HEPLER, Mary Lou (Angell) passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2006, surrounded by close friends and both sons. She was born in Bellingham June 4, 1929 to Jack and Bea Angell, the youngest of four children. While growing up, her life centered around family, school, sports, and lots of friends. In high school she started her first "real" job at Bellingham National Bank as a secretary, staying for 13 years until starting a family. In 1958 Mary Lou wed Dr Earl Hepler, an instructor at Western. During their marriage, two sons were born, they traveled extensively, and lived in such diverse locations as Oregon, Alaska, Ethiopia, and Montana. In 1985, Mary Lou came back home to live, work and spend time with her Mother. Although always involved, it was after her retirement from the Bellingham School District that she was able to dedicate her extra time toward concerns that mattered the most to her. These included volunteering at Wise Buys, the hospital and Stafholt Rest Home, her sisterhood at P.E.O. (she never would tell us what the initials stood for), and church activities. The pinnacle of her retirement started in 1999 after moving to Birch Bay Village. Still able to continue with outside pursuits, it was her ability to relax in the quiet, birdwatch, and walk the many beaches (with or without a lab) that gave the greatest joy. Mary Lou is survived by sons Karl and Kurt, as well as beloved dog Rufus. At her request, there will be no formal funeral services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERB, Alice J., age 95, of 317 N. State, passed away Sun., July 16, (1989). Mrs. Herb had been a life resident of Bellingham and was a member of the Visiting Nurse-Home Health Care, St. Zeta Guild, Aftermath Club, American Glass Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club and the First Congregational Church. She leaves to survive a son, Stuart R. Graham of City; a stepson, F. J. Herb; step-daughter, Mary McMullen, both of City; 2 cousins, Margaret Meurer of Olympia, and Dick Peasley of Seattle; numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, R. C. Graham in 1937 and a son, Gordon in 1945 and husband J. J. Herb in 1959. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs., July 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Donel G. McClellan officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERB, Francis John - F. J. "Bill" Herb, a prominent Bellingham businessman, died Friday, March 5, 1998 in Bellingham. He was 89. Mr. Herb was born Oct. 12, 1908, in Appleton, Wisc., to John Jacob and Clara (Bloch) Herb. He received his education at Duke of Connaught High School in New Westminster, B.C., Gonzaga University in Spokane, and graduated from the University of Washington in 1929. In 1930 (sic), he married Mary Ida Brooks in Bellingham. She preceded him in death in 1984. Mr. Herb was president of Pacific Coast Paper Mills in Bellingham (now the Paper Manufacturing division of Georgia Pacific-Bellingham), vice president of Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Co. of Bellingham (now the Pulp Division of Georgia Pacific-Bellingham), vice president of Westminster Paper Co. of New Westminster, B.C., (now Scott Paper Ltd.) manager of Western Paper Division of Georgia Pacific Bellingham; chairman of the Board of Bellingham National Bank (now Key Bank), director at Puget Sound Power & Light Co. of Bellevue (now Puget Sound Energy), governing board member of St. Joseph Hospital, and director of Mount Baker Recreation Co. His current club and fraternal affiliations included the Washington Athletic Club, Bellingham Rotary Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Golden Tyee Club at the University of Washington, and Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Mr. Herb was involved with numerous civic organizations, including the Bellingham-Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry (past president), United Way of Whatcom County (past president), American Cancer Society of Whatcom County (past president), Catholic Charities of Bellingham (now Catholic Community Services Northwest) and D.A.R.E. Survivors include his son, Nicholas J. Herb of Vashon Island; daughters Frances MacPhee of Bellingham, Mary Ann Wasley of Ferndale, Catherine Thomas and Rose Ann Auld of Bellingham, Gretchen Herb of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Nancy Hutchings of Bellevue. The extended family includes 34 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Basil Foote and Father Patrick Ritter. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERB, Mary Ida, a member of a family that pioneered in Bellingham's pulp and paper mill industry, dies Sunday, (June 3, 1984) at age 76 in a local hospital. She was the wife of F. J. "Bill" Herb of 317 N. State St., whose father started Pacific Coast Paper Mills in the early 1920s. F. J. Herb presided over the company for some 25 years, until it merged with Georgia-Pacific Corp. about 20 years ago. Mary Herb was born April 18, 1908, in Lake Preston, SD and lived in Bellingham since 1925. She was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, women of the Sacred Heart Guild, St. Zita Guild, Women of Rotary, Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Country Club and the Washington Athletic Club of Seattle. She is survived by her husband, one son, six daughters, 34 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Christian wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Mass of Christian burial will be t 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Sacred Heart the Rev. Patrick Ritter officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jun 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERGENHAHN, Dr. Baldwin Ross – Psychologist, Professor, Author, dies at 73 – Bud Hergenhahn was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 21, 1934. After attending Chicago public schools, he served for two years in the United States Army. In 1955, after working as a Forest Ranger at Mt. Saint Helens and serving in the Korean War, he enrolled at Western Washington University and graduated in 1959 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. He earned his Masters from The University of Arizona in 1965, and his Doctorate the very next year. Dr. Hergenhahn spent his thirty-year career at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. His career was peppered with accomplishments and acknowledgements surrounding his cutting edge teaching techniques. He was chairman of the psychology department when he retired in 1996 to focus solely on his writing. His books include Theories of Learning, Theories of Personality, and A History of Psychology. He is survived by his seven children: Laura Hamilton, Linda Gladnick, Karon Webster, Ross Hergenhahn, Keith Hergenhahn, Maxine Jennings and Glenn Hergenhahn and their mother Mary Ann Shar, as well as twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In 2005, Bud returned to Bellingham, Washington where he continued to write. A new edition of his most recent book will be published later this year. It begins with the addition of this Arthur Stanley Eddington quote: "We have found a strange footprint on the shores of the unknown. We have devised profound theories one after another, to account for its origin. At last, we have succeeded in reconstructing the creature that made the footprint. And lo! It is our own." Bud died at his home on Sunday, September 9th, 2007 due to complications from a heart attack he had on July the 4th. He was 73 years old. At the request of Dr. Herghenhahn, there will be no services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 2007) submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERMANUTZ, Linda Kay, passed away the morning of July 9th, 2005, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Santa Rosa, CA, on October 29, 1953. Linda lived in various places while growing up, including Australia. Linda has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1978 where she and her husband Tony raised their three children. Linda's presence will be missed because she was such a loving, caring, compassionate and extraordinary woman! This was seen in her family life and work life as well. Her joys in life were many, but nothing topped being Nana to her grandchildren. She loved being with her family and friends. When Linda needed to relax, nothing worked better than sitting on her deck and taking in the beautiful view either by herself or with Tony! She also enjoyed kayaking and camping with friends. Her favorite place to visit was Deception Pass. Linda worked at Premier Graphics for the last 6 years. She was the kind of person that no matter what, she was there with a kind and encouraging word and always with an open heart for anyone that needed it. Linda will be remembered by all as a very vibrant and beautiful woman! Linda married her loving and devoted husband, Tony Hermanutz on April 30, 1971. She is survived by Tony and their three children, Amity Lipston and husband Robert of Federal Way, Ryan Hermanutz and partner Stephanie of Renton, and Aaron Hermanutz and wife Nikki of Lynden; four grandchildren, Kayla and Anthony Lipston and soon-to-be Zachary Lipston, Kaedan Hermanutz and Amaliya Davis; her mother Patricia Zulick of Bellingham, sister Laura Amyx and husband David of Raleigh, NC, sister Susan Benning of Bellingham, brother Bob Zulick and wife Nancy of Denver, CO, and brother Patrick Zulick and wife Lee of Bridgton, ME; her sisters-in-law Ollie Hermanutz of Denver, CO and Merikay Jost and husband Roy of Boise, ID; brothers-in-law Jon Hermanutz and wife Debbie of Arvada, CO; and by many nieces and nephews, Aimee, Stephanie, Ceicely, Kelsey, Rachel, Nora, Sherry, Patrick, Christopher, Joshua, Andrew, Carla and Ashley. Linda was preceded in death by her brother Carl Zulick.
A graveside service will be held at noon, Tuesday, July 19, in Stillwaters at Greenacres Moles Cemetery followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service in the Bayview Chapel at Jones Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham. At Linda's request, those attending the services are encouraged to wear casual bright colored clothing.

HERMSEN, Amelia Annie - Shortly after her return from morning services at the Church of the Assumption and while she was preparing lunch, Mrs. Amelia Annie Hermsen, 2005 Young street, wife of Joseph N. Hermsen, died suddenly at her home Thursday (Aug. 5, 1937). She was 63 years of age and had lived here thirty-seven years. Mrs. Hermsen was a member of the Assumption church, the Assumption Altar society, the Diocesan council of Catholic women and of the Women of Rotary. She was the mother of Mrs. Mildred Smith and Ed Hermsen, San Francisco; Mrs. Robert Willis, Yakima; Mrs. Robert L. Neilsen, Aberdeen; Miss Katherine Hermsen and Miss Mary Jane Hermsen, Bellingham; Joe V. Hermsen, Renton and John F. Hermsen, Tacoma. Mrs. Hermsen is survived also by four sisters and one brother, Miss Daisy Fleming, Miss Cora Fleming, Miss Marcella Fleming and Mrs. George Shelton, all of Portland, Oregon, and Gus Fleming, Portland; and four grandchildren. Funeral announcements will be made by the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home.

HERMSTEIN, Frank - Following a brief illness, Frank Hermstein, who came to Bellingham from Council Grove, Kan. about two weeks ago, died this morning (Feb. 20, 1922) of his home, 2418 Broadway, at the age of 40 years. He removed to Bellingham for his health. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Hermstein; one son, Glenn, and two daughters, Violet and Gladys, all of Bellingham, and by his father, August Hermstein, of Council Grove. The body, which is in Arthur C. Harlow's care, will be taken to Council Grove by the family who will leave here tomorrow evening.

HERNANDEZ, Albert J., Ferndale, entered the gates of Heaven September 26, 2008. He was born December 19, 1927 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Ben and Anna (Christmas) Hernandez. Al farmed with his father until he entered military service during World War II. He served in the newly formed U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic. He proudly tested the original F89 fighter plane and the still flying C130 cargo plane at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. He served in Germany as crew leader, repairing military aircraft, until his discharge. In 1952 Al trained for an auto body repair career and owned Al's Body and Radiator Repair in Bellingham. In 1960 he began raising beef cattle. In 1973 he enjoyed Campground Membership Sales as a successful career, retiring in 1993. Until recently, Al and wife Barb traveled the U.S. as members of NACO/Thousand Trails. He is a member of Ferndale Heritage Society and American Legion. Al's latest enjoyment was spending summers on his tractor and winters at his home in Mission, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mothers, Bea and Sarah; first wife, Shirley; in-laws Al and Mabel Lincoln; brothers, Carson, "Bennie" Hernandez, Bellingham; Eugene Hernandez, 1943 WWII, Austria; children, Michael Hernandez, Sr., 1992, Marla (Sorenson) Maassen, 1989 and Jeffrey Sorenson, 1998. Al's wonderful personality and charisma will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara (Lincoln); son Frank Hernandez, Glacier; sister, Annabell (Charlie) Aahhitty, Moore, OK; brother, Joe (Geri) Buschman, OK City, OK.; daughter-in-law Kathy Marlowe. Grandchildren; Frank Hernandez, Nashville, TN; Jody (Dawn) Hernandez, Lynden; Dana Hernandez; Mike (Stephanie) Hernandez, Murfreesboro, TN; Cody Craig, Birch Bay; and Eric Sorenson, Ferndale. Great-grandchildren; Kent Hernandez, Suwanee, GA; Bree Ann Hernandez, Lynden; Abby and Kiera Hernandez, Murfreesboro, TN and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held October 11, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Ferndale Senior Center, 1998 Cherry Street, Ferndale. A memorial celebration will be held later in Mt. View, Oklahoma.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERNANDEZ, Gilbert Joseph, Sr., 65, of 2726 Alderwood, Bellingham, died Nov. 18, 1993 in Bellingham. He was born February 5, 1928 in Porterville, CA to Lazaro and Jessie Hernandez and was a resident of Whatcom Co. for over 40 years. He was employed by Uniflite in the 1950's and later with Intalco from 1965 until illness forced his retirement. Mr. Hernandez was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. He fought a courageous battle with cancer during the past ten years. Survivors: son, Brian Hernandez of Seattle; 2 daughters, Benita Hernandez of Bellingham; Beverly Hernandez of Bellingham; 4 brothers, Leo, Felix, Larry and Rudy Hernandez of California; 2 sisters, Vicky Misenheimer and Flory Denham, both of California; grandchildren, Lindsay, Daniel and Eric Hernandez, all of Bellingham. He was preceded in death by a son, Gilbert Hernandez Jr. in 1990. Visitation Sunday Nov. 21, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 22 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Greenacres Funeral Home with Sister Mary Thorne of The Church of The Assumption officiating. Graveside military honors by members of Albert J. Hamilton Post #7 American Legion. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Nov 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERNANDEZ, Michael Albert Sr. - Former resident of Bellingham and Ferndale, Michael Albert Hernandez Sr., 43, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1992, in Stockton, Calif. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greenacres Memorial Park followed by a military ceremony by Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. He was born Oct. 7, 1948 in Riverside, Calif. to Alert and Shirley Hernandez. They moved to Bellingham where he attended Franklin Elementary School. He attended Ferndale schools and was involved in football and choir. From 1966 to 1970 he served in the Army, and was wounded twice during his 18-month tour in Vietnam. He married Cheryl Hartman. Until he became disabled from a back injury, he worked in construction in several southwestern and southern states. Survivors include a son, Michael A. Hernandez Jr. of Idaho; stepsons Shawn Hartman and Ricky Hartman, both of Cottonwood, Calif.; former wife Cheryl Watson of Idaho; parents Albert and Barbara Hernandez of Bellingham and mother Shirley Stroud of Las Vegas; grandmothers Shirley Orde of Bellingham and Sarah Hernandez of Pampa, Texas; brothers Frank Hernandez and Jeff Sorenson, both of Ferndale; and numerous nieces and nephews. A cedar tree has been planted in his memory in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERRICK, Edith E., age 82, passed away on Monday July 20th, 2009 in Bellingham, WA. She was born March 5, 1927 in Mount Vernon, WA to Ernest and Helga (Fors) Anderson. Edith married Jack Herrick on October 1, 1943 in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Edith worked many years at the Bellingham Bon Marche before she became a secretary at Sehome High School. Her interests were many. She found pleasure in boating and was a past member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Edith was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing new recipes for family and friends. She was also a master gardener with the ability to bring life and beauty to everything she touched. Edith is survived by her husband Jack Herrick; sons Steve (AnaLyn) Herrick and Rick (Jennifer) Herrick; grandsons Bryar and Kenny; granddaughter Genesee, and sister Marilyn Cooley. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Wednesday July 29th at Moles Funeral Homes Bayview Chapel, 2465 Lakeway Dr. Bellingham, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERRIN, Beatrice "Betty" Anna passed away August 1, 2007 in Bellingham, WA. Born to William James and Effie Viola (Cornell) Jenkins on April 20, 1918 in Bellingham, Betty graduated from Whatcom High School in 1936 and was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. She married Wesley Lincoln Herrin on August 5, 1939 in Bellingham. They had 5 children and owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. Betty was a hard working, loving, and caring person who was much loved by her family and friends. Active in her community, she belonged to the North Bellingham PTA, served as a 4-H leader, and was a 50 year member of the Grange, first in North Bellingham and then in Haynie. She also maintained active memberships in the Whatcom County Cattleman's Association, Skagit County Cattlewomen's, and the Sunrise Baptist Church of Custer. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Wesley, granddaughter Debby Jane Moldenhauer, and sisters Dorothy Dixon, Eloise Wagar and Marion Finzel. She is survived by daughters Lois Hindman (Glenn) of Bellingham; Beatrice Akina of Everett, WA; sons Dwight Herrin (Kathy) of Lakeland, FL; Dean Herrin (Rosalie) of Ferndale, WA; and Ron Herrin (Linda) of Hoquiam, WA; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Marjorie Seely (Dan) of Lakewood, WA: brother-in-law Russell Herrin (Sandy) of Edmonds, WA; cousin Phyllis Weisenburger of Bellingham and nephew Richard Wagar (Monta) of Bellingham. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 2 pm at Sunrise Baptist in Custer. The family is very thankful for the wonderful care Betty received during her stay at the Highland Care Center. Arrangements are under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERROLD, Homer Howard of 4854 Alder St, Ferndale, died March 9 in Yuma, Ariz. He was 77. Mr. Herrold was born Sept. 2, 1908 in Chillicothe, Mo. He lived for a time in Astoria, Ore. He was a member of the Astoria Post, American Legion, and worked for Safeway stores in Astoria for 25 years before moving to Ferndale 15 years ago. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the family home; two sons, John of Novato, Calif., and Francis of Concord, Calif.; two daughters in Illinois and Honolulu; two stepdaughters, Anita Dargatz of Hillsboro, Ore., and Jeanette Ockerman of Olympia; a stepson, Gary Marincovich of Astoria, Ore.; three brothers, a sister; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Northwest Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, 5977 Northwest Road. Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERROLD, Mary Frances, age 102, died in Vista, CA Tues. Aug. 27, 1991. She was born in Naples, New York, August 25, 1889, the daughter of George and Cora Rosebuck Watrous. At the age of 2 years she came with her family to Washington, settling in Bellingham. She was educated in Bellingham where she received a degree at the Normal School in Education, now known as Western Washington College. She taught school in Bellingham and married Arthur Herrold there September 28, 1915. The family came to La Conner in 1939 where Mr. Herrold was affiliated with the salmon cannery business. Mr. Herrold preceded her in death in 1973. In 1985 Mrs. Herrold removed to Vista, CA to be with her daughter there, where she has resided since. She was a member of the LaConner United Methodist Church and the circles of the church, The Bilikin Club and had been a volunteer at the LaConner Library for a number of years. Survivors are; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Mary Rebecca and Eric Nelson of Vista, CA; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, George R. Herrold of Seattle and Alfred and Jean Marie Herrold of LaConner; 7 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Her parents, 1 son Arthur, 1 daughter Genie Hudson, a sister Genie Foster, a brother, Willis Watrous have preceded her in death also. Graveside funeral services will be held in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Friday August 30, 1991 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Paul Jensen of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow the services under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

HERSMAN, Gertrude Minnie - Visitation for Gertrude "Trudy" Minnie Hersman of Lynden will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday in Lynden Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at First Reformed Church with the Rev. Marc deWaard officiating. Mrs. Hersman died Monday, April 28, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 73. Born June 17, 1923, to Chester and Ethelyn Bronk Smith in Blue Point, N.Y., she attended school in New York. She married Howard Hersman on June 20, 1943, in Staten Island, N.Y. Mrs. Hersman moved to Whatcom County in the 1940s. She worked for Lynden School District for 21 years, as a custodian and then as a secretary. A member of First Reformed Church and the Order of Eastern Star, Lynden Chapter No. 12, she enjoyed traveling. Mr. Hersman was preceded in death by her husband in 1979 and by her brother, Chester Smith. Survivors include sons Wayne Hersman and Craig Hersman, both of Lynden, and Clifford Hersman of Kirkland; daughter Irene Assink of Lynden; and seven grandchildren.

HERSMAN, Lewis Henry - A memorial service for Lewis Henry Hersman of Lynden will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 3 at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Conner officiating. Mr. Hersman died of lung disease on Sunday, Dec. 17, 1995, in Yuma, Ariz. He was 86. Born May 10, 1909 to Sella Maretta Lewis and Charles Henry Hersman in Meeker, Okla., he moved to Lynden in 1923. Mr. Hersman graduated from Lynden High School in 1927. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Tennessee and married Mildred Miller Harvey on Aug. 10, 1931. Mr. Hersman was a member of the Washington Egg and Poultry Association for 35 years, served on the Egg Council and was state director of what became Western Farmers. He also worked in local lumber mills and for Northwest Propane. He was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church for 72 years and served the church in many capacities, including teaching Sunday school. He was a member of the Lynden School Board for 10 years, Lynden Kiwanis Club and Good Sam Club. Mr. Hersman spent winters in Arizona, where he belonged to the Snowbirds Club. He was active in square dancing and round dancing. He was preceded in death by son Richard Henry Hersman, brother Howard Hersman and sister Margaret. Survivors include his wife of Yuma, sons Kenneth Hersman of Deming and Donald Henry Hersman of Everett, daughter Sharlene Hauge of Kirkland, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERSTAD, Marie J., 82, of Bellingham, passed away Mon. Nov. 18, 2002 at a local care facility. Marie was born Sept. 18, 1920 to John M. & Anna E. (Birkland) Herstad in Superior, WI. After completing her education in Superior, she moved to St. Paul, MN, where she was employed by Minnesota Mining Company for 38 years. She enjoyed traveling & traveled extensively. Marie was very family oriented even though she had no children of her own. She enjoyed nieces & nephews very much. Two brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include: sister, Betty Sartori of Bellingham brother, Bert Herstad of MN numerous nieces & nephews, including Sharon Holeman of Ferndale & Mark Sartori of Shelton. A private family graveside inurnment will be held at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Nov 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HERZOG Matthew Todd - Matthew Todd Herzog's life tragically ended at the age of 27 Thursday, September 13, 2001, while serving in the line of duty with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. He was born to Todd and Margaret Herzog on April 30, 1974 in Columbia, South Carolina. For the first 13 years of his life, Matt resided in many areas of the country with his family before his dad retired from the United States Navy and his family settled in Western Washington. Matt graduated from Olympic High School in Silverdale, WA in 1992 and from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 1996. He began his law enforcement career with the Pullman Police Department in 1996 and was a five-year veteran officer with Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. Matt resided in Bellingham and is survived by his wife Amy, whom he met while attending WSU and married on May 22, 1999 in Bellingham, his parents of Kingston, WA, sister Kimberly and her husband Eric Anderson of Silverdale, WA, grand-parents, John and Veronica Gorzelic, William and Doris Herzog all of Bethlehem, PA, father and mother-in-law Steven and Kay Johnson of Lynnwood, WA brothers-in-law, Kirt Johnson and Jeff and his wife Suzanne Johnson all of Moses Lake, WA and many other dear friends and colleagues. Matt's love and devotion for his family, friends, and law enforcement career were endless. Matt found happiness in making others happy and his spirit will live forever in those who love him. Visitation will be held Tues., Sept. 18, 2001 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral service for family and friends will be held at 8:30 a.m., Wed. Sept. 19, 2001 at the Church of the Assumption, followed by a public Officer's Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, both in Bellingham. Jones-Moles Funeral Home
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Sep 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HESLEP, Rory Lynn, age 41, passed from this world on October 11, 2007. He was born to Dwight and Dawn Heslep of Bellingham on March 15, 1966 in Oak Harbor Washington. Rory was a 1984 Meridian High School graduate. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union since 1988, and worked on many local pipe fitting jobs. Rory loved playing and coaching baseball, fly fishing, and was an avid computer enthusiast. Rory was preceded in death by his grandfather, Truman Heslep; and uncles, Rod Fryer, and Jackie Heslep. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Michelle Matchett; son, Jory of Seattle; and daughter, Matia, of the family home; along with his parents; brother, Lance (Gina) Heslep of Lynden; sisters, Renae (Nathan) Hull of Everson, and Renee Bernaert of Hawaii; grandparents, Don and Norma Fryer of Bellingham and Thelma Heslep of Arkansas; aunt, Trudy June Collison of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews who will miss him terribly. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ten Mile Grange at the corner of Hannegan and Pole roads.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HESS, Arthur A., age 79, of 6117 Portal Way, Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25. Mr. Hess had been a resident of Ferndale for 15 years and is survived by several friends including Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rustand of Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. David B. Nelson Friday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Nov 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HESS, Edith D. - Memorial services for Edith D. Hess, 80, will be at 11 am Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Mrs. Hess, 5464 Bell-West Drive, died at home Tuesday. Cremation will be by Whatcom Cremation Association, with burial of remains to follow at a private family service at Woodlawn Cemetery. She was born Aug. 26, 1908, in Boone, Iowa, and moved to Whatcom County four years ago. She worked for J.C. Penney Co. Inc. in California, retiring as an office manager. She was a member of a Methodist church in Lakewood, Calif, and was a member of the Emblem Club. Hess also was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include her husband Joseph; a daughter Beverly George of Ferndale; a sister Hazel Whittich of Keokuk, Iowa; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 May 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HESS, Rollie J. - Funeral services for Rollie J. Hess, Blaine resident who died Tues in a Bellingham hospital, will be held Fri. at 2 p.m. in the McKinney funeral home in Blaine. Rev. W. A. Brown will officiate, and cremation will follow. Mr. Hess had resided in Blaine the past 46 years. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. A. Griggs and Mrs. Rose Smith, and a number of nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Dec 1952) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HESSELGRAVE, Carol, age 54 of Bellingham, passed away at her home, Thursday, January 25, 2007. She was born July 8, 1952 in Arlington, WA and lived in Darrington, Walla Walla and Bellingham. Carol is survived by her husband Jim, 2 daughters Cindy Liebendorfer and Katrina Bash, 3 sons David and George Hesselgrave and Ron Jones. Services will be held Saturday, January 27, 2007, 2 p.m. at the Fountain Community Church, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HESSELGRAVE, William Ernest "Bill" was born on May 8, 1921 in Sumas, Washington, and passed away on August 25, 2003 in Bellingham, after an extended illness. He graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1939 and worked on local farms for several years. In 1950 he bought the Bellingham Sumas Stage Lines previously owned by his father and began a career of bus driving which he enjoyed for almost fifty years. In addition to the daily run between Abbotsford, B.C. and Bellingham, he also took chartered groups such as Jobs Daughters, Rainbow Girls, sports and music groups from Western and Whatcom County high schools, all over the state. In 1964, he bought Puyallup Sumner Stages and moved to Sumner, Washington where he lived for many years. He began a seniors tour group, Puget Sound Tours, and enjoyed taking them all over the country, including Alaska, Hawaii and Washington D.C. He enjoyed passengers of all ages and hauled Pierce County high schools and university sports teams and bands to their many varied events over the decades. He eloped and married Peggy Usher December 29, 1994 in Reno, Nevada. Words cannot express the depth of Bill's generosity and giving heart for family, friends and strangers alike. No one ever stopped by to see Bill without going away with something from him. He was always willing to provide a helping hand to those in need. Bill is survived by his sister Hazel Beltz of Portland, Oregon nephews and nieces: Jim and Carol Hesselgrave, and sons George and David of Bellingham, Steve and Torchie Corey and son Jonathan of Snohomish, Tom and Patricia Beltz-Moore of Wilsonville, Oregon, Larry and Sheryl Burke and sons Travis and Troy of Arlington, and Tamara Belts of Bellingham. Bill was preceded in death by his brother George, sister Marjorie, and wife Peggy. Services will be held at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church, Saturday, August 30th at 11 a.m., with internment at Sumas Cemetery, followed by a light lunch served at the church. The arrangements and services are by The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium of Bellingham.

HETRICK, Gilbert - At his request, a private family service will be held for Gilbert F. Hetrick of Bellingham. Mr. Hetrick died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at his home. He was 81. Born April 5, 1918, to Quincy and Daisy Hetrick in Danville, Ill., he moved to Bellingham on Oct. 12, 1933. Mr. Hetrick worked in the coal mining and logging industries. He also worked for Bellingham Sash & Door. On Sept. 8, 1936, he married Mary Bell Jorgenson. Mr. Hetrick joined the Local 276 Labor Union in October 1945. Survivors include his wife, of the family home daughters Thelma Holttum of Bellingham and Velma Henifin of Plains, Mont. son Gilbert V. Hetrick of Everson 11 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

HETTERLEY, Arthur H. - A family graveside memorial service for Arthur H. Hetterley of Blaine, formerly of Sedro-Woolley and Bellingham, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mr. Hetterley died Friday, May 19, 2000, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. He was 88. Born Dec. 21, 1911, to Phillip and Juliana Hetterley in Hazelton, N.D., he was one of 12 siblings. On July 30, 1938, he married Frances B. Martz in McIntosh, S.D. While in the Dakotas, he worked as a rancher and farmer. In 1942, he moved to Bellingham, where he worked as a boilermaker for Weldit Tank & Steel. He retired as a machinist from Western Gear of Everett. Mr. Hetterley had attended Sedro-Woolley Baptist Church since 1976. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. His son Larry Hetterley, six brothers and five sisters died previously. One grandchild also died previously. Survivors include his wife, son Robert Hetterley of Bellingham, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawwson.

HETTERLY, George Alfred - Graveside services for George Alfred Hetterly of Lynden will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Dick Vriesman officiating. Mr. Hetterly died Thursday, Aug. 4, 1994 at Christian Rest Home. He was 80. Born April 12, 1914 in Tenvick, ND to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hetterly, Russian immigrants, he had seven brothers and five sisters. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps in North Dakota and Montana and rode in may rodeos because of his love for the sport and horses. In 1941, he moved to Whatcom County where he worked for Boeing Co. and was a welder, log truck driver and a barber. He married Angela Russell Mariotto in Ferndale in 1949. They adopted three boys four years later. They also had twin girls and a son, who all died at birth. Angele Hetterly died in 1975. Mr. Hetterly married Lil Jorrison on Jan. 10, 1981 in Walla Walla. Survivors include his wife of Lynden; son Warren Hetterly of Lynden, Lee Hetterly of Everson and Alan Hetterly of Panama City, Fla.; brother Art Hetterly of Burlington; sister Tilly Howard of South Dakota; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEUMAN, Cecelia D., age 71 of 409 York St, passed away in a local rest home Sat., July 21, (1979). A longtime resident of the B'ham area, she was a member of the Haven of Rest Club. Surviving are a daughter Delores Wassenaar of Everson; a son Robert Gilberg in Calif.; a sister, Mona Johnson, B'ham; a brother, Herbert Hanson of Lynden; also 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Veroske-Jerns Funeral Chapel, Wed., July 25 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Myron D. Hilty officiating. Burial in Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEUN, Eleanor M age 63 of 2726 Alderwood Ave., passed away Friday Oct. 4, 1985. She was born Jan. 13, 1922 in Bellingham, and was a lifetime resident of the city. She is survived by her aunt Mildred Henderson and cousin Betty Johnson both of Olympia. Private memorial services will be held. Cremation and inurnment Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEUSER, Alene Elverum - A service for Alene Elverum Heuser of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. Private family burial will be Thursday in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Heuser died Sunday, March 19, 1995 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 81. Born May 25, 1913, to Frederick and Mary Alrem Barnes in Kenderville, Iowa, she attended school in Kenderville and graduated from Winona State Teachers College in California. She married Harold Walter Heuser in 1932 in Lanesboro, Minn. He preceded her in death in 1943. She raised her children in Minnesota and moved to Fairfield, Calif. in 1957 and to Bellingham in 1988. Mrs. Heuser worked as an elementary school teacher most of her life retiring at the age of 65. Survivors include sons Duane Heuser of Bellingham and Paul Heuser of Tacoma; and daughter Margaret Herbert of San Francisco. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEWITT, Harley Walter - Funeral services for Harley Walter Hewitt, 81, will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Lemley Funeral Home with cremation to follow at Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park in Mount Vernon. Mr. Hewitt was born in Bellingham in 1891 and had lived in Sedro Woolley the past 16 years. He was a retired supervisor for the American Can Company of Seattle. Survivors include the widow, Delma of Clear Lake; one daughter, Ruth Erickson of Seattle; one son, Harlan W. of Portland; two stepchildren, Delma Daves of Springfield, Ore., and George Albert Johnson in Idaho; five grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Dec 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEWITT, Herbert, age 64 of 1014 W. Smith Road, passed away Sunday, September 13, 1981. He was a retired truck driver and bus driver for the Ferndale School District and spent many years as an Alaska Fisherman. He is survived by his wife Opal; his son Larry Montgomery; 3 daughters Delores Den Hartog; Jackie Stewart; and Eileen Anderson; a brother David Hewitt, all of Bellingham; a sister Laura Williams of Ellensburg; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday, September 18, 1981 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. Edgar Starr officiating. Arrangements by Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Sep 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEWITT, Opal Irene, a lifelong Bellingham resident, passed away on April 23, 2008 in Bellingham. She was born April 11, 1918 in Bellingham to Ethel and Frank Bragg. Opal worked as a seamstress from 1949 until she retired in 1983. She also loved sewing for her kids and grandkids. Her joy in life was to travel to Reno and to Nashville. She loved going to Bingo and taking her grandkids along. Opal leaves behind her daughter Delores (Gene) Den Hartog, grandchildren Vicki (David) Bradford, Tony (Theresa), Rocky (Becky), Bambi, Joe (Mary) Den Hartog, Kelly (Julie) Hatch, Larry (Bev) Hatch, several great and great great-grandchildren, brothers Norman Weatherby of Bellingham, Glenn Weatherby of Oregon, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, her step-father Bill Weatherby, brother Darrel Bragg, daughter Jackie Stewart, granddaughter Dorcas Hatch, and two great-grandchildren. There will be a gathering of families and friends at Woodlawn Cemetery on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Jerns Funeral Chapel Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Apr 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEWITT, Robert - Ferndale resident Robert "Bob" Hewitt passed away on January 3, 2008. He was born on April 28, 1926, in Gas City, Indiana, to John and Susie Hewitt. During WWII he served in the Navy on a Destroyer Escort in the South Pacific and received an honorable discharge after 6 years of service. He enjoyed camping and fishing. In his later years he could usually be found at the Ferndale Senior Center where he enjoyed woodcarving and other activities with his many friends. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Bill Crawford of Ferndale, grandson Christopher Pitcher who is in the Navy and stationed in San Diego, and his brother Dick Hewitt of Missoula, Montana. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Hewitt, his brothers Wayne and Ray Hewitt, and his sister Phyllis Shields. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Ten Mile Cemetery near Bellingham, with Military Honors by the American Legion Post #7 of Bellingham. All are welcome. A memorial service will be held at the Ferndale Senior Center, date and time yet to be determined. Arrangements have been entrusted to Valley Funeral Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEYANO, Kerry Jay - Funeral services for Kerry Jay Heyano, 9, of Seattle, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park. He died Wednesday (Sept. 10, 1975) at Children's Orthopedic Hospital. He is survived by his parents, John Heyano of Anchorage, Alaska and Betty Jean Heyano of Seattle; three brothers, Carl of Alaska, John and Scott of Seattle; two sisters, Matilda Wendt, Beverly Heyano of Alaska; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Merle Barnhardt of Ferndale and Mr. and Mrs. Lars Wahl of Dillingham, Alaska. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEYES, Ruth M., age 74 of 526 W. Lake Samish Dr., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, (1975). A resident for the past 45 years and was a member of the Calvery (sic) Temple. Survived by her husband, William; a daughter, Mrs. Lauramae Terry; 5 grandchildren, all of Everson. Funeral services Friday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon and Rev. Hugh Cantelon officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 223 Jan 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEYES, William, age 87, of 2400 Donovan St., passed away Thurs., May 22, (1986). Mr. Heyes had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 82 years and was retired from the National Adjustment Service; a veteran of WWI; member of the Calvary Temple. He leaves to survived a daughter, Lauramae Terry and husband Jack of Everson; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Ruth McAdams of Hemit, Calif, Maude Fischer and Edna Eastwood, both of Bellingham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thurs. May 29 at 2 p.m. at the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Ernest Frances officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEYKAMP, Mary, age 79 of Rt. 2, Deming, passed away Wednesday, August 1, (1973). Mrs. Heykamp had been a Whatcom county resident for the past 51 years. Survivors include 3 sons, Jack of Cottage Grove, Oregon, William and Harry, both of Seattle; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Bowles of Redwood City, Calif.; Mrs. Patricia Rehm and Miss Maybelle Heykamp, both of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 6 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEYKAMP, William, 71, of Bellingham, passed away quietly at the Leopold on Nov. 22, 2005. Bill was born June 13, 1934 in Bellingham, WA to Hugh and Mary Heykamp. He lived with his parents and five siblings on the family farm in VanZandt and graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1953. Bill moved to Seattle and began a career as a truck driver. He married and had two sons, David and Paul. After retiring from driving truck, Bill moved back to Bellingham where he enjoyed reading and gardening. Bill is survived by a sister Patricia, son David and wife Ellen, son Paul and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 on Thursday, December 1 at Greenacres Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEYSER, Joshua Hans 1984-2009 God called our beloved son Joshua home unexpectedly Thursday, July 30th. He was born to John & Carol Heyser on May 31, 1984 in Bellingham, WA. Joshua is survived by his parents, his sisters Cherri, Debbie, Miriam, Stacy, and Whitney, his brothers Kenney, Scott, Stephen, and Stanley, his 6 nephews, and 2 nieces whom he was very proud of, and was very excited about the coming birth of his newest niece or nephew. Joshua loved animals and often went to animal shelters, and spent hours sitting on the floor playing with the cats, and dogs there. He loved collecting rocks, sketching pictures, working on the book about the Little Mermaid, which he submitted to Disney. Joshua loved playing his DS, especially the Pokey-man games, and had submitted ideas for new games to Nintendo. Joshua had a very generous and loving soul. One of the things he looked forward to most was coming back to the farm for family celebrations, and holidays, or just to spend time with his family, and pets. He spent a lot of time shopping for just the perfect present for all, and often gave many presents to all for every occasion. We love you so much Joshua, and shall miss you terribly! You made the world a better place to live because you were here. Viewing will be held on Aug 6th at 1-5 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home, 5700 Northwest Dr. A graveside service will be held on Friday Aug 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5977 Northwest Dr., and a memorial service at Rome Community Bible Church at 2720 Mt Baker Highway at noon, with a meal to follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HEYSER, Rachelle Alberta, age 51, of Star Rt., Deming, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Oct. 19, (1960). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 13 years, Mrs. Heyser leaves to survive her husband, John H. Sr., of Bremerton; two sons, Jerry Denn, of Milton, Wash., and John H. Heyser Jr., of Star Rt., Deming; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Leno, of Auburn, Mrs. Lois Schatz, of Eagle Point, Ore., and Mrs. Iris Daniels, of Puyallup; mother, Mrs. Minnie St. Martin, and grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Sideen, both of Everett; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Don Heppler, of Klamath Falls, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Olga May Lindstrom, of Bellingham, Mrs. Winnifred Elkins, of Seattle, and Mrs. Lillian Parks, of Everett. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger, Friday, Oct. 21, at 2:30 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

HEYSER, Rosa B., age 70, passed away in a local convalescent center Tuesday, Sept. 16, (1975). She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 66 years and was employed with the telephone company for 31 years. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, the Salvation Army, Business and Professional Womens Club, Spanish American War Auxiliary, Salvation Army Home League, The League of Mercy and Senior Citizens Activity Center. She leaves to survive 4 sisters Mrs. Anna Mildred Edwards of Bellingham, Mrs. Mary Goneis of Port Angeles, Mrs. Margaret Anderson of Astoria, Oregon and Mrs. Kitty O'Toole of Portland, Ore. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKEY, Glenn M. - A funeral for Glenn M. Hickey will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with evangelist Jack Keller officiating. Military honors will be by the Albert J. Hamilton Post, American Legion. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Hickey of 448 W. Pole Road died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996 at Christian Health Care Center. He was 76. Born April 30, 1920 to Arthur and Edith Marr Hickey in Bellingham, he lived in Whatcom County all his life. He married RosaLee Harvey on April 24, 1943 in Abilene, Texas. Mr. Hickey served in the U.S. Army during World War II, participating in the Normandy Beach landing and the Battle of the Bulge. He established and operated a dairy farm until his retirement in 1980. A member of Church of Christ in Ferndale, Mr. Hickey enjoyed roller skating and square dancing. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Lynn Hickey of Everson, Joe Hickey of Lynden and Ben Hickey of Acme; daughter Judy Fison of Lynden; brothers Earl Hickey of Bellingham and George Hickey, Paul Hickey and David Hickey, all of Lynden; sister Mary Einne of Everson; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jan 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKEY, Lelah M. - Graveside service for Lelah M Hickey, age 95, of 1509 E. Victor St., will be Tuesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation hours Mon, July 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Hickey passed away Wed., July 6, 1983. She is survived by her daughter Josephine and husband Tom Higman of Mt. Vernon; sons, Roy Hickey of South Carolina and Oliver Whitlatch of Washington; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hickey was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 90 years. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKEY, Patrick L. of Bellingham died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1993, at Shuksan Convalescent Center. He was 66. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Westford Funeral Home Chapel. Born March 2, 1926, in Blaine to Patrick and Pearl Hickey, he was the last mail carrier on the Osage a mail boat delivering to the San Juan Islands. He also worked as a truck driver. He served in the Navy and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing and visiting with friends. Mr. Hickey married Betty Robinson on June 8, 1985, in Seattle. She survives him at the family home. Other survivors include sons Michael Hickey and Dave Hickey, both of Everett; daughter Nancy Qunell of Long Beach, Calif.; stepson Chris Zorotovich of Bellingham; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKEY, Patty, age 66, of 5411 Shields Rd., Bellingham passed away at home Sunday, March 18, 1984. Mrs. Hickey had been a resident of Whatcom Co since 1956 and is survived by her husband Patrick Hickey of Bellingham; two stepsons, Michael and wife Tami Hickey of Marysville; David Joseph Hickey of Everett; one stepdaughter Nancy and husband Paul Quesnell of Lynnwood; 5 stepgrandchildren, numerous nieces. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Maynard Oss Thurs. March 22 at 1 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKEY, Paul F. - A graveside service for Paul F. Hickey of Lynden will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lynden Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Mr. Hickey died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 65. Born Jan. 7, 1932, to Arthur and Edith Marr Hickey, in Bellingham, he attended Meridian and Lynden schools. Mr. Hickey worked in agriculture as a laborer and enjoyed traveling in his pickup truck and dancing. He was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel VanDiest, and brothers Jack DeVries and Glen Hickey. Survivors include brothers Earl Hickey of Bellingham and George Hickey and David Hickey, both of Lynden, sister Mary Eiene of Everson and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

HICKINBOTHAM, Norma E. went home to be with her Lord on March 19, 2005 at the age of 91. She was born on April 2, 1913 and she lived in Birch Bay her whole life, becoming the oldest native Birch Bay resident. Norma came to accept Jesus as her Savior when she was 47 years old, and it was a decision that changed her life. She was very involved with CEF and helped in researching the CEF Bible. Norma taught children and adults alike for many years in Bible studies, Sunday schools and Good News Clubs. For several years, she went to Hawaii and taught there. Norma is survived by her beloved husband, Al of 57 years, and by many dear family members and friends. They will all miss her very much. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Ferndale Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:30 a.m., in the Greenacres Moles Funeral home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKOK, Elizabeth "Betty," age 74, of Bellingham, passed away on August 30, 2004. She was born August 20, 1930 to Gomer and Lucille Owens (Fields) in Paris, Arkansas. In November of 1950, Betty married her high school sweetheart, Robert "Bob" Hickok. She was an active member of the California Public Employee Association, the Bellingham Alumni Band, and the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Betty was an Employment Claims Specialist with the California State Employment Department until her retirement in 1985. She enjoyed sewing clothing for her children when they were young, and camping with the whole family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gomer Owens Sr. and Lucille Owens Gill; a younger sister, Bobbie Owens Viereck; a younger brother, John Owens; and her step-father, Doyle Gill. Betty is survived by her husband Bob; their children, Robert Jr. and wife Mary, Eugene and wife Vickie, Barbara Olson and husband Evan, Sharon Mitchell and husband Nick; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her brother Gomer Owens, Jr. and wife Kay; her sister Judith Moline and husband Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service held at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2004. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 2004) Ssubmitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKOK, Juanita J., beloved mother and grandmother, Juanita J. Hickok passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2002. She was 86. Juanita was born February 6, 1916 in Condon, Oregon to Theodore and Nellie (Huber) Nickelsen. She moved to Bellingham in the early 1920's. Juanita married Zerril Hickok July 12, 1943. Together they celebrated their love with the birth of their two boys. Her brother Ted Nickelsen, sister Lorraine Shearer, and husband Zerril Hickok preceded Juanita in death. Juanita is survived by her two sons Bill and Bob Hickok of Bellingham, with whom she lived for the last two and one-half years daughter-in-law Linda Hickok three grandchildren, whose lives are truly blessed because of her: Gary, Scott and wife Shelly, and Kristie Hickok all of Bellingham niece, Judy Hopkins of Steilacoom sister-in-law, Aline Nickelsen of Tacoma three great grandchildren, whom she adored: Zachary Hickok, Bryson and Dylan Hickok, "God broke the mold when He made those boys." Juanita was truly an amazing mother and grandmother and had many special friends. Juanita will be remembered most for her charm, wit and being a lady that had a unique saying for everything. Her love for her boys and her family and friends was only one of her amazing qualities. She enjoyed the outdoors, reading, crocheting and just being with her family. She will be missed terribly but we are comforted by her reunion with her great love after 25 years of separation, and knowing the two of them are happily looking over the family they built. The family would like to send out a special thanks to all of the nurses and staff at Alderwood Adult Home. As per request by Juanita, a graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2002 at Woodlawn Cemetery next to Zerril Hickok's grave. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKOK, Orma Lee, born in Canton, Kansas on April 13, 1921, died Wednesday November 19, 2003 at the age of 82. She resided at 1609 Carolina with her daughter Dedra Greaves and JD. She passed away with her family by her side. Orma moved to Bellingham in the late 1940's. She worked at Senuty Pharmacy, DC Pharmacy and retired as a pharmacist assistant from Benson's Pharmacy. She was a member of the Bellingham Elks Club and an active member of the Bellingham Emblem Club. Orma was preceded in death by her husband Zoland Hickok mother Minnie Norland and daughter Debra Applington. She is survived by children James B. Hickok, Lynn Hickok, William L. Hickok, Teresa Hickok, and son-in-law Melvin Applington and her grandchildren Jolene Alvis, Richard Bowen, Royce Zick, James E. Hickok, Aaron T. Hickok, Faith Ann Cambridge, Brandy Ann Barnes, B.J. Hickok, Jason Hickok. Also survived by her sister Bonnie Gutierrez of Hemet, CA and brother Bud Brucker of Arkansas. Orma had many great grandchildren that will miss her very much. She touched the lives of many people. She was a remarkable person and a great mother, grandmother and aunt, and she will be missed dearly. Her memory will live on in all of us. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, Nov. 24th from 9 - Noon followed by Graveside Services at Woodlawn Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKOK, Pearl J., 63, a Mount Vernon resident, died in the Everett General Hospital in Everett, Sunday, August 18, 1991. She was born in Bellingham May 6, 1928, the daughter of Carl and Anna Wold Johnson. She was educated there and graduated from the Bellingham High School with the class of 1946. She then worked for the Bell Telephone Company in Bellingham as an operator. She was married to Donald E. Hickok in Bellingham September 14, 1949. The couple stayed in Bellingham until 1957 when they moved to Ellensburg and settled in Mount Vernon in 1961. They had resided in Wenatchee and Tacoma and in 1979 returned to Mount Vernon. Mrs. Hickok worked in this area in retail sales as a clerk. She had been active in the Senior Citizen's Center. Survivors are: Her husband Donald of Mount Vernon; 2 daughters and their spouses, Cindy and Curt Ozaki of Mount Vernon, and Margaret and John Enders of Sedro Woolley; 2 sons and 1 daughter-in-law, Gary and Diane Hickok of Mount Vernon and Doug Hickok of Anacortes; 2 sisters and their husbands, Arlene and Pete Holeman and Olive and Jim Heidingsfelder all of Bellingham; grandchildren, Cortney, Cara, Camie and Caycee Ozaki, Jill and Chad Erikson and Jessica and Jodi Elders, Kristy and Kellie Hickok, and nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel Mount Vernon at 1 p.m. Wednesday August 21, 1991 with Pastor Dean Wigstrom of the Salem Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenacres Memorial Park at 5700 Northwest Road, Ferndale, WA. Mrs. Hickok will lie in state at the Kern Funeral Chapel Mt. Vernon from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. through the service on Wednesday. Arrangements by Kern Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKOK, Zane L. - Services for Zane L. Hickok, 68, a retired bartender, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Don Schatz officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Hickok, 1400 12th St, died Thursday in Bellingham. He was born Jun. 7, 1919, in Lynden and was a veteran of World War II. He also was a former baseball player with the Bellingham Bells semi-professional team. His seven brothers and five sisters died earlier. They were Zelum, Zarnell, Zorin, Zerrill, Zale, Zoland and Zelbert. The sisters were Zella, Zatha, Zorna, Zelpha and Zola. Surviving is a son Michael Hickok of Bellingham; two daughters Kathi Morris of Bellingham and Kelli Larsen of Deming; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKOK, Zerril J. (Bill), age 65 of 1584 Cammack Rd., passed away Wed., Dec. 28. Mr. Hickok was a life resident of Bellingham and a retired pile driver operator for the Port of Bellingham. He was a veteran of WWII, was a life member of VFW Post No. 1585 and a member of The Pile Drivers Union Local 1824. He leaves to survive his wife, Juanita J. Hickok of the family home; 2 sons Bill and Bob Hickok; 3 grandchildren, all of this city; 1 brother Zane Hickok of City; 2 sisters Mrs. Zella Watson of Daly City, Calif. and Mrs. Zelpha Craig of this city; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Dec 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKOX, Robert Stanley - A funeral for Robert Stanley Hickox of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. today at the Masonic Lodge Temple. Mr. Hickox died Thursday, June 20, 1996 at Mount Baker Care Center. He was 96. Born Oct. 4, 1899 to Robert William and Ella Cooper Hickox in St. George, Ontario, he was raised in Ontario and moved to Whatcom County in 1921. He was superintendent of the Stone Webster Co.'s gasification plant in Bellingham and worked for R. G. Haley International Corp. until his retirement. Mr. Hickox was past master of Fairhaven Masonic lodge No. 73 F&AM, and he enjoyed gunsmithing. He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie on Dec. 6, 1976. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKS, Bernice M. died 1-25-97. A Bellingham resident since 1932, Bernice was born March 12, 1900 in Ashland, Oregon: father William Myer, mother Anna Laura Gall. Taught primary school in Oregon prior to marrying Arthur C. Hicks on May 15, 1925. She assisted Arthur, Adelle Davis in compiling her books on nutrition. She enjoyed community involvement with modeling in local fashion shows and memberships in PEO, Chapter AB, Women of Western and Whatcom Museum Docents. Husband, Arthur C. Hicks, and daughter Clarimonde Walters preceded Bernice in death. Granddaughter, Judith Fish of Hamden, CT and grandson David Larson and two great granddaughters of Clayton, CA survives her. Memorial service will be held March 10th at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. A reception will follow the service. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Cremation.

