JACK, Sally Rose, age 71, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007 in Bellingham. A lifelong member of Lummi Nation, born in the "old Scott house" located at Gooseberry Point on January 9, 1936 to John and Joanna (Scholtz) Horne. She devoted her life to caring for family. Her children and grandchildren were her joy and comfort. Sally's hobbies included gardening, crocheting, reading and needlepoint, She taught her children by example, the simple act of kindness to all was the best way to live life. She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts Elizabeth Scholtz and Lily Ann Scholtz; uncles Solomon Scholtz and Charles Scholtz; brothers John Horne Jr. and Robert Horne. She is survived by her seven children, Franklin Cladoosby, Tina (Steve) Solomon, Troy (Shirley) Olsen, Patsy (Arthur Solomon, Tracy Olsen, April Olsen and Lola (Garrette) Olsen; brothers George Horne, Louis Horne, Ralph Horne, Lyle Horne, and Romey Horne; sister Emma Jean Tracy; sixteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her devoted special friend and companion Ralph George and pet Baby Doll. Prayer Services will be held at Lummi Nation Wexliem Community Building Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 6 p.m. Funeral Services also at Wexliem on Thursday, May 17 at 10 a.m. Final resting place Lummi Nation Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Cremation, Main St., Ferndale, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JACKSON, Charles Maynard - Retired U.S. Navy officer Charles Maynard "Jack" Jackson, 85, of 145 W. King Tut Road, Lynden, died Saturday, May 30, 1992 in Bellingham. He was born Dec 9, 1906 in Angus, Neb., to Charles and Ethel Jackson. Mr. Jackson married Elsa Erickson on May 17, 1946 in South Mills, NC. She survives him at the family home. After 23 years' service, he retired on May 31, 1956 from the U.S. Navy as a chief warrant officer. Mr. Jackson retired as a hydroelectric operator from Tacoma City Light on Nov. 6, 1971. He was a 21-year resident of Whatcom County. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association of Bellingham; the Retired Officers' Association of Nebraska; and Corinthian Lodge 38, F&AM of Puyallup. Other survivors include son Charles Keith Jackson and two grandsons, all of Spokane. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. William Verwolf will officiate. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jun 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JACKSON, Elsa J., age 85 of Lynden, passed away at her home Thursday, Jan. 11, (1996). Mrs. Jackson was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was born Aug. 22, 1910 to Leander and Anna Johnson Erickson. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles M. "Jack" Jackson in May of 1992. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her son Keith Jackson and his wife Jennifer of Spokane, WA; 2 grandchildren; her sister Leona Smith of Laurel; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside Services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Wed., Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Ed Raynis officiating. Visitation will be at Moles Funeral Home, Tues., Jan. 16, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jan 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JACKSON, Grace Dureen, age 88, passed away March 22, 2007 in Bellingham, WA, her home of 66 years. She was born Jan 25, 1919 in Seattle, WA to Gus and Gertrude Croucher. She graduated from Lincoln High School and the University of Washington, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Grace enjoyed teaching swimming and was instrumental in opening the Bayside Pool. She was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, Assistance League of Bellingham and was a charter member of the Edgemoor Garden Club. She volunteered for many years at St. Joseph Hospital. Grace was actively involved with numerous activities at Sacred Heart Catholic Church throughout the years. She is mourned by her family and friends. A family gathering will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JACKSON, Iris A. - Everson resident, Iris A. Jackson, age 90, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. She was born July 5, 1919 in Everson to James and Clara (Mack) Nichols and was a Mt. Baker High School graduate. Iris married William C. Jackson, Sr. in March of 1942. A devoted wife, she supported and encouraged Bill in his teaching of special education students. As a hairstylist, Iris enjoyed working with others. She was dedicated to her family and her passion was meticulously caring for their blueberry farm. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill, on January 11, 2009; she is survived by daughter Julene Sodt of Bellingham and son, William "B.C." (Cheryl) Jackson of Everson; two grandchildren, Sarah Sodt Coe and Alexander J. Sodt and great-granddaughter, Laila Coe. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. at Hopewell Community Church, 6759 Oat Coles Rd., Everson. Private burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Nov 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JACKSON, James P., age 79, of Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, February 10, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Jackson was born in Missouri, and had been a resident of the Ferndale community and Whatcom county for the past 50 year; he was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge in Bellingham. Surviving relatives include a son, Kirk, of Bellingham; a brother, Peter, in Oregon; several nieces and nephews and a granddaughter. Services will be conducted Wednesday, February 14, at 1 p.m. within the Chapel of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale, with the Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

JACKSON, Myrtle Ruth, died Sunday, June 29, 1997, at Shuksan Convalescent Center. She was 91. At her request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Born March 5, 1906, to William H. and Eliza Flick in Coulee City, she was a longtime member of Calvary Temple and of Bellingham Senior Activity Center. She worked in nursing homes, St. Luke's General Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. She also enjoyed volunteer work. She was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include sons Kenneth Jackson of Blaine and Donald Jackson of Cle Elum, daughter Ruth Manos of Ferndale, 10 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangement are by Westford Funeral Home.

JACKSON, Richard, age 64 passed away in San Carlos, Calif. Tues., Feb 28th, (1984). He was raised in Bellingham & graduated in 1936 from Whatcom High School. He is survived by his wife, Berna Farrar Jackson of the family home at 1244 Cherry St. Apt. 3, San Carlos, CA; 4 daughters, Peggy Hopp, Patsy Hewitt, Paula Jackson & Pamela Jackson; 4 grandchildren; 1 sister, Marie Usitalo; numerous nieces, nephews & friends. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Bellingham, served on the battleship Nevada during World War II & was an officer in both the VFW & American Legion. Services will be held March 1, 1984 in San Carlos, Calif.

JACKSON, William C. - Everson resident, William C. Jackson, Sr., age 96, went home to the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2009. He was born August 8, 1912 in Nooksack, WA to William and Mathilda (Welch) Jackson. A 1930 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School, he married Iris Nichols in March 1942. During WWII he served with the Engineers Corps in Italy. Upon his return, Bill earned a degree in English from the University of Washington. Realizing the greater need for teachers than journalists, he acquired a teaching certificate from WWSC and then taught 5th grade for nearly 10 years in Selah, WA. Recognizing the need for Special Education teachers, he returned to Whatcom County and became one of the first local Special Ed teachers; teaching in the Mt. Baker school district until retirement in 1976. Bill was athletically inclined and held the record for athletic letters at Nooksack Valley High School for many years. An avid baseball fan, he played baseball well into his 70's; continuing to slide into home plate. His attributes included wisdom, patience, loving kindness and a great sense of humor. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Iris; daughter, Julene Sodt of Bellingham and son, William "B. C." (Cheryl) Jackson of Everson; two grandchildren, Sarah Coe and Alexander J. Sodt. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 21, 1:00 p.m. at Hopewell Community Church with Rev. Gerald Rutgers officiating. Private burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery.

JACOBSON, Bergitte, age 96 of Birch Bay, Route 1, Blaine, passed away at her home Friday, November 27, (1959), following a short illness. Mrs. Jacobson had been a resident of that community for the past 51 years and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Ingrid Adams at home, Mrs. Agnes Fussner of this city and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. within the Moles Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. Stanley S. Williamson, pastor, officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.

JACOBSON, Irene M. (Melbo), age 87 of Bellingham, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, Friday, April 13, 2007. She is survived by her son Eric L. Jacobson and her brother Phillip Melbo, both of Bellingham, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. At her request no services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JACOBSON, Jessie Lucille, age 87, passed away Feb. 2, 2002. She was a resident of Ferndale, WA and Hidden Valley, AZ. Memorial service will be held in Washington at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JACOBSON, John O. - A funeral for John O. Jacobsen of Deming will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. John Gibbs officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Jacobsen died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 40. Born Aug. 1, 1956, to Otis and Ruby Blanksma Jacobsen in Myrtle Point, Ore., he married Nancy Olson on June 28, 1979 in Tonasket. Mr. Jacobsen worked as a logger and owned Mount Baker Saw Shop and a welding and fabrication business. He enjoyed animals and helping others. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack, and his father. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Kim Jacobsen of the family home; son Jason Olson of Bellingham; parents Bud and Ruby Jacobsen of Tonasket; brother Jesse Jacobsen of Modesto, Calif.; one niece; and three nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald of Dec. 20, 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JACOBSON, Robert Irving - A private service for Robert Irving "Bob" Jacobson of 3884 Cliffside Drive will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday at 6461 Aldrich Road, the home of Kim and Kevin Goertz. Private burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Jacobson died Thursday, May 15, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 73. Born March 11, 1924, to Paul and Gina Mollan Jacobson in Bellingham, he was a life-long resident here. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Jacobson was a paratrooper with the Eleventh Air-borne. He married Beatrice Kovar on Feb. 9, 1947, in Bellingham. Retired from Columbia Cement Co. as a general foreman, Mr. Jacobson enjoyed duck hunting, searching for mushrooms, golfing and hosting card games and dinners. He was preceded in death by an infant son and brothers, Jack Jacobson and Otto Jacobson. Survivors include his wife of the family home, son Bob Jacobson Jr. of Bellingham, daughter Kim Goertz of Bellingham, sisters Pauline Van Luven of Blaine and Norma Lovezolla of Puyallup, brother Ralph Jacobson of Washougal, two grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

JACOBSON, Seymour M - A graveside service for Seymour M. Jacobson of Ferndale will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery with Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz officiating. Mr. Jacobson died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997. He was 66. Born Aug. 9, 1931, to Al and Rose Silver Jacobson in Brooklyn, N. Y., he moved to Ferndale in May. Mr. Jacobson worked for McDonnell-Douglas Corp. in Garden Grove, Calif., for 31 years before retiring. He served with the United States Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Joan A. Jacobson of Ferndale; two daughters, Gayle I. Jacobson and Melissa A. Irwin, both of Ferndale; a brother, Daniel Gerdon of Anaheim, Calif.; a sister, Gloria Grandinetti of Oakland Park, Fla; one granddaughter, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangement are by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

JADERHOLM, Barbara Eleanor - A memorial service to celebrate the life of Barbara Eleanor (Quinn) Jaderholm of Bellevue, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Madeleine Sophie in Bellevue, followed by a reception there. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Sunset Hills Memorial Park. Mrs. Jaderholm died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at the University of Washington Medical Center. She was 63. Born Jan. 27, 1937, to Stanley and Margaret Quinn in Bellingham, she graduated in 1955 from Bellingham High School. On Feb. 8, 1957, she married Jerry Edward Jaderholm of Bellingham, and they relocated to Kirkland and then Garden Grove, Calif., before settling in Bellevue. Mrs. Jaderholm was a homemaker. Mrs. Jaderholm was a member of the St. Theresa Guild and was active with the St. Madelein Sophie Catholic Parish of Bellevue. She loved gardening. She also enjoyed volunteer work and was active in many charitable organizations. Her brother Tom Quinn died previously. Survivors include her husband, of Bellevue, son Jerry Jaderholm of Medina; daughter Julie Webster of Bellingham and Jamie Allott of Issaquah; sisters Patty Bowen and Carol Quinn, both of Bellingham; brother Steve Quinn of Sumas; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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JAEGER, John Reynold, age 72, of Route 3, Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, November 26, (1950) following an extended illness. Mr. Jaeger had been a farmer in this community for the past 45 years. Surviving relatives include a cousin, Ed Wiersma, of Aberdeen, Wash., and other relatives in Holland. Services will be conducted Saturday December 2, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

JAGER, John Reynold, 68, passed away September 5, 1991 at his home in Ferndale. He was born Jan. 23, 1923, in Aitak, Olga Bay, Alaska, to Max and Agrepina Yakoff. John grew up in Karluk and Larsen Bay Alaska. He served in the 10th Army Air Force Emergency Rescue Boat Squadron. John was a fisherman for over 50 years and served in the Merchant Marines, traveling all over the world. [He married Rose Mary Owens on Dec. 5, 1974, in Sitka.] His hobby was music, especially playing the accordion. He and his wife entertained in nursing homes, senior centers, retirement homes and granges. He brought cheer and smiles with his music. No foot could be still when he played "Roll Out The Barrell." John leaves his wife Rosemary at the family home; his beloved doggies Sally and Major, also at the family home; a daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Dale Osborne and granddaughter Danielle of Auburn; a son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Kate Jager and grandsons Dannie and Mike, of Cordova, Alaska; a sister Emma and her husband Carol Kohler of Sitka, Alaska; a brother Carl and his wife Grace Larsen of Sitka; a brother Rudy and his wife Bessie Larsen of Sitka; a brother-in-law and life long best friend Harry (Buddy) Clarsen of Kodiak; also 5 step children, 10 step grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. At John's request, no services will be held. Cremation at Greenacres Funeral Home.

JAGER, Ko, age 63 of Everson, passed away Thursday, April 4, 1996. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1996, at the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Nooksack Cemetery. Born Sept. 19, 1932, in Stedum, Holland, he immigrated to the United States in 1951 and received his citizenship in 1960. Mr. Jager worked for Birch Equipment for many years, enjoyed bowling and golf and was a member of Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandson David Jager. Survivors include his wife, Leona, of the family home; daughters Debbie Miller of Everson, Coleen Heard of Olalla and Lori Thompson of Cordova, Alaska; son Carl Jager of Bellingham; sister Diane Schols of Nooksack; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Apr 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAIME, Joe G., age 73, of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009. Joe was born on October 9, 1935, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Augustine, Sr. and Margarita Jaime. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Augustine "Tito" Jaime, Jr., and Arturo Jaime; sisters, Rosa Jaime Munoz, Lydia Jaime, Dora Jaime Villarreal. Joe is survived by his sons, Joe and Carol, David and Brenda (Willett), and Jim Jaime; daughters, Sylvia and Jack Jarmoski, Mary H. Bell and Bud Carlson, and Lydia Briones and Joe Paszkowski; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and sisters, Eva Jaime Lopez, and Lili Jaime Ocanas. He was married for 40 years to Margarita Jaime. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 10, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. A reception celebrating Joe's life will be held on Friday, September 11, from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 5537 2nd Ave., Ferndale. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Bert - The remains of Bert James, 75, of Sumas, who passed away Saturday (Aug. 31, 1946)min a hospital in Port Orchard, are being received by the Gillies funeral home in Sumas and arrangements for the funeral have been made for 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Cremation will follow. Mr. James is survived by his wife Ethel; two daughters, Mrs. Cliff L. Howe of Bellingham, and Mrs. Walter May of Yakima, and two sons, Len C. James of Bellingham and R. E. James in the U.S. Navy. Mr. James, ill for two months at his home in Sumas, was taken to the Port Orchard hospital last week. He had lived in Sumas twenty-two years and was a Spanish-American war veteran.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Sep 1946) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Bette Ruth, age 75, a Bellingham resident since 1965, died Saturday, December 27, 1997 in Bellingham. Bette Ruth was born on May 30, 1922 to Clyde and Edna Mae (Henry) James. Relatives include her brother and sister-in-law Clyde E. and Nellie James of Anderson, Indiana; a niece Linda Elis of Anderson, Indiana; and one nephew Bill James of Anderson, Indiana. She is also survived by her special friends and care givers Christine Eggert Martin of Edmonds, JoAnn King of Ferndale and Dorothy Iversen of Bellingham and her many friends at Lincoln Square. Bette Ruth will long be remembered for her kindness and always offering a helping hand to those residents at Lincoln Square. A special acknowledgement is extended to Dr. William Waltner, St. Joseph Hospital, St. Francis Extended Care, Visiting Nurse Personal Services and Hospice of Whatcom County for their care and attention to Bette Ruth's needs. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

JAMES, Calvin R. Sr., age 49, of Lummi, passed away Fri., Feb. 14, 2003 in Rochester, MN. He was born May 6, 1953 in Bellingham to Ernest and Cordelia (Lawrence) James. Calvin was a son, brother, uncle, father and grandfather. He was a lifetime resident of Lummi Nation. His occupations included log patrolman, fisherman, police officer, musician and a member of the Natural Resources Commission. Among many things he enjoyed doing was carving, playing music with his brothers, fishing, coaching baseball, horseback riding, and raising his many children. Calvin is also a direct descendant of Chief Henry and Mary Kwina. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents William & Adeline James; Peter & Madeline Lawrence; his step dad Darvine Lorenz Sr.; two brothers Robert and Ernest Jr.; and daughter Calrene. Survived by two sons, Calvin Jr. & Ernest James; eight daughters, Janelle Sturgeon; Luann; Caressa; Kailani; Misty; Betty; Rosie; & Callie James; three stepchildren, Charity; Hallie; & Angie Coop; ten grandchildren, Vincent, Richie, Calista, Casara, Teesha, Leonardo Jr., Alaysha, Jacob, Jeremiah & Patrick; one step grandchild Kaenam; five brothers, Michael Lawrence, Harlan, Jim, and David Sr. James; one stepbrother, Darvine Lorenz Jr.; two adopted brothers, Thomas Sternberg & Gary Lutzi; five sisters, Ernestine, Rosalynn, Besalynn, Madalynn James & Tamala Lorenz; one stepsister, Rachael Cooper; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. A prayer service will be held Tues., Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service will be held Wed., Feb. 19 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. Judith Humphreys-George and Mrs. Joanne Hall officiating. Both services are being held at the Wex liem Community Center, at Lummi. Burial will follow at the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Feb 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Cassandra Francine, age 13 passed away July 18, 1998 as a result of an auto accident. A life long resident of Bellingham, she was to be in the 8th grade at Vista Middle School in the fall. She graduated from the D.A.R.E. Program at Custer Elementary School, loved to sing, dance and listen to music, play basketball and spend time with her cousins. She is survived by her parents, Tina L. Peluso and Harlan James, Ferndale; brothers Anthony James, Patrick James, Harlan James, all of Lummi; sisters Jessica James and Tatsiana James, Lummi; grandmother Cordelia Lorenz, Lummi; grandparents Francesca and Edward Peluso, Ferndale; aunts Ernestine James, Rosalyn James, Besalyn James, Madalynn Stivers, all of Lummi, Beverly Tillman, Donna Feliciano, both of Bellingham; uncles Michael Lawrence, Calvin James, James M. James, David James Sr. of Lummi and Michael Feliciano of McCaw, Idaho; great aunts Isabelle McCluskey and husband Russell, Irene James and husband Armour, Mary Johnson and husband Vern; cousins Cristie James of Ferndale, Farrah Brady, Christina James and Cordelia James all of Lummi; numerous other relatives and cousin. A Prayer Service was held Mon. Funeral services will be held Tues, July 21, 10 a.m. at Lummi Wexliem. Burial will be at Lummi Cemetery, Lummi Shaker Services officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Dale Arthur - A vigil for Dale Arthur James of Ferndale will be at 7 tonight at Lummi Neighborhood Facility with the Rev. Frank Walsh and Vernon Lane officiating. A funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lummi Neighborhood Facility with the Rev. Dave Van Boven officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mr. James Died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1996. He was 40. Born May 6, 1955, to Velma and Joseph P. James in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. Mr. James was trained as a carver of coastal Salish Indian art by the late Morrie Alexander. His work is displayed locally and in Japan. He also was an accomplished silkscreen artist. He was preceded in death by his father and by brothers John J. James, Michael D. James and Joel M. James. Survivors include his wife, Denise James of the family home; daughters Johnee James and Denae James, both of the family home; Daphne Howard of Bellingham and Denise James of Calgary, Alberta; son Jamie James of the family home; his mother of Lummi; brothers Douglas D. James, Jewell James and Walter James, all of Lummi; sisters Staci James, Julia Bergerson, Sheri Jules, Joni Francis and Lisa James, all of Lummi; one grandchild; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Ernest A. Jr. - Prayer services for Ernest A. James Jr., 34, of 3516 N. Red River Road, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, with Frank Jefferson and Leota Bustello officiating. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the facility, also with Jefferson and Bustello officiating. Burial will be at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mr. James, a lifelong resident of Lummi Indian Reservation, died Thuesday (sic) as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident on the Lummi Indian Reservation. He was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Bellingham. Mr. James was a 1973 graduate of Marysville High School. His father, Ernest A. James Sr., died before him. Survivors include his mother, Codelia Lorenz of Ferndale; six brothers, Calvin James, Jim James and Quincy James of Lummi Indian Reservation, Harlen James of Bellingham, David James of Ferndale and Michael Lawrence of Everson; five sisters, Ernestine Schaffer, Rosalynn James and Bessalynn James, all of Bellingham, and Madalynn Stivers and Tamala Lorenz, both of Lummi Indian Reservation; a stepbrother Darvine Lorenz of Ferndale; a stepsister Rachel Lorenz of Nooksack; two uncles; five aunts; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Freda L. - A prayer service for Freda L. (Coss) James (Swe ni mie) of Lummi Reservation will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Ferndale Ward, 2550 Thornton Road. Both services will be conducted by the church. Mrs. James died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at her home. She was 77. Mrs. James was born May 22, 1923, to Frank and Ellen (Yakship) Coss in Deming. Mrs. James worked as a cook for the Lummi Senior Center for many years. She also started the first Native American Camp Fire Girls organization on Lummi Reservation. Mrs. James was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lummi Ward. She loved playing bingo, crocheting and working on various arts and crafts. Her first husband, Everett Brewer; second husband, Harold P. James; sons Frank, Patrick and Michael James; daughter Jenifer James; brother Frank "Buddy" Coss; and two other siblings died previously. Survivors include son Ernie Brewer of Bellingham; daughters Carol James of Bellingham and Virginia Plaster, Jeanette Brewer and Gayle Phair, all of Lummi Reservation; stepson Harold "Buster" James of Lummi Reservation; stepdaughters Rosemarie "Geri" Williams of Concrete, Elaine Grinnell of Sequim and Iris Felix and Theresa Bob, both of Lummi Reservation; 36 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, George - Requiem mass for George James, Marietta, a former Ferndale School Board chairman, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Mr. James, 78, died Wednesday (July 31, 1968). He was an area resident most of his life and a member of St. Joachim's Church. He is survived by the wife, Irene; two daughters, Mrs. Arlene Revery (sic) and Mrs. Virginia Williams, Marietta; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Oliver, Pacific Beach; two brothers, Wilbert of LaConner and Walter of Marietta, 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at the home. The Rev. Robert Stemper, S. J., will offer mass. Burial will be at the Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 1968) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Harold P.,66, of 3231 Balch Road, died Sunday (Jan. 31, 1982) in a Bellingham hospital. He was born May 12, 1915, on the Lummi Reservation. He is survived by his wife, Freda, four sons, eight daughters, a brother, a sister, 35 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Evening services will be at 7 pm today at Moles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Scott Road.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Jeannetta Marie, age 81, of Custer, passed away May 17, 2005, at Lynden Manor where she received gentle, loving care for the final six years of her life. Jeannetta was born December 3, 1923, to Herman and Cora (Walser) Herrin in Bellingham. At the age of three she moved with her family to a farm in Custer. She married Henry G. James on September 18, 1947, and together they proudly raised five children on the family dairy farm. Jeannetta was a devoted mother and wife who loved being outdoors, camping with family and friends, gardening, and welcoming her family into her home. Jeannetta was cherished by family and friends for her unconditional compassion and caring. Surviving Jeannetta are her children, Dale (Betty) James of Bellingham, Janice (Charles) Hudson of Lynden, Gordon (Pat) James of Custer, Karen (Clinton) Avery of Bellingham, and Steven (Anne) James of Lynden; 13 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Robert (Mildred) Herrin of Seaside, OR; sister, Alice (Dell) Gillihan of Arlington; and sisters-in-law, Florence Dorr of Bellingham and Alice James of Custer. Jeannetta was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, and her sister, Bonnie Creery. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.

