He graduated from the Redwood School of Bellingham and worked for Whatcom County Parks Dept., for 15 years. Mr. George enjoyed gardening, fishing, repairing lawn- mowers and garage sales. He is survived by sisters: Arlene George of Everson, Marsha George, Brenda Solomon, both of Lummi Nation and Mira George of Blaine brothers: Kenny George of Bellingham, Phillip George, Andrew George and Michael George all of Lummi Nation also numerous other relatives. A Prayer Service will be held Sunday, August 19, 7:00 p.m. at Wex'Liem in Bellingham. Funeral Services will be Monday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. also at the Wex'Liem, with Minister Tim Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at the Lummi Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home Ferndale, WA.
GEORGE, Christopher Cody, son of Gerold and Judith George of 2762 Cagey Rd., Bellingham, passed away Saturday, April 14, 1984. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Lummi Reservation Cemetery with Frank Jefferson officiating. He is survived by his parents; 2 brothers, Jason and Travis George, both of Lummi; 3 sisters, Colleen Patricia and Rebecce (sic) George, all of Lummi; grandparents, Ann and Art Humphreys of Lummi; grandfather, Robert George of Bellingham; great-grandmother, Emma Smith of Lummi. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
GEORGE, Daniel Joseph Sr., age 73 of Bellingham, lifetime Whatcom County resident, died on Tuesday, December 3, 1996, at his home. He was born on May 10, 1923, to John and Josephine (Poole) George Sr. in Deming. He was a logger and fisher for many years and a Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army where he received the purple heart. Daniel was a lifetime member of the 1910 Indian Shaker Church where he was a traveling missionary. Mr. George is survived by daughters, Arlene George of Everson, Brenda Solomon and Marsha George both of Lummi, and Mira Valencia of Everson; sons Kenny George, Phillip George, Arnold George, Andrew George and Michael George all of the family home; brother Ivan George of Tacoma; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn (Victor) George in April of 1993. A Prayer Service will be on Friday, December 6, 1996, 7 p.m.; and a Funeral Service will be on Saturday, December 7, 1996, 10 a.m. both at the Lummi Community Center. Burial will follow at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Posts #83 of Nooksack and #33 of Lummi. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Donald A., 40, of Lummi Nation passed away on Thurs., May 18, 2006. A Prayer Service will be held on Sun., May 21, at 6 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Center. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Mon., May 22, at 10 a.m. at Wexliem, followed by burial at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Edward J., age 51 who resided at 1168 4th Street, Blaine, passed away in a Seattle hospital, Tuesday, December 2, 1980. He had been a resident of Blaine for the past 14 years and was formerly a lineman for the City of Blaine. He leaves to survive his wife, Evalee of Blaine; 3 sons, Jerry George, Gaylan George & James George, all of Blaine; 2 daughters, Donna Corn of Georgia; Janet Zaddack of Blaine; 2 grandchildren; his mother, Lorene George, 3 sisters, Doris Thomas & Ethel George, all of Electric City; Lois Flowers of Cooley Dam; 1 brother Mac George of Oregon. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5 at 10 a.m. at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel, Blaine followed by cremation. [Sept. 28, 1929 St. Joseph, Mo.]
GEORGE, Evelee J. died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1993, in Blaine. She was 63. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at The Beacon, 8732 Blaine Road in Blaine. Mrs. George was born April 11, 1930, to Charles and Esther Cliffton (sic) Ferguson in Walla Walla. She lived in Whatcom County for 26 years. She was a nursing home dietitian, manager of Blaine Athletics Association, and a floor walker for Eagles Bingo Hall. Her favorite activity was playing bingo. Her husband, Edward J. George, died Nov. 4, 1981. Survivors include sons Jerry George, Gaylan George and James George, all of Blaine; daughters Janet Zaddack of Blaine and Donna Wines of Dallas, Ga.; sister Nancy Yaw of Pismo Beach, Calif.; brother Clifton Ferguson of Walla Walla; and three grandchildren. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.