HICKS, Ernest E., age 74 of 2175 Yew St. Rd., Bellingham, passed away Monday, June 23, (1975). A lifetime Whatcom County resident, Mr. Hicks is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Adoline Simmons and Mrs. Zelma Riley of Sutherland, Oregon; a step-son, Mr. Earl Whelchel of Los Angeles, Calif.; 4 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Berchette, Mrs. Sally Lingbloom and Mrs. Grace Babcock all of Bellingham, Mrs. Marjorie Zwicker in Brewster, Wash.; a brother, Norman Hicks in Guernseyville, Calif.; numerous grand and great-grandchildren. At his request no services were conducted. Interment was in Sumas Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

HICKS, George B., 80, 1520 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Ferndale, died Saturday (Dec. 15, 1984) in Lynden. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, he is survived by 10 children and 122 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was born Feb. 6, 1904 in Sumas. He married Victoria Jane McGregor in Nooksack in June 1925. He had worked for a number of years as a boilerman at several locations, including the Bloedel-Donovan mill in Bellingham and the Darigold plant in Lynden. He also had worked for many years as a carpet layer for the firm of Knapp & Knapp in Lynden, and had driven truck for his son, Mel. He attended Word of Life church in Lynden. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, seven sons, 54 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren, a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. There will be cremation. Burial of ashes is to be in Sumas Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Dec 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKS, Marvin James "Jim" of Lynden, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday June 15, (1993) at the age of 82. Mr. Hicks was born in Rathdrum, Idaho on March 25 1911, a son of James Warren and Catherine Almira Black Hicks. He was married in Prosser, WA on May 29, 1939 to Olive Kagerice and they came to Whatcom County that same year. Jim was employed as a lineman for the former continental Telephone company in Lynden fro 26-1/2 years and operated a dairy farm on the Halverstick Road. He was a member of IBEW Union Local #89 and enjoyed gardening and flowers. He is survived by his sons, Dale Hicks and wife Karen of Lynden and Jim Hicks of Bellingham; daughters Voleene Brooks and husband Marion of Bellingham and Sandra Haaland and husband Bruce of Lynden; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife Olive who passed away in 1982, Jim was preceded in death by a daughter Aletha Hart, also in 1982 and 2 brothers and a sister. Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home on Friday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Funeral services will be in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home on Saturday June 19 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bud Staats officiating and interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKS, Olive E., age 72, of 1692 Halverstick Rd., Lynden, died suddenly at her home on Sun. Aug. 22. Born in Wibaux, Montana, Mrs. Hicks moved to Whatcom County from Longview in 1937 and was married to her husband James in Prosser on May 29, 1939. She is survived by her husband James; 2 sons, James of Bellingham and Dale & wife Karen of Lynden; 3 daughters, Mrs. Voleene & husband Marion Brooks of Bellingham, Mrs. Aletha & husband Ivan Hart of Sumas and Mrs. Sandra & husband Bruce Halland of Everson; 11 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary & husband Neal Worthen of Lynden and Mrs. Francis Baynes of Clayton, Wash. and numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Wed. Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKS, Sharon L. age 63, passed away December 8, 2005 after suffering multiple health problems. She is survived by Dustin Hicks of Ferndale, Cindy Newton of Bellingham, Ashley Dyck of Centerville, SD and 4 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, December 10, 2005. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HICKS, Victoria Jane - Funeral services for Victoria Jane Hicks, 86, of Lynden, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Word of Life Church with the Pastor Don Ross officiating. Burial will follow at Sumas Cemetery. Mrs. Hicks died Thursday (Oct. 10, 1991) at a Lynden rest home. She was born in Snohomish on June 25, 1905 to James and Victoria (Knott) McGregor. She had lived in Whatcom County since the age of eight. She married George Hicks in Nooksack on June 25, 1925. He preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Hicks was a nursing aid at Needham's Nursing Home and Paradise Nursing Home She attended Word of Life Church in Lynden where she played in the church orchestra. She enjoyed music and flowers. Survivors include three daughters, Wilma Roedell of Port Angeles, Janet Lange of Lynden and Gloria Stieber of Lynden; seven sons, Orville Hicks of Maple Falls, Glen Hicks of Laurel, Gerald Hicks of Custer, Melvin Hicks of Ferndale, Eldon Hicks of Phelan, Calif., Wendell Hicks of Ferndale, and Bernie Hicks of Lynden; a sister Greta Zaluskey of San Marcos, Calif.; 54 grandchildren; 96 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIEBERT, Paul, age 82 of Custer, passed away at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden on Friday, January 25, 2008. The son of Jakob D. and Anna (Gooszen) Hiebert, he was born in a sod house on the prairie near Perryton, Texas on November 17, 1925. He attended schools in Clinton, OK, Newport, WA and Dallas, OR. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. On August 31, 1951 he married Elizabeth Brockmeyer and they had one son, Marvin. He retired from the Ferndale School District where he worked in the maintenance department. Paul was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and served as an usher and maintenance man. He was preceded by his parents and is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth, and son Marvin and wife Patti; step-granddaughter Crysta (Gus) Wiegel and step-great-granddaughters Anabelle and Clara. He is also survived by sisters Rosella (Roy) Smith, Wilma (Arthur) Kroeker, Ann (Carl) Bothman; brothers Edwin (Lavanda) Hiebert and Willard Hiebert and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m. in Sunrise Baptist Church, 2480 W. Badger Road, with Pastor Jon Aldrich officiating. Burial will be on Monday, February 4, at 11:00 a.m. in Enterprise Cemetery. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIGBEE, Blanche H., age 78, of 2002 Zell Road, Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 1992 in Bellingham. Born May 21, 1913 in Georgetown, Idaho to Bartholomew and Morinda Harrison, she moved to Ferndale in 1979 from Pullman, WA. A resident of Pullman, WA for 30 years, Mrs. Higbee taught school for 28-1/2 years in both Pullman, WA and several places in Southern Idaho. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver D. Higbee in May 1987. Survived by her son, Jay H. and wife Vachele C. Higbee of Albany, Oregon; daughter, Janet H. and husband Justin L. Wilks of Ferndale; 13 grandchildren, five brothers and sisters, Eveard Harrison of Walla Walla, WA; Stanford Harrison of Boise, Idaho; Edris Beck of Ovid, Idaho; Fred Harrison of Downey, Idaho; Anna Steel of Shelley, Idaho; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, February 18, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Relief Society Room, followed by Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5800 Northwest Road, Ferndale. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Feb 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIGBEE, Oliver D. - Visitation for Oliver D. Higbee, who died Tuesday (May 26, 1987), will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ferndale. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at the church, with Bishop Merlon Alcorn officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Higbee, 79, 2002-B Zell Road, was born Jan. 4, 1908, in Wilford, Idaho. He had been a local resident since 1979. Mr. Higbee and his wife, Blanche, were married for 46 years. He was a graduate of Dubois High School in Dubois, Idaho. He built houses in Spokane, Pullman and Colville, and in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Family members described him as generous and service-oriented and said he loved hard work. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jay H. Higbee of Centerville, Utah; a daughter, Janet Wilks of Ferndale; 12 grandchildren; four brothers, Vernon Higbee of Bremerton, Leo Higbee of Spokane, Ray Higbee of Tacoma, and Edgar Higbee of Lynnwood; three sisters, Veda Lee of Palm Springs, Calif., Louise Malmberg of Los Angeles and Alta Jacobsen of Orem, Utah. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

HIGGERSON, Howard Erwin, age 69, of 1200 Lincoln St., Bellingham, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, (1986) in a local hospital. Born March 3, 1917 in Bellingham, he was a life long resident of Bellingham, had worked for the Bellingham School District Warehouse Department, and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Bellingham. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Grace Higgerson of Bellingham; 1 son Fred and wife Marilyn Higgerson of Blaine; 1 daughter, Nancy Carter of Claymont Delaware; 3 grandchildren. Graveside Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, at Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastor Richard Christensen of Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Services are under the direction of Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIGGERSON, Lee E. - Funeral service for Lee E. Higgerson, age 83 of 2911 Peabody, will be Thurs., 1 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen and Rev. Denis Anderson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to the Central Lutheran Church. Mr. Higgerson passed away Mon., Sept. 10, 1984. He was a member of Central Lutheran Church, was a former insurance salesman and machinist in the Bellingham area for 22 years and was cannery foreman for Alaska Packers in Naknek, Alaska. He was past master of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F & AM and member of Scottish Rite Bodies. Mr. Higgerson is survived by wife Ruth; son, Don and wife Kathy Higgerson; daughter, Sue and husband Jim Logghe; grandchildren, Ron and Don Higgerson, Traci and Steve Dupenthaler, Timmy Myers, Christy and Chad Johnson, Craig and Kyle Logghe, all city; sister Julia Malestky, Seattle; sister-in-law, Freida Higgerson of Port Angeles; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIGGINBOTTOM, Ellen A. - Funeral services for Ellen A. Higginbottom, 95, 1265 Marine Dr., will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Higginbottom died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 1975). She was a Whatcom County resident for the past 56 years and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Women's Society of First Presbyterian. She is survived by a daughter, Nellie Smith, of Bellingham; a son, Les, of Seattle; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Jones, of Stockport, England, and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Oct 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIGGINS, Esther Mary, age 87, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, April 11, 1991. Born August 17, 1903 in Dodge City, Kansas, she had been a Bellingham resident since 1940; attended Hillcrest Chapel. Preceded in death by her husband, John J. Higgins, November 1967. Survived by two nieces, Crystal L. Wilson of Seattle and Patti Elmer of Ponca City, Oklahoma; one nephew, Jeffrey and wife Paula Elmer and their two children of Oklahoma. Funeral service Monday April 15, 10:30 a.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Brearley, Hillcrest Chapel, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIGGINS, May M., former Whatcom County resident, died Tuesday May 1, 1984 in a Mt. Vernon nursing home. Born May 5, 1888 in Vienna, Illinois. Her marriage to Harry Higgins took place Aug. 28, 1910 in May, Oklahoma. Mr. Higgins died in 1960. Mrs. Higgins came to Skagit County in 1934 and moved to the Blaine area in 1944. She had made her home in Bellingham prior to moving to Mt. Vernon in 1978. She attended the Birch Bay Mennonite Brethern Church. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Jay (Georgiana) Harris, Mt. Vernon; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, John, Fred and Louis Higgins, 3 sisters, 1 brother and a grandson. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., May 3 at the Enterprise Cemetery. Pastor Dwight Peterson will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIGGINS, Samuel, 72, of Vancouver, WA, passed away August 18, 2005. He was born on March 19, 1933, in Sparta, North Carolina, to William and Docia (Brown) Higgins. Samuel graduated from Sparta High School and worked for Boeing for nine years before attending Everett Community College and graduating from Western Washington College in 1969. He worked in the Bellingham School District retiring in 1992. Samuel married Charlene Vanderford on January 12, 1963, in Kirkland and lived in Whatcom County from 1964 to 2000. Samuel was a member of St. James Presbyterian in Bellingham, Whatcom County Sheriffs Posse, Mt. Baker Bee Keepers Association, Washington Teachers Association and School Board at Meridian. He was an avid gardener, bee keeper, horseman and cattle raiser on his small farm. He also enjoyed fishing, boating and pheasant hunting with his dog. Samuel is survived by his wife Charlene Higgins of Vancouver, WA; daughter Laurie Calderbank of Gresham, OR; sons Bill Higgins of Springhill, FL, and Brian Higgins of Thailand; brothers John of Laurel, DE, James of Bridgeville, DE and Joseph of Sparta, NC; sisters Ruth Bryant of Glade Valley, NC, Mary Holcheck of Hurlock, MD, Lois Dixon of Laurel Springs, NC, Ethel Smith of Sparta, NC, Evelyn King of Mt. Erie, NC, and Evon Hull of Mt. Erie; and six grandchildren. Memorial services were held Saturday, August 27, 2005, at Columbia Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA. Arrangements entrusted to Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham, OR.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 2005, Sun) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILDEBRAND, Bernard V. "Bernie", 76, died Monday, Oct. 12, 1992. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home of Bellingham. Mass of Christian burial will be said at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden, with the Rev. Gary Southerton officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. He was born Oct. 30, 1915 in Salix, Iowa, to John and Irene Hildebrand. Mr. Hildebrand was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden Community Center, VFW Post No. 9301 in Lynden, and Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. He also was past commander of the 4th Corner Chapter of American Ex-POWs, a member and former officer of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 245, former secretary-treasurer of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194, and a member of A.D.B.C. and China Patrol. A former resident of Moraga, Calif., he lived in Lynden the past 12 years. Survivors include his wife, Helen Hildebrand of Lynden; sons Mark Hildebrand of Lynden, John Hildebrand of Everson and Vincent Hildebrand of San Ramon, Calif.; eight grandchildren; brothers Edward Hildebrand of Bellingham and Vince Hildebrand of Florida; and sisters Doris Syvrson of Vancouver Wash and Isobel Shoemaker of Sioux City, Iowa. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILDEBRAND, Bernice M., 67, divorced wife of the late Capt. William Hildebrand, former city clerk and National Guard commander, was found dead in bed at her home, 2827 Summer street, late Wednesday afternoon. She was believed by Dr. W. A. Hulbush, to have been dead about three weeks. Mrs. Hildebrand returned to Bellingham from Honolulu about a year ago. She had spent fifteen years in Hawaii, employed as matron in a large hospital there. She decided to return here following the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. Mrs. Hildebrand had talked of visiting a nephew in Canada and neighbors, not seeing her about the place, assumed she had taken the trip. Her prolonged absence led a neighbor, Mrs. Carl W. Stenger, of 503 West Illinois street, to make an investigation Wednesday afternoon. She called the police. Dr. Hulbush said death was due to natural causes. Mrs. Hildebrand was a member of the Methodist church and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles Hawkinson of St. Thomas, Ontario, and a nephew, Dr. Cecil Hawkinson of Prince Rupert, B.C. The remains are resting at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. [Bellingham Herald Oct. 14, 1943]

HILL, Alva Myrle - A memorial service for Alva "Al" Myrle Hill of Bellingham will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Unity Church at 1095 Telegraph Road, Bellingham. Al passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at home with his family. He was 70. Born September 10, 1926, to Alva and Pearl David Hill in Oklahoma City, OK, he was proud to call Bellingham his home for the last 26 years. Al served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946 and then was recalled during the Korean Conflict from 1950-1952. Formerly Sr. Vice President and Director of International Marketing at Uniflite, Inc. in Bellingham, Al came to the boat building industry after a successful career in electronics, engineering, and marketing with ITT/Gilfillan and Emerson Electronics. Al was a member of Unity Church in Bellingham and served on the Board of Directors as the Church Treasurer. He enjoyed tennis, boating, computer work and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of six years, Renie B. Hill; son Terence M. Hill of Redmond, WA; daughter Lila A. Wagner of Sun Valley, ID; son Christopher P. Hill of Chatsworth, CA; grandsons Jonathan, Benjamin and Kevin; brothers Riley Hill of Rough and Ready, CA and Duane Hill of Fort Bragg, CA; and his aunt Katherine Johnson of Sunnyvale, CA. He was preceded in passing just two weeks ago by his beloved sister, Helen Kerrigan of Sunnyvale, CA. Cremation arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

HILL, Albert John - A memorial service for Albert "Bert" John Hill of Ferndale will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Moles Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Mr. Hill died Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 82. Born March 25, 1914 to Walter T. and Charlotte Law Hill in Wapella, Sask., he attended schools there. He married Dorothy Jean Duggan in 1958 and moved to Whatcom County in 1963. Mr. Hill served in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II. He operated a service station in Armstrong, BC and worked for Wilson Motors, Jewell Motors and Brooks Manufacturing in Bellingham. He was involved with the Canadian Legion, Cub Scouts and minor league hockey. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Debra Hansen of Bellingham; sons Daryl Hill of Bellingham, Donald Hill of Camano Island and Alan Hill of Alger; brother Alfred Hill of Abbotsford, B.C.; sisters Edna Corley of Kelowna, B.C., Hazel McPherson of Regina, Sask., and Harriet Little of Ontario; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, Howard - Services for retired carpenter Howard Hill, 65, of 4218 Anchor Park Drive, Bellingham, were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Emmanuel Bible Church in Bellingham. Mr. Hill died of cancer Sunday (Nov. 4, 1990) at University of Washington Medical Center. He was born Jan. 5, 1925 in Harvey, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. Mr. Hill moved with his family from Harvey to Bellingham in 1968. Mr. Hill served in the U.S. Navy from December 1942 to April 1946 as an electrician first class in the South Pacific. He worked as a carpenter for 35 years, retiring in 1975 when he discovered he had cancer. Mr. Hill was a member of Carpenters & Joiners Union locals in Bellingham and Illinois. He married Gertrude Hook on Jan. 24, 1947, in South Holland, Ill. She survives him at the family home. He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, raising cattle and traveling. The Hills wintered in Arizona for the past five years. Other survivors include his mother, Mary Hill of Gleason, Tenn.; daughters Jane Barclay of Bellingham, Jennifer Henry of Lynden and Maryann Hoyt of Barrington, Ill.; son Howard Hill Jr. of North Bend; sisters Mildred Vaughn of Michigan, Doris Harding of Illinois, June Waitman of Arizona, Margaret McHenry of Illinois, Sandra Landry of Indiana, Nancy Staib of Illinois, Gayle Howe of Oklahoma and Patsy Sheadel of Virginia; brother Lynn Hill of Ferndale; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Nov 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, Gus, age 77 years, passed away at the family residence, 100 Ohio Street, after a short illness. Mr. Hill had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty years and was a member of the Lutheran church in Finland. Surviving relatives include three step-daughters, Mrs. Minnie Challendar and Mrs. Genevieve Kreiger, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Pearl Hemmingson, of Mount Vernon; three step-sons, Harry, Lester, Roy and Charley Shelter, all of Bellingham; twenty-one step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns chapel, Tuesday May 27, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. G. W. Henry, officiating. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 23, 1947) Submitted by Hilda (Hemmingson) Meryhew

HILL, Howard, age 82 of Blaine, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born February 7, 1921 in Portsmouth, VA to Frank and Bessie (Carter) Hill. Howard served proudly in the Marine Corps during WWII in the South Pacific. He married Margaret "Peggy" Albertson right after the war ended and they moved from North Carolina to California to start their life together. In 1954 they moved to Ferndale where Howard helped start up the Mobil refinery. He retired from Mobil as a shift foreman in 1980. Howard really enjoyed his 23 years of retirement and filled his days with projects, travel, friends and family. Howard was a skilled craftsman, and one of his greatest accomplishments was the family home he designed and built along with Peggy. He and Peggy enjoyed having family and friends to their home to visit and look at the view of the San Juan Islands. Howard felt very blessed that he could live in such a beautiful location. He was a member of the Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Club and delighted in showing all who visited his extensive collection of cut and polished rocks and minerals. Howard was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Howard is survived by his wife Peggy of the family home, son Howard Hill Jr. of Bellingham, son Richard and wife Nancy of Ferndale, daughter Susan and husband Walter of Anacortes, grandchildren, Lindsay and Shelley Meagher, Victoria and Jonathan Hill, and family friend and neighbor, Bob LaPointe. A Celebration of Howard's Life will be held Monday, December 22 at 1 PM at the Westford Funeral Home Chapel. Refreshments will follow the service. Full military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #7.

HILL, Jack J. of Bellingham, WA passed away on Friday, December 1, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 77, born December 29, 1922, in Battle Creek, MI. Jack served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. In 1982, he retired from Georgia-Pacific where he had worked for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Roy Hill in 1989. Survivors include his 2 daughters: Janet Hill, Coleen Hill, son Dana Hill, all of Bellingham; 3 granddaughters: Stacy Hill, Autumn Hill, and Amanda Hill; great-grandson Cain Zapata-Tom; sister Barbara and husband Lawrence Winnell of Stevensville, MI; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2000, at the First Baptist Church in Ferndale, with The Reverend Ralph Poulson officiating. Private burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

HILL, James D., age 72 of 2204 Vining Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, November 26, 1982. He was a life long resident of the area; was a poultry farmer for 30 years and farmed on the Ten Mile Road. He was a school bus driver for 20 years; was a member of the Laurel Grange and the Garden Street Methodist Church. He leaves to survive his wife Mayme; 3 sons, James of Bellingham; Bernard (Buzz) of Yakima; David of Connecticut; 1 sister, Mrs. Paul Jacobson of Arizona; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 1, 11 a.m. in Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Nov 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, James M., age 92 of Nooksack, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, (1973) in a local nursing home. Mr. Hill came to Whatcom Co. in 1901 and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Nooksack Methodist Church. Survived by one son, James Hill of Bellingham, 2 daughters, Mrs. Edith Bailey of Ferndale, and Mrs. Harriett Jacobson of Bellingham, 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in Greenacres Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, Arrangements by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, Jason Lee, age 18 of 8403 200th S.W., Edmonds, passed away Fri., July 21, 1989. He was born Sept. 18, 1970 in B'ham. He attended Ferndale High School, was very interested in police work, and was a sheet metal worker for Holiday Parks in Seattle. He is survived by his parents, Norma Hill, father Chuck Hill; brother Chad Hill; sisters Teresa and Lynzi Hill; and paternal grandmother Marie Hill, all of B'ham. Prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at Jerns LeVeck Chapel and Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wed. at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Madigan officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, John O. - Services for John O. Hill, age 67, of 1800 Rainier Ave., will be Saturday April 13, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Private interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Hill passed away Thurs. April 11, 1985. A Bellingham resident for 15 years, he was a member of The Operating Engineers Union Local 302. He is survived by companion Elsie Kohler of City; children, Michael Hill of Port Angeles; Sheri Hill of Sacramento, Calif.; Shirley Christiansen of Port Angeles; 2 grandchildren; 7 brothers and sisters, Hilda Smith, Frances McFadden, May Drake, Phyllis Tyler, Helen Hawkins, Arthur Hill and Ero Hill; numerous nieces and nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Apr 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, Leo R., age 83, of Bellingham, passed away Fri., Aug. 22, 2003, in Bellingham. He was born Dec. 24, 1919 in Stites, ID to Walter and Beulah (Kollenborn) Hill and had been a Whatcom County resident for 37 years. Leo was the oldest of seven children, growing up on a farm in Idaho. While working on a wheat farm in Anatone, WA, he met Muriel Powe. In 1939, they were married in Seattle. They raised their 4 boys in Washington and settled in Bellingham in 1966. Leo was a custom homebuilder in the Bellevue/Mercer Island area for 20 years, ran a poultry farm in Bellingham for 16 years and retired in 1982. He enjoyed trap shooting at the Bellingham Trap & Skeet Club. Survived by his wife at the family home sons, Jerry, Forrest, Richard and Arne; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Sat., Aug. 30, 3 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, Marie Jane, age 81 of Bellingham, passed away May 15, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital. Marie was born September 18, 1921 in AuTrain, Michigan to Lewis J. and Margurite M. (Foskette) LaMont. She came to Whatcom County 49 years ago and was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church. She enjoyed working flowers and yard as well as showing them to everyone who enjoyed her hospitality. She enjoyed making quilts for all her children and grandchildren as well as cooking family dinners. Marie did a lot of volunteer work, helped her family, and played bingo and cards with her friends. She is survived by her three sons, Vernon Hill and his wife Carolyn of Bellingham, Charles Hill of Alger and Michael Hill of Iowa one daughter, Delaine Drake of San Diego, CA two brothers, Louis LaMont of Bellingham and Jim LaMont of Michigan four sisters, Muriel Field of Wisconsin, Margurite Worthington of Bellingham, Juanita Passinault of Michigan and Frances VanDyke of Ferndale nine grandchildren six great-grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2003 in the Jerns Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Father Jay DeFolco, will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Assumption Catholic Church followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. The arrangements are by the: Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-site Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, Mayme LaRue passed away peacefully on the afternoon of April 1, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a very short illness. She was born December 29, 1909 in Lewiston, ID to George and Lula LaRue. They moved to Bellingham when Mayme was five years old. She met and eventually married the late James Daniel Hill. Together they owned a poultry and dairy farm on Ten Mile Road for many years. Mayme was actively involved with the Garden Street Methodist Church, Laurel Grange and County Nurses Association. Mayme graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1930 and worked at St. Joseph's Hospital for 45 years. Thirty-five of those years as Head of the nursery. Mayme and James were blessed with three sons, James William Hill of Yakima, WA, Bernard LaRue Hill of Seattle, WA and David Allen Hill of Mt. Vernon, WA. Mayme has 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren & three great-great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside memorial service for Mayme at Greenacres Cemetery on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. A short reception will be held at Greenacres after the service. Freed from pain and confinement, to the loving arms of Jesus. We love you mom. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Apr 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, Rakel – "Rachel" Hill, 1400 12th St., age 90, passed away Wed., March 20, (1974). A 60 year resident, Mrs. Hill was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church. She owned and operated Hill's Antique Shop for many years. Survived are 2 daughters, Mrs. Theresa Olbrantz and Mrs. Opel Kale both of this city, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, many cousins in Iowa. At Mrs. Hills request private family services will be conducted by Rev. Wayne Keller Friday March 22 at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILL, Richard, formerly of Whatcom County, died Dec. 31, 1997, at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside, Calif. He was 77. Born in 1920 to Sadie and Ralph Hill in Toppenish, he attended Fairhaven High school and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1938. Mr. Hill served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Europe. He married Lorraine Burell in 1962 in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife; son Ronald Hill; stepsons Daniel Robert, Kenneth Roberg and Alan Roberg; and two cousins.

HILLAIRE, Amaya Mercedes, infant daughter of Darrell and Julia Hillaire, 2713 Franklin St., died Thursday (March 18, 1982). She is survived by her parents, grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles. Graveside services were held Saturday at Lummi Reservation Cemetery, with the Rev. Joseph Brown officiating. Arrangements were by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Bernie Allen, age 12 days, passed away March 29, 1997 in Seattle. Bernie was born March 17, 1997 to Bernie A. Hillaire and Ursula D. Simmonds, of Bellingham, who survive him. Survivors also include, sisters, Toshi Simmonds and Jessica Hillaire both of Bellingham; grandparents, Bernie Hillaire, Ferndale; Loretta Humphreys, Rock Springs, WY; Edith Simmonds and Ward Simmonds, both of Bellingham; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m., at Lummi Reservation Cemetery, Mr. Vernon Lane officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

HILLAIRE, Bert V., 60, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and a World War II army veteran, died Friday (March 23, 1984). Hillaire, 3310 Alderwood Ave., is survived by five daughters, two sons, three sisters, one brother, 16 grandchildren and numerous stepchildren and other relatives. Vigil services will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ron Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Eunice S. of 4742 Lake Terrell Road, Ferndale, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. She was 57. An evening prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Lummi Shaker Church. A Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church with the Rev. Cecil Mallaway officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Born Sept. 4, 1935, in Bellingham, she was a lifelong resident of the Lummi Indian Reservation. Survivors include daughters Carla Hillaire of North Dakota, and Bernalyn Washington, Eva James and Charlene Hillaire, all of Bellingham; son David Hillaire of the Lummi Reservation; brother Bernard Hillaire of Ferndale; and eight grandchildren. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Frank, one of Lummi reservation's best known Indians died at his home Tuesday night. He had been ill several weeks and was about 90 years of age. He was a familiar figure on Bellingham streets. Hillaire was skillful in carving miniature canoes and totem poles. Relatives survived are the widow: two sons and three daughters, Benjamin, Lummi reservation; Joseph of Tahola, Wash.; Mrs. Amelia Lewis, Sardis, B.C.; Mrs. Agnes Cagey and Mrs. Delphine Tom, both of Lummi reservation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 1937) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Helen "Tsi-Tul-Itsa I" Scott, 79, of Bellingham died Saturday, April 8, 1995, at home. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today at the Lummi Reservation Neighborhood Facility. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Neighborhood Facility with the Rev. Ronald Wright among those officiating. Burial will follow at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Hillaire was born Jan. 30, 1916, to Madeline and Peter Lawrence in Bellingham. She was a life-long resident of Whatcom County and a member of the Lummi Nation. She was preceded in death by sisters Hazel Gallegoes and Marge Olsen and brothers Charles, Wilfred, Frank and Jim Lawrence. Survivors include sons Ralph Scott of Lummi and Charles Scott of Bellingham; daughters Gail Phair and Katherine Tom, both of Lummi, Esther Ware and Marian Alvarado, both of Ferndale, and Barbara Berger of Bellingham; sisters Cordelia Lorenz of Ferndale, and Irene James, Mary Johnson and Isabelle McCluskey, all of Lummi; 30 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Apr 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Kellee, age 37, of Bellingham passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007 in Bellingham. Arrangements are pending with Moles Family Funeral Home - Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald,14 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Lena - Prayer service for Ferndale homemaker Lena "Dee" Hillaire, 70, will be 7 p.m. Sunday at Lummi Shaker Church, with Leonard Rodrigues and Virginia Sampson officiating. Hillaire, of 3687 Slater Road, died Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at Lummi Shaker Church, with Rodrigues and Sampson officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Born Lena Billy on Aug. 11, 1920 in La Conner, she lived in Whatcom County the past 46 years. She was an active cook for the Stommish Festival and various Lummi Nation ceremonial gatherings and celebrations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Hillaire Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Ethel D. Warbus of Lummi Nation and Rose Henry of British Columbia; two sons, Ben Hillaire Jr. of Lummi Nation and Edward D. Hillaire Sr. of Ferndale; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rose Swanson of Swinomish and Marie Franklin of New Mexico; two brothers, Harry Billy and Archie Billy of Swinomish; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Mathew Dale, age 21, of 1801 "J" St., Bellingham, passed away Sat., June 26. He had been a life time resident of the Lummi Reservation and was a member of the St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Mathew is survived by his parents, Richard Hillaire Sr., of Ferndale and Phyllis Hillaire of Lummi; 5 brothers, Eldon, Rodney, Albert and Kelly all of Lummi and Richard Jr., of Lynden; two sisters, Valdeen Lambert of Palm Springs, Calif. and Doreen Vargas of Hemet, Calif.; two step-brothers, Mark and Kenneth both of Ferndale; 4 nieces and 2 nephews as well as numerous other relatives. Vigil rites will be held in Moles Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father A. B. Corrigan, Wed., June 30 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jun 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Rock W., age 24 of 1911-18th Street, Bellingham, passed away Saturday, October 10, (1983) in Seattle. Rock had been a resident of Whatcom county most of his life time and was a member of the well known Hillaire family. He had served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 6 years and was a member of the Lummi Law and Order Organization. He is survived by his fiancee, Janet of Seattle; 3 daughters, Idie Lisa Hillaire and Rosanne, both of Tucson, Arizona, Darice Hillaire of Seattle; his parents Ruben and Miriam Hillaire of Olympia; Jeanetta Hillaire of Bellingham; 4 brothers, Joe of Tustin, California, Martin of Bellingham; Robert in Colorado; Christopher in Olympia; 4 sisters Mary and Angie both of King City, California; Desi in Germany; Sherry of Colorado; numerous other relatives. Evening visitation will be held at Moles Funeral Home Tuesday, October 13, 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Francis Jefferson and Rev. Phil Zapata Wednesday, October 14 at 10 a.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Oct 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Timothy, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hillaire of Marietta, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Sunday, November 10, (1963) following a brief illness. Holy Mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin in Saint Joachim's Catholic Church Thursday, November 14 at 9 a.m. Interment will be made in Lummi Cemetery under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Nov 1963) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Violet T. - A rosary for Violet T. Hillaire of Bellingham will be at 5 p.m. Friday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. A memorial prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick McDermot officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Hillaire of 2838 McLeod Road died Tuesday, March 14, 1995, at home. She was 64. Born June 13, 1930, to Arthur and Christina Mary Placid Lane on the Lummi Reservation, she lived in Whatcom County all her life. Mrs. Hillaire attended Lummi Day School and graduated from Chemewa Boarding School in Salem, Ore. She married Henry Abraham Hillaire on Sept. 7, 1954, on the Lummi Reservation. Mrs. Hillaire was a national and Pacific Northwest leader in Indian health and education affairs. She was a member of St. Joachim's Altar Society, Women Aglow, National Area Indian Health Board, Chemewa School Board, Lummi Health Commission, Lummi Education Commission and Lummi Cedar Project. Mrs. Hillaire was a national lobbyist and protocol leader for the establishment of the Northwest Washington Service Unit Health Clinic; Chemewa Indian Boarding School and Lummi Tribal School. She enjoyed traveling, singing, charismatic conferences and bingo. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Cultee. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Terry Hillaire, Darrell Hillaire, Henry Hillaire, Joe Hillaire, Kendall Hillaire and Clyde Hillaire, all of Bellingham, and Phillip Hillaire of Portland, Ore.; daughters Zetha Hillaire, Penny Carol Hillaire, Alesha Rodriguez, Marcelle Landsem, Maria Hillaire, Evelyn Jefferson and Mary Hillaire, all of Bellingham; brothers Vernon Lane, Art Lane Sr. and Virgil Lane, all of Bellingham; sisters Viola Robideau, Vesta Perkins and Louella Toby, all of Bellingham, and Vera Scott of Seattle; 20 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Mar 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLAIRE, Zetha A. (Si Yo Lit Se ) of Bellingham passed away on Wed., Feb. 9, 2005. She was 48 years old. Zetha was born on April 23, 1956 in Bellingham to Henry and Violet (Lane) Hillaire. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Wexliem, with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLARD, Ella O., age 89, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, August 14, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born on February 7, 1908, in Bellingham to Charles and Anna (Johnson) Henderson. Mrs. Hillard was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and a lifetime member of Bethany Fellowship. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan on February 23, 1986, and great-grandson Michael Hillard in February, 1988. Survivors include; Son Dennis and wife Kathy Hillard of Deming, WA; Daughter Marylee Hillard of Quilcene, WA; 5 Grandchildren: Dennis and Lisa Hillard, Don and Lisa Hillard, Debby Hillard, Craig Harris, Kari and husband Ken Granacki, and 4 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 1997, Bethany Fellowship, 3744 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, with Reverend Craig Hardinger officiating. Private burial in Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 1997 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Bellingham.

HILLEBRECHT, Charles A., age 73, of Route 2, Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Thursday after an extended illness. He was born in Freeport, Illinois and came to Whatcom County as a child. Mr. Hillebrecht owned and operated the Star Market in Bellingham until his retirement. He had served in the Infantry in World War I and was a member of the VFW No. 3685 of Laurel. Survivors include 1 nephew, Paul Helton of Portland, Oregon and cousin, Mrs. Martin H. Butler of Lansing, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 10, at the Gillies Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Lindstrom officiating. Committal will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, Sunday, February 9, 1964 p. 17)

HILLEBRECHT, Henry A., aged 79 years, of 2511 Keesling street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, May 6, (1944). Mr. Hillebrecht had resided here the past 54 years and is survived by two sons, William and Charles, of this city; also two grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Monday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, Sunday May 7, 1944 p. 17)

HILLEBRECHT, Jennie B., age 89 of 5711 61st NE, Seattle, passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, (1977). Mrs. Hillebrecht was a 50 year resident of Bellingham before moving to Seattle in 1955. Surviving 1 daughter Mrs. Elsa Carmichael, Seattle. Graveside services Wednesday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Mar 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLEBRECHT, William F. - Members of the Last Man's Club Company E 161st Infantry will attend the funeral of William F. Hillebrecht at 3 p.m. Monday at Harlow-Hollingsworth, Commander Walter Sutherland announced Saturday. Mr. Hillebrecht, who died Friday (Feb. 25, 1955) when stricken with a heart attack while he was fishing in the Nooksack River near his Marine Drive home, was a member of the club. Al Gesdahl, his neighbor, had reported at the Last Man's Club meeting Tuesday evening that Hillebrecht was not well enough to attend. A retired meat cutter and a member of the Shipwright, Ship Joiners and Boat Builders Local 2071, Mr. Hillebrecht had lived here for the 60 of his 68 years. Survivors include the widow, Jennie, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Elsa Carmichael and granddaughter Kathie Carmichael, of Seattle, and a brother, Charles, in Lynden. The Rev. Harold Penhalurick will officiate at the services Monday. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald Sunday Feb 27, 1955)

HILLIARD, George Roscoe - funeral service for George Roscoe Hilliard, age 91 of 1200 Lincoln St., will be Wed., Dec. 12, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home with Rev. James Seim, Christian Missionary Alliance Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Hilliard passed away Sat., Dec. 8, 1984. He leaves to survive his wife Frances, 2 sons; Kenneth of Bellingham, and Wallace of Burlington, 1 sister Buleah Willey of city; in addition to grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he leaves numerous other relatives. Born Oct. 18, 1893 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, he came to Whatcom County in 1905 where he has been a resident for 79 years. An overseas veteran of WWI for 22 months, he was member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church; long time member of. Member and retired business agent of Carpenters Union Local No. 756. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Dec 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLIARD, Mary Frances, former member of the Carpenters Union Auxiliary of Bellingham, died Sunday (April 3, 1988) in Bellingham. Mrs. Hilliard, 91, was born July 19, 1896, in Italy Hill, NY. She moved to Whatcom County in 1901. Her husband, George Roscoe Hilliard, died Dec. 8, 1984, and her son Kenneth Hilliard, died Sept. 10, 1987. Survivors include a son, Wallace Hilliard, Burlington; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. James Seim of Bellingham Alliance Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Apr 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLIER, Philip Rogers, age 81, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co., died March 4, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born June 16, 1915 in Bellingham, WA to Byron and Ethel (Hamilton) Hillier, he was a graduate of Meridian High School. Mr. Hillier was bartender for numerous bars in Bellingham including the Leopold Casino Bar where he worked 37 years and was known at Mr. Casino. He was past president of Jr. Chamber of Commerce and was JC's Man of the Year, past president of Blossom Time for 2 yrs., past master of the Moose Lodge. Preceded in death by his wife, Ferne Foster in 1997 and son, Phillip (sic) Hillier Jr. in 1975. Survived by his son, Stan Hillier and wife Harriet of Ferndale; daughter, Kay Davis of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HILLIER, Stan E., son of Doris M. Aldrich and Phil Hillier, went to be with his Lord Sept. 2, 2003. Stan was born and raised in Bellingham. Upon graduating from Bellingham High he joined the Marine Corps. Stan was a member of the 1st Marine Division that made the Inchon Landing into Korea in 1950 and fought in the Chosin Reservoir Campaign. He was one of the Chosin Few to march out. Upon returning home in 1951, Stan was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA There he met his wife Harriet and they were married 8/30/52. Throughout his life Stan was involved in many community organizations. In his most recent years his heart was with the Lighthouse Mission and Al Archer where he was named Honorary Director Emeritus and in becoming a family member of the Bellingham Covenant Church. Stan was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Constance his mother, father, brother Phil Hillier, Jr. aunt Francis Weihe. He is survived by his son Stan Jr. and wife Kathy of Bellingham daughters Lorrie Hillier of Bremerton, Diane Kanda and husband Mike of Bellingham, Debbie Beretta and husband Johnathan of Everett sister Kay Davis of Bellingham brother Gene Savoy of Reno, NY grandsons Garrett McKay, Chad Horky, Sean and Darren Kanda, Jameson and Justin Beretta, Jeff Peterson and wife Natsumi great grandsons Marcus and Jesse McKay many nephews, nieces and cousins. A short Graveside Service with Military Honors will take place Friday, Sept. 12th, 10 a.m. at Greenacres Moles Cemetery with Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. in the new Bellingham Covenant Church on E. Bakerview Rd. The family wishes to thank the many wonderful friends, nurses and doctors at the Cancer Center, Madrona Infusion Center and St. Joseph Hospital for their care and love also the love and support from our Covenant Family bestowed upon Stan for the last six years of his illness. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLMER, Oreen E. of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008. She was 94, born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 20, 1913, to Mary (Dyer) and William Englehartson. Oreen graduated from Orcas Island High School and nursing school in Bellingham. She worked at St. Luke's Hospital and St. Francis Nursing Home. Oreen married Walter Hillmer on December 2, 1933, on Orcas Island, where they lived until 1946 when they moved to Bellingham. In Bellingham, Oreen lived in the same home for 62 years, until she recently became ill. Oreen loved country music, flower gardening, cooking, sewing, and crocheting. She loved her family very much and enjoyed visiting with them and her friends. Oreen was predeceased by her husband Walter in 1975 and son Ronald in 1981. She is survived by her daughter Sharon (fiancé Mike Amos) of Bellingham, daughter-in-law Betty (Clyde) Haveman of Lynden; 3 grandchildren: Sheryl (John) Bisschop of Lynden, Larry (Anne) Hillmer of Manitoba, Shereen (John) Lycklama of Lynden; 11 great-grandchildren: Bryan, Jennifer (Jonathan), Andrea, and Tyler Bisschop; Alyssa (Tony), Scott, Devon, Janae, Garett, and Talia Hillmer; and Tawnee Hillmer; great-great-grandson William Gelderman; and brothers: G. Allan Englehartson and Stan (Margaret) Englehartson, both of Orcas Island. A Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8th, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 May 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLS, Geraldine Eva - At her request, there will be no formal services for Geraldine Eva (Robinson) Hills of Bellevue, formerly of Bellingham. Mrs. Hills died Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue. She was 88. Mrs. Hills was born Jan. 16, 1912 to Thomas and Martha (Fawbush) Robinson in West Hope, ND. Mrs. Hills was a member of Toastmistress. She enjoyed playing bridge and bowling. Her husband, Clifford Hills, died July 26, 1967. Her twin sister, Maxine N. Watson, and brothers Rex and Duane Robinson also died previously. Survivors include nieces, nephews and other family members. Memorials may be made to the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, Seattle, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLS, Lillian M., age 81, of 2182 N. Hawthorne St. Ferndale, passed away Sun., Dec. 22nd 1985 in Ferndale. She was a resident of Ferndale for the last 10 years, prior to that she lived in Reading Berks, England. She was a member of the Jet Oldsters, Ferndale Senior Center. She leaves to survive her 2 sons; Peter Hills and his wife Stephine of New Zealand, and James Hills and wife Julia of England; 2 daughters, Lillian and husband Wilf Bell of England, Liane J. Williams and husband Norman of Ferndale; 9 grandchildren, Russell and Gregory Williams, Mark and Louise Hills, Christopher and Elizabeth Hills, David Bell, Mrs. Shirley White, and Mrs. Christine Parsons; 4 great-grandchildren, Steven Bell, Kristy and James White, and Terry Parsons. Memorial services will be Fri. evening, Dec. 29th at 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home with Fr. John Langlitz officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILLYARD, Reginald C., age 76, of 753 Chuckanut Shore Rd., passed away Wed., Sept. 3. Had been a resident for the past 50 years, was owner of Hillyard Mobile Homes, and a well known retired Cadillac Dealer, veteran of WWI, 55 year member of the American Legion, member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, and the Yacht Club. Survived by his wife Varian O. at the home, 3 daughters, Gloria Bourm, city; Mrs. Anne Field, Tacoma; Mrs. Rosemary Headman, Seattle; 9 grandchildren, a brother Welden of Tacoma, 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Funeral Services, Friday Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. within the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILTON, Edith M., age 83 of 1721 Mill Ave., passed away Tues., Aug. 26, (1975) a resident for the past 65 years, was a member of the Methodist Church. Survived by sons, Edwin and Howard F., 1 daughter Mrs. Viola Lutz, 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, all of Bellingham; 4 sisters Mrs. Anna Slee City; Mrs. Martha Schmitt, Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Emma Tabor of Port Angeles and Miss Henrietta Geschke of Seattle. Funeral Services will be held Fri., Aug. 29, at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILTON, Howard Frank, age 78, of Bellingham, WA, passed away April 29, 1998 at home. He was born June 23, 1919 to Herbert and Edith (Geschke) Hilton in Bellingham. A lifetime resident of Bellingham, he was a member of the Bellingham Elks Lodge #194 and a retired member of the Teamsters Union Local #231. Howard enjoyed playing and watching all sports, was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved Christy Tours and traveling. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Hilton and brothers Russell and Ed Hilton. He is survived by his sister Viola and husband Chuck Lutz of Bellingham; a sister-in-law and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Sun., May 3, 1998 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Lakeway Dr.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 May 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILTON, Josephine A. - Funeral services for Josephine A. Hilton will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel. Mrs. Hilton, 67, 2814 Franklin St., a resident of Bellingham since 1917, died today (Jan. 6, 1975). She was a member of the Congregational Church, Pricilla Club, Proto Club, Druzea Club, Thursday Study Club and the Whatcom County Museum of Fine Arts. She is survived by two sons, Ted of Seattle, Donald of Bellingham; one daughter, Verylen Rae Klander of Bellingham; a sister, Evelyn Neilan of Bellingham; and ten grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILTON, Margaret K., "Auntie Mite" 3145 Coolidge Drive died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1992 in Bellingham. She was 75. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Dec. 1, 1917 in Scotland to Peter E. and Janet Wilson, Mrs. Hilton had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1928. Survivors include her husband, Howard Hilton, and brother James Hilton, both of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jones Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawton.

HILTON, Russell T., 45, of 3110 Plymouth Dr., died of a heart attack in a Seattle hospital Saturday (March 31, 1973). He was owner and operator of Russ' Drive-In, 2001 Cornwall Ave, and was also a veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post No. 7 and a member of Bellingham Elks No. 194. Survivors include the widow, Shirley; one daughter, Susan Hilton; two step-sons, John and Steven Kunnap, his mother, Mrs. Edith Hilton; one sister, Mrs. Viola Lutz; two brothers, Edwin and Howard Hilton, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HILTY, Myron D. ("Mike"), age 91, Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Health Care in Bellingham. He was born July 31, 1906, in Pandora, OH, to Amos and Helena (Geiger) Hilty and had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1950. He graduated from high school in Pandora, OH and was involved in sports, music, and leadership. Mr. Hilty also graduated from Bluffton College in Bluffton, OH with a teaching degree and from Grace Bible Institute (now Grace Bible University) in 1947. Over a lifetime, Mr. Hilty was a stone quarry and construction worker; grocery store clerk and manager; owner of a restaurant; wall paper hanger; school teacher; minister of several churches in Iowa, California and Washington State (including former Pastor of Glendale Mennonite Church in Lynden); former Superintended of the Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham for almost 20 years; interim Pastor in Whatcom and Skagit County, Administrative Elder of Geneva Community Church, interim Superintendent of Lower Lights Rescue Mission in Yuma, AZ; and held many Bible studies in homes, churches and senior complexes. His hobbies included gardening, was a great story teller, history buff, music lover, printer, tinkerer and traveler. Mr. Hilty lived a very full life in 91 years; was healthy up to the last 8 months of his life; started writing a book of inspirational true stories; a great encourager; and had a zest for life, love and nature. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. Preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Bucher Hilty, married 49 years, and second wife, Linda Swartz-King Hilty, married 14 years. Also preceded in death by his brother Sidney Hilty of Findlay, OH. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Wendolyn "Wendy" & Roby Bender of Waukesha, WI, Meredith & Dan Henderson of Ferndale, Harriet & Bill Gravely of Woodinville; grandchildren, Dave Bender, Kris Smuda, Pam Bender, Doug Henderson, and Alissa Henderson; great-grandchildren, Derrek Bender and Krystal Smuda; sister, Lillian Krohn of Pandora, OH; brother and sister-in-law, Herbert & Mabel Hilty of Pandora, OH and numerous other family members. Visitation Thursday, August 28, 5-9 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. Private family graveside service will be Friday, August 29 at Bayview Cemetery. Memorial service Friday, August 29, 1:00 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Road, Ferndale with Pastor Skip Suess officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

HIMEBAUGH, Ada E., a longtime Bellingham resident who enjoyed quilting and gardening, died Monday (Sept. 21, 1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Himebaugh, 77, of 961 Chuckanut Drive, was born May 13, 1910 in Sedro-Woolley and had been a Bellingham resident since 1922. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church and the Evergreen Quilters. Survivors include her husband, David Himebaugh of the family home; a daughter, Lorraine Alton of Westlake Village, Calif.; a son, Richard Kennedy of Concrete; two brothers, Arthur Bagley of Hemet, Calif., and William Bagley of Bellingham; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. James Christensen of St. James Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation will be at Greenacres Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Sep 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINDMAN, Dennis M. of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He was 61, born in Bellingham on March 18, 1947, to Lillian (Vaughn) and Everett Hindman. As a youth, Dennis achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was a Page for Frank Atwood in Olympia and for Warren Magnuson in Washington, D.C. Dennis graduated from Bellingham High in 1965. In 1969 he obtained a degree in Economics from WWU and then earned his law degree from Willamette Univ. in 1972. While in college, Dennis drove heavy equipment for the construction of the North Cascades Highway. He was a proud member of the Trial Lawyers Assoc. for over 30 years and also a member of the B.C. Trial Lawyers Assoc. Throughout his career, Dennis loved the law and fought hard for his clients. He was also dedicated to performing community service. His hobbies included photography and travelling the world with friends. Dennis is survived by his son Brian Hindman of Beijing, China; brother Ron Hindman of Federal Way; nephew Greg Hindman of Auburn; great-nieces Madisyn and Amber; and cousins Jerry Martin, Glen Hindman, and Barbara Bennedict. Services for Dennis will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12th, at Moles – Bayview Chapel (Lakeway & Woburn). Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINDMAN, Lillian Rebecca, age 84, of Bellingham, passed away Monday, February 26, 1996. Born February 27, 1911 in Gibson City, Illinois to Benjamin and Ella (Wood) Vaughn, she was a resident of Whatcom County since 1922; Ferndale High School class of 1928 graduate; married Everett Hindman in 1930; preceded in death by her husband in 1961; former member of Soroptomist International and Credit Women's Breakfast Club of Bellingham; employed by Puget Power, Hindman's Electric and secretary for Jones Funeral Home from 1957 to 1974. Survived by two sons; Ron Hindman of Federal Way, WA and Dennis Hindman of Bellingham; three grandsons, Greg Hindman of Seattle, WA; Jeff Hindman of Federal Way; Brian Hindman of Bellingham; one great-granddaughter, Madison Hindman. Funeral Service Friday, March 1, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Allen Wood officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation Thursday, February 29, 1996 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Lakeway Dr.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Feb 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINDS, Carolyn Marie Crocker, of 3802 James Street Road, died at her home (Jan. 13, 1994) after a year-long battle with lung cancer. She was 61. Visitation will be Mon., Jan. 17, 1994 from 10 .m. to 12 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home. Services will be held Tues., Jan. 18, 1994, 3 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home, Pastor James Stender officiating, followed by a reception at the Aftermath Hall. Carolyn was born in St. Joseph's Hospital on January 27, 1932 to C. Harold Crocker and B. Marie Crocker, and lived in Whatcom County her entire life. She attended Bellingham High School graduating in 1950. She married Walter S. Hinds in 1953. Carolyn worked for Morse Hardware and the City of Bellingham before beginning work for Western Washington University in 1968. She retired on January 1, 1993 as Director of Student Fiscal Services. Carolyn was a member of the American Society of Women Accountants, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the Coalition of High Education Assistance Organization, the National Association of Student Financial Air Administrators, and the Washington Financial Air Association. She served as a Blue Book Trainer for financial aid officers for the Federal Department of Education and was on the Executive Board of Whatcom Educational Credit Union. In past years, Carolyn was an avid skier. She played duplicate bridge, enjoyed working crossword puzzles, and was an accomplished seamstress. She also enjoyed traveling, taking trips to Hawaii, Washington, D.C. and South America. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1971, and her father, whom she cared for during his battle with lung cancer, passed away in 1993. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Kathy Royal and husband Ted of Maple Falls, Tina Hinds of Bellingham, her two grandchildren, Jacob and Kayla Tadeyeske her sister, Barbara Montagne and husband Warren of Truckee, CA, and nieces Michelle Sevigny of Kansas City, Missouri, Denise Slayton, friends. Carolyn's quick wit, her deeply caring attitude, and her willingness to help others will be remembered by her family, many friends, and past co-workers. We will miss you, Carolyn, and we're sorry you had to go so soon. Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINDS, Hildegard S. – At her request, there will be no services for Hildegard S. (Skrzeczka) Hinds of Bellingham. Mrs. Hinds died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 77. Born April 3, 1923, to George and Toni (Mueller) Skrzeczka in Dresden, Germany, she survived the Allied bombing of her hometown during World War II and moved to West Germany toward the end of the war. In 1952, she married Stanley Hinds and moved to the United States. He died in 1975. Mrs. Hinds earned a master's degree in German from the University of Washington. Mrs. Hinds taught German, Latin and reading at Bellevue High School from 1964 to 1988. She enjoyed flowers and traveling to Surprise, Ariz. Survivors include son Spencer Hinds of Bellingham; brother Rudolph Skrzeczka of Munich, Germany; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINES, Rita Lillian (Myers), age 89, died September 6, 1997 in Eugene, Oregon of cancer. Born April 25, 1908 in Ladysmith, Wis. to Russell Myers and Stella Crary Myers. She moved to Bellingham in 1912,married W. R. (Bob) Hines February 6, 1926 in Bellingham. She worked at Kales Cannery in Bellingham in the 1930s and at Boeing during WWII. William Hines preceded her in death in 1973. She is survived by three children, Bob of Blaine, Larry of Seattle & Nancy of Eugene, OR; 8 of 9 grandchildren; 20 of 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; 3 brothers & 2 sisters. At her request, no services will be held. Interment Washington Memorial Park, Seattle.

HINOTE, Bertha L., 85, passed away April 4, 2005. Bertha was born in a log cabin in Twisp, Washington, on January 8, 1920, to Joseph R. and Delvina (McKinnon) Delvendahl. On November 28, 1940 Bertha married Darrel C. Hinote, who preceded here in death on September 11, 2000. Bertha was Darrel's favorite fishing partner, joining him on many trips to Canada, where she first heard 'the call of the loon.' She enjoyed gardening, shopping, travel and the Seattle Mariners. Bertha was a loving wife, mother and wonderful friend. She touched everyone's heart that knew her. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Brian Grimes of Mukilteo, WA, Carol and Gage Barbo of Bellingham; son, Charles R. Hinote of Bellingham; grandchildren, David B. Grimes of Everett, Alan K. Grimes of Renton, Eric C. Grimes of Clovis, CA, Carol J. Grimes of Los Angeles, CA and K. C. Barbo of Bellingham; brother-in-law, Russell L. Peterson and wife Burdell of Sedro Woolley; nieces, Eleanor Sims, Elena Samuelson, Pat Kapp, Annette Thompson, Michelle Jones, Stephanie Mast, Patsy Sanders and Tracy Schafer; nephews, Ronald Peterson, Larry Delvendahl and Bernard Delvendahl. An Open House will be held at the family home, Sunday April 17, 2005 from 1:00 to 3:00, at 512 38th Street in Bellingham. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home & Cemetery.

