WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES HANSE - HARK
HANSEY, Mark Brian - Memorial service for Mark Brian Hansey, age 27, of 701 So. Kingsley Drive, Los Angeles, will be Tuesday March 20 at 1 p.m. at Birchwood Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mark Hansey passed away Thurs. March 15, 1984. A lifetime resident of Bellingham, residing in Los Angeles for the past 1 1/2 years, he is survived by his parents, Don & Ginger Hansey of city; 2 brothers, Randy & wife Karen L. Hansey of city, Brent & wife Patty Hansey of Everson; 1 sister, Karen Hansey of city; grandmothers, Gladys Hansey of city and Marie LaBarr of E. Wenatchee; 2 nephews, Jason & Lucas and 1 niece Melanie; an aunt & uncle, Barbara & Jim Dove of Los Angeles. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 14, 1956 Bellingham]
HANSSEN, Echo C., age 85, of 2245 Lummi Shore Rd., passed away Tues. Sept. 2, 1980. Mrs. Hanssen was a 70 year resident of this community and a life member of Pythian Sisters. She is survived by 1 son George B. Hanssen; a daughter, Mrs. Dolores McKay both City; 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Graveside service Fri. Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. Harold Lawrence officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
HANSSEN, Elaine - A graveside service for Elaine Hanssen, 51, of 2185 Seamount Drive, Ferndale, will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Bayview Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne Bohling will officiate. Miss Hanssen died Monday, March 30, 1992. She was born Feb. 24, 1941, in Bellingham and was a life-long resident of Whatcom County. Survivors include her mother Lucille Hanssen of Bellingham; her brother Otto J. Hanssen of Bellevue; and two nieces. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
HANSSEN, Lucille, age 86, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, January 16, 1997 in Highland Convalescent Center. Born January 24, 1910 in Ferndale, WA to Olaf and Helen (Farstad) Hansen, she was a resident of this community since 1935; devoted and loving mother, sister and wife to husband, Otto. She was loved and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her husband, in 1983, she is survived b son, Otto J. Hanssen, D.D.S.; daughter-in-law, Marilee; 3 grandchildren, all of Bellevue, WA; sister, Florence Jorgenson; brother-in-law, Jorgen Jorgenson, both of Bellingham. Memorial Service Sunday, January 19, 1997, 12:30 p.m., Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Wayne Bohling officiating. Private burial Bayview Cemetery.
HANSSEN, Otto - Funeral service for Otto Hanssen, age 81, of 902 Otis St., will be Friday Oct. 19, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Anderson officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Hanssen passed away Friday Oct. 12, 1984. He is survived by his wife Lucille, 1 son, Dr. Otto Hanssen of Seattle, & daughter Elaine Hanssen of city. A Bellingham resident for 57 years, he was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway & Carpenters Union Local No. 756. [b. June 8, 1903 Tromso, Norway]
HANSSEN, Ruth J., age 89 passed away on Friday, October 12, 2007 in Bellingham. She was born on August 31, 1918 in Athabasca Landing, Alberta, Canada to Harry and Clara (Todd) Reamer. Ruth lived in Bellingham most of her life and graduated from Whatcom High School in 1936. She married George Hanssen in 1939 and the couple had over 62 wonderful years together before he preceded her in death in 2002. Ruth worked for Sears and in the Ferndale school system for many years. She loved to travel in their RV and enjoyed fishing and beachcombing. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by son, Jack Hanssen; daughter, Kathy Card; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Dr. A Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Moles-Funeral Home-Ferndale Chapel, 2039 Main Street, Ferndale. "Do not grieve for me. I had a wonderful life. Remember me with a smile on your face and love in your heart."- Ruth. Moles Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HANSTEAD, Ernest R. "Tony", 84, Burlington, died Monday, November 27, 1989 at United General Hospital. He was born May 26, 1905, at Fir Island, Skagit County. He began employment with Puget Sound Power and Light Company in Bellingham in 1923. He retired after 42 1/2 years as a crew foreman. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 77, Seattle; Township Street Church of Christ, Sedro-Woolley; Burlington Masonic Lodge No. 254; was a past worthy patron of Holly Chapter No. 199, Order of Eastern Star, Burlington; and was a former volunteer fireman for the Burlington Fire Department. His marriage to May Gower took place May 27, 1932, in East Stanwood. Surviving are his wife, May, at home; one daughter and son-in-law, Carmen and Ronald Duckworth, Burlington; one [step]son and daughter-in-law, Bob and June Gower, Burlington; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three sisters, Eleanor Christofferson, North Bend, Oregon, Gladys Smith, Anacortes, and Jean Eggers, Burlington; one sister-in-law, Genevieve Hanstead, Bellingham; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by one grandson; two sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 1, at the Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington. Masonic rites will be conducted and Brian Burch will officiate. Interment will be in the Bow Cemetery.
HANSTEAD, Fayetta - Visitation for Fayetta Hanstead of Bellingham will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Madsen officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Hanstead died Saturday, April 29, 1995 at Sehome Park Convalescent Center. She was 89. Born July 5, 1905 to Lucius and Ada Pelton Stearns in Mount Vernon, she attended Mount Vernon schools. She married Henry Ely Hanstead in September 1922. They lived in Avon and Sedro-Woolley before moving to Bellingham in 1941. Mrs. Hanstead was a grocery checker at Valley Market and Anderson Brothers Groceries for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Local No. 40 of Plumbers and Pipefitters Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Hanstead enjoy boating and spending time at the family cabin on Orcas Island. She also loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976, sisters Ruth Hiatt and Dorothy Hunter and her brother, Wilfred Stearns. Survivors include sons Eugene H. Hanstead of Lynden, Robert W. Hanstead and Eddie C. Hanstead, both of Bellingham, and William D. Hanstead of Soap Lake; daughters Lois F. Lind of Edmonds and Sandra J. York of Bellingham; sisters Elizabeth Marks of Bellingham and Ada Junie Smith of Bothell; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HANSTEAD, Henry E., age 73 of 2505 McKenzie St. passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, (1976). Mr. Hanstead had been a resident of this community for the past 36 years, was a retired plumber and member of Plumbers Union Local No. 40. Surviving wife, Faye; 4 sons, Ed Hanstead, Eugene Hanstead, both of City, William Hanstead, Mt. Lake Terrace and Robert Hanstead, city; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lois Lind of Edmonds and Mrs. Sandra York, city; 2 brothers, Arnold Hanstead of Mt. Vernon and Walter Hanstead of Seattle; 4 sisters, Mrs. Rose Carlson, Mrs. Evelyn Francis, Mrs. Violet Valentine all of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Mildred Arp of Snohomish, 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Thompson officiating. Cremation.