GEORGE, Evelyn of Lummi Reservation died Monday, April 12, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. She was 68. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Lummi Neighborhood Facility. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the same facility with the Rev. Walker Stogen officiating. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. She was born June 24, 1924, on the Lummi Reservation to Fredrick and Seraphine Bill Victor. A lifelong resident of Lummi Reservation, she was a member of Lummi Shaker Church. She married Daniel George on Nov. 14, 1942, in Bellingham. Mrs. George loved to go to garage sales, collect rocks and sew. An avid reader, she also made quilts and various crafts. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughters Arlene George of Everson, Brenda George and Marsha George, both of Lummi Reservation, and Mira Valencia of Lynden; sons Arnold George, Kenny George, Phillip George, Andrew George and Michael George, all of Lummi Reservation; sisters Mary George of Bremerton and Lena Williams of Lummi Reservation; brothers Fredrick John Victor and Peter Victor, both of Lummi Reservation; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
GEORGE, Florence, age 86 of 1020 State St., passed away Tuesday, May 31, (1966). Mrs. George had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 64 years. She leaves to survive 1 son, Robert Leitch of city; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Matilda Creek, city. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Dr. Glenn C. Carlson officiating. Interment Bay View.
GEORGE, George C. - Funeral services for George C. George, 48, Marietta, whose body was found off Point Francis Sunday (Nov. 26, 1961) after he had disappeared in that area nearly a year ago, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from Moles Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale. Mr. George is survived by his wife, Agnus; three daughters, Mrs. Lutie Hillaire of Bellingham, Mrs. Sadie Sparrow of Marietta and Miss Anita George, at home; a son Antone; two sisters, Mrs. Madeline Commodore of Marietta and Mrs. Elizabeth Yallup of White Swan, Wash.; a brother, Michael of White Swan, and four grandchildren. The Rev. Carl Jones will conduct the services. Burial will be in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 1961) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Geraldine Ann, age 2, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dave George of Beach Star Route passed away in a local hospital Wednesday July 17, (1963) following a short illness. Funeral services will be held in the Lummi Shaker Church this Saturday July 20 at 10:00 a.m. with Charley Boone officiating. Interment will be made in Lummi Cemetery under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home.
GEORGE, Gust, age 58 years, of 800 Donovan Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, April 8th, (1952) following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Olga George; four daughters, Mrs. Elaine Larson, in North Carolina; Mrs. Maxine Coxworth, in Minnesota; Mrs. Darlene Gould, of Bellingham, and Marlys George at home; three sons, Clayton George, stationed at McCord Field; Norman and Gary at home; and three grandchildren. Mr. George was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 12th, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Bartell officiating. Final resting place, Bay View.
GEORGE, Howard A. Sr., age 60 of Bremerton, passed away in that city Wed. Nov. 4, (1981). Mr, George had resided in Bremerton for the past 30 years and was a former resident of the Deming area. He was a veteran of WWII and retired from the Bremerton Naval Shipyard. He leaves to survive his wife Mary; 3 sons, Fred C. of Shelton, Howard A. Jr. & William, both of Bremerton; 3 daughters, Linda Brown of Shelton, Dianna B. Rinegan and Margaret George, both of Bremerton; 12 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Dan of Lummi and Ivan of Portland; 1 sister, Clara Williams of Deming. Funeral services will be held Wed. Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Case Cemetery.
GEORGE, Ivan James of the Nooksack Indian Nation passed away on January 8, 2007. He was 73 years old. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at the Nooksack Community Building with burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Jeff age 31 of Pt. Roberts, passed away Fri., April 18th, (1986) in a Delta, B.C. hospital. He had been a restaurant owner & is survived by his father William George; 2 brothers & 1 sister. His remains will be forwarded [to] The Delta Funeral Home where services will be held Wed. April 23. Local arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
GEORGE, John J. Jr., age 38 of Deming, passed away in a Puyallup hospital Wednesday, September 9, (1964) following an extended illness. Survived by his wife, Delores; three brothers, Howard of Bremerton; Dan of Marietta; Ivan of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Almojera of Kingston and Mrs. Clara Williams of Deming; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 14 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Dr. Marmaduke Dodsworth officiating. Interment Case Cemetery.