HINOTE, Curtis Allen "Bus" 93, of 700 32nd St., Bellingham, WA, died Thursday, Mar. 6, 1997 at a local care center. He was the former owner of Hinote's Home Furnishing store in Everson, a member of Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, was a 50 year member of Nooksack Valley #105 F & AM and Eastern Star. Surviving are two daughters, Donna Towle and Bonnie and Herb Vaniman, both of Bellingham, five grandchildren, Greg Towle of Vancouver, B.C., Shelly and Bryan McKay of Bellingham, Stacey and Bruce Machu in Texas, Debbie and Berry Iversen of Bellingham, Curt and Julie Vaniman in Olympia, five great grandchildren, Brad, Dustin and Darin McKay, Eric and Kendra Vaniman, one great great grandchild preceded him in death. His sister survives, Ople Koetje in Berbank, WA, his sisters-in-law, Dora Dawson of Seattle, and Signe MacDonald of Bellingham, his brother-in-law, Harmon Edwards of Bellingham, nieces and nephews. Bus was a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved the people who worked for him and never turned down anyone who needed help. Family graveside services will be Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with a celebration of life to be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sharon Hare officiating. Calling hours at the funeral chapel will be Sunday, 12-4 p.m., Monday 9-5 and Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. Services and arrangements provided by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

HINOTE, Dennis Marion of 2117 F St. died at home Monday, Jan. 6, 1997. He was 66. At his request, no service will be held. His ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born June 29, 1930, to Pete and Opal Galley Long in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident here. Mr. Hinote was preceded in death by his mother in April. Survivors include and uncle and numerous cousins. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium.

HINOTE, Harold William was born on February 21, 1919 in Bellingham to Claude and May Hinote and passed away March 29, 2002 in Lynden. He grew up on family farms in Whatcom County with his brothers Charles and Darrel and sister Phyllis. He graduated from Mount Baker High School. Harold served in the Army Air Corps, and married Sylvia Bredal of Bellingham on June 9, 1943. After serving in South Carolina in the Army Air Corps, Harold and Sylvia moved back to Bellingham. He worked at Mulhern's Appliance Store and then moved to Anacortes to open his own shop - Hinote's Appliance. After retirement, Harold and Sylvia moved into the previous home of his parents in Lynden. Harold is survived by his wife Sylvia his daughter Annette and son-in-law Harold Thompson and two granddaughters: Hayley and Molly Thompson. Friends and family remember Harold's love for gardening, walking, working on projects around the house, and helping others. He was a well loved man. May he rest in peace. A memorial service was held Monday, April 1st at the Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden. Inurnment will be at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINOTE, Sylvia Eudora was born on April 23, 1920 in Bellingham to John and Antonetta Bredal. She passed away on May 8, 2003 at her home in Lynden. Sylvia graduated from Bellingham High School and married Harold Hinote on June 9, 1943. They lived in South Carolina while Harold served in the Army Air Corps. The couple later moved back to Bellingham and then to Anacortes, WA where they owned and operated an appliance store. Upon retirement, Sylvia and Harold moved into their home in Lynden. Friends and family remember Sylvia's enjoyment in meeting and visiting with people, her love of walking, and her desire to give to others. She also enjoyed music, and spending time with children. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Harold on March 29, 2002. She is survived by daughter Annette and son-in-law Harold Thompson and granddaughters Hayley and Molly Thompson of Eugene, OR sister, Marion Deyon of Bellingham, WA and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17th, at Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden, WA. Inurnment will be at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINTON, Alvin Gene, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 2, 1998, in Bellingham at age 76. He was born in Everson on December 13, 1921, to Robert E. and Margaret A. (Kirkman) Hinton. In 1939, Alvin graduated from Nooksack Valley High School where he lettered in basketball, which he enjoyed as much as duck hunting and fishing in Johnson Creek. He went to aircraft school in Los Angeles and was employed by Macdonnell Douglas Aircraft until he entered the Marine Corps. Upon discharge, he returned to Whatcom County where he married June Falstad on May 8, 1947. Alvin was also employed by Georgia Pacific Corp prior to going to Cascade Laundry where he was a delivery driver until retiring in 1976. After retirement, he was able to spend his time as owner/manager of Candletree Apts. and pursue his passion for lake fishing. Alvin was a member of the First Congregational Church, a member and past president of Fairhaven Lions, a life member of Bellingham Elks Lodge #194, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, of the American Legion, Teamsters Union Local #231, and the Clamdiggers Assn. of Whatcom County. Survivors include his wife June; 5 daughters, Rose Marie and husband Fred Vessels of Evansville, IN; Sandra Fjellman, Susan Wheatley, Lisa Price, all of Bellingham; Deborah and husband Fred Price of Ferndale, WA; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Wilma and husband Bill Holz of Everson; Rose Mary and husband Jack Manroe of Sedro-Woolley; numerous other relatives and cherished friends. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5 1998, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Cynthia Bauleke officiating. Following the burial at Greenacres Memorial Park, friends and family are invited to the Whatcom Room at Jones-Moles Funeral Home for refreshments and fellowship.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jun 19998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINTON, Dwight M. - Visitation for Dwight M. Hinton, 80, of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Connor officiating. Hinton Motors will be closed Thursday in his memory. Mr. Hinton died Sunday, Feb. 11, 1996, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born Jan. 5, 1916 to Albert and Elizabeth Hinton in Raymond, he moved to Whatcom County when he was 6. He married Teresa "Tessie" Shay on Nov. 23, 1940 in San Francisco. A Nooksack High School graduate, he served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He returned to Lynden and began Hinton Motors in 1947. He was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church, a charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Lynden Post No. 9301, and a member of several other community organizations. He enjoyed golf. Mr. Hinton was preceded in death by brother Wesley Hinton and grandson Matthew McPhail in 1978. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Mark Hinton of Lynden; daughters Jane Biemold and Eileen McPhail, both of Lynden, and Suanne Gregory of Snohomish; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Feb 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HINTON, Martha H. - A funeral for Martha H. Hinton of Gresham, Ore., will be at 2 p.m. today at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. Mrs. Hinton died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997. She was 83. Born May 3, 1913, to Karl and Martha Gebhart in Park City, Utah, she lived in the Portland, Ore., area for 15 years. She enjoyed working with children. Survivors include son Harry Hinton of Salem, Ore., and two grandchildren.

HINZ, Jerome P. "Jerry" age 86, formerly of Arlington, passed away February 22, 2006, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center in Bellingham. Jerry is survived by his son, Jerome F. Hinz and his wife Donna of Everson, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. At his request, there will be no service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIPKOE, Leda Gertrude, age 87, of 2613 Ellis St, passed away Nov. 22, 1984. Graveside services will be held Tues., Nov. 27, 12 noon at Woodlawn Cemetery with memorial services to be held at the First Congregational Church on Thurs., Dec. 13, 1 p.m. with Pastor Donel G. McClellan officiating. Mrs. Hipkoe is survived by 2 daughters, Jan Lind of city, Virginia McLean of Martha's Vineyard Island, Mass; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 1 sister Florian Johansen of city; 1 brother Carroll Culver of Orcas Island. Mrs. Hipkoe was a life resident of Bellingham and a member of the First Congregational Church, Retired Teachers Assoc., The Tupper Family Assoc. and the Whatcom Historical Society. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Nov 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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HIRSCHKORN, Bernice M. - A memorial service for Bernice M. "Babe" Hirschkorn of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home, with the Rev. Don Rutledge officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Hirschkorn died Thursday, March 18, 1999, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 75. She was born Nov. 17, 1923 to Otto and Gertrude Morgenthaler in Bellingham and was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. On June 17, 1961, she married Edwin Hirschkorn in Blaine. She worked as a bookkeeper and retired from Kmart Corp in 1989. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons James Sherman of Yakima and Darryl Hirschkorn and Dana Hirschkorn, both of Bellingham; daughter Donna Rainford of Bellingham; sister Alice Plank of Bellingham; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIRSCHKORN, Caroline, 66, 501 East Sunset drive, passed away Sunday (July 19, 1942) after an extended illness. She had lived here twenty-nine years and was a member of the St. John's Lutheran church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Frieda Blake, city; one son, Walter Phalmer, city; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Heathcote, Mrs. Lydia Gruelich, Mrs. Mathilda Brunlow and Mrs. Emma Green, city; three brothers, Rudolp, Ted and Edward, city; and four grandchildren, two step-daughters, four step-sons and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. J. Keller Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Bingham-Dahlquist chapel. Interment will follow in the Bay View cemetery.

HIRSCHKORN, Daniel "Fred" formerly of 2726 Humboldt St., died Monday (Oct. 7, 1985) in a local nursing home. He was 88. He was born Jan. 19, 1897, in North Dakota and had been a local resident since 1912. Mr. Hirschkorn was a retired lumber yardsman and worked for various local firms. He was an avid sports fisherman and loved flowers, taking great pride in his rhododendrons. One of Mr. Hirschkorn's prize rhododendrons was given to him by his two sons in 1946, after they returned home from service in World War II. His wife Alta, preceded him in death in 1983. Survivors include his sons, Ed and Don Kirschkorn of Bellingham; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Private burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery.

HIRSCHKORN, Edwin E., "Ed" age 81, of Bellingham, passed away, Wed., Oct. 15, 2003 in Bellingham. A lifetime Whatcom county resident, he was born Nov. 18, 1921 in Bellingham to Fredrick and Alta (McDonald) Hirschkorn. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a past member and post commander of the Wm. Matthews Post #1585, VFW in Bellingham. Ed was a longtime member and past president of the Eagles Lodge, served as Director of NW Washington Eagles Bowlers and was entered into the Whatcom County Bowler's Hall of Fame in 2000. He was a longtime employee of the City of Bellingham Water Department. Ed was an avid cribbage player. Survived by his four children, Jim & wife Julie Sherman of Yakima, Darryl & wife Chris Hirschkorn of Bellingham, Donna Rainford of Bellingham, Dana & wife Kim Hirschkorn of Bellingham daughter-in-law Colleen Hirschkorn sister-in-law Alice Plank nephew Howard & wife Kristen Plank of Bellingham nieces Dawn Branco of Bellingham and Linda Mathews of Bellingham grandson Justin Hirschkorn of China and many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Bernice in 1999 son, Ed Hirschkorn, Jr. his parents son-in-law Douglas Rainford and brother Don Hirschkorn. A graveside service will be held Mon., Oct. 20, 1 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery with a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel. Pastor Felix Anderson will be officiating. A celebration of Ed's life will follow at the Bellingham Aerie #31 Eagles Lodge, 1125 N. Forest, Bellingham.Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Oct 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HIRSCHKORN, Marie, 68, of 711 E. Maryland St., Bellingham, died Wed. Sept. 4, 1991 at a local hospital. A longtime area resident, she was a homemaker most of her life - who was known as a good friend, had compassion for others and was a good cook. She was preceded in death by her son Edward in June of 1990 and is survived by brothers, John Spady of Bellingham, Wilbert Spady of Everett; sisters, Edna Neely of Bellingham and Elizabeth Hendrickson of Everett; grandchildren Cassandra Marie Hirschkorn and Troy Allan Hirschkorn; daughter-in-law, Coleen Hirschkorn; nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Wed. Sept. 11, 1991 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Ronald Slater officiating. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

HIRSHFELD, Anna E., age 73, a life time resident of Bellingham, passed away suddenly after a short illness in a local hospital Saturday, December 5, 1981. Anna worked at Mannings Bakery and Cafe for many years until closure of their downtown location, then she was employed as a clerk in Senuty's Pharmacy for several years until her retirement. She is survived by dear friends, Vernon and Ellen Fieselman and a cousin George and his wife Rose Reger of New York. Anna was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham. At her request graveside services will be conducted by Father Jack Buchalew on Wednesday, December 9 at 2 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects at Moles Funeral Home Tuesday, December 8 from 9 .m. to 5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HISKEY, Henry Lee - A funeral for Henry "Hank" Lee Hiskey of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Smyth officiating. Mr. Hiskey of 1183 W. Axton Road died Saturday, April 8, 1995, in Bellingham. He was 74. Born Aug. 21, 1920 to Earl and Clara Lohman Hiskey on Orcas Island, he lived in Ferndale for 45 years. Mr. Hiskey joined the U.S. Army in 1942. He fought at Attu in the Aleutian Islands, Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands, the Philippines and Okinawa. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was discharged from the Army in 1946. After returning from the war, he played baseball for the Bellingham Bells. Mr. Hiskey worked at Pacific Northwest Bell for 32 years, retiring in 1982. He loved the outdoors, fishing, digging for clams and touring in his motor home. Survivors include his wife, Pat Hiskey, of the family home; daughters Jill Eveland and Judi Dalquist, both of Bellingham, and Debra Randall of Kent; sons Jim Hiskey of Easton and Rod Lyons of Bellingham; sister Maybelle LaValle of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and brother Albert Hiskey of Concrete.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Apr 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HISKEY, Patricia A. (Cannon) of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2006, in Bellingham. She was 82, born in Rome, WA, on September 28, 1923, to May (Moors) and Patrick Cannon, the 8th of 10 children. Patricia graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1941. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, where she volunteered at church activities. She and her husband Hank enjoyed dancing, fishing trips, and traveling in their motor home. Her hobbies included ceramics, flower gardening, and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed Mariner baseball games. She is survived by her son Rod and wife Debbie Lyons, granddaughter Katie and husband Trevor Corzine, grandson Brent Lyons, sister Berwyn Munsen, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8th, in the funeral home's Bayview Chapel, with burial following at Greenacres Memorial Park. Moles Family Funeral Home & Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITCH, Ruby I., age 81 of 360 D St. Blaine passed away Apr. 13, 1989. She was born Feb. 28, 1908 in Chester, OK. She is survived by her husband Earl of Blaine; daughter Dorothea Gerlitz of Surrey, B.C. and 2 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Mon. Apr. 17 at Blaine (Enterprise) Cemetery with Mr. Harry Shaffield officiating. Under the direction of Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITCHCOCK, Fauntelle, age 74, of 8664 Vinup Rd., Lynden, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 1989. She was born March 14, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois and had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 63 years. Mrs. Hitchcock was a member of the United Methodist Church of Lynden, Lynden Chapter No. 12 O.E.S., Chairman of the Past Matrons Assoc., board member of the Rainbow Girls of Lynden No. 70, and a member of the Grand Cross of Colors. Mrs. Hitchcock is survived by her husband Merle of the family home; 2 sons, Glen Vinup and wife Gail of Minneapolis, MN; Boyd Vinup and wife Patti of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; 6 step-children and numerous step-grandchildren and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon C. Vinup in March of 1981. Visitation hours Sat. Feb. 11, and Sun Feb. 12, from Noon to 4 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Lynden. Officiating will be Pastor Fred Rarden. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Feb 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITCHCOCK, Glen, age 74, passed away on Dec. 2, (2009) with family at his side. He leaves behind his 3 children, Bill, Kelly, and Doug; his large extended family; many friends; and wife Joan. Glen was a long-time member of IUOE Local 302 and IBEW Local 77. Glen will always be remembered for his love of sports, fishing, and time spent in Alaska. Services will be held on Wed. Dec. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Saxon Cemetery in Acme, WA. Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Dec 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITE, Cecil Christina (Christena), of 3115 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, died Saturday, March 6, 1993. She was 93. A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, 2826Birchwood, in Bellingham with the Rev. Tim Lann officiating, assisted by Bud Lee and Harold Minkler. Mrs. Hite was born in Marshall Town, Iowa in April 5, 1899. Her family moved to Ephrata, WA in 1902 and then to Bellingham in 1918. She had been a Bellingham resident for 75 years. She married Dewey Thomas Hite on Nov. 22, 1922 in Vancouver, B.C. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Hite worked for many years as an accountant for several automobile agencies. Her daughter, Fay, was born on March 11, 1927. Mrs. Hite's last position before retirement was a bookkeeper for the Associated Students at Western Washington University where she always loved working with the young people. Loving to travel, she and her husband spent the next 15 winters in Arizona, and traveled in their camper all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and Alaska. After her husbands death in 1984, she continued to travel. She drove to Arizona with a friend when she was 85. Her favorite trip was to South Africa in 1977. Mrs. Hite had many hobbies throughout the years as her creativity seemed endless. She was a gifted photographer, quilter, cook, crafts person, and card player. She was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church, Roeder Home Quilting Group, Bible Study Groups at Birchwood and The Willows, and avidly played cards with the seniors at the Masonic Temple in Lynden and friends at The Willows. Mrs. Hite held incredible energy, enthusiasm and curiosity throughout her entire life. She will remain a true inspiration to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Fay and Ted Genger of Bellingham; granddaughter, Susan and husband Ron Bluhm of Redmond, granddaughter Gayle Ann and husband Scott Chalfant; grandson Ted Jr. and wife Frances Genger, all of Bellingham; great-granddaughter Christine O'Connell of Enumclaw; great-granddaughter Erin O'Connell of Redmond; great-grandsons Matthew and Jordan Chalfant and T J Genger all of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITE, Delores Elaine "Dee" passed away at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2007. She was 59, born April 7, 1947 in Eureka, CA to Charles Ussery and Nola (Ross) Mooney. Dee was an avid reader who enjoyed shopping, collecting elephants, and gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a hard worker, a loyal employee, and taught her children many valuable lessons in life. Dee is preceded in death by her fathers Charles Ussery and Leonard Mooney. She is survived by her husband of 32 years Raymond James Hite; sons Donald and wife Tonya Cargill; Jonathan and wife Rhonda Cargill; Raymond Ussery Hite, Renard and wife; daughter Vida Sabala; mother Nola Mooney; brother David Johnson; sister Therese Sesti; grandchildren Ryan, Lorene, Ashley, Donna, Shane, Shelby, Arriana, Jesse, Courtney, Kaitlin, McKenna, Seth, Toby; and numerous other family members and friends. A memorial service and potluck reception will be held on Sunday, January 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITE, Dewey T., 83, of 3000 Lynn St., died Friday (Jan. 1, 1982). He was born June 26, 1898, in Hardy, Ark. and came to Washington in 1900. He was a wheat farmer with his parents in Ephrata before moving to Bellingham in 1922. He was a retired plumber who had been city plumbing inspector and secretary of steamfitters and Plumbers Union Local 40 for many years. He was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church, and Bellingham Bay Lodge 44, F&AM. He is survived by his wife, Cecil, a daughter, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family committal services will be held Monday. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Birchwood Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Tim Lann and Harold Minkler officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITT, Earl, age 73 of 5420 Interstate 5, Ferndale, passed away Wed., Sept 29, (1976). Mr. Hitt had been a resident of Ferndale since 1910 and is survived by his wife, Winnifred "Molly;" one son, Lloyd of Ferndale; one daughter, Jeanne Kiel of Renton; one sister, Velma Morse of Renton; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, 2 nephews, numerous other relatives. Private funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. David B. Nelson officiating. Burial followed in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Oct 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITT, Lloyd D. - Visitation for Lloyd D. Hitt of Ferndale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Mount Baker Care Center, with the Rev. Ralph Paulson officiating. Mr. Hitt's ashes will be placed in Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Mr. Hitt died Thursday, May 24, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 70. Born July 13, 1930, to Earl P. and Winefred A. (Blom) Hitt in Ferndale, he lived most of his life in Whatcom County. In 1947, he graduated from Ferndale High School. Mr. Hitt served in the U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska. An avid motorcycle rider, he also loved boating, fishing and hunting. Survivors include sister Jeanne Kiel of Renton nephew Michael Kiel of Maple Valley nieces Linda Vervair and Connie Kiel, both of Renton, and Teresa Paganucci of Black Diamond and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 May 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HITT, Winnifred "Molly", age 86, of 1014 W. Smith Rd., Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham, June 1, 1990. She was born May 30, 1904 in Ferndale and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Molly was preceded in death by her husband Earl P. Hitt in 1976. She is survived by a son Lloyd Hitt of Bellingham; her daughter Jeanne Kiel of Renton; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother Carl Blom of Ferndale; her sister Hannah Rose of Bellingham and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Burial Enterprise Cemetery, Monday, June 4, 1990. Memorial Services will be held, 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16th, in the Chapel of Moles Funeral Home, with Pastor Ralph Poulson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HJALTALIN, Sig, age 86 of 980 Willys (sic) Rd., Ferndale, passed away Tues., Jan. 26, (1982) in a local nursing home. He was past mayor of Bellingham for 2 terms from 1955-1963; past State President of Washington State Good Roads Assoc.; member of Roads and Highways; Bellingham Chamber of Commerce; past commander of the American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7; Founder of Sig's Saddle Tramps; Dad Advisor of Rainbow; member of North Cross State Highway Assoc.; Masonic Order 151 Scottish Rite Bodies; member of Navy League; veteran of WWI; Mt. Baker Quarter Horse Assoc.; Ag Committee Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and many other organizations. He is survived by his wife Wilma; 1 son Ronald of Pasco, WA; 1 daughter, Geraldine O'Brien of Fullerton, Calif.; 4 sisters, Marine Massey, Bellingham, Gertrude Earlywine, Bellingham, Emily Segert of Tagard (sic), Oregon, Christine Bines, San Diego, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 2 sons, Bill and Wayne. Services are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HJALTALIN, Wilma C., age 81, passed away Sat., Feb. 4, (1984) . Mrs. Hjaltalin had resided in Whatcom County for the past 54 years, and was preceded in death by her husband Sig and sons Bill and Wayne. She was Past President of the Childrens Orthopedic Guild and Cow Belles; was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7; The Auxiliary of the 40 & 8 No. 209; Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 O.E.S. and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive 1 son Ronald of Clarkston, Wash.; 1 daughter, Geraldine O'Brien of Fullerton, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Bob Hansen of Monroe and Jim Hansen of Camano Island; 1 sister, Flora Beddoes of Penticton; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with Pastors Martin Wells and Susan Briehl officiating. Interment Greenacres. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Feb 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HJELVIG, Anna C., age 95, of 1509 E. Victor St., passed away Thurs., Aug. 16, 1990. Born April 13, 1895 in Sweden, she was a Bellingham resident since 1914; member of Central Lutheran Church; Sons of Norway for more than 50 years; Order of Vasa and Orthopedic Guild. Survived by her brother, Hjalmer and wife Betty Freeberg of Bellingham; sister, Lydia Carlsson of Sweden; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service Tues. Aug. 21, 2 p.m. Central Lutheran Church with Rev. Dennis Anderson officiating. Cremation. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HJORT, Herman, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2007. He was born October 11, 1919 in Deerwood Township, Minnesota to Nels and Kristina Hjort. Mr. Hjort proudly served his country during World War II in both Trinidad and the Marshall Islands before being discharged in 1945 at the naval base at Bremerton, Washington. Mr. Hjort retired from Standard Oil Company of California in Seattle, Washington after working for over 35 years. Most recently, Mr. Hjort was a resident of Lynden, Washington. Mr. Hjort is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Hjort, one daughter, Kristine Heintz of Bellingham, Washington, one son, W. Michael Hjort of Burlison, Tennessee and a sister Anna Guinn of Vancouver, Washington. Mr. Hjort also had two grandchildren, Jennifer Weaks of Memphis, Tennessee and Robin Forrester, of Lakeland, Tennessee as well as three great-grandsons. Graveside Services will be held at Enterprise Cemetery at 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale, WA on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Sep 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOAG, Gordon E. died on Friday, November 11, 2005. He was born on February 21, 1916 near Orchard, NE, to Aggie and Edward Hoag. Gordon graduated from the Grand Island Business College in 1937, and married Helen Saiser in Omaha, NE, on January 10, 1942. She survives him at the family home. Gordon enlisted in the Army in May of 1942 and served in the Air Transport Command overseas until January of 1946. He worked for 36 years in the Railway Mail Service and at the Denver Post Office. Gordon enjoyed reading, baseball, traveling, music, and hunting. He sang in church choirs in Omaha, Denver and in Bellingham at Garden Street United Methodist Church, where he was a member. For many years, Gordon volunteered transposing materials to tapes for the visually impaired. He was also a volunteer for the Whatcom Literacy Council. Following their retirement, Gordon and Helen moved to Bellingham in 1984 and they wintered in Mesa, AZ for 18 years. Gordon is survived by his wife Helen; son Brian and wife Margie and granddaughter Melissa Hoag of Littleton, CO; sister and brother-in-law Wilma and Frank Hurley of Colorado Springs, CO; brother-in-law Raymond Saiser of Lincoln, NE; and several nieces and nephews and their families, especially Jolene Johnson who was very helpful during Gordon's illness. Memorials may be made to the Garden Street United Methodist Church, Bellingham; The Whatcom Literacy Council, Bellingham; or a church or charity of your choice. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home. Graveside services for family and friends will be held at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005 at 11 a.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church, Reverend Bill Green officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOAG, Harry W. Sr., died Monday, August 29, 1994 at the Silver Rose Eldercare Home. He was 96. He was one of five children born to James and Miriam Hoag on October 16, 1897 in the community of Bells Creek, four miles East of Deming, WA. He was a graduate of Mt. Baker High School; spent his entire life in Whatcom County; married May C. Lambert on May 31 1924, she preceded him in death exactly one month, having passed away July 29, 1994. They had been married for 70 years. He is survived by his three sons, Dale Hoag of Bellingham, H. William Hoag, Jr. of Ferndale, Robert Hoag of Seattle and foster son Dareld Lambert of Roseville, CA; sisters Fay Both of Bellingham and Alice Monaghan of Sultan, WA; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren. Funeral Service Thursday, September 1, 1994, 1 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Pastor Peter Holdaas officiating. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOAG, Helen – A memorial service for Helen (Brndiar) Hoag of Bellingham will be at 3 pm Feb 20 at Bellingham Unitarian Church. A memorial breakfast will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5 at Rome Grange. Mrs. Hoag died of cancer Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000 at her home. She was 71. Born July 3, 1928 to John and Julia Brndiar in Klenovec, Slovakia, she had been a local resident since 1953. In 1938, she moved with her family to Vancouver, B.C. where she attended school. They later moved to Cloverdale in Surrey, B.C. Mrs. Hoag worked at a provincial mental hospital for six years. On Jun 27, 1953, she married Alexander N. Hoag in Surrey, B.C. He died in 1992. Mrs. Hoag was a homemaker. Mrs. Hoag was a member of Unitarian Church, Rome Grange and Camp Fire Boys and Girls. She also was a former member of Mount Baker Kennel Club. Mrs. Hoag became a U.S. citizen in 1997. She also hiked a section of the Pacific Trail. Her interests included African violets, mushrooms and volunteering for many causes. Survivors include son John Hoag of Bellingham; daughters Wendy Roberts and Julie Anderson, both of Bellingham; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOAG, James V., age 74 of 4279 Guide Meridian, Bellingham passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Oct. 15, (1974). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, was a resident of Bellingham since 1923. He owned and operated the Jim Hoag Construction Co. for 25 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are his wife Mildred; 2 daughters, Barbara Jean Carter of Tampa, Fla.; Muriel Peaveyhouse of Cold Bay, Alaska; 2 foster sons, George Lake of Bellingham, Dennis Winsor of Melbourne, Fla.; 1 brother Harry, of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Edna Vaughn of Ocean Shores; Fay Both of Bellingham; Alice Monaghan of Sultan; also 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Friday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. with Bishop Wayne Glover officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOAG, May Cora - A funeral service for May Cora Hoag of Bellingham will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Pastor Peter Holdaas of Grace Community Church will officiate, with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hoag died Friday, June 29 in Bellingham. She was 88. She was one of nine children born to Amos and Cora Lambert on Sept 23, 1905, in Ekalaka, Mont. She moved to Whatcom County in 1930 and married Harry W. Hoag Sr. on May 31, 1924. She is survived by her husband; three sons; sisters Bessie Akers, Minerva Waylett and Lillian Laughlin, all of Shelton, and Rachel Hoag of Camp Crook, SD; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jul 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOAG. Mildred Edna, age 91, passed away August 26, 1999 at her Bellingham home. Mrs. Hoag was born November 16, 1907 in Anacortes, WA to Ben C. and Mary E. (Beckelshymer) Ferguson. Mildred was a member of Latter Day Saints Church on James Street. She served full time in the Mission for the Church, Temple Ordanance Worker and has served in all Auxiliary's of the church. She was also a member of the Senior Center. She is survived by her son George W. Lake of Bellingham; two daughters, Barbara J. Carter of Tampa, Florida and Muriel Peavyhouse of Anchorage, Alaska; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous foster children. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday in the Jerns Funeral Chapel. A Funeral Service officiated by Bishop Peter Rensink, will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 1999 in the Latter Day Saints Church on James Street. Burial will be in Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Aug 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOBACK, Robert - Funeral services for Robert Hoback, 81, 6154 Lawrence Rd., will be 11 a.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. He died Wednesday (April 12, 1972). Mr. Hoback was a retired farmer and member of Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include the widow, Esther; two sons, Roy of Mount Vernon and Robert Jr. in California; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Bremich of Everson, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Watson in Texas. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.

HOBART, Twyla J. – A memorial service for Twyla J. Hobart of Bellingham will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Jehovah's Witnesses North Congregation Kingdom Hall with Roger Pearson officiating. Mrs. Hobart died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She was 78. She was born May 8, 1922 in Chappell, Neb. to Jens Jenson and Eithal McNair Jenson. She graduated from high school in Cotesfield, Neb. in 1940 and moved to Bellingham. She and Charles E. Hobart were married August 19, 1941 and in 1945 she graduated from McDonald's Beauty School. Mrs. Hobart and her husband owned Ar-Zele's Beauty Shop for 46 years. Mrs. Hobart was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and she enjoyed gardening. Survivors include her husband, a son, Charles L. Hobart of Portland, Ore; a daughter, Cherrill M. Anderson of Ferndale; a sister Virginia Janischek of Bellingham; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral and Cremation Service of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOBER, Phyllis, age 88, of 19605 River Road, Space 35, Gladstone, Oregon, a lifetime resident of Portland, Oregon, passed away on Lummi Island, Washington Saturday, August 23, 1997. She was born to Harry L. and Florence Mae Hober December 28, 1908 in Portland, Oregon. She retired as a supervisor from "Ma Bell" the telephone company in 1973 after 30 years of devoted service. Auntie Phyllis was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Phyllis enjoyed life, the city and the country and all her wonderful family and friends, in a super-duper deluxe special way. She happily entered the lie of everyone she met. Phyllis is survived by sisters Fae Fries of Lummi Island and Louise Woster of Portland, Oregon. Nieces and nephews include Harry and wife Eileen Hersey of Ocean Park, Wash., Fae and husband Bob Cole of Portland, Richard Hersey of Portland, Fred Fries of Portland, Oregon and Joanne and husband Richard Poole of Lummi Island, Washington. Many grand nieces and nephews enjoyed "Auntie Holly" as Christmas was her favorite time of the year. At her request, no services will be held.

HOCKEN, Myrle J. - A graveside service for Myrle J. Hocken of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Nooksack Cemetery. Mrs. Hocken died Thursday, Feb. 27, 1997. She was 78. Born Feb. 6, 1919, to Oscar and Albena Porter in Lynden, she married William Hocken on Nov. 4, 1950, in Skamania. She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Breckinridge. Survivors include daughter Gloria Manning of Puyallup, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

HOCKETT, Margaret Mae - Graveside services for Margaret Mae Hockett, 79, 5707 Salakanum Way, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Mrs. Hockett was born Feb. 6, 1907 in Hancock County, Iowa. She married Verden Hockett Feb. 23, 1928 in Plentywood, Mont. He died earlier. She was a lifetime member of the Royal Neighbors of America and was a member of the Sumas American Legion Auxiliary, Post 212. Survivors include two sons, Donald D. of the family home and Verden L., Jr. of Roseburg, Ore.; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Edith Atkins of McMinnville, Ore.; Thelma Savageau of Woodburn, Ore.; Doris Bivens of Creswell, Ore.; and Wilma Knight of Portland, Ore.; two brothers, Wayne Greenup of Woodburn, Ore.; and Mike Greenup of Portland, Ore.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Aug 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOCKETT, Verden L., 81, of 5707 Salakanum Way, died Thursday (July 23, 1981). Born July 24, 1899, in Woodburn, Ore., he had been a local resident since 1951. He married Margaret M. Greenup on Feb. 23, 1928 in Plentywood, Mont. He retired from the U.S. Border Patrol after 30 years of service. He also had been employed by the State Department of Natural Resources for 10 summers, and had served as a police magistrate and justice of the peace. He was the manager of the state liquor store at Sumas. He was a member of Lodge 43, F&AM, of Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, and was a life member of Sumas Memorial Post 212, American Legion. He was a World War I Marine veteran. He is survived by his wife Margaret M.; two sons Verden L. Hockett Jr. of Roseburg, Oregon; and Donald D. Hockett of City; his twin sister Velma Huling of Forks, Wash.; and seven grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Edgar L. Starr and officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge 44, F&AM, officiating. Visitation hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jul 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOCKING, Dorothy G., age 94, passed away Wed., Jan. 31st, 2007 in Bellingham. She was born March 4, 1912 in Seattle, WA to John D. and Gertrude (Smith) Hocking. Dorothy attended Assumption School, and graduated from Whatcom High in 1932. She has been an active member of Assumption Church and a member of Catholic Daughters of America, St. Dominic Circle. "Grandma Dorothy" provided daycare for many children in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman in 1970, son Kenneth in 1987 and brother John Hogan in 2004. She is survived by daughter Teresa (husband Hector) LaFreniere of Bellingham, son John Hocking of Mt. Vernon, grandchildren Ron Hocking, Ken Hocking, Rita Kombol, Gina Weigum, Cheri Wisdom, Kimberly Bullock and Diana LaFreniere, 9 great-grandchildren, nephew, daughter-in-law Sandi, special friends Mary Ann Ruff, Carol Quinn, Kay Schirmer and Darla Mork. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 2 from 3-5 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held at Westford Funeral on Sun. Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Assumption on Mon. Feb. 5 at 10:30 followed by burial at Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOCKING, Kenneth, age 44, formerly of Bellingham, passed away in Illinois Wed., Jan. 21, (1987). He had resided in Chicago for the last 20 years, was a salesman with Great Lakes Food Corp. While in Chicago he was awarded a Good Citizen for saving a womans life and apprehending a hit and run driver by the Aurora, Illinois Police Dept. He is survived by 2 sons, Ronald of Fresno, Calif., Kenneth Jr. and Micky of Romeoville, Illinois; 1 daughter Kimberly Ann of Romeoville, Illinois; mother Dorothy Hocking of Bellingham; 1 granddaughter, Kara Marie Hocking of Romeoville, Illinois; brother John Hocking and Sandy of Mt. Vernon, WA; sister Teresa and husband Hector LaFreniere of Bellingham; 4 nieces, Gina and Diana LaFreniere of Bellingham and Rita and Cheri Hocking of Mt. Vernon, WA. Funeral services will be conducted Mon. Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Sallis officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HODGE, Blanche E., of 1710 22nd St., Bellingham, died Sat., Oct. 2, 1993. She was 95. Mrs. Hodge was born Dec. 22, 1897 to Thomas J. and Anne Williams in Chatfield, Minn. She moved to Whatcom Co. in 1924 from Minot, North Dakota. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Mother Evangelistia Hospital Auxiliary, St. Anne's Guild, Sacred Heart Parish, Grand Regent of Catholic Daughters of America and active in Northern Deanery A C C W, past President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 7, 2nd District President of Local Unit 7, 8, and 40 Chapeau Unit 209, President of World War I Auxiliary 7th Degree Rome Grange, member of Democratic Whatcom Co. Women's Club and State Representative for Democratic Party. She worked for the American Federation of Labor and with organized Labor, The Whatcom Co. Court House and for many years in the State Liquor Store. Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley (Biddy) Klein and a grandson, Ronald Rhoades. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia F. Hayes of Bellingham; two sisters, Kathleen Dunlap and Mae Kniffin both of Bellingham; a brother, James T. Williams of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 4 greatgreat-grandchildren. Rosary will be said at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 1993. Mass of Christian Burial will be at The Sacred Heart Church, 2 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 1993 with Fr. Gary Morelli officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Oct 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HODGES, Helen, 79, of 2351 Northshore Rd., died Sept. 4, (1989) at a local nursing home. Born July 23, 1910 in Pennsylvania, she married Ben Hodges Aug. 1, 1931 in Meadville, PA. Helen was an elementary school teacher and was past president of A.B. Chapter of PEO and a member of St. Lukes Assistance League and Lake Whatcom Garden Club. She leaves to survive her husband Ben Hodges of the family home; daughters, Phyllis Osler of Grosse Pt. Shores, Michigan and Carol Wilson of Pittsburgh, PA; 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be Wed. Sept. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held Thurs. Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery, followed by memorials service at Garden Street United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HODGES, James Lillo & Betty Jane - James Lillo Hodges, age 82 of 5359 Northwest Road, Bellingham, passed away Sun., May 4, 1997, at his home. He was born July 1, 1914 in Abilene, TX to Walter and Lulla Belle (Renfro) Hodges and had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 18 years. He served in the U.S. Army, with the last branch of the Mounted Cavalry, where he developed this great love for horses. He married Betty Hammack on Nov. 13, 1946, in Gallup, NM. Mr. Hodges served as Captain of the Chula Vista Mounted Police Search & Rescue, was a renowned finish carpenter, talented woodworker, and loved to paint. He is survived by his brother Gil Hodges of El Cajon, CA and sister, Patricia Hodges of Laguna Beach, CA.
Betty Jane Hodges, age 77, of 5359 Northwest Road, Bellingham, passed away Thurs., May 8, 1997 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center in Bellingham. She was born Mar. 16, 1920 in Chappell, NE to Roy and Eva (Johnston) Hammack and had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 18 years. She married James Hodges on Nov. 13, 1946 in Gallup, NM. Mrs. Hodges loved to paint china and had a green thumb for gardening, especially with flowers. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Judith Grass and Maxine Sparks. Mrs. Hodges is survived by sister, Ruth Rhodes of Las Vegas, NV and brother Galen Hammack of TX.
Mr. & Mrs Hodges are survived by 3 sons, William Hodges of Bellingham, Robert Hodges of San Diego, CA and James O. W. Hodges of Atlanta, GA; 10 grandchildren; Judith Biritz, Alan, Dean and Darryl Hodges, Susan Benton, Cheryl Cain, Dawn Williams, Lance Holloway, and James and Lisa Romdall. A combined funeral service for Jim & Betty Hodges will be held Sat., May 17, 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Entombment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

HOEFER, Cathy Lena, of 2301 Stickney Island Rd., died at her home Friday, Sept. 3, 1993, of cancer at age 43. The Everson-area resident was born Sept. 20, 1949 in Artesia, Calif., to Manuel and Lena Silva Pariera. She grew up in Artesia and graduated from Artesia High School in 1967. She married Michael Hoefer in Artesia on June 14, 1969. They lived in Chino, Calif. for 13 years before moving to Whatcom County in 1986. Mrs. Hoefer was a homemaker, a member of the Lynden Orthopedic Guild and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. Survivors include her husband Michael of the family home; sons Randy of Bellingham and Michael Jr. of the family home; daughter Michaell Costner of Lynden; brothers Manuel Parriera of Lynden and Jack Parriera of Ferndale; sisters Margie Rodrigues of Hanford, Calif., and Christy Nelson of Romoland, Calif.; her father, Manuel Pariera and wife Dixie of Chino, Calif. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral home. An evening vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. A funeral liturgy will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Father Brian McGovern as celebrant. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOEFER, James T. - Visitation for James T. Hoefer of Bellingham will be from 5 to 9 tonight at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Ken Ritsema officiating. Mr. Hoefer died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at his home. He was 44. He was born Oct. 8, 1955, in St. Paul, Minn., to Jerome and Arvilla (Roosman) Hoefer, and grew up in California. In 1986, the family moved to Whatcom County, where Mr. Hoefer worked at dairies and in construction until a disabling accident five years ago. He was preceded in death by a brother, John a sister, Patti Cherchio and his father. Survivors include his mother, Arvilla Hoefer of Lynden daughter Amber Hoefer of California brother Mike of Everson and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOEHNER, Helen C., 61, of 5351 Bel Air Way, Bellingham, passed away at her home Friday, December 11th, (1992). She was born May 29, 1931 in Ulen, MN to Dr. and Mr. William Fevig. Mrs. Hoehner was a 1949 graduate of Bellingham High School and married Charles P. Hoehner January 20, 1950. She was the youngest of four sisters. Survivors are: husband, Charles P. Hoehner of family home; 3 sisters: June Erickson, Waukegan, IL; Betty Evans, Yakima, WA; Lois Nelson, Bellingham; 2 daughters: Connie Tiedeman, Poulsbo, WA; Jane Bennett, Granite Falsls, WA; 2 sons: Steve Hoehner, Everett, WA; Tim Hoehner, Yakima, WA; 5 grandchildren: Joshua Bennett; Andy, Sarah and Mark Tiedeman all of Poulsbo; Nicole Hoehner, Evertt, WA. Mrs. Hoehner was a homemaker and enjoyed country and western music, sewing, gardening and camping with her grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday Dec. 14, 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with R. L. Christensen, Pastor, officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOEKEMA, Sadie, 91, formerly of 1517 Front St., Lynden, died Sunday in Lynden. She was born March 19, 1894, in Friesland, The Netherlands. She moved to Alberta, Canada, in 1914, and married Peter Hoekema in Edmonton on March 9, 1916. She and her husband came to Whatcom County in 1922. They operated dairy and poultry farms in the Lynden area. Her husband died in 1972. A homemaker, Mrs. Hoekema was a member of First Christian Reformed Church, where she was active in the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include three sons, Joe and Charles of Everson and Eugene of Lynden; two daughters, Bertha Meenderinck of Everson and Suzanne Holleman of Lynden; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; a sister, Tina VanHuis of Lynden; and a brother-in-law, Ted Hoekema of Lynden. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Reformed Church, the Rev. Jacob Dykstra officiating. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOEKSTRA, Harold - Funeral services for Harold Clarence Hoekstra, Lynden war veteran who was killed in a hunting accident here Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock today at the Second Reformed Church. Mr. Hoekstra was on his first pheasant hunting trip since coming home from the war when he was fatally shot Sunday. The 23-year-old ex-soldier had served in the Army four years and seven months, three years of this time overseas. He was given his honorable discharge and returned home about two months ago. He served in Alaska and on the Italian, France and German fronts. The war veteran was born in Lynden July 28, 1922. He attended Lynden schools and at the age of 18 joined the Army. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his mother, Mrs. Maggie Haga; one sister, Peggy Hoekstra, all of Lynden. The services today will be conducted by the Knapp and Knapp Funeral Home with Rev. John F. Schuurmann officiating. Burial will be made in the Monumenta cemetery. Hoekstra was killed while hunting on the John Weeda farm near Lynden. He walked into the line of fire of one of his hunting companions and was shot in the head. Coroner W. A. Hulbush said the death was purely accidental and that no inquest would be held. [d. Oct. 14, 1945]

HOEKSTRA Metske, 91, of 1301 E. St., Lynden, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994, at home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. at the Third Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Henry Numan officiating. Mr. Hoekstra was born on Dec. 29, 1902, to Feitze and Gieske Hoekstra in Schraat, the Netherlands. He moved to Indiana in 1923 and then to California. There he married Florence Vos on April 20, 1933. In 1941, the family moved to Whatcom County, where Mr. Hoekstra owned and ran a dairy farm until he retired in 1964. He was active in his church, serving as an elder for many years. Mr. Hoekstra was also a board member of the Lynden Senior Activity Center. He was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Hoekstra, in 1973, and nine siblings. Survivors include his wife of the family home; a sister in the Netherlands; sons Frank Hoekstra of Bellingham, Henry Hoekstra of Ferndale and Dennis Hoekstra of Lynden; daughters Julia Plagerman of Everson, Gertrude Tjoelker of Custer and Evelyn VanderVeen of Beaverton, Ore.; 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOERUEGEL, Kevin L., 19, of 1769 Newkirk Road, Ferndale, died at St. Luke's General Hospital Thursday (Dec. 29, 1988) from injuries suffered when he was struck by two vehicles Dec. 3, (1988). Mr. Hoeruegel was born Sept. 4, 1969. Arrangements are pending with Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Dec 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFFMAN, Earl Frederick (Bud), age 53 of 1106 High St., passed away Monday, Nov. 29, (1976). Mr. Hoffman had been a resident of this community for the past 8 years. He is survived by many close friends. Funeral services Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m., Jones Funeral Home. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFF, Hazel M., age 81, 20512 Richmond Rd., Bothell, passed away Thursday, May 30, 1991 in Bothell. Born Nov. 28, 1909 in Roseburg, OR, Mrs. Hoff was a member of First Lutheran Church of Bothell and Central Lutheran Church of Bellingham. She is survived by 2 sons, Raymond, Jr., and wife Bettie Hoff of Moscow, ID, Douglas D. and wife Lela Hoff of Watsonville, CA; 3 daughters, Joy J. and husband Curtis Anderson of Bothell, Karen K. and husband Chet Severson of Anchorage, AK; Theresa M. and husband Dennis Schuler of Yakima; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Connie Breckenridge of Anacortes; sisters-in-law, Ethel Nichols of Bellingham, Caroline and husband Arnold Anderson of Issaquah. Funeral services will be Tues., June 4, 1991 at 1 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church with interment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jun 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFF, Jeanne M., a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, died Thursday (Oct. 20, 1983) at a local nursing home. She was 79. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by two daughters, Geraldine Jerstedt, Bellingham and Joanne Hoff of Everett; one brother Donald Pierce, Beaverton, Oregon; a sister Lillian Bowler, Seattle; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Oct 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFF, Olav H. - A memorial service for Olav H. "Ole" Hoff will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Murphy officiating. Mr. Hoff of 2286 Hampton Road, Everson, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 69. Born Jan. 9, 1925, to Olaf and Hilda Holstad Hoff in Bonetrail, ND, he moved to Whatcom County in 1967. Mr. Hoff served in Korea as a medic with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Barbara Hedges Oct. 16, 1961 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. An electrician at Intalco Aluminum Corp for 24 years, he retired in 1990. A member of Moose Lodge No. 493, he loved bowling and camping and fishing in Montana. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Paula. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the family home; daughters Debra Medearis and Pat Hicks, both of Bellingham; Tammy Hoff of Seattle; Pam Moodie of Boise, Idaho, and Cindy Burnett, Penny Hoff and Bobbie Oxford, all of Ferndale; sons Oran "Bud" Hoff of Bellingham, William "Bill" Hoff of Ferndale and Ole Hoff of Everson; brothers Edwin Hoff of Pasco, Maynard Hoff of Thompson Falls, Mont., and Alf Hoff of Poulson, Mont.; 17 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFFMAN, Charlotte - graveside service for Charlotte "Lottie" Hoffman, age 81 of 1400 12th St. will be Tues., Feb. 16, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Mr. Kenneth Lingbloom officiating. Mrs. Hoffman passed away Thurs. Feb. 11, 1982. A life time resident of this community, she is survived by 1 son, Everett and wife Mary Hoffman of Ferndale; 1 daughter, Joan and husband Clyde Brock of City; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Leonard Bridge of Mt. Vernon, Ernest and wife Sophie Bridge of City, Herbert and wife Ruth Bridge of Ferndale; 1 sister Florence Holeman of City; numerous nieces and nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFFMAN, Donald K. - Funeral services for Donald K. Hoffman, age 55, of 2701 Birchwood Ave., will be Friday, Jan. 4, 1985 at the Greenacres Funeral Home with R. L. Christensen, pastor Faith Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Hoffman passed away Jan. 2, 1985. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; daughter Janet and husband Morris Straka of city; 3 grandchildren, Keri Dawn, Brett, Maegan; his mother, Frances Hoffman; sister Marlene and husband Charles Robinette, all of Bellevue; numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Bellingham, Mr. Hoffman had been a life resident, graduated from Bellingham High School, and was finance director of Bellingham. Attended Faith Lutheran Church, was a veteran of Korea. He was a member of the Bellingham Central Lions Club, Washington Club, the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, the Washington Finance Officers Assoc, Municipal Finance Officers Assoc. and the Washington Institute of Municipal clerks. Arrangements by the Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFFMAN, George - A memorial service for George "Gene" Hoffman of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale, with Paul Elvig officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Hoffman died Monday, April 16, 2001, at his home. He was 66. Born July 25, 1934, to George and Helen (Corcoran) Hoffman in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. On June 10, 1960, he married Leanne Lintz on Lummi Island. Mr. Hoffman served in the U.S. Navy and worked for many years in the auto body repair business. He and his wife owned and operated Axton Northwest Market from 1982 to 1992. He recently worked at Maax Hydro Swirl of Bellingham. One grandchild died previously. Survivors include his wife, of the family home son Larry Hoffman of Ferndale daughter Linda Maarhuis of Ferndale sister Sharon Ecker of Bellingham and four grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFFMAN, Leanne, age 61, of Ferndale passed away Sun., Jan. 18, 2004, in Tulalip, WA. She was born Feb. 3, 1942 in Bellingham to Bruce and Phyllis (Smith) Lintz and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Leanne married George "Gene" Hoffman on June 10, 1960 on Lummi Island. She spent numerous years in the banking business and was owner/operator of Axton & Northwest Market and Catered Affair. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were the most important part of her life. Survived by her son Larry Hoffman & wife Jane of Bellingham, daughter Linda Maarhuis and close friend Gary Cochrane of Ferndale, grandsons Jacob and Travis Hoffman of Bellingham and Brandon Maarhuis of Ferndale, granddaughter Amanda Maarhuis of Ferndale, mother Phyllis Flotre of Bellingham, sister Nancy Jacobson of Deming, brother Dennis Lintz of Bellingham and numerous other family members. Preceded in death by her husband Gene in Apr. 2001, granddaughter Sarah Hoffman, father Carlton (Bruce) Lintz and sister Sheryl Tekulve. A memorial service will be held Fri., Jan. 23, 1 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Inurnment will be at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFFMAN, Melvin J. - Retired Department of Natural Resources employee Melvin J. "Jim" Hoffman, 64, of Concrete, died Friday (June 17, 1988) in a Mount Vernon hospital after a long illness. Mr. Hoffman was born Oct. 21, 1923 in Acme. He attended Acme Elementary School and Mount Baker High School. Throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, Mr. Hoffman was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Burlington. He retired from many years of employment at Department of Natural Resources offices in Concrete due to illness. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Hoffman, at home; two sons, Edwin of Everett and Timothy of Montana; three daughters, Tina Hascoolidge of Everett, Sheryl Ann Hollingsworth of Sedro-Woolley and Pamela Shroder of Marblemount; two sisters, Mable V. Townley of Bellingham and Clara L. Sorensen of Lynden; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are pending at Lemley Funeral Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jun 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFFMAN, Virgil M., age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his Blaine area home on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. Born Feb. 28, 1917 in Chaonia, MO to George and Ida (Robinson) Hoffman, he trusted Christ as his Savior at an early age. His formal education ended with a year at Missouri State Teachers College, but he never lost his love of learning. He served in the U.S. Army and in 1943, he married LaVoun John and they came to Sumas, WA, built a small home, and lived there for 47 years before moving to the Markworth Road farm. Farming and care of the land was important to Virgil, but he worked at a variety of things. He clerked at Sumas Grocery and Hardware; made cabinetry on minesweepers at Bellingham Shipyard; assembled pilot seats for Boeing when they had a branch plant in Bellingham; drove bus for Satterley's and was custodian for Nooksack Valley School District. After his retirement, he built a herd of Polled Herefords, which brought him much satisfaction and joy. Virgil attended Sunrise Baptist Church and was a life-member and former Secretary of Fidelity Masonic Lodge of Sumas and life-member of the Carpenter's Union. Preceded in death by his parents and siblings, he is survived by his wife, LaVoun; several nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, James John and George John; and sister-in-law, Jan John. Graveside services will be conducted on Tues., Nov. 20, 1:00 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in Sunrise Baptist Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOFMAN, Olive Alvina, age 88 of Bellingham, passed away November 17, 1997 at Sehome Park Care Center. Olive was born July 21, 1909 in Pierpont, South Dakota to Andrew and Oletta Aadland. She and her family moved to Bellingham where she attended Whatcom High School graduating in 1927. Olive married Henry Hofman August 14, 1953 in Bellingham. She was a longtime member of Garden Street Methodist Church and was active in church circles and bazaars. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hofman, in 1985, five brothers and two sisters. She leaves to survive her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Donald Brown of Bellingham; son Robert Farmer of Orla, TX; son and daughter-in-law Richard and Nancy Farmer of Bellingham; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 1997.

