WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     HARR

HARRAN, Denis E., age 70, of Bellingham, died Monday April 18, 1988 in Bellingham. Mr. Harran was born February 28, 1918 in Bern, Switzerland. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Harran of the home residence; two daughters, Rosalie Lucas and husband Ken, Elizabeth Wilson and husband Henry; one son, Thomas J. Harran; three grandchildren, Mark and Dennis Wilson, and Edward Harran; Antoinette Philippe. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

HARRELL, Chester Amos, "Jack" age 74, of 1900 1/2 Broadway, passed away Sun. April 25, (1982). Mr. Harrell had resided in Bellingham for several years. He leaves to survive his wife Mildred of the family home; 1 daughter, Molly of Lake Stevens; 2 step-sons, Kenneth & Keith Lingbloom both of City; 1 step-daughters, Judy Holt of Medford, Oregon; 1 sister, Edith Bradford of Arizona. Services were held Tues. April 27 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with William Stone officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

HARRIGAN, Myra C., age 83, formerly 2939 Northwest Avenue, passed away Thursday, March 3, (1966). A sixteen-year resident of this city, Mrs. Harrigan was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. A former Bellingham resident she had resided in Enumclaw for the past 12 years. Surviving are a son, Gerald J. Harrigan of Seattle, and a sister Mrs. Nina E. Loweth of Fresno, Calif. Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Enumclaw at 2 p.m.

HARRIGER, William Eugene - Bellingham resident William Eugene "Gene" Harriger died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1993. He was 85. At his request, no services will be held. Born Feb. 4, 1908, in Warren, Pa., to Clark and Effie McCool Harriger, he married Veronica Turner in 1933 in Wellsville, N.Y. A Whatcom County resident for 39 years, Mr. Harriger retired from Mobil Oil Corp. in 1973. He was a lifetime member of the Elks, BPOE No. 194, in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife of the family home; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium.

HARRILD, Maude E., age 81, of 2072 Delesta Dr., passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Dec. 22, (1958). Mrs. Harrild had resided in Bellingham for the past three years and leaves to survive two sons, Virgil J. Harrison (sic), of Ady, Wash., and Donald E. Harrild, of Escondido, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Louis F. Jones, all of Bellingham; four grandchildren, Bill L. Jones, and Mrs. Robert Clark, both of Bellingham, Miss Margaret Harrison, of Colville and Mrs. Darrell MacDougle., of Worthington, Ohio; nine great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger, Monday, Dec. 29, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRIMAN, Aylmer C., "Hap" age 90, formerly of 4859 Noon Rd., died Sunday, June 16, 1991 in a local nursing home. Born December 12, 1900 in Maurice, Iowa, he grew up in Tofield, Alberta, Canada. He moved to Whatcom County with his family in 1922 and had lived here ever since. Alymer married Elma L. Walker of Bellingham on July 15, 1924. She preceded him in death in 1974. He had been a shipwright and carpenter and was a member of Carpenter's Local Union #756, a member of Bellingham Advent Christian Church, but for the past eleven years he had attended Calvary Temple. Aylmer enjoyed woodworking for many years, and his specialty was making children's furniture. He also wrote many poems and short stories. Surviving his his son Garry and wife Darlene Harriman of Bellingham, three grandchildren, his sister Jane McMullen of Burnaby, B.C., Canada, brothers Ronald Harriman Sr. of Everson, and Albion Harriman of Ferndale. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 20, 1991 at Bayview Cemetery, 3:00 p.m., with Pastor Richard Strum of Calvary Temple officiating. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

HARRIMAN, Charles Clayton, age 90, who resided at 1408, Noon Road, passed away (May 2, 1958) at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Harriman came here from Alberta in 1922 and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Ina Harriman of the family home; three sons, Ronald A. of Everson, Albion A. of Custer, Aylmer C. of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Jennie McMullen of Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. Ruth Hatch of Bellingham, also 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Rev. C. W. Tidwell will officiate at funeral services Monday, May 5, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View. Acting pallbearers will be Ronald Harriman Jr., Clarence, Kenneth, Herbert Harriman, Harold and Terrance McMullen.

HARRIMAN, Herb C. died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was 70. A private family interment will be at Hawthorne Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Sedro-Woolley, with the Rev. Billy Farrar officiating. Mr. Harriman was born on Aug. 13, 1927, in Bellingham to Albion and Theodora Jensen Harriman. He was raised in Custer. Mr. Harriman served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II and later graduated in 1947 from Ferndale High School. He graduated in 1951 from Western Washington University, with a bachelor's degree in education, and joined the Washington State Patrol in 1952. He continued with the State Patrol for 25 years. He was appointed safety education officer in Skagit County in 1967. After retirement, he worked in the logging industry. He was a member of the Skagit County Referee Association for 30 years. He married Betty Fults on April 10, 1954. Throughout their 43-year marriage, they enjoyed their family, hiking, hunting, skiing and raising horses. Mr. Harriman started a guide business, Eagle River Outfitters. He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church and served as a deacon there for seven years. Survivors include: his wife, of the family home; daughters Terry White of Mount Vernon and Diana Henderson of Bridgeport; son Dean Harriman of Arlington; mother, Theodora Harriman of Ferndale; brothers, Bill Harriman of Ferndale and Ken Harriman of Blaine; 10 grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.

HARRIMAN, Ina Jean, age 88, of 6783 Mission Rd., Everson, passed away Sun., Dec. 29, 1985 in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Ronald of Everson; 2 sons, Ron & wife Mary Anne of Everson, Clarence & wife Gerri of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Wilda & husband Orval Larsen of Everson, Irene & husband Perry McGee of Port Angeles; 1 brother, Willard McHeffey of Tofield, Alberta; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Fri., Jan. 3, 1986 at 2 p.m. at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, Rev. Bob Dillard officiating. Burial to follow at Ten Mile Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

HARRIMAN, Ina Rozilla, age 88, who resided at 1410 Noon Road passed away in a local hospital Friday, Nov. 10, (1961) following an extended illness. Mrs. Harriman had resided in Bellingham for the past 39 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves to survive 3 sons, Ronald A. of Everson, Albion A. of Custer and Alymer C. of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jennie McMullen of White Rock and Mrs. Ruth Hatch of Bellingham, also 1 sister, Mrs. Eva Howard of Pablo, Montana. 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The Rev. Charles S. Hardman will officiate at funeral services on Tuesday, October 14 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Bayview Cemetery.

HARRIMAN, Mabel F., age 71, of 2812 25th Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Dec. 18, (1961). Mrs. Harriman had resided in Bellingham 33 years, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include the husband, Perry, at home; two sons, Duane V., U.S. Army in Germany; Dale A. in California; three daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Vining and Mrs. Dorothy Little of Bellingham; Mrs. Lila Samuelson, Smith River, Calif.; 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; six brothers, Irving Johnson, Minnesota; Les Johnson, Iowa; Floyd Johnson, Texas; Perl Johnson, Iowa; Darryl Johnson, Iowa; Donald Johnson, Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Pooler and Mrs. Frances Jones, in Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Peter Vermaat, Thursday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRIMAN, Ronald A. "Bun", 98, of 6783 Mission Road, Everson, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 1995, at a Lynden care center. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ten Mile Cemetery and a funeral will follow at 3 p.m. at Goshen Community Church with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Mr. Harriman was born Sept. 18, 1896, to Charles and Ida Radbaugh Harriman in Maurice, Iowa. A county resident since 1922, he farmed in his early years. His love of hunting led to his becoming a gunsmith for 40 years. He was a member of Goshen Community Church and the National Rifle Association. Survivors include sons Ron Harriman of Everson and Clarence Harriman of Bellingham; daughters Wilda Larsen of Everson and Irene McGee of Arlington; sister Jane McMullen of Burnaby, B.C.; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIMAN, Theodora (Ted), age 95 of Ferndale, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2003. She was born on October 7, 1907 in Seattle, WA to Torge and Olga Jensen, who emigrated from Norway. At the age of 2 she moved to Whatcom County and was raised in Custer. She married Albie Harriman on January 7, 1924 and they were married for 70 years. They raised three sons on her family homestead. Ted worked many years at Alaska Packers, St. Luke's Hospital and Visiting Nurses. She spent countless hours baking and crocheting for her family and benefits for her church. Ted was a charter member of Custer United Methodist Church. Her favorite times were spent hunting, fishing and camping with her family and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed. Ted was preceded in death by her husband Albie in 1995, and her son Herbert in 1997, along with brothers, Joseph, Gary and Olger Jensen. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth and wife Beverly Harriman of Blaine, Bill and wife Billie Harriman of Lynden daughter-in-law Betty Harriman of Sedro Woolley sister-in-law Mary Jensen of Vancouver, WA and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, July 28, from 5-7 p.m. and Tuesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. until noon at Ferndale Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Tuesday, July 29, at 1:30 p.m., at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m., at Custer United Methodist Church in Custer.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jul 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRINGTON, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Harrington of 1809 Harris Avenue, passed away at the local hospital Sunday, Sept. 13, (1959). Besides his parents he leaves to survive one brother, Michael; one sister, Diane, both at the family home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Arthur Harrington and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Irene Maynard, both of this city. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

HARRINGTON, Charles Howard, age 89 of Port Townsend passed away Sun. Aug. 12, 1979. Mr. Harrington was a former long time resident of B'ham. and retired from Morse Hardware, a veteran of World War I, a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, of the American Legion. He leaves to survive 2 sons, William H. of Brinnon, Wa. and Joseph C. of Pullman, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Louise Spawn of Port Angeles, Wa. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Timm Lann officiating. Interment Bayview.

HARRINGTON, Dennis D., age 42, of 343 Martin St., Blaine, passed away Fri. July 7, 1978. A construction worker, had been a resident of Blaine for the past 2 1/2 years. Surviving are his wife Nancie, 4 sons, Zachariah at home, Stoney of Utah, Starr of Indiana, and Rock in Calif. 3 daughters, Heather at home, Pam and Yvonne both in Calif. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Harrington of Newberg, Ore. 2 brothers, Mike and Larry, both in Ore. A sister Sue in Conway. Private family memorial services will be held Tue. July 11. Cremation under the direction of Veroskes-McKinney Funeral Home.