HAPPLEY, John H., age 80 years, who resided at 1200 East Maple St., passed away in a local hospital on Friday, May 10, (1957) following a brief illness. Mr. Happley had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives include five nieces, Mrs. Frances Woodruff, Freeport, Long Island; Mrs. Mabel Ellis, Everson, Washington; Mrs. Lectione Sanderson, Sedro Woolley, Wash.; Mrs. Juanita Johnston, Newberg, Ore.; Mrs. Rosa Houser, Columbus, Kansas; one nephew, Leonas Hickox, Woodburn, Ore. The Rev. Harold E. Penahlurick will officiate at funeral services on Thursday, May 16 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
HARACICH, Edward L., age 54, of Hollywood, Calif., passed away at Adak, Alaska, May 12, (1948). Mr. Haracich had resided in this community for many years and was a graduate of Whatcom High School and the State Normal School of Bellingham and a member of the Catholic Church. Deceased was a veteran of World war I and had for the past 25 years been in Alaska. Surviving relatives are the widow, Helen; three daughters, Miss Jessuli Haracich, Mrs. Merreley Smith and Mrs. Patricia Dunthy, all of Hollywood Calif.; two brothers, Joe Hershey, and Tony, of Bellingham; four sisters, Miss Annie Haracich, of Bellingham, Mrs. Al Linseth and Mrs. William Duncan, of Seattle, and Mrs. Earl Butler, of Lopez Island; also one grandson. Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Father O'Brien at the Church of Assumption Wednesday, June 9, at 9 a.m., under the direction of the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
HARACICH, Leo J., age 55, of 1611 Alabama, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, July 2, (1947). Mr. Haracich had beeen a life resident of this community, a veteran of World War I, a logger and fisherman and a member of the Church of Assumption. Surviving relatives are three brothers, Anthony Haracich annd J. L. Hershey, of Bellingham, and Edward Haracich, of Dutch Harbor, Alaska; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Martinolich, of Bellingham, Mrs. Al Lindseth and Mrs. William Duncan, both of Seattle, and Mrs. Earl Butler, of Lopez, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Requiem mass will be celebrated in the Church of Assumption by the Right Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, Saturday, July 5, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
HARACICH, Tony D., age 75 who resided at 1611 Alabama St. passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 15, (1963). Mr. Haracich had resided in Bellingham his entire lifetime and was a retired millworker. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Holy Names Society. He leaves to survive, 4 sisters, Mrs. Anna Martinolich of the family residence, Mrs. Elsie Lindseth and Mrs. Mary Duncan both of Seattle, Mrs. Edith Butler of Lopez Island, also numerous nieces and nephews. Requiem December 18, at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the assumption. Interment Bayview Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home.
HARBECK, Ralph E., age 81, a Marblemount resident, died Wed. in Mount Vernon. Born ept. 21, 1896 in Michigan. He was raised in Everett. A graduate of Washington State University, he did graduate work at Columbus Lutheran College and later taught at the University of Washington. In 1924, he joined the U.S. Forest Service retiring in 1958. His wife, Dorothy preceded him in death in 1967. Mr. Harbeck was a member of St. Catherine's Mission of Concrete, WSU Alumni Association and the National Rifle Association. Survived by 2 stepsons, Harry Martin of Marblemount, Kenneth Martin of Ocean Shores; also 2 brothers and 4 grandchildren. Rosary will be said Friday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherine's Mission in Concrete. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Sat., 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart Church in Sedro Woolley.
HARBERD, Arnold, age 59 who resided at 6904 Frazier St., Vancouver, B.C. passed away January 15, 1982 at his residence in Birch Bay Village. Mr. Harberd was the owner & president of Hamilton Mortuary in Vancouver, B.C. He leaves to survive his wife Mary & sons residing in Vancouver. Funeral services & entombment will be held this coming week in Vancouver, B.C. Local arrangements by Veroske Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
HARBAUGH, Verona Marie, age 77, passed away in Santa Anna, CA on November 30, 2003. She was born January 10, 1926 to Oskar and Lena Ebe in Custer, WA and graduated from Washington State College in 1947 with a BA in Home Economics. She married Donal Harbaugh July 12, 1952. She worked as a nursery school teacher in Encino, CA and as a secretary at Los Angeles State College. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Dora Iverson of Ferndale, Frances Bryant of Ferndale, Leonard Ebe of Ferndale, Irene Ballode of Colorado and Edith Brown of Portland, OR. She was preceded in death by her brother Aloys Ebe. There will be a Vigil Service on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, officiated by Father Mathew O'Leary. Arrangements by The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Dec 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARBIN, Patricia Louise, age 19, of Darrington, passed away following an auto accident Sunday, June 26, (1949). Miss Harbin had formerly been a resident of Deming for 17 years, where she had attended the Mr. Baker grade and high schools and had graduated from the Darrington high school this year. Deceased had been a member of the Deming Presbyterian Church and had been very active in the Christian Endeaver and other church activities. Surviving relatives are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Harbin Sr. at home, and one brother, Floyd Jr., of Deming, also numerous aunts and uncles. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott, Friday, July 1. at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
HARBKE, Albert C. - Bellingham resident Albert C. Harbke, 92, died Thursday (Dec. 13, 1990) in a local hospital. Mr. Harbke, of 3903 E. Cliffside Drive, was born Oct. 5, 1898, in Webster, S.D., and had been a local resident since 1948. He had been a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham, a life member of B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 194, the A and A Scottish Rite Freemansonry in Tacoma, Affi Temple of the Shriners in Tacoma, and worked in the retail shoe industry. He married Bessie K. Bryan 48 years ago in Tacoma. She survives at a local nursing home. Other survivors include nephew Bill Harbke of Tacoma. At the request of the family, there will be no service. Entombment will be in the Garden Wing Mausoleum of Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
HARBKE, Bessie K., 83, of 3903 E. Cliffside Drive died Wednesday (Jan. 23, 1991) in Bellingham. She was born to William W. and Anna Bryan on June 28, 1907, in Tacoma. She married Albert C. Harbke on June 5, 1948. They moved that year to Bellingham. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Mrs. Harbke worked for several years for Rhodes Brothers Department Store in Tacoma. Survivors include nieces and nephews. At her request, no service will be held. The body will be entombed at Greenacres Mausoleum at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
HARBO, Andrew, age 76, of 1421 East Victor Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, October 10, (1949). Mr. Harbo was a resident of Bellingham for the past 18 years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, the Danish Brotherhood and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, William Matthews Post No. 1585 of Bellingham. He leaves to survive his widow, Jensine at home; three sons, Roald A., of Denver, Earl J., of Everett, Lyle M. of Yakutat, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. George Pickett, of this city; three grandchildren, Doris Jean Pickett, of this city, Douglas E. Harbo, of Everett, and Arlene May Harbo, of Yukatat, Alaska. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Gordon Loren, Thursday, October 13, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
HARBO, Earl J., age 47, of Flint, Mich, passed away in that city Tuesday, April 21, (1959). Mr. Harbo was a branch manager for Fuller Brush Co., and had lived in Everett for 16 years and Seattle for seven years before moving to Flint two years ago; was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Flint, Mich., and was a member of BPOE No. 479, Everett, Wash. Surviving relatives include the widow, Joanne at the family home; a son, Douglas at home; a sister, Mrs. May Pickett of Coos Bay, Ore.; two brothers, Roald Harbo of Denver, Colo., and Lyle Harbo of Tacoma, and three nieces. The remains will be received by Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 28, at 1 p.m. from the Lake City Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be conducted at 5 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Wash.
HARBO, Jensine, 77, 1421 E. Victor St., passed away at home Monday, January 27, (1958). Mrs Harbo had resided in this community for the past 27 years; was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, the United Spanish-American Veterans Auxiliary, and of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors are three sons, Rold (sic) A., of Denver, Colo., Earl J., of Flint, Mich., and Lyle M., of Tacoma; one daughter, Mrs. May C. Pickett, of Coos Bay, Ore.; four grandchildren, Mrs. Doris Jean Brown, of Coos Bay, Douglas Hrbo, of Flint, Mich., and Arlene and Linda Harbo, both of Tacoma; 1 great grandchild, David Harbo, of Coos Bay, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Sofie Hansen, of Spokane and Mrs. Marie Jensen, of Anoke, Minn.; two brothers, Bernhardt Jacobsen, of Spokane and Carl Jacobsen of Portland, Ore. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by pastor Albert C. Tinberg, Friday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
HARDAN, Anna J., 1000 S.W. 130th, passed away Sun., Nov. 13th, (1977). Beloved mother of Billy M. Hardan, Puyallup, Mrs. Lorena Gambill, Camano Island, Mrs. Annetta M. Kale, sister of Mrs. May Ferch both of Seattle, William J. Hansen, Innisvail, Alberta, Canada, Chris Hansen. Harry Hansen, both B'ham. 4 grandsons, 1 granddaughter & 12 great grandchildren. Former member VFW No. 4314 Seattle. Services Tues. Nov. 15th, 3 p.m. Washington Memorial Funeral Home. Burial Washington Memorial Park, Seattle.