JAMES, Jennie O., age 63, formerly a resident of this city, passed away in Lawndale, Calif., Monday, June 14, (1954). Mrs. James had made her home there for the past 18 months. She was a member of the Baptist Church and leaves to survive, one son, Howard James, of Lawndale; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita F. Marshall, of Kodiak, Alaska; three grandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hunt, of Putnam, Okla., Mrs. Ruby Clayton of Clinton, Okla., Mrs. Fern Williams of Shelton, Wash., and Mrs. Elva Harper of Thomas, Okla. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. E. Parrott, Monday, June 21, at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres.

JAMES, Jennifer, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold James, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 1961) in the family home on Beach Star Route following a brief illness. In addition to her parents, she is survived by eight sisters, five brothers, and her grandfather, Norbert James. The Rev. Thurman Fuller will officiate at 10 a.m. services Saturday in Moles' Monroe Funeral home, Ferndale. Burial in Lummi Cemetery will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Nov 1961) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, John Harlan, age 16 of Bellingham, life long resident of Whatcom County, died June 26, 1997, in Homer, AK, as a result of a head-on collision while vacationing in Homer. The accident also took the life of his mother Debra Guthrie; unborn twin sisters, and brother Erik Chambers, both of Homer, who died the same day; critically injuring his younger brother, Michael. He is survived by his father James Matthew James; brothers, Mathew Janes of Mummi, Michael Chambers of Homer, AK; sister Nicol James of Lummi; and grandmother Cordelia Lorenz of Lummi, three great aunts; one great uncle Armour James; numerous aunts uncles and cousins in Lummi. John was born October 23, 1980 in Bellingham to Jim and Debra (Guthrie) James. He enjoyed basketball, and tradition art; attended Lummi High School. John was buried with his mother in Ketchikan on July 4, 1997. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 17, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at the Lummi Shaker Church.

JAMES, John J., age 19, of Marietta passed away Saturday, May 5, (1973). He had been a resident of Lummi his entire life time. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church and is survived by his wife Karen; 1 daughter, Colleen, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe James of Marietta; 3 sisters, Sheri, Joni, and Lisa of Marietta; 6 brothers, Joel, Dale, Walter, and Michael of Marietta, Douglas of Bellingham, Jewell of Seattle; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter James of Lummi, numerous other relatives. Christian prayer services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home Monday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be offered by Rev. Father Peter Duggan, Tuesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Joseph, 54, 4305 Lummi Shore Road, died Monday (April 19, 1982) in a Bellingham hospital. He was a lifetime resident of the Lummi Reservation and was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Velma, six sons, five daughters, two brothers, two sisters and his mother. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Apr 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Kevin Eric, age 28 of Bellingham, Whatcom County resident for 16 years, died September 11, 1997. He is survived by his mother and step-father Louise McLean and Roger Powless of Lummi; father and step-mother Mark and Jean James of Tulalip; brother Kurtis James of Seattle; sisters, Margie James of Tulalip, Marcie Lozeau of Puyallup, Kim Powless of Bellingham, Heidi Powless of Bellingham; "his other brother" Curtis Powless of Burlington; grandmother Nora "Tiny" McLean of Lummi; numerous aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Mr. James was born September 7, 1969 in Everett, WA, a member of the Tulalip Tribe. He loved motor sports, the El Camino, science fiction, collecting comic books, and bowling. He was a certified auto mechanic with Job Corps, attended Bellingham High School and received his AA degree from Whatcom Community College. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 12:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale with Mr. Vernon Lane officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ferndale.

JAMES, Landelin W., 66, beloved husband and father died at his home on the Swinomish Reservation in LaConner Tuesday, June 3, 1997. He was born in Mt. Vernon June 22, 1930, the son of Wilbert Henry and Clara Wilbur James. He was educated in the LaConner schools, graduating from the LaConner High School with the class of 1948. He then entered Washington State University where he graduated in 1953 with a degree in Physical Education. He then entered the United States Army and served in the Signal Corp as First Lieutenant until being discharged in 1955. He played basketball in the LaConner High School and Elementary school for 5 years, was an all star for 2 years. While in college he was awarded an appointment to West Point. In his schooling he was a 4 year letterman in football, a 4 year letterman in baseball and a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He taught and was a coach in Mead College at Wilbur, Washington from 1956 to 1969 and was athletic director in LaConner and educator from 1969 to 1985 in football, basketball coach and baseball coach. He was a Northwest Indian College educator and basketball coach. He was Swinomish Tribal Chairman from 1976 to 1978. He was named the Indian Educator for the year of 1986 and was Washington's State Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 1995. He had been a treaty commercial fisherman. Survivors are: Wife, Doreen, 2 daughters, Darlene Jo Ellamar of Hawaii, and Donnell A. James of Anacortes, 5 sons, David Scott Rhodes of Skagit County, Wilbert Daniel James, M.D. of Edmonds, Loran Claire James of Swinomish, Robert Joseph James also of Swinomish and William Joe Wilson of Anacortes, an aunt Josephine Oliver of Aberdeen, 10 grandchildren, 3 nephews, Charles Michael James of Seattle, Leonard Farron James, and Mark Ellery all of Tulalip. His father Wilbert Henry James, his mother Clara Anne James, 1 brother Charles Joseph James and a sister Arlatha James have preceded him in death. Rosary will be held at the family home 1759 Pioneer Way on the Swinomish Reservation at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, 1997 with services on Saturday, June 7, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at Landy James Activity Court at the LaConner High School with concluding services to follow at Swinomish Cemetery under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.

JAMES, Luetta Burell of Bellingham died at home Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997. She was 78. Service arrangements are pending. Though born Nov. 11, 1918, in Des Moines, Iowa, she lived the rest of her life in Bellingham, where she worked for The Boeing Co. and as a waitress in Bellingham. She participated in adult health programs and enjoyed ceramics. Survivors include daughter Patricia Raffo of Bellingham, granddaughter Juanita Perez and a great-grandson. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

JAMES, Maria Lorraine, age 55, of Ferndale, passed away Sunday November 12, (2006) at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born July 13, 1951 to Peter Syndey Rosario Sr. and Rita Iona Balch-Lewis. Maria was a Lummi tribal member and also Tsimshian Alaskan and Jamestown Sklallum. She attended school at Assumption Catholic School, Meridian Middle School and Bellingham High School (Class of 1969). After graduation, Maria attended Bellingham Technical College where she studied culinary arts. Maria blessed many with her wonderful cooking especially providing for her family as a homemaker for the remainder of her life. She loved caring for others, sewing, spending time at the beach, and working on cars. Maria is survived by her sons; Doug James Jr., Simon James, and Peter James, her daughters; Misty Julius, Eugena Tarter, and Jacqueline Jim, her brothers; Phillip George, James G. Rosario, and Darryl L. Rosario, her sisters Patricia ("Al") Rosario, Mary Beth Galicia, and Terri ("Grasshopper") Rosario; 23 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was pre-deceased by her brothers; Jerry Lewis, Peter Rosario Jr., and Charles Rosario; niece Valerie Renee James; and nephew Jewell Nathaniel James; and auntie Julia Hopkins. A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Building. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. also at Wexliem with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.

JAMES, Merne Nelson, of Ferndale, WA died at home on Jan. 24, 2005. She was born on Nov. 7, 1924 to Grace and Walter L. Nelson, of Grand Forks, ND. In May 1997 she was married to Lewis C. James of Surrey, B.C. The couple settled in Ferndale in 1998. In the past few years they both battled serious illness, and her husband died in January, 2004. Mrs. James was a gifted teacher of music and children. One accomplishment during her 32 years of teaching in Dallas was the development of an award-winning chorus of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. In 1979 she was the recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award. She was a soprano soloist in church choirs and directed both adult and children's choirs. She was an enthusiastic and energetic member of PEO an educational organization for women, for nearly 60 years. In Ferndale she was a member of the United Church. She is survived by her step-mother, Mavis J. Nelson, of N. Mankato, MN; a nephew LCDR Patrick Nelson, US Coast Guard of Washington, DC; a niece Connie Yates of Idaho Falls, ID and several great nieces and nephews. Also surviving the couple are Dan and Pat James of Blaine, Brian James and Nancy of Surrey, Gary James and Rita of Vancouver Island and six grandchildren.
(Extracted by Robert Witherspoon)

JAMES, Michael Dean, 32, of 3275 Balch Road died Thursday, May 12, 1994 of complications related to his many bouts of pneumonia. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m. today at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility with David Redfox conducting. A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joachim Catholic Church with the Rev. Brian McGovern officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Born Nov. 10, 1961, in Bellingham to Joseph Peter and Velma Jefferson James, he was a lifetime resident of Lummi Indian Reservation. He was preceded in death by grandparents Walter James in 1979 and Catherine James in 1993; his father in 1982; and a brother John James in 1973. Survivors include his mother; sisters Staci James, Bunny Bergerson, Sheri Jewels, Joni K. Francis and Lisa M. James; brothers Joel M. James, Douglas D. James, Jewell P. W. James, Dale A. James and Walter D. James; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. All of his immediate family lives on the Lummi Reservation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 May 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Robert E. - Services for Robert E. James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest James, of Marietta, who died in a local hospital Friday (Aug. 15, 1952), will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Donald Conger as celebrant. Burial will be in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery under direction of the Monroe Funeral Home at Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Aug 1952) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Roger N., 6, son of Mrs. Stella James of Marietta, died Wednesday (April 1, 1964) in a Bellingham hospital. Other survivors are five brothers, Warren, Reynold, David, Bruce, Raymond, all of Marietta; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Paul of LaConner and Mary James of Marietta; grandparents Norbert James and Mrs. Helen Jefferson. Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale and Mass of the Angels will be offered by Rev. Kevin Coyle at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 1964) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Roy E. - Funeral services for Roy E. James, 56, Oak Harbor, were held Wednesday at the chapel of Bartleson Funeral Home. Burial followed at Hawthorne Lawn Cemetery [Note: burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Whatcom Co.]. Mr. James, born in Plevena (sic), Mont., March 23, 1917 died suddenly Sept. 2 at Everett General Hospital. He lived in the Sumas area until high school graduation. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the Navy after 22 years of service. He is survived by his wife Marge; a daughter Mrs. Velma Genie Kremer, Mount Vernon; two sons Bert W. James and William B. Hamilton, both of Oak Harbor; one sister Mrs. Gladys Howe, 1501 D St., Bellingham; and one granddaughter.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Sep 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Sadie, aged 57 years, a resident of Route 1, Custer, passed away at a Bellingham hospital, Thursday, August 3, (1944). She is survived by her husband, C. Walter James; two sons, Henry G., with the Seabees and Percy L. of Custer; one daughter, Mrs. Florence Smith, Mount Vernon; five brothers, John and Nick Meyer, Lynden, James and Ed Meyer, Mount Vernon and William Meyer, Orcas Island; one sister, Mrs. Dora Heller, of Oak Harbor. The body rests at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale where services will be held Monday, August 7, at 1 p.m., Rev. Gust Anderson officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

JAMES, Sarah - Vigil services for Sarah James, 90, of 3550 N. Red River Road, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Funeral services will be held there at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. She died Monday (Nov. 22, 1982). She was born Jan. 9, 1892, on the Lummi Reservation. She attended school at Tulalip. She raised 13 of her own children and five stepchildren. She was best known for being the cook in charge of the kitchen at the old Lummi gym, where she prepared meals for hundreds of people following funerals and other ceremonies. She is survived by four sons, a daughter, two nieces, numerous grant, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren, and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Nov 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, Susan Elizabeth - A memorial service for Susan Elizabeth James of Blaine will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Blaine United Church of Christ with the Revs. Ann Pearson Wahlers and Don Walter officiating. Ms. James died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997. She was 47. Born March 22, 1950, to Arthur and Jean James in Bellingham, she attended schools in Blaine. Mr. James lived in Alaska for 15 years. she worked for the City of Barrow for three years. Her hobbies included restoring antique cars. Survivors include her parents, brother David James of Santa Barbara, Calif., close friend Al Johnson and several other relatives.

JAMES, Velma Katherine, a life-time resident of Lummi, WA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2004, in Seattle, WA. She was 75, born January 1, 1929, in Bellingham, to Florence (Wood) and Simon Jefferson. Velma married Joseph James in 1947. She loved caring for children (everyone's children), making Easter baskets and Christmas wreaths, and shopping for grandchildren. Velma was a pioneer of Lummi Fireworks, beginning the business by setting up a table in front of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. She owned a second-hand store in Old Town in Bellingham. She was a proud member of Lummi Tribe and St. Joachim's. She was always working on some type of enterprise and was an avid bargain hunter. Velma was a very intelligent woman and left a legacy of grandchildren and great grandchildren, too numerous to list. Survivors include her sister, Verna Linse; her children, daughters Staci James, Julia Bergerson; sons Doug James and Jewell James, daughter Sheri James, son Walter James, daughters Joni and husband Robert Francis, and Lisa James; 130 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Velma was predeceased by her husband, Joseph James, sons: Joel James, John James, Dale James, and Michael James. A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, at Wexliem Community Center; a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 24th, at Wexliem with burial to follow at the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Nov 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, William, aged 50 years, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, October 30, (1941) following a brief illness. Mr. James had been a resident of the Lummi reservation his entire lifetime and leaves to survive, his widow, Sarah; one daughter Mrs. Rita Leschi, and three sons, Haskell, Ernest and Joseph. Funeral services will be held at St. Joachim's Catholic Church on the Lummi reservation, Monday, November 3, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Father William J. O'Brien officiating. Burial will be made in the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Nov 1941) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, William A. "Bill" Tsi' Li' Xw, hereditary chief of the Lummi people, was a teacher of culture, language and art who passed on teachings until his last breath. Sharp in his mind until his passing June 1 at age 75 from a hereditary liver disease, Chief James was stood up as hereditary chief of the Lummi People in 2010, a role for which he was selected and groomed by the heads of Lummi families as a young man. He grew into a formidable spokesman for his people on the front lines of some of the most important fights of a generation, including a successful campaign in 2016 with tribes and their allies to block construction of the largest coal port in North America at Cherry Point.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jun 2020) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMES, William H. - Rosary for William H. James, 44 Marietta, will be prayed at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale and Requiem Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joachim's Church, Marietta. Mr. James died Sunday (March 12, 1967) in a Seattle hospital. Surviving are two brothers, Ernest of Marietta and Armour of Ferndale, and many other relatives. The Rev. John O'Sullivan will celebrate the Mass, which will be followed by burial in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 1967) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMESON, Cyrus, 53, 4238 Lummi Shore Drive, died Saturday (Oct 5, 1985). Born Feb. 13 1932, in Bellingham, Mr. Jameson was a lifelong resident of the Lummi Reservation, where he was active in tribal government affairs. He was a fisherman, and a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Survivors include five sisters; a brother; and aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins. Vigil prayer services will be at 7 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home, with Vernon Lane Sr. officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am Wednesday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jack Buckalew officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMESON, Daniel Joseph, age 51 of Ferndale passed away Friday, August 29, (1975). [He is] survived by 1 brother, Vincent of Bellingham; 2 sisters Marian Dailing and Regina Doney, both of Bellingham; numerous other relatives. Funeral Services were held Saturday 10 a.m. Moles Funeral Chapel, followed by burial in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMESON, Frank, age 36 of 1505 C Street passed away Friday, July 26, (1957) in a drowning accident. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Sarathine Jameson of Seattle, 2 brothers Daniel and Vincent, both of Marietta, 2 sisters, Mrs. Marion Daling and Miss Virginia Jameson, both of Seattle. Rosary will be recited Monday at 8 p.m. at the home near Portage. Holy Mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin Tuesday, July 30 at 9 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment will be made in Lummi Cemetery, under direction of Monroe Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jul 1957) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMESON, Irene L., age 69, of 1111 12th St., passed away Sun., Oct. 13, 1985. A member of the Lummi Tribe, she had been a resident of South Bellingham for most of her life; was a retired LPN and is survived by her brother William F. Toby of Lummi Reservation; nieces and nephews, Juanita Jefferson, Willafred Cooper, Tony Toby all of Lummi, Marlene Corcoran of Milton, William G. Toby of Sacramento, Calif and Gale Toby of Renton; great-aunt of 25 children; great-great-aunt of 17 children. Recitation of the Rosary by members of the Lummi Tribe, Wed. Oct. 16, 7 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thurs., Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joachim Catholic Church with Rev. Jack Buckalew officiating. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Oct 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMESON, John "Jim," age 65 of 1111 12th St., passed away Sat. July 28, 1979. Mr. Jameson was an 8 year resident of this community and was a retired serviceman in the U.S. Army and Navy. He is survived by his wife Irene I., 1 sister Mrs. Margaret Downing Harriman, Alameda, Calif., numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great-nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Wed. Aug. 1, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home, Father Philip Bloom officiating. Burial at Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMESON, John J., age 75 of Ferndale, Washington passed away at his home, Friday, April 24, 2009. He was born March 26, 1934 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Dr. Robert E. and Lucille A. (Howarth) Jameson. After four years in the United States Air Force, John earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Education degree from the University of Washington. He retired in 1992 from public school education in Seattle and Ferndale. John served as a teacher and administrator for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife Karen of 53 years, his daughter Jill Jameson and her husband Terry Bigford of Bellingham, his son Jeffery Jameson and his wife Jeanie of Sammamish and their daughters, Kyla and Michelle. John was active in community theatre for 25 years. Most of his theatre work was at the Bellingham Theatre Guild where he acted in many productions and directed others. John served on the Bellingham Theatre Guild Board as Trustee, Vice-President and President. He loved the association with the Guild and the close friendships he made there. John also directed plays at Blaine, the Lynden Performing Arts Guild and worked on the mystery dinner theatre at Pioneer Park in Ferndale. "Some of the most fun I ever had was doing plays with the casts and crews in each of those venues - especially with my good friend, Roy Bentley." John's other strong interests were reading, playing bridge on-line with several friends from around the world. He also enjoyed breakfasts at Denny's on Sundays and the Cedar' s with his Spit and Whittle Group on Thursdays. Many thanks go to the medical community of Whatcom County and to our wonderful neighbors and friends who helped during his illness. He was blessed to have Whatcom Hospice during his last days. John believed that honoring those who pass away should be a personal, not public, ritual. Therefore, a private celebration of his life will be held. Arrangements under the care of Valley Funeral & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMESON, Percy, 78, of Toppenish, Washington passed away on Monday, October 23, 2006. A Prayer Service will be held Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Building. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 27, at 10 a.m. at Wexliem.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JAMESON, Seraphine, age 70 of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, September 1, (1965). She was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Rosary services Friday at 8 p.m. Requiem mass Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Sep 1965) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JANES, Charles H. - Visitation for Charles "Chuck" H. Janes of Sumas will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Sumas Advent Christian Church followed by a funeral at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Osborn officiating. Burial will follow in Sumas Cemetery. Mr. Janes died Tuesday, July 1, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 78. Born June 16, 1919, to Earl and Anna Hoof Janes in Bismarck, N.D., he was raised in Grandview and graduated from high school there in 1937. He married Evelyn Lyons on April 28, 1942, in Sunnyside. Mr. Janes operated a vineyard and was a biology technician at the Agricultural Research Center in Prosser until retiring in 1981. He moved to Sumas in 1993. A member of Grace Brethren Church in Grandview, he attended Sumas Advent Christian Church and Hopewell Grange. He enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife of Sumas, sons Leo Janes of Starbuck and Douglas Janes of Lynnwood, daughter Kalyn Kelsey of Sedro-Woolley, sister Mabel Stainke of Salem, Ore., seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