HOFMAN, Peter, age 76 of 109 Drayton St., Lynden, passed away on Sun. Nov. 22, 1981. Born in Westfield, N. Dakota, Mr. Hofman moved to the Lynden area from Alberta in 1918. A retired implement salesman, Mr. Hofman had been employed for many years by what is now Brim Tractor Co. in Lynden. He was a member of the Camels Club and Eagles Club, both of Lynden, and was married to Thelma Ramsay in Lynden on March 11, 1933. Mrs. Hofman died in 1972. He is survived by a son Dana and his wife Lindsay of Vashon Island; 2 grandsons, Gordon and Pierce Hofman; 4 brothers Ralph and Henry of Bellingham, Tenis in Lynden and Morris in Nobleford, Alberta; a sister, Mrs. Ann Huisman of Abbottsford, BC and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Wed., Nov. 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home. Cremation will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Nov 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOGAN, Grace Ann, age 89 of Bellingham, WA, passed away April 7, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born December 24, 1913 in Bellingham, WA to Nels and Anna (Swobody) LaFreniere. She attended Assumption School and graduated from Whatcom High in 1931. Grace married John Hogan in Bellingham in 1939. She worked as a clerk at Stahley's Variety Store. She also worked at WATCI for Handicapped. Grace was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, St. Dominic's Circle and Church of the Assumption. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed dearly by her family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Joan Kope in 1969 and a grandson, Alex Kope in 2001. Grace is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, John Hogan of Bellingham, WA her daughters, Myrna and husband Mick Butenschoen of Bellingham, WA, Kathryn and husband David Hamilton of Marysville, WA and Carol and husband Harold Thomas of Gig Harbor, WA a son, John Hogan of Bellingham, WA sister-in-law Dorothy Hocking of Bellingham, WA 17 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday followed by a 5:00 p.m. Rosary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2003 at Church of the Assumption. A reception will be held at Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway, Bellingham following the graveside services at Greenacres. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Apr 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOGAN, John, age 90 of Bellingham, passed away February 26, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born June 12, 1913 in Seattle, WA to John and Gertrude (Smith) Hogan. John was a life-long member of Assumption Parish. He was a member of the parish building and grounds committee, the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters-Local #40, Knights of Columbus, and St. Vincent De Paul. He worked for Martins and Blythe Plumbing Companies, & Pacific American Fisheries. John served as chairman of the Building Committee of the Dr. Edgar A. Doll Development Center. Also, he was instrumental in the development of the Max Higbee Drop-In Center. John was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Grace Hogan, in 2003; daughter Mary Joan Kope in 1969; and grandson Alex Kope in 2001. He is survived by daughter Kathryn (David) Hamilton of Marysville; daughter Carol (Harold) Thomas of Gig Harbor; daughter Myrna (Mick) Butenschoen of Bellingham; son John Hogan of Bellingham; and sister Dorothy Hocking of Bellingham. Also survived by 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 2 from 2-5 p.m., and a Rosary will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be held at Assumption Church on Wednesday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow at Westford's Broadway Hall at 1300 Broadway. A Graveside Service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park following the reception on Wednesday.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Mar 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOGG, Herman N. age 91 of 7380 Oat Cole Rd., Everson passed away on Thurs. Nov 13, 1980. Born in Kerney (sic), Nebr., Mr. Hogg had worked in Oklahoma Oil fields for many years before moving to the Everson area in 1946. After he moved to Everson, he was employed at Kale Canning Co. for many years. He had attended the Church of God Holiness in Everson and was married to Judith Flotre in Everson in Oct of 1977. He is survived by his wife Judith; a son Norman of Sedro Woolley; a daughter, Mrs. Mary (Ronnie) Redd of Everson; a granddaughter, Mrs. Charlotte Shoemaker of Tumwater; 2 great-granddaughters; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gertie Lusk, Ponca City, Okla. and Mrs. Maple Robertson, Oklahoma City, Okla.; numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded by his first wife Louelle in 1971 and a son, Olen Ray in 1942 (sic). Funeral services will be conducted Sat. Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Revs Ron Hershberger and Archie R. Rumppe officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park on Monday, Nov. 17.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Nov 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOGG, John, age 74, of 341 Telegraph Rd., passed away April 14, (1975). Mr. Hogg was a 47 year resident of this area and was a retired machinist and coal miner, member of the Temple Lodge No. 101 F&AM, Rygate, Montana, Nile Temple of Seattle, also the International Machinist Local No. 79 of Seattle. Surviving wife, Katherine, at home; 1 son John Hogg of Seattle; 1 daughter, Mrs. Millicent Hunt; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Joseph Hogg of Medford, Oregon, Thomas Hogg of Billings, Montana. Services Friday, April 18 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Apr 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOGG, Mary Annie, age 77 of 1200 Birchwood Ave., died Fri., Oct. 3, 1980. She is survived by 2 brothers, John D. Caddy of ElCajon, Calif., and William A. Caddy of Seattle; 2 nephews, Earl Sample of Seattle and Jack W. Heath. Graveside service Tues., Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Jerome Dooley officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Oct 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOGGARTH, Alfred J., age 58, of 3144 Bennett Dr., passed away Thurs., Sept. 29, (1977). A resident of Bellingham since 1941, he was a maintenance foreman at Mt. Baker Plywood. Surviving are his wife, Maxine at home; 2 sons, David of Manteca, Calif. and Dana of Bellingham, 2 daughters, Mrs. Carolyn (Larry) Roderick of Bellingham and Mrs. Connie (Clayton) Coonce of Anchorage, Alaska; his mother, Pearl Wold in Minnesota; 2 brothers, Clifford and Donald both in Minn.; 6 sisters, Mrs. Sam Vranish, Mrs. John Caddy, Mrs. Bill Wolf, Mrs. Jim Eue and Mrs. Roy Larson all in Minn. and Mrs. Don Lasher of Caldwell, Idaho; also 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Mon., Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

HOHL, Jerrold H., age 57 of 927 Racine, passed away Monday Jan. 23, (1978). Mr. Hohl was a life resident of Bellingham and was employed by the Continental Telephone Co., a veteran of WWII, member of the VFW, The Elks Lodge, The Bellingham Yacht Club and the Bellingham Country Club and the Mt. Baker Amature Radio Club (ARRL). He leaves to survive his wife Sadie of the family home, 1 son, Jarrold (sic) M., City, 1 daughter Sheryl C. McIntosh of Everett, 1 brother, Ross of Anchorage. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday January 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jan 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOKE, Pauline - A funeral for Pauline Bornstein Hoke of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Hoke died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997. She was 96. Born July 18, 1900, to Charles and Anna Bornstein, she graduated from Bellingham High School and Bellingham State Normal School now Western Washington University. Mrs. Hoke worked for the state of Washington and helped establish supervised playgrounds in several cities in Washington and Oregon. She was named 1922 Woman of the Year and given an automobile by the state of Washington. Mrs. Hoke enjoyed water exercised at Bellingham Aquatic Center, bowling, cards, bingo and family outings. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Atkins, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Survivors include daughters Carolyn Gowens of Bellingham and Polly Komarek of Walla Walla, eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

HOKSBERGEN, George E. Visitation for George E. Hoksbergen of Lynden will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at Monumenta Cemetery. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Rev. Jerry VanGroningen officiating. Mr. Hoksbergen died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at his home. He was 83. Born Jan. 5, 1916, to John and Tena (Spoelstra) Hoksbergen in Lynden, he attended Lynden Christian Schools and graduated from Lynden High School in 1933. He also attended Sussex Business School. Mr. Hoksbergen worked at Peoples State Bank before joining his father and brother in operating their land-clearing and excavation business. He retired in 1993. Mr. Hoksbergen was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church, served on Lynden City Council for 20 years and then served for many years on Lynden Board of Adjustment. An avid fisherman and hunter, he also enjoyed playing horseshoes. Survivors include brother Lewis Hoksbergen and sister Alice Haan, both of Lynden and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Dec 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOKSBERGEN, Henry J., age 83, and Anne, age 80, of 2177 Ferndale Terrace, Ferndale. Both died suddenly Fri., Aug. 24, 1979 in an automobile accident. Mr. and Mrs. Hoksbergen have both lived in Whatcom county most of their life times. They attended the United Church of Ferndale and were members of Ferndale Jet Oldsters. They are survived by two sons, Howard of Olympia and Larry of Renton; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hoksbergen is also survived by a brother Rudolth M. Bartels of Lynden; a sister Jessie DeBruyn, Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Aug. 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the United Church of Ferndale with Rev. Graham Hutchins officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Aug 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOKSBERGEN, Jennie, 82, formerly of 337 S. Park St., Lynden, died Tuesday (July 7, 1981) in a Bellingham hospital. She was born Oct. 24, 1898, in Fremont, Mich., and moved to Whatcom county in 1903. She was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church. She taught school in Oak Harbor and Mount Vernon Christian Schools for 23 years. She is survived by a daughter, two sons, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two sisters, a brother, a step-sister, and three step-children. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Second Christian Reformed Church, Lynden, with the Rev. Andrew Cammenga officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jul 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOKSBERGEN, Larry Allen, 65, died Nov. 25, 2004 after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 9, 1939in Bellingham to Henry Jay and Anne (Bartelds) Hoksbergen. Larry graduated high school in Ferndale; he wenton to attend Cal-Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA horse shoeing school. He spent his life doing what he mostenjoyed, training thoroughbred race horses, shoeing horses and spending time at the race track and on his farm.He resided in Encumclaw, WA for over 30 years. He will be missed by all for his great sense of humor andquick wit. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Alvy. Survivors include his wife Patti Hoksbergen of Enumclaw; daughters Tracy (John) Hildebrand and Kristi (Randy) Metzger both of Mesquite, NV; grandchildren Josh Robison of Ferndale, Nicole and Kourtney Metzger of Mesquite, NV; brother Howard Hoksbergen of Lacey, WA; nephews Allen, Dean, Darrin, Gale and Dale; nieces Patty, Sherri and Linda and many friends. Graveside service will be held Tues., Nov. 30th at 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Memorial Gathering will be Wed., Dec. 1st at 1:00 p.m. at Hazelwood Community Center located on the corner of 304th St. SE & 124th Ave, Auburn.
{From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOKSBERGEN, Lewis Sr. - Visitation for Lewis Hoksbergen Sr. of Lynden will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. Mr. Hoksbergen died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000. He was 86. Born Sept. 10, 1914, to John and Tena (Spoelstra) Hoksbergen in Oak Harbor, he moved with his family to Lynden in 1915. Mr. Hoksbergen attended Lynden Christian Schools. On Aug. 17, 1937, he married Bertha VanLoo in Lynden. Mr. Hoksbergen began working with his father and brother George in their bulldozing and logging operation and then operated a dairy of registered Jerseys in the Sumas area. In 1948, he founded and operated Hoksbergen Hay Co. of Lynden and retired in 1976. Mr. Hoksbergen was a charter member of Third Christian Reformed Church and served on the Lynden Christian School Board during the 1950s. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling. His infant daughter Catherine, brother George Hoksbergen and sister Alice Haan died previously. Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons Robert "Curly," John and George Hoksbergen, all of Lynden, and Lewis Hoksbergen Jr. of Warden daughters Ria Bosman of Lynden, Tena Heeringa of Anacortes, Kathy VanderLeest of Oak Harbor, Bertha Stuurmans of Vancouver, Wash., and Alyce DeHaan of Cardston, Alberta 26 grandchildren 32 great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLBROOK, Wyck H., Lifetime resident of Whatcom Co., died April 19, 1997 at his home. He was born December 11, 1928 in Bellingham, WA to Frank S. and Georgia O. (Johnson) Holbrook. Wyck graduated from Bellingham High School in 1946 and from Western Wash. Univ. in 1961. Sept. 20, 1953 he married Marilyn Hall in Bellingham. Mr. Holbrook served in the U.S. Navy and was an avid steelhead fisherman. Preceded in death by his father, Frank Holbrook in 1956 and Georgia Holbrook in 1970, and a sister, Jean Browne in 1991. He leaves to survive his beloved wife, Marilyn Holbrook of Bellingham; sons, Chad Holbrook of Quilcene, WA, John Holbrook of Bellingham; Daughters, Alison and husband Lance Neubauer of Seattle, Annalee Holbrook and Ruth Holbrook both of Bellingham; a Brother Frank A. Holbrook, Jr. & Wife Marion of Port Townsend, WA; a Sister, Louise M. & Husband Jack Frazier of Bellingham; Grandchildren, Christopher, Gregory & Nick Keefe, Garett & Blaine Holbrook; Katie & Kelley Neubauer; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24th, 1997, at First Presbyterian Church, Bellingham, WA. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

HOLCOMB, Clara E. – Bellingham resident Clara E. Holcomb died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1992 in San Diego. She was 72. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Mrs. Holcomb was born March 29, 1920 in Bellingham to Charles and Jennie Burchett. A graduate of Bellingham High School, she married Robert Holcomb in Bellingham on Sept. 13, 1941. She was a volunteer for the senior center and library on Orcas Island, and enjoyed gardening, traveling and reading. Mrs. Holcomb was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Holcomb, in 1967. Survivors include her husband, Robert Holcomb of East Sound; sons Robert Holcomb of San Diego, Thomas Holcomb of Needles, Calif., and James Holcomb of Garden Grove, Calif.; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLCOMB, Laurel E., 409 York St., died Friday (Oct. 12, 1984) in Bellingham. She was born in Wetsington Spring, SD and was a Bellingham resident for the past 25 years. She was a member of Northwest Baptist Church and worked for the Bellingham Public Library. She was a member of a retired librarians' organization and the Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by a brother and a sister. Graveside services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale. The Rev. James Mason, pastor of Northwest Baptist Church, will officiate. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLCOMB, Lucille E. - Graveside service for Lucille E. Holcomb, age 70, of 1200 Birchwood Ave., will be Fri. Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastor Dennis Anderson officiating. Mrs. Holcomb passed away Mon., Nov. 22, 1982. She is survived by 1 son, Michael and wife Dawn Holcomb of City; 2 grandsons, Michael and David; 1 aunt, Ethel Manner of City; 1 sister-in-law, Marguerite Hansen of City. A lifetime Bellingham resident, she was a member of Central Lutheran Church. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Nov 1982) Ssubmitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLCOMBE, Ellen, age 80 of 2483 Hilltop Rd., Ferndale, passed away Sun., Jan. 21, 1979. She was a member of the Ferndale community for over 30 years, and is survived by a son, John, of Sierra Madre, CA. 1 grandson, John. Graveside services will be held Fri. Jan. 26th at 10:30 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Rev. Rollin Staats officiating. Services conducted by Moles Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLDAWAY, Claudia Michalee - A graveside service for Claudia Michalee "Mike" Holdaway of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Enterprise Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at United Church of Ferndale with the Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Mrs. Holdaway of 6157 Sunshine Drive died at home Friday, March 10, 1995. She was 50. Born May 28, 1944 in Bellingham to Grant and Eva Jane (Mase) Downer, she grew up in Custer. After graduating from Ferndale High School in 1962, she attended Skagit Valley College and Modesto Junior College in Modesto, Calif. She worked for several years as an architectural designer doing layouts for an air conditioning company. She and her family moved to Ferndale in 1993. She worked for Blythe Plumbing & Heating Inc. until illness forced her to retire. Survivors include her husband, John W. "Jay" Holdaway, of the family home; daughter Andrea D. Just of the family home; sons Wesley Holdaway of the family home, David Just of Modesto and Douglas Just of Charleston, SC; stepsons Bryan Holdaway and Cory Holdaway, both of Modesto; sister Judy Pietig of Bellingham; her mother of Bellingham; and six grandchildren. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Mar 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLDT, Bonnie Jean went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2003. She and her identical twin sister Betty were born to Mae and Cecil Heimberger on March 7, 1920 in Bellingham, Washington. Her sister Betty preceded her in death in 1964. She attended Geneva Grade School and was in the first graduating class from Bellingham High School in 1938. She married Earl Thompson in 1942 at Garden Street Methodist Church in Bellingham; they were married 47 years until his death in 1989. Bonnie worked as a school secretary for the Bellingham School District for 26 years. She loved children and always had a smile and a hug for each one. She loved being with her family and friends and will always be remembered for her warm, caring ways. She was a very social person, involved in many church activities and women's groups. On September 28, 1991 she married John P. Holdt. She and John resided in Bellingham and Olympia for many years and in July 2002 moved to Colonial Residence in Centralia. Bonnie loved traveling, had visited many different countries and made life-long friends in her travels. She had a sweet, joyful spirit that will surely be missed. Bonnie is survived by her husband John at Colonial Residence in Centralia; her two daughters and their spouses, Carolyn and Jim Fay of Chehalis; Sandy and Pete Steward of Olympia; her stepchildren Judith and Warren Leslie of Chelan and Marge and John Holdt of Mt. Vernon. She had five grandchildren: Kate James of Edgewood, David Steward of Seattle, Jenny Lewis Dobbs of Seattle, Tracy Spittle of Yelm and Charlie Steward of Yelm; and five step-grandchildren. She and John had 13 great-grandchildren. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her son Gary Thompson of Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 27, 2003. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2003 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Olympia at 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLDT, John P. died on Sunday, March 13, 2005. He was 91. Mr. Holdt was born on May 2, 1913, in Bellingham to Carl and Sophie Holdt. He graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1932. After graduation, he worked in the logging industry for several years. Mr. Holdt married Signe Munsen on June 6, 1936, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham WA. Together they raised their family and were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He worked 30 years as head mechanic and bus driver for the Mt. Baker School District. After the death of his wife, he married Nadine Mattson of Bellingham. After retirement they made their home at Lake Whatcom. During their 25-year marriage they traveled the United States and abroad. In 1991 Mr. Holdt married Bonnie Thompson of Bellingham and they enjoyed their time together until her death in 2003. Mr. Holdt resided in East Wenatchee from 2003 until the time of his death on March 13, 2005. Survivors include a son John and his wife Margie Holdt of Mt. Vernon, a daughter Judith and husband Warren Leslie of Chelan, a sister Margaret Johnson of Lynden, 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5782 Lawrence Rd., Everson.

HOLDT, Meta - At her request, no services will be held for Meta Holdt, 100, of 700 32nd St., who died Tuesday (Oct. 16, 1990) at a local convalescent center. Ms. Holdt was born June 1, 1890 in Rockdale, Ind., and was a Bellingham resident since 1980. She taught elementary school and was a caseworker and analyst for the Cincinnati Public Assistance organization until her retirement. Survivors include a sister, Margaret Jenkins of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Oct 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLE, Helen M., age 61 resided at 2315 Lincoln St. passed away in a local nursing home, Wed., Dec 3, (1975). She had been a life time resident of Bellingham and leaves to survive one aunt, Jacquetta Higgs of Bellingham. Graveside services will be held Monday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Cemetery with Rev. Herbert B. McLellan officiating. Under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Dec 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Agnes, 95, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2006. She was born on July 9, 1910 in the family home in the community of Whitehorn north of Ferndale, WA, to Norwegian immigrants Oscar and Jacobine Lee. She married Alvin (Buck) Holeman, who remained her loving husband for 69 years. She lived a life of faith and joy, following her interests with zeal. Agnes was a Saint Joseph Hospital volunteer for 21 years and an avid traveler, always surrounding herself with family and friends. In warm weather, she could be found golfing, gardening, walking, beachcombing and, when the cold came, she could be found reading and knitting, which she generously gave to those around her. Agnes found much happiness and joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To her family, she was a very dear and loving Mother and Grandmother. Even in her final days, her unwavering faith was a testament to how she lived her life. She leaves her family with the legacy of her love. She carries to the Beyond the pride and honor bestowed upon her by her family and friends. "Death is not extinguishing the light, it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come." Her example of love for God, compassion for others, living a life of joy and finding beauty in the simple things have inspired many and she will be dearly missed. She is survived by her daughters Rosalie Sterland of Everett, Janene and husband Jerry Kenaston of Samish Island; grandchildren Mark Sterland, Jeff Sterland, Scott Sterland, Kevin Kenaston, Lee Kenaston, and Karn Kenaston; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Dema Boraker and Gladys Lee; and cousin Marguirete Anderson. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; sister Bertha Wasell; brothers Clarence Lee, Rudy Lee, Leif Lee; and son-in-law Ronald Sterland. Agnes's family are deeply grateful to Whatcom Hospice and Highland Convalescence Care Home for the tender care of their Mother. A Memorial service will be held celebrating Agnes' life at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1720 Harris St., Bellingham, WA, on June 17 at 12:00. Friends and family are invited to attend.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Alvin - Visitation for Alvin "Buck" Holeman of Bellingham will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. A coffee hour will follow at the funeral home. Mr. Holeman died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000. He was 90. Born April 17, 1910, to Alfred and Minnie (Bockover) Holeman in Bronson, Kans., he moved with his family to Ferndale in 1914. A Whatcom County resident for 86 years, he owned and operated Holeman Transfer Co. of Ferndale. Mr. Holeman served on the Ferndale School Board and Ferndale National Bank board of directors. He also was a former master of Masonic Lodge No. 264 of Ferndale. Following his retirement, he enjoyed spending his summers on Alaskan fishing tenders. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Agnes (Lee) Holeman, of Bellingham daughters Rosalie Sterland of Edmonds and Janene Kenaston of Samish Island six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Celia Estelle, age 86 of 1800 G St., passed away Mon., March 3, 1980. She was born in Nebraska on July 31 1893. She had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 74 years, and was a member of the Bellingham Alliance Church, and was married to Charles Wesley Holeman Feb. 10, 1912. Mr. Holeman preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1960. She was also preceded in death by 1 daughter, Esther Nord. She is survived by 3 children, Sherman of City, Charles W. of Bakersfield, Calif., and Ruth Bridge of Lynnwood; 7 granddaughters; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Seth Roberson of Ferndale and David Roberson of City; 4 sisters, Alice Richardson of Wenatchee, Bertha King and Betty Blair of Bellingham and Mildred Gerard of Ferndale. Graveside services will be held Thurs. at 1:30 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Dr. James Seim officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Mar 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Florence Emily - Graveside service for Florence Emily Holeman, age 90 of 1200 Birchwood, will be Tues., Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial park. Mrs. Holeman died Thurs., Sept. 21, (1989). She is survived by 2 brothers, Leonard Bridge of Mt. Vernon and Herbert Bridge, City; numerous nieces and nephews including niece, Joan Brock, whom Florence raised as a daughter and niece Joan Stangeland, Ferndale; nephews Everett Hoffman, Ferndale, Osmond Bridge, City. She was preceded in death by husband George F. Holeman in 1959. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Sep 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Kenneth - A funeral for Kenneth Holeman of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Good News Fellowship Church with the Revs. Erik Johnson and Mark Sartori officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Holeman died Monday, June 24, 1996, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. He was 47. Born March 11, 1949, to Ken and Virginia Arnold Holeman in Oakland, Calif., he grew up in the San Jose, Calif. area. He married Sharon Rae Sartori in 1981 in Bellingham. Mr. Holeman served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and worked for Western Washington University Computer Center for 16 years. He attended Good News Fellowship Church and enjoyed working on cars and electronics. He also enjoyed camping and swimming. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1971. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Heidi and Elise, both of the family home; son Paul Holeman of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station; his father and stepmother Sally of Custer; and sister Pat Weyhrich of Ferndale. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Maynard - Visitation for Maynard "Ken" Holeman of Ferndale will be from noon to 5 today and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Custer United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Marvin Maddux officiating. Mr. Holeman died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at a local care center. He was 78. Born Nov. 7, 1922, to Edwin and Anna Marie (Linder) Holeman in Bellingham, he graduated in 1941 from Bellingham High School Mr. Holeman served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1947. In 1986, he retired from Intalco Aluminum Corp. Mr. Holeman was a member of the Christian Motorcyclist and the Honda Goldwing "Goldwingers" Riding clubs and Thousand Trails and Coast to Coast RV clubs. He also was a longtime member of Custer United Methodist Church, where he served on various boards. His hobbies included woodworking, motorcycle riding and gardening. His first wife, Virginia, died in 1970. His son Ken Holeman died in 1996 and stepson Will Nicholson died in 1994. Survivors include his wife Sally (Crippen) Holeman, of the family home; daughter Pat Holeman-Weyhrich of Bellingham; stepsons Tom Nicholson of Bellingham and David Nicholson of New Braunfels, Texas; brothers Pete Holeman of Bellingham, Ted Holeman of Ferndale and Larry Holeman of Iverness, Fla.; sisters Kathy Holeman of Bellingham and Marion Oliver of Moses Lake; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Ruby Evelyn, born September 21, 1921 in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, passed away March 6, 2007 in Shoreline, WA, at age 85. She is survived by daughters, Shirley (Jerry) Burk of Poulsbo, Deanna Hohenstein of Shoreline, Kayla (Joel) Ware of Seattle and Cynthia (Richard) Lintz of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Sherman; infant twins John and Joanne; infant granddaughter, Jill Hohenstein; grandson Aaron Lintz and a sister, Alberta Gillespie. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 17 at 3 p.m.; North Seattle Alliance Church. Evergreen-Washelli.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Sharon, age 60, graduated into God's presence Monday morning, February 13, 2006, after an aneurysm burst in her brain the previous Thursday evening. She was raised in Wisconsin and the Bay area of California, moving in 1977 to the Bellingham area. For the past 10 years, since her husband died, Sharon, a paraplegic, demonstrated an indomitable spirit, raising two beautiful daughters alone. She was a loving, supportive mom, a medical transcriber for Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic and a regular attendee at Christ the King Church. Those who look forward to being reunited with her are her daughters, Elise Holeman and Heidi Holeman; her mother, Betty Sartori; her brother, Mark Sartori and his wife and family; and close friends. We loved you, Sharon. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Christ the King Church, 4173 Guide Meridian, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Felix Anderson officiating. Arrangements under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLEMAN, Sherman P., age 65, of 1800 G St. passed away Fri. Jan. 9, (1981). Mr. Holeman was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, was former owner of Holeman & Bensen Lumber Co. Survived by his wife Ruby; 4 daughters, Shirley and husband Gerald Burk of Poulsbo, WA, Deanna and husband Ron Hohenstein of Seattle, Kayla and husband Joel Ware of Seattle, Cynthia and husband Richard Lintz of Lynden; 10 grandchildren, Amy, Jody and Andrew Burke of Paulsbo (sic), Jim and Philip Hohenstein of Seattle Rick, Matthew, Jeremiah, Aaron and Anna Lintz of Lynden; brother Dr. Charles W. and wife Darlene Holeman of Bakersfield, Calif.; sister Ruth Bridge of Lynnwood; 3 nieces. Graveside service Mon., Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Rev. James Seim officiating. Friends may call at the Jones Funeral Home on Mon. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLIDAY, Nellie Jane, age 93, formerly of Elizabeth St., died Thurs., Feb. 19, 1981. A lifetime resident of this community, she was a member of Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43; attended Garden Street Methodist Church and is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Betty and husband Ed Brooks; 1 daughter-in-law, Kathy Holiday; 3 grandchildren, Holly Call, Bonnie DeLong and Ray Holiday; 3 great-grandchildren, all of Seattle. Graveside service Tues. Feb. 24, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Officers of Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43 officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLACK, Wayne L., age 66 of Lynden went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2007. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed. Wayne is survived by his wife of 43 years, Loree; daughter Karin (Tony); son Michael; grandchildren Taylor, A. J. and Lily; brother Bernie (Ursula); sister-in-law Ursula in Burnaby, B.C.; nephews, Ralph and family, Mark and family; as well as "special" friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Fellowship in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLAND, Chivous Martin – C. Martin Holland, 56, 791 W. Wiser Lake Road, Ferndale, who served in both World War II and the Korean War, died Sunday (Jan. 20, 1985). Born March 13, 1928, in North Carolina, he was a Navy medical corpsman during both wars. He came to Whatcom County in 1950, after service in the Korean War. He worked for an automobile dealer and a medical laboratory, and graduated from Western Washington University. A real estate broker, he had not been active in the field for the past 5 years, although he retained his license on an inactive status. He was a member of the Whatcom County Board of Realtors. He was a past commander of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, and a master sergeant in the Army Reserve. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; two daughters; his mother; a sister; and several nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. John Langlitz officiating, Inurnment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLAND, Cynthia Ann - A graveside service for Cynthia Anne Holland of 6064 Pine Drive, Ferndale, will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Greenacres Memorial Park, Northwest and Axton roads. The Rev. Brian McGovern will officiate. A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Good News Fellowship Church gymnasium, Ferndale. The Rev. Harold Schroeder will officiate. Mrs. Holland, 36, died Thursday, March 5, 1992. She was born Nov. 16, 1955 in New Brunswick, NJ to Richard and Anita Wood. She married Donald Holland on Dec. 17, 1977 in Kailua, Hawaii. He survives her at the family home. Mrs. Holland was a 17-year resident of Whatcom County. She was a former president of Skyline School Parents' Club, and president of the Parents' Club of the Academy of Northwest Gymnastics. She attended Good News Fellowship Church of Ferndale. Other survivors include her daughters Leisha Holland and April Holland of the family home; brothers Gordon S. Wood of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Richard L. Wood of Orlando, Fla; her mother Anita D. W. Francis of Ferndale; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Mar 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLAND, Eva Jane, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 12, 2007. She was 85. Eva was born on Christmas Day, 1921, in Carol, Michigan to George and Florence Hess. She was the youngest of eight children. In 1926, her family moved to Whatcom County, where she stayed her entire life. Eva attended Nooksack Grade School and graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1939. She graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1945 and continued nursing throughout her life. Eva married Mark Joseph Holland on January 26, 1946. They remained together until his death in 1992. She enjoyed watching all Seattle Mariners games, reading, gardening, and traveling in earlier years. Eva is survived by daughters Susan (Jack Martin and Ann Holland (Harry Van Dinter) and son Dan (Rita) Holland, all of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren: Tracy Martin, Angie McKay, and Eric Martin; and 6 great-grandchildren: Kyle and Logan McKay, Cole Welch, and Samantha, Grace and Wyatt Martin. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice. At Eva's request, there will not be a funeral service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLAND, James "Jim", age 55 of Blaine passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and enjoyed fishing and restoring old cars. Jim was an amazing man, who could do anything he set his mind to. He is survived by his wife, MaryLou Holland; mother, June; son, Jerry; daughter, Michelle; three sisters; and two grandsons. Visitation is scheduled for Thurs., October 30th, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLAND, Phyllis P. - Retired laboratory technologist Phyllis P. Holland, 67, of 791 W. Wiser Lake Road, Ferndale, died Monday, April 27, 1992, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Seattle. She was a resident of Whatcom County for 62 years. She married C. Martin Holland on Dec. 28, 1957. He died Jan. 20, 1985. Mrs. Holland was employed at Whatcom Pathology Laboratory for 33 years until her retirement in 1989. She enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and taking annual trips to Reno. Survivors include her daughters Sharon Sargent of Ferndale, and Patricia Holland of Bellingham; her brother Dr. Robert P. Gibb of Bellingham; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Paul's Episcopal Church Eldridge Avenue and Walnut Street. The Rev. John W. Gibbs will officiate. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLAND, Rhoda B., age 94, of 222 Commercial St., passed away Fri., March 30, 1984. A Bellingham resident for the past 50 years she is survived by her son Mark and wife Eva Jane Holland; three grandchildren, Susan Martin, Daniel Holland, all of city, Ann Holland of Denver, Colorado; three great-grandchildren; sister, Ione Whisnand of city. At her request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLAND, Samuel T., of 1240 Northwest Road, passed away at his home, Tuesday, Oct. 29, (1957) following an extended illness. Mr. Holland had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 54 years, having formerly been in business in Ferndale and later in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife, Helen; one sister, Mrs. Charles Park of Greenville, Ky.; one nephew, Mr. Abner Holland of Chehalis, and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held in the Monroe Funeral Chapel Friday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Calhoun officiating. Cremation will follow. Casket bearers: Lee Martin, Clarence Willard, Kenneth Pope, Harley Dyer, Milton Pynor, Vernon Frieselman.

HOLLANDER, Harold - Visitation for the Rev. Harold Hollander, 78, of Lynden will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. in Bethel Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Jerry VanGroningen officiating. Born April 25, 1919, in Middleburg, Iowa, to Teunis and Hattie (Wiersma) Hollander, Mr. Hollander graduated from Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa. He married Nellie DeKruyf in Sioux Center, Iowa, on Sept. 17, 1940. She survives him. Mr. Hollander served in the U.S. Army during the later part of World War II. He graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1949 and Calvin Seminary in 1952. He was ordained in the Christian Reformed Church. Mr. Hollander served in Orley, Iowa, from 1952 to 1955, Orangeville and Alliston, Ontario, Canada, from 1956 to 1961, Neerlandia, Alberta, Canada, from 1962 to 1965, Wellsburg, Iowa, from 1966 to 1975 and Harrison, S.D., from 1975 to 1983. After his retirement in 1983, he moved to Lynden, where he was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Aside from his wife, survivors include sons Marlo "Mike" Hollander of Lynden, Howard Hollander of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, and Timothy Hollander of Corsica, S.D.; daughters Sharon Freese of Steamboat Rock and Clarice "Kris" Kornelis of Everson; 19 grandchildren; and many other relatives. His parents, brothers Jim and John Hollander and sisters Julia Vreeman and Ann Vander Wilt died before him. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.

HOLLEMAN, Neal, 68, of 2428 Lafayette St., died unexpectedly Wednesday (May 20, 1981) at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1913, in South Dakota, and had been an area resident for 45 years. He was married Sept. 20, 1963, at Lynden. Before retiring, he was employed for many years at Custer Feed and Grain and Ferndale Grain. He and his wife also managed the Country Squire Apartments. He was a member of New Life Fellowship. He is survived by his wife Lena, two sons, three daughters, 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Life Fellowship, preceded by private family burial at 10 a.m. in Monumenta Cemetery. Visitation will be until 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLINGER, Wilma Lucille, age 83, of Blaine passed away Sunday, November 2, 2003. Surrounded by her loving family, Wilma passed peacefully in her home of 63 years. She was born March 27, 1920 to Earl & Lucille Winnett in Dayton, WA. Her father, a notorious rodeo cowboy passed his love of horsemanship on to his children. Wilma, sister Norma, and brother Lawrence, could be seen riding their ponies to school in their early years. Wilma always had a love for music and dance and could often be seen with her sister tap dancing at local events or heard singing on the Walla Walla radio station. Wilma met her husband, Mel, while working at the Blue Mountain Cannery. They married in 1938 and began a life of 65 beautiful years together. In 1939, Mel and Wilma moved to Blaine and started their family. Mel began his career as a Vocational Agricultural teacher for the Blaine School District. At this time Wilma began her homemaking career, raising her six daughters in a home she filled with love. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Wilma will be remembered for her involvement in the community. She was a member of P.E.O. for 51 years, belonged to Eastern Star and served many terms as Mother Advisor for Rainbow Girls. She also supported Mel in his years of devotion to the International Rotary Foundation. She joined her husband at Mel Hollinger Realty as office manager where she worked for 41 years. Wilma enjoyed singing and playing the piano and could be seen dancing the night away with Mel at their dance clubs. Their love of travel took them to many parts of the world. Though Wilma has passed, those she has touched will forever reflect her beauty. Wilma is survived by husband Melvin Hollinger of Blaine, WA, daughters: Clarene Day and husband Jim of Forks, WA, Fontene Donahue and husband Dick of Bellingham, WA, Shirlene Thibault and husband Denny of Houston, TX, Marlene Anderson of Seattle, WA, and Darlene Vyzis of Bellevue, WA, 17 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, sister: Norma Berry of Bellevue, WA. Daughter Ardene Hollinger Thompson and brother Lawrence Winnett preceded Wilma in death. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 885 4th St., Blaine. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLINGSWORTH, Anna Charles, 90 years, 3681 Lummi Shore Road, Bellingham, passed away at home Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994. She was born Sept. 28, 1904 on Lummi Reservation to Julius and Ellen (Webster) Charles. Anna was the first Lummi Indian to graduate from high school. She graduated from Whatcom High School in Bellingham in 1923. She was a Whatcom County resident 58 years. Prior to that she lived in Seattle and San Francisco, CA. When she lived in San Francisco she worked for a bookbinding company and was a member of Local #583, and also worked in the shipyards during WWII. Anna attended Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham. She enjoyed gardening. Her husband Dean Hollingsworth preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1978. Numerous nieces and nephews including Gordon Charles and Natalia Calhoun survive her at Lummi. Evening prayer service led by Mr. Vernon Lane will be Friday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered by Fr. Brian McGovern, Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church of Lummi. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLINGSWORTH, Margaret W. age 87 of 2185 Seamount Drive, Ferndale, passed away Tues, Oct. 30, 1979. She is survived by a step-daughter Gladys LaFreniere and 1 stepson, Roy Hollingsworth, both of Mt. Lake Terrace, 1 brother, Phillip Tretwold of Calgary, Alberta. Private graveside services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. by Rev. Graham Hutchins at Woodlawn Cemetery. Services under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Oct 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLINGSWORTH, O. R., age 89 of 1911 G St., passed away at his home, Sat. May 1. He was a longtime resident of this community, a retired Funeral Director and former owner of the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. He was a member of the Washington Club. Survived by his wife, Margaret W. Hollingsworth of the family home, a daughter Mrs. Gladys E. LaFreniere, City; 1 son, Roy F. Hollingsworth, Seattle; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Robert Barnett of Newburg, Oregon. Funeral services Monday, May 10 at 1 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon of the Calvary Temple officiating. Interment Woodlawn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 May 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLOWAY, June Dewhirst passed away on September 30, 2005, of natural causes. She spent the last months of her life living at the Courtyard. June was born Jun 18, 1914 in Jerome, Idaho, where she spent her childhood and most of her adult life. After graduating from college in Idaho, she worked for 29 years as a school teacher. June was also a member of the PEO and Eastern Star, and Delta Kappy Gamma. She lived on the family farm until 1990, when she chose to move to Bellingham to be close to her family. After living at the Willows for almost 10 years, June moved to Susan's home for the last years of her life, where she enjoyed the hospitality of Sue and Ken, the companionship of Sue's dogs Shadow and Taffy, and the beauty of rural Whatcom County. June is survived by her only daughter Susan Thomas, Sue's husband Ken, and grandsons Brian and wife Katrina Thomas of North Carolina and James Thomas of San Diego, CA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLLSTEIN, June M, age 80 passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in Bellingham, WA. She was born on January 7, 1927 in Ebenezer, NY. June graduated from Ebenezer High School and spent one year at Houghton College before marrying Herbert W. Hollstein on January 25, 1947 in Ebenezer. June was a 60 year past member of the United Church of Christ in Ebenezer, which is now West Seneca, NY. When she moved west, June was a 5 year member of the United Church of Christ in Blaine, WA and then, in 1995, she joined the First Reformed Church in Lynden, WA. June was a homemaker, who enjoyed reading, flowers, bird watching, music, day trips with her husband, and…most of all…being with her family. She was a member of the Beulah Chapter #176 Order of the Eastern Star in Hamburg, NY and also a past officer of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Aliamsi Court #12 of Buffalo, NY. Her parents, Mable and George Luksch; and her brother, Harold Luksch preceded June in death. She is survived by her husband, Herbert; son, John E. (Joann) Hollstein; and grandson, John G. Hollstein, all of Blaine; sister, Ruth Weaver of Sarasota, FL; and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLM, Ellen Ruth (Anderson), age 68, of Bellingham, WA passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. She was born October 14, 1941 in Bellingham to Carl and Eleanor (Dixon) Anderson. Ellen graduated from Bellingham High School in 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Carol Lumbert and Dorothy Feenstra; and brother Bob Anderson. Ellen is survived by her husband, Alan; son Darin (Heather) Stull; daughter Julie Stull; step-sons Mike (Thea) Holm and Bob (Traci) Holm; 4 grandchildren Jahnesta & Asher Stull and Maura & Alex Holm; brother Ken (Bonnie) Anderson and numerous nieces and nephews. Her burial was held at Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, November 8th at 1:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge at 1761 W. Bakerview Rd. in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Nov 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLM, Steven M., age 52 of Bellingham, passed away suddenly at St. Joseph Hospital, with heart complications, Friday, April 13, 2007. Steve was born July 28, 1954 in Port Angeles, WA to Holger and Inga (Oling) Holm. He graduated from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. Steve is survived by his brothers, John Holm of Kirkland and Roy Holm of Puyallup. At his request no services will be held, Steve loved the outdoors, so as you are enjoying the beauties of nature, remember Steve.
small>(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMAN, Dennis LeRoy, 53, of Lynden, died Thursday, December 19, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. He was born September 5, 1943 in High Prairie, Alberta, Canada. His parents are John LeRoy and Clara Hellinger Holman. He graduated from Montana State University in 1966. Served two years in the United States Army after attending Officers Candidates School. He married Susan Winter Holman on November 8, 1968 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He and his family moved to Lynden in 1988. He was employed as a US Customs Broker for Norman G. Jensen Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, John LeRoy Holman. He is survived by mother, Clara Hellinger Holman of Shelby, Montana; sister Judy and husband Daryl Ridenour; brother Richard (Dick) and wife Carla Holman. In his immediate family he is survived by wife Susan; two daughters Donica and husband Lynn of Utah, Shira and husband Mike of Nevada; four sons, Darin and wife Kristen of Ferndale, Lynden, Jonathan, and Trevor at home; one grandchild, Andrew and expecting two in 1997. Services are under the care of Jones-Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 23rd, 1996 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 5800 Northwest Road in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLME, Dora E., age 75 of 717 Telegraph Rd., passed away Tues., Dec. 18, 1979. Mrs. Holme was a 54 year resident of this community. She is survived by a sister Mrs. Mary Maneval, City; nieces and nephews, Ken Maneval, Mrs. Pat Hurlbert, Mrs. Marilyn Lampman, all City; Mrs. Kathy Laurion, El Paso, Texas; Jack Morrissey, City. Services Sat. Dec. 22, 3 p.m., at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park, Mon. Dec. 24 at 10 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLME, Olias C., age 99, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away Monday Nov. 20, 1978. A Whatcom County resident since 1900, he was a member of Central Lutheran Church and Senior Citizens. A retired carpenter, he had worked on many prominent buildings in Bellingham and in later years was a quilt maker. He is survived by 1 son, Marvin Holmes of Mesa, Arizona; 2 step-sons, Harold Martin, City and Vernon Martin, Seattle; 1 daughter, Mrs. Milda Calhoon, City; 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Jean Martin of Burlington, Mrs. Doris Geer, Seattle, Mrs. Clara Maness, City and Mrs. Maryanne Stromme of Alaska; 1 brother Charles Holmes, City; 1 sister, Mrs. Rachel Larrabee, City; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service Sat. Nov. 25 11 a.m., Central Lutheran Church, with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Monday Nov. 27, 11 a.m., Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Nov 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Albertine Mary - A. Mary Holmes, age 66, of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Thursday April 5, 1979. Sh was born Feb. 12, 1913 in Bellingham and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and a member of Calvary Temple. She is survived by 1 son, Arthur C. of Lynden. 3 daughters: Mrs. Eva L. Hardin of San Diego, CA; Mrs. Albertine M. Barge of Federal Way, WA; and Mrs. Mildred A. Whitney of San Juan Puerto Rico. 1 brother, Ernst Curl of city. 2 sisters: Mrs. Eve Davis of San Marco, CA and Irene Haggen of Fairfield, Iowa. 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services Mon. April 9th at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Apr 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Arthur, age 71 of 1400 12th St., passed away Saturday August 9, (1975). Mr. Holmes was a 50 year resident of this city, a retired plumber, member of Calvery Temple and the Plumbers Union Local No. 40. He is survived by his wife, A. Mary; 1 son, Arthur of Auburn, Wash.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Eva Hardin, Deer Park, Texas; Mrs. Albertine (Teeny) Schuup of Burian, Wash.; and Mrs. Mildred N. Whitney in Taipai, Taiwan; 16 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Services Thursday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Calvary Temple with Rev. Hugh Cantelon and Rev. Walter Harnden officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Arthur Alonzo, 93, of Sedro-Woolley died Sunday, Aug. 23, 1992 at a Mount Vernon hospital. He was born to James and Eliza Holmes on Nov. 19, 1898, in Lyons, Neb. He was raised and attended school in Nebraska. He married Charlotte Persons on July 2, 1921 in Murdo, SD. They lived in South Dakota until 1935 before moving to Montana where he was employed by the U.S. Forest Service and worked in the constructions business. In 1952, they moved to Anchorage Alaska where he was a civil service employee. He retired in 1965. Mr. Holmes moved to Sedro-Woolley in 1967. Mr. Holmes was preceded in death by his wife in 1986 and by three brothers and four sisters. He is survived by sons Larry Holmes of Napa, Idaho, and Frank and Marvin Holmes, both of Sedro-Woolley; daughters Blanche Ryer of Ferndale, Cleo Rummel of Plains, Mont., and Angeline Halsey of Seattle; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Corps, Bellingham. Major Richard Beaver will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Arthur C., 51, of 1282 Birch Bay-Lynden Road died April 1, 1995 in Bellingham. He was born September 30, 1943 in Bellingham and was a life-time resident of Whatcom County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a Life Member of the National Rifle Assn. He was an avid camper and outdoorsman. Survivors: Wife: Rochelle, of Lynden, whom he married Jan. 2, 1970. Daughter: Pamela Kay Holmes of Kent, WA. Sons: Kevin Ray Holmes and Aaron Allen Holmes, both of Lynden. Sisters: Eva Hardin of San Diego, CA; Tina Pathakis of Puyallup, WA and Mildred Whitney of Lynden plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Leroy Thomas Holmes. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 5, 11 a.m0 at Greenacres Funeral Home with Mr. David VanKirk of Christ The King Church officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 4, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Apr 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Charlotte M., 84, of Sedro-Woolley died Tuesday (Aug. 26, 1986) in a local nursing home. Mrs. Holmes was born Dec. 4, 1901 in Knoxville, Neb., and moved to Sedro-Woolley from Alaska with her husband in 1968. She was formerly employed as a laundry worker at a military installation in Alaska. Survivors include her husband, Arthur, of the family home; three sons, Frank of Sedro-Wooley, Lawrence of Post Falls, Idaho, and Marvin of Anchorage, Alaska; three daughters, Blanche Ryer of Ferndale, Cleo Rummel of Plains, Mont., and Angeline Halsey of Seattle; a sister, Clara Root of Hay Springs, Neb.; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. Burial will follow in Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Clayton Sanford, age 78, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, April 4, 1994. Born August 3, 1915 in Bellingham, Washington to Clara and Bartel Holmes, he was a member of Central Lutheran Church. Survived by four daughters, Sandi and husband Chris Beatty of Bakersfield, CA, Debbie and husband Michael Ensminger of Custer, WA, Marcia and husband Mike Rousell of Fairbanks, Alaska, Betty Holmes and Don Rasmussen of Bellingham, WA; son Gene Holmes and wife Ella Afos of Issaquah, WA; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Breanna, Madison and Taylor. Graveside Service Friday, April 8, 1994, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Reverend Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Cremation. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Apr 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Dora B., age 91, of 403 13th Street, Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 1993. Born September 28, 1901 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to C. J. and Sophie Olsen, she was a resident of this community for 87 years; lifetime member of Central Lutheran Church where she was Secretary-Treasurer for many years; charter member of Harborview Lions Club; preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Holmes in 1969. Survived by two sons, Robert C. and wife Marjorie Holmes of Bellingham, WA, Donald W. and wife Joan Holmes of Tigard, Oregon; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday, September 20, 1993, 10:30 a.m. Central Lutheran Church with Reverend Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, and Reverend Marvin Knutzen, St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Freida, age 92, passed away July 1, 2005 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. She was born December 30, 1912 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Herman and Gudrun (Thorgeirson) Johnson. In May of 1936 she married Lee Holmes in Blaine, who preceded her in death in March of 1973 after 36 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Halli, Herman and Joe Johnson and sister Nanna Thomas. Freida was a member of Freja Club and Cardinal Rebekah Lodge #154. She is survived by daughters Donna Lee (Al) Bidwell of Graham, WA, Karen Hawk of Bothell, WA; sons, Jim (Ginny) Holmes of Custer, WA, Rick (Anne) Holmes of Bellingham, WA; sister, Kris Meinechuck of Macklin, SK, sister-in-law, Irene Ingram of White Rock, B.C.; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Jern-McKinney Funeral Chapel, 464 8th Street, Blaine, WA with Rev. Donald Walter officiating.

