WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES HEP - HESS
HEPLER, Mary Lou (Angell) passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2006, surrounded by close friends and both sons. She was born in Bellingham June 4, 1929 to Jack and Bea Angell, the youngest of four children. While growing up, her life centered around family, school, sports, and lots of friends. In high school she started her first "real" job at Bellingham National Bank as a secretary, staying for 13 years until starting a family. In 1958 Mary Lou wed Dr Earl Hepler, an instructor at Western. During their marriage, two sons were born, they traveled extensively, and lived in such diverse locations as Oregon, Alaska, Ethiopia, and Montana. In 1985, Mary Lou came back home to live, work and spend time with her Mother. Although always involved, it was after her retirement from the Bellingham School District that she was able to dedicate her extra time toward concerns that mattered the most to her. These included volunteering at Wise Buys, the hospital and Stafholt Rest Home, her sisterhood at P.E.O. (she never would tell us what the initials stood for), and church activities. The pinnacle of her retirement started in 1999 after moving to Birch Bay Village. Still able to continue with outside pursuits, it was her ability to relax in the quiet, birdwatch, and walk the many beaches (with or without a lab) that gave the greatest joy. Mary Lou is survived by sons Karl and Kurt, as well as beloved dog Rufus. At her request, there will be no formal funeral services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HEPPNER, Isaac - Former Lynden resident, Isaac Heppner died on June 4, (1983) in his home at Shafter, California. Services were held Tuesday, June 7 in the Mennonite Brethren Church in Shafter. Mr. Heppner was born in Saskatchewan and farmed in Canada, Washington and Oregon before moving to California in 1975. He lived in the Lynden area from 1967-1975. He is survived by his wife Leona; a son Howard, Lynden Public School Superintendent; two daughters, Marilyn Summers of Colorado and Beverly Strauss of Oregon; two brothers; Jack Heppner and Nat Heppner both of Canada; and seven grandchildren.
HERB, Alice J., age 95, of 317 N. State, passed away Sun., July 16, (1989). Mrs. Herb had been a life resident of Bellingham and was a member of the Visiting Nurse-Home Health Care, St. Zeta Guild, Aftermath Club, American Glass Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club and the First Congregational Church. She leaves to survive a son, Stuart R. Graham of City; a stepson, F. J. Herb; step-daughter, Mary McMullen, both of City; 2 cousins, Margaret Meurer of Olympia, and Dick Peasley of Seattle; numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, R. C. Graham in 1937 and a son, Gordon in 1945 and husband J. J. Herb in 1959. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs., July 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Donel G. McClellan officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERB, Francis John - F. J. "Bill" Herb, a prominent Bellingham businessman, died Friday, March 5, 1998 in Bellingham. He was 89. Mr. Herb was born Oct. 12, 1908, in Appleton, Wisc., to John Jacob and Clara (Bloch) Herb. He received his education at Duke of Connaught High School in New Westminster, B.C., Gonzaga University in Spokane, and graduated from the University of Washington in 1929. In 1930 (sic), he married Mary Ida Brooks in Bellingham. She preceded him in death in 1984. Mr. Herb was president of Pacific Coast Paper Mills in Bellingham (now the Paper Manufacturing division of Georgia Pacific-Bellingham), vice president of Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Co. of Bellingham (now the Pulp Division of Georgia Pacific-Bellingham), vice president of Westminster Paper Co. of New Westminster, B.C., (now Scott Paper Ltd.) manager of Western Paper Division of Georgia Pacific Bellingham; chairman of the Board of Bellingham National Bank (now Key Bank), director at Puget Sound Power & Light Co. of Bellevue (now Puget Sound Energy), governing board member of St. Joseph Hospital, and director of Mount Baker Recreation Co. His current club and fraternal affiliations included the Washington Athletic Club, Bellingham Rotary Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Golden Tyee Club at the University of Washington, and Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Mr. Herb was involved with numerous civic organizations, including the Bellingham-Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry (past president), United Way of Whatcom County (past president), American Cancer Society of Whatcom County (past president), Catholic Charities of Bellingham (now Catholic Community Services Northwest) and D.A.R.E. Survivors include his son, Nicholas J. Herb of Vashon Island; daughters Frances MacPhee of Bellingham, Mary Ann Wasley of Ferndale, Catherine Thomas and Rose Ann Auld of Bellingham, Gretchen Herb of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Nancy Hutchings of Bellevue. The extended family includes 34 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Basil Foote and Father Patrick Ritter. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERB, Grace Victoria - Services were held Wednesday for Grace Victoria Herb, 78, of Vancouver, B.C. Burial was at Ocean View Cemetery in British Columbia. She died Sunday. She is survived by a sister, Martha Ireland, formerly of Bellingham, three sons and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the sister-in-law of F. J. "Bill" Herb of Bellingham.
HERB, John J., age 85 of 1600 Knox passed away at the family home Sunday, March 1, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. Herb had resided in Bellingham for he past 28 years, and was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, honorary member of the Rotary Club, chairman of the board of the Westminster Paper Co., founder of the Westminster and Pacific Coast Paper Mills, director of Puget Sound Pulp and timber Co. He leaves to survive his wife, Alice J. Herb of the family home, 1 son, Francis J. Herb of this city, 3 daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Foote of New Westminster, Mrs. Helen McFetridge of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Mary McMullen of this city, 23 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, 1 stepson, Stuart Graham of this city. Rosary will be said Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Solemn Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m. in the Church of the assumption with Rev. Thomas Hanley, celebrant. Interment Greenacres.
HERB, Joseph - Rosary for Joseph Herb, 19, one of three killed in the crash of a private place at Seattle Sunday, will be at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Fisher-Kaulfus Funeral Home, Seattle. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Assumption Parish, also Seattle. At 11 a.m. Thursday, memorial services for Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Root, also killed in the crash, will be held at the University Congregational Church. At 3:30 p.m., Thursday, graveside services for Herb will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park, the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer officiating. Cremated remains of Mr. and Mrs. Root also will be interred at Greenacres Memorial Park.
HERB, Mary Ida, a member of a family that pioneered in Bellingham's pulp and paper mill industry, dies Sunday, (June 3, 1984) at age 76 in a local hospital. She was the wife of F. J. "Bill" Herb of 317 N. State St., whose father started Pacific Coast Paper Mills in the early 1920s. F. J. Herb presided over the company for some 25 years, until it merged with Georgia-Pacific Corp. about 20 years ago. Mary Herb was born April 18, 1908, in Lake Preston, SD and lived in Bellingham since 1925. She was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, women of the Sacred Heart Guild, St. Zita Guild, Women of Rotary, Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Country Club and the Washington Athletic Club of Seattle. She is survived by her husband, one son, six daughters, 34 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Christian wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Mass of Christian burial will be t 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Sacred Heart the Rev. Patrick Ritter officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jun 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERB, Paul John, infant son of Mr and Mrs. F. J. Herb, 1905 Eldridge Avenue, this city,, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday evening, November 29, (1945). Surviving besides the parents, include five sisters and one brother, Francis, Gretchen, Nancy, Mary Ann, Catherine and Nicholas Herb, all residing at the family home; also grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Herb, of this city. Services were held Friday afternoon from the Church of the Assumption with Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.
HERB, Paul Joseph, age 57, who resided at 250 North State passed away in a local hospital Saturday November 23, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Herb had resided in Bellingham the past 2 years and formerly was president of Pacific Coast Paper Mills until his retirement many years ago. Surviving relatives include 1 daughter Mrs. Paula Otten of San Mateo, Calif., his father Mr. J. J. Herb, of Bellingham, 2 brothers E. M. Herb of Vancouver, B.C., F. J. Herb of Bellingham, 3 sisters, Mrs. F. F. Foote and Mrs. S. A. McFetridge both of Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. M. P. McMullen of Bellingham, also 3 grandchildren. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home on Monday, November 25 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption on Tuesday, November 26 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Pall bearers will include V. A. Hughes, J. F. Hillier, Frank Block, P. J. Onkels, A. J. Lang, J. J. Moriett.