HARRINGTON, Douglas A., Sr., age 65 years, of 2515 Ellis Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, May 8, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Harrington had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 23 years and was a retired carpenter. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Harrington is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons, Douglas A., Jr. and George E.; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Shetler, and five grandchildren, all of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Frank Vermillion, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 12, at 10 a.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, pastor of the Congregational Church, officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

HARRINGTON, Douglas A. of 1940 Kelly Road died Friday, Dec. 23, 1994, at home. He was 65. A gathering of friends and family will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Rome Grange. Born March 15, 1929, in Butte, Mont., he moved to Bellingham with his family as an infant. He attended Whatcom County schools. He married Betty Carol Maynard on May 22, 1948, in Bellingham. Mr. Harrington worked on log booms, for Larson's Mill, on tugs for Bellingham Tug & Barge and at Baker Dam. He also worked as a foremen on many heavy construction projects. He was a member of the Laborer's Local No. 276 for more than 20 years and was a past member of the Rome Grange. Mr. Harrington enjoyed helping people, working with his friends and taking people fishing. Survivors include his wife; son Mike Harrington of Bellingham; daughter Diane Harrington of Whatcom County; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

HARRINGTON, Fern Marie, age four years, 3219 Northwest Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Friday, Oct. 5, (1945). Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Harrington; one brother, Lewis Jr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Balius, of this city; uncles and aunts of which Mrs. Flora Judge, Bellingham, and Richard Bailus, of Everett, are members. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. Bertha Broyles. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRINGTON, George, age 73 of 1214 Deer Creek Road, Ferndale, died Wednesday, November 25, 1981. Funeral services are pending at the Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

HARRINGTON, George E. - Mass of Christian Burial was said at Corpus Christie Church in Edmonds for George E. Harrington of 629 Laura St., Delia, Kan. Burial followed in Holyrood Catholic Cemetery. The Rev. John Rizzo officiated. Mr. Harrington, 66, died Jan. 13, 1992, in Deming. He was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Libby, Mont., to Douglas and Mildred Harrington. He attended Bellingham High School and graduated from Success Business College. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following military service he worked for 25 years as a cost accountant. He married Donna Catlin on Feb. 1, 1951, in Bellingham. She survives him at the family home. He worked in construction from 1973 until 1981, when job-related injuries forced him to retire. Mr. Harrington's hobbies included fishing, hunting and camping. He was a member of Corpus Christie Church in Edmonds, a member of Assumption Chapel in St. Mary's, Kan., and a member of the Saint Pius X Society. Other survivors include sons George E. Harrington Jr. and Rod Harrington of Pasco, Dan Harrington of West Fargo, N.D., Wayne Harrington and Clydeen Harrington of Vancouver, Wash., and Doug Harrington of Gresham, Ore.; daughters Donna Parks of St. Mary's and Melissa Harrington of Bellingham; brother Douglas Harrington of Bellingham; sister Dorothy Shetler of Concrete; 19 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Westford Funeral Home.

HARRINGTON, James R., age 65, passed away at his home in Everson, Tuesday, December 16, (1947). Mr. Harrington had been a resident of that community for the past three years and was a retired motion picture operator. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mildred M., and one daughter, Mrs. David White, both of Everson; two grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Jack Wilson, of Seattle. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Thursday, December 18, at 3:00 p.m. Cremation.

HARRINGTON, Jane, born February 12, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois to Lincoln and Florence (Bentley) Clubine passed away February 1, 2008 in Bellingham, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Lincoln and Fredrick Clubine. Jane is survived by her loving husband of nearly 70 years, Leland; her children and their spouses, Patrick and Bonnie (Rissky) Harrington of Palatine, Illinois; Denne and Diane (Postlewait) Harrington of Bellingham and Tracy (Harrington) and James Hamm of Bellingham; grandchildren Brian Harrington of Oakland, California; Matthew and Big (Trinh) Harrington of Everett, Cody Harrington, Jamie Hamm and Christopher Hamm of Bellingham; and 4 great-grandchildren. Jane enjoyed a life filled with camping, hiking, trout and salmon fishing, and boating with her family on our many lakes and in the San Juan Islands, with always the "Mom we're hunger!" from her children. All through the years Jane has been an avid reader, bird watcher, construction assistant of all projects big and small and crossword puzzle enthusiast. She will always be remembered as a generous and loving wife, mother and friend to all who have known and loved her over the years. Burial will be Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Greenacres Memorial Park at 1:30 in the afternoon. Following, please join Jane's family to share memories of her life at 3:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Parkway Village, 24th Street, Bellingham. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRINGTON, John Francis (Frank), age 91, of Wenatchee, died in a Moses Lake hospital on Nov. 6, 1985. Mr. Harrington was born in Minnesota Dec. 8, 1893. On June 9, 1913, he married Amy Long in Prosser. They lived in Quincy for a short time before moving to Bellingham in 1924. In Bellingham he was employed as a street car operator and bus driver until his moved to Leavenworth in 1953. In Leavenworth he and his wife owned and operated a fountain and gift shop until his retirement in 1963. In 1967 they sold the shop and moved to Wenatchee. He moved to Moses Lake 1 month ago. He is survived by his 4 sons, Jack W. and Richard M., both of Wenatchee, Paul F. of Seattle and James H. of Moses Lake; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; also 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Amy in June 1971. Funeral services were Sat., Nov. 9th in Wenatchee. Graveside committal services will be Tues., Nov. 12th, 1 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Betts Funeral Home, Wenatchee.

HARRINGTON, Lee, age 94, of Bellingham, passed away October 8, 2008. He was born on the Patnode family homestead located near Harlem, Idaho to Matthew and Mosa (Patnode) Harrington. He was preceded in death by his Beloved wife, Jane, of nearly 70 years; and by his parents. Leland is survived by his 3 children and their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren; Patrick and Bonnie (Rissky) Harrington of Palatine, Illinois, Denne and Diane (Postlewait) Harrington of Bellingham, and Tracy (Harrington) and James Hamm of Bellingham; grandchildren, Brian Harrington of Oakland, California, Matthew and Bic (Trinh) of Everett, Washington, Cody Harrington of Bellingham and Jamie and Christopher Hamm of Bellingham; and great grandchildren, Ethan, Nathan, Taylor and Gavin Harrington of Everett, Washington. Lee and his beloved wife moved to Bellingham in 1946 from Spokane, Washington to be nearer to family and start their family. He worked for Union Oil and later for the Bellingham Shipyard, Bell Boy Boats and finally for United Boat Builders (Uniflite) until he retired at age 67. He was a master carpenter and the Secretary/Treasurer for the Shipwrights Union for many years. Lee not only built boats at work but built many boats at home that he and his family enjoyed over the years, boating in the San Juan's, on Lake Whatcom and many of the lakes in Eastern Washington. He was an avid fisherman, salt water, lake and stream and always trying to out fish his Beloved Jane, who usually caught more fish than Lee. Camping became another of the hobbies enjoyed by Lee and family starting from tent camping, and in later years motor homing around the country. Lee was also interested in staying physically fit by walking and riding his bike. Lee will be missed by all his family and friends, new and old, who have had the privilege of hearing his many stories and enjoyed his wonderful smile. Dad, Grand-Dad, Great-Grand-Dad and friend you will be missed, but we all know that you are with your Beloved Jane. A graveside service will be held on Friday October 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, WA. Please join Lee's family to share memories of his life at a reception directly following burial in Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald,15 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRINGTON, Lewis Q. - Services for Lewis Q. Harrington, former owner of the old Nifty Lunch, on Railroad Ave., will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, with Major Richard Beaver and Major J. C. Brown of the Salvation Army officiating. Ritualistic services by officers of I.O.O.F. No. 342 of Camano Island will follow. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Harrington, 83, of Camano Island, was born Sept. 5, 1904, in Arkansas. He had lived in Bellingham since 1927, and moved to Camano Island in 1987. Mr. Harrington had been a cook in local restaurants, logging camps and on fishing vessels. He was a member of I.O.O.F. No. 342, Camano Island; Encampment No. 61, Camano Island; Patriarch Militant Canton of Mount Vernon; a member of Daughters of American-Kulshan No. 3, Bellingham; and the Spiritualist Church. Survivors include his wife, Edith, of the family home; three sons, Lewis Harrington Jr. of Long Beach, Calif., Dee Harrington and Rick Harrington, both of Santa Anna, Calif.; a sister, Addie Pollack, of Missouri; a step-son, John Webb of Denver; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews. His daughter, Fern, died in 1945.

HARRINGTON, Michael J. Jr. "Mike" of Ferndale passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2006. He was 64 years old, born August 7, 1942 in Olean, NY to Michael and Anna (Gish) Harrington. Mike and his family were part of the Pioneer Family Movement which migrated from Olean in 1954 to start the Mobil Oil Refinery in Ferndale, WA. Mike served in medical supply in the Army while stationed in Vietnam. Mike was a loving husband and father. He had a huge, soft heart, especially for kids, and enjoyed the time he spent coaching Little League. Mike was true and loyal to the people that he called his friends and he was known to be very friendly and outgoing. He loved to talk to everyone that he met, and was also an avid Notre Dame Football fan. Mike was active in St. Joseph Catholic Church, and was a volunteer for the church's Project Concern food bank. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Anna; and his brother Joey. Mike is survived by his wife Susan Harrington; son Jeff Harrington; daughter Michelle (Fred) Clemens; brothers Jim, Paul (Ruby) and David (Vicki) Harrington; sisters Julie (Frank) McMurry, Mary Sullivan and Ann (Dave) Hanna; and numerous nieces and nephews that he enjoyed. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 9, 2006 from 5:30-6 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Home Ferndale Chapel with a Prayer Service to follow at 6 p.m. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday October 10, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ferndale, followed by burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRINGTON, Mildred, age 87, a long time resident of Everson died Aug. 10, (1978). Surviving are one daughter, Paula Reynolds and three grandchildren, Bert Wight, Everson; Gary Wight, Bothell and Mago Park, Lynnwood. Private services were held.

HARRINGTON, Mildred Irma - Funeral service for Mildred Irma Harrington, age 81, of 413 Alabama, will be Fri. May 15, 1 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, James St. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Harrington passed away Tues. May 12, 1987. A Bellingham resident since 1932, she was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; member of Culinary Workers & Bartenders Union Local No. 451; Order of Women of Moose and is survived by 2 sons, George Earl Harrington on Tonasket, WA, Douglas A. Harrington of Whatcom County; daughter, Dorothy Shetler of City; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home.