HOLMES, George W. Sr., of 3010 Vallette St. passed away at his residence Sun., December 9, 1990 at the age of 79. He had been a resident of Bellingham the past 47 years, and was the owner of George's Fine Foods on Northwest Ave. He was a life member of the Bellingham Elks BPOE Lodge No. 194. He leaves to survive his wife Roberta Holmes of Bellingham; 2 sons, Robert A. Holmes, and George W. Holmes Jr. and wife Susan all of Bellingham; daughters, Nancy and Larry Geiger of Bellingham, and Susan and Grant Gaskill of Ferndale; 1 brother, Bud Holmes, and 1 sister, Doris Ann Malone, both of Iowa; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 12 at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Dec 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Lawrence A. went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2003 in Bellingham, WA. He was born June 23, 1923 at Kennebec, SD to Arthur A. and Charlotte Persons Holmes. He graduated from high school at Plains, Montana, after which he joined the Army Air Force in 1942-1946. On November 2, 1962 he married Joan Bray at Mt. View, AK. Lawrence lived and worked in Alaska for many years. He was employed as an electrician with the Alaska Electrical Company. His wife, Joan, passed away, and in 1974 he married Lillian Nelson while still living in Alaska. After retirement they moved to Cottonwood, Arizona, where they owned and operated an ice company. When they sold the ice business they moved to Idaho. His wife Lillian died in January 2000. Lawrence was a member of the Senior Center at Nampa, ID, and he belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed dancing, woodworking and traveling by motor home. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Angeline Halsey, brother-in-law Raymond Ryer, and both wives. He is survived by brothers Frank and wife June Holmes of Sedro Woolley, and Marvin R. Holmes of Hayward, Oklahoma sisters Blanche Ryer of Bellingham, and Cleo and husband Stanley Rummel of Plains, Montana, and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service Wednesday February 12th at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Moles Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post #7 of Bellingham. Following will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 2912 Northwest Ave., Bellingham. Arrangements by Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, LeRoy S. - Memorial services for LeRoy S. Holmes, 67, Custer, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine. He died Tuesday (March 6, 1973). Mr. Holmes had lived in Whatcom County since 1910 and had been employed by the country road department. He was a member of Teamster's Local 231 and the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his widow, Freida; two sons, James of Blaine and Richard of Longview; two daughters, Donna Bidwell of Graham, Wash., and Karen Hoover of Renton; two sisters, Flivia Urfer and Florence Nichols, both in California; and eight grandchildren. Cremation will precede services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Mar 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Mamie V., age 78, of 2075 Vista Dr., Ferndale, died Sat. Aug. 14, 1982. Mrs. Holmes had been a resident of Whatcom County for 52 years, was a member of the Untied Church of Ferndale and the Ferndale Jet Oldsters. She is survived by a son Larry of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Milrad Lingbloom of Ferndale; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins Tues. Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the United Church of Ferndale. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Marvin A. passed away Jan. 25, 2006, in Roseville, CA, at 95. He was born in Bellingham in 1910. He married Esther Bruland in 1932. He was in the lumber business most of his life, living in Nooksack, and later in B.C. In 1960, they moved to Seattle, and he worked for Boeing, retiring in 1975. They lived in the San Diego area until 2004. He is survived by his wife, Esther, sons Donald (Pearl), Richard (Jahna), and Darrel, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A son, Gary, preceded him in death. No services are planned at this time.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Roberta Dell - A graveside service for Roberta Dell (Pennington) Holmes of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Bob Marvel officiating. Mrs. Holmes died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 89. Mrs. Holmes was born July 31, 1911, to Robert Wayne and Hattie Dell (Bertram) Pennington in St. Louis. In 1936, she married George W. Holmes in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1943, they moved to Bellingham, where they owned and operated George's Fine Foods for 36 years. She loved painting. She also loved to knit, sew and cook. Her most cherished verse in the Bible was Philippians 4:6-7. Her husband died in 1990. Two grandchildren also died previously. Survivors include sons Robert Holmes of Bellingham and George Holmes of Blaine, daughters Nancy Geiger of Bellingham and Susan Gaskill of Ferndale, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLMES, Ruth, 65, a former Bellingham resident died at her home in the Cape Horn Community near Sedro-Woolley on Tuesday, July 29, 1997. She attended high school and beauty college in Bellingham and worked as a beautician there for several years. She is survived by her husband, Burton at Cape Horn, a daughter, Priscilla, a son, Burton, Jr. and a sister, Peggy Ann Hooley who lives in Bellingham. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 31, 1997 at the Cape Horn Community Main Park at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Bill Harmon of Lynden officiating. Cremation and arrangements under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

HOLMSTROM, Frances D., age 69 of Sedro Woolley, passed away Aug 10, 2006 in Bellingham. She was born Nov. 24, 1936 in a farm community in Fertile, MN to Albert and Jorgina (Noto) Krogstad. She was the 6th of 7 children. Family was always most important to Fran - she was the perfect wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to bake, cook and eat food! Favorite dishes include lutefisk, lefse and Swedish meatballs. She enjoyed knitting, shopping and listening to gospel music. Fran spent years as an administrator at a group home in Marysville. She was an unselfish and giving person, and her faith guided her entire life. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Russell Krogstad. Fran is survived by husband Ron Holmstrom; son David Holmstrom of Sedro Woolley; daughter Joy Simonton of Bellingham; granddaughters Gina, Laura, and Madi Simonton; brothers Jim (wife Katie) Krogstad of Rindal, MN and Terry (wife Jean) Krogstad of Boise, ID; sisters Myrtle Olson of Custer, SD, June Young of Middle River, MN, and Pearl (husband Roy) Erickson of Fargo, ND; and sister-in-law Elaine Krogstad of Crookston, MN. Memorial Services will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sedro Woolley on Mon. Aug. 14th at 2 p.m. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLSTROP, Mary Fassett, age 80 years, 456 C Street, Blaine, passed away at Blaine on Sept. 30, 1991. She was born to William and Jessie Fassett on Aug. 16, 1911 at Custer, WA and was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She was a member of I.L.W.U. Local #3 of Bellingham and a former member of the Cardina Rebekah Lodge #154 of Custer. She was preceded in death by her husband Garret Holtrop in May of 1972, a granddaughter Mindy Engler in Jan. of 1991, and by six brothers, William, John, Edward, Frank and Irving Fassett. She is survived by a son Bernard Holstrop and wife Nancy of Custer; grandsons Larry and Gary Holtrop of Custer; granddaughter Anne James of Ferndale and a great grandson Chris Engler of Custer as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. At her request there will be no services. Cremation by Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

HOLT, Archie E., age 97 of Bellingham, passed away October 27, 2006. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed., Nov. 1 from 3-5 p.m. Graveside Military Services will be held at Greenacres Cemetery on Thurs., Nov. 2 at 12 Noon with a Celebration of Life following at Westford Funeral Home at 1 p.m. A reception will follow across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Westford Family Funeral Home and Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLT, Eva, age 95, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 24, 2003 at the Christian Health Care Center. Eva was born in Van Buren, Missouri on September 11, 1907 to Tom and Minnie Williams. She was the oldest daughter of twelve children, four boys and eight girls. Her youngest sister, Virginia Lindall is the only living sibling residing in Marysville with husband Vic. Eva married William "Wid" Holt on September 9, 1927 in Ellington, Missouri. They had three daughters, Helen, Melba and Erma. They moved to Lynden in 1937 and son James was born in 1943. They operated a strawberry farm in Lynden until their retirement. After fifty-two years of marriage, Wid passed away on May 6, 1979. Eva lived on the home place, gardening and growing flowers. Her driveway was always lined with beautiful dahlias. She continued to work, sorting potatoes for the Bedlingtons and helping in the Maberry's strawberry plant well into her 80's. She loved her friends and family who would come to visit, play guitar and sing. She retired to the Christian Health Care Center in 2000.
She is survived by two daughters, Helen and husband Butch Timmer of Lynden and Melba Lackey of Bellingham; grandchildren Brent Matter and wife Barb, Kim Rhea and husband Don, Juli Wandel and husband Howard, Sheree Bates and husband Mike all of Lynden; Lance Hirmann and wife Cindy and Scott Lackey all of Bellingham; thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and other relatives. Besides her husband William, she was preceded by infant son James and infant daughter Erma.

HOLT, Frances, age 97 of Bellingham, went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2006. She was born November 28, 1908, in Filer, ID, to Samuel and Mary (Rettig) Taylor. Frances worked in Seattle as a salad maker and at the Bon Marche. She sang with the Silver Belles and was an Old Time Fiddler. In her earlier years, she taught Sunday School. In her senior years, she was a member of the Bellingham Senior Center, was a member of First Baptist Church, and sang in nursing homes around the area, and in her church choir. Frances loved flowers and gardening and in her later years she liked creating art and going to rummage sales. She enjoyed cooking and lover her family very much. Frances was preceded in death by her grandson, Tom Unger. She is survived by her husband, Archie Holt; daughters Janice (Zeke) Secules and Sharon (Terry) Unger, both of Bellingham; grandchildren Cheryl, Nancy, Dale, Todd, John, Scott, and Shawna; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Sun., March 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at Greenacres Cemetery on Mon., March 27, at 9:30 a.m. Memorial Services will be held at First Baptist Church on Monday, March 27, at 1 p.m., followed by a reception at the church. Westford Family Funeral Home and Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLT, William E., age 75 of 909 Loomis Trail Rd., Lynden, died at his home on Sunday May 6, 1979. Born in Bunker, Missouri, Mr. Holt was a retired berry farmer and moved to Whatcom County in 1937. A member of the Lynden Assembly of God Church, he was married to Eva Williams in Ellington, Missouri, on Sept. 9, 1927. Besides his wife Eva, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Ellen (Elmer) Timmer of Lynden, and Melba Lackey of Bellingham, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, John of Birchtree, Missouri, Tom of Alger, Lewis of Tacoma and Troy of Lebanon, Oregon, 2 sisters, Mrs. Grace Frazier VanBurien, Missouri and Mrs. Lucy Voiles of Winona, Missouri, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Wed., May 9 at 2 p.m. in the Lynden Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLTROP, James Allen, Jr., age 33, passed away on February 2, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 25, 1969 in Bellingham, WA to James and Margaret (Butterworth) Holtrop. Jimmy graduated from Sehome High School in 1987 and was an all-league football player. He attended Hillcrest Chapel in junior high and high school and was presently attending Cornwall Church. Jimmy raced dirt bikes at the Hannegan Speedway and enjoyed mountain biking at Galbraith Mountain and snowboarding. He enjoyed hunting with his grandpa and brothers. He was the family practical joker and tease. Jimmy is survived by his father Jim Holtrop, Sr. mother Margaret Roberts grandmother and grandfather Mildred and Ted Butterworth grandmother Dolores Forthun brothers Joe and his wife Melanie, and Jason his girlfriend Christy Holz and numerous other relatives and close friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2003 at Hillcrest Chapel. Jones|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLTROP, Mary Fassett, age 80 years, 456 C Street, Blaine, passed away at Blaine on Sept. 30, 191. She was born to William and Jessie Fassett on Aug. 16, 1911 at Custer, WA and was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She was a member of I.L.W.U. Local #3 of Bellingham and a former member of the Cardinal Rebekah Lodge #154 of Custer. She was preceded in death by her husband Garret Holtrop in May of 1972, a granddaughter Mindy Engler in Jan of 1991, and by six brothers, William, John, Edward, Frank and Irving Fassett. She is survived by a son Bernard Holtrop and wife Nancy of Custer; grandsons Larry and Gary Holtrop of Custer; granddaughter Anne James of Ferndale, grandsons-in-law Don Engler and Steve James both of Ferndale and a great grandson Chris Engler of Custer as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. At her request there will be no services. Cremation by Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Mole Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLTZHEIMER, Bethel Mae - Visitation for Bethel Mae (Hamilton) Holtzheimer of Custer will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at Moles Funeral Home. Services officiated by Jack Keller of Portal Way Church of Christ, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Moles. Burial will follow at Hillsdale Cemetery in Blaine. Mrs. Holtzheimer, 98, died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Blaine. A Whatcom County pioneer, she was born to Edwin DeWitt and Marjorie Hamilton on June 11, 1899, in Sumas. Mrs. Holtzheimer is a direct descendant of Ruth Hubbard Burdick, the first white child born in Springfield, Mass. Burdick was born in 1640. In 1921, she married Paul Edgar Holtzheimer, who died in May of 1966. Together, they farmed the corner of Kickerville and Birch Bay-Lynden roads near Blaine. In addition to loving her family, Mrs. Holtzheimer lover tending a garden and playing the piano. Mrs. Holtzheimer was preceded in death by 15 siblings. Survivors include: sons Jack Holtzheimer of Custer and Donald Holtzheimer of Gresham, Ore.; daughter Nellie Mae Johnston of Blaine; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

HOLTZHEIMER, Betty Anne passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997 at the age of 79. She was born September 7, 1917 to Andrew and Dorothy Bowdish. As a child she lived in Bellingham and Port Angeles, graduating from Roosevelt High School in Port Angeles in 1935. She earned a teaching certificate from Western Washington College in 1938 and taught at Everson Elementary School before her marriage to Erman Holtzheimer on June 9, 1940. They lived in Bellingham for twenty-one years, moving to Ferndale in 1966. She was a lifelong Episcopalian having been married in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Blaine where she was active in Rheta Guild. Mrs. Holtzheimer was an avid gardener. She was a member of D.U.P.I. Garden Club for many years, serving as its secretary and president, and as a representative to Chuckanut Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her brother Bill in 1934, her son Robert in 1960, and her husband Erman in 1980. She is survived by her children and their spouses, John and Marlae Holtzheimer of Lynden, Dave and Sandy Holtzheimer of Colfax, Barbara and Jim Martin of Mount Vernon; grandchildren Alan Holtzheimer, Mike Holtzheimer, Emily Martin and Hannah Holtzheimer; three great-grandchildren; sister Barbara Duncan of Camano Island; a niece and two nephews. A Funeral Service will be at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham, Tuesday, June 24, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.

HOLTZHEIMER, Elsie S. 72, of Blaine passed away at a Bellingham hospital, June 27, (1961) following an extended illness. She was born in Maxberg, Iowa, and had lived in Blaine since 1939. Twelve years ago she married Ernest Holtzheimer in Everett. Survivors include her husband, Ernest, at home, one brother, Clarence Greer of Lewiston, Idaho; many nieces and nephews in Idaho and Eastern Washington. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home with Rev. Willard Buckner officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow in the Hillsdale cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, June 29, 1961) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

HOLTZHEIMER, Erman, age 65, who resided at 2441 Crestline, Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 1980. A life time resident of Whatcom County, he was a retired teacher and coach for the Ferndale School District. Surviving are his wife, Betty; 2 sons, John of Bellingham; David of Oak Harbor; 1 daughter, Barbara Harrington of Everett; 1 brother, Ted of Blaine; 2 sisters, Elaine Cooke of San Mateo, California & Greta Woolery of Los Angeles, California; 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Middle School Auditorium by Rev. Lloyd Pandratz. Burial following in Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

HOLTZHEIMER, Florence Whitcomb Holtzheimer, one of Blaine's oldest pioneers passed away Friday night, April 15, (1949) in a Bellingham hospital. Born in Fayette county, Iowa, June 26, 1863, she came to the Pacific Northwest when a child of seven years, with her family and landed at the Semiahmoo Spit in September, 1870. It was an event that marked the arrival of Mrs. Holtzheimer and her sister Mrs. Minnie Bice as the first two white girls to arrive in Blaine.

On June 26, 1879 she married Edward Holtzheimer who owned a homestead on California Creek. They resided on the creek for a number of years before moving into town. Her desire to start a Blaine hospital never materialized. To this couple, four sons, Ernest, Francis, William and Paul were born and remain to mourn her with nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, four nephews and two nieces. Pallbearers were Garrett Holtzheimer, Erman Holtzheimer, Theodore Holtzheimer, Jack Holtzheimer, Willis Loop and Carl Patrick, four of whom are grandchildren of the deceased. Internment was made in the California Creek cemetery, following the services conducted Monday, April 18, by Rev. Evan David at the McKinney Funeral home.
(From The Blaine Journal, April 28, 1949) Relative Robert Mix

HOLZ, Irene P., age 89, of Bellingham passed away Mon., March 4, 1996, at the Bellingham Health Care and Rehabilitation Services Center. She was born Jan. 22, 1907, in Eddyville, Iowa, to John and Hattie (Coryell) Waugaman and has been a Whatcom County resident for 85 years. She married Benjamin Holz on Sept. 13, 1923, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1966. Mrs. Holz was also preceded in death by sons, Arthur and Alvin. She is survived by son, Leo Holz of Bellingham; sisters, Dorothy Vicstrom of Seattle and Bessie Talmage of Bellingham; brother, Bill Waugaman of Bellingham; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation on Fri., March 8, 9 to 12:30 at Greenacres Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Fri., March 8, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Sharon Hare officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Mar 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLZ, Oswald Harold, age 90 of Laurel, passed away June 29 1999 at Alderwood Park. A Graveside Service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, July 5, 1999 at Ten Mile Cemetery with Rev. Robert Cameron officiating. Born July 25, 1908 in Seattle to Herman and Sarah Holz, he graduated from Meridian High School in 1928. On December 7, 1940 he married Maxine Wilson. He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and a retired dairy farmer who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Holz, of the family home; his sister Dorothy Parker of Bellingham; four children, Harold Holz and his wife Myrna of Laurel, Janet Prouty and her husband Jerry of Kent, Marcia Benoit of Bellingham, Jerry Holz and his wife Kathy of Oregon; nine grandchildren, Terri Gold, Fred Holz, Mark Holz, John Prouty, Jill Tall, Dawn Ellingson, Jason Holz, Stacey Leach and Scott Benoit; 12 great-grandchildren, Nicole and John Prouty, Kailynn and Justine Ellingson, Richard and Jarred Holz, Jeffrey and Ryan Leach, Natasha and Nolan Tall, Destiny Holz and Ryan Holz. He was preceded in death by eight brothers, two sisters, and one grandson Jody Holz. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns Funeral Chapel & Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jul 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLZHAUER, Ada Lee, age 80 of 1400 12th St. passed away Wed., Sept. 9, 1981. Mrs. Holzhauer had been a resident of Bellingham for many years. She leaves to survive 1 son, Louis of this City; 1 granddaughter, Ada Lee Bean and 1 great granddaughter Kristen Bean both of Federal Way; 1 sister, Lettie Stillwell of Stutgart, Ark.; 1 brother Jack McGehee of Pine Blucc, Ark. Family services will held Friday Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of The Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Simonson officiating. Friends wishing may attend committal service, 1:45 p.m., at Greenacres Memorial Park following the family service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Sep 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLZHAUR, Beatrice Elinor, age 68, of 3870 W. Alderwood, died Tues., June 20, (1989) in a local hospital. She was born March 20, 1921 in Bellingham and was retired from the Bellingham Police Dept. Records and ID Division. She worked for the City for 20 years. She was a past secretary of the Peach (sic) Arch Law Enforcement council; VFW Auxiliary; member of the retired Polic Employees Association and the State Association of Retired Employees; also a member of the Chuckanut Community Church and her hobbies included golf and swimming. She leaves to survive her husband Louis of the family home; 1 daughter, Ada L. Beane of Federal Way; 1 granddaughter, Kirsten Beane of Federal Way; a brother, James S. Lewis Jr. of Bellingham. Arrangements pending thru the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jun 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOLZHAUER, Louis L., age 70, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, August 29, 1991 at a local nursing care facility. Mr. Holzhauer was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas June 4, 1921, and moved to Bellingham in 1946. He an Beatrice Lewis were married in Bellingham in June 1946. Mr. Holzhauer was retired from the Georgia-Pacific Corp., where he had worked as a Bleacherman for 34 years. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Navy as a Gunner's Mate First Class. Mr. Holzhauer was active in many groups including the Veteran's of Foreign Wars #1585, American Legion Post #7, Pearl Harbor Survivors, the Bellingham Senior Center Bocce Ball Team, Chuckanut Community Church, was a former member of the Elks #194 and was the director and audit chairman of the Industrial Credit Union for 15 years. Mr. Holzhauer is preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice; survived by a daughter, Ada Lee Beane and husband John of Federal Way; 1 granddaughter, Kirdsten Beane, also of Federal Way; numerous friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday September 3, 1991 at Westford Chapel, Pastor Lawrence Pollock will officiate. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.

HONCOOP, Adriana of Bellingham, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Dec. 9, (2004) at an adult care home near Lynden. She was 91. Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, Dec. 13, at 1:00 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in Hope in Christ Church, 710 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham, with Rev. Gordon Terpstra officiating. Adriana was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (VanProoyen) Kranendonk, and was born in Lynden on April 25, 1913 and attended Greenwood School. Adriana worked at many different jobs and following her retirement did volunteer work at the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office for fourteen years and was also active in the Republican Party for many years. Mrs. Honcoop was a member of Hope in Christ Church and was preceded by her husband William in January 1977. She is survived by her sisters Anne Kranendonk of Bellingham and Johanna Roosma of Lynden; nephews Doug and wife Karen Roosma, Jerry and wife Brenda Roosma and Larry and wife Barb Roosma all of Lynden and Don and wife Kim Roosma of Custer and numerous other relatives. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Dec 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HONCOOP, Grace (Notenbomer), late of Abbotsford, B.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 7th, 1997 in her 72nd year, at the MSA Hospital, Abbotsford, B.C. Formerly of Mt. Lehman. She was pre-deceased by her 1st husband Jack Notenbomer of Mt. Lehman, and her brother, Webb Westerhof of Terrace, B.C. She is survived by her loving husband Joe Honcoop of Abbotsford, B.C., and her children: Harry (Dianne) of Gerouxville, Alta., Marty (Tina) of Monarch, Alta., Al (Margriet) of Leduc, Alta., Jean of The Netherlands, Ted (Cindy) Abbotsford, B.C., Bob (Lisa) of Medicine Hat, Alta., Bill (Janine) of Abbotsford, B.C., and Doug of Abbotsford, B.C. She will also be sadly missed by 23 grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters; Bill (Teresa) Westerhof, Gretah VanPelt, John (Claire) Westerhof, Lammert (Joan) Westerhof, Dina (Bob) Westerhof, Sylvia (Walter) Verwoerd, Eddie (Dianne) Westerhof, Betty (Jack) Stroomer, and Meta (Mrs. Webb Westerhof. Visitation will be held at Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road (at Sumas Way) Abbotsford on Friday, January 10, 1997 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday January 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. from the 1st Christian Reformed Church, 1951 McCallum Road (just north of Hwy. 1) with Rev. Mark Zylstra officiating. Active pallbearers are Marty Notenbomer, Al Notenbomer, Ted Notenbomer, Bob Notenbomer, Bill Notenbomer, and Doug Notenbomer. Honorary Bearers are Joe Honcoop, Harry Notenbomer and Jean Notenbomer. A private interment at Hazelwood Cemetery will precede the service.

HONCOOP, Maurice - Visitation for Maurice Honcoop Jr. will be until 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. in Second Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Tom Haan officiating. Mr. Honcoop died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997. He was 75. Born Dec. 20, 1921, to Maurice and Guurtje Zijverden Honcoop in Lynden, he attended Ebenezer Christian School. He married Helen Lankhaar on March 7, 1945, in Lynden. Mr. Honcoop operated a dairy farm north of Lynden and co-founded Edaleen Dairy. He was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church and past president of the Cow Milkers Association. He enjoyed watching high school sporting events, hunting and fishing. Mr. Honcoop was preceded in death by brothers, Joe, Bill and John Honcoop and sister Marie Schuurman. Survivors include his wife, daughter Aileen Brandsma of Lynden, four grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

HONRUD, Esther L., age 85, passed away at The Courtyard in Bellingham on Thursday, March 1, 2007. She was born June 24, 1921 in Opheim, Montana to Clara (Johnson) and Knute Dixon. Esther graduated from Opheim High School and married Orval Honrud on October 8, 1938. They farmed and ranched in Montana until 1964 when they sold the farm and moved into Opheim. In 1969 they moved to Bellingham, Washington where she enjoyed bowling, gardening, cooking and sewing. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Bellingham. While living in Opheim, Montana she was a member of the Lutheran Church and was their organist for several years. Esther is survived by 3 daughters: Bonnie Chadd and husband Don of Ferndale, Becky Graybill of Vancouver, WA and Vicki Westby and husband Kermit of Midland, TX; 8 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Orval; her parents, her daughter Judith Ann; 3 brothers Harris, Kenneth and Alton; and 2 sisters Hilma and Alvira. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, March 5 from 5-8 p.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Dick Christianson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HONRUD, Melvin Lyle - M. Lyle Honrud, age 79, passed away suddenly in his home as the result of a heart attack on Monday, December 11, 2006. He was born on August 27, 1927 in Glasgow, MT to Melvin and Gertrude (Lehman) Honrud and was raised in Opheim. Lyle moved to Whatcom County with his family in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1947, and then worked in the Custer area raising strawberries and working as a dairy farmer. Lyle also raised beef on his farm on the Delta Line Road. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Dorothy, Margie and LaVern; and two brothers, Orville and Merlyn. Lyle is survived by his wife Donna Honrud; sons Bruce and Greg Honrud; brothers Mervin and Darrell Honrud; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation is scheduled from 9-10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2006 in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral home Chapel. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HONRUD, Orval, age 79, of Bellingham, passed away Sun., Oct. 26, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Oct. 8, 1918, in Opheim, MT to Melvin and Minnie (Broughton) Honrud; graduated from Opheim High School; and went to Civil Conservation Corps near Missoula, Montana. Orval married Esther Dixon on Oct. 8, 1938 in Opheim and they farmed and ranched in Montana until 1964. While in the Opheim area, Orval served on the Board of Directors for the First Lutheran Church, Farmers Union Grain Co., Farmers Union Oil Co., and Farmers Co-op Store. He also was a member of the Kiwanis Club, serving as Chairman part of the time, and was named Kiwanian of the Year in 1968. Orval's love for bowling started in Opheim and continued here in Washington when they moved to Whatcom County in 1969. He enjoyed the many friends he made while bowling and was very proud to be inducted into the Whatcom County Bowling Hall of Fame in 1988. Mr. Honrud was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Preceded in death by infant daughter, Judith Ann Honrud; parents Melvin & Minnie Honrud; and sister, Laverne Bylsma. Survived by his wife, Esther Honrud of Bellingham; daughters, Bonnie Chadd & husband Don of Ferndale, Becky Graybill of Vancouver, WA, Vicki Westby & husband Kermit of Midland, TX; brothers, Lyle Honrun & wife Donna of Custer, Merlyn Honrud & wife Betty of Bellingham, Mervin Honrud & wife Sharon of Spokane, Darrell Honrud & wife Lynn of Bellingham; sisters, Dorothy Matchett & husband Tom of Seeley Lake, MT and Marjorie Mortinson & husband Harold of Seattle; step-mother, Gertrude Honrud of Ferndale; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Thurs., Oct. 30, 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Dick Christensen officiating and burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

HOOD, Ariss A. - A graveside service for Ariss A. Hood of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hood died Tuesday, Aug. 22 1995 in Bellingham. She was 82. Born March 23, 1913 to Dr. William and Bertha Hulbush in Great Falls, Mont, she moved to Bellingham with her family in the 1920s. Mrs. Hood was a bookkeeper for Union Foundry and was a longtime member of P.E.O. Her gourmet cooking was enjoyed by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Finley Hood, and her brother, William R. Hulbush. Survivors include sons James Hood of Bellingham and William Hood of Seattle; sister Freya McKeuwen of Sunnyside, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOD, Ernest H., 1200 Lincoln St., age 73, died Sunday (Jan. 13, 19784). A 41-year resident of Bellingham, Mr. Hood was a former insurance agent and more recently associated with the Washington State Alcohol Problems Association of Seattle and the Lighthouse Christian Book Store. He is survived by the wife, Irene; a son, Robin S. Hood Sr. of Granada Hills, Calif.; a daughter, Barbara Bollenbaugh of Madas, Ore.; and eight grandchildren. Cremation will be under direction of Jones Funeral Home and memorial services will be announced later.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOD, Grace, age 99, of Seattle, passed away Mon. Jan. 29, 1979. Mrs. Hood came to Ferndale in 1905 as the bride of Percy Hood. She had lived in Seattle for the past 15 years. She was a member of the United Church of Ferndale and Chapter BQ, PEO of Ferndale. She is survived by 1 son, Jack C. Hood of Guadalajara, Mexico. 2 daughters: Harriet Hastings of Seattle and Lois Brinkerhoff of San Diego, CA. 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOD, Irene, age 93, passed away at Bellingham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services on Sat. March 11, 1995. She was born May 22, 1901 in Leon, Kansas to George A. and Ella (Dunn) Tong. She married Ernest Hood on July 1, 1923 in Wichita, KS, he preceded her in death in 1974. She had been a Whatcom County resident since 1933. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bellingham. During WWII she worked at Morse Hardware as a bookkeeper and also did the bookkeeping at other Bellingham businesses. Mrs. Hood is survived by her son Robin and wife Anna Hood of Granada Hills, CA, her daughter Barbara Bollenbaugh of Bellingham; 8 grandchildren; Steven, April, Terry, Tim, Alan, Robin Jr., Bill and John; 10 great-grandchildren; niece Jeanne Woertendyke of Bellingham and many other nieces and nephews who called her "grandma." A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Inurnment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOD, Jack C. - A memorial service for former 42nd District Rep. Jack C. Hood will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Eldridge Avenue and Walnut Street. The Rev. John Gibbs will officiate. Mr. Hood, 72, a long-time resident of Ferndale, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1992, in Tucson, Ariz. He was born Aug. 18, 1919, in Ferndale to Percy and Grace Hood. He was graduated from Ferndale High School and Whitman College. He married Suzanne Mersereau in 1941 in Oregon. She survives him in Bahia De Kino, Mexico, where they made their home in recent years. Mr. Hood's military service was with the U.S. Navy. His business career was with First National Bank of Ferndale. He served in the Washington State Legislature from 1959 through 1965, when he was appointed state supervisor of banking. In 1968 he was appointed chair of the Washington State Liquor Control Board, a position he held until his retirement in the early 1970s. Other survivors include his sons John Hood of Seattle and David Hood of Kelso; daughters Suzanne Thostensen of LaConner and Robin Donovan of Burlington; sister Lois Brinkerhoff of San Diego, Calif; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

HOOD, Pauline M. - At her request, there will be no services for Pauline M. Hood of Seattle, formerly of Ferndale. Miss Hood died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at Horizon House in Seattle. She was 93. Born June 16, 1906, to Charles and Nellie (Davis) Hood in Ferndale, she graduated from Ferndale High School. Miss Hood earned a bachelor's degree in education from Washington State University and later earned a master's degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Miss Hood taught school for one year in Oregon and then worked in the Welfare office in Bellingham. She was field director of the American Red Cross for 30 years, serving in Alaska, Puerto Rico, Europe, Japan and Vietnam. In 1971, she retired and moved to Horizon House. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOK, Marilyn June, age 73, a lifetime resident of Bellingham, WA, died June 13, 1999 at Samish Way and College Street. She was born February 11, 1926 in Bellingham, WA to Huron and Eva (Lindstrom) Poyser. Marilyn graduated from Bellingham High School in 1945. She married Robert H. Hook in 1948 in Bellingham. She worked for the Bellingham School District as a cook retiring after 28 years of service. Survivors include her beloved husband, Robert Hook of the family home; a son, Randy Hook of Bellingham; a sister, Joanne and husband Richard King of Bellingham; brother Robert Poyser and wife Barbara of Lakeside, CA. At her request there will not be a public service. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOK, Robert Harvey - At his request, there will be no services for Robert Harvey Hook of Bellingham. Mr. Hook died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was 78. Born May 3, 1922, to Arthur and Adeline (Titcomb) Hook in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Hook served as a machinist mate third class in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. In 1948, he married Marilyn Poysen in Bellingham. Mr. Hook worked as a meter repairman for the Bellingham Water Department until his retirement in 1987. He enjoyed fishing, camping and boating. His wife died previously. Survivors include son Randy Hook of Maple Falls sisters Jeanne Erickson of Spokane and Carolyn Bell of Ketchikan, Alaska brother David Hook of Corona Del Mar, Calif. and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOPER, Dorothy - Family and friends are welcome to gather at the home of Dorothy "Dottie" Hooper, 2423 Eldridge Ave., from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hooper died at home Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997, after a long illness. She was 72. She was born March 29, 1925, to William C. and Rita Gard Daniels in Aberdeen, Wash. She graduated from Queen Anne High School in Seattle. Hooper was an accomplished swimmer and was selected for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team, competing in the freestyle and breaststroke. But the 1944 Olympics were cancelled due to World War II. She married Richard C. Hooper on June 25, 1946, in Portland, Ore. They were married for 49 years until Mr. Hooper's death Aug. 3, 1995. In 1970, the Hoopers moved to Bellingham to own and operate McBeath Glass until Dick's retirement in 1974. Dottie joined the interior design staff of Levin's Home Furnishings, which became Greenbaum Home Furnishings. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, Alpha Chapter; the Washington Athletic Club; Seattle Yacht Club; Bellingham Yacht Club; and the National Association of Women in Business. She also volunteered in fund-raising activities for numerous charitable organizations. Survivors include daughter Pamela Hooper of Bellingham; grandson Sean Ison of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; a nephew and numerous cousins.

HOOPER, Marlys, age 66, of Bellingham, passed away Fri., April 13, 2001, in Bellingham. She was born March 31, 1935 in Athol, SD, to Richard and Mildred (Collins) Tieman and had been a resident of Whatcom County for 62 years. Marlys loved and enjoyed her family and friends above all else in life. Her kind spirit, patience, and grace will be missed by all. Survived by her husband, Tom Hooper of the family home; 5 children: Tami Eiford and husband Greg, Dianne Mosier and husband George, Brian Hawley all of Bellingham and Bob Hawley and wife Shannon of Stanwood and Tommy Hooper and wife Debi of Sedro Woolley; mother, Mildred Tieman of Bellingham; brother, Rick Tieman of Bellingham; 4 sisters, Eula Dailey of Bellingham, Sharon Gilbertson of Mount Vernon, Dixie Dupraw of Bellingham and Nancy Timmer of Bellingham; and her seven beloved grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father Richard Tieman. A viewing will be held Tues., April 17, 9-5 p.m. and Wed., April 18, 9-5 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held Thurs, April 19, 1:30 p.m. at Christ the King Church, Bellingham with Pastor Steve Mason officiating. A reception will follow the memorial service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOPER, Ronald Bruce passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family, on August 26, 2007. Bruce is predeceased by his wife Jane (nee Thorburn) his parents Andy and Kay Hooper and brothers Dunc and Cliff. Bruce was born on November 19, 1929 in Salmon Arm, B.C. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Hugh (Lynn), Kath, Lin (Ken), Steve (Lianna), Suzanne (Pat), Colleen (Robert) and his twenty grandchildren: Tyler, Bria, Kyle Jaynee, Clay, Kiah, Blake, Austin, Matthew, Michelle, Eli, Cricket, Megan, Nicholas, Bailey Jane, Annie Laurie, Eric, Clair, Logan and Grace. A gathering for friends and family will take place on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the Common Room of the ANAVETS Senior Housing, Steveston, B.C.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOORNBEEK, Jansen C., longtime Bellingham resident and dentist, passed away at home on Saturday, November 18, 2006. He was 78, born in New York, NY, on August 12, 1928, to Marjorie (Kuns) and Jansen K. Hoornbeek. Jansen is survived by children Kristi Marshall, Bill Hoornbeek, Corbin Hoornbeek, and David Hoornbeek; and 8 grandchildren. A private service will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOSER, James H. "Jim", 67, 7089 Tall Cedars Lane, Ferndale, died Sunday (April 5, 1987) at his home. He was born in Ponca City, Okla., on Oct. 28, 1919 and was a Whatcom County resident for 22 years after moving here from Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Hooser belonged to Kulshan Post No. 154 of the American Legion and was an avid sports fisherman. He worked in the construction industry and was a 52-year member of Local 40 of the Plumbers and Fitters Union. Survivors include his wife, Marie, of the family home; two sons, Walter Fryxell of the family home and James Robert Hooser of Bellingham; five daughters, Mary Bull of Ferndale, Jenny McCauley of Bellingham, Ann Messier of Honolulu, Dana Gazzetti of Alamo, Calif., and JoLiana King of Concord, Calif.; one brother, Robert Hooser of Truckee, Calif; 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Moles Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOSER, Marie was born December 8, 1926 and passed away on April 19th at her home, at the age of 76. She was born in Chicago, IL, to Anna and George Winter. She will be greatly missed by her family and all of her friends that she has had through the years...Mom loved to go camping and to garage sales. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. She is survived by her son, Jake Fryxell of the family home and by her daughters Jennifer McCauley and husband Gary of Bellingham, Mary Bull and husband Darrell of Ferndale, step-son James Hooser and wife Wendy six grandchildren five great-grandchildren. A graveside services will be at Greenacres on Friday, April 25 at 3 p.m. There will be a gathering following the service at the Church of Latter Day Saints at 2550 Thornton Road.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Apr 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOVER, Beatrice F., 76, Shelton, died Friday, March 23, 1984 in Shelton. She was born May 13, 1907 in Victoria, British Columbia. She moved to the Bellingham area when she was 16. She married Albert P. Hoover, who died in 1970. Survivors include a son Donald R., Shelton; a sister Edna Hannis, Kamloops, B.C.; a brother, Jimmy Lockerby, Chase, B.C.; also one grandchild. At Mrs. Hoover's request there will be no funeral service. Inurnment will be in Bellingham. Arrangements are by McComb and Batstone Funeral Home, Shelton.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOOVER, Deborah Jean, age 39 of Ferndale, left us Thursday, February 15, 1996. She was born on April 2, 1956 to Wayne Stanley and Donna Jean (Clausen) Pike in Oak Harbor and was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1974; worked in the restaurant business for many years in Ferndale; and she was an avid bowler and Bingo Player. On January 31, 1978 she married Steven Shawn Hoover in Ferndale. She was preceded in death by her brother Gary Pike in 1985; two nephews, Marty Kelton and Kyle Curtright. She is survived by her husband Steven, and daughters Angie and Ashley of the family home; parents Wayne and Donna Pike of Ferndale; sisters Sandy Kelton of Ferndale, Kathy and husband Steve Curtright of Custer, Pamela and husband Dennis Olson of Everson; grandmother Edna Pike of Ferndale; and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Debbie touched the hearts of everyone that knew her. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, February 20, 1996, p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Carl Fisher officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 1996)

HOOVER, Doris Mae of Bellingham died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 94. No local services will be held. Burial will be in Acacia Memorial Park, Seattle. Born July 13, 1902, in Rhinelander, Wis., to Asa and Effie Macintosh Smith, she moved to Bellingham from Seattle in 1988. Survivors include nieces Donna DeGolier, Pam Benjamin and Debbie Reed, all of Bellingham, and several grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

HOOVER, Kenneth Ray, professor emeritus of political science at WWU, died July 14, 2007 after a brief bout with an aggressive cancer. He was in hospice care at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Ken, 66, touched family and friends with wisdom in his final days. "Anyone can conquer the world," he said. His life revealed that. Ken was born in Iowa to Lee and Margaret Hoover. His father was a cattle buyer, his mother a homemaker. Ken and his older brother Rob grew up understanding hard work, responsibility to family and community, and the divide between haves and havenots. He remained captivated by that divide, viewing it as a puzzle worth solving. A graduate of Beloit College in Wisconsin, he earned a Ph.D in political theory from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1970, becoming among the first to research the influence of identity on political behavior. He wrote seven books, including his masterwork in 2003, "Economics as Ideology: Laski, Keynes, Hayek and the Creation of Contemporary Politics," which analyzes the sources of the ideologies shaping politics today. The ninth edition of his methodology text "The Elements of Social Scientific Thinking" came out this spring. Western Washington University lured him and his wife, Judy Hoover, from Wisconsin in 1988 to chair the political science department. He later served as faculty senate president and received the Olscamp Faculty Research Award. Upon his retirement in 2004, he joined the Western Retirees Association board. But he always loved teaching and led his final seminar at Western last winter. Ken and Judy felt reborn in Bellingham, reveling in friends, neighbors and colleagues. Their First Congregational Church community became a second family. Ken was a charter member of the Bellingham City Club and served on the board. He, Judy and their sailboat J.A.K.E. joined the Squalicum Yacht Club where Ken served as a commodore. Ken is survived by his wife of 40 years, son Andy, daughter-in-law Kristen and grandson Benjamin, 8; daughter Erin, son-in-law Galen and grandson Cole, 2; brother Robb and his wife Shirley and Judy's brother and his wife, as well as aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial service is 3 p.m. Friday July 20 at the First Congregational Church in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Anna Mae, 77, 1509 E. Victor St., died Wednesday (Jan. 14, 1987) in a local hospital. Mrs. Hope was born Dec. 12, 1909, in Marlin, Texas. She lived in Redondo Beach, Calif., before moving to Whatcom County in 1973. She was a member of Evergreen Community Church of Ferndale. Mrs. Hope was preceded in death by her husband, Riley B. Hope Sr., and a son, George Hope. She is survived by three sons, Riley B. Hope Jr. of Bellingham, Billie E. Hope of Ferndale and John D. Hope of San Jose, Calif; three daughters, Mary Reynolds of Simi, Calif.; Melba Penney of Vidor, Texas; and Barbara Burris of Oak View, Calif.; a brother, O.B. Douglas of Anaheim, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery, with Dr. Wilfred Gunderson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Billy Edward - A memorial service for Billy Edward "Bill" Hope of Ferndale will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home. Mr. Hope died at his home Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998. He was 62. Born Sept. 19, 1936 to Riley and Anna Douglas Hope in Waco, Texas, he married Jo Anna Nelson on July 3 1956, in Carson, Calif. Employed by Tosco Refinery for 25 years as an operations supervisor, he enjoyed boating and fishing. Survivors include his wife; son Scott Hope of Bellingham; daughters Deanna Gartner of Bellingham and Robyn Lukes of Bellingham; brothers Bruce Hope of Bellingham and John Hope of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Mary Reynolds of Clifton, Texas, Melba Pinney of Organ, NM, and Barbara Burris of Oakview, Calif.; four grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Oct 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Blanche M. - Funeral services for Blanche M. Hope, 86, will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Gibbs officiating. Mrs. Hope, of 1400 Morris St., died Thursday at her residence. She was born Nov. 10, 1903 in Vathgate (sic), ND. She married Frederick Hope, who died on Feb. 3, 1985. She had been a homemaker, and had lived in Bellingham since 1954. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Daughter's of the King, Rome Grange, Pythian Sisters, Order of Foresters, and had been a volunteer at Laurendeau Cancer foundation, and St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include son Harry Hope of Toronto, Ont.; daughter Trudy Ceranova of Bellingham; sister Florence Chadwick of Alberta; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Nov 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Catherine, 88, 1200 Birchwood Ave, died Wednesday in Bellingham. She was born June 16, 1898 in New York. She had been a Bellingham resident for 51 years. Survivors include a son Eugene Hope of Bellingham; a daughter Diane Sheehan of Cupertino, Calif.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and several sisters and brothers. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Currier of First Advent Christian Church officiating. The body was cremated.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Dennis L., 62, of Bellingham, passed away August 11, 2005, fighting cancer. He was born Sept 18, 1942 in California. He was the light of our lives and will be missed by all who loved him. Survivors: long-time companion Janice Burgdorf, "You are the love of my life"; daughter Suzanne Hope Miller and husband Jason Miller; daughter Chelsea Marie Hope, "I love you Daddy"; son Charles Dennis Hope, grandson Ethan Hope, other family members and friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Eugene - A memorial service for Eugene Hope of 1025 E. Illinois St will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Elks Lodge No. 194. Private inurnment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Hope died Monday, Dec. 25, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 72. Born July 6, 1923 to Balfor and Catherine Zirgable Hope in Minneapolis, he moved to Bellingham in 1930. He married Mary Petersen in 1943 in Ferndale. Mr. Hope contracted polio in 1945 and after several years was confined to a wheelchair. He worked as an optical technician and in auto sales. He served as secretary of Eagles Aerie No. 31 and treasurer of Elks Lodge No. 194. He also was a member of Sons of the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. Mr. Hope enjoyed playing bingo and fishing. Survivors include his wife of the family home, son Terry Hope of Bellingham, daughters Jeanie Olsen of Bellingham, Dianne Farrer of Ferndale and Cathi Raab of Federal Way, sister Diane Tempie Sheehan of Cupertino, Calif., 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Lemley Chapel in Sedro Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Frederick of Bellingham died Sunday at the age of 83. He was born June 22, 1901 in Broughton, England, and had lived in Langley, B.C. and then in Bellingham since 1954. He was a former member of the Rome Grange, International Order of Foresters, Bellingham Golf and Country Club and was a retired employee of Mount Baker Plywood. He is survived by his wife Blanche, whom he married Sept. 20, 1925 in Spokane; a son; a daughter; a daughter-in-law; three brothers; a sister; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Robert in December 1983. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Russell Hendrickson officiating. Visitation will be 9-12 a.m., Wednesday, at the chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, George David, 35, of Ferndale, died Sunday (June 26, 1983) of natural causes in a Walla Walla hospital. The son of Riley B. and Anna Mae Hope, 2112 Washington St., Ferndale, he had been a local resident for seven years. He also is survived by three brothers and three sisters. Graveside services were held today at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, Dr. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Arrangements were made by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jun 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Mary J., 81, died peacefully at home Friday, May 2, 2003. She was born March 30, 1922. She was raised in Ferndale, WA where she graduated from Ferndale High School. A Whatcom County resident all of her life she worked as a seamstress at Robert Burns, Gages, Provias, Wahl's and J.C. Penney's, where she retired after 17 years in 1984. Mom enjoyed sewing, feeding her birds and squirrels, and was very proud of her Danish Heritage. She enjoyed watching basketball, football, and baseball. She was active in the bingo activities at the Eagles and the Elks. A Golden Acorn award was presented to her for many years of service to the Bellingham PTA, and the Bellingham High School. Her husband, Gene, and sister, Nina Coffelt, preceded her in death. Mary is survived by Cathi Raab, and Al Flores, Federal Way, Jeanie and Larry Olsen, Bellingham, Terry and Julie Hope, Bellingham Dianne and Mike Farrar, Ferndale sister, Anna DePoppe 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. We will all miss you. A memorial service will be held at the home of Jeanie and Larry Olsen, 492 E. Laurel Rd. on May 17, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. The Hope family would like to thank Hospice for all of their care and support.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPE, Riley B., Jr., of Bellingham passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008, at age 77. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16th, Enterprise Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Homes Bayview Chapel – Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 May 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPKINS, Edward N., age 73, of 2593 Shallow Shore Rd., passed away in Bishop, Calif., Sunday, June 14, (1959). Mr. Hopkins had been a resident of this community for many years and was a retired watchman for the Bellingham Shipyard. Surviving relatives include the widow, Libby in Seattle; two sons, Don of Bellingham and Ray of Plainview, Minn.; a daughter, Mrs. Lucile Ferguson of Sturgis, S.D. and eight grandchildren. The remains will be received by Jones Funeral Home.

HOPKINS, Gerald R. – Visitation for Gerald R. Hopkins of Bellingham will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Northwest Baptist Church. A funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George Bedlion Jr. officiating. Mr. Hopkins died Thursday, May 11, 2000, while working in Sumas. He was 50. Mr. Hopkins retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service, which included tours of duty in Vietnam and the Philippines. He also was stationed in Texas and Mississippi. In 1990, he joined the U.S. Customs Service and served as a communications specialist. He transferred to Blaine in 1995, where he worked as an inspector until his death. Survivors include his wife, Madonna Hopkins, of the family home; sons Juan Castillo and Glenn Hopkins, both of Mississippi; daughter Kathy Elkins of South Korea; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPKINS, Ruth Anderson - Funeral services for Ruth Anderson Hopkins, age 82 of 700 32nd St., will be Monday February 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the Acme Presbyterian Church, with Rev. David Loper officiating. Interment Saxon Cemetery. Mrs. Hopkins passed away Feb. 1, 1985. She is survived by 1 sister Margaret Maleng of Acme, 4 nephews and 1 niece. She'd been a life resident of Whatcom County. She was a member of the Deming Post No. 224, American Legion and had served for 3 years in the WACS. She had taught school for 34 years in the Mt. Baker School District, 10 years in Buffalo NY, 1 year in Hawaii and 1 year in Japan. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPKINS, William J. - Graveside services for William J. Hopkins, 75, of 5515 Maleng Road, Acme, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Saxon Cemetery. He died Friday (Oct. 10, 1980). Born Aug. 6, 1905 in Baltimore, he had been a Whatcom County resident for 12 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, Mount Vernon Elks Lodge 1604, Deming Post 224 of the American Legion and William Matthews Post 1685 of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Ruth. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPPE, Ardelle H., age 93 of Edmonds, formerly of Bellingham, passed away Oct. 6, (1983) in Lynnwood. She was the wife of the late Victor H. Hoppe. Born May 29, 1890 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she leaves 1 daughter Mrs. Philip Campbell of Edmonds, 1 son Victor Russell Hoppe, Long Beach, California, 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorial services Sat., Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Edmonds United Presbyterian Church at 22600 96th Ave. W. Arrangements by Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Oct 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOPPLE, Martha W., age 71 years, of this city passed away in a Seattle hospital Wednesday, Oct. 19, (1960) following a short illness. Mrs. Hopple had resided in Bellingham for many years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Hillside Garden Club, the Aftermath and the A.A.U.W. She leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Sherwood; three grandchildren, Marilyn Craig and Steven Sherwood; her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Burkhart; and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Pearl Gaskill, all of this city. Private family services were held Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating, followed by cremation. Public memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

HOPPLE, Wendell B., age 50 years, passed away at a local hospital Friday, April 2, (1943). Mr. Hopple had resided here the past thirty years and was manager for Richfield Oil Co. in Skagit county. Deceased was a member of the B.P.O. Elks of which he was also a Past Exalted Ruler. Surviving relatives are the widow, Martha, and one daughter, Margaret, at home; one sister, Mrs. L. C. Burkhart, and his mother, Mrs. Pearl Caskill, of this city. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson and the Elks Monday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

HOPPMAN, Jerald LeRoy, of Ferndale, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2006. Jerry was 68. A visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 1 from 2-8 p.m. at Moles-Ferndale and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 2 at 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, Bellingham. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORAT, Karl L., age 61, 8371 Berthusen Rd., Lynden, passed away on Tues., Nov. 29, (1983). Born Jan. 6, 1922, Mr. Horat was a lifetime Whatcom County resident and had farmed for a number of years on the Abbott Rd. prior to being employed as a mechanic at Lynden Transport for 12 years. He was a member of St Josephs Catholic Church in Lynden, the Loyal Order of Camels in Lynden and Teamsters Local No. 231. He was married to Jean Wassenar in Lynden on June 2, 1945. He is survived by his wife Jean; 3 sons, Rudy, Tim and wife Joan, both of Lynden and Mike and wife Joanne of Sumas; a daughter, Lynda Horat of Lynden; 12 grandchildren; a brother Ben and wife Gladys of Lynden; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary and husband Bud Noteboom of Lynden, Mrs. Bette and husband Jim Roe of Bellingham and Mrs. Hattie Steiner of Everson and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by a brother Rudy in 1975. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Fri., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Father Patrick Keaty officiating. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORAT, Rudolph K. "Rudy", age 62, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009. He was born June 11, 1946 to Karl and Jean (Wassenaar) Horat in Bellingham. A lifelong Whatcom County resident, Rudy grew-up on the family farm on the Abbott Road; graduated from Lynden High School in 1965 and joined the military in 1966 serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. His truck driving career included employment with Hoksbergen Hay Co., Ferry Brothers and Bedlington Farms. His love for the outdoors was evident as he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and was a former member of Lynden's Camel Club. Rudy is survived by daughters, Rhonda (Preston) LaForge of Yelm; Holli Brower of Lynden; Karla Hansen and Staci Kauffman both of Auburn; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Jean Horat of Lynden; brothers, Tim (Terri) Horat of Eltopia, WA and Mike (JoAnn) Horat of Sumas; sister, Lynda Lester of Burbank, WA; numerous nieces and nephews and his special canine companion, T-Bone. A memorial service for Rudy will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, 1:00 p.m. at The Camel Club, 216 Main St., Lynden. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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HORGDAL, Arni Sigurdur, age 85 who resided at 1624 Madison Street, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, June 19, 1982. He had been a resident of Blaine for the past 40 years and was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and Senior Activity Center of Blaine. He leaves to survive his wife Elizabeth of Blaine; 2 daughters, Agnes Amberson and husband Robert of Everett; Elsie Jussel and husband Carl of Bellingham; 1 brother, Walter Horgdal of Blaine; 1 sister Gudbjorg Bjornson of Canada; 6 grandchildren, Carl, Connie, Craig and Colleen Amberson of Everett; Corene Fowlar of Everett; Joel Jussel of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 23, 1982 at 1 p.m. in Grace Lutheran Church, Blaine with interment to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Arrangements by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jun 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORGDAL, Elizabeth Gudrun - A funeral service for Elizabeth Gudrun Horgdal will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday at Blaine's Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dennis Wildermuth will officiate. Mrs. Horgdal died Thursday, June 8, 2000 in Everett. She was 92. Mrs. Horgdal was born Jan. 17, 1908 in Laxdal, Saskatchewan, Canada to Stefan B. and Stefania (Grimson) Nupdal. She married Arni Horgdal on Dec. 31, 1929, and they moved to Blaine in 1942. Mrs. Horgdal was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Stafholt Auxiliary and the Blaine Senior Center. She enjoyed all types of handwork and gardening, and also decorated cakes. Mrs. Horgdal is survived by her two daughters, Agnes Amberson of Everett and Elsie Mae Jussel of Bellingham brothers Dan Nupdal and Steini Nupdal of Mozart, Saskatchewan five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by the Jerns Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORGDAL, Harald A. died on Tuesday, October 7, 2003. He was 73. Harald was born August 25, 1930 in Spruce Lake, Saskatchewan to Valdimar and Hrodney (Einarsson) Horgdal. He moved with his family to Northwest Washington in 1942 and was a graduate of Blaine High School, Class of 1948. After enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, he married Virginia Breidford, in 1951. They settled in Blaine. Beginning his career as a meat cutter, Harald eventually gravitated toward a career in auto sales, most notably at Diehl Ford. He served in many organizations, including the Blaine Booster Club (as President). But his passion was the American Legion Post 86, where he served three terms as Post Commander, and sat on the executive board for many years. He helped organize many activities there, including the annual 4th of July picnic, which he cooked for on a barbecue pit he designed and built. Harald was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Verna McClimans. He is survived by sister, Betty (Bob) Parker daughter, Jean Allard son, John son Jim (Kristin) Horgdal grandchildren, Hilary Horgdal, Jessica Renkert, Dane Renkert, Jacy Horgdal, and Graham Horgdal and eight nieces and nephews. He will be especially missed by the many friends he made at Sehome Park. A family Graveside Service will be held at Greenacres|Moles Mon. Oct. 13th at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Celebration of his Life at 12:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 86 in Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Oct 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORGDAL, Valdimar – "Walter" Horgdal, age 86, passed away in a Blaine nursing home Sunday, Aug. 5, 1984. Survivors include one son Harald of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Betty Parker of Bellingham and Verna McClimans of Blaine; one sister, Begga Bjornson of Sask; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. His wife Hrodney preceded him in death in 1965. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Blaine, belonged to the Blaine Sr. Center and the Haynie Grange. He loved music and played the violin most of his life. Funeral services will be held Wed., Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church, Blaine with Rev. Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Interment to follow Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Jerns McKinney Chapel. Visitation Monday from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday from 1-8 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORMAN, George, age 84, of 409 York St., passed away Sunday June 6 in a local hospital. A long time resident of Whatcom County, associated with the Lumber Manufacturing prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Church of Christ Later (sic) Day Saints. He is survived by his wife Katherine, two sons, George in Auburn, Burton of Lynden. Two daughters, Josephine Haggen of Bellingham, Leona Markel of Anacortes. A brother Herbert Horman of Seattle. Two sisters, Florence Murphy and Lillian Rothaus of Seattle. 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Wed., June 9 at 1:30 p.m. with Bishop Peter J. Hovenier conducting. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jun 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORMAN, Katherine M., age 74 of 409 York St., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, (1976). A resident of Bellingham for the past 32 years, she was a retired school teacher and office worker at Eastern Washington State College. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Ramona Chapter No. 74 OES. She was preceded in death by her husband, George on June 6, 1976. Surviving are 2 stepdaughters, Josephine Haggen of Bellingham and Leona Markel of Anacortes; 2 stepsons, George of Auburn and Burton of Lynden; 4 sisters, Mona Kurtz of Waconda, Anabel Metcalf of Elma, Jean McDonald of Chula Vista, Calif., and Betty Kerslake of Gresham, Oregon; a brother, Kenneth McKenzie of Omak, also 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Thursday, Sept. 9 at 3:30 p.m. with Bishop Peter J. Hovenier officiating. Burial in Greenacres under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORN, Alfred, age 97 of Ferndale, Whatcom County resident since 1940, died Friday, August 9, 1996 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center, Bellingham. He was born July 17, 1899 to Albert and Olianna (Olsen) Jakobsen, Horn in Nesna, Norway. Before moving to Whatcom County in 1940 he was a resident of Seattle. Mr. Horn was a member of Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale; a member of the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union of Seattle; and belonged to the Ferndale Senior Center Jet Oldsters. He was preceded in death by his wife Selma in February of 1978; his brother Idar Jakobsen; sister Petra. He is survived by his niece Marlene Sidwell and husband Bob of Kalama; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Funeral Service will be held at Triumph Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 1 p.m. with Rev. Joel Lohafer officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORN, Jack, age 77, of 1320 Lakeway Drive, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 1993. Born February 28, 1916 in Frazier Mill, B.C. Canada to John and Rose Horn. Most of his life he was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; graduated from Bellingham High School; attended University of Washington where he played football; served in the U.S. Army, WWII; lived and worked in Bellingham all of his life, retired from Bellingham Cold Storage in 1982; his favorite hobby was golf and he played regularly with a men's group at Riverside Golf Course; he was a very spiritual person and loved the outdoors; he had a great respect for nature and loved animals; his greatest joy was time spent with family and friends. Survived by two daughters, Jacqueline and husband Louis Nicksic of Bellingham, WA; Lynn and husband Phil Doan of Blaine, WA; 4 grandchildren, Marc Trunkey, Sue Maconaghie, Leslie Trunkey, Michael Trunkey; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Gail Wood of Scottsdale, Arizona; 3 nieces, Wendy Guffrie of Freeport, Maine, Judy Henningsen and Susan Pade, both of Portland, Oregon; nephew Church Wood of Scottsdale, Arizona. Memorial graveside service Friday, October 1, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Bayviw Cemetery with Reverend Ron Redell officiating. Cremation. Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