JANETSKI, Raymond V., 73, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus after a long illness. At his request, there will be no services. The body will be cremated. Mr. Janetski, of 1712 East Maplewood Ave., was born Nov. 24, 1917, in Great Falls, Mont. He went to high school in Montana, and worked for the railroad in Montana before moving to Whatcom County. He married Lucile Flockenhagen of Bellingham in November 1973. A Bellingham resident for more than 40 years, Mr. Janetski worked for Burlington Northern Railroad until he retired in 1973. He was a former member of B.P.O.E. No. 194, Bellingham, and enjoyed swimming, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Lucile Janetski, of the family home; his stepson, Larry Raethke of Bellingham; his stepdaughter, Nannette Reid of Bellingham; his son, Barry Janetski, and daughter, Penny Koontz, both of Montana; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JANITSCHECK, Stanley - Visitation for Stanley Janitscheck of Bellingham will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Enterprise Cemetery, with the Rev. Tom Randall officiating. Mr. Janitscheck died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was 84. Born Aug. 18, 1916, in Ferndale to Anton and Verney (Gaydeski) Janitscheck, he was the youngest of eight children and a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Janitscheck attended Ferndale schools and began a lifetime career of logging in his teen years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the battleship USS Mississippi in the South Pacific. He married Virginia Jensen on Aug. 24, 1946, in King County. Mr. Janitscheck enjoyed farming, gardening, reading Western books and music. He and his wife enjoyed traveling by recreational vehicle and visited the southwestern United States for sightseeing, gambling and collecting rocks. He loved beautiful flowers and wildlife. He is survived by his wife, of Bellingham son Gerald Janitscheck of Kotzebue, Alaska daughters Geraldine Brown of Belfair, Kathy Snell of Scotland, Sandi Schoenherr of Knoxville, Tenn., Candi Gerard of Ferndale and Terri Horner of Irrigon, Ore. 17 grandchildren numerous great-grandchildren and other family members. Arrangements are with Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JANITSCHECK, Virginia May, age 78, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2002, at The Highgate Cottage in Bellingham. She was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Elba, Nebraska to Jens & Eithal Jensen and had been a 64 year resident of Whatcom County. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Stan Janitscheck; her sister, Twyla Hobart and stepson, Gerald Janitscheck. Virginia loved her family, RV sightseeing trips, beach combing and feeding her backyard squirrels. She was a gifted seamstress and chalk artist and sold Avon for 20 years. Survived by her three daughters, Sandi Schoenherr of Knoxville, TN, Candi Gerard of Ferndale and Terri Horner of Irrigon, OR; five grandchildren, Darin Lidbeck of Maryland, Kincade Gerard of Custer, Travis Gerard of Texas, Tosha and Tucker Amos of Oregon. Also survived by her step-daughter(s), Geraldine Brown and Kathy Snell, grandchildren, Chuck, Bob, Ed and Rick Janitscheck and numerous great-grandchildren. A private family viewing will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2002, at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Dr., Ferndale, with pastors from the Good Shepherd Community Church officiating. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery - Crematorium.

JANSEN, Cecil John, age 81, of Ferndale passed away on August 3, 2003. He was born on December 15, 1921 in Alderson, Alberta, Canada to Gerbert J. and Corneila (Vander Berg) Jansen. Cecil was a resident of Whatcom County for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and later retired from Intalco in 1986. Cecil was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church, Lynden, WA. He was preceded in death by his sister Wilkie Huisman. Cecil is survived by his wife Joy, whom he married on October 29, 1943 two sons Richard "Dick" and wife Sonja Jansen of Lynden, and Donald "Don" and wife Janna Jansen of Bellingham four grandchildren Darrell, Stephanie, Jamie, and Julie Jansen three brothers Frank, Gerbert Jr., and Paul Jansen two sisters Dena Van Diest and Gertrude "Toots" Jansen and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with a memorial service following at 2:30 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church, 1010 W. Front St., Lynden, WA. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JANSEN, Eleanor M. - Visitation for long-time Whatcom county weaver Eleanor M. Jansen will be until 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday in Gillies Funeral Home, 202 Front St., Lynden. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Lynden United Methodist Church, 500 N. 14th St., Lynden. The Rev. Joyce O'Connor will officiate. Private burial will be in Ten Mile Cemetery. Mrs. Jansen, 70, of 1380 Willey's Lake Road, Ferndale, died Saturday, March 28, 1992, at her home. A life-long Whatcom County resident, she was born Aug. 17, 1921, in the Ten Mile area to Carl and Irene Muenscher. She graduated from Lynden High School in 1939. She married Henry Jansen on Aug. 17, 1940, in Lynden. He survives her at the family home. Mrs. Jansen was a member of Gourmet Weavers Guild and the Peace Arch Spinners and Weavers Guild. She was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a former president of the United Methodist Women's Society. She was a former president of P.E.O. Chapter EA of Lynden and served on the board of directors of Lynden Christian Rest Home. Her life was woven with commitment to family, church and friends, and her love of weaving, gardening and flowers. Arrangement are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JANSEN, Harley D. - A prayer service for Harley David Jensen (sic) of Ferndale will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Lummi Community Center. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lummi Community Center with burial in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mr. Jansen died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997, in Auburn. He was 19. Born May 6, 1977, in Auburn, he lived in Whatcom County since 1980. A member of Races United, Lummi Nation's Teen Court and Ferndale High School mediation group, he enjoyed art, electronics, computers and music; Mr. Jansen worked for Art Lane Construction, was a casino trainee and teacher assistant for Seaquest. Survivors include his father, Errol C. Jansen Sr., of Bellingham; his mother, Sandra Ross, of Auburn; brothers James M. Ross and Errol Jansen Jr., both of Bellingham, and Mark M. Jansen, Rodney E. Jansen and Myron E. Jansen; and sister Shalaura A. Jansen of Auburn. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

JANSEN, Henry "Hank", age 84, patriarch of the Lynden family of companies, died at his farm near Lynden on Sunday, September 29, (2002). Hank Jansen's life story is truly the realization of the "American Dream." Hank was born in Litchville, North Dakota in 1918 to Gerrit and Johanna Jansen, immigrants from Holland, who in 1927 moved their family to Lynden. As one of 12 children, Hank grew up during the Depression and had only an eighth grade education, his innate intelligence and a deeply instilled work ethic to carry him into adulthood. He parlayed those assets into a business that today is a successful multi-mode transportation and logistics enterprise known as Lynden, Inc. and its affiliate companies. Hank truly loved the business and had a deep connection with the "old crowd" drivers and others that helped him get started. Long after he supposedly "retired" he continued to keep that connection alive by spending several days a week at his LTI, Inc. office. His love of the local Whatcom County community, his business and his farm are what most say got him up and kept him going every day. He also had a 30 year passion for Barbershop music and sang with The Mount Baker Toppers and the Fiji Four. Hank believed in giving back to his community and worked as a volunteer fireman with the Lynden Fire Department for thirty-seven years. He worked tirelessly, giving his time, service and money to other local organizations and charities, too numerous to list. Some organizations closest to his heart involved those devoted to youth. He proudly held board positions with various Whatcom County organizations including the St. Lukes Hospital Foundation and has been recognized numerous times with awards for his community contributions. Last year on Hank's 83rd birthday, Whatcom County and the City of Lynden designated August 7, Henry "Hank" Jansen Day. Hank married Eleanor Muenscher in Lynden on August 17, 1940. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1990. Eleanor preceded him in 1992. He was also preceded by brothers Skip, Evert, Jack and Gary and sister Joann Zeman. Hank and Eleanor's legacy of philanthropy will live on through the Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation. A number of organizations, including the Christian Health Care Center and Western Washington University have benefited from the Foundation's gifts. A memorial funeral service will be held in the Henry Jansen Agricultural Center on the Northwest Washington Fair Grounds in Lynden on Wednesday, October 2, at 3:00 p.m. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JANSEN, Jayda Jay, age 4 mo., of 559 Kelly Rd., passed away Monday Jan. 22, 1979. She is survived by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Rick J. Jansen and sister at home, grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Jansen, City, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Westby, City, Arnie Crabtree, Lynden, great grandmother, Mrs. Dolly Hanowell, Everson, great grandfather, Norman Giffin, City. Service Thursday Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JANSEN, Kay Carolyn - A funeral for Kay Carolyn Montgomery Jansen of Ferndale will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Pastor Marvin Knutzen officiating. She was 46. Private burial will be in Ten Mile Cemetery. Mrs. Jansen died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1996, at the University of Washington Hospital in Seattle after a yearlong bout with cancer. Born June 10, 1949, to James D. and Kathryn Montgomery in Bellingham, she graduated from Meridian High School and Bellingham Beauty School.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jan 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JANSEN, Vivian, 72, of 3108 Vallett St., passed away Monday, May 30, 1991 in Seattle. Born Sept. 15, 1918 in Bellingham, Mrs. Jansen was a lifetime resident; member of the First Congregation Church and is survived by husband Gary; 2 daughters, Linda & husband John Smoot of Everett, WA; Gayle & husband David Tangerman of Olympia; 2 grandchildren, Jim Arnold and Andy Tangerman; sister Ruie Marie Dunnigan of Bellingham. Family graveside service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park with Memorial Service Tues. June 4, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church with Donel G. McClellan, Pastor officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JANTSCH, Geraldine Ruse, age 73, of 444 S. State St., Bellingham, WA, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1997. She had been a four year resident of Whatcom County, having come from California who enjoyed the outdoors, camping and family life. Beach walking and traveling were also important to Geraldine. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband Robert of the family home; son, Jeffrey Jantsch of Bellingham; daughters, Karan Jantsch Anderson of Melbourne, Australia, Kathryn Jantsch Gardner of Melbourne, Australia, Julie Jantsch Manson of Ojai, California, 13 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. A memorial mass will be recited Sat. Nov. 8, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, Father Jay DeFalco celebrant. Arrangements by Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

JAQUISH, Theron O. - Memorial service for Theron O. "Jake" Jaquish, age 70, of 4000 Flynn St., will be Tues. May 26, (1987) 2 p.m. at Garden Street Methodist Church with Rev. William Berney officiating. Private family committal, Fri. May 22. A Bellingham resident since 1963, he was a U. S. Army WWII veteran, received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, American Theater Service Medal; Lapel Button issued ASR Score (2 Sep. 45)92; Two (2 overseas service bars); member Garden Street Methodist Church, serving on the church board, superintendent of Sunday School; Sunday School Teacher; contributing many hours of volunteer work to Mountain Rescue, Red Cross Board, Crisis Clinic, AA Board & Counseling, MADD, RSVP, Home Security and served as Volunteer Fireman, town of Beliot. He is survived by his wife, Inis; daughter, Fern VanHorn of City; 3 sons, Rod Jaquish of City, Lannie & wife Robin Jaquish of Kent, Jeff & Linda Jaquish of City; 9 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Freda Divine & Edith Grove, both of Beloit, Wisconsin. Jones Funeral Home.

JARBOE, Michael Evan, 60, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away suddenly Sunday, Dec 4, 2005. Mike's lifelong love of knowledge, teaching and art transcended many boundaries and disciplines. He was a public educator, photographer, and woodworker, always willing to share his joy and passion with those around him, whether old friends or new acquaintances. He was a true Renaissance man. He was born in Subiaco, Western Australia, on March 5, 1945, and always considered himself an Aussie at heart. His career in Public Education spanned 31 years. Upon retirement in 1998, he returned to his love of photography and a successful and fulfilling second career. Mike touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Barbara, daughter Kirsten, mother Grace, sister Diana, sister-in-law Amy, brother-in-law Tom and his wife Mary, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and special family friends Camron and Jodi. There will be a memorial celebration from 2-4 p.m., Tuesday December 13, 2005 at Hillcrest Lodge, Mount Vernon, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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JARVIS, Emma C. - At the age of 86 years Mrs. Emma Catherine Jarvis, mother of Mrs. Clifford H. Barlow with whom she made her home at 1200 High street, passed away Thursday morning in a local hospital, following a weeks' illness. A resident of Bellingham for many years, Mrs. Jarvis came to Whatcom county in 1888. Her husband, John Riley Jarvis, well-known merchant on the South Side during their earlier residence here, passed away seventeen years ago. She was born in Apple Grove, Ohio. Mrs. Jarvis was one of the early members of St. James Presbyterian church, long active in its work, and was a member of the Olivet circle. Surviving besides Mrs. Barlow are one son, Frank H. Jarvis, of this city; two grandchildren Catherine and Francis Jarvis; two great grandchildren; and three nieces, Mrs. Leslie Aplin, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. John Edward Reed and Mrs. Maude McGreal, both of Los Angeles. Funeral services have been arranged for 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home, Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Entombment will take place in Bay View Abbey.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 4, 1946)