HERB, Virginia Comfort, 39, Tacoma, died Friday (Oct 16, 1981) following an illness. She was born Sept. 17, 1942, in Tacoma. She married Nicholas J. Herb of Bellingham. She is survived by her husband, four children, her parents, two brothers, a sister and numerous other relatives in Bellingham. She is survived by her husband, four children, her parents, two brothers, a sister and numerous other relatives in Bellingham. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Tacoma under the direction of Gaffney Funeral Home.
HERBERT, Blanche, of 2501 E St., passed away Wed. March 14, (1979). Mrs. Herbert had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 16 years, was a member of the Bellingham Alliance Church and leaves to survive 1 son Harold L. Caffell of Oak Harbor, 3 grandsons, David Caffell of Ferndale, Donald & George Caffell, both of this city. At her request no services will be held. Cremation. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
HERBES, Betha F., age 88, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., Bellingham, passed away Monday, November 25, 1991. Born May 28, 1903 in Lakewood, P"A to Jay and Flora Tallman, she was a resdient of Bellingham since 1982; past member of United Methodist Church, Kelso, and member of Rome Community Bible Church. She was a graduate of Harmoney High School, Bellingham Normal School and U of W; taught kindergarten and grade school in Saxon, Auburn, Lacey and Camas; retiring from Kelso School District in the late 1970's after 35 years of teaching. Survived by cousins, John Divitt of Bellingham, WA, Carol Ann Divitt of Oakland, CA, Beryl and husband Bud Breakey of Bellingham, WA, Terry and wife Sharon Unger of Bellingham, WA, Tim and wife Becky Unger of Bellingham, WA, Linda and husband Jim Radtke of Poulsbo, WA; numerous friends and relatives. Preceded in death by her husband, A. J. "Bert" Herbes in 1978 and son, Earl Joe Herbes in 1969. Funeral service Saturday, November 30, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Beck of Rome Community Church officiating. Burial Bayview Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
HERD, Grace I., age 92 of Abottsford (sic), British Columbia formerly of Deming & Everson, Washington, passed away April 12, 1988 in Abottsford Hospital. She is survived by one sister, Betty Muir of Scotland; two granddaughters, Gail Smith of Detroit, Michigan and Heather Dennis of Roy, Washington; many great-grand-children and friends. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation occurred on April 13, 1968 by First memorial Services, Ltd. of Abottsford (sic), British Columbia.
HERDA, John - Memorial services for John Herda, age 69 of 2305 Alabama will be held Fri. Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Carlson, First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Inurnment Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Herda passed away Sept. 15, 1987. He is survived by his wife Mary; daughter, Penney & husband Warren Page; son, John "C. & wife Teri Herda, al of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Sophie Szwajkowski of Seddons Corner, Manitoba & Josephine Lachowski of Beausejour, Monitoba; numerous cousins, nieces & nephews, Mr. Herda had been a resident of Bellingham since 1952; member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77 and former member of the Moose Lodge No. 493. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Michael, Stanley & William and 1 sister, Mary.
HERFORD, Richard Whitney, 32, of Naknek, Alaska, son of Mrs. Mollie M. Herford of Lummi Island, died in a cabin fire in Alaska on Oct. 19, 1985. His body was not identified until recently. Mr. Herford was born Dec. 9, 1952. He graduated from Bethel High School in Graham, Wash., in 1969 and served overseas from 1971 to 1973. He worked as a fisherman in Alaska from 1974 until his death. Mr. Herford is survived by his mother, one son, three sisters and one brother.
HERGENHAHN, Dr. Baldwin Ross – Psychologist, Professor, Author, dies at 73 – Bud Hergenhahn was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 21, 1934. After attending Chicago public schools, he served for two years in the United States Army. In 1955, after working as a Forest Ranger at Mt. Saint Helens and serving in the Korean War, he enrolled at Western Washington University and graduated in 1959 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. He earned his Masters from The University of Arizona in 1965, and his Doctorate the very next year. Dr. Hergenhahn spent his thirty-year career at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. His career was peppered with accomplishments and acknowledgements surrounding his cutting edge teaching techniques. He was chairman of the psychology department when he retired in 1996 to focus solely on his writing. His books include Theories of Learning, Theories of Personality, and A History of Psychology. He is survived by his seven children: Laura Hamilton, Linda Gladnick, Karon Webster, Ross Hergenhahn, Keith Hergenhahn, Maxine Jennings and Glenn Hergenhahn and their mother Mary Ann Shar, as well as twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In 2005, Bud returned to Bellingham, Washington where he continued to write. A new edition of his most recent book will be published later this year. It begins with the addition of this Arthur Stanley Eddington quote: "We have found a strange footprint on the shores of the unknown. We have devised profound theories one after another, to account for its origin. At last, we have succeeded in reconstructing the creature that made the footprint. And lo! It is our own." Bud died at his home on Sunday, September 9th, 2007 due to complications from a heart attack he had on July the 4th. He was 73 years old. At the request of Dr. Herghenhahn, there will be no services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 2007) submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERICK, Marcia E., age 80 years, of 1315 W. Connecticut, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 11, (1954) following a short illness. Mrs. Herick had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She is survived by three sons, Fred Herick of Boulder City, Nev., Lee and Jack Herick, both of Reno, Nev.; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Markel, Kimberly, B.C., Mrs. Beatrice Brock, city; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren,, three great-great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Mrs. Bertha Willard, Orcas Island; six sisters and one brother living in Michigan. Many other relatives. Rosary will be said Wednesday, July 14, at 7 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Thursday, July 15, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Charles Cross, celebrant. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
HERLEY, George Francis, age 82 years, passed away at his home 401 14th Street, May 28, 1949, after a brief illness. Mr. Herley had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-three years and previous to his retirement had been a pharmacist. He was a member of the Sacred Heart church and leaves to survive four sons, Messrs. Eugene W. Los Angeles, Calif., Joseph E., Tacoma, Thomas J., Seattle, and Dr. George D. Herley, Everett, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Fay Farrell and Miss Mary Margaret Herley, both of Bellingham; also eleven grandchildren. Rosary will be said at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 2 at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Father Peter R. Smyth officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.
HERLEY, Mary Margaret, age 94 of 1312 Filmore St., Bellingham passed away March 15, 1990. She was born July 1, 1895 in Emmetsburg, Iowa and moved to Bellingham in 1926. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, and St. Zita Hospital Guild. Mary worked for Smith Livesy & Right Company, Nicholas Jerns Insurance Company, and later Nicholas Jerns Real Estate. She retired in 1960. She leaves to survive a sister Sarah Frances Farrell of Bellingham; a brother Dr. George Dwight Herley, Seaview, WA; nieces & nephews, Dr. Charles V. Farrell of Bellingha, Paul Jerome Farrell of Salem, OR; Katherine Koothekoff, Vancouver, B.C. Dr. Margaret Horstmeyer, Manhattan Beach, CA, Mrs. Frances Donis, Tsawwassen Beach, B.C., Mrs. Ann Bell of Bellingham, Mrs. Molly Lane, Tacoma, Mrs. Patsy Matz, Seattle. Mass of Christian burial will be held 9 a.m. Monday March 19 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Steve Sallas officiating. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
HERMAN, Edward P., 76, of 862 E. Douglas, Bellingham, WA closed his eyes on Friday Feb. 5, 1993 at St. Joseph Main Campus, Bellingham, Wa. and is sleeping peacefully forever. He was born on November 20, 1916 in Victor, CA to Jack and Bertha Herman. He worked as a miner and carpenter for various mines in Idaho. We will miss his warm smile. He was never without friends, and had wonderful neighbors. He was a generous man who cared about everything and everyone from all walks of life; ... You will be sadly missed by two sisters, Ida Nielson of Oliver, B.C., Canada and Rose Benalack of Clearbrook, B.C.; one brother, Edwin Herman of New Westminster, B.C.; three nieces; one nephew; four great nieces; two great nephews; and a special thanks to a dear neighbor Jennifer Pollack. At Edwards written request there will be no services.
HERMAN, Myrtle L., age 70, passed away at the Pioneer Rest Home, Thursday, Dec. 10, following an extended illness. Mrs. Herman had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 4 years and was formerly of Green Bay, Wis. She was retired from the Milwaukee Railroad. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Claire Gapteina of this city, Miss Jame (sic) Bersie Mather of Chicago; two grandchildren, one brother Roy Bersie of Green Bay, Wis.; several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating, followed by cremation.