HORN, Selma, age 74, of 2392 Douglas Rd., Ferndale, passed away Weds., Feb. 22nd, (1978). Mrs. Horn had been a resident of Whatcom Co for 40 years, was a member of Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale, Ferndale Jet Oldsters, and the Nurses Assn. of Seattle. She is survived by her husband Alfred of Ferndale. 1 niece Marlene Sidwell of Kalama. Also survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Richard Snipstead, Mon., Feb. 27th at 1:30 p.m. in Triumph Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Feb 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORN, Thomas C. R. – A memorial service for Thomas C. R. Horn of Bellingham will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Haggard-Wilson Skybridge at Western Washington University. Mr. Horn died Saturday, April 1, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 67. Born June 10, 1932, to Fred Fong and Yee Shee (Wong) Horn in Canonsburg, Pa., he received a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954, and a master's degree in 1956 and his doctorate in 1962 from the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Horn taught at Ohio Wesleyan University for two years. In 1964, he began teaching at Western Washington University where he taught courses in western civilization, Renaissance and Reformation history, Greek and Roman history, historiography and Latin. Mr. Horn knew as many as a dozen languages, loved music and was a patron of the San Francisco Opera. Survivors include sisters Ethel Iva Mauro of Glendora, Calif, Mary Horn Israel of Charlottesville, Va., Margaret Jean Horn of Honolulu, and Jennie Agnes Horn and Elizabeth Ann Tom, both of San Francisco; one nephew; and five nieces. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORNBY, Beverly E., age 48, of Bellingham, passed away Mon., Oct. 21, 2002, in Bellingham. She was born March 23, 1954, in Bellingham to Donald and Bonnie (Rowe) Hornby and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She graduated from Sehome High School and then joined the U.S. Navy for a nine year enlistment. During her military career she saw much of Europe and enjoyed traveling. Beverly attended Cornwall Church. The friends she made there brought her much joy. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Hornby. Survived by her parents of Bellingham sisters, Linda Gammon & husband Mike of Bellingham and Susan Weihe of Bellingham nieces and nephew, Dina Murphy, Shane, Natasha and Ashley Weihe all of Bellingham and her 2 cats, Siete and Max. Beverly will be missed by her family and many friends. A funeral service will be held Fri., Oct. 25, 2 p.m. in Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Pries officiating and burial to follow in Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Oct 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORNBY, Bonita (Bonnie) passed away September 7, 2006 surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born August 21, 1928 in Clearfield, Utah. Bonnie was well known as an excellent cook and loved to share all her "secret" recipes with family and friends. Her great joy was having all the family over for dinner and not having to do the dishes. Bonnie loved to knit and crochet, and made special blankets and quilts for all her family and friends. These beautiful blankets will help her family to remember her. Through her many travels Bonnie collected decorative spoons and had a large and extensive collection. She also loved her mini frog collection. Her collection of Llardo figurines brought her much enjoyment. Bonnie was awarded the special "Golden Acorn Award" for all her volunteer work with the PTA. Bonnie and Don were snowbirds. They traveled to Casa Grande, AZ every fall and enjoyed the company of many family and friends while there. Bonnie will be remembered as a person who was willing to lend a hand or be a good listener whenever needed. Bonnie was preceded in death by her son Richard and daughter Beverly. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Donald; daughters Linda (Mike) Gammon, Susan Weihe; granddaughters, Dina (Dave) Murphy, Natasha Weihe, Ashley Weihe; grandson Shane Weihe; great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Murphy, Neoma Weihe-Moon; great-grandson, Ryan Murphy; brothers Herb Rowe and Tony Rowe. She will be missed by special and close friend Carole Causer. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 13 at 2 p.m. at Moles Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORNE, Darlene Betty of Lummi Nation, Bellingham, passed away at her home on July 19, 2007. She was 68. Darlene is survived by her husband, Louis Horne, Sr.; daughters Cindy Horne and Cammy Horne; son Louis Horne, Jr.; granddaughter Annalisha Somerville; sister JoAnne Hall; brother Donald Lewis; and numerous nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at 6 pm on Sunday, July 22, at Wexliem Community Building and funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 23, at Wexliem Community Building.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORNE, Robert, 34, of Tacoma, killed in Tacoma, Sunday, January 8, (1967). He is survived by 1 sister Mrs. Sally Olson of Seattle; 3 brothers, John of Seattle, Louis of Marietta, and Ralph in Alaska; his mother Mrs. Joanna Crump of Allegheny, Ore. Prayer service 8 pm Thursday and funeral services Friday, January 13 15 10 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Walter Harden officiating. Interment in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jan 1967) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORST, Elfrieda, age 73, of 3531 Alabama, passed away Sat., Jan. 2, 1993 at home. Born March 3, 1919 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Gustav and Emily Wentland. Mrs. Horst has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1920, married John Horst in Bellingham on July 5, 1942. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1992. She enjoyed collecting stamps. Survived by her husband John; son David and wife Patricia Horst of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren, Timothy, Deborah, Elisabeth and Peter Horst; 2 great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Kady Horst brother Alfred Wentland of Portland, OR. Funeral services will be held Thurs., Jan. 7, 1993 at 10:3 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. DuWayne Kline officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORST, Paula Linette was called to her heavenly home on Monday, March 1, 2004. She was born on April 16, 1966, in Seattle, WA, to loving parents Rev. Duwayne and Marion Kline. She married Tim Horst on Oct. 17, 1987. Paula is survived by her husband Tim, son Nathaniel, and daughter Kady of Bellingham; her parents, and brother Tim Kline of Everett; and many uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Paula will be remembered most for her love and dedication to her two beautiful children. They meant the world to her. Her continued faith and love, through all her trials, of her Lord Jesus Christ will be an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing Paula. She will be remembered for her love of music, her beautiful voice, her love for her many pets, and adding to her Bergsma collection. Paula enjoyed going on vacations, walking on the beach hunting for sea glass. Her creations from her crafting will always bring a smile to your face. The one thing she wanted to do most in life was to spend time with her husband. If Paula could leave you with one last thought, it would be to always laugh, smile, give hugs and love. Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4th. Interment will be at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, at Greenacres Cemetery with family and close friends. Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4th, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas Street in Bellingham, and at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 5th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2531 Lombard Ave., in Everett, WA. ... Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HORSTMAN, Ralph Allen - A memorial service for Ralph Allen Horstman of Bellingham will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jern Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Schuster officiating. Mr. Horstman died of Alzheimer's disease Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, at Sehome Park Care Center. He was 85. Born April 12, 1914, to William and Maude (Stalker) Horstman in Port Orchard, he had been a local resident since 1981. On April 12, 1941, he married Fran Jones in Auburn. Mr. Horstman received two Purple Heart medals while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Horstman worked in construction and was a member of Carpenters Local 131 of Seattle. His hobbies included golf, hiking, fishing, camping and traveling. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; daughters Terri Griego of Ferndale and Sandy Hemley of Olympia; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

HOSKIN, Diane Josephine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hoskin, of Beach Star Route, passed away ina local hospital, Monday, June 5, (1961). Beside her parents she leaves to survive one sister, Sherry Louise, of the family home, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hoskin of this city, maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith Sam of White Rock, B.C. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1961) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOSKIN, Joseph, age 49 of 2414 Monroe St, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, August 7, (1963). Mr. Hoskin was a life resident of Bellingham. He leaves to survive one brother, William of this city; 2 sisters, Mrs. Herman McClusky of this city and Mrs. Louis Napoltana (sic) of Bremerton, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. James P. Hildabrand officiating. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1963) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOSKIN, William, age 68 of 2414 Monroe St. passed away in a local hospital Friday December 11, (1964). He was a lifetime resident of this community, was a retired employee of the Pulp Mill and a member of the Church of the Assumption. Survived by his wife, Delia J., 3 sons, V. Delaney of Tacoma, Elliott J. and Craig M. both at home, 1 daughter, Mrs. Michael Jefferson of Beach Star Route, 8 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Herman McCluskey, city, Mrs. Lewis Nepolitana of Bremerton and many other relatives. Rosary will be recited Monday December 14 at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem high mass will be offered Tuesday December 15 at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Dec 1964) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOSKING, Richard J. - Memorial services for Richard J. Hosking, 73, Blaine, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the United Methodist Church in Lynden with the Rev. Fred Rarden officiating. Mr. Hosking died Thursday (May 5, 1988) in Bellingham. He was born Feb. 8, 1915, in California, and had lived in Whatcom County for the past four years. He was a retired paint manufacturer and also sold paint products. An avid fisherman, Mr. Hosking also was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lynden, Elks Club No. 194, the Free and Accepted Masons No. 156, Lynden No. 12 Order of Eastern Star, American Legion Post 1986, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Theda of the family home; two daughters, Sharon Smith of Seattle and Karol Hosking of California; a sister, Gwendolyn Bryenton of Seattle; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 May 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOSKINS, Elias, age 45, of 2414 Monroe Street, passed away suddenly in Everett, Monday, October 22, (1951). Mr. Hoskins had been a lifetime resident of this district and was an employee of the Monroe Logging Company. He is survived by his wife, Alice, and one son, Martin, both at home; his mother, Magdalin Hoskins, city; two brothers, William, of this city, Joe of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude McClusky, city, and Mrs. Mary Napolitana, of Bremerton, and many other relatives. Funeral services are pending at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Oct 1951) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOSKINS, Elias M., age 52, of Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008. A Prayer Service will be held Sunday, March 30, at 6:00 p.m. at Wexliem. Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. also at Wexliem. Moles Family Funeral Home & Crematory - Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOSKINS, John, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hoskins, 2414 Monroe Street, this city, passed away at a local hospital Friday, September 26, (1941). Baby Hoskins was a member of the Assumption Church and leaves to survive besides his parents, three brothers and one sister, William J., Vernon D., Elliott, and Verma (sic) Mae, all at the family home; also grandparents, Mrs. Magdaline Hoskins, of Bellingham. Services were held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Assumption Church, with Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, pastor officiating. Interment was made in the Lummi Cemetery, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.

HOSKINS, Margo M. (Franzen), age 19. Pueblo, Colorado, died suddenly in that city on Tuesday, May 25, 1982 as a result of a traffic accident. A former county resident, she is survived by her parents: Alvin and Kathleen Franzen of Lynden; a son Jeramy Franzen; and 2 brothers: Joe and Dean of Lynden; grandparents: Stanley and Marie Frances Upper of Sedro Woolley; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, June 7, at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Reverend John Ruhlman officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOSTETTER, Mary Catherine, who came to Bellingham in 1903 and was a clerk of local courts, died Friday at her home in Bellevue at the age of 99. She was born Jan. 29, 1886, in Ulster County, N.Y., in a house which was built about 1640, according to her daughter, Helen Mae Hostetter. Mr. Hostetter came to Bellingham with her mother, Beatta DeWitt VanHorn, who operated a rooming house for college students on "Normal Hill," near what was then Bellingham Normal School. She married James G. Hostetter, a civil engineer, in 1909. Her husband was employed in the Bellingham city engineer's office and as assistant Whatcom County engineer. At the time of his death in 1930, he was chief deputy Whatcom County assessor. Before her marriage, Mrs. Hostetter was a clerk in the old Owl Drug Store in Bellingham. After her husband's death, she worked for a time as a clerk in the Whatcom County engineer's office, and for many years was clerk of Bellingham Police (Municipal) Court and Whatcom County Justice (now District) Court. She served under such judges as Ralph Olson, Marshall Forrest and Bert Kale. She moved to Bellevue in 1959, when her daughter, a teacher and counselor in the Bellingham school system, accepted a position as counselor in the Bellelvue School District. Entombment will be in the family crypt in Bayview Cemetery, with services to be at 2 p.m. Thursday.

HOSTVEDT, Manda, 97, died Sunday (Jan. 6, 1991) at Needham's Nursing Home. A funeral service was scheduled for this morning at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Curtis G. Atneosen officiating, with private burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Hostvedt was born Manda Knudsvig on Sept. 9, 1893 in Buxton, ND, and was a Bellingham resident for 50 years. She married Emil Hostvedt on Dec 30, 1913 in Camrose, Alberta. She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church in Bellingham. Survivors include a son Lawrence Hostvedt of Mercer Island; daughters Ruby Christensen of Bellingham and Doris Otheim of Kennewick; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jan 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUCK, John Candee - A memorial service for John Candee Houck will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Lynden Gospel Hall, 710 E. Grover St. Mr. Houck died on Tuesday (Dec. 2, 1997) at his daughter's home in Lynden. He was 66. He was born on Feb. 19, 1931, in New York and married Charlotte Long in 1967 in Washington, D.C. They recently lived in Seattle. Mr. Houck attended Western University in London, Ontario, and became a bio-medical research scientist noted for his work on inflammation and wound healing. He belonged to many medical organizations and authored many scientific books and papers, winning the Cressy Morrison Award from the New York Academy of Science in 1965. Survivors include his wife of the family home, sons John Houck, Eric Houck and Alex Houck, all of Halifax, Nova Scotia, daughters Leslie Hill of Pikeville, Ky., Mary (Graham) MacDonald of Lynden and Emily Houck of Seattle. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

HOUGAN, Arnold M., formerly of Whatcom County, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997, in Coulee Community Hospital in Grand Coulee. A funeral was held in Electric City. Burial was in Spring Canyon Cemetery. Born April 21, 1925, to Oscar and Mabel Reynolds Hougan in Ferndale, he graduated from Ferndale High School in 1944. Mr. Hougan served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II. He married Dorothy Park Aug. 20, 1947, in Bellingham. Mr. Hougan raised certified seed potatoes and strawberries for many years and worked at Mount Baaker Plywood Co. He then worked for Intalco Aluminum Corp. for 13 years. Mr. Hougan worked at McFarland Junior High School in Othello for eight years and, in 1944, moved to Grand Coulee. A member of First Baptist Church in Electric City, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife of Grand Coulee, sons Michael Hougan of McCall, Idaho, and Craig Hougan of Lynden, daughters Kay Hougan-Jones of Othello and Jan Hougan of Homer, Alaska, brother Edgar Hougan of South Bend, sister Dora Hougan of Bellingham, nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

HOUGAN, Doramae, age 82, passed away January 30, 2004 in Bellingham. Doramae was born August 27, 1921 in Everson, WA to Oscar and Mabel Hougan. Doramae lived most of her life in Whatcom County. She earned her bachelors degree and worked for many years as a legal secretary. Doramae is survived by daughter Jennie Walter of San Rafael, CA, son James Leone of New Smyrna Beach, FL, six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and brother Ed (Adella) Hougan of South Bend, WA, She was preceded in death by daughter Lorna Leone & brother Arnold Hougan. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUGEN, Conrad L., age 86 of 302 Columbia St. Everson, WA, passed away March 11, 1993 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was born November 5, 1906 to Martin and Bertha Hougen in Stanwood, WA. Mr. Hougen was owner/operator of Hougen Logging Co. Survivors are his three sons, Marvin Hougen and his wife, Katie, and Vernon Hougen and his wife Cynthia, all of Lynden, and Gary Hougen and his wife, Carolyn, of Everson; his brother, Arnold Hougen of Everson; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Hougen, and his brother, Henry Hougen. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. A private graveside service, for family only, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at Greenacres Cemetery. The arrangements and services have been entrusted to the Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUGEN, Cynthia Anne, age 72, passed away on August 7, 2005. She was born on October 2, 1932, in Seattle, the daughter of Paul and Helen Copy (step-father Percy Berg.) Cynthia graduated from Nooksack High School in 1950 and married Vernon Hougen on January 27, 1951. They were married for 54 years. Cynthia loved to travel after the couple retired. She will be missed by all of her family and friends who loved her. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she brought much joy to those who knew her. Cynthia is survived by her high school sweetheart, Vernon; two sons Michael (Rosella) of Everson, and Forrest of Bellingham; five grandchildren, Trina, Craig, LeAnne, Jayme, and Dustin; two great-grandchildren, Hailey and Drake; two step-brothers, George (Janet) of Scottsdale, AZ, and Rob (Arlene) of Seattle; and two stepsisters, Pamela and Michelle Copy. The family would like to extend a very special "thank you" to Hospice and to Sally and Norm of the Birch Ben Adult Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUGEN, Martha M., age 85, passed away on March 5, 2003. She was born on October 20, 1917 in Ringwood, OK to Henry and Caroline (Wedel) Unruh. She attended Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, and later studied at Multnomah College in Portland, OR. Martha was a student of Bible Studies at both colleges. She married Henry Hougen in 1945 in Custer, WA. She provided child care out of her home for many years, and also worked at the bookstore at The Firs. Martha loved to have people over to her home for coffee and homemade cookies, and she enjoyed reading. She also liked people, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a great joy to her. Martha centered her life around Immanuel Bible Church. She lived at Washington Square for 25 years and had made many friends there over the years. She is now at home with the Lord. She is greatly loved and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 1955 two sisters and one brother. Martha is survived by her daughters Carolyn Hardester of San Jose, CA, Mary and husband Don Gardner of Arlington, WA grandchildren Ramona Lewandoski, Michele Dow, Scott Hardester, Melissa Hardester, Brian Gardner, Nicole Gardner 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUGHTALING, Ellen B., age 89, formerly of 528 Sterling Dr., passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, (1978). A resident of this community for the past 75 years, Mrs. Houghtaling was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving 2 sons, David A. Houghtaling of city and J. Virgil Houghtaling of Seattle; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Ken McFarland officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Feb 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUK, Richard Eugene - A memorial service for Richard Eugene Houk of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Houk died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 45. Born Sept. 6, 1951, to Eugene and Irma McGuire Houk in Tacoma, he lived in Bellingham for 30 years. Mr. Houk was owner-operator of Rooster Tail Painting Co. and helped organize and manage the Ski to Sea festival. Survivors include daughter Callie Houk; son Ross Houk; his mother of Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters Molly Sauter of Texas, Carol Houk of Tacoma and Pamela Kelly of Knoxville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

HOULTON, Robert T. - A graveside service for Bellingham native Robert T. Houlton, 85, will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Members of Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge No. 44 will conduct a special service, officiated by the Rev. John Harriman. Mr. Houlton, of 3014 Lynn St. since 1952, died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. Born Nov. 9, 1905 in Bellingham to Abner J. and Maude Wade Houlton, he graduated from Portland High School and North Pacific Dental College in Portland, Ore, before becoming a dental technician. Mr. Houlton married Virginia Goheen on June 23, 1940 in Bellingham. The couple lived here all their married life. During World War II, he patrolled the San Juan Islands in his boat commission by the Coast Guard. Mr. Houlton was a member of Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 44. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and tying flies. His wife died in 1983 in Bellingham. His daughter, Mary Dee Allan of Mobile, Ala, died last year. Survivors include nephews J. William Taylor of Bow and John Van Etten of Seattle, and niece Dorothy Sullivan of Federal Way. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOULTON, Virginia L., 69, of 3014 Lynn St., died Monday at a local nursing home. She taught at the Bellingham Vocational-Technical Institute for nine years and worked in retail sales. She is survived by her husband Robert; one daughter; two brothers; and other relatives. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. James Mason officiating. Arrangements are by the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUSE, Leo William of Lummi Island died Saturday, May 3, 1997. He was 90. A private service will be held later. Born Aug. 5, 1906, to William and Ida Clubb House in Chelan, he graduated from high school there in 1925. He married Dorothy Taft on May 16, 1940. She died in 1985. Mr. House lived on Lummi Island from 1947 to 1954 and from 1985 until his death. He also lived in Seattle and Reno. He worked as a lumberman, fisher, innkeeper and on road construction. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and sports. Survivors include daughter Victoria Taft Flynn of Lummi Island, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

HOUSER, Rex E. – A memorial service for Rex E. Houser of Bellingham will be at a later date. Mr. Houser died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000 at his home. He was 85. Mr. Houser was born Nov. 13, 1914 to Robert and Grace (Elerding) Houser in Bellingham. On June 10, 1939, he married Eleanore Collen in Tacoma. For 13 years, he served as a Seattle police officer. He later became a full-time insurance agent for State Farm. Mr. Houser served as president of the Boulevard Park Kiwanis and president of West Valley Tennis Club. He also was a member of Glenacres and Bellingham Golf & Country clubs. He enjoyed traveling all over the world with his wife. Their last trip was to London, aboard the Queen Mary, and returning on a Concorde. For 30 years, he enjoyed square dancing, golfing, tennis and cards. One grandchild and one great-grandchild died previously. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Peggy Sanger and Linda Meents, both of Seattle; son Gary Houser of Seattle; sisters Mary Jane Moser of Bellingham and Mildred Snydar of Lynden; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUSTON, Ruby S., 79, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1992, at Sehome Park Care Center in Bellingham. She was born Feb. 25, 1913, in Bakerhill, Ala., to James and Maggie Smith. In 1943, she moved from Childersburg, Ala., to Richland with her husband, Bill Houston. She became involved in child care and operated her own day-care facility. In 1975, she moved to Bellingham and joined Holly Lynn Daycare and Preschool, where she worked for eight years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Mrs. Houston's husband, Bill, died in 1989. Survivors include a son, W. Scott Houston of Bellevue; a daughter, Jeannine Willis of Bellingham; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral home Chapel, 5700 Northwest Road, Ferndale. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carl Fischer officiating. Interment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUTSMA, Anna Marie - A memorial service for Anna Marie Houtsma of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church. Mrs. Houtsma died Thursday, Jan 29, 1998, at Alderwood Park Care Center. She was 96. She was born July 28, 1901 to George and Ane Verlo Erdahl of Norway. Mrs. Houtsma lived in New York and South Dakota before moving to Seattle in 1950. After her marriage to John Houtsma, she lived in Ferndale and Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982. Survivors include many cousins, including Gene Erdahl and Gertie, both of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOUTSMA, John, 88, 915 W. Connecticut St., died Tuesday (Dec. 21, 1982). A longtime Whatcom County resident, he was born May 24, 1894, in Holland. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. Before moving to Bellingham, he lived in the Ferndale area. He is survived by his wife, Anna, and numerous relatives in Holland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral Home, the Rev. Stanley Dokken officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVANDER, Amanda (Petie) Mrs. of Ferndale passed away in Custer on Mon., Mar. 1, 2004. She was 99 years old. She was born on Jun. 7, 1904, the daughter of Ole and Jenie (Karlson) Olson, in Ferndale. She is the sole survivor of eight children and a lifelong Whatcom County resident. She attended Ferndale High School and graduated in 1922. Amanda married Charles W.G. Hovander and they moved into a new home he built in Bellingham on West Walnut Street. They resided there until 1930 when they returned to operate a farm in Ferndale. In 1936, they moved to the Hovander Dairy Farm, now known as the Hovander Homestead Park, and lived there until 1942. Amanda, a homemaker, worked the farm with her husband. In 1942, Amanda and Charles purchased a dairy farm on the Double Ditch Road in Lynden. After her husband's death in 1954, Amanda operated the farm with her son, Warren, until the farm was sold in 1957. She then moved to Blaine where she had purchased the Dutch Windwill Grocery store that she operated until her retirement in 1973. She purchased a home in Custer and lived there until 1992 when she moved to Ferndale to live with her son, Charles. Amanda was a member of the Swedish Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post #154, and, in her later life, was a volunteer docent at the Hovander Homestead Park. Amanda was preceded in death by her daughter, Arlene (1940), her husband, Charles (1954), and her son, Warren (1977). She is survived by her son, Charles Hovander of Ferndale; grandchildren: Dr. Michael Hovander, Dr. Mark Hovander, J. Corey Hovander, Jeff Hovander, Scott Hovander and Derek Hovander; ten great grandchildren all in Washington and other relatives in California, Arizona, Connecticut and Sweden. A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family. A memorial service to celebrate Amanda's life will be held Sat., March 20, 1 p.m., in Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Al Currier officiating. A reception will follow. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Mar 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVANDER, Charles W. Hovander, age 61 years, of Rt. 1, Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Friday, Nov. 5, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mr. Hovander had resided in the Lynden district since 1942 and had formerly lived in the Ferndale district since 1898. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Mount Baker Post of the American Legion of Lynden, and the B. P. O. E. No. 194 of Bellingham. He is survived by his wife Amanda; two sons, Charles of Seattle, Warren L. at home; one brother Otis, of Ferndale; two sisters, Mrs. Elsa Stromme and Mrs. Noel Juvet, both of Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Arliss Johnson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald November 7, 1954) Relative Lisa Dugan

HOVANDER, Dorice Jean - In loving memory of Dorice Jean Hovander, age 67, 2234 Main Street, Ferndale, who passed away at home Sept. 24, 1990 of cancer. She was born Dorice Jean Woolf on March 10, 1923 in Great Falls, MT and moved to Whatcom County with her family as a young girl. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1941. Her love of live involved her in a variety of interests and brought her scores of friends who will miss her. Dorice was active in the operation of the family farm and was a member of the Tillicum Club. She was past chairman of Old Settlers Parade Ass'n. and numerous civic and community projects. During her term on the Whatcom County Park board, Hovander Homestead Park was developed in 1971 and dedicated as the newest Whatcom County Park. The Hovanders owned a home in Ajijic, Mexico where they spent the past ten winters. Friends and family will remember Dorice for her extraordinary caring attitude, zest for living and sense of humor. Dorice is survived by her husband of 43 years, Harlin Louis Hovander, of the family home; daughter Peggy Hovander of Glacier and her son Alan of Albuquerque, NM; a son Steve and wife Star of Ferndale with their children Aron, Guy, Holly and Hal; daughter Molly Zimmerman and husband Lloyd of Albuquerque, NM, brother Del Woolf of Seattle; sisters Lyla Halley of Bellingham and Hazel Jones of Arizona; aunt Amanda Hovander of Ferndale; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. A family graveside service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 28, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Rex Watt officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Sep 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVANDER, Harlin Louis, age 80, of Ferndale, passed away November 15, 2003. He was born December 3, 1922 in Bellingham to Angelo and Stephena (Finnson) Hovander. Harlin graduated from Ferndale High School in 1941. At the age of 18, upon his father's death, he took over the family farm. Harlin enjoyed hunting and fishing. His life-long passion was farming. Harlin served on the Ferndale School Board, Lions Club, Farm Credit and Farm Crops Board. Harlin was preceded in death by his wife Dorice, in 1990. He is survived by his three children, Peggy Haight, Steve Hovander and wife Starlare, Molly Zimmerman and husband Lloyd; grandchildren, Alan (Leona) Hovander, Aaron, Guy, Holly and Hal Hovander and Maxwell Zimmerman; and great grandchild Torin Hovander. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ferndale Senior Center. Harlin will be truly missed by all those who knew him. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

HOVANDER, Hugo H.

HOVANDER, Warren, age 45, life time resident of Blaine, passed away Wed., July 27, (1977). He was the manager of triangle Resort at Birch Bay for the past 20 years. A member of the American Legion, Blaine. Surviving his mother, Amanda Hovander of Custer; 4 sons, J. Cory, Jeffrey, Scott and Derrek, all of Birch Bay; a brother, Charles of Seattle. Services will be held Monday, Aug. 1 at 1:30 at Veroske's McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine, Rev. Don Walter officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jul 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVANDER, Wyla Alta Hovander, 1700 G Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, October 15, (1941) following a short illness. Mrs. Hovander was a member of the Congregational Church and Sehome Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Surviving relatives are her husband, Hugo H. Hovander, of this city; two sons, George H. at Seattle, and Carl L. in the U. S. Army at Duncan Field, Texas; one daughter LeElla at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Shepard, one aunt, Mrs. Frank Thurston, and one uncle, John Harmon, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Carl Calhoun, followed by the ritualistic services of the Eastern Star, Friday, October 17, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Abbey.
(From The Bellingham Herald October 16, 1941) Relative Lisa Dugan

HOVDE, Anna Grim, age 86 of 1308 Kenoyer Dr., passed away Sat. Dec. 20, 1980. Mrs. Hovde is a 39 year resident of this community. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She was employed locally for many years as a real estate salesperson. She is survived by her beloved husband Ted and 6 children, daughters Gladys Burkhardt and Deloris Syre of Seattle and Lillian Axelson of Camano Island, sons Melvin Stromer, Herman Stromer and Gary Grim all of Bellingham; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 step-daughters, Joanne O'Conner of Auburn, Margaret Gitts of Canby, Oregon; 2 sisters, Nellie Martin, Hastings, Neb, Lillian Lord, Denver, Colorado; brothers, Frank, Henry, Harry and Ernest Placke all of Hastings, Neb. She was preceded in death by a son Raymond Stromer. Services Tues. Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Stanley Dokken officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1980) Submitted by Merrrily Lawson.

HOVDE Corrine A., 58, of 705 38th Street, died Friday (Aug. 3, 1990) in Bellingham after a long illness. She was born August 22, 1931 in Bellingham, the daughter of Lester and Jewell Haines. Survivors: husband Donald Hovde of Bellingham; daughter, Michelle Hovde of Bellingham; 6 sons, John Cox of Bellingham, Michael Cox of Lynnwood, Randy Bronemann of North Bend, WA, Greg Bronemann of DesMoines, WA, Robert Bronemann of Kent, Larry Jenne of Sedro Woolley; 1 grandson. A family memorial service was held Tues., Aug. 7, 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with a family Committal Service following at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVDE, Dorothy - Visitation for Dorothy Hovde of Bellingham will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Bow Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11:30 at Faith Lutheran Church. Mrs. Hovde died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 85. Born June 15, 1911, to Frank and Rosamond DuVall Middlestate in Bellingham, she attended schools in Edison. She married Peter Hovde in 1937. He died in 1976. Mrs. Hovde worked as a beautician in Burlington and as a clerk at the Golden Rule department store in Bellingham for 27 years. A volunteer for the Puget Sound Blood Center, she was a member of the Allen-Blanchard United Methodist Church and Allen Garden Club and charter member of Bellingham Elk's Emblem Club. Mrs. Hovde enjoyed growing roses at her home and church. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by sister Reba DeAtley in September. Survivors include sons Don Hovde and Dick Hovde, both of Bellingham; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

HOVDE, Elsie - Visitation for Elsie Hovde of Bellingham will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Funeral home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Harvey Petersen officiating. A ritualist ceremony will be presented by Maple Leaf No. 58, Eastern Star. Mrs. Hovde died Sunday, Feb. 12, 1995 at home. She was 91. Born May 27, 1903 to Alfred and Ada Sweet Jones in Isleworth, Middlesex County, England, she married George Hovde in 1921 and moved to Whatcom County in 1930. Mrs. Hovde was a member of Veterans of World War I of the U.S. Auxiliary Barracks No. 255 and was a former department president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 1585. She was also a 50-year member and former matron of Maple Leaf No. 58, Eastern Star, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1955 and by a son, Leo Hovde, in 1991. Survivors include son John Hovde of Parker, Colo, daughter Georgia Clark of Grayland, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVDE, Esther Margaret - A lifetime resident of Bellingham, Esther Margaret Hovde, 41, of 3205 W. Alderwood Ave., died in a local hospital Sunday (March 8, 1953). She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and had been a member of the Retail Clerk's Union. Survivors include her father, Thorsten P. Hovde, of Bellingham; five brothers, Theodore P., Marvin G., Peter M. and Norman Hovde, all of Bellingham, and Anthony C., of Edmonds; two sisters, Mrs. Getha Brodahl, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Carl Sloemslie, of Edmonds, and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Andrew Zehnder, Jack Hovde, Kenneth Hovde, Allen Solesmslie, Nick Gitts and Jack Spees.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 1953) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVDE, Karin Jean (Horst), age 82 of Bellingham, passed away January 3, 1998 at Sehome Park Alzheimer's Care Center. One of four children, Mrs. Hovde was born in Bonn, Germany, January 20, 1915 to Franz and Elizabeth Horst. After World War II she immigrated to Everson, WA as an American Army Officer's governess. In 1951 she married Albin Hovde and they made their home in Sumas. Albin passed away in 1962. She is survived by a sister, Germaine Cruise of Bellevue; a niece Christina DeBoer of California; step-children, Lewis and Evelyn Hovde of Bellingham; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and relatives in Germany. Her family would like to thank the staff at Sehome for their wonderful care and comfort they gave her. She will be greatly remembered for her Karin's Apparel Shop in Sumas, her love for Bingo, her wonderful wit, love and kindness by all of us. A private family service will be held at the Sumas Cemetery. The arrangements are under the direction of Jerns Funeral Chapel, Bellingham.

HOVDE, Lewis Eugene - Long time resident, Lewis Eugene Hovde of Whatcom County passed away after a brief battle with cancer on August 10, 2008, with his family by his side. He was 79 years old. The youngest of 5 children, Lewis was born in Drumheller, Alberta, to Albin and Ella Dean Hovde on Jun 11, 1929. He moved to Sumas, Washington in 1946 and graduated from Nooksack Valley HS in 1947. He attended Western Washington University prior to starting a career in banking. Lewis was an entrepreneur and instrumental in the start-up and ultimate ownership of several businesses including a bank, an insurance company, a logging/trucking company, and other various real estate ventures. As part of his career he also managed hotels, restaurants, and construction companies. Lewis was a history buff and loved collecting memorabilia. He was an avid reader of non-fiction books and loved exploring historical sites with his wife on their many travels. Leis is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Evelyn, and their four children, spouses and seven grandchildren: Douglas (wife Rachel, sons Alex and Brandon), Donald (wife Arenda, sons Dane and Graham), Deborah (Partner Mark Dittrick, daughter Loren Mumma, son Mark Holtrop), and son David (partner Lori Fransen, daughter Allie). He loved his family and grandchildren. He celebrated their accomplishments with pride and joy and accentuated education for all. Lewis left a memorable impression on everyone he met, and his honesty, wit, humor and passion will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVDE, Marvin G. - Funeral services for Marvin G., age 82 of 3221 Firwood will be Tuesday, September 1st at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Dennis Anderson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Hovde died Friday, August 28, 1981. He is survived by his wife Tessie; 2 sons, Jack and wife Lenora Hovde; Ronald and wife Edradine Hovde; a daughter Dixie and husband Robert Hansen, all city; 11 grandchildren, Steven Hovde of Blaine; Tom and Gary Hovde, both City; Nancy White and Christine Speyer, both city; Erik Hovde, Everett; Belinda and Burke Hovde, both city; Douglas, Karen and Richard Hansen, all city; 5 great grandchildren, Lisa, Christa, Matthew Hovde, all of Blaine; Chrystol White and Aaron Speyer, both city; 2 brothers, Theodore Hovde of city; Anthony and wife Linda Hovde of Edmonds; a sister, Petra Solemslie of Edmonds; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hovde was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church; Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; he was an Army Veteran of WWI; a retired carpenter and member of the Carpenter's and Joiner's Union, Local No. 756 and a lifetime resident of this community. Mr. Hovde was married to Tessie DeVries on May 25, 1925. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVDE, Peter Marcus, age 69, of 3315 McAlpine Road passed away Sunday, April 18, (1976) after an extended illness. Mr. Hovde was a 65 year resident of this community, formerly employed by Bellingham Canning Company, Alaska Packers and Union Oil Company. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, B.P.O. Elks, Bellingham Lodge No. 194, and a World War II Veteran having served in the Coast Guard. Surviving are his wife Dorothy, 2 sons, Donald of City, Richard of Portland, Oregon, 3 brothers, Theodore and Marvin both city, Anthony of Edmonds, 1 sister, Mrs. Petra Solemslie of Edmonds, 2 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. E. E. Olsenius officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Apr 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVDE, Theodore P. "Ted", 92, 1308 Kenoyer Drive, died Wednesday (March 26, 1986) in Bellingham. He was born in St. Cloud, Minn. and had been a local resident for many years. Mr. Hovde farmed for many years in the Marietta and Fort Bellingham area. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, two-time past president of Marietta Grange, a veteran of World War I and a past commander of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, where he served also in the post's drum and bugle corps. He was past chef d' garre of 40 et 8; a member of William Matthews Post, No. 1585, VFW; a member of the Bellingham Aerie, No. 31 F.O.E.; and a former member of Moose Lodge, No. 493. Mr. Hovde also was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local No. 756. He is survived by two daughters, Margart Gitts of Canby, Ore., and Jo. A. O'Connor of Anderson Island, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three stepsons; three stepdaughters; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVE, Thilford J. - Memorial services for Thilford J. Hove, 78, of 380 E. Pole Rd., Lynden, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. Wesley Howell officiating. Mr. Hove died Friday (March 22, 1991) after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 30, 1913, in Hatton, ND to Joseph and Tilda Hove. He married Minerva Krohg on Dec. 30, 1936. Mr. Hove was employed as a seed potato inspector for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. He became the manager of the Lynden Seed Potato Farm for W. B. Camp and Son in 1955. Mr. Hove was a charter member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden and a member of the Bellingham Elk's Lodge No. 194. Survivors include his wife Minerva Hove of the family home; a son, David Hove of Tallahassee, Fla.; a daughter, Diane Walters of Lopez Island; four sisters, Gladys Benson and Sadie Johnson of Lynnwood, Ethel Perry of Rickreall, Ore., and Adeline Hjellmstad of Hatton, ND; three grandchildren and numerous other relatives. A private burial will precede the services at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOVEY, Ella Rose - Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Rose Hovey, aged 87 years, who passed away at her home Sunday, May 25, (1941) were held Wednesday afternoon at the Purdy & McKinney Chapel with the Rev. J. N. Bridges officiating. Many lovely floral offerings were sent to the Chapel. Vocal solos "In The Garden" and "Love", were rendered by Mrs. Blake Bedell, accompanied by Mrs. Harriet Owen. Casketbearers were A. H. Pratt, Louis Montfort, Gordon McElmon, Lester Livingston, H. E. Simonds and Albert Still. Burial was made in the Blaine Cemetery beside the grave of her husband C. B. Hovey, who preceded her to the Great Beyond about 8 years ago.
(From The Blaine Journal, May 29, 1941) Submitted by site coordinator.

HOVICK, Edwin G. - Farmer and trucker Edwin G. Hovick, 87, of 5280 Northwest Road, died Friday (Oct. 30, 1987) in Bellingham. He was born Oct. 25, 1900, in Hatton, N.D., and moved to Whatcom County 63 years ago. Mr. Hovick was a member of Central Lutheran Church of Bellingham. Survivors include his sister, Helen A. Gray of Seattle and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, October 31, 1987)

HOVICK, Oscar Alfred, 52, of 1411 James street passed away at a local hospital Friday, (February 19, 1943). Born and reared in Hatton, North Dakota, Mr. Hovick came to Big Lake, Wash. with his brothers in 1925, and remained there for a time before removing to Bellingham. Surviving relatives are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hovick, of 1411 James street; two brothers, Edwin and Alvin, of Custer; three sisters, Mrs. Lars Kordal, city; Mrs. A. E. Johnson, of Portland, N. D., and Mrs. C. A. Gray, of Winslow, Wash., and nineteen nieces and nephews, three of whom are in the U. S. armed services. The body is in the care of the Monroe Mortuary at Ferndale, where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m.

HOWARD, Alvin - A former Fairhaven Middle School principal and his wife were killed in a midair plane collision in southern California last Thursday that took the lives of 14 persons. Alvin "Bud" Howard, 53, and his wife Joan died in the accident. The former Bellingham residents were professors at the University of New Mexico. The couple was flying to Los Angeles to testify in a civil damage suit. Mr. Howard was raised in Bellingham, where members of his family still reside. He is survived locally by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Howard, a sister, Louise Downard, and a son, A. R. Howard. The crash occurred when a commuter plane carrying 12 persons collided with a private plane near Whittier, Calif. All persons in both planes were killed, including two in the private plane. Other relatives survived the Howards include a daughter, Arley Ann Howard of Phoenix, Ariz., two sons, Alix and John of Albuquerque, NM, and another sister of Mr. Howard, Mrs. Don King of Tigard, Ore. Funeral services will be held in Albuquerque at the Fitzgerald Funeral home at 11 a.m. Jan. 15. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jan 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWARD, Anna Cox, 70, a resident of Vancouver, B.C. passed away Thursday following an accident. Bellingham survivors are her sister-in-law, Mrs. John R. Cox; one brother, Dr. A. B. Cox, of Mulvane, Kas; five nieces, Mrs. Edith Lindsay, Mrs. Muriel Michel, both of Bellingham; Miss Frances Johnson, Nova Scotia; Mrs. Nell Carlson, Seattle; Mrs. Maurine Reed, Los Angeles; two nephews, Theodore Johnson, Onaway, Alberta; Bayne Johnson, Spokane. Funeral Services will be held at Vancouver, B.C. on Thursday, graveside services at Greenacres at 1 p.m. with Rev. H. E. Penhalurick officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Nov 1952) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWARD, Anne F., age 64, of 2514 Jaeger St., passed away in a local resthome Sat., July 7, 1979. She was a licensed practical nurse. Surviving are 1 daughter, Bonnie Mack of B'ham. 2 brothers: Steve Francisco of B'ham and John Francisco of Seattle. A sister, Frances O'Connor in Calif. Also 3 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Christian prayer services will be held in Veroske Jerns Chapel, Weds., July 11th at 11a.m. with Father Barrett Corrigan officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWARD, Arthur H. - A former Bellingham mayor, Arthur H. Howard, 86, 205 N. Garden St., died Thursday (Jan. 14, 1982). Howard, former owner of Howard's Stop & Shop, a downtown grocery store, was mayor from 1942 to 1948. He also was a founder of Mount Baker Mutual Savings Bank, where he served as an appraiser following his retirement from the grocery business. He was born in Nebraska on Feb. 26, 1995 (sic) and had been an area resident since 1926. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, BPOE 194, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Bellingham Exchange Club. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, two daughters, one sister, 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home, with intombment in Greenacres Mausoleum.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWARD, Ethelfred, "Fredi" formerly of Bellingham, died of cancer Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997, in Greeley, Colo. She was 79. No service will be held. Born Sept. 2, 1918, to Fred and Ethel Birney Laube in Bellingham, she married William Howard in 1939 in Bellingham. She moved to Greeley in 1995. Mrs. Howard was a member of Lake Padden Ladies Golf Club and PEO in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband and son Jeff Howard. Survivors include daughter Christy Howard of Greeley and three grandchildren.