HARRINGTON, Mosa L., age 87 of 404 Parkridge, passed away Monday Sept 1. She had been a resident since 1942, was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. She is survived by 1 son Leland, City; 3 grandchildren, Denne Harrington and Tracy Hamm, both City and Patrick Harrington in Illinois; 2 great grandchildren; 5 sisters, Mrs. Rose Carlson, Mrs. Orella LaCasse both City, Mrs. Eva Rhodes of Palo Alto, Calif. and Mrs. Ceclia Fredrickson of Seattle, Mrs. Louella Carlson, Bothell, numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary Thursday September 4 at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday Sept 5 at 11 a.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRINGTON, Reland E., age 46, of 1486 Aldrich Road, passed away at home Monday, Feb. 6, (1956). Mr. Harrington had resided in this community for the past year and a half, was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Olympia and was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local No. 756. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. June Harrington; one son, Dean and one daughter Nola at the family home; one brother, John of Chehalis, and two sisters, Mrs. Fanny Sofia of Sequim, and Mrs. Doralie Crisp of Forks. Private graveside services were conducted at Woodlawn Cemetery by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin Thursday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. under the direction of the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home.

HARRINGTON, Walter E., age 62 years, of 2515 Ellis street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday morning, February 1, (1947) following a short illness. Mr. Harrington had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 18 years, having been a carpenter by trade, and a former employe of the Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mill. He was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Whatcom Lodge NO. 19. He is survived by his brother, Douglas A. Harrington, of the city, and one sister, Mrs. Pansy Vermillion of Seattle, and many nephews and nieces. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Al, age 87, formerly of Whatcom County, died June 28, (1985) at Crescent City, Calif. Mr. Harris was born in Kansas on June 28, 1898 and lived in the Everson and Nooksack areas from 1936 to 1951. He was past master of Nooksack Valley No. 105 and past patron of Nooksack Chapter No. 171, F and AM. He is survived by three sons, Walter and wife Ardis of Gasquest, Calif., Glenn and wife Ora Mae of Marysville, and Duane and wife Helen of Fremont, Calif.; a sister, Dade Bays and brother, Earl Harris, both of California; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
(From The Lynden Tribune, July 10, 1985)

HARRIS, Alvin – A graveside service for Alvin "Al" Harris of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, with the Revs. Jerry Wilson and David Erickson of Immanuel Bible Church officiating. Mr. Harris died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 85. Mr. Harris was born June 7, 1914 to Hanna (Glandville) and Harvey Harris in Abbotsford, B.C. On June 22, 1941 he married Frances J. Caldwell. Mr. Harris worked for OPC Cement Plant of Bellingham for 31 years. Mr. Harris attended Immanuel Bible Church. He liked gardening, cutting wood and woodworking. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Wilma Seckel of Kalamazoo, Mich.; sons Jerry and Gary Harris, both of Bellingham; brother Leslie Harris and sisters Clara Harris and Grace Bishop, all of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Anna Dora - Graveside services for Anna Dora Harris, 91, 1717 Fairhaven Ave., will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bayview Cemetery, with the Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Mrs. Harris died Friday, (Sept. 19, 1986) at her home. She was born Oct. 18, 1894, in Iowa and had lived in Bellingham since 1910. Her husband, Clayton Harris, died in 1963. Survivors include two daughters, Rose Harris of Bellingham and Lorna Curtis of Sacramento, Calif.; a son, Robert Harris of Chula Vista, Calif.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Ardis Vickery Smith, a Gasquet, California resident, retired Crescent City business co-owner, volunteer for the Del Norte County Historical Society museum and mother of five, died Jan. 14, 2003 at the Eureka home of her daughter Margaret. She was 80 yrs old. Ardis is survived by son Brian Harris of Subic Bay, Philippines and his children, Casey & Lisa daughter Joan Watanabe and husband Michael of Eureka son Robert Harris and wife Jeanne of Eureka daughter Margaret Morris and husband Gene of Eureka and their daughter, Greta daughter Lynn Kennedy and husband Ken of Okanogan, WA and their sons, Tyler and Ryan. She is also survived by four great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and "adopted" Mexican sons Eduardo and William Tamayo, and their families. Ardis was preceded in death by her husband Walter Keith Harris, brothers Robert Curtis Smith and Murrell Campbell Smith and sister Olive Cassandra Smith Wieland. She was born July 14, 1922 in Malta, MT to Curtis Smith a carpenter and rancher and Mildred Mary Wilson Smith a teacher at a one-room schoolhouse. She was the first daughter and third child of four children. The family moved from Montana to Washington in 1926. She remembered the early years in Washington: when the family built the first house on Laurelwood in Bellingham picked wild blackberries and morel mushrooms (to be sauteed in fresh-churned butter) raised chickens, a large garden and fruit trees and helped with their dad's sugar beet contracts for the U & I sugar plant. She spoke of her mother who loved flowers, singing harmony, playing the piano by ear and who canned 700 quarts of fruits and vegetables for the root house each summer. Ardis started school at the new Birchwood School in 1928, went to Roeder Jr. High, Whatcom High and Bellingham High, graduating in 1940. The next three years she attended pre nursing courses at Western Washington College and nurses training at St. Joseph's Hospital, graduating in 1943. She served as a Registered Nurse and 1st Lieutenant with the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in England, France and Germany. After her tour of duty, she married her fiance of three years, Walter Keith Harris, a Navy pilot. His military service took them to Florida and California. After Walter earned a degree in portraiture at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, they settled in Crescent City, opening Harris Studio and Camera Store in 1950. They worked side-by-side in the business for 30 years. They moved to the Village of Gasquet in 1971. Their travels in the 80 & and early 90's included many RV trips in the states and into Mexico, often with three grandkids. Overseas trips with the Harpers, Hemmingsens, and Hewitts were well documented with terrific photos and "you had to be there" stories. There are a lot of "Ardie fans" and she will be remembered for many things: her excellent memory and telling of family stories known by some as "Ardie Central" for being the hub of friends and family communication the "calm" in the Harris storms the mom all the kids could talk to maker of the best popcorn balls, waffles and pancakes with homemade raspberry jam Walt's fishing assistant ("Ardie, get the net!") and an avid promoter of the "answer the phone with a pencil and a smile" philosophy. Her list of favorite things included: her rose and azalea gardens fresh corn and tomatoes from Walt's garden her warm front porch and landscaped yard the Smith River's changing views & critters and swimming in its bracing water the hummingbirds around the feeders family fish fries, crab feeds, holiday and ethnic meals volunteering and organizing Walt's local photo collection for the museum new and old friends and their frequent calls and letters her fishing trips to Alaska and Canada with the kids the Campbell family reunions in Ferndale, WA getting absorbed in a good novel title rummy and jigsaw puzzles birthday club picnics making enchiladas wearing her lighthouse print jacket watching Dr. Phil, Oprah & Jeopardy listening to all night talk radio hearing and telling a good joke tracking Gasquet rainfall totals and keeping her garden and family event journal. Private interment at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Mortuary Chapels / Pierce Chapel, Eureka, CA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Betty Jean, 81, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley. Betty, born on March 8, 1927 in Longview, Washington, was the daughter of John & Anne Robertson Smith. Her family made their home in Tacoma until moving to Bellingham in 1935 where she was raised and attended school. She graduated from Bellingham High School with the class of 1946 and then briefly attended Bellingham Normal School. Betty worked at a variety of jobs over the years in the Bellingham and Ferndale areas to help support her family. She found the love of her life in Larry Harris and they were united in marriage in Sequim, WA on February 11, 1980 and they made their home together in Sedro-Woolley. Betty enjoyed fishing and trailer-camping with Larry; painting, crafts and flower arranging. She was also active in PTA in Bellingham when her son was young and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Sedro-Woolley. She was preceded in death by her parents; and by her husband, Larry, in 2001. A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Saxon Cemetery near Acme, with Pastor Jay Wise officiating. Services and cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Beverly Jean, age 85, of Bellingham, passed away at her home, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born April 19, 1926 in Bellingham, to David (Jack) and Viva (Plank) Byrnes. Beverly graduated from Bellingham High School and was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Gordon R. Harris, in January of 2003. A graveside inurnment service will be held Thursday, May 12, 2011, 2:00 p.m., at Greenacres Cemetery, Ferndale, with Pastor Susan Hookham officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Sig's Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 2011) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Cecil Earl - Memorial services for Cecil Earl, age 82 of 2478 W. Shore Drive, Lummi Island, will be Sat. Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Lummi Island Congregational Church, with Mr. Grant Brown officiating. Mr. Harris passed away Oct. 13, (1981) in Bellingham. He leaves to survive his wife Shelba B.; 1 son, Shelby E. Harris of Seattle; 1 daughter, Mrs. Carolyn S. Brown of Richland, Wa.; 2 grandchildren. Local arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Charles Frederick, who resided at 1575 Hoff Road, passed away at a local hospital after a brief illness (Aug. 31, 1951) at a local hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Harris had lived in Bellingham for the past 48 years and was a widely known in the contracting business. He was 83 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves to survive him two daughters, Mrs. Edith Hinckly, of Bellingham, and Miss Mona Harris, of Spokane, Wash., also one son, Chas. W. Harris, of San Francisco, Calif.; one brother, E. J. Harris, of Mount Vernon, Wash., and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Burrier, of Oak Harbor, Wash., also one granddaughter, Iona Hinckly, of Bellingham. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 4, at 2 o'clock from the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, with rev. Eugene C. Sabin of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

HARRIS, Clayton Weaver, age 68 of 1717 Fairhaven Ave., passed away in a local hospital Friday, June 15, (1962). A 46 year resident of Bellingham Mr. Harris was a retired cannery foreman for the Metiakatia Canning Co., was a trustee for the Chuckanut Sunday School and a member of the Machinist Union. Survivors are his widow, Anna at home, 1 son, Lt. Col. Robert L. Harris of McCord Field, 2 daughters,, Mrs. Lorna Curtis, Sacramento, Calif., Miss Rose Harris at home, 3 grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Bessie Cory of Tacoma, 1 brother, Pearl R. Harris of Yelm, numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

HARRIS, Deloris M. - Lynden resident Deloris M. Harris died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1992, in Bellingham. She was 79. She was born May 21, 1913, in Hamilton, Mont., to William and Margaret Harris. Arrangements are pending at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [burial Lynden Cemetery]

HARRIS, Easter Myrtle - A memorial service for Easter Myrtle Harris, 90, of 1550 Oxford St., White Rock, B.C., will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Evergreen Baptist Home in White Rock. The Rev. H. Weiss will officiate. Mrs. Harris died Monday (April 1, 1991) at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock. She was born Easter Tillotson on April 16, 1900, in South Pass, Wash. She married Harold Dick Harris on Aug. 22, 1921, in Sumas and lived in the Lower Mainland ever since. Visitations will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday at the Mormon Church in Ferndale. He died in 1972. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Baptist Church and several ladies' auxiliaries. Survivors include a daughter, Winnie Smith of Bellingham; a brother, Jack Tillotson of Bellingham; two sisters, Blanche McDicken of Tacoma and Inez Mable of San Jose, Calif.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Evergreen Baptist Home, White Rock.