HERMAN, Sandy, age 67 of 2584 Suchanon, Everson, passed away in Bellingham August 30, (1988). He was born June 18, 1921 in Canada & lived in Everson for 4 yrs & had attended the Catholic Church. Sandy is survived by, Autie's Elizabeth Rabang Eugenio of Everson, & Marry Rapada of Bainbridge Island; cousins, Ollie Oshiro of Seattle, Sonia Gudines of Everson, Cisco Rabang Sr., of Evverett, Mike Rabang of Sumner, Robert Rabang of Everson, Cisco Rabang Jr., of Everson; nieces Precilla (sic) Carr of Seattle, Tina & Francisca Rabang of Everson; 2 great-grandnieces Andrea & Angela. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, September 2, Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Sat. Sept. 3 at Jobe Cemetery. Officiating Father John Madigan. Under the directions of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
HERMANSEN, Nels Peter, age 72, of Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, March 12, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Hermansen is survived by one brother in Norway. Funeral service will be conducted Monday, March 16, at 10 a..m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Haugen, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
HERMANUTZ, Linda Kay, passed away the morning of July 9th, 2005, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Santa Rosa, CA, on October 29, 1953. Linda lived in various places while growing up, including Australia. Linda has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1978 where she and her husband Tony raised their three children. Linda's presence will be missed because she was such a loving, caring, compassionate and extraordinary woman! This was seen in her family life and work life as well. Her joys in life were many, but nothing topped being Nana to her grandchildren. She loved being with her family and friends. When Linda needed to relax, nothing worked better than sitting on her deck and taking in the beautiful view either by herself or with Tony! She also enjoyed kayaking and camping with friends. Her favorite place to visit was Deception Pass. Linda worked at Premier Graphics for the last 6 years. She was the kind of person that no matter what, she was there with a kind and encouraging word and always with an open heart for anyone that needed it. Linda will be remembered by all as a very vibrant and beautiful woman! Linda married her loving and devoted husband, Tony Hermanutz on April 30, 1971. She is survived by Tony and their three children, Amity Lipston and husband Robert of Federal Way, Ryan Hermanutz and partner Stephanie of Renton, and Aaron Hermanutz and wife Nikki of Lynden; four grandchildren, Kayla and Anthony Lipston and soon-to-be Zachary Lipston, Kaedan Hermanutz and Amaliya Davis; her mother Patricia Zulick of Bellingham, sister Laura Amyx and husband David of Raleigh, NC, sister Susan Benning of Bellingham, brother Bob Zulick and wife Nancy of Denver, CO, and brother Patrick Zulick and wife Lee of Bridgton, ME; her sisters-in-law Ollie Hermanutz of Denver, CO and Merikay Jost and husband Roy of Boise, ID; brothers-in-law Jon Hermanutz and wife Debbie of Arvada, CO; and by many nieces and nephews, Aimee, Stephanie, Ceicely, Kelsey, Rachel, Nora, Sherry, Patrick, Christopher, Joshua, Andrew, Carla and Ashley. Linda was preceded in death by her brother Carl Zulick.
A graveside service will be held at noon, Tuesday, July 19, in Stillwaters at Greenacres Moles Cemetery followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service in the Bayview Chapel at Jones Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham. At Linda's request, those attending the services are encouraged to wear casual bright colored clothing.
HERMSEN, Amelia Annie - Shortly after her return from morning services at the Church of the Assumption and while she was preparing lunch, Mrs. Amelia Annie Hermsen, 2005 Young street, wife of Joseph N. Hermsen, died suddenly at her home Thursday (Aug. 5, 1937). She was 63 years of age and had lived here thirty-seven years. Mrs. Hermsen was a member of the Assumption church, the Assumption Altar society, the Diocesan council of Catholic women and of the Women of Rotary. She was the mother of Mrs. Mildred Smith and Ed Hermsen, San Francisco; Mrs. Robert Willis, Yakima; Mrs. Robert L. Neilsen, Aberdeen; Miss Katherine Hermsen and Miss Mary Jane Hermsen, Bellingham; Joe V. Hermsen, Renton and John F. Hermsen, Tacoma. Mrs. Hermsen is survived also by four sisters and one brother, Miss Daisy Fleming, Miss Cora Fleming, Miss Marcella Fleming and Mrs. George Shelton, all of Portland, Oregon, and Gus Fleming, Portland; and four grandchildren. Funeral announcements will be made by the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home.
HERMSEN, Joseph N., age 73 years, 3005 Young Street, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, (1947) at a local hospital after a lingering illness. Mr. Hermsen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a member of the church of the Assumption. He was also a member of the Holy Names society, a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Foresters. Preceding his illness, Mr. Hermsen had been connected with Smith, Livesey & Wright, realtors; previous to that had had owned and operated a meat market on Commercial street; he was also well known in musical circles. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Anne Hermsen; five daughters, Mrs. Mildred Smith, Burlingame, Calif., Mrs. Winifred Willis, Yakima, Mrs. Alice Nielsen, Seattle, Mrs. Kathleen Smit, Bellingham, and Miss Mary Jane Hermsen, at home; two sons, Edward, in San Mateo, Calif., and John in Palo Alto, Calif,; also twelve grandchildren. Rosary services will be said at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28. Solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated Monday, September 29, at the Church of the Assumption at 9 a.m. with The Right Reverend Monsignor James G. Stafford, celebrant, and Father John McDonald, deacon and Father John Horan, subdeacon. Interment will follow in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.
HERMSTAD, Josef, age 72, of 3408 Redwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Sept. 14, (1962). A retired carpenter, Mr. Hermstad formerly resided at Cypress Island for 10 years; was a 9 month resident of Bellingham; was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church at Frederic, Wis. Survivors are two sons, Norman H. of Bellingham and Russell S. of Anacortes; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Everson of Madison, Wis., and mrs. Marilyn Colvin of Marion, Ill.; eleven grandchildren; four brothers, Justin of Frederic, Wis., Carol and Arnold, both of Minneapolis, Minn. and Herman of West Allis, Wis. The remains will be flown to the Edling Funeral Home at Luck, Wis., for services and interment under the direction of the Jones Funeral home.
HERMSTEIN, Frank - Following a brief illness, Frank Hermstein, who came to Bellingham from Council Grove, Kan. about two weeks ago, died this morning (Feb. 20, 1922) of his home, 2418 Broadway, at the age of 40 years. He removed to Bellingham for his health. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Hermstein; one son, Glenn, and two daughters, Violet and Gladys, all of Bellingham, and by his father, August Hermstein, of Council Grove. The body, which is in Arthur C. Harlow's care, will be taken to Council Grove by the family who will leave here tomorrow evening.