JARVIS, Joseph F., 83, of Bellingham, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Health Care in Bellingham after an extended illness. Mr. Jarvis was born at Sterling, WA Oct. 22, 1913 to Hanora and Fred Jarvis. He was educated at Sterling Grade School and continued his education at Sedro-Woolley. In November, 1938 he married Geneva Crisp in Bellingham. She preceded him in death in 1982. Mr. Jarvis retired after 33 years from Georgia-Pacific. He was past-president of Bellingham Aerie #31, Fraternal Order of Eagles; a past governor and member of Moose Lodge #493 and served 13 years at Agate Bay Fire Department. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward, of Big Lake, WA; sisters, Charlotte Johnson of Bellingham, Marguerite Johnson of Arlington. Survived by his sister Mildred Rowe of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews, a brother-in-law, Clyde Johnson of Bellingham and good friend Dan McGlothern of Agate Bay. Graveside services will be held Friday, Feb. 21, 1997, 2:00 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Jim Lee, M.M. of Assumption Church officiating. A gathering of friends and family will follow in the annex of Greenacres Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thurs. from Noon until 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JEFFERS, Esther Joy, 84, of Bellingham, died Sunday (June 10, 1990) at Needham's Nursing Home, where she had lived for about three years. Services were Tuesday at United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Rarden officiating. Burial was at Ten Mile Cemetery. She was born Oct. 16, 1905, at her parents' home in Ferndale, the seventh child of Henry and Laura Pyeatt. Esther Pyeatt grew up in rural Whatcom County and attended school in Lynden. She married Orva Ray Jeffers on April 21, 1928 in Bellingham. The couple lived on their 40-acre farm in the county most of their married life. In the early 1970s, they sold the farm and moved to Lynden. Mr. Jeffers died in 1976. Mrs. Jeffers then moved to Sehome Plaza retirement center in Bellingham. A homemaker, she was a member of United Methodist Church of Lynden, the church's Ladies Circle, and also was a supporter of the Indian Mission at Marietta for many years. Survivors include sons Jerry Jeffers of Bellingham and Don Jeffers of Lynden; five grandchildren; a brother, Paul Pyeatt of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jun 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERS, Orva Ray, age 78 of 1010 Edson St, Lynden, passed away Thursday, June 3, (1976). A 66 year resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Jeffers was a retired bridge foreman for Whatcom County Road District No. 2. He was married to Esther Pyeatt, April 21 1928 in Bellingham. Besides his wife Esther, he is survived by 2 sons Jerry in Bellingham and Don in Lynden; a sister Mrs. Pearl Able of Bellingham and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 7 in the Chapel of the Gillies funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in the Ten Mile Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Anthony, age 84, of Lummi Nation, passed away October 2, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born July 23, 1923 to Edward and Julia (George) Jefferson, Anthony was a lifetime fisherman and woodcutter who loved his community. Anthony served from April 1943 to November 1945 in the U.S. Army. He was placed in the 299th Combat Engineer Battalion and was wounded in action during the WWII invasion of Normandy, later receiving the Purple Heart. In addition to Normandy, his service included campaigns in Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was one of the most decorated Veterans from Lummi Nation. Anthony loved his family and is survived by his son Anthony Jefferson Jr. and his wife Marian, daughter Julie Ann Jefferson and significant other Brandon Richardson, daughter Lorna Phair and husband Robert, sister Dorothy Morris, grandchildren Dennis, Tawnee, Christine, Serena, Hazel, Gordon III, BreAuna, Kaneem, Anthony III, and Dharian, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Julia, brother Ernest Jefferson Sr., and sisters Hazel, Ethel, Ann, and Leona. A Prayer Service will be held October 4, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Building with a Funeral Mass to follow on October 5, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. also at Wexliem. Burial will follow at Lummi Nation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Brenda "Breeze" of Lummi passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2005. She was 47 years old. Brenda was born on July 20, 1957 in Bellingham, to Ernest Sr. and Evelyn Jefferson. She was a lifelong resident and member of the Lummi Nation and was always very active in the life of the Lummi community. Brenda was known for her cooking and loved to harvest shellfish and fish for salmon. She was a hard worker, who owned her own business, "It's a Breeze Catering" for many years. Brenda was a devoted mother, whose family was very important to her. She had a strong belief in the Lord all of her life. Brenda's adventurous spirit shone through when she went off to the "big city" as a single parent to earn her college degree. She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn and her brother Jeff. Brenda is survived by her children, Felecia, Carrie Ann, and Michael; father Ernest; brothers and sisters Ernestine, Josie, Alex, Merle, Ernest and Elaine; four grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2005 at 7 p.m. in the Wexliem Community Center. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Wexliem, with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery. Ferndale Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Daniel Joseph - A Rosary for Daniel Joseph Jefferson of Bellingham will be said at 7 p.m. today at Wex li em, Lummi Community Center. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wex li em, with the Rev. Bryan Hersey officiating. Daiel died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998 of injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was 17. He was born Aug. 9 1981 to Michael Julius and Lenore Jefferson. He worked as a crabber, fisher, hunter and clam digger and enjoyed the music of Tupac Shakur, pulling canoe, playing basketball and singing. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents Vela and Haines Julius and Grandfathers Douglas Jefferson and Frank Lawrence Sr. Survivors include his mother; adopted father Peter Lawrence; brothers Douglas Jones Jr. and Jay Julius; sisters Kateri Hillaire, Priscilla Hillaire and Valerie Jones; grandparents Lillian and Francis Kinley, Rose Lawrence and Lane Warbus; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Sep 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Douglas Paul - A funeral for Douglas Paul Jefferson of Deming will be at 10 a.m. today at Lummi Neighborhood Facility with the Rev. Frank Walsh officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mr. Jefferson died Saturday, Feb. 3, 1996. He was 66. Born Oct. 16, 1929, to David Jefferson Sr. and Isabelle Jefferson Barr on the Lummi Indian Reservation, he was a commercial fisher, fishing from Alaska to Oregon. He also worked in construction in Sudden Valley and on the Baker Dam. He enjoyed camping, hunting and boxing and was a canoe puller on the Lone Wolf and War Chief. He was preceded in death by brother David Jefferson Jr., sister Evelyn Jefferson and son Douglas Jefferson Jr. Survivors include his wife, Lane Warbus Jefferson; daughters Virginia Kinley, Isabelle Jefferson, Lenore Jefferson, Alice Jefferson, Joi Jefferson, Paula Jefferson, Kelli Hillaire and Miranda Jefferson, all of Whatcom County; sons Jeffery Jefferson, Michael Plaster, Jamie Plaster, Royrey Jefferson and Felix Jefferson, all of Whatcom County; brothers James Jefferson Sr., Thomas Jefferson, Michael Jefferson and Gabe Jefferson Sr., all of Whatcom County; 28 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Douglas Paul Jr., 4-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jefferson, Beach Star Route, died in a Bellingham hospital Tuesday. Besides the parents he is survived by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Jefferson and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Solomon, all of Beach Star Route. Rosary will be recited at the family home at 8:15 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Joseph Dakin will say holy mass at 9 am Friday in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Monroe Mortuary.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Sep 1957) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Edward, age 87, of 4085 Lummi Shore Rd., passed away Mon., Oct. 23, 1978. Mr. Jefferson was a life time resident of the Lummi Reservation, a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church and is survived by his wife, Julie Ann; 2 sons Ernest of Lummi and Anthony of B'ham; 3 daughters Annie Charles of Lummi, Dorothy Morris of Lummi and Ethel DeCateau of B'ham; numerous other relatives. Arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Ernest J. Sr., age 86 of Lummi, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2005. An Evening Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2005 at 6 p.m. at Wexliem Community Center. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2005, at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim Catholic Church. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Evelyn G., 62, 4087 Lummi Shore Road, died Wednesday (Aug. 22, 1984) at home following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Darrington and had been a resident of the Lummi Indian Reservation since 1941. She was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. She was a graduate of the Lummi School of Aquaculture, where she had worked for seven years. She received the most valuable worker award at the school in 1975. She was very active in Lummi education and other community activities. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; three sons; four daughters; her moth; three brothers; three sisters; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rosary-vigil services will be 7 p.m. Friday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility; A Mass of Christian Burial will be sung Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, the Rev. Jack Buckalew officiating. Burial will follow in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Francis, age 55 years, resident of the Lummi Indian reservation his entire life time, passed away at Tacoma Thursday, April 1, (1948) following a brief illness. He is survived by numerous relatives in this county. Mass will be said at the Lummi Reservation Catholic church by Fr. William O'Brien, Tuesday morning, April 6, at 10 o'clock. Burial will follow in the Reservation Cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary at Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Apr 1948) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Francis Clarence, age 46 of Marietta, passed away Thursday, August 6, (1964) following a brief illness. He is survived by 1 brother, Ralph, numerous other relatives. Prayers for the repose of his soul will be said Friday evening at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church in Ferndale. Requiem mass will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1964) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Gerald, infant son of Norman and Marilyn Jefferson of 1618 Lummi Shore Rd. passed away Sun. March 19, 1978. In addition to his parents Norman is survived by 1 brother, Timothy, 3 sisters: Janet, Norma and Jennifer all at home; Grandparents Frank and Norma Jefferson of Lummi. Robert George of Lummi. Great grandmother Emma Smith of Lummi. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Alva Damien, Weds. March 22 at 10:30 a.m. in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, James, 60-year-old Lummi Indian, passed away in Tacoma, Wednesday, April 11, (1945). Mr. Jefferson is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edith Jones; two grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Maria Thomas; six brothers, Angelo, Simon, Benedict, Edward, David and Francis, all of this county. Funeral mass will be said at the Lummi Reservation Catholic Church, Monday, April 16 at 10 a.m. with Rev. William Greier officiating. Interment in the Reservation cemetery under the direction of Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, James A. - A vigil service for James A. Jefferson of Lummi Reservation will be at 7 p.m. Monday, and a funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Wex li em. Mr. Jefferson died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998 in Bellingham He was 80. Born Aug. 5, 1918 to David and Isabelle Barr Jefferson, he lived in Whatcom County most of his life. During World War II, he served in the US Merchant Marines in the Philippines. He fished commercially and logged in Washington, California and Oregon until an accident in 1967 ended his logging career. He continued to fish during the summer. Mr. Jefferson enjoyed hunting and playing Bingo. He encouraged young people to learn their native language and was a good storyteller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally. Survivors include daughters Evelyn Higheagle of Lajoai, Idaho; Gaylen Billy of Yakima; Jeanette Lawrence of Everson; Jackie Moline of Lake Terrace, Wash; and Teresa Butler, Vicky Jefferson, Verona Jefferson and Sandra Jefferson, all of Lummi; sons John Jefferson, James Jefferson, Gregory Jefferson and Wesley Jefferson, all of Lummi; 31 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Jeffrey George, age 21 of Lummi Shore Rd, passed away Sunday, July 27, (1975). Mr. Jefferson had been a lifetime resident of Lummi, was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, a production monitor at the Lummi Aquaculture Skookum Creek Hatchery and had won several Golden Glove Boxing Tournaments as a teenager. He is survived by his wife Christine, 1 son Christopher, both of Lummi, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Jefferson Sr. of Lummi, 3 brothers Alexander A., Merle B., Ernest J. Jr., all of Lummi, 4 sisters Ernestine Pont of Vancouver B.C., Josephine Jones of Marietta, Elaine Marie Jefferson and Brenda Jefferson of Lummi. His grandparents Mrs. Alice Williams of Clear Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jefferson of Lummi, numerous other relatives. Vigil prayer services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home Tuesday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev Father Petter Duggan Wednesday, July 30 at 11 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jul 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, John B. Jr. - A prayer service for John B. Jefferson Jr. of Bellingham will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Wex Li Em Community Center on the Lummi Reservation. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the center, with Virginia Sampson of the Indian Shaker Church officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Nation Cemetery. John died while swimming at Whatcom Falls Park on Saturday, July 15, 2000. He was 12. Born July 25, 1987, to Cyndy Lane and John Jefferson Sr. in Whatcom County, he lived with his aunt Carol George and her fiancee, Shawn Muir, and his cousin Ed George. John was a seventh-grade student at Kulshan Middle School. He enjoyed fishing, basketball and camping. He earned a green belt in tae kwon do. His grandmother, Norma Jefferson, died in 1988. His grandfathers Francis Jefferson and Virgil Lane also died previously. Survivors include his aunt, her fiancee and his cousin, all of Bellingham parents of Lummi Reservation sisters Ashley Eriones of Bellingham and Rema Lane Willis and Delores Lane, both of Seattle brothers Anthony Lane of Bellingham and Jamie Jefferson of Marysville grandmother Janet Lane of Lummi Reservation and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Julie Ann, age 78, of 4081 Lummi Shore Rd, passed away Sun. Jan. 28, 1979. Mrs. Jefferson was a lifetime resident of the Lummi Reservation and a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. She is survived by 2 sons; Ernest of Lummi and Anthony of B'ham. 3 daughters: Annie Charles, Dorothy Morris, both of Lummi and Ethel DeCateau of B'ham. 23 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Levi Jr. - Born April 15, 1975, Levi passed away peacefully at his family's home Thursday, February 2, 2006. Levi was preceded in death by his great-great-grand mother, Aurelia (Balch) Celestine, and great-grandmothers Sadie (Celestine) Jones and Vera (Oswalt) Cratsenberg. Levi is survived by his loving parents, Levi and Juli (Cratsenberg) Jefferson, Sr.; sister Michelle Jefferson; brother Daniel Jefferson; grandfather Gabriel Jefferson; grandparents Bonnie and Allen Cratsenberg and Rena and Wayne Ballew; partner Lorita Tom, her daughters Casie and Lindsey Greene and her granddaughters Rian Raeann and Amiya; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Levi was a member of the Lummi Nation. A lifelong commercial fisherman, he started fishing at the age of 8 and fished in Washington, Alaska and California. He loved the outdoors, especially being out on the waters. Levi was a very loving and honorable man. His eyes that twinkled bright, loved children: he was a protector of the young and the elders alike. Levi was a canoe paddler on Lummi's Lady Rose and Autumn Rose canoe teams. Prayer services will be held at the Lummi Nation Wexliem Community Center on Sunday, February 5, at 6:00 p.m. and Holy Mass services on Monday, February 6, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. with Father Vu officiating. We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. Moles Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Marian Kelly (XWIY'ZTIE), age 68 of Bellingham, died Monday, March 31, 1997. She is survived by her husband of fifty years Leonard P. Jefferson Sr.; sons Angelo Jefferson, Leonard Jefferson Jr. both of Ferndale, Victor Jefferson, Richard Jefferson both of Bellingham, Joseph Jefferson, Marshall Jefferson both of Palm Springs, CA, Phillip Jefferson of Bellingham; daughters Angela Jefferson, Denise James both of Bellingham, Rebecca Jefferson of Ferndale, Lynette Jefferson of Palm Springs, Regina Tom of Ferndale, Theresa Jefferson of Billings, MT; sister Ruth Solomon of Bellingham; brothers Ron Morris, Ray Morris, Tom Morris, Leo Morris all of Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her parents,and twin sons Don and John. Mrs. Jefferson was born on July 28, 1928 in Dericghe, B.C. to James and Lottie (McGinnis) Kelly. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; numerous educational boards and committees including the Lummi District Advisory Committee; a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church where she was a member of the Pastoral Council and the Tri-Parish Board. She was a chemical dependency and family counselor. A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, April 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. both at the Lummi Community Building with Fr. Tim Sauer officiating. Burial will follow at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main Street, Ferndale.

JEFFERSON, Mary Catherine - With Father William Brian, of Ferndale, officiating, funeral rites for Mrs. Mary Catherine Jefferson, who died Tuesday evening (March 3, 1936) at her home on Lummi reservation, aged 79 years, will be held at St. Joachim's Catholic church on the reservation Saturday at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in the reservation cemetery under the direction of the Monroe mortuary, Ferndale. Mrs. Jefferson is survived by one daughter, Maria Thomas, Bellingham; seven sons, Benedict, Angelo, James, Simon, Edward, Francis and David Jefferson; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was the widow of the late Thomas Jefferson, widely-known Lummi Indian.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Mar 1936) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Matilda, age 71, of Beach Star Route, passed away at a Seattle hospital Friday, May 11, (1931) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Jefferson had been a resident of the Lummi Reservation her entire life. Surviving relatives include a son, Francis, of Beach Star Route; three daughters Mrs. Clarence Phair and Mrs. Mary Ann Howe, both of Beach Star Route, and Mrs. Edward Jefferson of Route 3, Ferndale. Rosary will be said Monday, May 14, at 8 p.m. within the Chapel of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale. Mass will be said within the St. Joachims Church, Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. James Buck officiating. Interment in the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 May 1931) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Michael Dale, age 75, of Bellingham, passed away Friday, September 26, 2008, in Seattle. He was born July 2, 1933 in Bellingham to David and Isabelle (Barr) Jefferson. Mike will be remembered for his independence and hard work. He had several occupations over the years, which included logging, commercial fishing, welder and bus driver. Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing and his dearly loved dogs J-Lo and Bandito. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; 3 children; 3 grandchildren; 4 brothers, and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Verna May Hoskins Jefferson; brother Gabriel G. Jefferson; children; Delfred Jefferson Sr., Anna Daniels, Dora Jefferson, Tina James and Mike Kurtz; 28 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A Prayer Service was held Monday, September 29, at 6:00 p.m. at Wexliem. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. also at Wexliem. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Sep 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Norma A. - Prayer services for Norma A. Jefferson, 69, an assistant minister of the Lummi Indian Shaker Church, will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lummi Neighborhood facility. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the same location with Marcus Sloan officiating. Burial will be at Lummi Cemetery. Mrs. Jefferson, 4035 Lummi Shore Road, Bellingham, died Monday (April 4, 1988) in Bellingham. Born April 28, 1918, in Duncan, B.C., she was a Whatcom County resident for 53 years. Aside from being active in civic affairs, she was a teacher's aide for five years in Ferndale public schools. Survivors include husband Francis L. Jefferson of the family home; eight children, Patricia LaClair, Norman Jefferson, Norma "Ruby" Boome, Carol George, Michael Jefferson, Dana Jefferson, William "Poncho" Jefferson and John B. Jefferson, all of Bellingham; four sisters, Ramona Williams, Louise Underwood and Jamie Thorne, all of Duncan, and Audrey Sampson of Sannish, B.C.; two brothers, Mike Underwood of Sidney, B.C. and Glen Underwood of Vancouver, B.C.; 27 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Apr 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Norma C., 18, of 2117 New St., died Saturday (Jan. 2, 1988) in Bellingham. She was born Oct. 27, 1969, in Bellingham and had lived in Whatcom County all of her life. She was a member of the Lummi Indian Shaker Church. She is survived by a daughter, Kristeena Jefferson of Bellingham; her father, Norman Jefferson of Bellingham; her mother, Marilyn Fornsby of Bellingham; a stepfather, Richard Fornsby of Bellingham; two sisters, Janet and Jennifer Jefferson of Bellingham; a stepsister, Elizabeth Fornsby of Bellingham; a brother, Timothy Jefferson of Bellingham; six stepbrothers, Warren, Rich and Randy Fornsby of LaConner, Ray and John Fornsby of Bellingham, and Pete Tom Jr. of Everson; grandparents, Frank and Norma Jefferson of Lummi Indian Reservation, and Robert George Sr. of Bellingham; a great-great-grandmother, Emma Smith of Lummi Indian Reservation; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Lummi Indian Shaker Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with Marcus Sloan officiating. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jan 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Robert William, Sr. of Bellingham died Thursday, December 31, 1998. He was seventy-seven. Mr. Jefferson was born July 9, 1921, in Bellingham to Angelo and Helena (Lane) Jefferson. He attended the Lummi Day School, and was a fisherman at the Lummi Fishing Village. During WWII he served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post #33 of Lummi. Some of his favorite pastimes were bingo, fishing, clam digging, playing cards, and watching powwows as his kids and grandkids danced and drummed. Mr. Jefferson is survived by his wife Joyce (Simmons) Jefferson, daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Jon Davis of Ferndale, Marilyn and James George of Ferndale, Janice and Jack Benson of Bellingham; son Fred Jefferson and friend Rose Olney of Bellingham, sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Julie Jefferson of Bellingham, Russell and Alma Jefferson of Bellingham; twenty-one grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brothers Leonard Jefferson Sr, of Ferndale, Bonnie Jefferson of Ferndale, Ralph Jefferson of Ferndale; sisters Mary Helen Cagey of Lummi, Stella Phair of Lummi, Theresa Galessi of Bellingham, Rose Lawrence of Bellingham. He was preceded in death by sons, Robert W. Jefferson Jr., Adrian Jefferson; parents Helena and Angelo Jefferson; sister Gertrude Jefferson Washington; brothers Angelo Jefferson and Bert Jefferson. Rosary Service, Sunday, January 3, 1999, 7 p.m. at Wexliem Funeral Mass Monday, January 4, 1999, 10 a.m. also at Wexliem with the Reverend Tim Sauer officiating. Graveside Service at Lummi Nation Cemetery. Military Honors by American Legion pose #33 of Lummi. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Theresa Jolene, youngest daughter of Leonard Patrick and Marian (Kelly) Jefferson was born April 14, 1960, in Bellingham, Washington. She passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009, in Harborview Hospital, Seattle, Washington with her children, brothers, sisters, and close loved ones at her side. Theresa was known for her loving, quiet, and generous nature and was always quick to forgive. Her children were the loves of her life. She especially enjoyed caring for all children, particularly her many nieces and nephews. She helped raise her brother Marshall's children, Marlaneh and Miriah. She was a talented artist, who liked to do Native printmaking and embellishing her clothing with frills and lace. For Theresa, there was no yesterday, and no tomorrow. She had that child-like ability to live in the moment with love. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Don and John; grandparents, Angelo, Sr. and Helena (Lane) Jefferson, and James and Lottie (McInnis) Kelly; niece, Diane Marie Ballew; and grand-nephew, Dominic Lyle Wright. She is survived by her children, daughter, Lena Theresa Buck and son, Frank Angelo Buck; brothers, Angelo (Cathy), Leonard (Doris), Victor Jefferson, Richard (Heather), Joseph (Veronica), Phillip (April), and Marshall; sisters, Angela Jefferson, Denise James, Rebecca Jefferson, Lynnette Jefferson, and Regina Tom (Francis); and numerous nieces and nephews. A Prayer Service will be held Thursday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be on Friday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m. Both services will be held at Wexliem Community Building. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Sep 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Thomas, 79, prominent Lummi Indian, died at his home on the Lummi reservation Saturday (Oct. 7, 1933). He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary Jefferson; seven sons, Ben, Angelo, James, Simon, Edward, Francis and David; one daughter, Mrs. Andrew Thomas; thirty-two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be announced by the Monroe mortuary of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Oct 1933) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Thomas "T.J.", 20 a lifetime resident of the Lummi reservation, died Monday (Aug. 4, 1980) from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born December 22, 1959, in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife, Lois, his parents, two brothers, two sisters, his grandmother and great-grandparents. Joint vigil services will be held for Jefferson and David Solomon at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Moles Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father Philip Bloom at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Aug 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Thomas Keith - A prayer service for Thomas Keith "Coyote" Jefferson of Bellingham will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Wex li em, Lummi Community Center. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wex li em. Mr. Jefferson died Thursday, March 12, 1998, in Seattle. He was 70. Born June 13, 1927, to David and Isabelle Barr Jefferson on the Lummi Reservation, he was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Jefferson worked as a commercial fisher, logger and construction worker and attended Chief Cornerstone Church. He was preceded in death by granddaughter Natasha Phair. Survivors include his wife Yvonne Moore Jefferson of Bellingham; daughters Teresa Jefferson and Joni Martinez, both of Lummi; stepdaughter Jeanine Miller of Klamath Falls, Ore.; stepson Erwin Miller Jr. of Klamath Falls; brothers James Jefferson Sr., Dale Jefferson and Gale Jefferson, all of Lummi; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, Timothy John of Lummi Nation passed away on Friday, April 22, 2005. He was 34 years old. Timothy was born in Bellingham on February 26, 1971. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends in Seattle. Timothy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Norma Jefferson; sisters Norma and Marilyn; and brothers Norman and Gerald Jefferson. He is survived by his parents Norman Jefferson and Marilyn George; stepfather Pete Fornsby; sisters Janet, Jennifer and Kristeena Jefferson; nephews Victor, Jeffrey, Daryl and Ryan James; special friends Debbie Okon, Howard Hale, Danial Papp and Dion Ovi. A Rosary Service will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 7 p.m. and a Funeral Service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 10 a.m., both at the Lummi Shaker Church, with Judy George and John Ca You officiating. Burial will follow the Funeral Service at Lummi Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERSON, William David, Sr. age 42, 2690 Salmon Road, Bellingham, passed away in the hospital in Bellingham, Wednesday July 13, 1994. He was born August 27, 1951 in Bellingham to Michael and Verna Hoskin Jefferson. William married Celeste Scarborough on the reservation on August 20, 1977. He was a commercial fisherman and also was employed as a chef at the Lummi Casino. His interests were baseball, boxing, playing pool and cooking. He was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Jade Jefferson in August 1980 and by a sister Michella Marie Jefferson in Jun 1969. Surviving him are his wife Celeste "Ness" Jefferson of the family home; daughters Michella Shaneen Jefferson and Niki Jo Jefferson, sons William David Jefferson, Jr. and Harold Steven Jefferson, all of the family home; parents Michael Dale and Verna May Jefferson, a brother Delferd Jefferson, Sr., sisters Anna Rose Jefferson and Dora Joan Jefferson, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews all of the Lummi Reservation. Vigil Services will be led by Vernon Lane, Sunday, July 17, 7 p.m. and Funeral Mass will be offered by Fr. Brian McGovern on Monday, July 18, 10:30 a.m., both services at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jul 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERY, Daisy - Blaine resident Daisy Carolyn Jeffery, 71, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1992, in Blaine. Private graveside services will be today at Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, Blaine, with the Rev. Ron Reddell officiating. She was born Nov. 8, 1920, to Phillip and Christina (Morris) Quattrone in Salamanca, NY. She was the oldest of seven siblings. In October 1949, she married Joseph W. Jeffery. They and their two children moved to Blaine in 1954. Mrs. Jeffery was an active square-dancer who enjoyed teaching others to dance. She also loved to knit, sew, garden and cook. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Blaine. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Jeffery, of Blaine; son John Ostricker of Bellingham; daughter Charlene Dyvig of Woodinville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JEFFERY, Hugh, age 81 years, passed at a local hospital Monday, June 24, (1946). Mr. Jeffery came to Bellingham about ten years ago and was a member of the Episcopal Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gertrude M. Jeffery and one daughter, Mrs. William Keyes, of Bellingham. The remains were at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingswoth where private services were conducted by Canon E. B. Smith, Tuesday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.