GEORGE, Joseph, a native of Lummi reservation, died at his home this morning (July 17, 1928), aged 21 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick George. Other surviving relatives are two brothers, George and Michael, of Lummi, and two sisters, Mrs. E. Hannigan, of Yakima, and Mrs. Madeline Bell, Lummi. Funeral rites will be held at the St. Joachim Catholic church on the reservation Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be made in Lummi cemetery under Home Marks' direction.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jul 1928) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Josephine, age 41 years, passed away at a Tacoma hospital Saturday, March 3, (1945). Funeral services will be conducted at her home near Deming Tuesday, March 6, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. W. T. Beatty, of Sumas, officiating. Interment will be in charge of Monroe Mortuary of Ferndale.
GEORGE, Josie S., age 85 years, of Route 2, Everson, passed away at a local hospital Monday, Nov. 22, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mrs. George was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a member of the Goshen Indian Mission. She is survived by her husband, Louis; one son, Franklin Hawley of Seattle; one daughter, Miss Natilda Sampson, of Route 2, Everson; one grandson, Dick Hawley; one brother, William Sampson, of Route 2, Everson, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 26, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Dodsworth officiating. Interment Goshen Indian Cemetery.
GEORGE, Leonard, age 46 of 1220 N. State, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, (1968). Survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Shirley Westberry of Seattle; 1 brother, Robert of Lummi. Rosary services Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Requiem mass Wednesday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m., St. Joachims Church, interment Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 1968) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Leroy - A prayer service for Leroy George will be held at the Wex Li Em community center on Lummi Reservation at 7 p.m. Monday. Mr. George died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, at his home on the reservation. He was 59. A funeral service for Mr. George will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. with burial following at Lummi Cemetery. Mr. George was born Feb. 6, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. George and Marion A. (Edwards) George his brother Robert George, sister Roberta George and sons Ronald A. and Michael W. George. He is survived by his aunt Laverne Hall and uncle Robert Hall, of Lummi Reservation sons James L. George, Donald George, Brian George, and Troy George, all of Lummi Reservation sisters Wilma Jensen of Bellingham and Marilyn and Donna George, both of Lummi Reservation brother Gerald M. George of Lummi Reservation and nine grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Louis, aged Lummi Indian, died Saturday night (May 4, 1935) at his home on the reservation, after about one week's illness. The cause of death was pneumonia, which developed from a cold which he contracted when a canoe he was paddling capsized off the Lummi shore. He was towing some logs, which he planned to cut into firewood. George was one of the reservation's most active residents. He owned 160 acres on the river bottom, part of which he leased, and had 100 sheep. He is survived by his widow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 May 1935) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Louis, age 94, Route 2, Everson, passed away Friday, January 14, (1966). Mr. George had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a retired farmer. He leaves to survive several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Goshen Cemetery.
GEORGE, Louise, age 95 of 5191 Emily Rd., Deming, passed away in a local convalescent center Friday, Dec. 16, (1988). She was born Dec. 16, 1893 in Everson, WA & had been a life-long county resident. She was a member of the Nooksack Bethel Chapel, President of the Nooksack Social Club, member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 83, & had been a linguist for the University of Washington & the University of Hawaii. She leaves to survive her daughter Helen Paul of Deming; 3 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; & 13 great-great grandchildren. Prayer service will be held 6 p.m. Monday with Pastor Gerald Dutton officiating, & funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Pastor Joe McKnight officiating, both will be held at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with interment at Case Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
GEORGE, Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick C. George of Lummi reservation, died today (April 9, 1928), aged 12 years. She was a member of St. Joachin's (sic) Catholic church, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will follow in Lummi cemetery under Homer Mark's direction. The Rev. Father Robert Dillon will officiate. Relatives surviving are the parents; three brothers, Michel and Joseph, of Yakima, and George C. of Lummi reservation, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Finnegan, Yakima, and Mrs. Madeline Bill, of Lummi reservation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Apr 1928) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Michael, 92, of White Swan died Friday (Aug. 8, 1986) in Toppenish. He was born May 31, 1894, on the Lummi Reservation. He had been a resident of White Swan since 1920. Mr. George was a member and former minister of the Independent Shakker of White Swan. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including Nettie Hillaire of Bellingham. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Lummi Shakker Church on Lummi Shore Road. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, also at the Lummi Shakker Church, with Ben Charles officiating. Burial will follow at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Olga M. - Graveside services for Olga M. George, age 83, of 3121 Squalicum Parkway, will be held Tuesday April 19 at 1 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Donald Schatz of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Mrs. George passed away April 15, 1988. She was born January 15, 1905 in Bellingham, MN & has been a resident of Bellingham, WA since 1944. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by 3 sons, Clayton & wife LaDonna George of Bellingham, Norman & wife Sue George of Seattle, Gary & wife Vicki George of Bellingham; 4 daughters Elaine & husband Howard Larson of Seattle, Maxine & husband Forest Coxworth of Albert Lea, MN, Darlene & husband Monte Manwill of Paynes Creek, CA, Marlys & husband Dave Sullins of Ontario, CA; 18 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren & 1 nephew. Arrangements Jones Funeral Home.