HARRIS, Edmund Gordon - Graveside services for Edmund Gordon Harris Sr., 98, a civil engineer for many years, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Harris, of 371 Shallow Shore Road, died Saturday (Aug. 6, 1988) in Bellingham. He was born April 20, 1890, in Webster, Kansas, and had been a Bellingham resident since 1979. Mr. Harris' pioneer family moved from Kansas to Colorado by covered wagon when he was 5. He worked as a miner in Colorado and Arizona before becoming a civil service engineer for the Naval Ordinance Test Station in Inyokern, Calif. Survivors include his daughter, Naomi Heal, of Palm Desert, Calif.; his son, Gordon, of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews.

HARRIS, Edwin Thomas - Graveside services for Edwin Thomas Harris, age 97, formerly of 2415 Meridian St., will be Fri. Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Edgar L. Starr officiating. Mr. Harris passed away Mon. Nov. 9, 1981. He is survived by 2 sons, Roy Harris of Brea, Calif., and Ben Harris of Everett; 1 daughter, Mrs. Athalie Reggio of Long Beach, Calif.; 3 great-grandchildren and 1 sister, Mrs. May Ondreach of Seattle. Mr. Harris moved to Long Beach, Calif. in 1974; was employed by Diehl Ford Inc. for over 40 years and a member of Garden Street Methodist Church. Jones Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Eliot - At the family's request, there will be no services for Burlington Northern Railroad employee Eliot "Jug" Harris. Mr. Harris, 68, 2015 24th St., died Wednesday (Sept. 19, 1990) at Sehome Park Care Center. He was born Nov. 5, 1921, in Bellingham and lived here most of his life. He married Jeanne Whitehill in 1946 in Bellingham. Mr. Harris served in the Navy during World War II and retired from Burlington Northern as a track foreman after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Burlington Northern Veteran's Association. He is survived by his wife, of the family home; a son, Bill Harris of Bremerton; a daughter, Jackie Abad of Alameda, Calif.; four sisters, including Julia Klocke of Bellingham; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Elisha D., age 78, of 2524 Woburn St. passed away in a local hospital Friday, Nov. 16, (1956). Mr. Harris had been a resident of this community and for years had been employed at the old Larson Mill as a Millwright. Deceased was a member and for the past 11 years Secretary of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F&AM; was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, and was a member and Past Patron of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O.E.S. Surviving relatives are his widow, Anna, at home; five daughters, Mrs. Julia Klocke of Bellingham, Mrs. Louise McConkey of Seattle, Miss Lenore Harris of Bellingham, Miss Naomi Harris and Miss Francis (sic) Harris both of Seattle; two sons, J. Willard Harris of Seattle and Eliot D. Harris of Bellingham; four grandchildren; two nephews in Seattle and one niece in California. The remains rest at Jones Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner and Officers of the Masonic Lodge Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRIS, Elizabeth A., age 83, of 2009 B St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 25, (1959). Mrs. Harris had resided in Ferndale and Bellingham for the past 38 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church at Ferndale. Survivors are three sons, T. Rowland Harris and Paul H. Harris, both of Seattle, and John C. Harris, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; three daughters, Miss Margaret Harris, of Bellingham, Miss Ruth Harris of Seattle, and Mrs. R. C. McHarness of Woodstown, N.J.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Jones Funeral Home prior to the services to be conducted by the Rev. Ralph H. Funkhouser, Thursday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Fraser Cemetery in New Westminster at 2 p.m., PST, 3 p.m. PDT.

HARRIS, Emily Rebecca, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harris of 620 21st St., passed away Friday, March 4, (1977). Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Harris, at home; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris, city, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Smith of Whittier, Iowa; great grandparents, Mrs. Leona Harris, Newton, Iowa and Mrs. Caroline Stanley, Barnesville, Ohio. Memorial services Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Florence Mae, 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris, 2805 Kulshan, passed away at the family home suddenly Thursday evening, December 13, (1951). Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Laura Mae, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Malcomb McLeod, Lopez Island; paternal grandfather, Mr. Leland Harris, New York, N.Y.; one uncle and two aunts. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 15th at 11 a.m., from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Calhoun, pastor of the First Congregational Church, officiating. Interment, Babyland in Bay View Cemetery.

HARRIS, Frances J., of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2001 in Bellingham. Born June 13, 1918 in Amhearst, NB (sic), to Guy and Ethel (Mollard) Caldwell. Frances was an active member of Immanuel Bible Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and handcrafts. Her husband Alvin Harris preceded her in death on March 9, 2000. She is survived by her daughter Wilma Seckel of Portage, MI; sons Jerry Harris and Gary Harris both of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Dunlap of Nooksack, WA. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tues., December 11, 2001 at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Fred W., age 77, who resided at 4995 Noon Rd. passed away at his residence Wed. July 26th, (1978). He had been a resident of B'ham. for the past 75 years & was a retired sawmill worker & an employee of Brooks Lumber for 20 years. He was a member of the Sawmill Workers Local Union No. 2667. He leaves to survive 1 step-son, Allison Trussler of Canada. Also many close friends residing in the B'ham. area. Private services will be held, Thurs., July 27th followed by cremation under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Gladys J., age 74, a Wickersham resident, died at United General Hospital Monday, Nov. 10, 1980. She was born in Montana in 1906, and had been a resident of Skagit County since 1935. Her husband Guy preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by 2 sons, Larry of Sedro Woolley; Earl of Arlington; 1 brother, Clifford Raison of Ellensburg; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces. Funeral services will be held Fri., Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley, Interment at Saxon Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Nov 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Gordon R., age 80, of Bellingham , passed away at his home Mon., January 6, 2003. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Survived by his wife Beverly son, Jeff two daughters, Ginger and Jackie four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a sister Pat. A Graveside service will be held Thurs., Jan. 9th, 11:00 a.m., at Greenacres Moles Cemetery, Ferndale. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Grace, age 50 years, of 518 North Street, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, August 25, (1948) following a short illness. Mrs. Harris had been a resident of Bellingham for the past five years, coming here from Anacortes and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Surviving relatives include three sons, L. Frank Harris, of Anacortes, Wash., Capt. Raymond C. Harris, U.S. Transport Services in Alaska, and Albert S. Harris, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Pinkey, of Deming, Washington, and Opal and Alice Harris, both at home; one brother, Fred W. Harris, U.S. navy; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Metuna and Mrs. Oren Stronsbough, both of the city, and Mrs. Frank Niles, of Mold, Wash.; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 28, at 2 p.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald B. Kunkle, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRIS, Guy, age 60 years, of 1915 F Street, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, June 6th, (1945). Mr. Harris a former resident of Anacortes, had resided in Bellingham for the past year, and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Harris; three sons, Capt. Raymond C., of the U.S. army transport service, Albert S. and L. Frank of Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. Henry Pinkey, Everson, Opal Heimbaugh and Alice E. Harris, of Bellingham; his mother, Mrs. M. A. Harris, of Seattle; three brothers, John Harris, of Bellingham, Earl Harris, Lt.-Com. U.S. navy on aircraft carrier Card, Lyman Harris, Lt.-Com. in coast guard; four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 12, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Harold L. Lewis, of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRIS, Hannah - Graveside service for Hannah Harris, age 98, of 4687 Guide Meridian, will be Thursday, Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Edgar L. Starr, Pastor, Garden Street United Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Harris passed away Mon. Oct. 3, 1983. A resident of Whatcom County for the past 67 years, Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband Harvey in 1958, 2 sons & 1 daughter. She is survived by 3 sons, Alvin & wife Frances Harris, James & wife Peg Harris & Leslie Harris; 2 daughters, Clara Harris, Grace & husband John bishop, all of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 14, 1885 Ontario, Canada.]

HARRIS, Harvey Armstrong, age 73, of 1456 Meridian Road, passed away at home Monday, Sept. 1, (1958). Mr. Harris had resided in this community for the past 42 years; was a retired farmer and millworker; was a member of the Methodist Church and the Whatcom County Dairymen's Assn. Survivors are his widow, Hannah, at home; four sons, Alvin W., of Bellingham, Louis H. and Leslie S., both at home, and James A. of Plains, Mont.; two daughters, Miss Clara M. Harris, at home, and Mrs. Grace O. Bishop of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Albert, in Manitoba, and Alvin, in Alberta; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Manley, in Manitoba, and Mrs. Grace Muxlow, in Michigan. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger, Friday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

HARRIS, Hilda J., 89, died April 11, 1990 in Edmonds. She was born July 15, 1900 in Vasa, Finland. She leaves her daughters and sons-in-law Mary and Clarence Lehman of Camano Island and Frances and Maurice Cary of Auburn; grandchildren, Mary Carole Willis of Hemet, CA, Linda Holmes of Olympia and John Lehman of Everett; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; sister and nephews in Finland and many friends in the Bellingham area. Services Mon. April 16, 1 p.m. in the mausoleum chapel at Cypress Lawn Cemetery in Everett. Arrangements entrusted to Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Directors, Everett.