JENISON, Matthew Lorne, age 32, of Blaine, WA, died March 2, 1997. Born August 20, 1965 in California, he is survived by his wife Robin Jenison and two daughters, Leighza Jenison and Brianna Jenison of the family home. A Memorial Service will be held on March 11, 1997, 6:00 p.m. at 2550 Thornton Rd., Ferndale, WA.

JENKINS, Andrew Robert - Visitation for Andrew Robert Jenkins of Lynden will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden, followed by a vigil service at 4 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, also at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Jenkins died Wednesday, Nov. 18 1998, in Lynden. He was 19. He was born on March 4, 1979, in Bellingham to Charles and Mary (Howell) Jenkins Jr. He had served as an armorist in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and strongly believed in and lived the military code of honor. Mr. Jenkins was attending Whatcom Community College and planned a career in law enforcement or undercover security. He was employed as a security guard at Target Stores in Bellingham and Burlington. He was a 15-year member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale. His interests included helping underprivileged children through the Angel Tree program, playing soccer with his brother, pranks, looking for harmless trouble, going to the movies or having fun with his girlfriend Jessie and friends. He loved riding his motorcycle, hunting, shooting and the outdoors. he loved wrestling, including his involvement with the Cub Wrestling Program at Lynden High School. Survivors include his parents Charles and Mary Jenkins of Lynden; brothers Charles Jenkins III of Ferndale and James Jenkins and Patrick Jenkins, both of Lynden; grandparents Don and Barbara Howell of Forks and Charles and Carol Jenkins of Birch Bay; great-grandmother Clara Howell of Port Angeles; one niece and one nephew; and numerous other relatives.

JENKINS, Edna, who resided at 3213 Valette Street, passed away in a local hospital Sat., Sept. 6, 1980 at the age of 64. She was a nurses aide and cook in local nursing homes. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Charles Zinn of Bellingham; Raymond Zinn of Nooksack; 1 daughter Virginia Elsberry of Nooksack; 1 sister Clara Kizor and 1 brother Clyde Payne, both of Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wed., Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENKINS, Harry Stanley, Lt. Col. "Stan" (Ret.) Passed away April 4, 2005 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born November 6, 1921 in Bellingham to Harry and Ferne (Pratt) Jenkins. He attended Bellingham High School and then joined the Army in 1938. After serving in WWII and the Korean War, he returned to Bellingham area where he spent a few years on the police force. He later retired from Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Colorado. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Sandra; and brother J. David Jenkins. Stan is survived by his sister Phyllis Weisenburger; sister-in-law Virginia Jenkins; grandchildren Perry Willard of Anchorage and Jeffrey Willard of Oahu, HI; two great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. Stan will be buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

JENKINS, Will D. "Bob" of Rockport died Friday, Oct. 17, 1997, at Skagit Valley Convalescent Center in Sedro-Woolley. He was 98. Born July 30, 1899, in Olympia to D. C. and Mabel Rice Jenkins, he grew up in Whatcom County and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Jenkins worked as a reporter in radio and for The Bellingham Herald and the Vancouver Sun. He later worked for the state Department of Labor and Industries in Bellingham. After his retirement, he homesteaded in Chiloetin, B.C., until 1986, when he moved to Coupeville. He moved to Rockport four years ago. Mr. Jenkins wrote three books: "Last Frontier in the North Cascades," "Tales of the Wild Upper Skagit" and "40 years in the Chiloetin." He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, in 1991. Survivors include sons Chuck Jenkins of Rockport and Bill Jenkins of the Philippines, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements are by Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

JENKINS, Wilma passed on in the family home in Rockport, Washington (Feb. 16, 2007). Wilma was born to Marion Edwards George; she was raised by her grandparents (Emma Tom, and Leo Edwards) whom she knew as mom and dad. Enrolled in Samish Tribe but later enrolled Lummi Nation. Thru out the 40 years married to Sydney "Chuck" Jenkins, she learned to hunt with Chuck and their hound dogs. One of her first prize shots was a huge cougar from tip of his nose to the tip of his tail he was over seven feet long and over three feet high. Wilma earned a certificate in cosmetology but left the career to pursue traveling as the cook for the many packing trips with mules and horses up and down the mountains. She enjoyed knitting making her own sweaters while Chuck made deer antler buttons for her. She also enjoyed making baskets. She had a passion for playing music, by strumming ole time bluegrass music on her guitar with Chuck playing his banjo. Wilma and Chuck grew their own vegetables where she became a professional making dill pickles, sweet pickles, Tar Heel beans. Wilma's homemade pumpkin pies were the most delicious pies around. Preceded in death by: Marion Edwards George (Mother), Ernest Olsen (Father, Vancouver Island), Emma Tom (Grandmother), Leo Edwards (Grandfather), LaVerne Edwards Hall (sister), Stella Edwards Long (Sister), Reginald Edwards (Brother), Richard Edwards (Brother). She is survived by Chuck Jenkins, brother and sister of Lummi, a brother and sister of Sequim, Washington, Sisters and brothers from Vancouver Island, British Columbia to the Interior of British Columbia. She leaves many friends of the Rockport and Concrete area. Evening Services will be Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Center. Morning Services at Wexliem are set for Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 10 a.m., including a visitation followed by burial at Lummi Nation Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENNINGS, Henry, aged 50 years, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, December 12, (1943). Mr. Jennings had resided at Van Zandt his entire lifetime and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Clara Jennings; one brother, Irving Jennings at the family home at Van Zandt. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John King Mitchell, Wednesday, December 15, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Van Zandt Cemetery.

JENSEN, Anne Marie, age 91, passed away Sat., March 15, 2003 in Snohomish. She was born on April 25, 1911 in Belkofski, AK to Edwin and Mary (Armsworthy) Larsen. Anne was the second eldest and last survivor of her five brothers and two sisters. Anne married Joseph Jensen May 28, 1929 and they celebrated 53 years together. They were active in the Custer Methodist Church for many years, and enjoyed traveling and entertaining relatives and friends. Joe preceded her in death in Dec. of 1982. Prior to retirement Anne had been employed at Alaska Packers in Blaine, St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham and Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. Anne is survived by daughter Charlotte Taylor of Tacoma, twin sons Doyle (Carolyn) Jensen of Fall City, Dale (Lorelie) Jensen of Snohomish, daughter, JoAnn (Mel) Christianson of Snohomish, numerous grandchildren, great-grand-children, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Ted Harriman and Mary Jensen. Visitation will be at Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home, Wed., March 19th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale, Thurs., Mar. 20th at 1:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m., memorial service at Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main St. with Rev. Marvin Maddux officiating. Arrangements by Ferndale| Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Mar 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, Bonnie B. - Memorial services for Bonnie B. Jensen, 71, 1931 Mosier Lane, Ferndale, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at United Church of Ferndale, with the Rev. Dick Wyanski officiating. Family graveside services also will be Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Jensen, a lifetime Ferndale resident, died Saturday. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Jensen was born June 15, 1915, in Ferndale. She was a member of United Church of Ferndale and of the women's fellowship there. She also was a Lady Lion and a member of the Tillicum Club. Survivors include her mother, Mabel D. Mosier of Ferndale; three sons, Richard M. Jensen and Steven H. Jensen of Ferndale and Stanley T. Jensen of Lynden; and nine grandchildren.
(Fro, The Bellingham Herald 25 Nov 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, Carl E., a lifelong resident of Ferndale, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. He was 81. Born on the family farm off Paradise Road in Ferndale, Carl was a son of Walter Jensen and Caroline Louisa Baer, descendants of the William Baer family, settlers to Ferndale in 1878. Carl attended the Ferndale schools. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1944, Carl received an honorable discharge. He was then employed in construction with local unions and he also worked in Alaska. Carl enjoyed hunting, motorcycles and attending rallies in Sturgis, S.D., until 1996. He was a member of the Lynden Pioneer Museum and the American Legion. He is survived by a daughter, Carleen Haber of Burlington; a son, Lonny Jensen of Bellingham; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Strey of Tucson, Ariz.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; a lifelong friend, Ron Roesell; and a devoted friend, Leroy Snyder of Burlington. Besides his parents, Carl was predeceased by three sisters and a brother. A graveside service was held Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery of Ferndale. Arrangements were by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ferndale.

JENSEN, Donald Ray, the son of Hans and Josie Talmage Jensen, was born on the family farm on October 22, 1933 and died peacefully in his home on Friday, February 23, 2007. Don attended Custer Elementary School and graduated from Ferndale High School with the class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 through 1955; stationed in Korea and Japan. He returned to Custer after the completion of his military service to take over the operation of the family dairy until his retirement in 1995. In September 2005, just one month after Don and his wife Judy took the first steps toward preserving 23 forested acres of their farm, Don was diagnosed with Meyelodysplastic Syndrome. Through the Whatcom Land Trust, a Conservation Easement was signed, protecting this land from development and the Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Preserve – Jensen Family Forest Park was created. Don's family is grateful that he enjoyed an eight month remission and was able to see the completion of the park and enjoy the October 20, 2006 Grand Opening. Don was an enthusiastic member of the "crew" at the antique steam powered sawmill at the Whatcom County Antique Tractor Association site at Berthusen Park. He possessed a keen interest in Northwest history, especially Whatcom County; he collected and enjoyed reading books on this subject. Attending Ferndale High School football games was another joy in his life in retirement. Don was a hard working, mild mannered man who made friends easily and will be remembered for his incredible smile. Don is survived by his wife Judy; three daughters, Jeanette (Randy), Jolene (Kenny) and Jerilyn (Kirk); four grandchildren, Jeremy Hayes of Portland, Katherine and Jillian Smith of West Seattle and John Elder of Lynnwood; also his sister, Alta Zinza of SeaTac. He was preceded in death by sister Esther Poggioli and brother Ernest Jensen. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 3 at the Custer United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, Helen Ingrid - A funeral service for Helen Ingrid (Brudwick) Jensen of Ferndale will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Ferndale, with the Rev. Joanne Pearson officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Mrs. Jensen died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, in Bellingham. She was 87. Born April 5, 1913, to Ole Johan and Anna (Steffenson) Brudwick in New Westminster, B.C., she had been a Whatcom County resident for 82 years, living most of her life in Ferndale. On Nov. 23, 1936, she married Melvin R. Jensen in Bellingham and they owned and operated Pleasant Valley Store in Birch Bay for many years. He died in 1992. She loved flower gardening. Survivors include daughter Barbara Kelln of Laurel sons Clary Jensen of Custer and Les Jensen of Wenatchee sisters Margaret Weatherby of Bellingham, Anita Adams of Surrey, B.C., and Esther Kolb of Tiline, Ky. brother Allan Brudwick of Ferndale 11 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, Janalee Joyce, 55, of Burlington passed as an angel on September 28, 2006 AD at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley to be with her Heavenly Father. Jan was born on March 28, 1951 in Seattle to Robert Donald and Jeanine Elizabeth (Highland) Jensen. After graduating from Pacific High School in the class of 1969, her family moved to Burlington. Jan had many pastimes, including a passion for eating chocolate, and enjoyed watching television with her cat. She especially liked watching Mariners games and Elvis Presley Movies, reading, writing letters, doing Latchwork, gardening, riding her Purple Bicycle, babysitting and socializing with many friends. With her Mother Jeannine as her partner, Jan sold Avon and delivered the Skagit Valley Herald. Jan had a sweet and giving disposition doing volunteer work. Jan touched many people's hearts; her quick smile and friendly ways are lovingly remembered. A Celebration of Jan's Life will be held Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Burlington Community Hall. Pastor Chris Highland will be officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, Jens C., age 84, Bellingham, passed away April 23, 1997 in the Christian Health Care Center of Lynden. Mr. Jensen was born February 18, 1913 in Wilbur, Washington, to Chris and Marie (Johnson) Jensen. Mr. Jensen was a lifetime member of the Skykomish Lodge No. 259 F&AM and the Automotive Machinist's Union Number 289. He worked on the steam engines in Berthusen Park and machinery in his shop at home. After his retirement he received great enjoyment out of helping those around him. His wife Myrtle Solin Jensen passed away June 20, 1995. He is survived by his two daughters, Anita and her husband Donald Vander Yacht of Bellingham and Janice and her husband Derrell Lakin of Renton; his two sisters, Elsie Layson of California and Mariane Trudell of Bremerton, WA; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, 1997, in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

JENSEN, Jens Chris, age 68 years, 2800 Pacific Street, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, November 20, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Jensen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-three years and was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Bellingham Aerie No. 31. His occupation had been that of longshoreman. Surviving relatives include his widow Cornelia Jensen; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Hudson and Mrs. Louella Mueller, both of Bellingham; two sons, Willard and Howard Lambert, both of Bellingham; six sisters and one brother, all in Norway; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 23, at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. M. Keller officiating, followed by ritualistic services of the F.O.E. Cremation. Casketbearers will be Messrs. Mauritz Norman, Alex Tamm, A. R. Sollatz, John Rubin W. H. Williams and Andrew Pearce.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Nov 1948) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, John P., formerly of Bellingham, died Friday, July 25, 1997, at his home in Wasco, Ore. He was 80. A funeral was held in Wasco with burial in Wasco Sunrise Cemetery. Born Feb. 19, 1917, to Martin and Christina Smith Jensen in Port Townsend, he attended Meridian High School. Mr. Jensen worked as a carpenter before joining the U.S. Navy in 1942. He served in the SeaBees in the South Pacific during World War II, receiving a Bronze Star. Mr. Jensen married Bernice Janzen on March 5, 1948, in Blaine. He worked in heavy construction on the Grand Coulee, Bonneville, McNary, The Dalles and John Day dams and on private construction projects. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Rufus Grange No. 826, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Loyal Order of Moose, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Bowling Congress. Mr. Jensen enjoyed watching high school sports, playing pool, pitching horseshoes and bowling. Survivors include his wife; sons Ron Jensen of Rufus, Ore., and Greg Jensen of The Dalles, Ore.; daughter Brenda Spencer of Bend, Ore.; sisters Bertha Davieau of Lynden, Lillian Galloway of Ferndale and Mae Morgan of Winters, Calif.; brother Richard Jensen of Bellingham; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

JENSEN, Lois, 82, of Ferndale, WA, passed away at her daughter's home in Edgewood, WA, on Aug. 30, 2009. Funeral services will be held Fri., Sept. 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ferndale Chapel, 2550 Thornton Rd. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Dr., Ferndale. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Sep 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, Morten E. Sr. - Visitation for Morten E. Jensen Sr. of Everson will be 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Ten Mile Cemetery with the Rev. James Williams officiating. Mr. Jensen of 5977 Mission Road died Sunday, July 31, 1994, at Christian Rest Home in Lynden. He was 83. Born June 1, 1911, to Peter and Magda Christiansen Jensen in Denmark, he moved to Whatcom County with his family in 1919. He attended Goshen School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Julia Peterson on Dec 23, 1946 in Bellingham. Mr. Jensen was an operator at Georgia-Pacific Corp's Bellingham plant for 31 years, retiring in May 1973. He was a member of the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Union No. 194 in Bellingham. He was preceded in death by brothers Chris Jensen and Peter Jensen Jr. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Morten Jensen Jr. of Everson; sister Magda Gibson of Seattle; brother Leo S. Jensen of Athens, GA; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Aug 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, Norman R. passed away peacefully on July 17, 2008 at his home in Ferndale, Washington. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois, four children, eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sister, Bernice. Visitation 9:00 a.m. and Services 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, Ferndale First LDS Ward, 2550 Thornton Road, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JENSEN, Steven Allen, age 26, of Ferndale, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2002. Born April 17, 1975 to Allan & Sylvia Jensen, in Lakenheath, England. A graduate of Ferndale High School in 1996 he had been a resident of Whatcom County for 23 years. Steve was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Ferndale and served as a volunteer firefighter with Blaine, Lynden and Ferndale Departments. He was currently employed by the Whatcom County Public Works Department. He loved the outdoors, hiking & camping with his family. Steve also loved to tinker and build things and spending time with his two children. Survivors are: wife Brooke of Lynden; daughter Mala and son, Gage Jensen both of the family home; sister Karri Jensen & finace' Hans Huisan; parents: Al & Sylvia Jensen of Ferndale; grandparents: Lorne & Madeline Jensen of Ferndale; numerous aunts, uncles & other relatives and many close friends and co-workers. A Memorial Service will be held: Friday, April 5, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Ferndale. The Reverend Steve Nelson will officiate. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JENSEN, Theresa Ann - A memorial service for Theresa "Terri" Ann Jensen of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Sat. at Mount Baker High School auditorium with the Rev. Bob Marvel officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Ten Mile Cemetery. Mrs. Jensen died Sat Jan 27, 1996, at the Tulsa Cancer Center in Okla. She was 40. Born Aug. 19, 1955 to Gerald and Mary Louise Gillespie in Swaim in Morton, she married Gordon Jensen on Jue 4, 1971 in Thorn Bay, Alaska. Mrs. Jensen moved to Bellingham in 1985. A graduate of Western Washington University, she was a teacher at Harmony Elementary School and Acme School. She was a member of Washington Education Association and Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association. Survivors include her husband and son Chris, both of the family home; daughter Jeri Linderman of Bellingham; sister Vicki Naslund of Fairbanks, Alaska; and 2 nieces.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Feb 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JERNBERG, Forrest, age 96, passed away on Wed. April 2, 1997. Born February 1, 1901, of Swedish immigrant parents, Sam and Maria, in Chicago, Il. There were two siblings, Irving and Miriam, both deceased. Raised in a pioneer farm community, Hyas, Saskatchewan, Canada from 1910 to 1926. Married to Anna Johnson for 62 years until her death in 1986. Most of his life work was the mechanical refrigeration industry, where he was known as Jerry Jernberg. During World War II, he represented his firm in procuring war industry contracts. To do this he logged in over a million miles of commercial air travel in the 1940's. During his career, the family home was located at various places in Chicago, New Jersey and Minnesota. When retired, he and his wife Anna lived in Florida, where he raised oranges, later lived in Arizona and then Washington State. Travelers, the crossed the U.S.A. several times in their trailer. Forrest served God as a Sunday school teacher, superintendent, choir member, trustee for his church and was for a time a soloist for a Christian radio program in New York City. He was enthusiastic in all his endeavors. Fisherman, golfer, photographer, artist, silversmith, rock polisher, pool player, and self-taught violinist. A great story teller and salesman. He had many friends. He loved and was loved by his children, Louise Yates and Ken and Joyce Jernberg, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. His Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday April 13 at Firs Lounge 4605 Cable Street. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JESS, Leo Frank, 55, a resident of Custer since 1901, where he was engaged in farming and county road work many years, died Thursday morning (Nov. 25, 1943) in a Bellingham hospital. He was born in Nebraska November 15, 1888. Mr. Jess, who was a member of the Delta Grange and the Whatcom County Dairymen's association, is survived by six sisters, Mrs. Leonard Martin, Anacortes; Mrs. Paul Henderson, Lynden; Mrs. Charles Follis, Seattle; Mrs. M. E. Henderson and Mrs. Grant Reed, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Clyde Rathbone, Ferndale; two half brothers, Emil and Val Jess, of Coulee, Wash.; a half sister, Mrs. J. Barta, of Concrete; his close friend and companion who took care of him many years, Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Knapp & Knapp chapel at Lynden Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Gust Anderson officiating and burial will occur in the Lynden cemetery.