HARDAN, Archie Burrell, 3008 Lynn St., age 74, passed away at home Friday, August 2, (1974). A life resident, Mr. Hardan was a truck drive. He attended the Birch Bay High School and served in the Merchant Marines in World War I. Surviving are his wife, Clara; 2 sons, Burrell, City; William Andrew, Seattle; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Leonard, Quincy, Illinois; Berty, City; a sister, Mrs. Olive Thon, City. Services will be conducted by Rev. Grant Whipple Monday, August 5 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDAN, Bert N., age 86, formerly of 717 11th St., City, passed away in Kirkland, Wash., Thurs., Oct. 11, 1979. Mr. Hardan was a retired plywood worker at the Mt. Baker Plywood Co. and a lifetime resident until moving to Kirkland after the death of his wife Myrtle in 1970. He is survived by 3 sons, William Hardan, Seattle; Roger Hardan, Meridian, Miss.; and Orville Ervin, Camano Island; 3 daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Gehiring of Bellevue, Mrs. Dorothy June Hardan Haskins of Spokane and Mrs. Myrtle Grace Sodoroff Jeffries Steiger of LaCross; 1 sister, Mrs. Olive Thon, City; numerous grandchildren including Cora Lee Terresa Little (Mrs. Charles G.) and Kathlyn Barbara Haskins and Kenneth M. Haskins Jr., all of Spokane, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held Wed., Oct. 17, 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Oct 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDAN, Clara, age 73 of 3008 Lynn St., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, (1976). Mrs. Hardan had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Surviving sons, Burrell of Bellingham, William Andrew of Seattle; 5 brothers, Arnie Anderson of Custer, Oscar Anderson of Ferndale, Albert Anderson of Bellingham, Dave Anderson of Pottsdam, New York and Ole Anderson of Seattle; 1 sister, Mrs. Armeda Breivik, Bellingham and 9 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDAN, Hazel E., age 85, of 5445 Northwest Rd. B'ham. passed away Fri. Aug. 19, (1977). Mrs. Hardan was a resident of N. B'ham. for 70 years. Was a member of the N. B'ham. Ladies Aide, the N. B'ham. Chapter of the Orthopedic Guild & Ferndale Jet Oldsters. She is survived by 2 daughters; Rita Byrne of Ferndale & Vera Willet & her husband Orin of Bellingham. 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Mon. Aug. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
HARDAN, Lester David, age 55 years, a resident of 1270 Northwest Road, passed away at his home, Monday evening, July 22, (1946) after a brief illness. Mr. Hardon had been a resident of this county his entire lifetime and for a number of years worked for the Lind Gravel Company. He is survived by the widow, Hazel; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Willet, of North Bellingham, Mrs. Reta Dameron, of Seattle; two sons, Jack, of North Bellingham, Roy, of Spokane; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Hardan, of North Bellingham; three brothers, Loy, of Seattle, Merl, of Seattle, Vernon, of North Bellingham; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The body rests at the Monroe funeral parlor in Ferndale where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 25, at 2 p.m. with Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
HARDAN, Lillian Coombs, age 71, of 5497 Northwest Rd., B'ham. passed away Monday, June 19, 1978. She had been a life time resident of Whatcom Co., for the past 54 years. She was a member of the Young Mother's Club, the Happy Travelers Club and the North Bellingham Orthopedic and Ladies Society. She is survived by a son, Benjamin B. Coombs of Renton; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. (Lillian) Mast of Sumner; 2 sisters, Mary Gervis of Sagertown, Penn. and Irene Toyer of Seattle; 5 grandsons. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Graham Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
HARDAN, Louisa Floretta, age 79, of 2424 Park Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, August 15, (1949). Mrs. Hardan had been a resident of this community for the past 66 years; was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, the Martha Circle of that church and also a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Olive Thon, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Edna Johnson, of Seattle; five sons, Guy, of Yakima, Burrell and Bert, of Bellingham, Hollis, of Bremerton, and Leonard, in Michigan; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Glendora Gilbert, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Lenora Rivers, of Spokane; one brother, George Markwood, of Yakima. The remains are the the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Friday, August 19, at 1:30 p.m. (D.S.T.) Final resting place, Enterprise.
HARDAN, Mary Carole - Funeral services for former Bellingham resident Mary Carole Hardan, 59, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church in Seattle. Mrs. Hardan, 20157 6th Ave. N.E., Seattle, died Monday (June 25, 1990) at Stevens Memorial Hospital in Edmonds. She was born Mary Carole Gallant May 24, 1931, in Bellingham. Her parents were Jack and Beatrice Gallant. Mrs. Hardan graduated from Bellingham High School in 19449. She graduated from Western Washington University in 1953. She taught school in Edmonds and Shoreline for 20 years. She was also the secretary-treasurer of TESCO Corp., an aluminum fabrication company. Survivors include her husband William "Babe" Hardan of Seattle; a daughter, Lisa Marie Hardan of Seattle; five sons, Andrew Hardan of Snohomish, Jeffry S. Hardan of Lynnwood, P. Daniel Hardan of Edmonds, Timothy J. Hardan of Mountlake Terrace and Casey C. Hardan of Seattle; a brother, John Gallant of Edmonds; and two granddaughters. Arrangements are by Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds.
HARDAN, Minnie age 92 of North Bellingham passed away in a local rest home Saturday, April 1, (1961), following an extended illness. Mrs. Hardan was born in Waterloo, Iowa, October 13, 1858 and came to Washington with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Follet, in 1872. They homesteaded in Mountain View, and she attended the first school in Mountain View. In December of 1885 she was united in marriage to John W. Hardan; to this union four sons were born, Loy and Lester preceded their mother in death; Vernon of Bellingham and Merl of Seattle survive. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Luella Curtis of Bellingham and Mrs. Ethel Alger of Edmonds; one brother, Elzer Follet of Seattle; also 10 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Old Settlers' Assoc. and past member of the North Bellingham Grange. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles' Monroe Chapel Tuesday, April 4, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev/ R. Smith officiating. Final resting place the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery.
HARDAN, Roger E. - Funeral service for Roger E. Hardan, age 60; of Route 5 Box 30, Meridian, Mississippi. Will be Fri., Mar. 6, at 11:30 a.m. at the James F. Webb Funeral Home, Meridian, Mississippi. Cremation inurnment in York, Alabama. Mr. Hardan passed way Mon., Mar. 2, (1987) from injuries due to an accident at his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1926 in Welcome, WA, he was a B'ham resident until 1977 when he moved to Meridian, Mississippi. He was active in the Whatcom County Sheriff's Posse & B'ham Toast Masters. Survived by wife Betty Lou; daughters Julie Kay Hardan of Meridian, Mississippi, Timi Hardan Frank & husband Sylvester of city; son, Jay Hardan of Groton, Connecticut; 5 grandchildren; brother William (Bert) Hardan of Redmond, WA; sister Bonnie Gehring of Bellevue; aunt & uncle Olive & Ted Thon, city; uncle, Orville Hardan Camano Island; cousin Burrell L. & wife Gloria Hardan, city. Information by Jones Funeral Home.