HERNANDEZ, Albert J., Ferndale, entered the gates of Heaven September 26, 2008. He was born December 19, 1927 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Ben and Anna (Christmas) Hernandez. Al farmed with his father until he entered military service during World War II. He served in the newly formed U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic. He proudly tested the original F89 fighter plane and the still flying C130 cargo plane at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. He served in Germany as crew leader, repairing military aircraft, until his discharge. In 1952 Al trained for an auto body repair career and owned Al's Body and Radiator Repair in Bellingham. In 1960 he began raising beef cattle. In 1973 he enjoyed Campground Membership Sales as a successful career, retiring in 1993. Until recently, Al and wife Barb traveled the U.S. as members of NACO/Thousand Trails. He is a member of Ferndale Heritage Society and American Legion. Al's latest enjoyment was spending summers on his tractor and winters at his home in Mission, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mothers, Bea and Sarah; first wife, Shirley; in-laws Al and Mabel Lincoln; brothers, Carson, "Bennie" Hernandez, Bellingham; Eugene Hernandez, 1943 WWII, Austria; children, Michael Hernandez, Sr., 1992, Marla (Sorenson) Maassen, 1989 and Jeffrey Sorenson, 1998. Al's wonderful personality and charisma will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara (Lincoln); son Frank Hernandez, Glacier; sister, Annabell (Charlie) Aahhitty, Moore, OK; brother, Joe (Geri) Buschman, OK City, OK.; daughter-in-law Kathy Marlowe. Grandchildren; Frank Hernandez, Nashville, TN; Jody (Dawn) Hernandez, Lynden; Dana Hernandez; Mike (Stephanie) Hernandez, Murfreesboro, TN; Cody Craig, Birch Bay; and Eric Sorenson, Ferndale. Great-grandchildren; Kent Hernandez, Suwanee, GA; Bree Ann Hernandez, Lynden; Abby and Kiera Hernandez, Murfreesboro, TN and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held October 11, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Ferndale Senior Center, 1998 Cherry Street, Ferndale. A memorial celebration will be held later in Mt. View, Oklahoma.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERNANDEZ, Evelyn Rudd, of 1915 Samish Way, passed away at her Bellingham residence Tues. Aug. 15, 1989. She was born in B'ham, attended B'ham schools and The Virginia Mason School of Nursing, and served as a nurse for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. Hernandez and her sister Ellen "Babe" Stone. She is survived by her sister Violet E. Rudd of B'ham; a nephew, Thomas Stone of Everson; a niece Sarah Johnston; many cousins and other relatives. Evelyn was a member of the First Baptist Church, 110 Forest St., where the memorial service will be held Fri. afternoon Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Elroy Shikles and Rev. Curtis Pruett officiating. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [b Jan. 18, 1913]
HERNANDEZ, Gilbert J. Jr. - Funeral services for Gilbert J. "Rocky" Hernandez, Jr., 38, of Seattle will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Hones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. A. Currier officiating. Mr. Hernandez died Tuesday, (Oct. 30, 1990). The body will be cremated. Mr. Hernandez was born June 5, 1952, in Oakland, Calif. He graduated from Sehome High School in 1970 and attended Western Washington University. He lived in California for six years before moving to Seattle in 1989. He was an accomplished musician and gardner and enjoyed camping, hiking and outdoor activities. He was employed as a chef for Cris Brownlie Hospice in Los Angeles. Survivors include his parents, Gilbert Hernandez Sr. and Beatrice M. Hernandez, both of Bellingham; brother Brian Hernandez of Seattle; sisters Benita Hernandez and Beverly Hernandez of Bellingham; and one niece. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
HERNANDEZ, Gilbert Joseph, Sr., 65, of 2726 Alderwood, Bellingham, died Nov. 18, 1993 in Bellingham. He was born February 5, 1928 in Porterville, CA to Lazaro and Jessie Hernandez and was a resident of Whatcom Co. for over 40 years. He was employed by Uniflite in the 1950's and later with Intalco from 1965 until illness forced his retirement. Mr. Hernandez was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. He fought a courageous battle with cancer during the past ten years. Survivors: son, Brian Hernandez of Seattle; 2 daughters, Benita Hernandez of Bellingham; Beverly Hernandez of Bellingham; 4 brothers, Leo, Felix, Larry and Rudy Hernandez of California; 2 sisters, Vicky Misenheimer and Flory Denham, both of California; grandchildren, Lindsay, Daniel and Eric Hernandez, all of Bellingham. He was preceded in death by a son, Gilbert Hernandez Jr. in 1990. Visitation Sunday Nov. 21, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 22 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Greenacres Funeral Home with Sister Mary Thorne of The Church of The Assumption officiating. Graveside military honors by members of Albert J. Hamilton Post #7 American Legion. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Nov 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERNANDEZ, Michael Albert Sr. - Former resident of Bellingham and Ferndale, Michael Albert Hernandez Sr., 43, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1992, in Stockton, Calif. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greenacres Memorial Park followed by a military ceremony by Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. He was born Oct. 7, 1948 in Riverside, Calif. to Alert and Shirley Hernandez. They moved to Bellingham where he attended Franklin Elementary School. He attended Ferndale schools and was involved in football and choir. From 1966 to 1970 he served in the Army, and was wounded twice during his 18-month tour in Vietnam. He married Cheryl Hartman. Until he became disabled from a back injury, he worked in construction in several southwestern and southern states. Survivors include a son, Michael A. Hernandez Jr. of Idaho; stepsons Shawn Hartman and Ricky Hartman, both of Cottonwood, Calif.; former wife Cheryl Watson of Idaho; parents Albert and Barbara Hernandez of Bellingham and mother Shirley Stroud of Las Vegas; grandmothers Shirley Orde of Bellingham and Sarah Hernandez of Pampa, Texas; brothers Frank Hernandez and Jeff Sorenson, both of Ferndale; and numerous nieces and nephews. A cedar tree has been planted in his memory in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERNYAK, Michel, age 65 & Roseline, age 63, of 1220 Clyde St., Blaine, passed away Dec. 27, 1981 at Saint Bonafice Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mr. Hernyak is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Mary Arko of Chisholm, Minn.; 2 brothers, John Hernyak of Chisholm, Minn. and Elias Hernyak of Caledonia, Minn. Mrs. Hernyak is survived by 3 brothers, Frank & wife Peggy Champion of Nanaimo, B.C., Lionel Champion and Wilfred Champion, both of Vancouver, B.C.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ann & husband Art McLoughlin of Marritt, B.C. and Mrs. Hilda & husband Robert Perry of Vancouver, B.C.; numerous nieces & nephews. Mr. Hernyak was an active member in the Construction & Labor Union in Blaine. Memorial services will be held Thurs. Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. in St. Anns Catholic Church in Blaine, Wa. with Father Jack Bucheluw officiating. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home.
HEROLD, Gordon M. John, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Herold, passed away suddenly Friday evening, February 7, at a local hospital. He is survived by his parents, the father, Clarence Herold in the U.S. army, stationed at Ladd field, Fairbanks, Alaska; the mother, in "Bellingham; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Max Joerger, of Cresco, Iowa. Paternal granmother Mrs. Jennie Herold of Spillville, Iowa; and uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Henry, route 1, Bellingham. Graveside services were held Monday. February 10, at 10:00 a.m. in Woodlawn cemetery under the direction of Westford-Beck funeral home, with the Rt. Rev. Mnsgr. J. G. Stafford, pastor of the Assumption church, officiating.
HERRICK, Edith E., age 82, passed away on Monday July 20th, 2009 in Bellingham, WA. She was born March 5, 1927 in Mount Vernon, WA to Ernest and Helga (Fors) Anderson. Edith married Jack Herrick on October 1, 1943 in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Edith worked many years at the Bellingham Bon Marche before she became a secretary at Sehome High School. Her interests were many. She found pleasure in boating and was a past member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Edith was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing new recipes for family and friends. She was also a master gardener with the ability to bring life and beauty to everything she touched. Edith is survived by her husband Jack Herrick; sons Steve (AnaLyn) Herrick and Rick (Jennifer) Herrick; grandsons Bryar and Kenny; granddaughter Genesee, and sister Marilyn Cooley. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Wednesday July 29th at Moles Funeral Homes Bayview Chapel, 2465 Lakeway Dr. Bellingham, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERRICK, Julia E., age 85 died in a Ferndale nursing home May 4, 1981. She was a former Blaine resident and resided in Whatcom County for 53 years. She is survived by two sons, Donald of Ferndale and Vernon of Custer; three daughters, Wilma Minaker of Everson, Ferne Patterson of Sumas and Blanche Duncan of Kendall. One brother Wm. Schug of Everett; three sisters, Lula Vander Yacht and Florence Dean of Everson, and Edna Bock of Sumas; 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held May 8 at the Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Interment was in Haynie Cemetery.
(From The Lynden Tribune, May 13, 1981)HERRICK, Mildred E. - Bellingham resident Mildred E. Herrick died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1993, at Highland Convalescent Center. She was 89. At her request, no services will be held. Born Aug. 22, 1903, in Salem, Mich., she lived in Bellingham since 1956. She was a librarian at Western Washington University until her retirement in 1969. Survivors include nephews David Fey of Connecticut and Douglas Fey of Michigan. Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle.