HARRIS, Howard L. - Former Milwaukee Railroad worker Howard L. Harris, 71, died Sunday (July 19, 1987) in a Bellingham nursing home. Mr. Harris was born July 27, 1915 in Karnat, North Dakota, served in the US Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and moved to Everson following the war. He was a member of American Legion Mount Shuksan Post No. 224. Survivors include four sisters, Mary Jean Finsrud of Deming, Ione McLaughlin and Marion Hageland of Bremerton, and Rachel Daniel of Tacoma; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gillies, with the Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Burial will follow in Ten Mile Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Ione G. - Elmo, Mont. - Ione G. Harris, 80, of Elmo died of natural causes Sept. 26, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, Mont. She was born the daughter of Ray and Louise Shumway and was raised in Lynden. She graduated from Lynden High School in 1929, and received a bachelor's degree in education from Western Washington University - then called Bellingham Normal College - in Bellingham. He teaching career started in rural Washington schools. In 1939, she moved to San Francisco and did graduate work at San Francisco State College. She then moved to the Seattle area and taught school in the Maple Valley school district until her marriage to Berry Fletcher Harris on May 10, 1941, in Everson. The couple moved to Bremerton, where Berry worked in the naval shipyards, and later to Anchorage, Alaska, where he continued his work for the World War II effort. After the war, they moved to Elmo, where Berry was raised, and bought a ranch. Ione taught at Elmo Elementary School and in the immediate area until retiring in 1972. Berry died in 1979. Survivors include a sister, Lois Nelson of Fremont, Calif., and two brothers, Howard Shumway of Lynden and Ray Shumway of Morton.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Oct. 16, 1991)

HARRIS, James Albert - Graveside services for James Albert "Jim" Harris will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Harris, 69, died Wednesday in Bellingham. Born March 1, 1918 in Bellingham, Mr. Harris was a lifelong resident of the city. He had been employed by Brooks Lumber in Bellingham. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 3029 in Blaine and a member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union Local No. 2665. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife Peggy of the family home; a son James B. Harris of Mississippi; a daughter Louise E. Polley of Blaine; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Grace Bishop and Clara Harris of Bellingham; two brothers Leslie Harris and Alvin Harris of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, James B. - Following a long illness, James B. Harris of Lynden passed away at his home on Sept. 3, 1990 at the age of 33. Harris was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Aug. 14, 1957, a son of Lawrence L. and Frances E. (Alba) Harris. He lived in Florida and then moved to Tempe, Ariz. before coming to Whatcom County in 1982. Harris worked for Sears in Bellingham and retired in 1989 due to ill health. His hobby was photography. Harris leaves to survive his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham of Melbourne, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. At his request there were no services. Arrangements and cremation were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

HARRIS, James Robert (Jim), age 45, died suddenly in his Blaine home on February 20, 2006. Born on April 30, 1960 in Mount Carmel Illinois, Jim is survived by his wife, Ann M. Mulvey, and his two step-children, Colin Mulvey Fischer and Devan Mulvey Fischer, both students at Blaine High School. In addition to his Blaine family, Jim is also survived by his brother, Joe Harris (Anita) of Flora, Illinois, and is predeceased by his mother Mae Louise and father Alfred E. Harris. Extended family in Blaine include Debra C. Smith, Jeannette and Kenneth Williams, Susan Dunstone and Diana and Brian McLeod. An honors graduate of Mount Carmel High School, Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Evansville in 1982. Shortly after his move from Indiana to Blaine in 1998, Jim began his northwest career as an employee of the Haggen Corporation at Barkley Village where he continued work during the past eight years. Complementing his passion for family life, Jim had great admiration and respect for the environment and all of its creatures, evidenced by the housing of a multitude of rescued farm and domestic animals over the years at his Blaine home. Having camped and hiked through much of the Appalachian Trail on the east coast, Jim thoroughly enjoyed his hikes through the diverse ecosystem offered by Mount Baker, which he frequented as often as possible. Jim's recent accomplishments and interests include being awarded his license from the FCC as an amateur radio operator and volunteer work as an online support counselor to those struggling with depression. A memorial service will be held at the Free Unitarian Church in Blaine at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2006, followed by a celebration of his life in the family home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, John C., age 76 years, of the Alaska building, passed away in a local hospital Monday, November 19, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Harris had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 15 years and was a retired blacksmith. He is survived by his wife, Julia; one son, Fred of the U.S. navy, stationed at Astoria, Ore.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Pearl Mutune, Mrs. Hazel Straughbaugh, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Nettie Nellis, of Spokane; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 21, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRIS, Julia, age 85 years, of 202 Alaska Bldg., passed away at the family home Monday, Oct. 5, (1959). Mrs. Harris had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 23 years and leaves to survive three daughters, Mrs. Frank Niles of Spokane, Mrs. Frank Metune and Mrs. Hazel Strausbough, both of the city; also 26 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with David Schuman officiating. Interment, Greenacres.

HARRIS, Leander A., age 67, of Route 1, Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, September 24, (1961) following a short illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1951, moving here from Van Buren, Missouri. He was a retired farmer and lumber worker. Surviving are his wife, Della; 1 son, Joy of Mt. Vernon; 4 daughters, Mrs. Thelma Moore of Everson, Mrs. May Provance of Bellingham, Mrs. Lucille Bales of VanBuren, Missouri, Mrs. Lurida Sisco of Ellisonre, Missouri; 2 brothers, Fred in Lemay, Missouri and Tolman in Van Buren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Arzilla Moriar of VanBuren, Mrs. Dona Bone of Granite City, Ill.; also 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. The body will be forwarded to the Pewitt Funeral Home in Van Buren, Missouri for funeral services. Friends wishing to see Mr. Harris should call at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden prior to noon Tuesday.

HARRIS, Lee O., age 84, former resident of B'ham. & Whatcom County, retired railroad worker. Survived by wife, Merle. Numerous brothers & sisters in Indiana. 1 sister in Florida. 3 daughters in Bremerton; Rachel Daniels, Mrs. Ione McLaughlin & Marion Hageland. 1 daughter in Everson, Mary Jean Finsrud. 1 son in Everson, Howard Harris. 11 grandchildren & 18 great grandchildren. Mr. Harris passed away July 4, (1977) in Harrison Memorial Hospital, Bremerton. Funeral services will be held July 7 at 11 a.m. in the Lewis Chapel in Bremerton.

HARRIS, Leonora - Private funeral services for former school teacher Leonora Harris, 82, of 206 Highland Drive will be announced at a later date. She died Sunday at her home. She was born April 5, 1907, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was a 70-year resident of Whatcom County. She had graduated from Western Washington College. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Lewis Philip, 77, passed away in Kansas City, Kan. Dec. 15, (1984). He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Harris of Nooksack. He attended the Nooksack schools. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Lou Roberts of Baton Rouge, La.; one grandson; one brother, Paul Harris, of Corning, Cal.; one aunt, Nellie Bristol, of Bellingham; and numerous cousins. His wife, Doris, preeceded him in death. Cremation and burial were conducted in Kansas.

HARRIS, Lois Ann, age 47, passed away suddenly at her home on July 29, 2004. She was born on June 17, 1957 in Irmagawa, Japan and graduated from Layton High School in Utah in 1975. She then moved to Whatcom County, where she lived for the rest of her life. She is survived by her life long partner, Jerald Folsom of Ferndale, WA.; father and mother Harry and Kazuko Harris of Bothell, WA.; sisters Marie Shamhart and Susan Hasenyager, both of Bothell, WA.; numerous relatives and many friends. Lois was a multitalented, creative person who loved fishing, gardening, cooking, catering, photography, golfing, quilting with her mom and remodeling her home. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. at the Northwest Indian College Campus Log Building, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, with Reverend Al Currier officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Lois I. - Funeral service for Lois I. Harris, age 55 of 2222 Erie St. will be Monday, February 28 at 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Alver E. Lofdahl officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Harris passed away Friday Feb. 25, 1983. She is survived by her husband Rev. Joseph E. Harris; son Paul M. & wife Patty Harris of Lynden; daughter Carolyn Joy Harris, City; mother Edna Corson of Portland, Ore.; 2 grandsons, Mason & Duncan, City; brothers Phil Corson of Portland and Floyd Corson in New York. Mrs. Harris had been a resident of this community for the past 21 years and was a member of bethel Fellowship Church and Women's Aglow. The Harris's had been married for 35 years. Jones Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Louis H., age 62, of 4687 Guide Meridian, passed away Sun. Dec. 17, 1978. Mr. Harris was a life resident of this community and a member of the Lime & Gypsum Workers Union Local No. 41. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Hanna Harris. 3 brothers Alvin, James and Leslie. 2 sisters Mrs. Grace Bishop and Miss Clara Harris. All of this city. numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Lawrence Guderian, Weds. Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Lucile B., formerly of 300 Myrtle St., age 93, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, (1971). Mrs. Harris was a 27 year resident of this city. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. R. W. Greene, City. Private services will be conducted by Rev. J. Vincent Crane, Thursday, January 14th at 11:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home followed by cremation.

HARRIS, Lyda Helen, age 71, passed away at the family home 2415 Meridian St. Saturday, May 2, (1964). Mrs. Harris had been a 57 year resident of this community and was a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Ed at home; two sons, Ben E. of Everett and Roy L. of San Jose, California; one daughter, Mrs. Athalie Carvos of Chula Vista, California, and four grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Walker Tuesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRIS, Mareen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris of 2805 Kulshan, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, May 19, (1954). She is survived by her parents, one sister, Laura Mae at home, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Malcom McLeod of Lopez Island, paternal grandfather, Leland Harris of New York City, N.Y., and many other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m. with Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, paster of the First Congregational Church officiating and under the direction of Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.

HARRIS, Margaret Still died Sunday, March 21, 1993, in Seattle. She was 85. No local services will be held. She was born Oct. 20, 1907, in Winona, Wash. She attended Washington State University, where she was the first woman elected by the student body to be editor of the college yearbook, "The Chinook." She was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She received her bachelor's degree from Washington State in 1949 after taking additional classes at Western Washington University. Mrs. Harris and her husband, Roy, lived in Whatcom County from 1941 through 1957. She was a member of Laurel Grange No. 208 and the Laurel Demonstration Club. Mrs. Harris also lived in Eastern Washington, where she was a reporter for the Spokesman Review and the Wenatchee Daily World. Survivors include daughter Mary Crane of Seattle; son R. Everett Harris of Anchorage, Alaska; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

HARRIS, Mark Joseph - Blaine - Mark Joseph Harris, year and a half old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris of Blaine, died Thursday, (Dec. 10, 1959) in a Bellingham hospital. He was an only child. Born in April, 1958, in McMinnville, Ore., he is survived also by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Harris of Sheridan, Ore., and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nordin of Surrey, B.C. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, the Rev. Clarence Lund officiating, with burial following in Hillsdale Cemetery at Blaine.

HARRIS, Marvin Claude, 68, 7136 Portal Way, No. 5, Ferndale, died at his home Wednesday, (Jan. 30, 1985). Mr. Harris was born in Brownswood, Texas, May 9, 1916. A Whatcom County resident since 1981, he came here from Kent after retiring from The Boeing Co. as a tool and cutter grinder. He had been a member of the Aerospace Machinists union since 1967. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, at Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert E. Johnson officiating. Cremation will follow, with burial ashes at DeLeon, Texas.