HARDAN, Ty Gilson - Charter pilot and instructor Ty Gilson Hardan, 28, 1109 Yew St. died in a plane crash Wednesday just west of Lake Terrell in western Whatcom County. Mr. Hardan was born Dec. 1, 1958 in Bellingham and was a lifetime resident of the community. He attended The Firs and was a member of the Mount Baker Amateur Radio Club WA7ZBX and the Bellingham Yacht Club. He belonged to the Washington Pilots Association and held an airline Transport and Pilot Certificate, the highest rating the Federal Aviation administration awards pilots. He had more than 2,000 hours of flight time, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his parents, Burrell and Gloria Hardan of Bellingham; a sister, Kari Lynn Hardan of Mill Creek; a brother, Gary Hardan of Cain Lake; a nephew (Parker Hardan) and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home with the Rev. Grant Whipple of The Firs officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
HARDCASTLE, Helen Ruth - "Tyger, tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry?" Helen Ruth Hardcastle peacefully passed into the Kingdom of Light at dawn on October 17th, 2008 from the arms of her loving family. Ruth was the third daughter in a family of seven born of John Roland Cahill and Helen Gertrude (Wells) Cahill on October 19th, 1916 in the North Adams, Massachusetts family home. Ruth lived most of her youth in Gloucester, Mass. After graduating from Gloucester High, she attended Essex Aggies in Salem, then onto The School of Domestic Science in Boston where she graduated as a dietician. Her first job was at The Whistling Oyster in Ogun-quit, Maine, where she met many interesting people. She was known for her famous Rum Cake which was flown to California for Lillian Gish and Bette Davis, among others. She also worked at Dartmouth and Brown University. Ruth met the one true love of her life, Commander O. E. Hardcastle in 1953. With their daughter, they traveled and lived in Mexico, then moved to Belfair and the North Shore in the early 60's. In the 70's, Ruth managed the Alderbrook Inn on the Hood Canal, Aggie's in Pt. Angeles, and The Inn in Pt. Ludlow. She was instrumental in the restoration of Ft. Warden in Port Townsend. She also gave the gift of her kidney to her sister, Mary, which extended her life until 2006. Ruth moved to Bellingham in the 80's, managing Sudden Valley, the Holiday Inn, and The Leopold. She became a devoted, contributing member of the Assumption Church community. Ruth received the Marlene Jones Award in 1993 for 25 years of distinguished service for the Tourism Industry. She worked for the Visitor's Information Center until her retirement in 2006. Ruth's friends and family knew her to possess a fiery wit, compassionate heart, and astute intellect, all of which she directed to the betterment of her community, nurturing of her family and upliftment of friends and young people. Ruth was the last member of the Cahill family and was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen (Riley) Aleck; grandson Vance Edward (Elena) Simpson; granddaughters Marcedes Deann Hudson, Angela (Scott) Campbell, Erin Ruth & Welxa A Alek, & Cadance Stewart; great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Teal, Ivory, Jordan, Jackson, Braden, and Corinthian; many East Coast relatives; and special dear friends Pete, Kathy and Kayla Lechefka, Jean Duprie, and Simon, Sally and Ralph Aleck. The family wishes to extend deep gratitude to the devoted, exemplary care provided by Nancy, Karen, and Sheila, Hospice Team, and Dr. Goo, who all ensured that Ruth could remain at home with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Assumption on Monday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDEN, Harry Herbert, age 83 of McMurray, Wash., passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Nov. 26, (1955) following a lingering illness. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Rose Thomsen of Bridgeport, Wash.; Mrs. Ruth Fedeff of Snohomish, Wash.; Mrs. Edith Nemyre of Blaine; three sons, Don and C. R. Harden of Seattle, Bert of Spokane; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one cousin, Glenn Payne of Mount Vernon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 11:30 a.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. Evan David officiating. Graveside services will be held in the Mount Vernon Cemetery at 3 p.m.
HARDENBROOK, Amy, age 65 years, of 1422 Smith Rd., passed away at a local hospital, Friday, Feb. 6, (1953) following an extended illness. She has been a resident of North Bellingham community for the past 40 years and was a member of the North Bellingham Community Church. Mrs. Hardenbrook is survived by her husband, Leon; two daughters, Mrs. Ines Fuller, Sequim, Mrs. Lois Thrasher, Sedro Woolley; four sisters, Mrs. F. L. Hammond, N. Bellingham, Mrs. Izy Haysom, Seattle, Mrs. Vesta Hittz in Kansas, Mrs. Tom Roseborough, Sultan; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Monroe Funeral Chapel, Ferndale, Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.
HARDENBROOK, Nancy Jane of Bellingham died Friday, Jan. 28, 1994. She was 85. At her request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Born Dec. 16, 1908, in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, to Henry and Flora Grant, she lived in Whatcom County for 70 years. She married Rollo Hardenbrook on Feb. 18, 1936, in Bellingham. She was precede in death by her husband and her daughter, Vivian Bailey. Survivors include brother Earl Grant of Lake Oswego, Ore.; and nieces Yvonda Anderson of Burlington, Erlene Read of Bellingham and Carlyn Frazier of Myrtle Creek Ore. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
HARDENBROOK, Petra Charlot, age 80 years of 3012 W. Alderwood passed away Sunday, February 14, (1960) in a local rest home following an extended illness. Mrs. Hardenbrook had been an active member of Gladstone Methodist Church for many years and the the last several years was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Leon, several relatives in Norway. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 18, at 2:30 p.m. in the Garden Street Methodist Church, Rev. Don Swerdfeger and Mrs. O. T. Field officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Moles Monroe Funeral Home.
HARDENBROOK, Rollo S., age 77, of 3539 Cedarville Rd., passed away Sunday May 8, (1983). A resident of this community most of his life, he is survived by his wife Nancy J. of City; 1 daughter, Vivian & son-in-law James Bailey of Seattle; nieces & nephews. At his request there will be no service. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home.
HARDENBURGH, Elizabeth A., "Betty" age 84 of 4418 "Y" Rd. passed away July 31, 1989. Arrangements pending at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
HARDER, Amelia R. - Graveside service for Amelia R. Harder, age 89 of 3000 St. Clair St., will be Wed. Jan. 6, at 1 p.m., Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Robert Stone officiating. Mrs. Harder passed away Sun., Jan. 3, 1982. Mrs. Harder is survived by a brother Charles Engles of Burlington; a sister Mary Rine, City; numerous nieces and nephews. She had been a resident of this community for the past 63 years and was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O.E.S.; Hatasu Temple No. 1 Daughters of the Nile; Charter Member of Leisure Time Club. [b. 1892 WI]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDER, Anna - Graveside service for Anna Harder, age 88, formerly of Ferndale will be Fri. Sept. 15, at 12 noon in Greenacres Memorial Park followed by Memorial Services at the First Baptist Church of Ferndale at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ralph Poulson officiating. Mrs. Harder was born April 24, 1901 on a farm near Corn, OK. She passed away Mon. Sept. 11, (1989) in Grants, NM where she had been living with her daughter for the last 2 yrs. Prior to that she had lived in Whatcom Co. and Reedly, CA. Mrs. Harder was a member of the Fist Baptist Church of Ferndale, and she loved to read and make quilts. She was preceded in death by her husband John C. Harder in Sept. of 1971. She leaves to survive; 2 daughters, Lou Bright of Grants. NM, Bettie and her husband Richard Atkins of Renton; 4 sons, Robert Harder & his wife Phyllis of Everson, John Harder & his wife Doris of Ferndale, Will Harder & his wife Patsy of Camano Is., David Harder & his wife Irene of Sacramnto, CA; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, C. B. Reimer of Lynden, Jake Reimer of Ferndale, George Reimer of Corn, OK; 2 sisters, Agatha Kohen of CA, and Marie of Corn, OK; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Moles Funeral Home.
HARDESTY, William, age 63 years, of 1319 1/2 State Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday afternoon, August 12, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Hardesty had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years, having formerly lived in Danville, Illinois, and was a retired chain forger. He is survived by one daughter, Virginia Hardesty, of Davenport, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Haven E. Hursh, of Danville, Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 16, at 1 p.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral home with Rev. Thomas Allport, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, officiating. Cremation.