HERRICK, Raymond Clinton - Graveside funeral services for Raymond Clinton Herrick, age 67, 5475 Waschke Rd., were held Monday, April 22, in the Sumas Cemetery with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Mr. Herrick died Tuesday, April 16, (1985) in the University Hospital in Seattle after a long illness. He was born Feb. 28, 1918 in Perkins County, S.D. and came to Whatcom County over 60 years ago. He and his wife Elsie were married in Sumas, Aug. 30, 1941.He was a road maintenance worker for the Whatcom County Road Dept. for 20 years. He was a member of teamsters Union Local 231, and belonged to both the Bellingham and Ferndale Senior Centers. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; son, Allen Herrick; daughter, Kathleen and husband, Karl Weisenburger; and grandson, Monty, all of Bellingham; his mother, Lula Vander Yacht and one sister, Dorothy Hafenscher, both of Everson. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Eileen Herrick, in 1973. Arrangements were by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
HERRIN, Beatrice Anna "Betty" passed away August 1, 2007 in Bellingham, WA. Born to William James and Effie Viola (Cornell) Jenkins on April 20, 1918 in Bellingham, Betty graduated from Whatcom High School in 1936 and was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. She married Wesley Lincoln Herrin on August 5, 1939 in Bellingham. They had 5 children and owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. Betty was a hard working, loving, and caring person who was much loved by her family and friends. Active in her community, she belonged to the North Bellingham PTA, served as a 4-H leader, and was a 50 year member of the Grange, first in North Bellingham and then in Haynie. She also maintained active memberships in the Whatcom County Cattleman's Association, Skagit County Cattlewomen's, and the Sunrise Baptist Church of Custer. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Wesley, granddaughter Debby Jane Moldenhauer, and sisters Dorothy Dixon, Eloise Wagar and Marion Finzel. She is survived by daughters Lois Hindman (Glenn) of Bellingham; Beatrice Akina of Everett, WA; sons Dwight Herrin (Kathy) of Lakeland, FL; Dean Herrin (Rosalie) of Ferndale, WA; and Ron Herrin (Linda) of Hoquiam, WA; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Marjorie Seely (Dan) of Lakewood, WA: brother-in-law Russell Herrin (Sandy) of Edmonds, WA; cousin Phyllis Weisenburger of Bellingham and nephew Richard Wagar (Monta) of Bellingham. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 2 pm at Sunrise Baptist in Custer. The family is very thankful for the wonderful care Betty received during her stay at the Highland Care Center. Arrangements are under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERRIN, George Washington died Nov. 4, 1990 in Sacramento, Calif. He was 82. He was born Aug. 10, 1908 in Blaine. A resident of Auburn, Calif. for the past 13 years, he preciously lived in Palo Alto, Calif. for 24 years, where he was a building engineer for the city of Palo Alto. He was raised in Blaine and had farmed in the Lawrence area for many years. Survivors include his wife, Regina Herrin of Auburn; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane Anne and Edward Willert of Auburn, Wash., Dorothy Arlene and Emery Schreckengast of San Jose, Calif. and Maralyn Regina and Glenn Meacham of Clarksburg, Calif; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a member of Public Employees Retirement System and St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Auburn, Calif. A service was held on Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and interment was at east Lawn Sierra Hills in Sacramento.
(From The Lynden Tribune, November 21, 1990)HERRIN, Karen E. - Funeral services for Karen E. Rehberger Herrin, age 35, of Kirkland, will be Wed., Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. She passed away Feb. 2, 1986. She is survived by 1 son Mathew dempsey of city, her parents George & Ella Rehberger of city, 1 brother Larry & wife Bobi Rehberger of Ferndale, 1/2 brother Jerry & wife Bonnie Rehberger of city, 1/2 sister Donna & husband Wardner Heflin of fort Smith, AR, numerous nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles. 1/2 brother Bob Rehberger of Bellevue passed away Feb. 4, 1986. She was a resident of B'ham until 1982, had attended Sunnyland Grade school & graduated from B'ham High School. She attended B'ham Covenant Church & had been a Camp Fire Girl for 11 yrs. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Dec. 16, 1950]
HERRIN, Walter, age 51 years, 1623 Jones Road, passed away Monday, July 21, (1947) at a local hospital, following an accident. Mr. Herrin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-nine years, having previously lived at Blaine. He was employed as craneman by the Portland Cement Co., of Bellingham, and was a member of the United Cement Lime and gypsum Worker's Local 58, also a member of the Marietta Grange. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Bertha Herrin, and four children, Wesley, Russell, Mrs. Marjorie Mitchell and Phyllis Herrin, also eight grandchildren, all of Bellingham; four brothers, Charles Herrin, of Mount Vernon, Herman, of Custer, George, of Bellingham, and Lewis, of Medford, Ore.; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Bellingham, Mrs. Ida Baldwin and Mrs. Essie Eggelson, both of Blaine, and Mrs. Elva Perry in Idaho. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 24, at 2 p.m. with Mr. George McMasters, minister of the Marietta Community Church, officiating, assisted by Rev. Ivan B. Bell. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those acting as casket bearers will be Messrs. Elliot Van Horn, Bruce Coulthurst, William Frye, Oscar Nelson, Arvid Brolin and Joseph Bocengra.
HERRING, Harley Robert, age 77, 7053 Tall Cedars Lane, Ferndale, died August 26, 1990. He was born in Iredell, Texas on June 19, 1913 and resided in Whatcom County since 1970, prior to that lived in Tacoma. Mr. Herring retired after 21 years in the U.S. Army. He retired from Civil Service after working 10 years in the Commissary at McChord Air Force Base and the Blaine Air Force Station. Survivors include his wife E. Marie Herring of the family home. A son Orville Wayne Herring and daughter Kathy Diane Herring both of Tacoma. Also surviving is a step-son Robert Leeland Doggett of Rancho Mirage, CA, and a step daughter Virgina Mae Grotsinger Baker of of Fort Hadlock, WA [TX?]; sisters Mildred Lowe of Burkett, TX and Catherine Steinhort of Ft. Worth, TX; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Cremation was by Greenacres Crematorium. At his request no services will be held. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
HERRINGA, Lewis - Funeral services for Lynden resident Lewis Herringa, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Reformed Church, Lynden, with the Rev. Philip Kok officiating. Mr. Herringa, of 9207 Benson Rd., Lynden, died Friday at his residence. He was born June 19, 1915, in Lynden and had lived there all his life. He married Lucy Haveman on Sept. 6, 1935, in Lynden. She survives at the family home. He was a retired dairy farmer; member, former elder and deacon of the First Christian Reformed Church; and a former board member for Lynden Christian Schools and Lynden Christian Rest Home. Other survivors include sons Ron Herringa of Ferndale and Stan Herringa of Lynden; daughters Dorothy Gross, Ruth Mellema, Beverly Honcoon (sic) and Lois Feenstra, all of Lynden, and Carolyn Scheffer of Friday Harbor; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers Peter Herringa, Herman Herringa, and Gerrit Herringa, all of Lynden, and Thomas Herringa of Seattle; sisters Dena VanderKooi and Hermina Haveman of Lynden, and Sadie Radder of Sumas; and numerous other relatives. Visiting hours will be 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Burial will preceded the funeral service at 1:15 p.m. at Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
HERRMANN, Adele B. - A memorial service for Adele B. Herrmann of 912 11th St. will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. Ms. Hermann died Saturday, Oct. 1, 1994, at home following a long illness. She was 85. Born May 14, 1909, in Konigsberg, East Prussia, she fled that country with her family during the Russian Revolution and went to the free city of Danzig, now part of Poland. She married David Berg of England, where the couple lived prior to World War II. During the war, she worked in Greece for the British Wr Information Services as a foreign language radio monitor. She later lived in Jerusalem and Egypt. Ms. Herrmann emigrated with her daughter to the United State in the early 1950s. She worked as a translator for various U.S. patent attorney firms. She moved to San Francisco and continued her careeer as a translator. Ms. Herrmann was fluent in English, German, Russian, French and Italian. After retiring, she moved to Santa Fe, N.M., in 1982, and in 1984 moved to Albuquerque, N.M. She was active in civic organizations, including the Council of International Relations, the Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee, a domestic violence shelter, League of Women Voters, UNICEF and the Albuquerque Museum. She received the Governor's Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women in 1986. Mr. Herrmann moved to Bellingham in 1991 and volunteered as an English tutor for Russian refugees until shortly before her death. She was a member of the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. Survivors include daughter Gabrielle Whitehouse of Cambridge, Mass., and two grandchildren.