HOWARD, Maxine E., age 54 of 2811 Broadway, passed away Tuesday Oct. 5, (1976). Mrs. Howard had been a lifetime resident of this community and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving husband, Robert, 4 sons, Steven, Olympia, Mar, James and Gerald, all of Bellingham and sister, Mrs. Dorothy Graham, City. Funeral services Friday Oct. 8, 1 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Oct 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWARD, Robert Frank (Bob), age 81, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 31, 1923 to Frank and June (Turner) Howard and was raised in Dexter, ME. Bob was an Eagle Scout and joined the Navy in 1941 after graduating from high school. After serving 20 years in the Navy he retired in 1961. Bob married Maxine Johnson who preceded him in death. They had four sons. Bob married Janet Scansen in 1977. He is survived by his wife, children Steve and wife Karen, Mark and wife Pattie, Jim and wife Karen, Gerry and wife Kay; stepchildren Steve and wife Ellyn Scansen, Laura and husband Ben Caldwell, Lisa Swedelius; 21 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Kay Cunningham and brother Alan Howard. Bob worked at Union Printing, retiring in 1985. He was Secretary to the Commissioners of Fire District #7 for 38 years and was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Apr 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Bertha Florence Kwina went home to be with her Savior, Our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the family home; she was surrounded by family and friends. Bertha was born in Bellingham and raised on the Lummi Indian Reservation. She was the youngest of nine children born to Peter Kwina and Rosie Julius Kwina. Bertha attended Lummi Day and Bellingham High School. She Married Bert "R.B." Howell in 1934. During the 1950s, the family entered the Federal Relocation Program and moved to Oakland, California where Bertha took up a job at Sears. Bertha and her children were accustomed to relocating as Bert accepted various teaching positions in Washington, California, Oregon, and Nevada include a position at the Stewert Indian School. While Bert was putting his two Master's degrees to use, Bertha refused to remain idle and took in various jobs that included Manufacturing, nursing, and the Lummi Senior Citizens Coordinator. Bertha loved to dance, and sing or hum her favorite songs. She enjoyed knitting, carding and spinning wool to make socks and sweaters. Bertha was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Chief Henry Kwina and Mary Spennilath, parents Peter Kwina and Rosie Julius Kwina, Husband Bert Howell, sons Henry Howell, Robert Howell, Richard Howell and John Howell, daughters Colleen Howell and May Dean Howell Talas and grandson Donnie Talas. Bertha is survived by daughter Barbara Howell of Alameda, California, Artie Howell of Lummi, fourteen grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. Although there are numerous descendants of Chief Henry Kwina, Bertha was the last of the Kwina Family to carry the name; she was 87 years of age.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Gene, age 77, of Bellingham, passed away on November 21, 2005, due to complications from lung disease. Gene spent his last hours surrounded by his entire loving family. Gene was born Jan 25, 1928, to Roxie and Thurman Howell in Oregon County, Missouri, grew up in Kansas and attended Kansas State College before joining the army near the end of World War II. Gene also served in Korea setting up the military government. He was an athlete as a young man and excelled in football and basketball. Gene married Jennie Howard on May 8, 1953, and they made their home in Roseburg, Oregon, where he worked in the forest products industry. They lived in Coos Bay, Oregon for several years and in Bellingham since 1965. In 1973, Gene and Jennie purchased H & H Sporting Goods. H & H allowed him to combine his work with his passion for hunting and fishing. Gene retired in 1990 after selling H & H Outdoor Sports so that he could (in his words) "spend more time with my life-long passions: my wife, my sons, my dogs, fishing rods, boats and shotguns... not necessarily in that order." Gene was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He always maintained close relationships with his children and grandchildren, and the family home was often full of the warmth and laughter of family. Gene had a keen intellect, was a voracious reader, and was conversant on topics ranging from world history to building bird feeders. He is survived by his wife Jennie, his sons Scott and wife Lois, Brad and wife Nancy, grandchildren Katie Mace and husband Kris, Rya Howell and wife Adrienne, Megan Howell, Hunter Howell, and Brant Howell, and great-granddaughter Isabel Mace. His parents and his twin daughters Diane and Susan Howell preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, in the Bayview Chapel at the funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Henry, age 41 of Santa Clara, Calif., passed away suddenly Sat., Sept. 1, 1984. Mr. Howell had spent his early school years in Ferndale, was a graduate of the Carson City High School, Carson City, Nevada, attended the Chicago Institute of Engineering and was employed by the Westinghouse Corp in San Jose, Calif. He is survived by 4 sons, Daniel, Gordon, and Henry all of Fort Dushane, Utah, Kurt of Woodfords, Calif; 1 daughter Julie Ann Howell of Fort Dushane, Utah; his parents Robert and Bertha Howell of Lummi; 4 brothers, Art, Robert, John and Richard, all of Lummi; 2 sisters, Maydean Talas of Sacramento, Calif, Barbara Reynolds of San Ramon, Calif. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home, Fri. Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father Jack Buckalew Sat. Sept. 8, 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Johnnie "John" Lewis, went home to be with his Savior on Tuesday, January 25, 2005. He was fifty-one. John was born September 1, 1953 in Bellingham to Bert and Bertha Kwina Howell. He was a fisherman and an all around guy. He graduated from Whatcom Community College with an Associates Degree in Technical Sciences. He was at the top of his class in surveying. He loved music. He knew all the bands, singers and their biographies. He was an avid reader who enjoyed everything about space exploration, comets, satellites, the space station, and the stars. He was a football fan, with the Seahawks his number one team. John had a sense of humor and always laughed. He always had a big smile and a story to tell. He was concerned about the fishermen and their families, and the strength of the Tribe. John is survived by his mother, Bertha of Lummi; brother, Artie of Lummi; sister, Barbara of San Francisco; and his granddaughter Cheyenne Howell. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Nancy Howell, and Peter and Rosie Kwina; his father, Bert Howell; brothers, Henry L., Robert P., and Richard "Duke" Howell; and sisters, Maydean Talas, and Colleen Howell. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, with Reverend Tim Sauer officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Richard "Duke" passed away in Bellingham on Monday, July 14, 2003. He was 42, born December 15, 1960 in Oakland, CA to Bert and Bertha (Kwina) Howell. Duke was a Lummi Fisherman. He enjoyed reading, spectator sports, the Oakland Raiders and loved all animals big and small. He was preceded in death by his father Bert Howell; sister Colleen Howell; and two brothers, Henry and Robert Howell, all four were of Lummi Nation; grandparents, George Howell and Nancy Mitchell Howell of Clallam, Peter Kwina and Rosie Julius of Lummi Nation. Duke is survived by his mother Bertha of Lummi Nation; sisters Maydean Talas of Phoenix, Barbara Howell of Castro Valley, CA; brothers Artie Howell and John Howell of Lummi Nation. A prayer service led by Vernon Lane will be held Wed., July 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Wexliem. Funeral service Thurs., July 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Wexliem, Father Pat Davis officiating, with burial following at Lummi Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jul 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Richard Eugene "Gene", age 77, of Bellingham, passed away on November 21, 2005, due to complications from lung disease. Gene spent his last hours surrounded by his entire loving family. Gene was born Jan. 25, 1928 to Roxie and Thurman Howell in Oregon county, Missouri, grew up in Kansas and attended Kansas State College before joining the army near the end of World War II. Gene also served in Korea setting up the military government. He was an athlete as a young man and excelled in football and basketball. Gene married Jennie Howard on May 8, 1953, and they made their home in Roseburg, Oregon, where he worked in the forest products industry. They lived in Coos Bay, Oregon, for several years and in Bellingham since 1965. In 1973, Gene and Jennie, purchased H & H Sporting Goods. H & H allowed him to combine his work with his passion for hunting and fishing. Gene retired in 1990 after selling H & H Outdoor Sports so that he could (in his words) "spend more time with my life-long passions: my wife, my sons, my dogs, fishing rods, boats and shotguns... not necessarily in that order." Gene was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He always maintained close relationships with his children and grandchildren, and the family home was often full of the warmth and laughter of family. Gene had a keen intellect, was a voracious reader, and was conversant on topics ranging from world history to building bird feeders. He is survived by his wife Jennie, his sons Scott and wife Lois, Brad and wife Nancy, grandchildren Katie Mace and husband Kris, Ryan Howell and wife Adrienne, Megan Howell, Hunter Howell, and Brant Howell, and great-granddaughter Isabel Mace. His parents and his twin daughters Diane and Susan Howell preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 27th, in the Bayview Chapel at the funeral home. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Richard Thomas, age 25, of 5404 Northwest Rd., B'ham, passed away Mon., May 21, 1979. Richard was a lifetime resident of the N. B'ham community, a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale, the 4x4 Search & Rescue, Fun City 4x4 Club, National Rifle Assn., and worked as an engineering aide for the Anvil Corp. Was a member of class of 1972, Ferndale High School. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Barbara Howell of N. B'ham. 5 brothers: Fred and Philip both at home; Bob of Forks, Donald of B'ham; and Chris in the U.S. Navy, San Diego; 1 sister Mary Jenkins of Ferndale. Grandparents: Donald and Clara Howell of Port Angeles. Numerous other relatives. Vigil prayer services will be held Weds., May 23rd at 6 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Phillip Bloom and the Rev. Peter Duggan, Thurs, May 24th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 May 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Robert "Bert", 72, 2311 Marine Drive, a teacher for many years in Indian schools, died Thursday (April 25, 1985) in St. Luke's General Hospital. Mr. Howell was born May 19, 1912, in Port Gamble, Wash. He graduated from Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kan., and came to Whatcom County about 50 years ago. He taught in Oakland, Calif., and then for a number of years at Stewart Indian School, Carson City, Nev. Earlier, he taught at The Dalles, Ore. He was an instructor in drafting, woodworking, metal-working, electronics and mathematics. He and his wife, Bertha, were married April 16, 1938. Besides his wife, survivors include four sons, Art, Robert, John and Richard, all of Bellingham; two daughters; 13 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Evening prayer services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Moles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joachim Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jack Buckalew officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWELL, Robert P. - A rosary service for Robert P. Howell of Bellingham will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joachim Catholic Church with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Mr. Howell died at his home Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998. He was 50. He was born Nov. 4, 1947 to Robert and Bertha Kwina Howell in 1947. A fisher and logger, he also worked as a card dealer at Lummi Casino, a firefighter, cook and truck driver. He was a member of Lummi Nation, St. Joachim's Catholic Church and the American Indian Movement. An advocate for Native American rights, Mr. Howell enjoyed storytelling, reading, nature and sharing jokes. He was preceded in death by his father, brother Henry Howell and sister Colleen Howell. Survivors include his mother of Lummi; brothers John Howell and Richard Howell, both of Lummi, and Artie Howell of Portland, Ore; and sisters Maydean Talas of North Highlands, Calif. and Barbara Howell of Dublin, Calif.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Oct 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWEM, Emma Christiana, age 92 of Lawrence, passed away October 22, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. Emma was born September 4, 1905 in Harvey, North Dakota to Ole and Otilia (Kleven) Forde. The family lived in an area called Pony Gulch, located a few miles out of Harvey, before moving to Alberta, Canada where they homesteaded. The family later came to Whatcom County in 1919 and they lived in Lawrence and Van Zandt while Emma attended the Mt. Baker High School her junior year. She graduated from Whatcom High School in 1926. Emma and Sigurd O. 'Little Sig' Howem were married June 30, 1926 in Bellingham and lived in the home they built on Mt. Baker Highway. She took great pride in canning the vegetables from her garden, picking the flowers she had planted around the house and spending many hours at her sewing machine. She graduated from the Shaw Secretarial School and went to work for the Selective Service board first in Mt. Vernon and then in Bellingham. After retiring, she became well known for the cream pies and fruit pies she made for a local restaurant. Emma was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid and the Church Circle and the Professional Secretaries Assoc. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Sig Howem in 1976, her sister, Mable Barsness and her brother, Clarence Ford. Emma is survived by her daughter Marilyn Larsen, of Bellingham; her grandson, Jeff Larsen of LaConner, her granddaughter, Cindy Larsen of Lawrence; five great-grandchildren, Bryan and Christina Eastwood of Lawrence and Daniel Larsen of Deming and Shannon and Patrick Larsen of LaConner. A Funeral Service will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 27, 1997, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lawrence, followed by burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. The services will be officiated by Rev. Stan Jacobson. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 1997 and 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, October 27, 1997 in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. The arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

HOWEM, Selma Ruth – Funeral service for Selma Ruth Howem, age 79 of 6183 Siper Rd., Everson will be Wed., March 31 at 3 p.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Lewin Clefisch officiating. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Howem passed away Monday, March 29, 1982. She is survived by 2 sons, Harold and wife Janice Howem of Everson and Gerold Howem at home; 2 daughters, Clarice Churchill of Eugene, Ore., and Lillian and husband Bob Huber of Ferndale; 16 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Ray and wife Delores Syre of Everson, Carroll and wife Caroline Syre of Port Angeles; 3 sisters, Clara and husband Elmer Anderson of Clearbrook, Amie Loughlin of Seattle, Opal and husband Gilbert Iverson of Custer; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Howem had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 76 years and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOWEY, Charles Arthur, age 82, passed away Monday, May 30, at his home in Ellensburg, following as extended illness. He had formerly been a resident of the Custer district for many years and was a member of the Methodist Church of Custer. He is survived by oneson, Lloyd of New Westminster, B.C.; four daughters, Mrs. Fern Kezar of Mayerthrope, Alberta; Mrs. Gladys Cole of New Norway, Alberta; Mrs. Mearcedes Buchholz of Ellensburg, Wash.; Mrs. Elva Reed of Everett; also a sister, Mrs. Blanche Schantz of Wetaskwin, Alberta; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the Monroe Funeral Home, Thursday, June 2, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Roddey officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HOYER, Burl Edward - Former Bellingham resident Burl Edward Hoyer died Saturday, March 21, 1998, in Rowlett, Texas. He was 92. A funeral will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery near Ferndale. Born Oct. 3, 1905 in Blackbird, Neb., to James and Lena Hubby Hoyer, he lived in Bellingham from 1937 to 1992, when he moved to Rowlett. Mr. Hoyer married Hilda Rebecca Rohrback on Oct. 31, 1937. She died in 1971. He later married Ruby Sleasman Causer. She died in 1988. Mr. Hoyer worked for Uniflite, Brooks Lumber Co, Larsen's Lumbermill and Bloedel-Donovan Lumbermill. He enjoyed horses, salmon fishing and gardening. A member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of American, Local 1184, he also belonged to First United Methodist Church in Rockwell, Texas. Mr. Hoyer was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Earl, Elsie, Helen, Merle and Elvie. Survivors include son Les Hoyer of Rowlett, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOYER, Earl J., 4796 Noon Road, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 1980) in a local hospital. He was 79. Born Oct 6, 1899, in Nebraska, he was a member of the International Brotherhood of Lumber and Sawmill workers local 2667. He is survived by his wife Wilma, two daughters, two stepsons, two brothers, one sister, 13 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Feb 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOYER, Wilma B. – Funeral services for Wilma B. Hoyer, 74, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. She will be buried at Greenacres Memorial Park Visitation is from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Hoyer, of 4796 Noon Road, died Monday (Aug. 27, 1990). She was born Wilma B. Gaulke June 30, 1916 in Atlantic, Iowa. Her parents were William and Millie Gaulke, Jr. She lived in Bellingham for 65 years and had been owner and operator of the Skyline Café at Nugent's Corner. Her husband Earl J. Hoyer preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include sons, Albert Roy Hoyer of Ephrata and Robert W. Hoyer of Wenatchee; daughters, Susan Offley of Bellingham and Wilma Diane Knittel of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HOYT, Harry Edward, was born in Chehalis, Washington, October 5, 1933 to William Moses Hoyt and Ella Oregon Beaber Hoyt, a pioneer family. He was proud of his service in Korea and served two tours in Vietnam and also served in Japan and Turkey, retiring because of ill health in 1972. He received many commendations praising "his superior leadership" and "his talent in creating, initiating, and completing his tasks" and stating "that he served with outstanding distinction." Among his many medals he was proudest of his Army Commendation Medal. He also found time to play football for the Army, to coach Little League and Pop Warner teams, and to do several assignments for NOAH. In 1955, he married Dorothy Snellgrove and they had three daughters. He married Jean Guntert Carlson in 1977 and they spent the next twenty-five years travelling about the world enjoying new friends and experiencing many exciting adventures. Loved and respected by his family he was the rock where they could always find love bound with encouragement and wisdom. He was proud of his country and his family and not only was he "an exceptional soldier", he was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather and friend. He leaves to grieve his wife, Jean his daughters, Rhonda and husband, Jay Woodworth, Lee Anette Carlson, Vicki and husband, Lee Burns two step sons, Kim and wife Lorie Carlson and Kevin Carlson five grandchildren, Aron and Andrew Carlson, Jonathon Carlson, Megan and Katherine Wood worth numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The arrangements are by the Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-site Crematorium

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HUBBARD, Elsie M., age 67, of 5669 Orchard Dr., Ferndale passed away Thursday, September 9, 1982. Mrs. Hubbard had been a resident of Whatcom County most of her life time and was a member of The Women of The Moose, L.O.O.M. No. 493, Bellingham. She is survived by her husband Jack D. of Ferndale; 3 sons, Benny and wife Lorrie Zwicker of Bellingham, Melvin Zwicker of Burlington and Ron Zwicker of Laurel; 2 daughters, Carol and husband Don Pollock of Bellingham and Sandra and husband Lyall Grant of Ferndale; 4 sisters, Hazel Griffith of Everett Kate Dybowski of Everett, Lee Poffley of Seattle and Ruth McManus of Raymond; 3 step-sons, Jack Hubbard of Jacksonville, Florida, Gordon and Harry Hubbard both of Bellingham; 1 step-daughter, Mary Hubbard of Sitka, Alaska; 3 grandchildren. Friends may pay their respects at Moles Funeral Home Monday, Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Maynard Oss Monday Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBBARD, Hazel E. - Funeral service for Hazel E. Hubbard, age 79 of 1428 Ellis St, B'ham, will be Tuesday, Aug. 21st at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Anderson, Central Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Hubbard passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 1984. A lifetime Bellingham resident, she is survived by 1 son, Jack and wife Lorea Hubbard of Seattle; 3 daughters, Gloria and husband Richard Tawes of city, Joyce and husband George Smith of Longview, Donna and husband Raymond Klander of city; 2 brothers, Edwin Martin of Seattle and Clarence Martin of Kirkland; 1 sister, Mabel Chrisman of city; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBBARD, Jack D. of Bellingham died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at Shuksan Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was 86. At his request, no service will be held. His ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Jan. 18, 1912 to Harry and Hazel Hethorn Hubbard in Charlotte, Mich., he lived in Whatcom County 79 years. Mr. Hubbard graduated from Whatcom High School. He was an appliance technician for Sears Roebuck and Co. for many years and an electrician at Bremerton Ship Yards during World War II. A trumpet player since high school, he toured and recorded with the Jay Curtis Band in the 1930s and played with the Accidentals in the 1950s. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include sons Gordon Hubbard and Harry Hubbard, both of Bellingham, and Jack Hubbard of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter Mary Garrett of Twisp; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jun 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBBARD, Jason William, age 2, of 2794 Dawn Lane, Custer, died July 1 at Seattle, WA. Born in Bellingham April 12, 1983. Survived by his parents, Shawn Hubbard of Custer and Katherine Hubbard of Custer; grandparents, Carol Plowman of Custer, Robert Plowman of Blaine, Penny and William Hubbard of Custer; 1 great-grandfather; 3 great-grandmothers; an uncle Michael Plowman; 2 aunts, Margo and Mel; numerous greataunts and greatuncles and numerous cousins. Funeral services Wed., July 3 at 1 p.m. at the Ferndale Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, bishop Merlon L. Alcorn officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. The family wishes to commend the Bellingham Fire Dept. Paramedics; The Whatcom County Sheriffs Dept.; The Med-Flight Helicopter Flight Team; The Staff of St. Lukes Hospital and their chaplain; The Bellingham Police Dept.; The Staff at Childrens Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle and all those beautiful people at the campsite for their hard work and dedication in trying to save this little life. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jul 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBBY, Florence Pearl - A funeral for Florence Pearl Hubby of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Home. Mrs. Hubby died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997, at Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 95. Born Dec. 1, 1901, to Isaac and Clara Deeter Wells in Chandler, Okla., she was raised in Sumas and moved to Bellingham in 1930. She worked in food service at St. Luke's Hospital, retiring 35 years ago. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post No. 7, First Christian Church, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and Bellingham Senior Citizens. She also enjoyed yard work. Mrs. Hubby was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1976. Survivors include son Everett Watson of Bellingham, eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

HUBE, Capt. Albert R. (Ron), formerly of Bellingham, WA, died April 5, 2004, in Orange Park, FL, where a memorial service was held. Ron was 69, born December 10, 1934, to Gunhilde (Sandness) and G. Erwin Hube in Bellingham. He graduated from Bellingham High School and the U. of WA Dental School. He served in Vietnam and as a dental specialist with the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1988. Ron resided for 25 years in the Jacksonville, FL, area. Ron was preceded in death by his mother on June 8, 2003. He is survived by his wife Bea Anne, son Bruce Hube, daughter Lynn Brocato, and four grandchildren: Brian and Diane Brocato, Savannah and Bruce Hube, Jr.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBE, Gotfried Erwin – G. Erwin Hube, age 73 of 925 17th, passed away Mon., Dec. 31. Mr. Hube had been a life resident of Bellingham. He was a retired vice president of PAF, was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, a life member of the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194, member of the Propeller Club of America and the Bellingham Yacht Club. He leaves to survive his wife, Gunhild of the family home; 1 son, Capt Ronald Hube of the U.S. Navy in Jacksonville, Florida; 1 daughter, Geraldine Seppe of Bellevue; 5 grandchildren. Private family services will be held Fri., Jan. 4, with Rev. John Melton officiating. Followed by cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jan 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBE, Gunhild Sandness, age 96, of Bellingham, WA, passed away June 8, 2003 at Summit Place at Mt. Baker. She was born in England on July 24, 1906 to Gerdhard and Amanda Sandness and has lived in Bellingham her entire life. She is survived by her son Dr. Ron Hube of Orange Park, FL. She is preceded in death by her husband Erwin Hube, and her daughter Geraldine Anne Seppi.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBER, Deloris - Services for Deloris Catherine Huber, 66, of 4572 Guemes Way, Ferndale, will be 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Huber died Wednesday (March 22, 1989) at St. Luke's General Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was born Oct. 27, 1922, in North Dakota and had lived in Ferndale since 1975. Mrs. Huber had worked as an inspector for The Boeing Co. and retired after 30 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Leonard; sons Roger Rock of Kent and Jerry Rock of Marysville; her mother, Inga Fleming of Corvallis, Ore.; and five grandchildren. Fred Filbert will officiate at the service. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

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HUBER, Jesse J., age 66, of 7382 Valley View Rd., Ferndale, passed away at home Sat., Sept. 12, 1987. He was born March 31, 1921 in Colby, Wisconsin, was a Whatcom County resident for 9 years, and was an Alaskan resident for 30 years where he was in the roofing business. Survivors include 2 daughters, Subrina K. Egan of Ferndale, Kathy Funk of Petersburg, Virginia; 3 sons, Randolf and Delbert Huber of Anchorage, Alaska, Troy Huber of Home, Alaska; 7 grandchildren Funeral services will be held Thurs., Sept. 17th, 1 p.m. at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Peter Rhea officiating. Burial at Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Sep 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBER, Leonard F. "Red" of Ferndale died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 74. No service will be held. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Nov. 10, 1923, to Euris and Mildred Harvey Huber in Coffeen, Ill., he married Deloris Williams in 1947. Mr. Huber worked as a plumber for 35 years. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 32 in Seattle and of Sandy Point Yacht Club. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1989. Survivors include son Roger Rock of Kent and Gerald Rock of Marysville, one sister in Illinois, five grandchildren.

HUBER, Paul - A memorial service for Paul Huber of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Richard Husman officiating. His ashes will be place in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Huber died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. he was 81. Born Oct. 26, 1916 to Peter and Anna Steinhauer Huber in Stockham, Neb., he lived in Whatcom County for 29 years. He married Ruby Beckmann April 27, 1941, in Flagler, Colo. He retired from the Washington State Patrol and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Diane Dunn of Kelso; son David Huber of Bellingham; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBER, Viola Mildred of Bellingham, WA, passed away Aug. 26, 1996. Mrs. Huber was born in Hepner (sic), OR to William and Bertha (Cason) Kirk. A 67 year Bellingham resident, she graduated from Bellingham High School with honors and attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Survivors are her husband Warren Huber of Bellingham; her son, Ken and his wife Carole Colvin of White Rock, B.C.; four step-daughters; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 1996, at Greenacres Cemetery with Rev. John Gibbs officiating. The arrangements and services are under the direction of the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUBERT, Mamie J. of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 101 and had been a County resident since 1902. Mrs. Hubert was born February 6, 1896 in Minden Mines, Missouri, to Charles and Katherine (Hoyer) Hubby. She was a member of the First Advent Christian Church. She dedicated her life to her family and enjoyed reading and crocheting. Survivors include her daughters Dorothy Clement and Mary Joyce Bonsor, both of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 1997 at the First Advent Christian Church with Pastor David Crook officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

HUBNER, William L., age 60, of Bellingham, passed away Mon., April 27 in Bellingham. Mr. Hubner was born July 3, 1926 in Munich, Germany, was a member of the Catholic Church and Instrument Society of America. He attended high school in Port Angeles and worked for Mobil Oil in Ferndale from 1953 to 1969, then was a construction engineer in Calif. He leaves to survive his wife Donna, of the family home; 2 sons, Jon Hubner of the U.S. Navy in Calif. and Mark Hubner of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Elizabeth Rainey of Garden Grove, Calif., Marie Hubner of Kingman, Arizona and Dolores Ward of Escondido, Calif.; 4 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial open house for family and friends will be held Sat., May 2, 1-3 p.m. at the home of Mark and Vickie Hubner. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUCK, Ray Lee - A memorial service for Ray Lee Huck of Bellingham will be at 7 tonight at First Christian Church with the Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating. Mr. Huck of 3855 Bancroft Road died Sunday, March 12, 1995, at home. He was 60. Born June 13, 1934 to Ernest and Dorothy Lindsay Huck in Bellingham, he lived in Whatcom County all his life. He married Linda Jean Howe on Sept. 30, 1989 in Bellingham. Retired net hanger, Mr. Huck enjoyed fishing. He also was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of the family home, stepdaughter Tina Davis of Bellingham, stepson David Howe of Bellingham, brother Don Huck of California, one granddaughter and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUDDLE, Jerry Hewett, age 71, died at his home in Bellingham, WA, Monday, June 15, 1998, after a short illness. He was born in Portland, OR on May 30, 1927 to Fred B. and Laura M. (Hewett) Huddle. He was reared in Everett & Lake Stevens, WA, where he attended school. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in June, 1950, with a degree in law. On November 19, 1948, Jerry married Winifred L. Anderson of Troutdale, VA and Knoxville, TN. He served as a Marine in WWII & was in the mortgage-loan business for over 35 years in Skagit, Island, and Whatcom Counties before retiring in 1992. His hobbies included hiking photography, and the study of WWII military history. Survivors include his wife Winifred; sons, Douglas R. Huddle, Jerry H. Huddle, Jr.; daughter-in-law Georgianna Mann Huddle; grandson Nathan A. Huddle; granddaughter Sabory J. Huddle, all of Bellingham; sister L. Louise Rodgers of Redding, CA; 3 nieces and a nephew in CA & OR. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 1998 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

HUDGINS, Susan Irene of Mount Vernon died at home Friday, June 6, 1997. She was 84. At her request, no service will be held. Born Dec. 23, 1912, to Richard and Clara Bowen in Rush County, Wis., she was raised in Blaine. Mrs. Hudgins moved to Bellingham in 1929 and to Mount Vernon in 1967. She worked in the restaurant industry. Survivors include daughters Irene Park of Bellingham and Lucille Hester of Houston, two sisters, nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Hawthorne Funeral Home.

HUDSON, Andrea J., age 56, died Sunday, June 8, (1997) at the family home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1941 in St. John's Newfoundland. She attended St. Patrick's Convent school and then began working as a telephone operator. It was during her work that she met her future husband, Lloyd Hudson, who was stationed there in the U.S. Air Force. They married in 1960 and lived in many places in the United States. They moved to Bellingham in 1971, where she went to work for NW Bell until its closure in 1980. She then went to work at Mount Baker Bank (US Savings Bank) until her retirement in 1996. Andrea loved her family, photography, travel, and sewing. She was a devoted wife and mother, and extended her warm and caring nature to all around her. She cared deeply about other people and has shared the joys and troubles of many, many people. Her faith in God has carried her through many difficult times, and she has been a member of Assumption Parish since 1971. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Millie Martin, and her mother-in-law, Lucille Cunningham. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Hudson of Bellingham, son and daughter-in-law Mike and Dayle Hudson of Bellingham; daughter and husband Roxanne Hudson and John Bellow; brother Danny Martin of Coquitlam, B.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Lenora Martin of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada; grandchildren Cory and Brittney Brock; father-in-law Ralph Cunningham; nieces and nephews; cousins; and her beloved Sheltie, Cory. A funeral mass will be held at Assumption Parish at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday June 11, 1997 and a reception will follow. All who loved her are invited to come celebrate her life with food, song and stories. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HUDSON, Archie Robert, age 84, of 1530 James St, B'ham, passed away Tues., Jan. 13, 1987 in B'ham. Born Sept. 12, 1902 in Jackson, IA. He had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1949, was a custodian for St. Luke's Hospital and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Clara L. Hudson in Jan. 1986. He is survived by 1 step-son, Bob Elkins of B'ham; 1 step-daughter, Marguerite Kiehle of B'ham; 1 brother, Perry Hudson of Saskatchewan, Canada; numerous step-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thurs, Jan 15th in the Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Lambert officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUDSON, Clara L. "Billie", 80, 2513 Henry St., died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 1986) in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 8, 1906 in Vandervort (sic), Ark., and was a resident of Bellingham for the past 42 years. Mrs. Hudson was a licensed practical nurse at Ocains Nursing Home for 25 years. She also had worked at the Paradise Nursing Home and the St. Francis Convalescent Home. Mrs. Hudson's first husband, Dewey Elkins, and her son William C. Elkins died earlier. Survivors include her husband, Archie R. Hudson; a son Robert Elkins of Bellingham; a daughter; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and a brother. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Greenacres chapel, with the Rev. Steve McDaniels of Mountain Bay Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUDSON, Emma Roby, age 78, of 2835 Franklin St., passed away Thursday, July 30, (1964). A member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Mrs. Hudson was a 58-year resident of Bellingham. Survivors are one son, Charles M. Hudson and one grandson, Robert A. Hudson, both of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Mary Radley of Bronson, Michigan; several nieces and nephews including Gordon Packard and Dr. Lyle Packard, both of Anacortes. Services Will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home by the Rev. Edward Hegle and the Rev. Edward Rogers Monday, August 3 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

HUDSON, Evelyn M. - A graveside service for Evelyn M. Hudson of Bellingham will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Bayview Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Hussman officiating. Mrs. Hudson of 908 Indiana St. died Monday, Oct. 3, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 76. Born Nov. 23, 1917, to Allen and Florence Graham Burtenshaw, she lived her entire life in Bellingham. She married Charles Hudson on July 30, 1938, in Bellingham. Mrs. Hudson enjoyed gardening and cooking. Survivors include her husband of the family home, son Robert Hudson of Bellingham, sister Beverly Vance of Ferndale, and two granddaughters. Arrangements are by Jerns Leveck Funeral Home.

HUDSON, Lloyd Ray, age 61, of Bellingham, WA, died June 3, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born July 27, 1937 in Mooresville, Missouri to Lloyd Hudson and Zelpa (sic) Dolan, where he was raised and graduated from high school. Lloyd served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He was stationed at St. John's Newfoundland when he met Andrea Martin. They were married in 1960, she preceded him in death June 8, 1997. After retiring from the Air Force, they moved to Bellingham in 1971. Lloyd worked 17 years at the Border Patrol in Blaine, WA. He enjoyed photography, motorcycle riding, sight seeing, traveling and ham radios. Survivors include his son, Michael Hudson and wife Dayle of Bellingham; daughter, Roxanne and husband John Bellows of Gainsville, FL; step-father Ralph Cunningham of Everett, WA; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUDSON, Wilbert S., age 64 of Oregon City, passed away in that city Friday, Aug 5, (1977). Mr. Hudson had resided in Oregon City for the past 3 years and was a former long time resident of Bellingham. He was employed by the school system of Oregon City. He leaves to survive his wife Helen, of the family home; 1 daughter, Mrs. Linda VanNess of Lake Oswego; 1 son, Terry of Gladstone, Oregon; 4 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Regina Hudson and a sister, Mrs. Aleta Adrian, both of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Dr. W. Carl Calhoun officiating. Arrangements under direction of Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUDSPETH, Evelyn May of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2004, in Bellingham. She was 87, born May 15, 1917, in Lathrop, MO, to Frances (Wheatley) and Milton Wiser. Evelyn attended St. Joseph Junior College in St. Joseph, MO. She married Robert Hudspeth in St. Joseph in 1942. Evelyn worked asa secretary/bookkeeper and homemaker, and she played the piano and organ. She also was a member of P.E.O. After a long retirement in Sun City, CA, Evelyn and Robert moved to Bellingham four months ago to be with family. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Milton Harold Wiser. Survivors include her husband Robert E. Hudspeth of Bellingham; son Robert D. Hudspeth of Waikaloa, HI; brother R. Maxey and wife MaryLee Wiser of Bellingham; grandson Justin Max Hudspeth of Sonoma, CA; sister-in-law Irene and husband Carl Arkens of Chula Vista, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service was held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Nov 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUDSPETH, Robert Elijah passed away early Saturday, March 17, 2007, in Bellingham. He was 88 years old, born in Topeka, Kansas, on June 10, 1918, to Margaret (Long) and Robert E. Hudspeth, Sr. He married the love of his life, Evelyn May Wiser on August 1, 1942, in St. Joseph, MO, and they remained devoted to each other for 62 years. Robert spent most of his career in accounting in Kansas and Missouri before retiring to Sun City, CA. He and Evelyn moved to Bellingham in 2004. Preceded in death by his wife, his brother Raymond Hudspeth, and his sister Lavinia Bates, Robert is survived by his son Robert D. Hudspeth of Waikoloa, Hawaii, and grandson Justin M. Hudspeth of Sonoma, CA. The family wishes to thank the staff of Highgate Senior Living for their loving care of Robert in the years since his wife's death. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUESTIS, Phyllis - Burial for Phyllis Huestis of Lynden will be at 10:15 a.m. today in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Connor-Magee officiating. Mrs. Huestis died Sunday, Aug. 17, 1997, at St. Francis Extended Health Care Center. She was 83. Born Aug. 14, 1914, to George and Nellie Donaldson Ramsey in Lincoln, Calif., she graduated from high school there in 1932 and from Armstrong College in 1936. She married Max Huestis on Sept. 26, 1937, in Lincoln. Mrs. Huestis taught at Mills College from 1936 to 1940 and received a master's degree in education from Chapman College in 1953. She taught second and third grade in Fullerton, Calif., until retiring in 1978. After her retirement, Mrs. Huestis moved to Lynden and was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1987 and sister Viola Thomas. Survivors include sons Herb Huestis of Delta, B.C., and Robert Huestis of Brisbane, Australia; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

HUEY, David W. was born in Hueytown, AL, in 1924 and spent part of his childhood in El Paso, TX. He joined the Army and served in the Pacific during WWII where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. Following his wartime service he worked for Wycliffe as a Bible translator in the Philippines. Mr. Huey earned a Masters Degree from Michigan State University and his career included working as a high school guidance counsellor in and around Ocala, FL. He moved to Bellingham, WA in 2002 to live with his daughter and son-in-law. He was an avid photographer. He received dialysis at the Mt. Baker Kidney Center and was a resident of The Mt. Baker Care Center. Survivors include his two daughters and sons-in-law, Mona and Karl Reineking and Helen and Ric Kabat. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham, WA at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Tom Lane officiating. A private family service of interment will be at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, WA. Arrangements by: Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUFF, Clara C., age 84, of Bellingham, died Friday, March 7, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born July 29, 1912, in LaMotte, Iowa to Nicholas and Catherine (Welbus) Till and had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 45 years. Mrs. Huff had been employed as a waitress and also as a dental assistant. She was a member of Church of the Assumption. She married William W. Huff on Oct. 1, 1931, and he preceded her in death on May 19, 1985. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie J. and husband James V. Hawley Jr. of Ferndale; grandchildren James G., Michael D., Jeffrey W. and Debbie J. Hawley; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Monday, March 24, 15 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From the Ferndale Record Journal, March 15, 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUFF, Robert "Jed" of Bellingham and LaCross, WI, died Sun. March 9, 1997 following a bicycle accident on the bike trail in Boulder, Colorado. The cause of death is pending a coroner's investigation. He was 35. He was born Jan. 5, 1962 in Reno, Nevada to Robert W. Huff and Marilyn J. Matthews Huff. Jed valued love and friendship over materialism & consumerism. He was a strong advocate of simplifying his life so that he could spend more time on the most important things in life, such as; building relationships with family & friends; helping others to develop their potential; helping other less fortunate & teaching others new skills & life experiences. He was good with children & they like him. He accepted all kinds of people & he had a sense of humor. Jed lived life to the fullest and often pushed it to the extremes. He enjoyed bicycling, hiking, skiing, and swimming in rivers. His parting wirds to friends on the last night of his life were "do what you need & want to do because we are all here for such a short time". He was found later with his bicycle on a beautiful bike trail beside a clear mountain creek. Survivors include his father of LaCross; his mother, Marilyn J. Nieckarz of LaCross; his maternal grandmother, Delorus Matthews of Cleveland, Oklahoma; his sister, Jamie Pinski of LaCross and his brother Chris Huff of Whitefish, Montana. A Memorial gathering of friends will be held on Thursday, March 13, 1997 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Fairhaven Pavilion, Fairhaven Park. Please bring dish to pass for potluck dinner. Jed believed deeply in preserving the environment and natural quality of life.

HUFF, William "Bill" age 74, of 1200 Lincoln, B'ham, passed away Sun., May 19th, (1985) in a local hospital. He had been a Whatcom County resident for the last 35 years, worked for 30 years for the Bonneville Power Administration, and was a life member of the BPOE Elks Lodge 359 of Albany, OR. In his younger years, he was affiliated with the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Florence Huff and 1 brother, Forrest Huff. He is survived by his wife Clara; 1 daughter, Bonnie J. and her husband Jim Hawley Jr. of Ferndale; 1 sister, Jessie Belle Hammond of Seattle; grandchildren, Greg Hawley of Millwaukee (sic) OR; Lt. Mike Hawley of Norfolk, VA; 1st Lt. Jeff Hawley of Lemoore, CA; and Debbie Hawley of Ferndale; and great grandchild Steven Hawley. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs., May 23rd at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Chapel with Rev. Ron Slater and Father Dalton officiating. Burial to follow in Greenacres Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUGGINS Sandra Joy, age 57, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, October 7, 1996. Born December 20, 1938 in Seattle, WA to Fred and June Parker, she married Richard Huggins in Seattle on March 1, 1958. She enjoyed flower gardening, her dogs and fish ponds. Survived by her husband, Richard J. Huggins; daughters, Julie and husband William McCauley of Sedro Woolley; Loralee and husband Doug TeVelde of Everson; sons, Rich and wife Angie Huggins of Bellingham; John Huggins of Ferndale; Bradley Huggins of Oakland, CA; 6 grandchildren, Justin McCauley, Kerry Abitia, Kelly McCauley, Patricia, Brandon and Stephanie TeVelde; sister, Joy Parker of Seattle; brother Gary Parker of Seattle; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial Service Thursday, October 10, 1996, 2 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Wilson, Faith Community Church officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Oct 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUGHES, Chester A., age 63, of 1909 Iowa Dr., died in a local hospital, Thurs., June 7, 1979. A long time Bellingham resident, he had worked as a carpenter for many years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marvel Hughes; 1 son, Robert in the U.S. Air Force stationed in New Mexico; 4 daughters, Cindy Webley and Mrs. Pat Schelling both of B'ham, Mrs. Connie Kelley of Anacortes and Mrs. Pam Roberts in Walla Walla; 10 grandchildren. Private family services will be held Sat., June 9 in the Chapel of Veroske-Jerns Funeral Home with burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. Friends wishing to pay their respects may do so prior to 11 a.m. Sat., June 9.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jun 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUGHES, Frances Irene Connors "Connie" of Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 1997. She is survived by her son Richard (Sally-Sue) of Orcas Island, daughter-in-law Judy of Orcas Island, grandchildren Ken (Lael), Kathy, Karen (Barry) and Rick, all of the Seattle area and three precious great grandchildren, Christina, Madison and Garrett and several cousins. Connie was predeceased by her husband Victor A., son Victor C. and grandson Steven. Connie was born November 10, 1904 in St. Louis, MO. Her family was very mobile for a time and she lived in many areas including Mexico City where her dad evacuated her, her mom and brother during the Pancho Villa uprising. Her Dad (a railroad engineer) followed, bringing the last train out of Mexico. Her family proved up on a claim in Tucumcary, NM and eventually migrated to Minot, ND. She met Victor A. Hughes in Seattle while she was working as a dental assistant and they dated for some time. She moved back to Minot, ND for several months before they married. Connie was very active in a number of organizations in Bellingham, including the "Bandage Group" during the World War II later called the "Sewing Circle", Aftermath, 65 year member of PEO, St. Luke's Guild, Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Washington Athletic Club and many other organizations. Connie and her family have owned property in the Shorewood area (Doe Bay) on Orcas Island for over 50 years. Connie and husband Vic, Sr. spent many summers at their refurbished "fish trappers shack" (circa 1875) in Shorewood. Connie was such a lady and her greatest asset was her caring -- always sharing -- concern and giving assistance and encouragement to loved ones, friends and neighbors. She was an excellent hostess and grand entertainer. We all miss her. A family graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at Bayview Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. at Garden Street Methodist Church, with Dr. Leslie Ann Knight officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

HUGHES, Margaret Ellen, of Seattle, died of cancer Monday, Jan. 13, 1997, at Hospice Northwest in Seattle. She was 64. A private service will be held. Born March 19, 1932, to Stephen and Nellie Ettrick Fowler Jones in Barnet, Hertford, England, she lived near London and emigrated to the United States in 1955. She married Benjamin B. Hughes in 1961 in Seattle. Mrs. Hughes lived on Fidalgo Island from 1966 to 1990. She worked as an orthoptist in Houston, Texas, and as a records managements specialist after receiving a master's degree in Archives and Records Managements at Western Washington University. Mrs. Hughes was proud of her British heritage and made frequent trips to England. She was an avid historian and collector of British memorabilia. She also enjoyed reading, horticulture and flower arranging. Survivors include son David Hughes of Bellingham; daughter Bronwen Casper of Mercer Island; and two grandchildren.

HUGHES, Mary Beth - There will be no service for Mary Beth Hughes of Bellingham. Her ashes will be placed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hughes died Monday, April 30, 2001, at Alderwood Convalescent Center. She was 58. Born Sept. 9, 1942, she lived at Pioneer Ridge Healthcare in Ferndale before moving in 1998 to Alderwood. Mrs. Hughes was an accountant for many years. Survivors include many caregivers. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 May 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUGHES, William F., 69, 6152 Mercury Place, Ferndale, died Monday (July 30, 1984) in a Bellingham hospital. He was born May 17, 1915 in Hoisington, Kan. and was a Ferndale resident for one year. He lived in Colorado for 56 years and was a California resident for 12 years. He is survived by his wife Esther, five sons, three daughters, one brother, 19 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery. Paul Elvig will officiate.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUGHLETT, Martha Grace - Private burial for Martha Grace Hughlett, 79, will be at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Mrs. Hughlett of 1509 E. Victor St. died Tuesday (Dec. 17, 1990). She was born Dec. 9, 1911 in Winfield, Iowa and had been a resident of Bellingham for many years. Survivors include her sister, Marguerite Burress of Tulsa, Okla., and six nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no service. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUGHLETTE, John Luther - J. Luther Hughlette, age 90 of 1402 W. Badger Rd., Lynden passed away in a Bellingham hospital on Monday, September 20, 1982. Born in Trenton, Kentucky, Mr. Hughlette was a retired farmer and had been a county resident for the past 80 years. He served in the United States Army during WWI and was a member of Laurel VFW Post No. 3685. He was married to his wife Selma, June 19, 1926 in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife Selma and numerous friends. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Thurs. Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Friends wishing may call at the Gilliese Funeral Home until noon on Thursday.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Sep 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUGHLETTE, Selma, age 100, died in her sleep at the Touch of Country Adult Home in Sumas, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002. The daughter of Thomas and Mary (Rodgers) Ward, Selma was born in North Carolina in 1902 and moved to Whatcom County with her father, two older brothers and an older sister. The year was 1912 and for ninety years this has been her home. After graduating form the Bellingham School District, Selma worked six years for the local telephone company and during her last year was promoted to supervisor in charge of seventy-five girls. She was married to Luther Hughlette in 1926 and in 1928 they purchased a farm on the West Badger Road it was their home for sixty-five years. Mr. Hughlette died in 1982 and in 1992 she sold and left the farm and moved to an apartment in Lynden. The Hughlettes were never able to have their own children, but their love and association with young people was continuous throughout their whole life. Young and old surrounded their daily lives and they gave generously their time and love. Selma was never happier than when she was puttering in her garden among her flowers and vegetables. Her passion was life and everything within it - baseball, crocheting, reading, travel and people. Her intelligent and alert mind remained with her to her last days. Remembering dates, places, events and people always astonished the people she spoke with. She never lost the youthful thoughts of life. Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded by her brothers and sister and was most loved and left many memories which will always remain in the minds and hearts of her endless number of friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 3, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Ananda Perera officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park followed by an open house to be held at the Heritage Apartments, 134. East Grover St., Lynden. Services are under the care of: Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUHTALA, Alvina Rose - A memorial service for Alvina "Vina" Rose (Mulloy) Huhtala of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Leopold Retirement Inn. Mrs. Huhtala died of complications caused by a stroke on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 76. Born May 18, 1924, in Seattle, she was a lifetime Washington resident. Mrs. Huhtala lived in Bothell for many years before moving to Cle Elum, where she lived for many years before moving to Bellingham, where she lived at the Leopold Retirement Inn. Her husband, Charles Huhtala, sons William and John Huhtala, sister Doris Allison, and brother Robert Mulloy died previously. Survivors include daughter Sharon Trent of Bellingham, sister Margaret Thomspon of Yakima, brother Melvin Mulloy of Sequim and one grandchild. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUISMAN, Bernice E., age 87 of Lynden, went to be with her loving Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 12, (2009). Born in Milaca, Minnesota on January 3, 1922, Bernice was the daughter of Clifford and Agnes Love. In 1938 she moved to Lynden and graduated from Lynden High School in 1940. In June of that year she married Jack Huisman and together they raised seven children and he preceded her in 1992. A homemaker, Bernice was a Charter Member of Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden where she taught Sunday School and was active in the Lutheran Church Women's circle. She was also a long-time volunteer at the Lynden Senior Center and enjoyed camping, gardening and playing board games. Mrs. Huisman is survived by her children Gary (Joyce) Huisman of Sedro Woolley, Bob (Janet) Huisman of Burlington, Wayne (Julie) Huisman of Silverton, OR., Jackie (Don) Schneider of Everson, Laurie (Mel) Sires of Bellingham, Jan Martin of Ferndale and Joel (Ceilia) Huisman of Centralia; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren; brothers Bob (Beth) Love of Marysville and Ken (Ruth) Love of Portland; sister-in-law Wilma Love of Everett, brother-in-law, Rhodes Galbreath and brother & sister-in-law Harold and Carol Huisman of Bellingham and other relatives. Visitation hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, in Greenacres Memorial Park followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in Hope Lutheran Church, 900 E. Grover St., Lynden with Pastor Joel Lohafer officiating. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUISMAN, Cornelius M., age 88 formerly of 7470 Huisman Rd., Lynden, passed away on Wed., Jan. 12 1983. Born in The Netherlands, Mr. Huisman moved to the Lynden area in 1911. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Faith Reformed Church in Lynden and during WWI served in the U.S. Army. He was married to his wife Minnie in Lynden on Feb. 4, 1920. Mrs. Huisman died in April of 1981. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bernadine and husband Lorren Klein of Lynden; a daughter-in-law Mrs. Wilke Huisman of Lynden; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded by a son Mark in 1969. Memorial services will be conducted on Monday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Faith Reformed Church. Graveside services will precede at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Friends wishing to pay their respect may call at the Gillies Funeral Home until Noon on Monday.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUISMAN, Elizabeth, age 82, formerly of 306 Nooksack Ave., Lynden, passed away Tues., May 23, 1978. Born in Westfield, N. Dakota, Mrs. Huisman moved to the Lynden area in 1930. She was a member of the Faith Reformed Church and was married to her husband, Aart in Lynden on March 7, 1930. Mr. Huisman died in 1973. She is survived by 2 sons, Cornelius of Lynden and Peter E. in Cornilius, Ore.; 6 grandchildren, John, Mike, Billy and Glen Huisman, Mrs. Juanita Verbree and Marlae Huisman; 2 great grandsons; 4 brothers, Henry VanderVaate in Eastern Washington, Casey of Everett, Peter of Bow, and Joe in Arlington; 2 sisters, Mrs. Kate Boersema of Everett and Mrs. Gertrude Vander Veen of Lynden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Fri., May 26, 10:30 a.m. in the Faith Reformed Church in Lynden, Reverend Arvine Wester officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 May 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUISMAN, Jack, 73, of 7343 Hannegan Road, Lynden, died at his home Saturday, Nov. 14, 1992. Memorial services will be at noon Wednesday at Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden with the Rev. Wesley Howell officiating. Burial will precede at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. He was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, March 16, 1919 to John and Alberdina Huisman. In 1922 the family moved to Oak Harbor and in 1924 to Lynden. He attended Lynden schools and was married to Bernice Love, June 24, 1940, in Lynden. Mr. Huisman was employed at the Darigold Plant, and during World War II served in the U.S. Army. Following the war he returned to Darigold and was employed until his retirement in 1975. He was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church and also a member of Teamsters Local No. 231 and the Good Sam RV Club. He served as a Scoutmaster for many years. He was active at the Lynden Senior Center and enjoyed golfing, bowling, and camping. He is survived by his wife Bernice of the family home; sons Gary Huisman of Sedro-Woolley, Bob Huisman of Burlington, Wayne Huisman of Beaverton, Ore., and Joel Huisman of Lynden; daughters Jackie Schneider of Everson, Laurie Sires of Bellingham, Jan Martin of Everson; mother Dena Johnston of Lynden; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister Alice Abbot of Lynden; and brother Harold Huisman of Bellingham. Services are under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Nov 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUISMAN, John, age 59, of Everson, Route 2, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 28, (1949), following a short illness. Mr. Huisman had been a resident of the Everson district for the past ten years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Alberdina; one daughter, Mrs. Henry Abbott, of Malaga, Wash.; three sons, Sgt. Ernest Huisman, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Harold, of Route 1, Everson, and Jack, of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at the First Reform Church, in Lynden, with the Rev. A. Van Bronkhorst, of Nooksack, officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

HUISMAN, Wilhelmina "Wilkie", age 78, of Lynden, passed away Tues., Oct. 9, 2001, in Ashcroft, B.C., Canada. She was born July 23, 1923, in Brutus, Alberta, Canada to Gerbert and Corneila (VandenBerg) Jansen and had been a resident of Whatcom County for 78 years. She married Mark Huisman in 1946 in Lynden and he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1969. Survived by her children, Karen Talmage of Lynden, Jerry Huisman and wife Micki of Lynden, Curt Huisman and wife Rita of Everson, Bonnie DeJong of Everson and Merrilee Hudson and husband Bruce of Vancouver, B.C.; sisters Dena Van Diest and Gertrude "Toots" Jansen; brothers Frank, Gerbert, Cecil and Paul Jansen; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wed., Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUIZENGA, Donald of Lynden died suddenly at St. Joseph Hospital on Friday, July 26, (2002) at the age of 72. Born in Hines, California on February 18, 1930, he was the son of Jacob and Dora (Mellema) Huizenga. In 1943 the family first moved to Everett and then to Sumas where he was married to Lena VanderVeen on March 15, 1950. Mr. Huizenga first operated a dairy farm near Sumas and then in 1961 started a sawdust hauling business with one of his brothers. In the late sixty's he went to work for Mt. Baker Plywood where he was employed until becoming disabled. He was a former member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church where he also served as a Deacon and was currently a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. He was also active in AA for a number of years. He was preceded by his parents and is survived by his wife Lena; daughter Debbie Holland and husband Mark of Ferndale; sons Jake Huizenga and wife Kathy of Tacoma, Bob Huizenga and wife Linda of Bellingham, Mike Huizenga and wife Glenda of Raymond, WA, and Mark Huizenga also of Bellingham; seventeen grand and eight great-grandchildren; brothers Albert Huizenga and wife Jennie of Lynden and Gilbert Huizenga and wife Marian of Everson; sisters Agnes Lankhaar and husband Bill and Betty Hilverda and husband Bonne all of Lynden and numerous other relatives. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.

HULBERT, Ruth Burch - Funeral service for Ruth Burch Hulbert, age 80, of 2515 Nevada St., will be Fri., July 7, 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hulbert passed away Wed., July 5, 1989. A Bellingham resident for 64 years, she was employed as a baker by The Leopold Hotel for many years and is survived by her husband Harry; 2 daughters Patricia and husband Ralph Nelson of City; Jeannine and husband Keith Gordon of Mt. Vernon; 1 son Daniel and wife Chris Burch of City; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandsons; sister Mabel Reeves of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULFORD, Clarence "Huff," 75, of 4244 Ankar Park Drive, died Friday July 23, 1993 at home. He was born August 14, 1917 in Bellingham to Edward and Edith Tremlin Hulford. A member of the Bellingham yacht Club, owned and operated Hulford Trucking prior to working with Whatcom Co. Parks and Recreation Department from which he retired after 12 years. After retirement, he worked part-time for Trillium Corporation. Survivors wife Frances of family home; daughters Pam and husband Gary DeGraaff, Cheri and husband George Elliott, both of Lynden; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Leatha Dauphiny of Bellingham. Private family burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial Service Monday, July 26, 1 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. Thomas Randall, Center Point Community Church, officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULFORD, Elsie L. - A graveside service for Elsie L. Hulford of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with John Gamlen officiating. Ms. Hulford died Sunday, April 13, 1997, Alderwood Convalescent Center. She was 79. Born Aug. 15, 1917, to Everett and Margaret Bartox Hulford in Custer County, Mont., she lived in Whatcom County since 1926. She worked as a housekeeper and enjoyed bowling, gardening and yard work. Survivors include her aunt, Shirley Orde, of Bellingham and numerous other relatives.