HARDIN, Boone, age 77 of 1203 Old Marine Drive died Thursday, April 6, 1978. Mr. Hardin was a retired Superior Court Judge for 10 years; lifetime resident of Whatcom County; member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion; William Mathews Post No. 1585 VFW; Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F & AM; Whatcom Bar Association; retired from U.S. Air Force Reserve as Colonel, a graduate of the University of Washington Law School and Washington State University. He is survived by 1 son, Glenn Hardin of Everson, 3 daughters, Mrs. Marion E. Huggins of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. June Thomas of Anacortes, Mrs. Anne Taggart of Tacoma, 2 brothers, Jack of Lynden and Don of Chula Vista, Calif., 1 sister, Mrs. Edith Hardin English of Seattle, 12 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday April 10, 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne H. Keller officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
HARDIN, Dorothy Anne, age 71 of 1203 Old Marine Dr., passed away Tuesday, April 22, (1975). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Mrs. Hardin was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Surviving husband, Boone; 1 son, Glenn of Everson; 3 daughters, Mrs. Marion E. Huggins of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. June Thomas of Anacortes, and Mrs. Anne Taggart of Ladson, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 1 brother, William H. Siler, Wenatchee; 3 sisters, Mrs. Marjorie LeCompte, Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Mildred Benjamin, city, and Mrs. Edythe Leech of Lummi Island. Funeral services Monday, April 28, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. James Hardenbrook officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
HARDIN, Harry B., age 41, of 7740 17th Ave. N.E. Seattle, passed away in a Seattle hospital Thursday, April 24, (1947). Mr. Hardin had been a resident of that city for the past ten years and was associated with the Puget Sound Power & Light Company. Deceased was a member of the Bellingham Lodge, B.P.O. Elks and Arcata Lodge, F. & A.M. of Seattle. Surviving relatives are the widow, Gene; and one son, Hurlbut Henry, both at home; three brothers, Boone, of Bellingham, Jack of Lynden, and Don O. in the U.S. navy; and five sisters, Mrs. Carl S. English Jr., of Seattle. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.
HARDIN, Jack Haggard, 162 Tromp Road, Lynden, died suddenly at his home on Sunday September 1, 1991 at the age of 73. Mr. Hardin was a native of Whatcom County born in Bellingham on February 19, 1918 to Edward E. and Elsie E. Haggard-Hardin. He attended Greenwood School and graduated from Lynden High School in 1935 and attended Western Washington State University. He served during WWII in the U.S. Coast Guard and was employed by the U.S. Post Office in Lynden from 1947 to 1973 as a city and rural carrier and then Postmaster until his retirement. Following retirement he was a school bus driver for the Lynden Public Schools. He was a member of the VFW-Stephen Holmes Morrison Post, Ten Mile Grange, Volunteer and board member of the Lynden Senior Center and a former member of the Lynden Volunteer Fire Dept. He attended the First Baptist Church in Lynden. On September 2, 1937 in Lynden, he was married to Alice Olson and she survives her husband at the family home. Other survivors include daughters: Sandra (Hardin) Froese and husband Victor of Vancouver, B.C., Wendy Thomas and husband Ron of Socorro, New Mexico and son Dan Hardin and wife Deanna Strom of Seattle; brother, Don O. Hardin of San Diego; 6 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. A memorial service was held at the First Baptist Church on Monday September 9 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Hoyt Sherwin officiating. Burial preceded in Lynden Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Services and arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
HARDING, Elfriede, age 56 of 3700 Alabama St. died today (Dec. 12, 1983). She was born Feb. 4, 1927, in Germany and had been a Bellingham resident for 10 years. She was a registered nurse in Germany. She is survived by a daughter, Audrey Harding, of Bellingham and several relatives in Germany. Funeral services are pending at Westford Funeral Home.
HARDING, Estella M., 1120 23rd St., age 94, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, (1977). Mrs. Harding was a 10 year resident of this community. Surviving are 2 sons, Vern Harding, Ferndale, Bruce Harding, Sacramento, Calif.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Venus Snow, City, Mrs. Marjorie Thayer, Kent, Wash., Mrs. Edna Umberger, Sacramento, Calif. and Mrs. Gladys Woods, Columbus, Kansas; 24 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Lawrence Guderian, Monday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
HARDING, Joyce, 4018 Meridian St., Seattle, passed away at birth in a Seattle hospital Tuesday, February 8, (1966). Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Harding, Seattle; three sisters and four brothers, all at home; grandparents, Mr. George W. Harding of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pancoast of this city, and numerous aunts and uncles in Kansas City, Mo. Graveside services will be conducted by Father Sullivan Monday, February 14 at 10:15 a.m. in Babyland, Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
HARDING, Robert E., age 46, of 2514 Zell Rd., Ferndale passed away Sun. Dec. 31, 1978. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Velma G. Fulton of Prescott, Arizona. A sister, Mrs. Darlene Pickett of Westminister, CA. At the family's request there will be no services. Cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
HARDING, Robert O., 63, of 2516 McKenzie Road, died Friday (Oct. 9, 1981) in a Seattle hospital. He was born May 21, 1918. He was a retired merchant seaman and had been employed by American President Lines. He is survived by his wife Elfreide, three daughters, (Utahanna King of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tressa Craddox of Fort Wayne, Audrey Harding of Bellingham); a stepson, (John Rorick of Paramont, Calif.); six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Thomas Nething officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery.
HARDISON, George Henry, aged 82 years, late of 1715 Smith Road, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, July 13, 1949. Mr. Hardison had been a resident of Whatcom county for the past 50 years, a saw filer by trade. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Rorvik, Moses Lake, Wash., and Mrs. Theo. Moore, Anchorage, Alaska. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor Saturday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. (D.S.T.). Final resting place Woodlawn cemetery.
HARDISON, Mary E., age 85 years of Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Friday, July 22, (1955) following a lingering illness. She was a pioneer resident of the Delta District. Mrs. Hardison is survived by a foster son, Alton Kulp of Pasco; one niece, Mrs. F. L. Wood of Lynden, and several other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Chapel in Lynden. Interment Lynden Cemetery.
HARDMAN, Florence F., age 81, of 1910 J St. passed away in a local nursing home Saturday, June 15, (1963). Mrs. Hardman had resided in Bellingham for the past 11 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving relatives are her husband, Rev. Charles S. Hardman at home; one son, Ernest V. Hardman of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Garnett Little of Granger, Wash.; three grandchildren, one brother, Phillip Friend of St. Augustine, Fla., and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m. Graveside services will follow in the Wenatchee Cemetery Tuesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m., to be followed by interment.
HARDMAN, Sylvia of Sunnyvale, Calif., died Thursday, April 15, 1993. She was 91. Services were held in California. She was born Jan. 3, 1901, in Wisconsin to Willard and Mary Pickard. When she was 3, the family moved to Whatcom County, where she attended school in Custer and Ferndale. She married Noble Hardman in 1923. They lived in Wenatchee before returning to Custer. She and her husband moved to California in the early 1960s. He died a short time later. In 1989, Mrs. Hardman and her friend, Nettie Creasy, were honored as "Oldest of Old Settlers" at the Old Settler Parade in Ferndale. Survivors include sons Harold Hardman of Eatontown, N.J., and Richard Hardman of Westlake Village, Calif.; daughters Alice Wilson of San Jose, Calif., and MaryEllen Chaney of Oakville, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
HARDT, Barry Lynn, age 26 of Blaine, Wa., died Feb. 17, 1985 after a brief illness, in Hardin, Montana. Mr. Hardt had been visiting his grandparents in Hardin for the past 4 months. He was born Sept. 18, 1958 in Seattle, Wa., the son of Bobby L. & Fairalee Hardt. He moved with his parents to Hardin, where he attended grade & junior high schools, before graduating from La Conner High School in LaConner, WA. He later attended Skagit Valley College in Mt. Vernon, WA. The past 3 years he was employed as a commercial fisherman on Puget Sound, working on the fishing boat Liberty, out of Blaine, WA. He loved music, composed many songs & later played in various groups in the Montana & Washington areas. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Ferndale, WA. Survivors include his mother, Fairalee A. Markusen Hardt of Blaine, WA, his father & stepmother Mr. & Mrs. stepmother Mr. & Mrs. Bobby L. Hardt of Hardin, MT, 1 brother Hale of Blaine, Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Rousseau & Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hardt both of Hardin, MT. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 20, 1985 of the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Hardin Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin in charge of arrangements.