JESSOP, Dennis Duane, born Bellingham, WA Oct. 24, 1948 died October 3, 1997 in Forks, WA. He is survived by his father, Charles Jessop; sisters, Cherrie Bergman, Charlotte Chance, Donna Kortus; son Troy (Jessop) Swanson; stepmother Leone Jessop; stepbrothers, Pat, Mike, Tom & Kevin McKernan; stepsister Kathy Ladd, several aunts & uncles, numerous nephews & nieces. He was preceded by his mother Joyce (Johnson) Walli, who died July 6, 1997. Dennis served 12 years in the Army with 2 years in Vietnam as a Medic. Since then he spent time in Arizona, Florida, Mexico, Minnesota & back to Bellingham. Memorial services will be held at Christ The King Church, 4600 Guide Meridian, October 25, 2 p.m.

JESSUP, Katherine, 64, wife of Patrick W. Jessup, former police officer, and mother of Paul B. Jessup, Seattle, prominent former Whatcom high school and University of Washington athlete, died at a local hospital Friday (June 26, 1936) night following a lingering illness. A resident of Bellingham for the past forty-four years, Mrs. Jessup was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Catholic Order of Foresters. The family home is at 1700 Iowa street. Besides the widower and son, who resides in Seattle, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 9 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption. Right Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford will officiate. Burial will follow in Bay View cemetery.

JETER, Donald Wayne moved on to where he is needed more on July 21, 1997 in Federal Way, Washington, after celebrating his 56th wedding anniversary on July 19. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Edgar Lee Jeter and Zoa Ida Jeter (Duvall). Mr. Jeter is survived by his loving wife, Thelma Nadine Jeter (Capps), his son and daughter-in-law Donald Jeter Jr. and Patricia Jeter of Bellingham, grandsons Robert Jeter of Arizona and David Jeter of Bellingham, a brother, Lloyd Jeter of Seattle, sisters Cleo Scott of Mount Vernon and Lila Pannea of Seattle, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Jeter was born in Bellingham on November 20, 1915, attended North Bellingham School and graduated from Whatcom High School in its final graduating class of 1936. A member of the Eagles, DAV and VFW, Mr. Jeter was one of the original owners and builders of Skagit Speedway race trace and the "Pit Boss" for 40 years. He was also a millwright in Bellingham and owned and ran a small mill in Skagit County. From 1966 to 1985 Mr. Jeter worked at Alaska Airline. A CB enthusiast, he owned a small CB store in Kent at the time of his death. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. at Jerns & LeVeck followed by an interment at Greenacres Cemetery at 11 a.m. A special opening and memorial lap will be run Saturday evening at Skagit Speedway in his memory.

JETER, Zoa - A former Bellingham and Anacortes resident, Mrs. Zoa Ida Jeter, 80, was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery following mass Wednesday at the Catholic Church of the Assumption. She died last Monday (March 24, 1975) in Seattle where she had lived since 1971. Besides two daughters and two sons, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Agnes Hansen of Ferndale. Rosary was at Howden-Kennedy Funeral Home, West Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald. 30 Mar 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JIMMIE, Jack, aged 73 years, passed away at his home, Route 3, city, Tuesday evening, December 3, (1940) after one month's illness. Mr. Jimmie had been a resident of Bellingham his entire lifetime, and was a member of the Indian Mission Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Sindick and six grandchildren. Mr. Jimmie rests at the Homer Mark Mortuary and funeral services will be held at the Indian Mission Church Friday afternoon, December 6 at 1 o'clock. Interment, Goshen Indian Cemetery.

JODREY, Maggie, [missing] aged 19 years, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jodrey, who passed away at the family home at Van Zandt Friday evening, May 12, (1931) at 2 p.m. from the Nazarene church of Van Zandt, with Rev. Fraser officiating, and interment will be made in the family plot in Van Zandt cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. Miss Jodrey had lived in Bellingham her entire life until moving with her parents to Van Zandt three years ago where she has been attending Mount Baker high school. Aside from a host of friends who will mourn her passing, she leaves to survive her parents and four brothers, Charles, Samuel, Elam and Austin, and one sister, Ida May, all at the family home. She also leaves to survive her, the grandmother, Mrs. Adelie Chadwick, of Lopez island and several uncles and aunts.

JOHANSEN, Marie P., age 91 of 1500 E. Victor St., passed away Wed., Dec. 28, (1977). A member of this community for the past 71 years, Mrs. Johansen was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving 1 brother Evin Tomtan of Norway; 1 sister Miss Hilma Tomtan of Norway; and 1 nephew Einar Tomtan, City. Funeral services Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 3 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Dec 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHANSEN, Susan C., age 61, passed away February 22, 2007 at her residence in Bellingham. She was born in Fairbanks, AK in 1945. Susan graduated from Everett High School then went on to get a degree in Nursing and Home Economics. In 1984 she married Rob Johansen. She worked as a pharmaceutical rep., RN and full time mom to Zach and volunteered at Assumption Catholic School. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Cooper in 2006. She is survived by her husband, Rob; sons Zach Johansen, James Johansen; daughters Julie Sitarz (Roman); Jenn Bauer (Jason); brother Dawson Cooper; sisters Ginny Cooper, Mary Murphy; sister-in-law Julie Cobb-Cooper and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, March 2 2007 at Assumption Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHN, Alice E. - Christian Prayer services for Alice E. John, 68, Lummi Shore Rd. will be 7:30 p.m. Friday in Moles Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. She died Wednesday. She had been a resident of the Lummi Reservation her entire life and was a member of St. Joachims Catholic church. She is survived by one son, Martin, and two sisters, Edith Jones and Helen Jefferson all of Lummi.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Sep 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHN, Anne Bernice, age 53 of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, (1965) in a local hospital. Mrs. John was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church and had been a resident of Lummi her entire life. She is survived by four daughters, Justina John of Bellingham, Ada Revera of New York City, Mary Elving of Renton, Rose John of Bellingham; 1 son, Walter John of Bellingham; 1 son, Walter John of Bellingham; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cush of Lummi; 3 granddaughters; 6 grandsons; 7 sisters; 1 brother and numerous other relatives. Rosary services will be held in Moles Funeral Home, Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be said Thursday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church by Rev Father Talbott. Interment will follow in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Oct 1965) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHN, Elizabeth K., 75, a resident of Marietta all her life, died in a local hospital Thursday (March 12, 1959) after a long illness. She was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Among the survivors are her husband, Herbert. Rosary will be recited at the family home at 6 p.m. Sunday, and the Rev. Joseph Dakin will offer holy mass at St. Joachim's Church at 9 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Monroe Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Mar 1959) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHN, Leo Henry, age 48 of the Lummi reservation, passed away suddenly at a local hospital Saturday, March 11, (1950). Mr. John was a member of the St. Joachim's Catholic church. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary; 2 daughters, Marjorie and Christine; 2 sons, Leo and William, all at home; 3 brothers, Herbert and Walter of Lummi reservation and David of Tacoma; 2 sisters, Christine Moses of Tacoma, and Olive Woods of Portland. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 14 at 10 a.m. at the St. Joachim's church with the Rev. Fr. Buck officiating. Interment in the Lummi Cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Mar 1950) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHN, Louis Joseph - Funeral services for Louis Joseph John, 2, who died Thursday (Sept. 19, 1946) as the result of an accident at his parents' home on the Lummi reservation, were held Saturday from the Lummi Indian Catholic church. Burial was in the Lummi cemetery under the direction of the Monroe funeral home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Sep 1946) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHN, William Walter - Rosary for William Walter John, 65, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday in Moles Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be offered by Father Kevin Coyle in St. Joachim's Church at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will follow in Lummi Cemetery. Mr. John died in a Bellingham hospital Thursday (March 26, 1964) following a long illness. He had lived in Whatcom County all his life and was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He is survived by the widow Bernice; four daughters, Mrs. Ada Rivera in New York, Mrs. Mary Elving in California, Justina of Bellingham and Rose at home; a son, Walter of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Christina Moses of Tacoma; and two brothers, Herbert of Beach Star Route and Hughie of Port Orchard.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 1964) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNNIE, Florence Katherine - A vigil service for Tsin Tson Ko Molh Florence Katherine Johnnie of Van Zandt will be at 7 tonight at Lummi Community Center. A Shaker funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the center, followed by burial in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Johnnie died at home Wednesday, January 8, 1997. She was 80. Born Oct. 18, 1916, to Daniel and Justina Yakship Cush on Lummi Reservation, she lived in Whatcom County all her life. She married Bert Johnnie St. in 1951. He died in 1981. Mrs. Johnnie attended Lummi School of Aquaculture and Lummi Community College and worked as a nurse's aide for 25 years. She enjoyed knitting, Coast Salish basket weaving, walking, traveling and participating in Nooksack and Lummi senior programs. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Johnnie was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet F. Miller, and a son, James P. Johnnie. Survivors include sons Charles Miller Sr. of Lummi, Donald Miller of Laurel and Bert Johnnie Jr., Al Johnnie and Paul Johnnie, all of Deming; daughters Elynor Joneson of Portland, Ore., Patricia Charles of Washington and Betty Johnnie of Deming; sisters Lavina Brewer of Shelton and Alvira Pulsifer of Queets; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNNIE, James D. Sr. "Tanglefoot", age 32, of 2521 Mariah Place, Everson, passed away at Riverside Park, Everson, Fri., June 13, (1986). He was a resident of Whatcom County most of his life, was a member of Cedar Princess Canoe Club of Nooksack, and had also been a member of the Setting Sun Canoe Club of Lummi. He was employed at the Lummi Community College for the last 3 years. Survived by his wife, Kymberly Kaye Bryning of Everson; sons Jake Johnnie of Everson, James Dan Johnnie Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, Brandon Benton Bryning of Everson; mother Florence Johnnie of Deming; 6 brothers Charles Miller of Florida, Albert Johnnie of LaConner, Donald Miller of Bellingham, Bert Jr. of Alaska, Al and Paul Johnnie of Deming; 3 sisters, Patricia of Auburn, Elynor Joneson of Salt Lake City, Betty Johnnie of Deming; numerous nieces and nephews. Vigil services Wed., July 2, 7 p.m. at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Funeral services Thurs., July 3, 10 a.m. at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Arrangements by the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jul 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Albert T. - A time of remembrance for Albert T. Johnson of Bellingham will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Whatcom Room at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church officiating. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in Bellingham. He was 93. Born May 27, 1906, to Julius and Inga (Christensen) Johnson in Tacoma, he attended public schools in King County. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked as a lumber and sawmill worker in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson was a member of Lumber and Sawmill Workers Local Union 2667A and Central Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. His brothers died previously. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dagney T. Johnson, of Bellingham two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

JOHNSON, Alice K., 56, Ferndale, died Friday in a Bellingham hospital. She was a member of Lynden Nazarene Church. Survivors include two sisters, Sylvia Swimm of Bothell and Virginia Henderson of Bellingham, and other relatives. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alma J., age 84, of Bellingham, passed away, Friday, August 1, 2003 in Bellingham. She was born June 11, 1919 in Drady, North Dakota to Carl and Sophie (Hanson) Nelsen. She has lived in Whatcom County since 1929. Alma graduated from Ferndale High School in 1937. She was employed as a sales clerk at J.J. Newberry's and was also a member Birchwood Presbyterian Church. She is survived by, two children, Carol Perry and Brad L. Johnson four grandchildren, Isaac David Hedblom, Faye Marie Baldwin, Matthew R. Johnson and Jeanne Beth Johnson two great grandchildren, Kyle David Hedblom and Alexis Sophie Gehlen. Her husband David G,. Johnson preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held, Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A celebration of life will follow at the Ankar Park Recreation Center, 4230 Ankar Park Dr., beginning at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by: Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alvin Lenard, a longtime Concrete resident died Monday, October 27, 1997 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 66 years of age. He was born on December 14, 1930 in Yakima, Washington, the son of Odin and Tillie Fandrich Johnson. The family later moved to Bellingham where Alvin attended Bellingham High School, graduating in 1949. As a young high school graduate he left to work at fish canneries in Alaska before continuing his education. He also worked for various logging companies in the Skagit Valley for several years. He was united in marriage to Catherine Ashe in Sedro-Woolley on Sept. 15, 1962. They have made Concrete their home since 1969. For 30 years Mr. Johnson was employed by Puget Power, where his last position was Superintendent of Power Production at Baker River. He retired in March of 1994. Alvin was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on May 28, 1950. He served as presiding overseer of the Concrete Congregation. His love for God and the doing of his will was the foundation of Alvin's life. Alvin is survived by his loving wife, Cathy, two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori & Rick Acuna and Lisa & Edward Nick, all of Concrete. Two precious granddaughters, Hayley & Heather Nick. One brother and sister-in-law, Duane & Katrina Johnson of Alger, an aunt & uncle Esther & Ray Burk of Sun City, CA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 31, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 410 Ball St., Sedro Woolley. Inurnment will be in the Sedro-Woolley Union Niche wall.

JOHNSON, Ardelle – A celebration of life for Ardelle Johnson of Bellingham was held and no funeral services will be held. Mrs. Johnson died Thursday Jan 13, 2000 at her home. She was 45. Born March 1, 1954 to Art and Eula (Mitchell) Johnson in Bellingham, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mrs. Johnson was an artist, crafter and seamstress. She loved quilting and cooking. Survivors include her husband, Warren J. McCutchen, of the family home; sons Anthony A. and Eric T. Joseph, both of Bellingham; friend and father of her children, Albert Joseph of Bellingham; and many other relatives. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Beatrice Lena, formerly of Lynden, died Monday, Sept. 8, 1997, in Camano Island. She was 87. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lynden Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Connor-Magee officiating. Born Sept. 15, 1909, to Robert and Carrie Tallin Blackburn in Seattle, she was raised in Arlington, Eastern Washington and Custer. She married Joseph Johnson on Nov. 19, 1932, in Lynden. Mrs. Johnson lived in Alaska and returned in 1942 to operate a dairy farm on Depot and Pangborn roads. She was a member of the Registered Guernsey Club of America and Delta Grange and was active in Lynden United Methodist Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband in 1990, infant son Darrell and brothers George Blackburn and Frank Blackburn. Survivors include sons Addison Johnson of Camano Island and Alerd Johnson of Anacortes, daughter Alison Johnson of Mount Vernon, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

JOHNSON, Bobbie D. of Bellingham, WA, passed away August 30, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 74. Bobbie was born September 24, 1922, in New Castle, Nebraska, to Anton and Lenore (Beller) Johnson. At age 7, his family moved to the Mohave Desert in California where he lived until he joined the Navy in 1940. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, a U.S. Navy Lt. Commander who retired after 27 years of service as a pilot. After retiring from the Navy, he and his family returned to Bellingham in 1973. He loved to do research in theoretical physics. Two brothers preceded him in death. He is survived by wife Ruth (Swan) whom he married on June 7, 1949 in Bellingham; daughter Melody Cocco of Lynden; 2 grandchildren, Tanya and Daniel Cocco of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Private services were held at Greenacres Memorial Park with Military Honors. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Carl A., 92, of 148 S. Garden St., died Sunday (Feb. 22, 1981) in a nursing home. Born April 27, 1888 in Sweden, he had been a Whatcom County resident for 90 years, including many years in the Clearbrook area. He was the longtime owner and operator of Carl A. Johnson Electric. He was a 54-year member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 191, Everett. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. His wife, Edith, died in 1978. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Feb 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Cecil O. "Teadie" age 84, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Mon. Feb. 17, 1997 in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson was born Aug. 3, 1912 in Nooksack, WA to August & Frieda Johnson, immigrants from Sweden. He lived in Nooksack, graduating from Nooksack High School and received his degree in agriculture from Washington State University. He married Elaine M. Berntsen of Bellingham on July 5, 1941. A veteran of WWII serving as a petty officer in the United States Coast Guard. His adult occupation was in the field of public health inspection as a meat and milk sanitarian for the City of Bellingham from 1937 to 1942 and for 26 yrs. as an Environmental Health Specialist with the Seattle-King County Health Department, primarily assigned to the farms and dairies of Whatcom county. He is survived by his wife, Elaine at the family home; son Tom and wife Mary Johnson of Tacoma, WA; daughter Barbara and husband Michael Jarboe of Anacortes, WA; granddaughter, Kirsten Jarboe and sister, Esther Whitney both of Bellingham. A large number of nieces and nephews who knew him as "Uncle Teed". He was a life time member and active helper/handyman at the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #194, Bellingham. While retired his wife and children traveled widely with him and he kept busy as a woodworker/carpenter building shelves, cabinets and gift "jimcracks". He was an avid visitor to the library often getting into a wide variety of issue discussions with his co-patrons. Teadie/dad was a gregarious, enigmatic, and entertaining man of great and varied interests but simple material desires. He was a great dad to many beyond his 2 natural children. He will be greatly missed. No formal services will be held at Mr. Johnson's request. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Charles Eldon, aged 21 years, a resident of the Laurel district for the past fourteen years, passed away at his home Thursday morning, (April 8, 1943). He leaves to survive his widow, Winifred and infant son, Charles, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Johnson; one sister, Lucile, all at the home, Route 2, Lynden; three brothers, Anton L. Johnson, of Marysville, Myrl Johnson, U.S. Navy, and Kenneth Johnson at home. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 12, at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. Dick A. DeYoung officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

JOHNSON, Charlotte M. - Graveside services for Charlotte M. Johnson of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Gary Morrille officiating. Mrs. Johnson of 3141 Kelly Road died Monday, Feb. 7, 1994, at her home. She was 87. Born April 22, 1906, to Fred and Anora MacArthy Jarvis in Sedro-Woolley, she married Clyde Johnson 38 years ago in Bellingham. A homemaker, she enjoyed yard work and gardening and attended Sacred Heart Church. Survivors include her husband of the family home; brother Clyde Jarvis of Agate Bay; sisters Mildred Rowe of Agate Bay and Margaret Johnson of Sedro-Woolley; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jern-LeVeck Funeral Home in Bellingham.