HULFORD, Eugene E. – Gene Hulford, age 69, lifetime Bellingham resident and retired electrical contractor, died at St. Josephs Hospital on Thurs. July 18, 1996, following a brief illness. He was born in Bellingham on May 4, 1927, to Clyde and Naomi (Davis) Hulford, graduated from Bellingham High School with the "Class of 1945," and served in the U.S. Army from July 1945 to Dec. 1946. He married JoAn Cupples on June 16, 1950 in Bellingham. He was the retired owner of Hulford Electric, which was established in 1955. Mr. Hulford was a member of the Independent Electrical Contractors and the Bellingham Slow-Pitch Association. His greatest loves in life were his family and softball. He is survived by his wife, JoAn at the family home; 2 daughters Kim Williams and husband Jim; Jan Humphrey and husband Brian; son Val Hulford and wife Donna, all of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren Tara, Lacey and Tye Hulford, Jason Humphrey, David and Hillary Williams; sister, Coralie Ross and husband Phil of Lynden; sister-in-law, Mary Provias and husband George of Bellingham; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father on June 27, 1970 and by his mother on May 1, 1996. A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held Tues. July 23 4 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral home Chapel. Private burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULFORD, Margaret, age 86 of 2700 Grant St., passed away Wed., June 27, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 60 years, she is survived by 2 daughters, Miss Elsie Hulford and Mrs. Ellen Wing, both City; 3 sisters, Mrs. Hazel McCraw, Portland; Mrs. Shirley Orde, City; and Mrs. Fern Mitchell, Florida; 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Sat., June 30 11 a.m. Jones Funeral Home.
(The Bellingham Herald) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULFORD, Naomi E., age 89, passed away Wed., May 1, 1996 at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center. Naomi was born Oct. 1, 1906 to Manford and Lelian (Hays) Davis in Ontario, Oregon. She grew up in Bellingham, attended Whatcom High School, and was a member of the Naomi Circle of Immanuel Bible Church. She married Clyde A. Hulford in 1925 and dedicated her life to being a good wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1970; parents; sister, Leah Wilson; and brother Wesley Davis. Survivors include daughter Coralie Ross and husband Phil of Lynden; son Gene Hulford and wife JoAn of Bellingham; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Lawrence Haynie. At Mrs. Hulford's request, no service will be held. Her final resting place will be Greenacres Memorial Park alongside her husband Clyde in the family plot. Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULL, David Albert - Whatcom High School graduate and Bellingham native David Albert Hull, 71, died Tuesday (July 10, 1990) at his Mount Vernon Home. Mr. Hull, of 1320 Harrison St., was born June 23, 1919, in Bellingham. At his request, there will be no services. The body will be cremated, and the ashes placed at Greenacres Memorial Park. He lived in Bellingham until he was 24, when he joined the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II for a four-year overseas tour of duty. A pipefitter, Mr. Hull worked in plumbing and heating in Skagit County for 33 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1640, Eagles Lodge No. 1444, American Legion Post 91, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1585, the Veterans Administration and the Pipefitters Local No. 265. Survivors include his brother Robert E. Hull and sister Joan Griffin, both of Bellingham; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULL, Etna E., age 92, a Mt. Vernon resident, died there Tuesday, November 8, 1983. She was born in Lakeview, OR, December 28, 1890. She was educated there and married Ralph Hull October 25, 1915. The family moved to Bellingham in 1917 and in 1949 settled in Mt Vernon where she had resided since. Mr. Hull preceded her in death in 1977. She had been active in the Senior Service Center in Mt. Vernon. Survivors are 1 daughter Joan Giffin of Anchorage, AL (sic); 2 sons Robert Hull of Bellingham and David Hull of Mt. Vernon; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews; a son, Ned, preceded her in death this year. Memorial services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mt. Vernon at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 12. Cremation had been held. Inurnment will follow in the Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULL, Ralph, age 86, of 413 W. Hazel St., Mt. Vernon, passed away Sat., Feb. 26, (1977). He was born March 31, 1890 in Holt County, Nebraska. Couple came to B'ham in 1905 and Mr. Hull was employed with Bloedel Donovan Mill for 23 yrs. and also with Brooks Lumber Company where he retired in 1958. Survivors, his wife, Etana (sic), Mt. Vernon. 3 sons, Ralph Edwin Hull, David A., both of Mt. Vernon and Robert E., B'ham. 1 daughter, Rua Joan Giffin of Anchorage. 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Weds., March 2 at 2 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park Cemetery, Ferndale under the direction of Kern Funeral Home. Mt. Vernon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Feb 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULL, Robert E., 75, of 2548 Yew Street Road, died Jan. 17, 1992, in Miami, Fla. He was born Oct. 20, 1916 in Lakeview, Ore., to Ralph and Etna Hull. He married Pamela Cumming in November 1966 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She survives him at the family home. He moved from Seattle to Bellingham in 1967, working at Ershig's Sheet Metal. In 1975 he started his own firm, H.B.R. Sheetmetal in Burlington. He retired in 1980. Mr. Hull was a member of Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1604 in Mount Vernon, Bellingham Moose Lodge 493 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Concrete. Other survivors include daughters Barbara Peterson of Miami, Fla., Myrna Hanson of Gig Harbor, and Deanna Pierson of Bothell; sons Robert R. Hull of the family home, and Ryan R. Hull of Everson; sister Joan Giffin of Mount Vernon; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. The Rev. Harry Baird will officiate. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HULL, Ryan Reed - A graveside service for Ryan Reed Hull of Lewes, Del., formerly of Bellingham, will be in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. The time and date will be announced later. Mr. Hull died Saturday, June 16, 2001, in Lewes. He was 30. Born May 22, 1971, to Robert and Pamela (Cummings) Hull in Bellingham, he grew up here and attended Happy Valley Elementary, Fairhaven Middle and Sehome High schools. Mr. Hull worked in carpentry and construction. He also was an avid fisher and bird hunter. His father died in 1992. Survivors include mother Pamela and stepfather David Parrish of Seattle brother Robert R. Hull of Lake Stevens sisters Myrna Madlena of Tacoma, Deanna Pierson of Gig Harbor and Barbara Peterson of San Diego and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

HULSEBUS, Anna Grace was born March 6, 2001 and passed away on March 1, 2005 due to complications from a genetic disorder. This amazing little gift is survived by her mother, Kary Hulsebus (Bakker); her father, Clint Hulsebus; grandparents, Jean Hulsebus and the late Gaylon Hulsebus, Keith and Susan Bakker; great-grandmother, Julia Dodd, great grandfather Charles Bakker; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and all those who cared so deeply for this little life. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 7, 2005, at 11 am at Laurel Community Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Cameron officiating. A reception will follow after the service with burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery. Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Mar 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUMBLE, John Randolph, Jr. of Bellingham, WA died on May 16, 2012 at the age of 84. Born December 12, 1927, he was the son of the late John R. Humble and Louise Littlepage Humble of Monroe, LA. He was a 1944 graduate of Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe, LA, attended LSU on a football scholarship, served in the U.S. Army Air Corp at the end of World War II and was honorably discharged in 1947. He then attended Louisiana Tech and received a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in 1950. Prior to graduation, he married Ella Margaret Baker of Crowville, LA. After graduation, he worked as a chemical engineer for Gulf Oil Corporation, Howe-Baker Engineers, the M.W. Kellogg Co. and Bechtel Corporation. At various times, he and his family lived in Port Arthur, TX, Houston, TX, Tyler, TX, Packanack Lake, NJ, The Hague, Holland, Milan, Italy, New York City, Chappaqua, NY, London, England and Kuwait City, Kuwait. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret B. Humble, a daughter Louise H. Gilfillan and husband William J. Gilfillan of Becker, MN, and their daughter Susan H. Crowe and husband Kim G. Crowe of Philadelphia, PA. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Robert C. Gilfillan and wife Bre Ann Gilfillan of Bellingham, WA, Brett S. Gilfillan and wife Stephanie Gilfillan of Scottsdale, AZ, Kristen J. Gilfillan of Seattle, WA, Matthew A. Crowe and Claudia M. Crowe of Philadelphia, PA and three great grandchildren, Jason R. Gilfillan and Reese A. Gilfillan of Bellingham and Augustine T. Gilfillan of Scottsdale, AZ. His memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham, WA with a reception following at the church. Moles Farewell Tributes, Bellingham, Bayview Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2012) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUME, Elsie Handerson passed away at her home in Sedro-Woolley, Thursday, July 19, (1945) at the age of 60 years. Mrs. Hume had been a resident of Bellingham and Sumas for 30 years, before moving to Sedro-Woolley two years ago. She was a member and past Noble Grand of the Rebekah lodge of Sumas. She is survived by her husband, Ray Hume, and son, John Arthur Dever, Los Angeles; two grandchildren, John and Jan; her mother, Mrs. Mary Sanders, Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Shumaker, Valdez, Alaska; Leola Lee, Bellingham; four brothers, Wiley C. and John F. Sanders, Olympia; Milford J. Sanders, San Francisco, and Stewart K. Sanders, Compton, Calif., and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted in the Lemley Mortuary, in Sedro-Woolley, Wednesday, July 25, at 1 p.m., by the Rev. V. C. Shafer, of the First Presbyterian church. Graveside services will be conducted by Bay View cemetery, Bellingham, Wednesday, July 25, at 3 p.m.
(From the Bellingham Herald of July 24, 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUMPHREYS, Arthur J., age 66 of 501 Barker Ave., Sumas, passed away in Swedish Hospital, Thursday, May 31, (1973). Born July 1, 1906 in South Africa, Mr. Humphreys had been a Whatcom County resident since 1948, was a retired Custom House Broker and a member of the Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; 1 son, Roger of Lynden; 2 daughters, Mrs. Dennis Holmstrom of Sumas, and Mrs. Jerry Sebens of Lynden; 3 brothers, Walter of Lynden, Frank of Denver, Colo., Les of Ripon, Calif.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Vaugh (sic) Barry and Mrs. Don Laman, both of Seattle; 6 grandchildren. Private family prayer services were held in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home, Friday, June 1 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday, June 3 at 7 p.m. in the Nooksack United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Johnson and Rev. Stanley Kuntz officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUMPHREYS, Arthur William - A prayer service for Arthur William Humphreys of Lummi Nation will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lummi Shaker Church. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with Wilfred Alec and Sonny Sam officiating. Mr. Humphreys of 2758 Cagey Road, Bellingham, died Monday, May 23, 1994, at his home after a short illness. He was 88. Born Feb. 12, 1906, in Duncan, B.C., he had been a county resident since 1923. He married Ann Loretta Paul on Sept. 28, 1941, in Port Gamble, B.C. Mr. Humphreys was "jack of all trades" carpenter, plumber, landscaper and house inspector. A member of the Indian Shaker Church and the HUD Housing board, his favorite activities were canoe pulling, landscaping and woodcarving. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Humphreys. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Bill Humphreys of Lummi and Tom Humphreys of Shelton; daughters Judy George, Sharon Humphreys, Sue Fisher, Lynette Humphreys and Kathy Harrie, all of Lummi, Clara Cooper Harvey of Everett, Eileen Penn of La Push, Loretta Olson of Boise, Idaho, and Dorothy Bob of Nanoose, B.C.; stepbrother John Shepard of British Columbia; sister Rose Goodale of Nanaimo, B.C.; 42 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.

HUMPHREYS, Eleanor - Visitation for Eleanor Bravender Humphreys of Sumas will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Thursday, followed by a memorial service at Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church with the Revs. Barbara Gidday-Rachl, Stanley Kuntz and Mark Johnson officiating. Mrs. Humphreys died Sunday, Aug. 25, 1996, at A Touch of Country Adult Care home. She was 86. Born March 24, 1910 to Alvin and Laura Brown-Bravender in Seattle, she married Arthur J. Humphreys there on Aug. 18, 1936. Mrs. Humphreys moved to Sumas in 1948 and co-founded Arthur J. Humphreys Customhouse Brokers, where she worked as a bookkeeper until retiring in1970. She was a charter member and lay preacher of Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church and served on many church boards. She volunteered for W.S.C. Job Corps for many years and enjoyed traveling, oil painting, flower arranging and visiting shut-ins. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1973 and by brothers Alvin, Fred and James Eugene. Survivors include son Roger Humphreys of Lynden; daughters Sylvia Holmstrom of Sumas and Cynthia Sebens of Lynden, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNGATE, Jacklynn Lauren, an infant, 4730 Marine Drive, died Thursday (Nov. 24, 1983) in University Hospital, Seattle. Born Oct 28, 1983, she was less than a month old at the time of death. She is survived by her parents, Lloyd and Korene Hungate. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNT, Emma Louise, 73, of 3127 Cherrywood Ave., died on Sun. Sept. 8, 1991 after an extended illness. She was born Emma Louise Noeth on Jan. 16, 1918 to Edmond and Emma B. Noeth, in St. Louis Missouri. She married Charles R. Hunt on Nov. 25, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Hunt was an avid Bible Student and very active in Bible educational work with the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Hunt and family, Carl S. and Vicki L. Hunt, Norman Gayle & Pamela J. Hunt, Jack E. & Sara Ann Pike, James E. & Emma Jean Shephard; her mother, Emma B. Carter; brother, Richard L. Roudebush & wife Shirley; 2 granddaughters, Jennifer Lynn Hunt and Brenda Louise Pike, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2935 Birchwood, Bellingham. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

HUNT, John, 95, 917 14th St, died Tuesday (Sept. 10, 1985) at home. Mr. Hunt was a Whatcom county resident since 1936. He was the last surviving son of a family of seven brothers. Mr. Hunt was born in Hull, England, on Aug. 5, 1890, and was an evangelist for 75 years. A member of the Plymouth Brethren, a British lay ministry, he was a traveling evangelist in Canada, Mexico, the West Coast and Texas until he was in his 80s. Mr. Hunt conducted tent ministries in Washington and California. With his brother, Albert, he established the Riverside Gospel Chapel in Riverside, Calif., in 1925, which marked its 50th anniversary this year. He had been a member of the Bellingham Bible Chapel since 1940. Mr. Hunt is survived by his wife, Olive. They would have celebrated their 65th anniversary in January. Other survivors include five daughters, including Margaret Hunt, Evelyn Hunt, Grace Cunningham and Kathleen Jansen, all of Bellingham; three sons, including Robert Hunt of Ferndale; 27 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Dr. John Hunt, who died in 1959. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Frank Bolles, Robert Hunt and Matthew Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNT, Margaret Louise - A funeral for Margaret Louise Hunt of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home, with Robert Hunt and David Leavitt officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Miss Hunt died at her home Monday, Aug. 17, 1998. She was 73. Born April 24, 1925 to John and Olive Scott Hunt in Riverside, Calif., she lived in Whatcom County for 62 years. She was a member of Bellingham Bible Chapel. Survivors include brothers Robert Hunt of Ferndale, Rodney Hunt of Lakewood, Calif., and Charles Hunt of Scotts, Mich.; sisters Grace Cunningham and Lynn Hunt, both of Bellingham, Kathleen Jansen of Camano Island and Ruth Bolles of Boulder, Colo.; 23 nieces and nephews; and 21 great-nieces and great-nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNT, Margaret Thomas, born 1922 in Sumas, WA to Ted and Louise Thomas, passed away suddenly on May 17, 2002 in Tacoma, WA. Margaret graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1939, and Mary Stone Beauty College in 1940. She married Myron Hunt in 1946. She owned her own beauty salon for many years, enjoyed her family and friends, and loved most driving her vehicle to distant places. She lived many years in Sumas, WA, Tacoma, WA and San Carlos, Mexico. She leaves her four daughters and their spouses: Pamela and Arthur M. DeBoer of Lynden; Penelope and Marvin Uptain of Everett; Susan and Ed O'Neal of Tacoma; and Teresa Hunt of Tacoma. One granddaughter, Heidi and Michael Cash of Whidbey Island, and three great grandchildren. She also leaves her sister, Caroline Yurovchak of Bellingham. She was predeceased by her parents, by her sister Mary Lou Iverson and in 1994 by her husband Myron Hunt. The family invites her friends and family to share fond memories at an open house to be held at her niece's, Elizabeth Snider's, on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 2 p.m. in Sumas, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 May 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNT, Myron James of Sumas died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1994, while wintering in San Carlos, Mexico. He was 75. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Advent Christian Church in Sumas with the Rev. Marvin Uptain officiating. Mr. Hunt was cremated in Mexico. Born Feb. 28, 1919, in Winlock, Ore. to Lawrence and Elva Hunt, he spent his entire life in the Pacific Northwest. He was a logger and later worked at Boeing Co. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling, gardening, hunting and caring for his homes in Sumas and San Carlos. He married Margaret Thomas on May 11, 1946, in Redmond, Ore. In 1978, they moved back to Sumas, where Mrs. Hunt's grandparents homesteaded. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Pamela Flink of Cheyenne, Wyo., Penelope Uptain of Douglas, Wyo., Susan O'Neall of Tacoma and Teresa Hunt of Tacoma; sisters Cora Sponek of Everett, Belva Reeves of Lake Bay and Ellen Showalter of Dayton, Va.; brother Leonard Hunt of Amanda Park, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Nov 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNT, Olive M. - Funeral services for Olive M. Hunt, a Whatcom County resident of 52 years, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Hunt, 88, of 91714th St Bellingham, was preceded in death by her husband, John Hunt, in 1985, and her son, John Hunt Jr., in 1959. She had lived in Whatcom County since 1936 and in Bellingham since 1945. Survivors include five daughters, Margaret Hunt, Lynn Hunt, Kathleen Jansen and Grace Cunningham, all of Bellingham, and Ruth Bolles of Boulder, Colo.; three sons, Rodney Hunt of Lakewood, Calif, Charles Hunt of Scotts, Mich., and Robert Hunt of Ferndale; 23 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNT, Robert Johnson "Bob" 87, 409 York St., died Thursday (March 22, 1973). A 34-year resident of the community, Mr. Hunt was groundskeeper at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club before his retirement. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Survivors are a son Wayne of Seattle; a daughter, Mrs. Maun Cummings of Albany, Ore; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNT, Rodney B. – A memorials service for Rodney B. Hunt of Lakewood, Calif., formerly of Whatcom County, will be from 1 to 3 p.m. July 23 at Bellingham Bible Chapel in Bellingham. Mr. Hunt died of complications caused by ischemic colitis on Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at Lakewood Regional Medical Center. He was 76. Born July 7, 1923 to John and Olive Hunt in Ontario, Calif., he lived in Whatcom County from 1936 to 1950. Mr. Hunt attended Sumas Nooksack Union High School. Before graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a surgical technician on the European front during World War II. Following his military service, he earned his high school diploma and later graduated from barber school. Mr. Hunt owned the Paramount barber shop in Long Beach, Calif. until 1994. An avid sports fisherman of salmon and steelhead, he shared his expertise with others. He also enjoyed gardening and cooking. His brother John Hunt and sister Margaret Hunt died previously. Survivors include brothers Robert M. Hunt of Ferndale and Charles E. Hunt of Stockholm, Sweden; sisters Lynn M. Hunt and Grace Cunningham, both of Bellingham, Kathleen Jansen of Camano Island and Ruth Bolles of Boulder, Colo.; and 23 nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNT, Wilbur Nathan, Dr. - Burlington, July 21. - Dr. Wilbur Nathan Hunt, retired physician of Burlington and formerly of Bellingham, died at his home here Sunday afternoon (July 20, 1941) at the age of 84 years. Dr. Hunt came to the state in 1900 and practiced at Bellingham for nine years where he was city health officer. He then moved to Burlington and continued his practice here until his retirement. The well-known physician was born in Newport, N. H., his family later moving to Iowa, where he attended school. He received his degree in civil engineering from the State College of Iowa in 1877 and his M. D. degree from Drake university in 1883. He then practiced in Wyoming and Nebraska before coming to Washington. In both Bellingham and Burlington he was prominent in Baptist church work and also was active here in the Masonic and I.O.O.F. lodges, the Chamber of Commerce and the P.T.A. He served a number of terms also as city council man. Dr. and Mrs. Hunt, who died in 1939, had five children. A son, Hubert Nathan, died in 1916, and a daughter, Sarah Irene, in 1925. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ed L. Davis, of Burlington, and Mrs. Clara A. Somers, of Vashon island, and a son Lawrence W. Hunt, of Seattle. There also are seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at the Walter R. Hulbush chapel here Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, with the Burlington Masonic lodge in charge. Cremation will follow Wednesday morning at Bellingham.

HUNT, Zelda Eloise, age 93 of Bellingham, passed away January 21, 2003 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was born March 19, 1909 in Bellingham, WA to Hubert and Myrtle (Lamport) Becker. She lived in Bellingham for 28 years and was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church Ward 1 in Bellingham. Her final resting place will be with her mother in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. A private service, officiated by Bishop Kert Robinson, will be held at a later date. The arrangements are by The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTER, Evelyn V., age 88, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2007 at home in Bellingham. She was born December 8, 1918 in Lamerton, Alberta to Edwin T. and Lillian (Marshall) Hunter. Evelyn worked as a public health nurse and medical missionary. She had a heart for missions, Christian camping, and was a prayer warrior. Evelyn was an active council member and volunteer at the Firs. She is survived by her nieces Joan Bugge of Vancouver, B.C. and Carol Oakey of Delta, B.C., nephew Tim Mowat of Victoria, B.C., and many loving friends. Special thanks to the many friends and caregivers who have attended her over the past few years, including Dr. James Hopper, Jason and Tony Sims, Whatcom Hospice, and Visiting Angels. A Memorial Service will be held at Northlake Community Church on Saturday July 28 at 10 a.m., followed by a reception.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jul 2007, Tue) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTER, Doris M. of Bellingham died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997. She was 90. At her request, there will be no service. Born Oct. 24, 1906, to Thaddeus and Ora Clark Hunter in Goldfield, Nev., she lived in Whatcom County since 1928. Survivors include cousin Harold Green of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

HUNTER, George H., 67, of 302 North Commercial St. died Monday in a local hospital. Mr. Hunter had lived in Bellingham the past 30 years. He was a retired Milwaukee railroad fireman and engineer, and more recently, from 1941 to 1951, worked on the Whatcom County road crew. He was a member of the Bellingham Eagles Lodge. Only family survivor is a foster-daughter, Mrs. Richard Dexter. The remains rest at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home where services will be conducted by Dr. Charles Durdin, interim pastor of the First Baptist Church, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Ritualistic services of the Eagles Lodge will be conducted at the graveside in Woodlawn Cemetery. Casketbearers will be William Meyers, Tharlow Anderson, William Christie, Milton McMillan, Ben Filbert and Henry McHugh.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Apr 1955) Submitted by Merrily Lawson,

HUNTER, Harry, age 61, formerly of 477 Peace Portal Dr., Blaine, passed away in a local convalescent center, Oct. 9 (1975). He had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a retired commercial fisherman. He leaves to survive 1 daughter Mrs. JoAnn Bargewell of Stanwood and 2 grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Oct 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTER, Howard H., a carpenter and commercial fisherman who was active in a number of fraternal organizations, died Monday (Nov. 30, 1987) at a local hospital. Mr. Hunter, 76, of 1006 Lakewood Lane, was born Oct. 24, 1911, in Ferndale, where he was raised. He later lived in Alaska and Seattle before moving to Bellingham 10 years ago. He worked as a carpenter and commercial fisherman fishing in Alaska waters and was an avid sports fan, especially of baseball. He also enjoyed reading Western novels. He was a member of the FAM, Mount Verstovia Lodge No. 291 in Sitka, Alaska; the Order of the Eastern Star, Ferndale chapter No. 223; and the Moose Lodge of Sitka. His first wife, Lucille Hunter, died earlier. They were married for 52 years. Survivors include his second wife, Lorene Hunter, of the family home; two daughters, Dolores "Del" Morrill of Chicago and Bobby Leonard of Lynnwood; four stepsons, James and Ronald Braziel of Chico, Calif.; Gary Kadin of Camano Island and Larry Kadin of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a brother, Donald Hunter of Altona; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Justin I. Morrill officiating. Ritualistic services will be conducted by officers of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ferndale chapter No. 223. Private burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Dec 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTER, Lucille - Graveside service for Lucille Hunter, age 70 of 1006 Lakewood Lane, City, will be Friday Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Justin Morrill officiating. Mrs. Hunter passed away Tues., Jan. 24, 1984. She is survived by her husband Howard; 2 daughters, Dolores and husband Justin Morrill of Chicago, Illinois; Barbara and husband Joe Leonard of Lynnwood; her mother Winnit G. Roddel; sister, Myrtle Sperry, both of Ferndale; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hunter moved to Whatcom County as an infant and lived most of her life in this area and Alaska. She married Howard H. Hunter in Bellingham, Dec. 17, 1931 and was a charter and first president of Streets-Pike VFW Auxiliary No. 9474 of Custer, past matron of Baranof Chapter No. 15 OES, Sitka Alaska; active member of Ferndale Chapter No. 223 OES, Ferndale and member of Bellingham Court No. 25 Order of the Amaranth. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTER, Lyle "Bud", of Ferndale, WA, was born May 31, 1921, and passed away October 22, 2008, at the age of 87. Born and raised in Ferndale to Bill and Beulah Hunter, Bud married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Reilly, on Feb. 14, 1942. He served as a pilot in the Naval Air Corp during WW II, after which he returned to the family farm and raised cows, crops, and 4 kids. He was active in the American Legion, Old Settlers Assoc., Elks, Darigold Board, WA State Dairy Products Commission, and more. Bud was an honorable man whose word was better than any contract. He never had a harsh thing to say. Quiet and confident, he inspired us to be better people, and he will be missed by all. Surviving Bud are his loving wife, Loretta; children, Rick (Caroline Sterling), Susan Cummings, Nancy (Dick) Halvorson, and Bob (Janet Goodfellow); grandchildren, Luke, Chris, Malia, Josh, Rachael, Jeff, Christina, Jake, and Silesia; great grandchildren; and many other relatives. Bud was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Leatrice. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tues., Oct. 28, 2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale with interment to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTER, Marguerite Moore - A private service will be held for Marguerite Moore Hunter of Blaine She died Saturday, May 8, 1999, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. She was 74. Born Aug. 14, 1924, to John and Anne Springstein Steele in Saskatchewan, Canada, she lived in Whatcom County for 40 years. On April 21, 1966, she married Ernest Hunter in Reno, Nev. Mrs. Hunter was a member of Ferndale Chapter No. 223, Order of the Eastern Star and Shriners Ladies Auxiliary and was active in the Elks Lodge in Canada. Survivors include her husband of the family home; four grandchildren; three nephews and one niece. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 May 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTER, Raymond N. II "Bugs" of Bellingham died Thursday, July 3, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 18. He was born Jan. 5, 1979, in Bellingham to Raymond N. and Lorraine E. (Warwick) Hunter. He was a 1997 Bellingham High School graduate and worked at Little Caesars Pizza in Ferndale. Mr. Hunter was an avid BMX racer and enjoyed roller blading, motorcycles, fly fishing, football, his Huskie dog, Kali. He also enjoyed helping others and spending time with family and friends, he had a special affinity for Tommy and other special-needs children. He had enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was scheduled to begin military service Oct. 7. He was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother and his paternal grandparents. Survivors include his parents of the family home; brothers Kevin Hunter of Port Angeles, Howard and Tom "Mr. T" Hunter of Bellingham; sisters Rayna Hunter, Kimberly Hunter and Tammy Neely, all of Bellingham, and Tracie Hunter of Sedro-Woolley; grandfather Eugene Warwick of Ferndale; and numerous aunts and uncles and foster brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, 2750 McLeod Road in Bellingham with Pastor Dick Christensen officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

HUNTER, Russell M. of 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway died Thursday, Nov. 16, 1995, at Mount Baker Care Center. He was 91. A memorial service will be held in Grand Rapids, Mich. Born Aug. 27, 1904, to Truman John and Petrinella Delnay Hunter in Grand Rapids, he graduated from South High School there in 1924 and from the University of Michigan School of Business in 1928. He married Pauline Coon on May 3, 1930. Mr. Hunter was a wholesale plumbing supply salesman for Campbell Supply Co. until he retired in 1983 at age 79. He was a lifetime member of Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids. He and his wife lived in Grand Rapids until they moved to Orcas Island to live near a daughter. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham; daughters Ann Stanhope of Orcas Island and Phyllis Myer of Roswell, Ga.; son Paul Hunter of Federal Way; brother Truman John Hunter Jr. of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

HUNTING, Lydia R. - Services for Lydia R. Hunting, 90, 1530 James St, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. Mrs. Hunting was a 65-year resident of the community and a member of the Laurel Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Minnie Smith of Delta, Colo. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Sep 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTINGTON, Lula R., age 90, resident of Mt. Vernon, died Tues., May 9, (1978). She was born in Fargo, N. Dakota, May 22, 1887. In 1907 she moved to Canada and in 1924 came to Bellingham, where she married William B. Huntington in 1936. The couple made their home in Alger, he preceded her in death in 1963. She has been a resident of Mt. Vernon since 1974. She was a member of the Alger Christian Reformed Church, survivors are 2 daughters, Mrs. Gladys Site of Seattle, Mrs. Hilda Mustacich of Cane (sic) Lake. Son Morris Chayter of Seattle, 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mt. Vernon 1 p.m., Fri., May 12, 1978 with the Reverend Ed Hommes officiating. Interment will be in the Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 May 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Anna, age 84, of 2212 Whatcom St., passed away Wed., Aug. 23, 1978. Mrs. Huntley was a Whatcom Co. resident of 78 years and a member of Hopewell Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Russell J.; 1 son, Howard and wife Edna of city; 2 grandchildren, Douglas and wife Beryl Huntley of Kodiak, Alaska and Deborah and husband Joseph Towardosky of city; 1 great grandchildren, Charles Russell Huntley of Kodiak, Alaska. Services will be conducted by Dr. Wilfred Gunderson, Fri., Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Betsy Swanson, age 100, of Bellingham passed away Wed., Oct. 3, 2001, in Lynden. Born Aug. 1, 1901, in Muscantine, Iowa to George and Nellie (Meerdink) Endersby and had been a Whatcom County resident for 84 years. She married Virgil Swanson in 1923 and was widowed in 1934. She then married Tim Huntley in 1940 and he passed away in 1991. She is survived by 3 daughters, Evelyn Engholm & husband John of Bridgeport, Gloria Bjornstad of Tacoma and Dolores Bjornstad & husband Leonard of Bellingham 2 step-daughters, June Wilson of Bellingham and Shirley Holz & husband Leo of Bellingham 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Mon., Oct. 8, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastor Steven Van Vleck officiating. Greenaces Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7Oct 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Charles Austin (Chuck) (Auty), age 82, resident of Bellingham for 43 years, died Sat., Oct. 3, 1998. He was born July 14, 1916 in Nooksack, WA to Leonard and Louise Huntley of Whatcom County. Charles was the son of a 9th generation American and a Norwegian immigrant. He went to Mt. Baker high school. As a young man during the Depression he traveled by freight, picking up odd jobs and singing in nightclubs. Charles married his childhood sweetheart, LaVera Elwood in 1940. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Charles loved children and was an avid sports enthusiast. He coached championship Little League baseball teams in the 1960's. Charles was a 40 year member of Labor Union 276 and was proud of the many large construction projects he was involved in. He was a 32 year member of the Bellingham Moose Lodge and a lifetime passionate Democrat. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Huntley and a sister, Irene Reed. Survived by his wife LaVera of 58 years; six children; Karen Baker (John) of Bothell; Susan Huntley of Gold Beach, OR; Marilyn Sarver of Kent; Charlene, Robert (Nancy), and Brian Huntley all of Bellingham; a brother, George Huntley of Sumner, WA; a sister, Elma Barton of Seattle; 15 grandchildren; Kim Jacobsen (Randy); Michelle Riley (Curtis); Lisa, David and Daniel Baker; Charles (Kathy) and Harlan Close; Neil, Ian, Nathaniel, and Amica Sarver; Adam, Derek (Jennifer), Todd and Charles Zuehlke; 6 great-grandchildren; LaRae and Jacob Clark; Kenneth and Jonathan Nishimoto; Madeline and Allison Zuehlke and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wed., Oct. 7, 9-10:45 a.m. and a funeral service at 11 a.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Fellowship following at the Moose Lodge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Oct 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Charles R. - Vienna, VA – Charles R. Huntley, 21, beloved son, passed away on February 18, 2000. Born June 24, 1978 in Centralia, WA to Douglas and Beryl Huntley. He lived his early years in Kodiak, AK and Bozeman, MT before residing in Taylor, UT for most of his school age years. He relocated to Cordova, AK with his mother at the start of his junior year of High School. He graduated cum laude from the Cordova High School in May 1996. He then attended the University of Alaska, Fairbanks campus for two years where he accepted a student-intern position with the CIA in Arlington, VA at the end of his sophomore year. He worked in the Directorate of Science and Technology, Engineering Development Group and was presently attending George Mason University, pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. While in agency employ, he performed in an outstanding manner and was awarded special agent recognition for his work during a Miami, FL field assignment. Charles touched and influenced many people in his short time with us and is very much missed by all who knew him. Charles is survived by his father and stepmother, Douglas and Julie Huntley Ogden, UT, his mother Beryl Taylor, Cordova, AK, two brothers, Wade and Joshua, his grandparents, Howard Huntley, Bellingham, WA, and Sam and Eileen Cahoon, Napavine, WA, his paternal aunt, Deborah Twardoski, Maternal aunts, Conni Call, Marla Goade, Janee Wolf, Lynn Dickinson, maternal uncle, Hugh Cahoon, and many cousins. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, March 1, 3 p.m. at Green Acres Memorial Cemetery, Ferndale, WA, where Charles will be laid to rest in the loving embrace of his grandmother, Edna Huntley. Rest in peace my son, my heart goes with you.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Donald Ray, 53, of Olympia, died Thursday (Dec. 9, 1982). He is survived by his wife, Judith, of Olympia, a son William A. Huntley of Olympia; and his parents, Myrtle and Chan Huntley of Bellingham. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Scottish Rite Temple in Bellingham. Ritualistic services will be held by officers of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F & AM.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Dec 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Edna of 2204 Whatcom St., died Monday, Sept. 6, 1993, in Bellingham. She was 72. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Steve Balvanz officiating. Born Feb. 19, 1921, in Gackle, ND, she was a resident of Whatcom County for 50 years. She married Howard Huntley on July 11, 1947. Mrs. Huntley was a member of Silver Beach Community Church. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham; son Douglas Huntley of Ogden, Utah; daughter Deborah Twardoski of Bellevue; brothers Alvin Tiede of Minneapolis and Fred Tiede of Tacoma; sisters Annetta Zimmerman of Gackle and Elsie Meidinger of Lodi, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Gilbert "Gib" died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997 at the age of 92 after a long illness at St. Francis Care Center. He was born October 25, 1905 in Webb, Iowa to John and Lucella Huntley. The family moved to Whatcom County in 1916. Gilbert worked as a logger for a short time then went to work for Bloedels in 1927 til 1946. He then went to Pacific Veneer and Plywood. He retired from P. M. Northwest in 1972. He was Boys Advisor and friend to many at Bellingham High Schools Tomahawk Club from 1947-1952. Gib had few hobbies but spent most of his life caring for his grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Marie of 70 years, son Dick and wife Patty, grandsons Gil and wife Darlene, Dick Jr. and wife Donna, Bob and wife Jyl, John and wife Tanna, great grandchildren Jared, Kevin, Jesse, Chad, Terra, Jake, Jeremy, Kesha, Joshua and Dakota. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wed. Dec. 3, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, Father Jay DeFaico officiant. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

HUNTLEY LaVera Gladys, age 89, of Bellingham, passed away Wed., Apr. 23, 2003 in Bellingham. She was born Sept. 25, 1913 in Fort Benton, MT the daughter of Robert Oscar and Effie Leone (Headley) Elwood and had been a Whatcom County resident for 84 years. LaVera graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1931 and attended the University of Washington. She married Charles Austin Huntley on Sept. 22, 1940 and was a member of the Bellingham Women of the Moose for 40 years. Survived by her children: Karen Baker & husband John of Bothell, Susan Huntley of Gold Beach, OR, Marilyn Sarver & Don Jay of Sumner, Charlene Huntley of Bellingham, Robert Huntley & Carol Seipel of Hanover, NH and Brian Huntley of Bellingham grandchildren: Kim Jacobsen & husband Randy, Michelle Riley & husband Curtis, Lisa Olson & husband Greg, David and Daniel Baker, Charles Close & wife Cathy, Harlan Close, Neil, Ian, Nathaniel and Amica LaVera Sarver great-grandchildren, LaRae and Jacob Clark and Kenneth and Jonathan Nishimoto sister, Betty Byrd of Ferndale sister-in-law, Elma Barton of Clear Lake brother-in-law, George Huntley of Sumner and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband in 1998 parents brothers, Alvin, Russell and Harry Elwood and sister, Mildred "Mickey" Huntley. Visitation will be held Sat., Apr. 26, noon at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Chaplain John Stump will be officiating. Interment will be on Mon., Apr. 28, 3:00 p.m. in Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Lee of 1806 Main St., Lynden died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1993, at the Christian Rest Home in Lynden. He was 86. At his request, no services will be held. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Born July 1, 1907, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, to John and Lucella Harriman Huntley, the family moved to Nooksack when he was five years old. Mr. Huntley worked for Weyerhaeuser Paper Mill in Aberdeen for 20 years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Lynden Camel's Club, he enjoyed playing pinochle, working in his garden, and hunting. Survivors include son Howard L. Huntley of Bremerton; daughter Betty Rickenbacker of Lynden; brother Gilbert Huntley of Bellingham; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Leroy, 82, of 667 E. Wiser Lake Road, Lynden, died Saturday (Jan. 24, 1987) in his home. He was born July 10, 1904, in Webb, Iowa and moved to the Lynden area as a boy with his parents, John and Lucella Huntley. He was a farmer and also worked at the Bloedel Donovan lumber mill in Bellingham. He later was a bus driver for the Lynden School District for 20 years. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Jorgenson of Aberdeen; a foster daughter, Betty Rickenbacher of Lynden; a foster son, Howard Huntley of Bremerton; five brothers, Russell Huntley, Tim Huntley, Chan Huntley and Gilbert Huntley, all of Bellingham, and Lee Huntley of Lynden; a sister, Oma Little of Bellingham; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Unity Church of Bellingham, with the Rev. Peter Rhea officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. (From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 1987)

HUNTLEY, Marie Louise, age 96 of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2003 after a short illness at Shuksan Health Care Center. She was born in Vancouver, B.C. on May 2, 1907 to Pete and Clara Comeau. She was married to Gilbert Huntley for 70 years and lived in Whatcom County since 1928. He preceded her in death in 1997. Marie was a member of Assumption Church, Catholic Daughters of America, St. Joseph Auxiliary, and a volunteer for St. Joseph Hospital. She worked at JC Penney for many years and after retirement, worked for Good Earth Nutrition. Marie is survived by her son Richard, wife Pat; her sister Laurie McPherson of California; four grandson Gilbert, wife Dar; Richard Jr., wife Donna; Robert, wife Jyl; John, wife Tanna, all of Whatcom County; ten great-grandchildren Jared, Chad, Kevin, Terra, Dakota, Jesse, Jake, Kesha, Jeremy, & Josh; & three great-great-grandsons Kaleb, Hayden, and Kyler. A visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 15 from 12-5 p.m. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 16 at Assumption Church, with Father Frank Schuster officiating. A Graveside Service will follow at Greenacres Cemetery. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center Broadway at Eldridge.

HUNLEY, Mary L., age 90, 2501 E St., passed away Tues., Aug. 1, 1978. Surviving are 1 son, Jack of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mildred Jenkins of Bellingham and Margaret Moors of Sedro Woolley; 1 brother, John Noland of Sedro Woolley; 7 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTLEY, Mildred Florence - Visitation for Mildred "Mickey" Florence Huntley of Bellingham will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to noon Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale. A memorial service with closed casket will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rex Watt officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Huntley died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was 88. Born Jan. 16, 1911, to Robert and Effie (Headley) Elwood in Sutton, Neb., she lived in Fort Benton, Mont., before moving to Whatcom County. She was a 1929 Mount Baker High School graduate. In 1931, she married Leroy Huntley. They divorced in 1957. Mrs. Huntley worked for Needhams Nursing Home for many years. She enjoyed her vegetable and floral gardens and was known for her cooking. Her hobbies included reading, playing the harmonica, crocheting and making quilts and afghans. Her three brothers, one grandchild and one great-grandchild died previously. Survivors include her daughters Betty Rickenbaucker of Lynden and Barbara Jorgenson of Aberdeen son Howard Huntley of Bremerton sisters LaVera Huntley of Bellingham and Betty Byrd of Ferndale nine grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

HUNTLEY, Russell J., age 94, of Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 1992. Born September 1, 1897 in Sioux City, Iowa to John and Loucella Huntley, he moved to Whatcom County in 1912. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna and daughter Helen; survived by his son Howard and wife Edna Huntley of Bellingham; grandson, Douglas and wife Julie Huntley of Ogden, Utah; granddaughter, Deborah and husband Joseph Twardoski of Bellevue, WA; 3 great grandsons, Charles, Wade and Joshua Huntley of Ogden. Graveside service Wednesday, March 25, 1992, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Dr. Wilford Gunderson officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 1992)

HUNTLEY, Timothy H. - Funeral services for Timothy H., 92, will be at 11 am Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel. Pastor Steve Van Vleck and Dr. Wilfred Gunderson will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Huntley, of Bellingham, died Jan. 10, (1992) at Alderwood Park Care Center. He was born Feb. 24 1899, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa to John and Lucella Huntley. In 1940, Mr. Huntley married his wife, Betsy, who survives him. He worked for an engineer for Western State Hospital in Steilacoom until retiring in 1966. Mr. Huntley enjoyed gardening and was a member of Evergreen Community Church. Other survivors include his daughters, June Wilson of Bellingham, Shirley Holz of Bellingham, Evelyn Engholm of Bridgeport, Gloria Bjornstad of Tacoma and Dolores Bjornstad of Bellingham; his brothers, Russell and Gilbert Huntley of Bellingham and Lee Huntley of Lynden; sister Oma Little of Lynden; 20 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jan 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUNTOON, Margie (Mitchell) passed away peacefully October 8, 2009 after a nine year battle with breast cancer. She was born June 8, 1957 in Bellingham to Jim and Anita Mitchell. A viewing will be available at Valley Funeral, 6512 Guide Meridian Rd., on Wednesday, October 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. A memorial service will be held at the Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Lynden, WA at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16th. A graveside service will be held later that day at 2:00 p.m., Saxon Cemetery, in Acme, WA. Arrangements are under the care of Valley Funeral & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Oct 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUOTTE, Roy N., 72, of 4157 Northwest Road died Sunday (Feb. 4, 1990) at a nursing home. A private service is being held. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Huotte was born Jan 26, 1918, in Vancouver, B.C. and had been a Bellingham resident most of his life. He married Wilden Johnston May 26, 1951 in Ferndale. He was a traffic controller for Bellingham Cold Storage. He worked in the office at Stokley-Van Camp Inc. before that. Mr. Huotte was a life member of the Bellingham Elks No. 194. He was a past member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Wilden; a daughter Joyce Borden of Puyallup; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUOTTE, Wilden L. of Bellingham died Monday, Oct. 13, 1997. She was 77 and a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Born July 20, 1920, to Arthur C. and Louise Johnston in Ferndale, Mrs. Huotte attended Meridian schools and graduated from Meridian High School in 1939. Mrs. Huotte completed the nursing program at St. Luke's Hospital in 1943, and was commissioned in the Army Nurse Corps. She served as a first lieutenant in the 202nd General Hospital and 85th Evacuation Hospital in Europe during World War II. Later, she was office nurse for Dr. Ralph Taylor and an industrial nurse for ARCO Products Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, whom she married in 1951, daughter Joyce Huyotte (sic) Borden, twin brother, Willard Johnston, sister Mabel Hamel and brother Merle Johnston. Survivors include her brother Irvin Johnston, son-in-law Merv Borden, two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. At her request, no services will be held. Her ashes will be placed in the family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

HURD, Harry W., 78, Mount Vernon, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 1969) in Skagit Valley Hospital after a long illness. Private memorial services will be held Saturday. A graduate of Bellingham High School, he attended Bellingham Normal (WWCSC) and received a degree in pharmacy in Chicago in 1912. Mr. Hurd worked in Bellingham, Seattle, Oak Harbor and Coupeville, where he owned his own drug store, retiring in 1958. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon; Whidbey Island Lodge 15, F&AM, and Elks Lodge 194 of Bellingham. Surviving are his widow, Alberta of Mount Vernon; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Napier of Chula Vista Calif.; a son Harry of Oak Harbor, and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jan 1969) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HURD, Lynne Julia, age 36, of Deming, passed away Thurs., Sept. 13, 2001, in Deming. She was born Feb. 1, 1965, in Aberdeen, to Doug and Julie (Florence) Nicholson and had been a Whatcom County resident for 35 years. She married Harry Hurd on July 22, 1989, in Maple Falls. Survived by her husband, parents, grandmother Jean Florence, sister Janet Kettle, & husband Dave and many family and friends. A memorial service will be held Fri., Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Sep 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HURLBERT, Harold Louis Sr., age 93, passed away Friday, June 10, 2005. He was a 52-year resident of Whatcom County. Harold was born April 18, 1912, in Leroy, Wisconsin, and raised in the Horican Marsh area. He was a lifelong avid duck hunter, fisherman and trap shooter, winning many shooting trophies and several Washington State Honors. At age 82, he scored a perfect 100 and held the State record for being the oldest person in registered competition to do so. He was nicknamed the "Bird Man" for the colorful wooden birds he hand made, which would fly in the wind and were seen in many yards around the county. He was a 65-year member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union and worked on refineries in Whatcom and Skagit Counties and other industrial projects. Harold is survived by his wife Peggy of 59 years; daughters Linda and John Jensen, Beverly and Ron Owen; sons Gerald Hurlbert, Ronald and Edna Hurlbert, Harold Jr. and Dorothy Hurlbert, all from Whatcom County; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. One of his favorite poems was: (omitted) There will be no service per his request. The family thanks St. Francis Extended Care Center, Whatcom Hospice, caregivers, the Visiting Nurses and all who made his passing comfortable and peaceful.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jun 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HURLBUT, Charles (Chuck), age 82, passed away Dec. 3, 2009 in Bellingham, WA. at Evergreen North Cascade Health & Rehab Center after a long illness. Born in Bellingham May 30, 1927 to Charles and Marion Hurlbut. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeannine Hurlbut, daughters, Terri (Jim) Harber, Lori (Scott) Richardson, Kari (Jeff) Olson, 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Sisters, Jackie Trivett, Nila Bajema, Virginia Rorvig, numerous nieces and nephews. Chuck served in the Merchant Marines in the 1940's. He was a local businessman, was a member of the Elk's Club and Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Private family service will be held Monday, Dec. 7th at Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Dec 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HURLEY, Mary E. of Las Vegas died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998. She was 80. Service and burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Dec. 17, 1917, in Nanaimo, B.C.., she lived in Santa Ana, Calif., before moving to Las Vegas. Survivors include sons Robert Hurley of Santa Barbara, Calif and Patrick Hurley of Las Vegas; and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HURT, Rilda Ruth passed away on August 8, (2004) at St Joseph Hospital after a long illness. Born Rilda Ruth Collins on October 5, 1926, she lived most of her life in Whatcom County attending Harmony Elementary and Mt. Baker High School. She married Frank Hurt of Missouri in 1954, while he was stationed at Bremerton Naval Shipyard. The couple enjoyed a long life together traveling the United States and Canada camping, and making friends. Rilda always had a big smile that won the hearts of many. Her personal interests included camping with her husband, playing Bingo, playing cards, country music, and making new friends she never had enough friends and was always ready to meet someone new. She is now with her mother and sister playing a card game of some sort, waiting to greet some of her friends and make more. There are many that miss her already. She leaves behind her husband, a sister in Oregon, numerous nephews and nieces in Washington, Oregon, and Missouri, a sister-in- law and many family members. She surely will be missed by all. A memorial service will be held Friday August 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home. Come in everyday attire so if she happens to look down she will recognize you. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUSEBY, Henry J., aged 39 years, passed away at Salem, Ore., Tuesday, May 2, following an accident. Sergeant Huseby had been in the U.S. army the past eighteen months and was stationed at Marfa army airfield at Marfa, Texas. Previous to his entry into service he was engaged in farming on Lummi Island where he was also a member of the Grange. Surviving is his sister, Anna Marie Huseby, of Seattle, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Monday, May 8, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Lummi island cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald Sunday, May 7, 1944 p. 17)

HUSMAN, Fred H. - Visitation for Fred H. Husman of Bellingham will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Richard Husman officiating. Mr. Husman died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1996 at Christian Health Care Center. He was 95. Born July 21, 1901 to Henry and Emilia Helling Husman in Peoria Ill., he moved to Whatcom County in 1991. He married Susan Mulholland on May 16, 1925 in Kewanee, Ill. She died in 1982. Mr. Husman worked for Walworth Valve Co. in Illinois and Missouri for 50 years, retiring in 1969. He then moved to Ventura, Calif., where he lived for 19 years. He enjoyed golfing. Survivors include son Richard Husman of Bellingham, daughter Marabeth Barkman of Ojai, Calif., four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Nov 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUSS, Jean Kay passed away Monday, July 31, 2006 in Bellingham. She was 66, born June 18, 1940 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Arthur and Gladys (Bray) Spieckerman. Jean earned her Masters Degree in Education, and taught primary school at a military base in Germany for over 30 years. She was a beloved teacher, who earned the respect of both students and fellow teachers. She married Martin Huss in Germany. Jean enjoyed photography and baking cookies for neighbors. She played pool at the Senior Center in Lynden, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Jean was very generous, and taught those around her to enjoy life. She was always optimistic and cheerful, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Martin who passed away in 1995. She is survived by her brother Jerry Spieckerman; sister-in-law Bobbie McMahon; niece Julie Spieckerman; and Martin's family in Germany. A celebration of Jean's life will be held Saturday, August 12, at 1 p.m. in the Whatcom Room at Moles Bellingham Funeral Home on Lakeway.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUSSEY, Loretta M. (Dorn), age 67 of Lynden, died Friday, January 28, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Memorial funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan 31, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Everson. Born January 15, 1938, Loretta was the daughter of Harry A. and Hazel (Tennant) Dorn. A lifetime county resident, she was married to Lloyd Hussey in Lynden on May 26, 1956. Loretta will be remembered for her love of gardening, crocheting, needlework and her generous spirit in helping others. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, she especially enjoyed sharing the Bible's hope of living forever on a paradise earth with her friends and neighbors. Loretta herself had great faith that she would again live forever with perfect health, as stated at Isaiah 33:24, thereby once again being able to enjoy gardening, crocheting and perfect life with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Lloyd; daughter Brenda of Lynden, son Harold of Texas; four grand and one great-grandchild and sister Donna Pritchett of Yakima. Besides her parents, she was preceded by a sister Marjorie Lawson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUSTAD, Donna Jean, age 46, 1486 Haveman Rd., Lynden, passed away on Sat. Aug. 20, (1977). A lifetime county resident, Mrs. Hustad had been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and is survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Patricia Alvarado of Nooksack, Mrs. Sandra McNamar of Blaine, Cynthia Vollrath, Nooksack and Vickie Vollrath of Blaine, a son, Richard Hoy of Redmond, her mother, Mrs. Cecil Saar of Lynden, 2 step-sons, Patrick & Mark Vollrath of Mt. Vernon, 2 sisters, Mrs. Nina Craft of Lynden and Mrs. Bonnie Jones of Lynnwood, a brother, Victor Solum of Seattle, 9 grandchildren, and her grandmother, Mrs. Hester Shaw of Lynden. At her request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUSTEAD, Agnes M., age 84 of Bellingham, WA, died March 9, 1997 at Mt. Baker Care Center. She was born July 18, 1912 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to John and Anna (Johnson) Hansen. Agnes married Harold Hustead May 1935 in Olympia, WA. They moved to Whatcom Co. in 1940. Mrs. Hustead was a member of the Lutheran Church, Culinary and Beverage Workers Union, and Elks Club. She was an avid Bingo player. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hustead in 1992, four brothers, and one sister. Survived by her sister, Helen Lundquist of Hoquiam, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HUSTON, Minnie K., 103, a daughter of Bellingham pioneers, died Sunday (May 3, 1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Huston, 1509 E. Victor St., was born July 7, 1883 in North Bellingham to John and Anna Hagler, early settlers of the community. She lived here all her life. Mrs. Huston was a former member of the Grand Army of the Republic of the Civil War Auxiliary, and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Her husband, Thomas Huston, died earlier. Survivors include a daughter Doris Swanson of Seattle; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren and one great-niece. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 May 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUTCHINGS, Marion, age 95 of Blaine passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, January 6, 2007. She was born on February 11, 1911 in New Westminster, British Columbia to William and Harriet (Mitchell) Askew. Marion graduated from The Duke of Connaught High School in New Westminster and was the valedictorian of her graduating class. She married Robert Hutchings, Jr. on June 26, 1965 in Los Angeles and moved to Whatcom County in 1987. Marion retired from Unocal after 28 years of service as a certified professional secretary and she became a member of the Unocal Retirees Association. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; sister Greta Curry; brother Alan Askew; and her grandson Jordan Drake. Marion is survived by her son Thomas Drake (Sally) of Vancouver, B.C.; stepdaughters Gloria Linzy of Fair Oaks, CA; Demaris Schlueter o Roseville, CA; and Deborah Binder of Castle Rock, CO; sister Patricia Fletcher of Peachland, B.C.; ten grandchildren, including Tad, Gail, Steven, Adam and her great-grandson, Jordan Drake; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. A Memorial Service and Reception will be held in New Westminster, B.C. on Sunday, February 11, 2007, her 96th birthday, the location to be determined. All who knew her are welcome to attend.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUTCHINSON, Bryce Arvard, age 85, formerly of Lynden, died in Riverside, CA June 13, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 64 yrs. Mildred; sons Karl and Wayne; daughter-in-law Suzi; sister Myrne Bailey of Ferndale; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Interment will be at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside, CA.

HUTCHINSON, Earl, age 93 of 700-32nd Street, Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 1982. He came to Whatcom County in 1940 and resided in Lynden until his retirement from North Washington Implement company, and then moved to Bellingham. He was a member of the United Methodist Church; the Masonic Lodge in Albion, Nebraska; and the Lynden OES. He leaves to survive his wife Tela of Bellingham; 1 son Bryce and his wife Mildred Hutchinson of Riverside, California; 1 daughter, Myrne and her husband Joy Bailey of Ferndale; 3 sisters, Viola Day of Bellingham; Martha Young of Omaha, Nebraska; and Lilly Bowman of Fullerton, Nebraska; 2 grandsons, Karl Hutchinson of Tacoma; Wayne Hutchinson of Reddlin, California; 5 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 18 at 3 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HUTCHINSON, Utelea (Tela), age 94 of 700-32nd Street, Bellingham passed away Friday, July 6, 1984 in a Bellingham area nursing home. She had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1939, was a member of the United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Lynden OES. She is survived by 1 son, Bryce Hutchinson and his wife Mildred of Riverside, California; 1 daughter, Myrne and her husband Joy Bailey of Ferndale; 2 grandsons, Karl Hutchinson of Toppenish; Wayne Hutchinson of Redlands, California; 5 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HYDE, Coral Lee (nee Weatherby), born January 16, 1926, passed from this earth on Wednesday, February 6, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Donnelly Hyde, and her daughter, Donna Hyde Anderson. She is survived by her four children, Michael Shone of CA, Joseph Shone of Redmond, WA, Robin Anderson of Glacier, WA, and Tamara Rowe of the family home. She is also survived by her only sister, Florence Abela and her husband Frank. She had 11 grand children and nine great grand children. Prior to returning to her home town of Bellingham in 1986, she resided in Everett, WA for twenty years, where she was a well known artist, who shared her talents by teaching classes in ceramics, china painting, oil painting, watercolors and antique replica dolls. She and her husband Howard were avid Harley Davidson owners/riders as well. A family memorial service will be held in the spring.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HYDE, Howard Donnelly - At his request, there will be no funeral services for Howard Donnelly Hyde of Bellingham. Mr. Hyde died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at his home. He was 83. Born Dec. 26, 1916, to Herbert and Helen Hyde in Rome, N.Y., he graduated from Everett High School. Mr. Hyde served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. From 1939 to 1946, he lived in Bellingham before moving to Everett. He returned to Bellingham in 1985. On March 3, 1966, he married Coral Lee Weatherby in Everett. Mr. Hyde worked as a fish processor. Mr. Hyde was a charter member of the Mount Baker Motorcycle Club. He also was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and Teamsters Local No. 38. His hobbies included flying, stunt flying in airshows and building his own biplane. His daughter, Donna Hyde, died in 1994. His brother John Hyde also died previously. Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons Richard Hyde of Seattle, Joseph Shone of Kirkland and Michael Shone of Eureka, Calif. daughters Tamara Rowe of the family home and Robin Anderson of Maple Falls 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HYLAND, Daniel David died on Sunday morning, September 25, 2005, at his home on Weidkamp Road, in Lynden. Dan was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on May 17, 1933. His varied work experiences took him to many parts of the globe, from the high arctic, to Australia, to the Sudan. He became a licensed pilot at age 25, and spent many years as a commercial pilot, which he loved. Dan married Jennie Stolte in Cape Town, South Africa, on October 27, 1970. Their daughter Naomi was born there in 1973. Dan, Jennie and Naomi settled in Lynden in 1976. Dan will be greatly missed by his family and friends. At his request there will be no service. Family and friends are welcome to an open house in memory of Dan at his home, 9005 Weidkamp Road, Lynden, Saturday, October 1, from 2-5 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Sep 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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