HARDWICK, Marie S. - Bellingham resident Marie S. Hardwick, 73, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1992. She was born Oct. 29, 1918, in Bellingham to Carl and Gustava Johnson. She is survived by her siblings Carl Johnson and Caroline Weston, both of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. At her request no memorial service will be held. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDY, Dale H. (Del), born June 16, 1911 in Everett, Wa. He lived in B'ham for awhile, came to Moses Lake in 1946. Member of the Church of Christ, he was united in marriage to Marian Cunningham, Nov. 10, 1949. He leaves to survive his wife at the family home, daughters; Joyce Fahey of Olympia, Ruth Ray of Gig Harbor, Joe Hardy of Moses Lake, Step-Daughters, Joyce Chapman of Wenatchee, Bobbie McLamb of Greensboro, N. Carolina. Sisters, Martha Tachell of Port Townsend, Emma Tiffany of The Dalles, Oregon, Dorothy Rude of Moses Lake. Brothers, Art of Seattle, Bob of Port Townsend, Jack of Seattle, Roger of Phoenix, Arizona, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Services, Wed. 2:30 p.m. in the Church of Christ, interment Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by the Chapel of Memories funeral home in Moses Lake.
HARDY, Dolores Jane, age 75 of Everson, passed away at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden on Friday, January 20, 2006. The daughter of Glen and Florence Bradley Hardy, Dolores was born at the family home near Lynden on February 12, 1930. She graduated from Lynden High School in 1948 and attended Western Washington University and received a degree in Education. She moved to Kent and was working in quality control and marketing at what was Smith Dairy. She returned to the family farm on the Pole Road and began a dairy operation which she managed until retiring in 2003. Dolores also enjoyed cooking and sewing. She is survived by her brother Jerald Hardy and wife Shirley of Everson; nieces and nephews Rod and wife Mel Dodge of Anacortes, Robert and wife Carri Dodge, Jr. of Everson, Kathy and husband John Varner and Kerry Munkres of Lynden and numerous great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Visitation hours will be from 1 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Ken Koeman on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. in Ten Mile Cemetery on Ten Mile Road. The family extends an invitation to join them at their home, 1308 E. Pole Road, for a time of fellowship and refreshment from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDY, Edward B., a resident of 1033 1/2 Jersey St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Sept. 19, (1958). Mr. Hardy had been a life resident of this community and was a retired stationary engineer. He leaves to survive his widow, Agnes Hardy, at home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Florence Gar Gairns and Mrs. Hazel Sly both of Bellingham; 1 niece, and 2 nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Calvin W. Moore Tuesday, September 23 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
HARDY, Florence A. of Everson passed away January 18, 1984 at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband Glen; 1 son Jerald and wife Shirley Hardy of Everson; 1 daughter Dolores Hardy of Everson; 1 brother Glen Bradley of Lynden; 4 grandchildren, Rodney and wife Kathy Dodge; Robert and wife Carri Dodge; Kathy and husband John Varner; and Kerry and husband Dale Monkers; 2 great grandchildren, Bradley and Kayla Dodge; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 23, 11 a.m. Jerns & LeVeck Chapel with Rev. Thomas A. Carlson officiating. Interment to follow at 10 Mile Cemetery. Visitation may be made Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Born in Lynden, Whatcom, Washington, USA on 2 Sep 1906 to Silas Bradley and Martha Kirkpatrick. Florence Bradley married Glen Hardy and had 2 children. She passed away on 18 Jan 1984 in Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, USA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDY, Glen, 87, died at his home, 1306 E. Pole Road, on Tuesday (Jan. 22, 1991). He was born on April 8, 1903, in Logan, Iowa, and moved with his parents, Walter and Molly Hardy, to the Lynden area when he was 9. Mr. Hardy attended Lynden schools and graduated from the Milwaukie School of Engineering in Milwaukie, Wis., with a degree in electrical engineering. He married the former Florence Bradley on April 8, 1929 in Lynden. Mr. Hardy operated a dairy on Pole Road and an independent logging company with his son for many years. His wife died in 1984. Survivors include: a daughter, Delores Hardy of the family home; a son Jerald Hardy of Everson; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother Harold Hardy of Bellingham. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home, with the Rev. Fred Rarden officiating. Burial will follow in Ten Mile Cemetery. Visitation will be until 9 tonight and from 9 am to 9 pm on Friday at Gillies.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDY, Harold G., 81, of 1200 Lincoln St. died Wednesday (March 6, 1991) in his home. He was born on Nov 30, 1909 in Logan, Iowa. He moved to Whatcom County as a child. Mr. Hardy worked as a millwright mason at Georgia-Pacific Corp until his retirement. He was a member of Fairhaven Masonic Lodge No. 73. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the family home; sons Richard P. Hardy and Walter D. Hardy of Bellingham; a daughter, Diane L. Rust of Ellensburg; and many grandchildren. Services were scheduled today at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDY, Howard T., age 71 who resided at Route 2, Blaine, passed away at the family residence on Saturday June 20, (1959) as the result of a heart attack. Mr. Hardy had resided in Blaine for the past 12 years. He owned and operated Hardy's 99 Store. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and the Washington State Grocers Assoc. Surviving relatives include his wife, Grace Walker Hardy of the family home, 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Murton, and Mrs. Myrtle Bentley, both of Ontario. Rev. Calvin Moore will conduct funeral services on Monday, June 22 at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bayview Cemetery.
HARDY, Mary L., age 93, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2005, in Bellingham. She was married to Harold G. Hardy who died in 1991. Mary was a member of the First Congregational Church, Maple Leaf #58 Order of Eastern Star and Esther Club. She is survived by sons Richard P. Hardy and Walter D. Hardy of Bellingham, and daughter Diane L. Rust of Ellensburg, seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Services will be held at Greenacres Funeral Chapel on Friday April 15 at 1 p.m. with a reception following.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDY, Robert E., born December 19, 1927, in Spokane, WA, passed on August 20, 2007. He leaves his loving wife of 16 years, Alex; a sister Mrs. Charlotte Leveth of Everett; four nieces and a nephew; daughter Beth (Mark) Mauden of Big Lake, grandson Scott Babbitt of Mt. Vernon and granddaughter Cyndi (Chad) Ohrt of Burien and two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Blake Ohrt; daughter Kimberly Madison of Port Orchard, grandson Neill Madison and granddaughters Steffanie and Sara Madison. Mr. Hardy came to Bellingham in 1968, starting the first Taco Time on 707 E. Holly Street. He worked and developed three more over the next 30 years. Bob was an ardent golfer for 60 years, the last 30 at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. With his friends, he loved the Northwest hunting and fishing, from Canada to Alaska. Bob was known for his humor, appreciated the name "Buck" for his dislike of horses. He was quoted many mornings, facing the saddle, saying "OMG – not another day!" Bob was a lifetime member of the Scottish Rite of the Free Masons, 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and the Nile Temple Shriners. At his request, there will be no services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARDY, Thomas B. (Tom), age 67, of 1228 State Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, December 18, (1951). Mr. Hardy had been a 63-year resident of this community and had been, until his retirement five years ago, a steam firemen at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Base for seven years. Deceased was a member of Bellingham Aerie No. 31, F.O.E., and of [the] Methodist Church, and leaves to survive one son, Colonel Arthur Hardy, U.S.A., retired, of Tacoma; two granddaughters, one brother, Ed, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Gairns and Mrs. E. H. Sly, both of Bellingham, and many other relatives. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Albertson pastor of the Ferndale Methodist Church, Friday, December 21, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
HARGOOD, Annie Elizabeth, age 88 years, passed away at her home, 1152 Ellis Street, Saturday, January 12, (1946). Mrs. Hargood had resided here for the past fifty years and was a member of the Christian Science Church. Surviving relatives are two sons, Percy B. Hargood, of Portland, Ore., Harry W. Hargood, of Seattle; two daughters, Gwendydoline V. Miller, of San Francisco, Calif., and Beatrice F. Bishop, of Sumas; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where Christian Science services will be conducted Tuesday, January 15, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
HARGOOD, Daniel William, age 85 years, passed away at the family home, 1152 Ellis Street, Wednesday, March 21, (1945) following a short illness. Mr. Hargood came to Bellingham fifty years ago. He was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A.M. He is survived by his widow, Annie E. Hargood; two sons, Percy B., of Portland, Ore., Henry W., of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Gwendoline V. Miller, San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Beatrice F. Bishop, Sumas; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nephews and nieces. His remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith and the officers of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, Saturday, March 24, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place. Bay View.