HARRIS, Mary J., age 78, of 2110 New St., passed away at home Sunday, October 17, (1954). Mrs. Harris had resided in this community for the past 19 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving relatives include one son, Guy L. Harris of Wickersham; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one brother, Amos Averfield of Wiser, Idaho; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin Wednesday, October 20, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

HARRIS, Maryann E. (Cain), age 55 of Blaine passed away on Tues., December 12, 2006. A Memorial Service will be held on Mon., December 18 at 11 a.m. at Thornton Hall, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Maude Lasells, age 66, who resided at 2501 Lynn St., passed away at the family residence Wednesday, Oct. 15, (1958) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Harris had resided in Bellingham for the past 39 years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She leaves to survive her husband, Robert B. Harris; one son, Gordon Harris of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Loyd of LaPunte, Calif.; three grandchildren, Pamela Loyd, Jackie Fay and Ginger Kay Harris; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Baker of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; two brothers, Sydney Head of Orcas Island and Frank Head of Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. W. Robert Webb will officiate at funeral services on Friday, Oct. 17, at 3 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRIS, Merle Marie, age 83, former resident of Bellingham passed away Tues. May 2, 1978 in a Bremerton Hospital. Survivors; 1 brother in N. Dakota. Sisters; Mabel Gassat of Bremerton, Thelma Dunn of Seattle, Exzilda Ableman of Laurel. 1 son, Howard Harris of Everson. Daughters; Ione McLaughen, Rachel Daniels & Marion Haggeland all of Bremerton, Mary Jean Finsrud of Everson. Numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren. Arrangements by Lewis Chapel of Bremerton. Funeral services Fri. May 5th at 11 p.m. in Bremerton.

HARRIS, Paul Jesse, 79, formerly of Whatcom County, died Dec. 23, 1991, in Corning, Calif. He was born March 13, 1912, in Van Zandt, to Philip and Ruby Harris. The family moved to South Pass Road near Nooksack when he was a child. He attended Nooksack schools, graduating in 1931. He married Ruth Hess in Whatcom County in 1933. She survives him at the family home. The couple moved to California in 1935. Survivors include his sons, Gene Harris and Philip Harris, and his daughter, Shirley Moehrke, all of Vacaville, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Corning.

HARRIS, Peggy E., 72, of Blaine died Thursday, May 5, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Westford Funeral Home Chapel. Born March 20, 1922, to Roy and Inez Graves in Concord, Calif., she had lived in Whatcom County for 64 years. She married James Harris on July 11, 1943, in Bellingham. He preceded her in death in 1987. She was a member and past president of the Eagles No. 3029, and a member of the Blaine Senior Center. Survivors include son Jim B. Harris, of Houston; daughter Louise Polley of Blaine; sisters Deane Elston of Blaine and Louise Soule of Joshua Tree, Calif.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

HARRIS, Raymond C. - Mount Vernon - Funeral services for Raymond C. Harris, 40, Rt. 6, Mount Vernon, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kern Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park, North Bellingham. Mr. Harris died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Sunday afternoon (May 20, 1962). He was a member of the Cement Masons Union Bellingham Local and had been working on the Mayfield Dam as cement mason foreman. He served as a captain in the Army Transport Corps in the South Pacific and Alaska from 1943 to 1949. Surviving are the widow, Beatrice and four children, Darlene, Deanna, William and Randy, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Pinkey of Newhalem, Mrs. Opal Morrison of Bellingham and Mrs. Alice Raye of Dallas, Tex., and a brother, Al Harris of Sedro Woolley.

HARRIS, Richard, age 67, of 1823 S. 16th St., Mt. Vernon, passed away in a local hospital, Feb. 4, 1990. He was born March 6, 1922 in Pittsburgh, PA, and worked as a Production Planner for U.S. Steel Co. Funeral services will be held Wed., at Slater Funeral Home in Pittsburgh, PA. Local arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

HARRIS, Robert B. - A resident of Bellingham since 1919, Robert B. Harris, 79, 2501 Lynn St. died Sunday (April 15, 1973). He was a retired master mechanic for Kaiser Cement Co. Surviving are a son, Gordon of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Loyd of LaPuente, Calif., and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Rev. John Winn will conduct services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Veroske's Bellingham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Apr 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRIS, Rose Marie - Funeral service for Rose Marie Harris, age 88, of 371 Shallow Shore Rd., will be Mon. June 7 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Eddy Edwards officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. Harris passed away Mon. May 31, 1982. She is survived by her husband Edmund G. Harris Sr.; 1 soon, E. Gordon Harris Jr. of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Naomi Heale of Palm Desert, Calif. Mrs. Harris had been a resident of the community for the past 3 years and had celebrated her 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 2, 1982. Jones Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Rose Marie, age 68, of 1717 Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA passed away Oct. 4, 1991 at her residence. She was born July 23, 1923 in Bellingham, WA, to Clayton & Anna Harris. She graduated from Fairhaven High School. Her hobbies included reading & gardening. She is survived by a brother Robert Harris of Chula Vista, CA; a sister Lorna Curtis of Sacramento, CA; a nephew John Curtis of Bellevue; a niece Mary Frost of Sacramento, CA & a cousin Millicent Gledhill. Services will be held on Thurs. Oct. 10, 1991 at 1 p.m. at Westford Chapel. Pastor Lawrence Pollock will officiate. Final interment at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Shelba died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at her home in Bellingham. She was 83. At her request, there will be no services. Mrs. Harris was born April 12, 1916 in Treadwell, Alaska, to Shelby and Mabel (Michaelson) Combest and had been a Whatcom County resident for 21 years. She was married to C. Earl Harris and he preceded her in death in 1981. Survivors include her son Shelby Harris of Bellingham daughter Carolyn Brown of Lebanon, Ore., two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.

HARRIS, Thomas Norman - A gathering of friends of Thomas Norman Harris of Bellingham will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday at 617 E. Laurel Road. Mr. Harris died Tuesday, June 21, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 33. He was born Dec. 13, 1960, to Ann and Parks Harris in Placerville, Calif. He worked eight years as night manager for Holiday Inn in Brisbane, Calif., and moved to Seattle, where he lived for four years before moving to Bellingham. Mr. Harris worked 18 months for 7-Eleven Stores as a bookkeeper. He was an avid amateur bowler and traveled to compete in tournaments. Survivors include his parents of Project City, Calif.; brothers Eric Harris of Redding, Calif., and Curtis Harris of Sacramento, Calif.; grandparents Thomas and Mary Blankenship of Redding; and best friend Steven Sanford of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Virginia V. (Graham), age 82 of Custer, died Friday, April 18, 1997. She is survived by daughter Carmen C. Monson of Custer; son Carl Burrell Davis of Houston, TX; sister Lois Holland of Denver City, TX; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, Harold Davis, and Marvin Harris; and son Miles Davis. Mrs. Harris was born August 23, 1914, Comanche County, TX, to Carl and Thresie (King) Graham. She lived in Kent, WA for many years where she was manager of the Pink Thunderbird Tailer Park until 1981 when she retired and moved to Ferndale. She enjoyed gardening. Her greatest joy were her grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 26, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at the Nowlin Funeral Home in De Leon, TX. Local arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.

HARRIS, Walt, 73, a former Whatcom County resident, died at his home in Gasquet, Calif. on April 25, 1994. Harris graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1939. He married Ardis Smith on Feb. 17, 1946 in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife of the family home; five children, Lt. Col. Brian Harris of Hinesville, Ga., Robert Harris of Eureka, Calif., Joan Watanabe of Paradise, Calif., Margaret Morris of Eureka, Calif. and Lynn Kennedy of Omak; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Glen Harris of Marysville and Duane Harris of Fremont, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Ethel Harris, formerly of Nooksack. At his request no services were held.

HARRIS, Willard Charles, Route 2, Lynden, passed away at his home, Thursday, April 5, (1945) at the age of 41 years. Mr. Harris was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Lynden and had resided in Lynden for the past 15 years. He leaves to mourn his wife, Margaret; one daughter, Nancy; one son, Billy; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harris, Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Metune, Mrs. Oren Strausbaugh, Mrs. Guy Harris, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. Frank Nilles, Mold, Wash.; one brother, Fred, U.S. navy. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 9, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with George Gunderson, of Ferndale, officiating. Interment, Lynden Cemetery.

HARRIS, William, age 68, passed away at the family home, 1113 21st St., Thursday, Nov. 19, (1953). Mr. Harris had been a 27-year resident of this community and had been employed as a gardener. Surviving relatives are his widow, Hilda J., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Morris A. Cary, of Randall, Wash., and Mary Harris Mulvihill of Seattle, also three grandchildren. The remains were at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harold K. Lawrence Friday, Nov. 20, at 4 o'clock. Cremation following.

HARRIS, William T., 63 of Sumas died Tuesday (Sept. 29, 1987). Born Feb. 19, 1925, in Alabama. Mr. Harris moved to Whatcom County last June. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War I and spent 35 years as a heavy equipment maintenance mechanic for a Huntsville, Ala., firm before retiring in February. Survivors include his wife, Estelle of Sumas; two daughters, Judith Lane of Lynden and Treva Stevenson of Durango, Colo.; two brothers, Samuel Harris and Glenn Harris, both of Alabama; seven sisters, Dorothy Naymon, Ina Honey, Jean Brooks, Mavis Morris, Joanne Holder and Fay Brockway, all of Alabama, and Linda Berryhill of North Carolina; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Huntsville, with burial there. Local arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

HARRIS, William Thomas, (Bill) age 76, of 2106 C Street, passed away at the family home Saturday, December 16, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Harris had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 48 years and was a well known brick mason; he was a member of the Bellingham Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M., the Amaranth, and the O.E.S. of Missoula, Mont. Surviving relatives include his wife, Elsie, at home; two brothers, Charles of Bellingham, and Jean of Mt. Vernon; five sisters, Mrs. Bertha Burrier of Whidbey Island, Mrs. Grace Collins and Mrs. Ann Muller, both of Hillsboro, Ore., Mrs. Roy Rogers of Portland, and Laurel. Christian Science services will be read Tuesday, December 19, at 1 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, followed by ritualistic services of the Bellingham Bay lodge No. 44, F. & A.M.