HERRMANN, Edward F., age 60, of 2330 1/2 Elm St., passed away in a Seattle Hospital Thursday, Aug. 20, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. Herrmann had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years and was co-owner of the the Towner Printing Co. He was a member of the Printing and Pressman's Union, Local No. 157; he also was a veteran of World War I, a past commander of the Albert J. Hamilton Post, American Legion No. 7, grand chef of 40 et 8, member of V.F.W. No. 1585. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy A., at the family home; one daughter, Mrs. Eldora M. Beard of this city; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mavis Mattson of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. Toni Bernert, Oregon City, Ore.; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Frank of Vancouver, B.C., Ernest of Tacoma; one sister, Mrs. Louise Van Osten of Portland, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating, followed by the military services of the American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. Interment Woodlawn.
HERRMANN, George - Memorial services for George Herrmann, 86, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church, 14th Street and Knox Avenue, with the Rev. Steve Salis officiating. Mr. Herrmann of 2892 E. Smith Road died Tuesday (Nov. 15, 1988) in Bellingham. He was born Dec. 24, 1901, in Germany. Formerly a creamery worker in Long Beach, Calif., Herrmann moved to Bellingham with his wife, Theresa, in 1976. He retired in 1966. Herrmann lived in Buffalo, N.Y., when he first moved to this country. There he met Theresa. The couple married in 1928, and had their first son. They then moved to Long Beach, where their second son was born. In Bellingham, Herrmann pursued is love of gardening, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Bellingham Senior Center. Survivors include his wife, Theresa, of the St. Francis Nursing Home; two sons, George L. and Richard A. Herrmann, both of Bellingham; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
HERRMANN, Phyllis M., a former Bellingham resident, died Thursday (Sept. 1, 1983) in Gig Harbor. She was 76. Born in England, she came to Canada as a child. She lived in Bellingham until 1941, then moved to Tacoma. She had been heard housekeeper for the Winthrop Hotel in Tacoma, where she also was assistant manager of an apartment complex. Survivors include two sons, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Garden Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home, Tacoma. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park, Tacoma.
HERRMANN, Theresa, age 88, 3121 Squalicum Pkwy. passed away Mar. 14, (1989). She was born Feb. 28, 1901 in Germany and has lived in Bellingham since 1976. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, enjoyed sewing & all kinds of handwork. She leaves to survive 2 sons, George L. Herrmann and Richard A. Herrmann both of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Bert Drey of California, Josef Drey of Germany; sister Maria Schweiger of Germany; 5 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held 4 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church with Father Steve Sallis officiating. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
HERRMANN, Wilhelmina A., age 83 years, of 711 Maryland St., passed away in Providence Hospital in Seattle, Thursday, Feb. 16, (1956) following a short illness. Mrs. Herrmann had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 56 years and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include three sons, Ed of Bellingham; Frank, Vancouver, B.C., and Ernest of Tacoma; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Van Osten, Portland, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Westerman of Kirkland, and Mrs. Juanita Hyatt, Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. E. M. Butenshon, pastor, officiating Cremation.
HERROLD, Alfred N., 70, a long time La Conner resident died Wednesday July 15, (1992) while fishing on the Skagit River near Blake's Resort on Fir Island following a heart attack. He was born in Bellingham December 20, 1921 the sons of Arthur and Mary Watrous Herrold. He was educated there and graduated from the Bellingham High School with the class of 1939. The family moved to La Conner in 1940. Mr. Herrold served with the United States Navy during World War Two in the South Pacific. After the war he returned to La Conner and was married to Jean Marie Dunlap July 10, 1946. He had worked a number of years as a machinist for canneries and also had been in maintenance for the La Conner School district until his retirement in 1989. His wife Jean Marie preceded him in death in December of 1991. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, golfing and gardening, he was known as Sparkplug to all his friends, also the named of his fishing boat. He was a member of the Hope Island Fie Dept., The Mount Vernon Elks Lodge, and a member of the Public Schools Employer Union. Survivors are 2 daughters and their spouses, Susan and Steve Erickson of La Conner, and Sarah and Robert Edgett of Clearlake, 1 sister and her husband Mary and Eric Nelson of Vista, California, 1 brother George Herrold of Seattle, 3 granddaughters, Leslie Erickson of La Conner, Eliza and Laura Edgett both Clearlake, nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends, his parents, a sister Genie and a brother Arthur, Jr. also preceded him in death. Graveside inurnment services for the public will be held in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Mount Vernon at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 1992. Kern Funeral Home is in chare of arrangements.
HERROLD, Homer Howard of 4854 Alder St, Ferndale, died March 9 in Yuma, Ariz. He was 77. Mr. Herrold was born Sept. 2, 1908 in Chillicothe, Mo. He lived for a time in Astoria, Ore. He was a member of the Astoria Post, American Legion, and worked for Safeway stores in Astoria for 25 years before moving to Ferndale 15 years ago. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the family home; two sons, John of Novato, Calif., and Francis of Concord, Calif.; two daughters in Illinois and Honolulu; two stepdaughters, Anita Dargatz of Hillsboro, Ore., and Jeanette Ockerman of Olympia; a stepson, Gary Marincovich of Astoria, Ore.; three brothers, a sister; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Northwest Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, 5977 Northwest Road. Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERROLD, Mary Frances, age 102, died in Vista, CA Tues. Aug. 27, 1991. She was born in Naples, New York, August 25, 1889, the daughter of George and Cora Rosebuck Watrous. At the age of 2 years she came with her family to Washington, settling in Bellingham. She was educated in Bellingham where she received a degree at the Normal School in Education, now known as Western Washington College. She taught school in Bellingham and married Arthur Herrold there September 28, 1915. The family came to La Conner in 1939 where Mr. Herrold was affiliated with the salmon cannery business. Mr. Herrold preceded her in death in 1973. In 1985 Mrs. Herrold removed to Vista, CA to be with her daughter there, where she has resided since. She was a member of the LaConner United Methodist Church and the circles of the church, The Bilikin Club and had been a volunteer at the LaConner Library for a number of years. Survivors are; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Mary Rebecca and Eric Nelson of Vista, CA; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, George R. Herrold of Seattle and Alfred and Jean Marie Herrold of LaConner; 7 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Her parents, 1 son Arthur, 1 daughter Genie Hudson, a sister Genie Foster, a brother, Willis Watrous have preceded her in death also. Graveside funeral services will be held in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Friday August 30, 1991 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Paul Jensen of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow the services under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
HERSEY, Mary E., age 76 years, of Rt. 4, Mount Vernon, passed away in that city, Monday, March 28, (1955) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Hersey had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Caroline Osgoodby, of East Stanwood; Mrs. Ruth Bowers, of this city, Mrs. Dorothy Adair of Oakland, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joh Beekley of this city, and William Beekley of Yakima. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 31, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Elder Percy L. O'Neil officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
HERSHEY, Jessie, age 54, of 2321 Yew Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, June 8, (1949). Mrs. Hershey had been a resident of this community for the past 49 years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Joseph L. at home; one son, Eugene of Bellingham, Mrs. Frances Biehle, of Everson, and Mrs. Shirley Stillwell, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Kaselas, of Tacoma, and Mrs. Marie Frick, of Lynden, and one brother, W A. Beecher, of Eugene, Ore. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Elsie E. Johnson, Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
HERSHEY, Joseph L., age 61, of 2321 Yew Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, April 15, (1952). Mr. Hershey had resided here for the past 60 years and was in the employ of Bloedel-Donovan and the Columbia Valley Lumber Company for 35 years. He was active in sports and was a well-known baseball umpire here. At the time of his passing he was president of the local bowling teams. He is survived by one son, Eugene Hershey, of this city; two daughters, Mrs. George Biehle, Route 2, Everson, and Mrs. Clayton Woulfe, of this city; five grandchildren; one brother, Tony Haracich, of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Martinolich, of this city, Mrs. Harold Butler, of Lopez Island, Mrs. Bill Duncan and Mrs. Al Lindseth, both of Seattle. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
HERSMAN, Charles Howard - Funeral services for Charles Howard Hersman, age 62, of 109 South B.C. Ave., Lynden, were conducted on Tuesday, December 18, at 2 p.m. in the First Reformed Church with Rev. Gordon VanOostenberg officiating. Burial followed in the Lynden Cemetery. Mr. Hersman, who was born in Meeker, Oklahoma, on April 2, 1917; died in a Bellingham Hospital on Saturday, December 15, (1979) following an extended illness. As a boy he moved with his family to Montana and then to the Lynden area in 1923. Mr. Hersman had been active in many community organizations and the First Reformed Church of which he was a member. A former Elder and Consistory President of the First Reformed Church, he was also the Clerk of the Classis Cascade of the Reformed Church in American and had also served on its Planning and Development Committee. A retired U.S. Postal employee, Mr. Hersman had been active in Kiwanis International, having served as President of the Lynden Club in 1968 and served at Lt. Governor of a District No. 3 in the early 1970's. A former member of the Lynden City Council, he also served as the city treasurer for a number of years. He was also a member of Lynden Lodge No. 56 F.&A.M., served on the local board of the Salvation Army, and during World War II he served in the U.S. Army and was discharged with the rank of Captain. He was married to his wife Gertrude "Trudy" on Staten Island, New York in June of 1943. He is survived by his wife Gertrude "Trudy"; three sons, Clifford and his wife, Sandy, of Edmonds, Wayne and his wife, Joan, of Lynden and Craig also of Lynden; a daughter, Mrs. Irene and her husband, Dennis Assink of Lynden; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Ash, of Hamilton, Montana; a brother, Lewis Hersman of Everson and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
HERSMAN, Gertrude Minnie - Visitation for Gertrude "Trudy" Minnie Hersman of Lynden will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday in Lynden Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at First Reformed Church with the Rev. Marc deWaard officiating. Mrs. Hersman died Monday, April 28, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 73. Born June 17, 1923, to Chester and Ethelyn Bronk Smith in Blue Point, N.Y., she attended school in New York. She married Howard Hersman on June 20, 1943, in Staten Island, N.Y. Mrs. Hersman moved to Whatcom County in the 1940s. She worked for Lynden School District for 21 years, as a custodian and then as a secretary. A member of First Reformed Church and the Order of Eastern Star, Lynden Chapter No. 12, she enjoyed traveling. Mr. Hersman was preceded in death by her husband in 1979 and by her brother, Chester Smith. Survivors include sons Wayne Hersman and Craig Hersman, both of Lynden, and Clifford Hersman of Kirkland; daughter Irene Assink of Lynden; and seven grandchildren.