HARGROVE, Ernest Gillard - Funeral services for Ernest Gillard Hargrove, age 71, of 6580 Olson Rd., Ferndale, will be Tues., Nov. 20, 1 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ferndale Ward. Interment will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Hargrove passed away Wed., Nov. 14, 1984. He had been a Ferndale resident for the last 29 years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ferndale Ward, and the Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194. For the past 23 years until his retirement, he had worked as a welder for Mobil Oil Refinery. Survivors include his wife, Helen M.; 3 sons, Donald R. and wife Carol of Bellingham, Paul F. and wife Sue of Montesano, Steve M. and his wife Terry of Vancouver, B.C.; 1 daughter, Elana M. and husband Kees Schoo of Longview; his father, Fred Tarbox of San Mateo, CA; 1 brother, Donald A. Tarbox of Seattle; a sister, Virginia McGovern of Ukiah, CA; 15 grandchildren; 4 nieces, a nephew and numerous other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
HARGROVE, Patrick - Graveside services for Patrick DonnLynn Richard Hargrove of Ferndale will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Enterprise Cemetery with Bishop David Reid officiating. He died Friday, July 1, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. Patrick, 6580 Olson Road, was born July 1, 1994, to Donn and Sheryl Hargrove in Bellingham. Survivors include his father and mother of the family home; sisters Angelica Andreason and Mystee Hargrove, both of Ferndale; Tempest Hargrove of Deming and Suzanne Bartleson of Bothell; brothers Brett Tarbox of Ferndale, Daniel Andreason of Bellingham and Joshua Andreason of Stanwood; stepsisters Chris Rigneer and Shannon Land, both of Bellingham; stepbrother Tyson Land of Bellingham; paternal grandmother Helen Hargrove of Ferndale; maternal grandfather Robert Staley of Stanwood; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
HARKER, Leon W., age 64 of 1303 1/2 Commercial, passed away Thurs., Dec. 27, 1979. Mr. Harker had resided in Bellingham for several years. Graveside services will be conducted Fri. Jan. 4 at 9 a.m. with Rev. Al Archer officiating. Interment Bayview. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
HARKLEROAD, Dorothy Muriel, age 25 years, passed away Friday, February 14, (1947) in a Seattle hospital, after a lingering illness. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Harkleroad, of Blaine; one sister, Mrs. Laura Jean Plese, of Seattle; two brother, Lloyd J. Harkleroad, of Bellingham, Laverene William Harkleroad of Ferndale; several aunts and uncles. Private funeral services will be conducted from McKinney's Funeral Home in Blaine, Monday, February 17, at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Bertram Robbins, officiating. Burial in Bay View Cemetery.
HARKLEROAD, Isabella M. - A vigil service for Isabella M. Harkleroad of Birch Bay will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale. The Rev. Brian McGovern will officiate at both services. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Harkleroad of 5467 Tsawassen Loop died Saturday, March 5, 1994, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. She was 77. Born Jan. 13, 1917, to James and Olive Brown O'Hara in Vancouver, B.C., she lived in Whatcom County for 57 years. She married LaVerne W. Harkleroad on Jan. 4. 1937, in Everett. They moved to Ferndale, where they lived until they moved to Birch Bay 17 years ago. Mrs. Harkleroad was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a past member and president of St. Joseph's Guild, and a member of Catholic Daughters of America. She also participated in other church activities. An avid golfer and bridge player, she was a member of the Birch Bay Ladies Golf Club and of Raspberry Ridge. She also loved to tend her flower garden and entertain in her home. She worked for a number of years as a licensed practical nurse at St. Luke's Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital, and worked at Francis Bailey's Physical Therapy Clinic in Ferndale. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son Gerald Harkleroad of Bellevue, Dave Harkleroad of Birch Bay and Wayne Harkleroad of Ferndale; daughter Patricia Ann Harkleroad of Wiesbaden, Germany; sisters Kay Simpson of White Rock, B.C., and Pat Halverson of Everett; seven grandson; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
HARKLEROAD, Laura H., 83, Blaine, died at Stafholt Nursing Home Thursday, October 11, (1973) following an extended illness. Born in Ontario, Canada, July 26, 1890, Mrs. Harkleroad had made her home in the Blaine area since 1915. She was preceded in death by her husband William in 1961. She was a member of the United Church of Blaine. Surviving are her daughter; Mrs. Jean Plese of Canoga Park, Calif., two sons; Laverne of Ferndale and Lloyd of Seattle. One sister; Mrs. Gertie Abrams of New Westminister. Two brothers; Doug Haddon of New West Minister and William Haddon of Elgin, B.C. Also 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive. Private funeral services were held at graveside in Bayview Cemetery on Monday at two p.m. with the Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Arrangements were by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
HARKLEROAD, Laverne "Gramps" passed away on Sun. Dec. 22, 2002 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. Laverne, 87, was born May 23, 1915 in Elgin, B.C., Canada to William & Laura Harkleroad and married Isabella O'Hara in 1937. Laverne lost Isabella to cancer in 1994. A resident of Whatcom County for most of his life, Laverne lived in Ferndale before retiring and moving to Birch Bay Village. Laverne graduated from Blaine High School in 1934 and played on the basketball team. Many remember Laverne as the owner and operator of Harkleroad's Mobile Service Station in Ferndale, on the corner of Vista and Third St. for 50 years. Laverne was known for his loving and non-judgmental heart, he always had time to visit and hopefully you had time to listen to many of his life experiencing story tales. He served two terms on the Ferndale City Council. Besides his total commitment to family, sports were Laverne's passion and he enjoyed them with a zest demonstrated by few. He coached little league baseball and was always a #1 spectator fan for Ferndale and Blaine sports events, especially if his grandchildren were participating. His other hobbies included bay and lake fishing and he enjoyed chasing the little white ball around the golf course as a member of the Birch Bay Village Golf Club. Survivors are his children: sons: Gerald & Cathy of Bellevue, Dave & Bonnie of Birch Bay, Wayne & Linda of Ferndale, and daughter Patricia of Weisbaden, Germany. Laverne was also blessed with eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Alice Tynan of Surrey, B.C. Also survived by brother Lloyd Harkleroad of Seattle, WA and sister Laura Jean Plese of Sun City West, AZ. Our family was fortunate to be part of Laverne's life and he will be thoroughly missed. A memorial graveside gathering will be Sat. Dec. 28th, 11:00 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham. A memorial service will be Sat. Jan. 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Jones|Moles Funeral Home Chapel, 2465 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham. Deacon George Ficken will officiate. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
HARKLEROAD, William E., age 85, of Blaine, passed away Thursday, March 9, (1961) in a Blaine Nursing Home. Mr. Harkleroad was born May 1, 1875 in Goldendale, Wash., attended schools in Bellingham, and on October 23, 1917, he was married in New Westminster, B.C. For the last 45 years he had been self-employed as a boat captain on his own boat the Bismark in Puget Sound Waters. Survivors include his wife, Laura in Blaine; two sons, LaVerne in Ferndale and Lloyd in Seattle; one daughter, Laura Jean Plese, in Hollywood, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Lillian Harvey of Reno, Nev.; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. Concluding services and interment in the Bayview Cemetery.