JOHNSON, Cheryl Louise, age 4 months of Hamlin Street, Ferndale, passed away Thursday, June 17, (1965), in Seattle. She is survived by her mother, Vivian Johnson; 3 brothers, David, Joseph, and Jackie, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Tom of the Lummi Reservation. Graveside services will be conducted at the Lummi Cemetery Saturday, June 19, at 11 a.m. under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home with Mr. Francis Jefferson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 1965) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Clara, age 93, passed away peacefully at her son's home on February 16, 2004. She was born September 12, 1910 in Marietta, WA to Icelandic immigrants Steine and Augustina Goodman. Clara married H. Gus Johnson on December 24, 1934 in Bellingham. Clara was a lifelong Whatcom County resident, living 90 years of her life within a short distance of the original homestead her parents built in Whatcom County, in the community of Marietta, west of Bellingham. Preceding her in death were her husband, H. Gus Johnson on December 3, 1974; son Noel Stephan Johnson on August 3, 1973; brothers Arthur, Louis, August, and Arnold Goodman. Survivors include son Jerry and wife Nellie Johnson of Bellingham; grandsons, Leif and wife Kelly Johnson of Bellingham; Ryan Johnson of Bellingham and granddaughter, Dana Johnson of Vancouver WA; great grandchildren William and Bailey Molnar of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and other relatives.
Clara in her early years of marriage worked for Dr. Eric Johnson in Bellingham as a bookkeeper. She was actively involved in the Marietta community, including Marietta elementary school P.T.A., Marietta Grange, and serving as a volunteer in the Marietta District precinct voting polling place. She also was a member of the ladies of Freyja Club, an Icelandic ladies charitable organization in Bellingham. Clara enjoyed country living, being close to nature and all its wonders. She enjoyed the seasonal changes, and kept yearly records of temperatures and weather conditions on her calendars. As a lifelong hobby, she took many pictures with her camera as well as newspaper clippings from the Bellingham Herald and made many scrap books of significant family, community, and world events that were meaningful to her. She loved family values, and thoroughly enjoyed her time spent visiting and entertaining family and friends, many of whom were of Icelandic descent. She always had a fresh pot of percolated coffee brewing and some sort of treat ready for those who came to visit at her home. Clara was an excellent baker. Her homemade apple pies and cinnamon rolls were a special treat, thoroughly enjoyed by family and friends. Clara was a grand lady! Her upbeat, positive attitude, laughter, and generosity will long be remembered by those who knew and loved her. At Clara's request no services will be held.

JOHNSON, David G., age 62, of 3434 Northwest Ave passed away Sat., Oct. 28, 1978 in Bham. A life resident of Bham, Mr. Johnson was a member of Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289 F&AM, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion and the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. He was a Veteran of the Army Air Corps and was retired from Mt. Baker Plywood in 1968 where he was one of the first shareholders. Surviving are his wife Alma J., 1 son Mr. Brad L. Johnson of Portland, Ore., 1 daughter Mrs. Carol L. Baldwin of Mt. Vernon; 1 sister Mrs. Helen Orth of Anacortes; 2 grandchildren from Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be conducted Tues. Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m. at the Birchwood Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. Timothy Lann officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Oct 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Doris F. - A graveside inurnment service for Doris F. Johnson will be at 11: 30 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center. She was 90. Born July 3, 1907, to Clinton and Ethel Dunaway Butterfield in Newman Grove, Neb., she married Carl Johnson on July 19, 1927, in Nebraska. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband in 1971 and a son, Carl Johnson, in 1996. Survivors include son Duane Johnson of Bellingham, sisters Nona Sanderson of Eugene, Ore., and Shirley Hasselbach of St. Edwards, Neb., five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

JOHNSON, Dorothy, writer of the weekly "Remember When?" column for The Bellingham Herald, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1993 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 91. At her request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Born June 5, 1901, she was a resident of Whatcom County since 1927. Mrs. Johnson was an author and historian, with a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon in library science. She was a librarian at Bellingham Public Library from 1927 to 1940. She later was director of the Whatcom Museum of History and Art from 1959 to 1966, overseeing much of the museum's restoration after a fire destroyed the original structure in 1962. Mrs. Johnson wrote her weekly historical column for the Herald for more than 20 years, the last of which appeared Dec. 30, 1984. She took on the responsibility of indexing the first volume of Lottie Roeder Roth's two-volume work, "History of Whatcom County." After completing the project, she gave her work to the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies. Mrs. Johnson also published a book, "John A. Tennant: Early Pioneer and Preacher," in 1978. A member of Eastern Star and Congregational Church, Mrs. Johnson was a resident of Alderwood Park Convalescent Center the past three years. Survivors include sister Esther H. Ditmer of Aurora, Colo.; stepson Richard C. Johnson of Lacey; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle.

JOHNSON, Dorothy, age 85, passed away October 23, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Ferndale, May 2, 1921, she was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Johnson. Dorothy was an avid reader, loved to play cards and go to lunch with her family and friends. She is survived by son Danviel Quimby and wife Carol of Bellingham; daughter Virginia Ironmonger of Auburn; grandchildren Phillip Quimby, Daniel Quimby, Jr., Vicki Everson, Troy Ironmonger and 5 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday October 30, 2006 at Jerns Funeral Chapel at 1 p.m. with Mr. Bill Griffin officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Duane Robert, age 4 months of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, (1972). Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, 2 brothers, Christopher and Robert; grandparents, William Phair Sr., of Lummi, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson of Neah Bay; great grandparents Mrs. Agnes Phair of Lummi, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry of Bremerton; Samuel Johnson of Neah Bay; numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, January 15 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fr. John O'Sullivan officiating. Interment in Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1972) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edith – A memorial service for Edith "Betty" (Havey) Johnson of Seattle, formerly of Lummi Island, will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Lummi Island Congregational Church, with the Rev. Tom Hunter officiating. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000 in Seattle. She was 76. Born Nov. 12, 1923 to Joseph and Edith (Walsh) Havey in Erie, Pa., she lived in New York as a child and spent her early years in Connecticut and Virginia. Mrs. Johnson earned a degree in biology from William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Va. In 1945, she married Walter Johnson in Ridgewood, NJ. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and volunteered in school libraries and for her children's programs. She also founded the Children's Library at Tokeneke School in Darrien, Conn. She and her husband also bought and restored many homes, including 18th and 19th century buildings. In 1985, she moved to Lummi Island. In 1997, she moved to Horizon House in Seattle. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical societies and the Washington Athletic Club. She enjoyed reading biographies, mysteries, adventure and travel books. Her interests included gardening, weaving, quilting and other textile arts. She loved classical music and the symphony and theater. She also studied her family genealogy. Survivors include her husband of 55 years of Seattle; sons Thomas Johnson of Seattle and David Johnson of Washington, DC; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home of Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edith M., age 82, of 148 S. Garden St., B'ham, passed away Sunday, May 14, 1978. Born in Elmhurst, Ill., Mrs. Johnson moved to the Clearbrook area in 1905 and had resided there for many years. On June 18, 1913 she was married to her husband Carl in the Clearbrook Lutheran Church. Besides her husband Carl, she is survived by her son Raymond of Bellingham, 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 cousins in Illinois and numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed, May 17, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home. Rev. John Leaf officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edmund W., formerly of Whatcom County, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996, at home in Des Moines, Wash. He was 86. Born April 24, 1910, to Ole and Daisy Smith Johnson in Minot, N.D., he lived in Whatcom County until moving to Seattle in 1961. Mr. Johnson worked as a farmer and welder. Survivors include his wife, Luella; daughters Susan Femenella and Lee Frausto, both of Seattle; and son George Johnson of Anchorage, Alaska.

JOHNSON, Edna Ingeborg, age 91, of Bellingham, WA went home to be with the Lord Aug. 11, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born June 3, 1906, on a small farm in Vora, Finland to Fredrik & Lisa Greta (Prast) Westerlund. Her grandfather and father were miners and worked in both South Africa and America. Her grandfather died at an early age while he was in this country and her father died in a mining accident while working in America when Edna was 13 years old. Remaining in Finland, Lisa Greta and her daughter Edna maintained the family farm. In later teenage years, Edna married Edwin M. Johnson in Finland. Their only child, a daughter, died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson came to the United States in 1948 and resided in Tacoma, WA, where Edna worked for various families (while learning English) before moving to Bellingham. In Bellingham she worked as a hotel manager employed by Parberry Iron & Metal and enjoyed her job and worked until the age of 72. Edna was a dedicated care-giver to Edwin M. Johnson, her beloved Uncle Erik A. Erickson, and friend Stanley Lynch. She retained a zest for living with faith in God, a keen sense of humor, generosity and a compassion for others. Always young-at-heart, Edna attracted friends of all ages. We will remember the sparkle in Edna's eyes and her spirited endurance. With cute appearance and personality, she was fun to be with. Friends often likened Edna to a "mom" or "gramma". The phone chats, hospitality and "little cottage", patient listening, wise advice, and quick wit will be dearly missed. But with love and gratitude in our hearts, we thank God for enriching our memories because of Edna Johnson and the influence of her life on family, friends, and neighbors. Through the years she retained her heritage, exchanged frequent contact with loved ones in Finland, and helped others in immigrate from Finland to America in earlier years. Edna Johnson's many local friends and frequent, close personal associations (with related ties to Finland) include: Dennis & Rauni Higley of Sandy, UT; Howard and Berit Jones of Tucson, AZ; 7 cousins in Finland, including Elin Nikus and family; Torbjorn Rolf, wife EevaLiisa Nikus and family of Ylojarvi; and Dagmar Jakobsson and family of Oravais. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 26, 1997, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Cremation will follow with burial in Finland. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Edward John, age 85, of Route 3, city, passed away suddenly at his home Monday morning, April 3, (1950). Mr. Johnson was a farmer and had been a resident of this community for the past 65 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Alma at home; a daughter, Mrs. Violet Crutcher, and four grandsons, all of Route 3, city. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. O. A. Jacobson officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

JOHNSON, Elaine M., 83, formerly of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, July 1, 2002, at Alliance Living Community in Anacortes, WA. Elaine was born June 6, 1919 in Blaine, WA to Tom and Sena Berntsen. She lived most of her life in Bellingham, WA. She married Cecil O. Johnson on July 5, 1941. Elaine was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She loved to dance, play cards and most of all spend time with her family and friends. In the 60's she worked at Town and Country Casuals in Bellingham and we think working there was as much a social event for her as it was a job. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Michael Jarboe of Anacortes; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Mary Johnson of Tacoma; and her special granddaughter and husband, Kirsten Jarboe-Davis and Christopher Davis of Marysville. She is also survived by numerous cousins. Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of her life at the Bellingham Elk's Lodge on Monday, July 22, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Cremation is under the direction of Evans Funeral Home, Anacortes.

JOHNSON, Elson, who was born at Nooksack, died today (Nov. 23, 1932) at his home at Portage, Lummi reservation, aged 36 years, after several months' illness. He was a member of the Methodist church at Nooksack. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mrs. Margaret Johnson; one son, Joe; two daughters, Julia and Ruby; two brothers, Willis, of Portage, and David, Deming, and one sister, Mrs. Richard George, Deming. Homer Mark will make the funeral announcements. Graveside funeral rites will be held in Lummi reservation cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Friday for Elson Johnson. G. G. Thero, missionary, will officiate. Burial will be in charge of the Homer Mark mortuary.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23,24 Nov 1932) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ernest Joseph, 85, of Bellingham, died Sunday, May 25, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born April 7, 1912 in Ward County, ND to John P. and Nelcina (Clemensen) Johnson and was a Whatcom Co. resident for 69 years. He was a 1930 graduate of Ferndale High School and a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School and American Institute of Banking. Mr. Johnson married Mary Alice Erickson January 18, 1936 in Bellingham. He began his career at Bellingham National Bank in 1930 as a messenger. He retired in August of 1974 after 44 years of service and held the title of Vice President and Cashier. Mr. Johnson was a member of B.N.B. board of directors from 1965 until 1984; a member of Bellingham Kiwanis since March 15, 1960 and served as president in 1972. He was a member of Elks Lodge #194, board member of United Good Neighbors for 6 years, member and president of Bellingham Assn. of Credit Men and an active member of First Congregational Church for 50 years. His interests included golfing, gardening, hunting and fishing, playing bridge and travel. Survivors: wife Alice Johnson of Bellingham; daughters, Lynne Yurovchak of Bellingham, Carol Meetze of Poway, CA, Mary Phillips of San Diego, CA; sons, Keith Johnson of Bellingham, Kenneth Johnson of Monterey, CA, Bruce Johnson of Westfield, NJ; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial service will be held Thursday, May 29, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at First Congregational Church with Rev. Cynthia Bauleke and Rev. Donel McClellan officiating. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Ernest William, age 78 years of 1311 State Street passed away in a Bellingham Hospital Friday, November 27, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. Johnson had been a resident of Bellingham and Ferndale for the past 18 years. Survivors include one nephew, Loyd Johnson of Portland; one niece, May Williams, also of Portland; and three cousins, Ed Swenson and Mrs. Willis Holm, both of Ferndale. Graveside services will be conducted, under the direction of the Moles' Monroe Funeral Home, Tuesday, December 1, at 2:30 p.m. at the Enterprise Cemetery, with the Rev. Ben Bertell officiating.

JOHNSON, Ethel M., age 90, of 702 32nd St., died Wed., Sept. 25, 1991. She was a retired teacher with the Bellingham School District teaching at Columbia until retirement in 1965. Ethel is survived by six nieces, Edna Maleng, Mable Jordan, Inez Steiner, Ann Panchot, Margaret Reimer, Diane Reinhardt; seven nephews, Don Swanson, Bryce Tilton, Bruce Swanson, Roger Swanson, Roy Swanson, Dave Swanson, and Mike Swanson. Numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Sat. 9 a.m.-12, Mon. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Graveside services Monday, Sept. 30, 1991 at 3 p.m., Greenacres Cemetery, Pastor John Leaf officiating. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. May 31, 1901, in Black River, MN to Andrew and Louise Berquist Swanson. She moved with her family in 1903 to the Clearbrook area, where the family operated a store for many years. Her husband, Herb Johnson died on July 14, 1979.]

JOHNSON, Eula Maxine, of 409 York St. died Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 71. At her request, no service will be held. Burial was in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born June 15, 1926, to John and Lydia Breedlove Mitchell in Grandview, she moved to Whatcom County as a teen-ager and graduated from Blaine High School. Mrs. Johnson worked as a switchboard operator for the local telephone company and operated a bakery in Blaine with her husband, Art. She attended Assembly of God Church in Blaine for many years and was known for her encouragement and support of troubled youth. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband in 1982. Survivors include daughter Ardelle Johnson of Blaine, two grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

JOHNSON, Fernie M., 77, 9872 Harvey Rd, Blaine, passed away April 23, 1992 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Feb. 13, 1915 in Montevideo, MN and moved to Blaine in 1955. Survivors are his 3 daughters, Marlene Vander Woude of Bellingham, Marsha and husband Leonard Wall of Blaine and Amy Johnson also of Blaine; 3 sisters, Mary Ann Nelson of Sunnyside, WA; Blanche Backowski of Boston and Jeanette Greenwood of Minnesota; 5 grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all the friends he used to visit in the Blaine area. A funeral service will be 11 am Monday April 27, 1992 at the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Apr 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, George A., 84, 1412 Humboldt St., died Monday. He had been a Bellingham and Ferndale resident since 1935. Mr. Johnson was a World War I Army Veteran and was a member of Kulshan American Legion Post and the Bellingham Senior Citizens. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; two daughters, Kathryn St. John of Walla Walla and Ruth Jensen of Seattle; a sister Grace Twiss of Vancouver, B.C., and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, George M., passed away on January 22, 2002. He was born August 4, 1927 in Bellingham to John and Celest Johnson. George served in the U. S. Army and was a retired Bellingham fire fighter. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and was a 4H leader of Sig's Saddle Tramps in the 70's. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter and son-in-law Wendy and Henry Vossbeck; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, George and Patti Johnson, and John and Betty Johnson; 4 grandchildren; brother Richard Johnson; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Jim Johnson. No services will be held at his request.

JOHNSON, Gertrude Elvin "Trudy" - A memorial service for retired nurse Gertrude Elvin "Trudy" Johnson, 75, will begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane. Mrs. Johnson, a 10-year resident of Birch Bay Village, died Sunday in Blaine at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. She was born Gertrude Elvin Airth on Jan. 18, 1915, in New Westminster, B.C., the first daughter of Henry Clifford and Ruth Elvin Airth. Trained as a medical and psychiatric nurse, she graduated from Essondale Hospital in 1946 and worked as a nurse for many years. She lived in Richland, Othello, Spokane and briefly in Olympia before moving to Birch Bay in 1980. Affiliated with the Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Johnson was a past Matron of the Othello Branch No. 234. She also was a former Daughter of the Nile, El Karnak No. 6 in Spokane. Survivors include step-daughters Pat Hall of Arleta, Calif., and Betty Hunt of Van Nuys, Calif.; brother Clifford Airth of New Westminster; sisters Isabelle Elmore of Ladysmith, B.C., Evelyn Beaton of Cobble Hill, B.C., Ruth Airth of San Rafael, Calif., and Peggy Spencer of Vancouver, B.C.; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Gustave A., Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, went home to be with his Lord on August 31, 1991 after an extended illness. Mr, Johnson was born in Narvik, Norway on May 3, 1900. He was a W.W.I Veteran and served in both the Army and the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the Electrical Union for over 53 years and retired from Puget Sound Power and Light Company in 1962. He was an ordained minister and worked among with Nooksack Indians, and was a member of Calvary Temple in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by Nina M. Johnson and Alice N. Johnson. He is survived by: wife, Mary A. Johnson of Bellingham; daughter and son-in-law, Joanna and Maurice H. Haug of Sedro Woolley; grandchildren, Valerie A. Quigley and husband Scott of Bothell, Byron G. Haug of Yuma, Arizona, Andrew O. Haug and wife Lauri, of Sedro Woolley, Kenneth M. Haug of Sedro Woolley; 4 great-grandchildren, April and Ryan Haug of Sedro Woolley, and Michelle and Aaron Quigley of Botherll; sister-in-law, Thora Johnson of Tracyton, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Funeral services will be Thursday Sept. 5, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Strum, Calvary Temple officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Halldor B., aged 70, a resident of Blaine twenty years, died of a heart attack at his home Saturday afternoon. Mr. Johnson is survived by his widow and four daughter, Mrs. Minna Stevens, of Tacoma; Mrs. Sigridd Johnson, of Concrete; Mrs. Pet Faunders and Mrs. Steimum Bainter, both of Blaine; and a son, Corp. John Johnson, in Alaska. There are also five grandchildren. The body is resting at the McKenney mortuary with funeral announcement pending word from the son.

JOHNSON, Harold Emil, "Emo" passed away at Alderwood Convalescent Center, Bellingham, Oct. 19, 1997 at the age of 46. He was born to Arthur E. and Ruthmarie Johnson Swolgaard on Nov. 28, 1950 in Bellingham and was a life long resident. Emo was preceded in death by his father, aunt Norine Muller and his paternal grandparents. Survived by his son, Todd Johnson; maternal grandmother, Ruth Shirley; mother Ruthmarie Swolgaard; uncle Otto Muller; sisters Aileen Brock and husband Bert all of Bellingham; sisters Jean Johnson and Johnnie Cheatwood of Everson and Kathy Uglestaad of Milwaukee, OR; brothers, Eric Johnson of Pacific, WA and Chris Johnson and wife Vicki of Edmonds, WA; nieces and nephews. Emo was a kind and gentle spirit who marched to the beat of a different drummer. He loved the guitar, singing, fishing, nature and the outdoors, and had a great compassion and loyalty to his friends. Private family services will be held Wed., Oct. 22, 1997 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

JOHNSON, Harry, Bellingham resident Harry "Red" Johnson died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1992. He was 72. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Born Jan. 26, 1920 in Bellingham, Mr. Johnson served in the Army during World War II. He worked for 38 years for Seattle City Light as chief master pilot on Ross and Diablo lakes. He was a member of The Independent Order of Foresters. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his first wife Goldie Johnson on Jan. 10, 1985 and by his second wife Mayme Clifton Johnson on Jan. 30, 1991. Survivors include daughters Judi Morgan of Mount Vernon and Sharon Raffo of Priest River, Idaho; sons Ron Johnson of Mount Vernon and Michael Johnson and Craig Johnson, both of Bellingham; niece Bonnie Scutvick of Bellingham; four stepchildren; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Dec 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Hlifar Gus, 68, of 1796 Bayon Rd., died Tuesday (Dec. 3, 1974). A resident of Whatcom County for 66 years he was a retired chief deputy with the Sheriff's Department and had also served as undersheriff. He had been a deputy sheriff under three sheriffs, Con Axling, William Breuer and Bernie Reynolds. He also was a member of Whatcom Lodge 151 F&AM. Survivors are his widow Clara; son Jerry L. of Bellingham; granddaughter Dana Lee Johnson of Tacoma, grandson Leif Eric Johnson of Bellingham; three nieces, Lynn Zawicki of Lynden, Barbara Fox of Springfield, Ore, and Gail Winsauer of Seattle. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ida Oltman, age 89, passed away in Crescent City, California. She was a former member of Central Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive her daughter Margaret McClure and son-in-law Bob of Crescent City; granddaughter Kathleen Anderson of California; grandson Dan McClure of California granddaughter Martha Mooney of New York; 1 brother, Rudie Oltman of Shelton, Washington; 7 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wed., Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Leonard Erickson officiating. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Irene - A funeral for Irene Johnson of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Gary Graffwallner officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 78. Born April 23, 1919, to Alva and Edna Reeves Tyler in Malta, Idaho, she lived in Bellingham for 58 years. She married Ray Johnson on April 13, 1941, in Bellingham. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, Order of Eastern Star, and participated in the Lady Elks Card Luncheon. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She was preceded in death by five brothers. Survivors include her husband of the family home, sons Robert Johnson and Stephen Johnson, both of Bellingham, daughter Sandra Johnson of Anchorage, Alaska, four grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

JOHNSON, Irene Louise, age 81, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 in Bellingham. She was born February 17, 1930 in Bellingham to Lawrence and Katherene (Brown) Larcom and was a local resident all of her life. She graduated from Bellingham High School, and married Richard P. Johnson in 1947. Irene was active in the Retarded Children's Guild, and the Lake Padden Ladies Golf Club. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, crafts, canning, quilting and golf. She is survived by her husband of 63-years, Richard; 2 daughters, Diane Means of Bellingham and Susan Jones of Camano Island; 3 grandsons, Josh Kennedy of Marysville, Jade Kennedy of Sedro Woolley, and Casey Kennedy of Silver Lake; 6 great grandchildren; brother Don Larcom of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. No service will be held.