HERSMAN, Lewis Henry - A memorial service for Lewis Henry Hersman of Lynden will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 3 at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Conner officiating. Mr. Hersman died of lung disease on Sunday, Dec. 17, 1995, in Yuma, Ariz. He was 86. Born May 10, 1909 to Sella Maretta Lewis and Charles Henry Hersman in Meeker, Okla., he moved to Lynden in 1923. Mr. Hersman graduated from Lynden High School in 1927. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Tennessee and married Mildred Miller Harvey on Aug. 10, 1931. Mr. Hersman was a member of the Washington Egg and Poultry Association for 35 years, served on the Egg Council and was state director of what became Western Farmers. He also worked in local lumber mills and for Northwest Propane. He was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church for 72 years and served the church in many capacities, including teaching Sunday school. He was a member of the Lynden School Board for 10 years, Lynden Kiwanis Club and Good Sam Club. Mr. Hersman spent winters in Arizona, where he belonged to the Snowbirds Club. He was active in square dancing and round dancing. He was preceded in death by son Richard Henry Hersman, brother Howard Hersman and sister Margaret. Survivors include his wife of Yuma, sons Kenneth Hersman of Deming and Donald Henry Hersman of Everett, daughter Sharlene Hauge of Kirkland, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERSTAD, Marie J., 82, of Bellingham, passed away Mon. Nov. 18, 2002 at a local care facility. Marie was born Sept. 18, 1920 to John M. & Anna E. (Birkland) Herstad in Superior, WI. After completing her education in Superior, she moved to St. Paul, MN, where she was employed by Minnesota Mining Company for 38 years. She enjoyed traveling & traveled extensively. Marie was very family oriented even though she had no children of her own. She enjoyed nieces & nephews very much. Two brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include: sister, Betty Sartori of Bellingham brother, Bert Herstad of MN numerous nieces & nephews, including Sharon Holeman of Ferndale & Mark Sartori of Shelton. A private family graveside inurnment will be held at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Nov 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HERTEL, Beatrice E. - Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice E. Hertel, age 58, of 233 Hertel Way, Everson, were conducted on Thursday, October 8, 1987, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Lewin Clefisch officiating. Burial followed in Nooksack Cemetery. Mrs. Hertel, who died in Bellingham on Tuesday, Oct. 6, was born in Miller, Nebraska, on May 31, 1929, A member of the former Eagles Auxiliary in Lynden, Mrs. Hertel was married to her husband, Marcellus "Mark" in Munjer, Kansas, on June 10, 1947. They then moved to Skagit County and to the Everson area in 1955. Mr. Hertel died in August 1986. She is survived by three sons, Lin and wife Sylvia of Everson, Gary and wife Tammy of Lynden and Roger at home; two daughters, Marcella and Denice Hertel, both of Everson; three grandsons, Shane, Randy and Tim Hertel; a granddaughter, Jennifer Hertel; four sisters, Mrs. Violet Brucker of Burlington, Mrs. Dorothy Cann of Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. Virgie Schnacker of Topeka, Kan., and Mrs. Lucy Stevens of Sequim; two brothers, Clarence Estabrook [of] Lynden and Hubert Estabrook of Omaha, Neb.; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
HERTEL, Marcellus - Funeral services for Mr. Marcellus "Mark" Hertel, age 62, who died at his home on Sunday, Aug. 10, will be conducted on Friday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Hertel, 233 Hertel Way, Everson, was born in Victoria, Kansas, on Sept. 26, 1923, and had been a county resident since 1955. A retired machinist, he was employed for many years at Bellingham Frozen Foods and then at Mt. Baker Plywood. During World War II and the Korean War, he s erved in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Sumas American Legion and Teamsters Local No. 231. On June 10, 1947, he was married to Beatrice Estabrook in Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; three sons, Lin and wife Sylvia of Everson, Gary and wife Tammy of Lynden, and Roger at home; two daughters, Marcella Hertel and Denice Hertel, both of Everson; four grandchildren; four brothers, Clarence, Alvin, Edward and Ralph, all in Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Bernice Hillman, Mrs. Sally Walter and Mrs. Flitz Dinkle, also all in Kansas.
HERTING, Genevieve Elizabeth, of Blaine Manor died Thursday, Nov. 10, 1994, in Bellingham. She was 75. Born March 28, 1919, to Roy H. and Clara E. Stephenson Drew in Madison, S.D., she lived in Blaine for 10 years. Survivors include sons Darold Herting of Bellingham, Darr Herting of Puyallup, Dan Herting of Dawson Creek, B.C., Donald Herting of Salmon Arm, B.C., Dave Herting of Card, Idaho, and Dean Herting of Richmond, Va.; daughter Jean Herting of Glacier; brother Grant Drew of Renton; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
HERTZOG, Elwood W. (Woody), age 42 years, of 1501 Front Street, Lynden, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 12, (1952). He had been a resident of Bellingham for seven years before moving to Lynden two weeks ago. Mr. Hertzog was a service lineman for the Puget Sound Power & Light Co. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hertzog is survived by his wife Elsie; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Graziosi, of New York City; Mrs. Edna Jean Hanstead, of this city; Jo-Ann, at home; one son, Elwood W. Jr., at home; his mother, Mrs. Annie Yale, of Easton, Pa.; three brothers, William, of Akron, Ohio; Howard, of Alexandria, Va., and George, in the U.S. Navy, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 17, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick, pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
HERZAG, Marguerite "Clement" age 57, Olympia passed Away Fri, April. 3, (1987) in Olympia. Formerly Of Morgan Hill, CA. She had recently moved to Olympia. She was born in Everson, WA in 1932 & was raised in Whatcom County. She leaves to survive 2 daughters, Susan of Tracey, CA & Rhonda of Olympia; 3 grandchildren, Ray, Jake & Jason; one sister Evelyn McWhinney of Olympia; 3 brothers, Jim of Gold Hill, OR (sic), Edward & Merle Clement of B'ham. No services at her request. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Cremation.