GEORGE, Randy G., 35, of Lummi Nation, passed away 1 Oct 2009. Prayer service Mon., Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. at 3325 Whatasen Lane, Bellingham, and funeral services will be held Tues., Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at Wexliem Community Building.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Rebecca - A prayer service for Rebecca "Becky" George of Lummi Reservation will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Wex Li Em Community Center. A funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the center, with Tim Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Ms. George died Sunday, April 9, 2000. She was 28. Ms. George was born Oct. 4, 1971, to Gerald and Judith (Humphreys) George in Bellingham. She enjoyed watching sports, especially football and basketball. She also liked playing bingo. Survivors include daughters LaLaneya Lynn George, Corina Marie Jones and Katrina Ann Jones and son Donavan Lee Jones, all of Lummi Reservation boyfriend Lloyd Jones of Lummi Reservation parents of Lummi Reservation sisters Patricia Ann George of Lummi Reservation and Colleen Lee Ricker of Montana brothers Jason Merle and Travis Allan George, both of Lummi Reservation grandmother Ann Humphreys of Lummi Reservation and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Richard, age 67 years, a resident of Deming his entire life, passed away near Forks, Washington, Friday, August 24, (1951) due to a heart attack. Mr. George is survived by his wife, Louise; one son, Fred George, of Auburn, Wash., and one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Paul, of Alderton, Wash.; also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Clearwater Tabernacle Wednesday, August 29, at 2 p.m. with James Enick officiating. Interment in the Deming cemetery, under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary of Ferndale.
GEORGE, Robert A. - Funeral services for Rob A. George, age 20, of 805 Racine, will be Wed. Jan. 27, 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Rob passed away Fri. Jan. 22, (1982) and is survived by his parents, Clayton & LaDonna George; brother Rich George; grandparents, Max & Alta McClellan, and Olga George all of City; uncles, Jerry & wife Kristie McClellan, Gary & wife Vicki George, all of City, Norman & wife Linnea George of Seattle; aunts, Elaine & husband Howard Larson of Wichita, Kansas, Darlene & husband Monte Manwill of Antioch, Calif., Marlys & husband Dave Sullins of LaHabra, Calif., Maxine & husband Forest Coxsworth of Albert Lea, Minn.; numerous cousins, including Ty McClellan of City; foster sister, Gladys & husband Larry Fowler & children of City and numerous other relatives; close friends, Dave Hanson, Hal Reardon and Ken Bewley; he had gone with Joanie Williams for 20 months,, and for the past 8 months, he has been going with Barb Hood of Puget St., and he had numerous other friends. Rob was born in Bellingham, June 6, 1961, and was a 1980 graduate of Sehome High School; he played football for 6 years in school, and was employed by Hardware Sales. Jones Funeral Home.