HARKNESS, Allan C., of the Ritz Hotel, Bellingham, former resident of Everson and Lynden, passed away Thursday, August 16, (1945) at the age of 80 years. Mr. Harkness was a pioneer resident of Whatcom County and had lived here for the past 71 years. He leaves to mourn, two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Daniels, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Darleen Walsh, of Anchorage, Alaska; two sons, Ted, of the U.S. army in the Philippines; three sisters, Mrs. Erskine Thomas, of Bellingham, Mrs. Elizabeth McNalley and Mrs. Barbara Scott, both of Sedro-Woolley; two brothers, Sam, of Coulee Dam, Wash., and Peter D., of Everson; also five grandchildren. The remains rest at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery.
HARKNESS, Daniel J., 24, Acme, died Wednesday (Nov. 23, 1977) in a logging accident near Darrington. A lifelong resident of Acme, he worked for Harkness Bros. Logging Co. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, a daughter, Kelly and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harkness of Acme. Services are to be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley. (From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 1977)
HARKNESS, Earl E., 79, Wickersham resident and a retired logger died May 25, (1976) on a Canadian fishing trip. He was a Skagit and Whatcom county resident most of his life, former Teamster member and former member Eagles Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Edith, VanZandt; 4 daughters, Ruth Baribeau, Stillwater, Minnesota, Bessie Belz, Arlington, Mae Pray, Springfield, Oregon, and Betty Fitzgerald, Arlington; 1 son Joe, Marysville; 1 brother, Harold, Sedro Woolley; 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Services Tues., June 1, 11 a.m. Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley, interment Sedro Woolley Cemetery.
HARKNESS, Edith Jane, age 86, of 5310 Potter Road, Deming, WA, passed away Thursday, June 17, 1993. Born December 15, 1906 in Hurley, South Dakota to John and Eva Olmstead, she had been a Whatcom County resident for 58 years; member of WA State Cattlemen's Assn, Cow Belles; Rome Grange and Pamona Grange. She was well known for her water-witching skills; cared for several foster children over the years and was always helping others. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Harkness, May 25, 1976. Survived by three daughters, Bessie Louise and husband Bob Beltz of Arlington, WA; Mae Belle Pray of Deming, WA; Betty Jean and husband Bob Fitzgerald of Arlington, WA; one son, Joseph Earl and wife Loretta Harkness of Everson, WA; 21 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren 7 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service Tuesday, June 22, 1993, 1 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Pastor John Stewart, Acme Assembly of God Church, officiating. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jun 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARKNESS, Frank Eugene, 63, of 3324 Agate Bay Lane, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with William R. Stone officiating. Mr. Harkness died Thursday, (May 9, 1991) in Bellingham. He was born Dec. 9, 1927 in Sioux City, Iowa, and lived in Whatcom and Skagit counties for most of his life. He was a self-employed logger. Mr. Harkness married Gennessee Capp on Jan. 12, 1951 in Mount Vernon. Survivors include his wife Gennessee, of the family home; two sons, Frank "Butch" Harkness of Acme and Kenny W. Harkness of Bellingham; a daughter, Julie Hebert of Bellingham; two brothers, John Harkness of Wickersham and Richard Harkness of Acme; two sisters, Virginia Handy of Wickersham and Mary Barnhill of Wenatchee; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
HARKNESS, James Nathaniel, 74, of Bellingham, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Westford Funeral Home chapel. Mr. Harkness was born in Bellingham April 9, 1919, to Blanche and Peter Harkness. He farmed in Everson with his father and drove a log truck before entering the marines. He served with the 1st Amphibious Division in World War II in the South Pacific, instructing sharp shooting and heavy equipment operation. He was wounded and earned the Purple Heart. He later worked for many years as a purchasing agent for a Seattle hospital. Mr. Harkness married Mary Hamilton in 1987 in Bellingham. He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing the organ. He is survived by his wife of the family home; daughter Suzanne Hentz of Bellingham; sister Mary Selene of Bellingham; a niece and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARKNESS, Peter D., age 84, of Route 1, Everson, passed away Tuesday November 7, (1950) following an auto accident. Mr. Harkness had been a resident of the county for the past 74 years, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Everson, the Old Settlers Association, Clam Diggers Association, and the Knights of Pythias. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Lund and Mrs. Mary Selene, both of Bellingham; two sons, George and James, both of Bellingham; a brother, S. R. Harkness, of Grand Coulee; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Thomas, Mrs. Barbara Scott and Mrs. Elizabeth McNally; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Everson with the Rev. R. E. Baldwin, pastor, officiating. Interment in the Nooksack Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
HARKNESS, Ted, age 79, of 8611 Depot Rd., (Apple Valley Apartments) passed away Wednesday, march 21, 1988, at a Bellingham hospital. Mr. Harkness was born Dec. 31, 1908, in Lynden, and remained a lifetime resident of the community. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the regular U.S. Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #9301, the Lynden Loyal Order of Camels, the Lynden senior Center and was a past member of the American Legion. He was also an avid fisherman. He loved to garden and followed Lynden athletics very closely. He is survived by his beloved friend, Gertrude Burgraff of Lynden; a nephew, Gerald (Jerry) Harkness of Seattle; a sister, Dorothy Daniels of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Blythe Harkness of Coupeville; and four nieces, Jane Pennington of Puyallup, Caroline Veleke of Bellingham, Beatrice Westover of Mesa, Ariz., and Rosemany Grant of San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 5, 1988, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with the Rev. Hoyt Sherwin officiating. Burial followed in the Lynden Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
HARKOFF, Anna, 87, of Seattle, a former Lynden resident, died Monday. She was born in Russia Sept. 13, 1892 and had lived at Lynden most of her life. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons John of Lynden and Victor of Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. Eda Perkins, Mrs. Nena Richmond, Mrs. Lena Morse, all Seattle. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6-7 Feb 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARKOFF, Elizabeth M., age 87 of 1450 Main St., Lynden, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, (1977). A life time resident of Lynden, she was born there in 1890. Surviving are 3 sisters, Dorothy Nielsen of Blaine, Florence Hardy of Everson and Edna Kukura of Moraga, Calif.; a brother, Glen Bradley of Wenatchee; 2 step-sons, John Harkoff of Lynden and Victor Harkoff of Seattle; 3 step-daughters, Nena Richmond, Lena Morris both of Seattle and Edith Perkins of Willits, Calif.; also 6 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Monday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Marvin Jordan officiating. Burial in the Lynden Cemetery.
HARKOFF, John Stephen, Sr., age 58, of Route 1, Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 30, (1949). Mr. Harkoff had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 20 years, and was a member of the Washington State Certified Potato Growers Association, Washington Co-Op Egg Association, and the Whatcom County Dairyman's Association. Surviving relatives include his wife, Elizabeth; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Gardner, of Bellingham; Mrs. Nena Richmond, of Blaine; and Mrs. Lena Lang, of Deer Lodge, Montana; two sons, John Jr., of Lynden, and Victor, of Bellingham; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 2, at 2 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Paul R. Campbell officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.
HARKOFF, Mary K., age 62 of 8634 Depot Road, Lynden passed away in a Seattle hospital Friday, Feb. 27, (1976). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County she had made her home in Lynden since 1948. She had been active in the American Red Cross and had served 19 years at the Samish Council Camp Fire. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Bellingham, Lynden Chapter No. 12 OES and the Samish Council of Camp Fire. Surviving are her husband John, at home; 2 daughters, Marianne Harkoff and Helen VanderWerff both of Seattle; her mother, Mrs. (W.I.) Myrtle Carter of Bellingham; also 1 grandson. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Monday, March 1 at 3:30 p.m. with the Revs. Neil Braun and Cleo Thomas officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HARKSELL, Fred A., age 62 of Route 3, Ferndale passed away in a local hospital Friday, Dec. 9, (1960). Mr. Hrksell had been a resident of the Ferndale community his entire lifetime and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale. Surviving are his wife, Carrie at home; 2 sons, Peter Harksell of Ferndale and Albert Callopy in California; 4 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Rosary will be recited Monday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Moles' Monroe Chapel. Holy Mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin, Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
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