HARRISON, Alva Willard - A graveside service for Alva Willard Harrison of Everson will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Skip Suess officiating. Mr. Harrison died Monday, Oct 26, 1998, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was 80. Born Feb. 20, 1918 to Everett and Grace Funk Harrison in Ellington, MO, he married Lydia K. Rhea on May 10, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. A local resident for 40 years, he worked as a truck driver for Whatcom County for 16 years. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 231 of Bellingham for more than 50 years. Mr. Harrison enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors and his dogs and cats. He was preceded in death by son Albert F. Harrison. Survivors include his wife; daughters Norma Harrison of Everson and Mary Dolder of Marysville; sister Arlene Velmer of DeSoto, MO; brothers Bill Harrison of Florida and Hallie Harrison of Texas; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Oct 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Alyssa Nori – A celebration of life for Alyssa Nori Harrison of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornwall Park Church of God. Ms. Harrison died of cancer Tuesday, May 2, 2000. She was 20. Born to Ken and Kathy Harrison at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, she grew up in Tarzana, Calif. In 1992, she moved with her family to Bellingham and graduated from Alger Alternative School in 1997. She was a gymnast and artist and performed in musical stage productions such as "Cats" and "Little Shop of Horrors." Ms. Harrison was interested in music and sang with her mother at local venues during the holidays. She also was an active member of Cornwall Park Church of God. Survivors include her son Kaleb, her parents and brother Zach Harrison, all of the family home; and grandmother Ruby Marth-Hossman of Centralia. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Arnold A., age 53 years, of Route 1, Everson, passed away Tuesday, December 18, (1945) in a Bellingham hospital following a short illness. He had resided here since 1932 and is survived by the widow, Claudine; three sons, Joe, Johnny and Michael, a step-son, Noel, and a daughter, Nina, all at home; one step-daughter, Lois Rietman; his father, John, of Winchester, Wis.; a brother, Herbert, and a sister, Mrs. Nina Zehner, of Larsen, Wis. The remains rest at the Knapp and Knap Funeral Home in Lynden, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 21, with Rev. M.A.P. Keller officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRISON, Beatrice age 76 life time Skagit County resident died at her home near Lyman on Monday, Aug. 11, 1980. She was born in Burlington, January 31, 1904. Was married to Walter Adams in 1923. He preceded her in death in 1948. Her marriage to Fred J. Harrison took place in 1950. Survived by her husband Fred; 1 daughter Betty McCalib of Blaine; a brother, Everett Bust of Sedro Woolley; 2 sisters, Colleen Barnes, Ferndale and Velma Hovey, Redmond; 2 grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held at the Hamilton Cemetery at 11 a.m., Thursday Aug. 14. Under the direction [of] the Lemley Chapel.

HARRISON, Beverley Ann died Thursday, June 7, 2007 of complications from a stroke and fall on June 6. It was a blessing that she did not suffer long. Born on January 25, 1927 in San Francisco, CA, she was adopted by her adored parents Frank and Beryl Schilling. Beverley is survived by her only living daughter, Dianne Marie Gillespie and favorite (and only) son-in-law Dennis R. Gillespie of Bellingham, WA; granddaughter Hana Lynn Anderson and spouse Daniel Anderson of Aptos, CA; granddaughter Lila Grace Ruiz and her spouse Joshua Ruiz of Placerville, CA; and great-grandchildren Aidan Michael Anderson, Evelyn Lucille Anderson, and Ewan Francisco Ruiz. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Victor Harrison and children Susan Carolyn Harrison, Richard Victor Harrison, Jr., and Wayne Schilling Harrison. A private family service will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Bothilda Anderson, age 77 years, of Maple Falls, passed away suddenly at a local hospital Sunday, September 12, (1948). Mrs. Harrison had been a resident of the Maple Falls district for the past 45 years and was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She was one of the three original members of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association and was very active in community affairs. She is survived by her husband, J. G. Harrison; two sons, John, at home, and Daniel, of Grand Coulee, Wash.; three grandchildren; also one brother, in Litchfield, Minn., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 16, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Interment in the Maple Falls Cemetery.

HARRISON, Claudine R. - Funeral service for Claudine R. Harrison, age 89, of 2726 Alderwood will be Wednesday February 7th at 2 p.m. Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend R. L. Christensen officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Harrison died Saturday February 3rd 1990. She had been a Whatcom County resident for 59 years. Survived by 3 sons, John and wife Sharon Harrison of Marysville, WA; Joe and wife Jeannine Harrison of Nooksack; Mick and wife Diane Harrison of Bothell. 2 daughters, Lois Rietman of Lynden; Nina and husband George Hasenoehrl of Lewiston, Idaho; 18 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Florence Harrison of Bellingham. She was preceded in death in 1984 by her son Noel Harrison. Jones Funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Dale A., 43, 2435 A, 7th Ave. W. Seattle, passed away in Seattle, Wed. Nov. 18, 1992. He was born Nov. 18, 1949 to Noel and Florence (Wolfe) Harrison in Bellingham; graduated from Meridian H. S. in 1968; served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam; worked three years for Pem-Co. Ins. Co., a year for American Passage, and 14 years for U.S. Post Office in Seattle. Dale enjoyed the theater, bowling, cars and people. He was preceded in death by his father Noel Harrison in 1984 and by a brother Leo in 1980. He is survived by his mother Florence Harrison of Bellingham; sisters Joyce Herrin of B'ham, Judy Larsen and husband Al of Laurel; brothers Duane Harrison and Ione Nilsen of Laurel, and Larry Harrison of Laurel; nephews Chad and Nick Larsen, Ty, Leo and Taylor Harrison, and Cody Asp; nieces Amber, Alice and Rebecca Herrin; Summer Larsen, Taryn Harrison, Peggy and Stacy Harrison; many aunts, uncles and a special friend Linda Vandiver. A memorial service will be held at New Life Fellowship Church, 810 E. Pole Rd. Lynden, Sat. Nov. 28, 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Private family inurnment at Ten Mile Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.

HARRISON, Esther, age 57 of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, August 17, 1992. Born in Minneapolis, MN, to Anna and Lauritz Nilsen on June 23, 1935. She was a Bellingham resident for 20 years and spent her time here working as a home health aid. She was also a foster parent and worked for the copes program. Esther was a member of the N.W. Baptist Church Ladies Care Group. She enjoyed oil painting, arts and crafts, sewing and crocheting, making hats and scarfs for RSVP and making Christmas ornaments. Survived by 2 daughters, Bernadine and John Rogstad of Bellingham, WA and Peggy and David Parker of Marysville, WA; 3 sisters, Anna Unick of Ferndale, Mary Rintala of Aurora, MN, and Ruth Toby of Lynden, WA; 3 brothers, Daniel Nilsen of Lynden, WA, Jacob Nilsen of Lynden, WA, Jacob Nilsen of Sacramento, CA; and Joseph and Alicia of Everett, WA. Services will be Thurs., Aug. 20, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. at Northwest Baptist Church. Rev. George Bedlion Jr. will officiate. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

HARRISON, Grace Elizabeth, age 96, of Bellingham passed away Sat., May 1, 2004 in Bellingham. She was born Feb. 2, 1908 in Eureka district in Bellingham to Almer and Rosa (Mezera) Zander and lived all her life in Whatcom County. Grace graduated from Harmony High School and continued on to Western Washington University for a teaching certificate. She returned in 1960 to Western and received her Bachelor's Degree in 1962. Grace finished her working career at the Dept. of Social & Health Services where she retired in 1976. Grace loved life and lived it to the fullest. She wanted to be in the car whenever it left her yard and took many trips with friends, family and especially grandson Jerry. Her garden was her joy. Work was never a chore but a challenge. She loved people and her coffee pot was always on. "We will miss you." Preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Lawrence, Almer, Vernon, Arnold, Delbert and Donald; sisters: Florence, Inez and Rosalie and husbands C. T. Keith and John W. Harrison. Survived by children: Robert L. Keith and wife Sally, Rosemary E. Crandall and husband Richard, John W. Harrison and wife Joyce and Barbara H. Oltman; grandchildren: Robert Keith, Jr. and wife Patty, Dixie Sheline and husband Brian, Roxanne Keith, Jim Crandall and wife Judy, Ken Crandall, Jerry Crandall, Sally Knox and husband Michael, Greg Oltman and wife Donna, Gary Oltman, Julie Lankhaar and husband Gary, Kenda Jerome and husband David and Tawnya Raber and husband Doug; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother Oliver Zander; sister-in-law Verna M. Zander and numerous other family members. A funeral service will be held Fri., May 7, 1:30 p.m. in Greenacres-Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ted Swinburne officiating. Burial to follow in Greenacres-Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Guy George, age 77, of Blaine, passed away in Blaine Tuesday, Nov. 6, (1956). He had been a resident of Blaine for the past 10 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Helen A. Still, of Blaine; one son, Richard B. of Seattle; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Martin, in Missouri; two nieces, Mrs. Clarebel Ferguson, Miss., and Mrs. Marion Cosgrove, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

HARRISON, Jack - Rosary for Intalco Aluminum Corp. employee Jack Harrison, 59, will be said 7 tonight at the Gillies Funeral Home chapel. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow at Lynden Cemetery. The Rev. Tim McKenna will officiate at all services. Mr. Harrison, 814 Mail St., Lynden, died Monday (May 16, 1988) in Lynden after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 28, 1954, in Falfurrias, Texas. He married his wife, Tiny, Dec. 28, 1954, in Mexico. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Harrison served during the Korean War. The Harrisons moved from Ellis, Texas, to Whatcom County in 1959. Survivors include his wife of the family home; three sons, Cecil, of Fort Ord, Calif., Jack "J.D." and Mark, both of the family home; a daughter, Mary Jene Macil of Lynden; his mother, Anna Mae Harrison of Denton, Texas; a brother, Marvin H. of Denton; eight grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

HARRISON, James E., 72, 6408 Mount Baker Highway, died Saturday (Nov. 17, 1984) in Bellingham. Born Dec. 10, 1911, in Texmo (sic), Okla., he was one of nine children. He moved to Whatcom County from Oklahoma in 1947. He was a retired dairyman, and was a former member of the Kendall Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife Katie; a son; four daughters; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and nieces and nephews. A son preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home, with the Rev. Daniel Loper officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Nov 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Jean, age 42, of 2331 Franklin Street, passed away at Pendleton, Oregon, Tuesday, August 19, (1952). Mrs. Harrison had been in Pendleton for the past two years and formerly had resided in Bellingham for 24 years. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Maple Leaf Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving relatives include her husband, Grant R. Harrison, of Bellingham; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Miller, of Bellingham, and three sisters, Mrs. Janice Nipper, Mrs. Margot A. Rowe, and Mrs. June Elkins, all of Bellingham. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Robert Webb Friday, August 22, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRISON, John G., age 82, of Maple Falls, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, April 10, (1951). Mr. Harrison was one of the older members of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association and a pioneer of this area. Surviving relatives include two sons, Daniel V., of Coulee Dam, and John A., of Maple Falls, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. from the Maple Falls Church with the Rev. J. M. Wilson officiating, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.