GEORGE, Robert A., Sr. age 76, 4295 Lummi Shore Road, Ferndale, died Thurs. Jan. 9, 1992 in Bellingham. He was born on June 22, 1915 in Bellingham to Alex and Lucinda George. He was a lifetime resident of Lummi Nation; was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bellingham First Ward, formerly Lummi Nation Ward. He cooked for man years for the various tribal affairs including the Lummi Stommish celebration. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Edwards George in Oct. 1970; by his daughter Roberta Ann George in Sept. of 1967 and by a brother Leonard George in Feb. 1968. Mr. George is survived by: 3 sons: Robert W. George, Jr. & wife Pat of Ferndale; Leroy George and Sheri Lane of Ferndale; Gerald Merle George and wife Judy of Bellingham; 2 daughters; Marilyn Fornsby of Ferndale and Donna Lee George of Bellingham; 1 step-daughter, Wilma Jenkins and husband Chuck of Concrete, 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; mother-in-law Emma Smith of Lummi; nephew, Dennis Leon of Chilliwack, B.C., niece Shirley Westerbury of Seattle and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Sat. Jan. 11, 1992 at 10 a.m. at the Lummmi Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Scott Road with Bishop C. Arlo Fillmore officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
GEORGE, Robin Mary Helen, (age 49) entered into rest on September 28, 2008 in Bellingham, WA. Robin was born in Chatham, Ontario Canada to Nickolas and Helen Mankis on October 16, 1958. In 1976 she married Jerry Lee George in Surrey, B.C. She worked as a printer and shipper for many years. Robin loved the outdoors, family, friends and of course her cats. Robin is survived by her husband, Jerry Lee in Blaine, WA; brothers, David and Eric Mankis; sister in laws, Janet Zaddack and Donna Wines; brother in laws, Gaylan George, James George and Mike Zaddack. Memorial services for Robin will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the Pastime Tavern 658 Peace Portal Dr., Blaine, WA 98230. Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel Blaine, WA.
GEORGE, Ronald Allen, age 30, lifetime resident of Whatcom County, passed away on Monday, June 24, 1996 on the Lummi Reservation. He was born in Aberdeen to Leroy George and Staci James on November 12, 1965. A great deal of his life was dedicated in service to his Lummi Community at gatherings, assisting with cooking and serving. meals. He married Daisy M. Lorenz-Lane in March 1992 and leaves with her two sons, James George, age 3, and Thomas George, age 1. Mr. George was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert A. and Marion George, Joseph P. James; a brother Michael W. George. He is survived by his parents Leroy George and Staci James; four brothers, James L. George, Donald A. George, Brian C. George, Troy L. George, all of Bellingham; and grandmother Velma (Jefferson) James of Lummi. A Vigil for the Deceased will be held Thursday, June 27, 1996, 7 p.m. with Mr. Vernon Lane officiating. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Friday, June 28, 1996, 10 a.m. with Fr. Frank Walsh, S. J. officiating. Both services will be held at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will follow at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. (From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
GEORGE, Roy S. Sr. 67, of 6401 George Rd., Everson, WA passed away on Sun. Jan. 26, 1992 at his residence. He was born Aug. 17, 1924 to Sam and Beatrice George in Everson, WA. He attended Mt. Baker High School and the Bellingham Voc Tech School. He married Leota Barker in Edmonds, WA on Jan. 6, 1958. He was the founder and director of S.T.O.W.W., Chief of the Nooksack Tribe and Chairman of the Nooksack Tribe. He was recognized for obtaining benefits for the Nooksack Tribe and making the Nooksack Tribe federally recognized. He worked as a logger, a bull dozing business & an electrician through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and also worked for Boeing in Seattle. His hobbies were reading & Indian politics. In his younger years he was a boxer. Survived by wife Leota of the family home; 4 sons, Art & Becky George, Larry & Peggy George, Jeff & Debbie George & Rod George of Washington; daughter, Patte & Marvin Ray of Atlanta, Georgia; 1 sister, Rita Anderson; 16 grandchildren, Susan Day, Roy George III, Georgette George, Marlene Johnson, Julie Schultheis, Greg & Grant Botterson, Randy & Cynthia Hicks, Lisa, Amy, Abby, Anna George, Jennifer, Jessica & Jeffrey George Jr.; 2 great-granddaughters; numerous nieces & nephew. Preceded in death by his son, Roy Jr., parents, Sam & Beatrice George, 3 daughters Beverly, Eileen & Lorraine, 2 brothers, Lawrence & Russell, 2 sisters, Doreen & Susie. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Wed. Jan. 29, 1992, 3 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Sofie Owen. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
GEORGE, Roy S. Jr. of 3221 Balch Road, Bellingham, passed away Thursday September 13, 1984 at the age of 38. He was a life time resident of Whatcom county and worked as a logger. He leaves to survive his wife, Arlene George of Bellingham; 1 son, Roy George III, 2 daughters, Marlene George, &Jeoregette Gee George, all of Bellingham; also his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Roy George Sr. of Everson; 4 brothers, Larry of Walla Walla; Rod & Jeff, both of Everson; Art of Ferndale; 1 sister, Patti Ann Ray of Alabama. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 17 at 11 a.m. in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with cremation to follow. Visitation Saturday 9-1 p.m. & Sunday 4-6 p.m.