HERZOG, Gladys, age 78, of 308 W. Champion Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, August 27, (1963). Mrs. Herzog was a forty-five year resident of this city, where she was employed as a saleslady for many years at Horns Department store. She attended the Garden Street Methodist Church and was a member of Retail Clerk's Union, Local No. 240. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday, August 30 at 1 p.m., followed by burial at Bay View Cemetery.
HERZOG, Louis A. - A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. November 16, 1978 in the First Christian Church of Shelton for Louis Herzog who died Monday (Nov. 13, 1978) in Mason General Hospital at the age of 84 years. The Reverend Kurt Hardenbrook will (sic) officiate. Cremation was under the direction of Batstone Funeral Home, and inurnment will be in Redmond Cemetery, Redmond, Washington. Mr. Herzog was born on February 28, 1894 in Woodinville, Washington. He came to Mason county in 1925, and worked with his brothers as a self-employed logger until 1952 when he took a job with Simpson Timber Company in the wood fiber plant. He retired in 1962. A U.S. Army veteran of world War I, Mr. Herzog held membership in Barracks No. 1462 Veterans of World War I of Shelton and American Legion Post No. 224 of Deming, Washington. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Alice Herzog of Shelton; a son, William McEwen of Mt. Vernon; a daughter, Marion Alford of Bremerton; two sisters, Nellie Getchell of Spokane and Rose Stensland of Redmond; a brother, Albert Herzog of Langley, Washington; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
HERZOG Matthew Todd - Matthew Todd Herzog's life tragically ended at the age of 27 Thursday, September 13, 2001, while serving in the line of duty with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. He was born to Todd and Margaret Herzog on April 30, 1974 in Columbia, South Carolina. For the first 13 years of his life, Matt resided in many areas of the country with his family before his dad retired from the United States Navy and his family settled in Western Washington. Matt graduated from Olympic High School in Silverdale, WA in 1992 and from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 1996. He began his law enforcement career with the Pullman Police Department in 1996 and was a five-year veteran officer with Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. Matt resided in Bellingham and is survived by his wife Amy, whom he met while attending WSU and married on May 22, 1999 in Bellingham, his parents of Kingston, WA, sister Kimberly and her husband Eric Anderson of Silverdale, WA, grand-parents, John and Veronica Gorzelic, William and Doris Herzog all of Bethlehem, PA, father and mother-in-law Steven and Kay Johnson of Lynnwood, WA brothers-in-law, Kirt Johnson and Jeff and his wife Suzanne Johnson all of Moses Lake, WA and many other dear friends and colleagues. Matt's love and devotion for his family, friends, and law enforcement career were endless. Matt found happiness in making others happy and his spirit will live forever in those who love him. Visitation will be held Tues., Sept. 18, 2001 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral service for family and friends will be held at 8:30 a.m., Wed. Sept. 19, 2001 at the Church of the Assumption, followed by a public Officer's Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, both in Bellingham. Jones-Moles Funeral Home
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Sep 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HESBY, Joan Adele of Camrose, Alberta, passed away at Ponoka, Alberta on Oct. 2, 1990 at the age of 51. She was born on Nov. 23, 1938 at Sumas. She was the first child of Ernest and Arlene Crandall. Joan went to Lynden Public School. In 1956 she was united in marriage to Jim Bruneau. They had three sons: Jeff, Jerry and Mike Bruneau. In 1979 Joan moved to her parents' farm west of Ponoka. In 1986 she was united in marriage to John Hesby and they moved to Camrose. Joan is survived by her husband John; two sons, Jerry and Mike Bruneau, both of Lynden; a brother, Jim Crandall and wife Janet, and a sister, Shirley and husband Robert Greene, all of Ponoka. She was predeceased by a son, Jeff, and her parents, Ernest and Arlene Crandall. Graveside services were held at the Ferrybank Cemetery.
HESKETH, Beverly B., age 68, a resident of La Conner, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, (1991 at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. She was born on August 1, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William E. and Ann Eleanora Crocket Bender. She was raised and educated in Illinois, and graduated from Proviso High School in 1941. She married Howard Hesketh on September 3, 1943 in Maywood, Illinois. She traveled extensively with her husband, who was in the U.S. Navy. They moved to Bellevue, WA in 1975, and to La Conner 2 years ago. She was a member of the Ladies Fleet Reserve Auxiliary, and was active in the Shelter Bay Community. Mrs. Hesketh was a bookkeeper and had worked for Bellevue Art and Frame, and Bellingham Blueprint Company. Survivors include her husband Howard of La Conner, WA; 2 daughters and 1 son-*in-law; Karen Hesketh of of Rohnert Park, California and Christine and Robert Butenschoen of Lynden, WA; 2 step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister Sarah. Cremation was conducted at the Mount Vernon Crematory under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home. A celebration and remembrance will be held in their home at 624 Newhalem Lane, La Conner (Shelter Bay) on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by Kern Funeral Home.
HESLEP, Rory Lynn, age 41, passed from this world on October 11, 2007. He was born to Dwight and Dawn Heslep of Bellingham on March 15, 1966 in Oak Harbor Washington. Rory was a 1984 Meridian High School graduate. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union since 1988, and worked on many local pipe fitting jobs. Rory loved playing and coaching baseball, fly fishing, and was an avid computer enthusiast. Rory was preceded in death by his grandfather, Truman Heslep; and uncles, Rod Fryer, and Jackie Heslep. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Michelle Matchett; son, Jory of Seattle; and daughter, Matia, of the family home; along with his parents; brother, Lance (Gina) Heslep of Lynden; sisters, Renae (Nathan) Hull of Everson, and Renee Bernaert of Hawaii; grandparents, Don and Norma Fryer of Bellingham and Thelma Heslep of Arkansas; aunt, Trudy June Collison of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews who will miss him terribly. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ten Mile Grange at the corner of Hannegan and Pole roads.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HESLIN, Harold - Funeral service for Harold "Slim" Heslin, age 85, of 3507 Connelly St., will be Thursday Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Heslin passed away Fri. Dec. 2, 1983. He is survived by his wife Grace L.; 2 sons, H. Wardner Heslin Jr. of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Jon Heslin of City; 2 step-sons, Eugene Keith Walters and William John Walters, both of City; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Hazel LaVerne Rasar of Bow; numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy, in 1954. A Whatcom County resident since 1919 he was a life member & past president of Culinary & Beverage Workers Union No. 451; and a retired chef having been employed by the Horseshoe Cafe for 40 years. Jones Funeral Home.
HESLIN, Dorothy A., age 50, of 1418 Ellis St., passed away at the family home Monday, June 7, (1954). Mrs. Heslin had resided in this community her entire life and is survived by her husband, Warold W. at home, two sons Wardner of Everett, Larry, of Everett; two brothers, Archie and Edward Lambert of Bellingham, and one sister, Mr. Hulda Montgomery of Bellingham. Numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services were conducted by Rev. Grant Whipple, Thursday, June 10, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
HESPEN, Eulaly, age 77, of 1513 Land Road, Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital Monday, January 4, (1954). She had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 17 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr[s]. is survived by her husband, Philip; two daughters, Mrs. Glo Smith of Lang Road, Bellingham, Mrs. Cleo Grout of Lynden; one son, Menzo of Tacoma; one brother, Ray stiff of Gothenburg, Neb; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Lawless of Cozad, Neb.; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Hespen celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary last November. Funeral services will be conducted from the Monroe Funeral Chapel Friday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. with rev. Floyd Wells officiating. Interment family plot at Greenacres Memorial Park.
HESPEN, Philip, age 89 of 614 No. 8th Street, Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, February 25, (1961). Mr. Hespen had been a resident of Lynden since 1937 and had been employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 45 years before retiring. He was a member of the Burns Lodge No. 41, F.&A.M. and the Scottish Rite Bodies. Surviving are one son, Menzo Hespen of Tacoma; two daughters, Mrs. Glo Smith, Bellingham and Mrs. Cleo Grout of Lynden; one brother, Will of Bellgrade, Mont.; also 6 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Thursday, March 2, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James Updike officiating. Masonic graveside services will be conducted at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Lynden Lodge No. 56, F.&A.M. in charge, Stanley Jeffcott Worshipful Master and Ford Wight Chaplain.
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