HARRISON, John W. Sr., age 60, of Rt. No. 1, Box 181, Everson, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, June 13, (1960). Mr. Harrison had resided in Whatcom County for the past 40 years; was a deputy assessor for Whatcom County; had attended the Immanuel Lutheran Church; was a member of Nooksack Lodge No. 192, F.&A.M.; was a member of the Goshen Grange. Survivors are his widow, Grace Z., at home; two sons, John W. Jr., and Robert L. Keith, both of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Oltman, of Lynden, and Mrs. Rosemary Crandall, of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; three brothers, Esmond I., of Alameda, Calif., Richard S., of Deming and Wilfred L., of Wheatridge, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Zander, of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. M. Bremer, Friday, June 17, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRISON, Katie Lee - Private graveside services for former Kendall resident Katie Lee Harrison will be Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Mrs. Harrison died Friday, June 1, 2001, at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was 89. The daughter of Ben and Ida (Cooper) Hughes, she was born Oct. 18, 1911, in Cloud Chief, Okla. She married James "Jay" Harrison in Oklahoma in December of 1944 and moved with her family to Whatcom County in 1947. The family farmed near Lynden, then in Kendall until retirement. Mrs. Harrison enjoyed spending time with her extended family and her friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Cowart, infant son John Allen Cowart, second husband Jay E. Harrison and son Jay Edward Harrison. She is survived by a son, Carl Cowart of Ripon, Calif.; four daughters, June Jones of Everson, Ida Vander Yacht of Blaine, Lois Pomeroy of Sumas and Glenda Van Dyk of Deming; 17 grandchildren 26 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jun 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Leo M., age 29 of 3101 Greenwood Ave., died Tues. Nov. 18, 1980. Employed by Intalco Aluminum Corp., he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident and is survived by his wife Sherry; 2 daughters, Stacy & Peggy, at home; his parents, Noel & Florence Harrison of Laurel; grandmother, Claudine Harrison of Alderwood Manor; 3 brothers, Noel Duane Harrison of Everson, Dale Harrison of Seattle and Larry Harrison of City; 2 sisters, Judy and husband Al Larsen, Joyce and husband Jim Herrin, both of Bellingham; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral service Sat. Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Dave Erickson officiating. Interment Ten Mile Cemetery.

HARRISON, Leona, a Whatcom County resident since 1924 died April 1, 1993 in Seattle, WA at age 96. She was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, March 18, 1897. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 10, 1993, 1 p.m. Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 W. North Street, with Pastor David Erickson officiating. Private burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Leona was a member of Immanuel Bible Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family, gardening and sewing. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Reeves of Vancouver, WA, Eleanor Torkelson of Seattle, WA, Helen and husband Joe Hilton of Bellingham, WA; one son, Brad Harrison of Everson, WA; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; niece, Eva Bannister of Bellingham, WA. Jones-Moles Funeral Home..

HARRISON, Lynda Mae, 31, died in Lynden Monday as a result of an automobile accident. Ms. Harrison, of 918 Edson St. in Lynden, was born June 9, 1956 in Edinburg, Texas. She moved to Lynden in 1969. She attended Lynden High School until her junior year and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. Survivor's include her parents, Jack and Tiny Harrison of Lynden; two sons, Jack and Brandon Harrison of the family home; a daughter, Kim Harrison of the family home; three brothers, Cecil Harrison of California, Jack "J.D." and Mark Harrison of Lynden; a sister, Mary Macile of Everson; her grandmother, Anna Mae Williams of Denton, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Recitation of Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden, with Father Tim McKenna officiating. Burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

HARRISON, Marian L., age 82, of Everson, Rt. 1, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, June 12, (1955) following a lingering illness. She was a resident of the Goshen district for 35 years and was a life member of the Goshen Grange. She is survived by four sons, John W. of Everson, Esmond I. of Alameda, Calif., Richard S. of Glacier Star Route, Wilfred of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Lucy T. Zander, Bellingham, Rt 1; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, R. J. Nightingale of Gig Harbor, Wash., Halcon of Johannesberg, South Africa. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 15, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Carl Calhoun officiating, followed by cremation.

HARRISON, Noel L., 62, a Whatcom County resident for 53 years, died Saturday (June 2, 1984). He had lived at 1187 E. Laurel Road. He was born June 21, 1921 in Ukiah, Ore. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Camels in Lynden and the Lynden V.F.W. Post 9301. He also belonged to Lynden Aerie 3053 F.O.E. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and worked as an inseminator for All West Breeders for 34 years. He is survived by his wife Florence; his mother Claudine Harrison of Bellingham; three sons; two daughters; nine grandchildren; two sisters; three brothers; four half-sisters and two half-brothers. He was preceded in death by a son, Leo Harrison, in 1980. Services will be at 11 am Tuesday at New Life Fellowship. Pastor Ron Slater will officiate. Interment will be at Ten Mile Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Nora, age 79 of Blaine, died Friday, Aug. 24, 1984. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church of Blaine. Surviving are 2 daughters, Claine Jepson of Bellingham, Audrey Harrison of Blaine; 3 grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Monday 7 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church, Blaine, with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated Tuesday 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Seattle at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel, Blaine.

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HARRISON, "Ray" Olson, 71, 7888 Santa Fe Trail, Sumas, passed away Feb. 18, 1992 in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 16, 1921 in Ekalaka, Montana and moved to Whatcom County 60 years ago. Ray was a member of the American Legion Sumas Post #212 and Operating Engineers Union Local 302 and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors are his wife Fran of the family home; three sons, Del Ray and wife Dallas Olson of Bellingham, Bill and wife Cheryl Olson and Luke and wife Tammy Olson of Sumas; three daughters, Sandi and husband Dennis Howard of Ferndale, Judy and husband Doug Sande of Everson, Mary and husband Jim Ahrens of Bellingham; his mother Mary Ellen DeGrasse of Montana; sister-in-law, Eunice Olson of Idaho; five sisters, Rozella Gundlach and Twila and husband Jack Welch of Bellingham, Gertie and husband Del Hanni, Dorothy and husband Joe Irvine and Marie Blalock of Montana; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday Feb. 21, 1992 at Sumas Cemetery with Rev. George Teshera officiating. Arrangements and services under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Feb 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Richard S., age 58 of Glacier Star Route, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 18, (1964). He had resided in this community for the past 44 years, was a Forester for the Whatcom County Assessor, a member of State, County and Municipal Employees Union Local No. 1581, a charter member of the Goshen Grange No. 856, a member of the School Board, Mt. Baker School District and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive his wife, Emily N. at home; 3 sons, Wilfred R. of Newark, Calif., Peter R. and James N. both at home; 2 daughters, Mrs. Molly Ewing of this city, Miss Margaret A. Harrison at home, 1 sister, Mrs. Lucy Zander of this city; 2 brothers, Esmond Harrison of Alameda, Calif. and Wilfred Harrison of Denver, Colo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. E. M. Bremmer, pastor, officiating. Followed by cremation under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

HARRISON, Rosalie - Death came Monday to Mrs. Rosalie Zandrer (sic) Harrison and her infant son at a local hospital. Mrs. Harrison, suffering from a lingering illness, died shortly after the birth of her son who followed her in death a few hours later. She was 38 years of age and had lived in Whatcom county most of her life-time. Mrs. Harrison was a graduate of Harmony high school and Western Washington college and also attended Arizona State Teachers' college and the state agriculture college of Colorado. Most of her life following her college years was spent in the teaching profession in Washington, Montana and Arizona. Grange Member – She lived at route 1, Everson, and was a member of the Goshen Grange. Surviving are the husband. John W. Harrison; two step-children, Barbara H. and Jackie W. Harrison at home; seven brothers, Lawrence J. Zander, Almer D., Oliver M., and Delbert E., all of route 1, city; Vernon L. of Winlock; H. Arnold, of Reseda, Calif., and Donald M., of Fort Collins, Colo. Three sisters, Mrs. Florence Oliver, of Nogales, Ariz.; Mrs. Inez Jones, of Patagonia, Ariz.; and Mrs. Grace Keith, of route 1, city. Funeral announcements will be made by Bingham-Dahlquist.
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 2, 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARRISON, Shirley Lee, 46, 9236 Delta Line Drive, Custer, died Thursday in a drowning accident in British Columbia. Mrs. Harrison was born Nov. 21, 1938, in Seattle. She had been a Whatcom County resident for five years. She and her husband spent eight years as missionaries in West Africa just prior to coming to Whatcom County. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Bellingham. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Delbert O. Harrison, Custer; two sons, Randy, of Denver, Colo., and Darrell, of Anchorage, Alaska; her mother, Myrtle Lenon of Custer; and a sister, Beverly Clutts of Lynden. She was preceded in death by her father Edgar Lenon, Sr. and her brother, Edgar Lenon Jr. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home, Bellingham.

HARROUN, Isabelle E., age 90, formerly of Lincoln Square, passed away in a local nursing home May 16, 1980. She had been a resident of the Bellingham area for the past 30 years. Surviving 1 daughter, Patsy Zollatz, Bellingham; 2 sons Lawrence Goff, Oregon and George Goff, Montana; 1 grandchild. Graveside services will be held Tues, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

HARROUN, Vern, age 75, who resided at 2936 Sunset Drive, passed away at the family residence on Thursday, Oct. 24, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Harroun resided in Bellingham for the past 12 years, and was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He leaves to survive his widow, Isabelle E. at the family home; three daughters, Mrs. Patsy R. Zollatz, Mrs. Jean Pitches of Oregon, Mrs. Mary Townsend, Portland, Ore.; three sons, John Harroun of Montana, George E. Goff, Montana, Lawrence F. of Oregon; one brother Ned of New York, also five grandchildren. The remains rest at the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home, where Rev. Don Swerdfeger will officiate at funeral services Monday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

HARRY, Joseph, age 87 years, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away at a local hospital early Thursday morning, July 29, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Harry had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a former employe of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. He is survived by a son, Lloyd Harry, of Harmond, B.C. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 31, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Allport, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

HARRYMAN, Grace G., age 79, of 2640 Loomis Trail Rd., passed away Sat. July 10, (1982) at her residence. She had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 10 years. she is survived by 6 sons, Ronald C. of LaCanada, Michael G., Buckley, Calif., Mark H. of Longview, Arthur C. and Kurt both of Custer, Patrick Albert of Ventura, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild several nieces & nephews. Cremation was held under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

HARRYMAN, Mark H. age 42 passed away Sunday, March 21, 1983 at his home in Longview, Wa. Mr. Harryman had been a resident in Whatcom County in recent years. He leaves to survive his wife Daneille, 2 daughters, Suzanne of Longview, Wa. and Cynthia of California; 5 brothers, Ronald of LaCanda, Calif.; Michael of Berkley, Calif.; Patrick of Veneta, Ore.; Arthur of Blaine, Wa.; Kurt of Custer, Wa.; several nieces and nephews. Internment at Greenacres Memorial Park. No services will be held.

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