GEORGE, Sylvester Joseph, 58, of 1509 E. Victor St, died Friday (Jan. 22, 1982) in a local hospital. He was born Dec. 6, 1923, on the Lummi Reservation. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He is survived by a son, two daughters, his step-parents, two sisters, an aunt, two uncles and five grandchildren. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Moles Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph Brown officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Thomas L. - Visitation for Thomas L. George of Ferndale will be from 5 to 9 tonight at Moles Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at United Church in Ferndale with the Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. A private family graveside service will be Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post No. 7, Bellingham. Mr. George died at home Monday, Nov. 27, 1995. He was 64. Born Aug 21, 1931, to W. A. "Red" and Oasis George in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949. Mr. George served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Toledo during the Korean War. He married Beverly Ann Orth in 1953 in Lakewood, Calif. He worked for the Lynden Tribune for many years, and owned and published the Westside Record Journal from 1970 until his retirement in 1993. Mr. George was active in the Lynden and Ferndale communities, participating in Lynden Jaycees, Little League and Cub Scouts, Ferndale Kiwanis Club, Old Settlers Association and Ferndale Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Carol Unick of Ferndale and Connie Morgan of Custer; son Edward L. George of Mount Vernon; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Tracy M., age 18, of Lummi Reservation, passed away Friday, Dec. 31, (1976). Tracy had been a life time resident of Lummi and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan George of Lummi; 5 brothers, Arnold, Kenny, Phillip, Andrew, Michael all of Lummi; 4 sisters, Arlene, Brenda, Myra, and Marsha all of Lummi. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Josephine Grant, Tues., Jan 4 at 7 p.m. and Wed. Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Dan George Home, Lummi Reservation. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jan 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.GEORGE, Wellington Abbey "Red Duke" of Bellingham died Thursday June 29, 1995, in Bellingham. He was 88. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Leonard C. Eriksen officiating. His ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery at a graveside inurnment service at 2 p.m. Monday. Born Nov. 28, 1906, to Josias and Eva Blanche Abbey George in Port Allegheny, Pa., he moved with his family to Anacortes in 1909. He graduated from Anacortes High School in 1924 and began working as a "printer's devil" for a weekly newspaper. He married Oasis Brilliant Beaty on June 4, 1928, in Anacortes. They moved to Bellingham in 1929, where he worked for Northwest Farm News. In 1936, he bought the Blaine Journal, which he published for 18 months. He returned to the Farm News in 1937, staying there until it folded in 1945. He also worked at a waterfront machine shop, was a linotype operator at The Bellingham Herald and worked as a foreman for The Lynden Tribune. He retired from printing in 1968. He returned to work for his son, Don, who bought Towner Printing in 1973. He worked full time for his son until 1993, when cancer slowed him down. Mr. George enjoyed dancing, camping and bicycle riding. He was preceded in death by his wife on June 14, 1970, and his brothers, Oliver Miller George and McCarey George, both of Long Beach, Calif. Survivors include sons Tom George of Ferndale and Don George of Lynden, daughter Peggy A. Karuza of Bellingham, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, July 1, 1995)GEORGE-MARTIN, Gail - A funeral for Gail Night Sky George-Martin will be at 10 a.m. today at Wex Li Em, the Lummi community center. Burial will be in Lummi Nation Cemetery. Gail died at birth Sunday, March 21, 1999. She was preceded in death by grandparents Wesley and Elizabeth Martin of Lummi Nation. Survivors include parents Duane George and Emmeline Martin, sister Alexis Martin and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
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