JOHNSON, Irene Madeline - A graveside service for Irene Madeline Johnson, formerly of College Place, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Blue Mountain Memorial Garden in Walla Walla. Mrs. Johnson died Friday, Sept. 19, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 90. Born July 7, 1907, to Horace and Claire Brossoit McLeod in Fall River, Mass., she married Benjamin Johnson May 3, 1932, in Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Johnson moved to College Place in 1952 and to Bellingham in 1989. She worked for Montgomery Ward and Davis-Kaiser Furniture Co. in Walla Walla and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Walla Walla and the National Association of Federal Retired Employees. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1983. Survivors include daughter Jean Jones of Bellingham, son Leonard Johnson of Fairfax, Va., sister Louise Soucy of San Clemente, Calif., brother Edmond McLeod of Shrewsbury, Mass., and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Iris (Ike) Melvin, 79, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away October 19, 2008 at his home in El Paso, Texas from cancer. Ike was born on July 23,1929, the son of Edna and Melvin Johnson. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Violet Johnstone and Rose Drachenburg. At the age of fifteen, he began working his summers at a large cattle ranch in Eastern Washington State. He continued his love of being a Cowboy and an outdoorsman throughout his life. Ike attended public schools in Bellingham. He then entered the Navy during the Korean War, while in the Navy in San Diego he met his wife, Connie Vaughn, at the Church of God in El Cajon, California. He used his G.I. bill to obtain a Bachelor's Degree at Seattle Pacific University and a Master's Degree in Education from Western Washington University. He taught math, science, and shop in Bellingham from 1960-1972. He and his family then moved to El Paso and taught vocational education classes and also taught part time at El Paso Community College and University of Texas in El Paso. In 1995, he retired after thirty-seven years of teaching. Retirement brought him time to follow his passion of volunteerism with his church, Cielo Vista, his jail ministry, and his participation with the Gideons. Ike also took every opportunity to fly fish, still pursuing his love of nature. His greatest love throughout his life always remained his walk with God. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Connie, and their three children, Jeanne Ruth, Joyce and husband Chuck Matteo, and Wesley. He also leaves six grandchildren, Jovan, Sam, Chris, Ralene, Andrea, and Darlene, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m. at Cielo Vista Church in El Paso, Texas with reception to follow. Burial service will be held graveside in Ferndale, Washington at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Jena Vera Jefferson, age 18 of Bellingham, passed away March 21, 1996 at her family home. Mrs. Johnson was born October 9, 1977 in Oregon City, OR to James Ostrand and Florence Geneva Julius Ostrand. Jena moved to Bellingham four years ago. She was a member of the Chief Corner Stone Church and was a student at the Lummi Tribal High School. She enjoyed playing Bingo. Jena is survived by husband, Jacob "Bud" Johnson and infant son, Michael Jade Jefferson Johnson of the family home, her three sisters Vanessa Ostrand of Bellingham, Valdeena Tsosie and Teresa Ahasteen of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother Jimmy Tsosie of Arizona; parents James Ostrand III of Oregon and mother Florence Geneva Julius Ostrand of Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents John Pius Julius and Katherine (Jack) Julius, Simon Jefferson and Florence (Wood) Jefferson, Maternal Grandparents Haynes John Julius, Vela Teresa (Jefferson) Julius; Paternal Grandparents James Ostrand II, Georgia Bobcock; Brother Russell Jean Tsosie; Uncle Gary Richard Julius; Aunt Valerie Teresa Julius; Uncle Michael Jay Julius, and Uncle Creig Alan Julius. A Christian Vigil Service will be held 7 p.m. Monday, March 25, 1996 and a Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 1996, all in the Lummi Neighborhood Facility officiated by Vincent Misanes, Henry Misanes and Vern Shanberg. Burial will be in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Jennie Elizabeth "Betty" passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003. She was 86, born Jan. 11, 1917 in Blaine to John and Josie (Anderson) Stevens. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Gunner E. Johnson three brothers and two sisters. Betty is survived by daughter Janet and husband Ted West three grandchildren 12 great grandchildren one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews, including Lois Bergman. Visitation will be on Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, John Theodore, age 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Halldor Johnson of Blaine, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1947. He is survived by his parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Olafson of Leslie, Sask.; grandmother, Mrs. Rosa Johnson of Blaine; four aunts, Rose Olafson, Mrs. R. J. Letourneau of Rosetown, Sask., Mrs. D. M. LaBelle of Cornell, Wis., Mrs. S. Sturlaugson of Richmond Beach, Wash.; four uncles, O. J. Olafson of Leslie, Sask., T. H. Olafson, of Unity, and M. O. and Edward Johnson of Blaine; and 20 cousins; two brothers, J. T. Johnson of Los Angeles and G. T. Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the McKinney funeral home with Rev. E. P. Thomas and Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating.
(From The Blaine Journal, January 9, 1947) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Josephine Emma - Graveside services for former Nooksack resident Josephine Emma Johnson, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Mount Angeles Cemetery in Port Angeles, with the Rev. Larry Nicholson officiating. Mrs. Johnson, who lived in Port Angeles, died Thursday (Sept. 14, 1989) at home. She was born Josephine Emma Handy in Nooksack, March 29, 1899. She grew up and went to school in Nooksack. She married her husband, Hugo Johnson, in the early 1920s in Seattle. He died in 1973, and their daughter, Jean, died in 1978. A homemaker, Mrs. Johnson was a member of Royal Neighbors of America, the Elks Auxiliary of Port Angeles and the Grandmothers Club of Port Angeles. She enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, and visiting with friends and family. Survivors include her son, Richard Johnson of Heisson, Wash.; two granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom live in Whatcom County. Arrangements are by Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel in Port Angeles.

JOHNSON, Kenneth Victor, 2400 Donovan St., Bellingham, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2003. Kenneth was born on Feb. 20, 1920 to Charles and Mabel Lane Johnson in Fairfield, Neb., and moved to the family farm on Ten Mile Road in Whatcom County in 1928. Mr. Johnson attended Meridian schools where he lettered in football and basketball for three years before graduating in 1938. Kenneth married Fern Dale Russell on March 23, 1940, and worked in a cedar mill in Seattle before moving back to Ten Mile Road where he and Fern acquired and ran the family dairy farm for many years. In addition to farming, Kenneth continued to work in the coal mines in Bellingham and in Alaska, and in the logging industry with his brothers-in-law Ed Helgeson and Tom Seelye. We went to work for Garrett Freightlines and retired after 20 years of service in 1979. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing and everything outdoors. He filled his years of retirement with gardening, golfing and helping his friends, family and community. He donated his driving, carpentry and gardening skills to his church, his neighbors, and through community assistance networks to strangers. Kenneth Johnson is survived by his wife, Fern, of the family home; and daughters Julia Stewart of Fairbanks, Alaska, Loretta and husband John Graham of Lynden, and Lawana and husband Jim Chapman of Ferndale. He was a beloved mentor of his 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

JOHNSON, Labertha Elva - Funeral services for Labertha Elva Johnson will be held at the St. Joachim Catholic church at Lummi reservation Thursday at 10 a.m. Rev. Father Martin J. Duggan will officiate. Burial will be in Lummi cemetery under Home Mark's direction. [d. Oct. 4, 1932]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Oct 1932) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Lawrence L., "Larry" a lifetime Bellingham resident, passed away Friday, July 18, 1997, at home. He was 88. Mr. Johnson was born in Bellingham on January 17, 1909 to John and Anna (Holm) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardis in 1986. Mr. Johnson was the oldest lifetime member of Central Lutheran Church, and was its head custodian for 17 years. He worked on the mail boat "Osage" which served the San Juan Islands, was employed at Thiel and Welter Home Furnishings store until their closure, and then worked at Bellingham Cold Storage until his retirement. Survivors include two daughter, Beverly and husband Jack Brownrigg of Bellingham, Dianne and husband Ron Fry of Fullerton, CA; 2 grandchildren, Michael and Leslie Fry of Bellingham; sister Jeanette Bentley of Ferndale; brothers Clarence Johnson of Bellingham; Gerhard "Johnny" and wife Mary Johnson of Bellingham; Lloyd Johnson of Darrington, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 22, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Homes.

JOHNSON, Linda J. died Thursday, Jan 28, 1999, in Bellingham. She was 50. Burial was in Nooksack Cemetery. A memorial service will be held later. Ms. Johnson was born May 11, 1948, in Japan. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Feb 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Lionel David Stuart - Memorial services for "Stuart" Johnson, 74, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Rev. Garrit W. Sheeres of the Third Christian Reformed Church and the Rev. Al Couttier of Bellingham Advent Christian Church officiating. Burial will precede the services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Sumas Cemetery. Visitation hours will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 11:30 am to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson, of 9179 Bloom Road in Lynden, died at his home Wednesday. He was born March 9, 1914, in Sumas and was graduated from Sumas-Nooksack High School. He was a farmer for many years and owned and he operated Mt. Baker Fuel Co. between 1960 and 1982. Mr. Johnson married Ann Marie Zwiers in November 1938. She died in February 1972. He married Johanna Lenssen Aug. 23, 1974. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Lyle and Eldon Johnson of Everson; two daughters, Linda Dickenson of Bellingham and Lenore Lewis of Yakima; nine stepsons; three stepdaughters; seven grandchildren; 36 step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; one step-great-grandchild's two brothers, Mas Johnson of Bellingham and Marvin Beebe of Blaine; and a sister, Marlene Forester of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Louise passed away peacefully on December 2, 2001. She was born in Ten Mile on May 4, 1914 to Joseph and Hannah Myers. She lived in Whatcom County her entire life. Louise's parents both died when she was sixteen years old. She finished high school and put herself through Bellingham Normal School. Her first year of teaching was in a one-room school house on Waldron Island where she performed not only as the only teacher on the Island, but also as the caretaker/janitor of the school. Louise was independent with an adventurous spirit. In her early 20s she hitchhiked to Detroit to pick up her brand new 1936 Chevy, which she was able to purchase as a teacher. She retired from her teaching career in 1974, where she taught remedial teaching for 18 years. After retiring, Louise wrote and published the locally acclaimed Tales of Ten Mile. She is survived by her sister Esther Lamoreaux of Bellingham; her children, Karen Nims of Seattle, Irene Myers and husband David of Sidney, B.C. and Marvin Johnson of Laurel; 3 grandsons, Robert Nims and wife Michelle, Patrick Nims and wife Thelxie and Michael Myers all of Seattle; and three great grandchildren, Keteah, Alexis and Basil Nims. Louise was active in community and church groups, including RSVP and was a lifetime member of the Laurel Home Extension Club. She volunteered as a tutor and helped Greek, Cambodian, Korean and Vietnamese immigrants learn English and adjust to American life. She also served as a Foster Mother to several children and for many years opened her home to those needing a place to live. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, golfing, playing bridge and other activities with her friends and family. Louise was the matriarch of the family hosting the family Christmas dinner for almost 70 years. Following a family graveside services at the Ten Mile Cemetery, a Memorial Service to celebrate Louise's life will be conducted by Rev. Donel McClellan, Rev. Jennifer Russell at 12:30 on Thursday, December 6 at the First Congregational Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Luther E., age 71 of 924 W. Smith Rd., Bellingham, passed away Sun., Oct. 16, (1977) Mr. Johnson came to the Ferndale area in 1947 and retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service and was a WWII Veteran. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had been married for 26 years. He is survived by his wife Esther; 2 brothers Ervin of Prine Ville, Ore., and Vernon of Portland; 4 sisters Sudie Powis, Letha Mae Strickland both of Oklahoma City, Okla., Geneva Arnold of Tulsa, Okla., Myrtle Norton of Springfield, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wed., Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Fischer officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Margaret, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was 94, born in Victoria, B.C. on February 16, 1915 to Daniel and Emma (Newinger) Bell. In 1976, Margaret and her husband Russell went on the Bicentennial Wagon Train. She had a lot of hobbies and especially loved crocheting. Margaret was preceded in death by her son Richard Johnson and her husband C. Russell Johnson. She is survived by her 5 children, Earl (Betsy) Johnson, Larry Johnson, Charles "Butch" (Susan) Johnson, Allen "Babe" Johnson and Lorele (Duane) Stark; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 7th, at 1:00 p.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. A reception at Greenacres MolesFuneral Home will follow the graveside service. Moles Funeral Homes Bayview Chapel Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Marie, 64, of Fullerton, Calif., died Tuesday (June 1, 1982)in a Bellingham hospital. She had been visiting in the area. She was born May 17, 1918, in Kansas. She is survived by her husband Edwin; three brothers, including John Eckert of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery, the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jun 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Marie J., age 93, passed away Sunday, January 11, 1998, in Bellingham, WA. She was born September 29, 1904. in Sylvana, WA, to John and Kari (Ness) Pederson. A Whatcom County resident for 63 years, Mrs. Johnson was a teacher. Preceding her in death were her husband James T. Johnson in 1983 and her daughter Carol Bos in 1996 in Burlington, WA. Survivors include her 2 grandchildren, Karen and Gary Plummer of Bellingham, Mark Box of Burlington, WA; 4 brothers, Joseph and Luella Pederson of Arlington, WA, Joel and Margit Pederson of Arlington, WA, Andy and Vera Pederson of Arlington, WA, Lester and Renie Pederson of Tacoma, WA; 2 sisters, Ruth Russell of Arlington, WA, Eileen and husband Joe Wilcox of Mt. Vernon, WA; 2 great-grandchildren, Amanda Plummer and Jordan Bos. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Reverend Marvin Knutzen officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Marvin Leroy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born on October 29, 1930 in Mission, British Columbia to Helmer and Margareta Augustine. At the age of three months, Mamie and Albert Johnson of Ferndale adopted him. Marvin passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2003 in Bellingham, WA. Marvin, a graduate of Ferndale High School class of 1949, lettered in football and baseball. During his high school years, he met his wife of fifty years, Doris Colleen Perry. They were married on September 23, 1953 in Ferndale at the United Methodist Church. Marvin, a life long dairy farmer, also worked for the Whatcom Builders for ten years. Many of his concrete works can be found throughout Whatcom County. In the 1980's, Marvin became joint owner with Enfred Lofdahl in a local sawmill. Lumber for many homes was cut from their mill. He later purchased and moved the business to Grandview Road, where it still stands today. Marvin's proudest accomplishment was his family. He was very devoted to them and spent the last decade watching his grandchildren grow. In any one week Marvin could be seen at many football, soccer, and basketball games, as well as musical concerts and other events. His hobbies included agate collecting, clam digging, hunting, and fishing . He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mildred; and brothers Al, Eric, and little Carl. Marvin is survived by his wife Doris Johnson of the family home; daughter Connie and husband Gerry Moreau; four sons, David Johnson and wife Barbara, Steve Johnson and wife Betsy, Myron Johnson and wife Cheryl, and Brian Johnson and wife Deanne, all of Ferndale; grandchildren Christopher Moreau and wife Katrina, Clayton Moreau and wife Camea, Casey Moreau and wife Jennie, all of Ferndale, Kyle Johnson and wife Christy of Mt. Vernon, Courtney Johnson of Las Vegas, Kara Johnson of Bellingham, Lydia Christensen and husband Bryan of Lynden, Angela Bradish and husband Jason of New York, Matthew, Michael, Mallory and Mitchel Johnson of Ferndale, Nathan Johnson of Spokane, and Jennifer Johnson of Ferndale; great-grandchildren Oliver and Audrey Moreau, Amanda Christensen, and Taylor Bradish; sisters Emmy Dullum, Thelma Kellock, Darlene Anderson, Edith Evans, and Helen Reid, all of Canada; and brother Leonard Augustine, and Carl Augustine, both of Canada. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2550 Thornton Rd., Ferndale. Committal services will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Mary Lawrence, age 68, of Seattle, passed away Thurs. Sept. 19, 1991 at Christa Senior Community. Mrs. Johnson was born in Calgary, Alberta, of June 30, 1923 to Joseph and Christina Toope. As a child, she moved to Vancouver, B.C., where she attended Crofton House Boarding School as a day pupil. After attending the University of British Columbia for a short time, she left during WWII in order to work in Banking. In 1945 Mrs. Johnson moved to Seattle, where she met and married Dan R. Johnson. During their married life, the Johnsons lived in Olympia, Port Townsend and Bellingham. While living in Bellingham, Mrs. Johnson helped open the Fairhaven branch of BNB and became the head teller at the branch. She later moved into a management position with BNB. She was a member of the American Bankers Assoc., the Science, Literature, Art Club in Port Townsend, private bridge clubs in Port Townsend and Olympia, was supportive of the PTA both in Olympia and Port Townsend, and also of the Cub Scouts, for whom she was a den mother for one year. Mrs. Johnson was always kind to anyone who needed a friend, and generous to various charitable causes, including the Lighthouse Mission and Salvation Army of Bellingham. She was also very active in Orthopedic Guilds, and worked to raise money both in Olympia and Port Townsend, she began the George Welch Orthopedic Guild. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed gardening, ballet, ballroom dancing, reading, traveling, and family and friends. She played duplicate bridge while living in Port Townsend and Bellingham. Preceded in death by her husband, Dan, in 1969, Mrs. Johnson is survived by: a son, Michael Johnson of Seattle; a daughter, Christina Tucker of Bellingham; a grandson, Christopher Tucker; a granddaughters, Laura Tucker of Bellingham and a cousin, Margaret Pfeiffer of Bothell. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wed. Sept. 25 at Crista Senior Community Center, 19393 Freemont, Seattle. A memorial service will be held in Bellingham at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 1991 at Westford Funeral Home. Chaplain David Passey will officiate. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Mayme A. Clifton, age 76, of 2520 Pacific St., Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 1991. Inurnment Graveside service Tues. Feb. 5, 1991, 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Feb 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

Johnson, Milford C., "Mel" 66, 3134 Cherrywood Ave died Monday (Feb. 13, 1984) in a Seattle hospital. A retired commercial fisherman, he was a lifetime resident of Bellingham, and was born here May 20, 1917. He is survived by his wife Maude, a son, two daughters, four grandchildren and a sister. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Milton C., 77, of North Bellingham died Wednesday (March 4, 1959) in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Johnson had lived in Whatcom County 56 years and for nine years was a director of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Assn. He is survived by his wife, Edna; a sister, Mrs. Theodore Bergman, and two nephews, Dean and Clyde Bergman, all of Bellingham, and a niece, Mrs. Joyce Rickerman of Cunningham of Adams County. Dr. W. Carl Calhoun will conduct private services Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Mar 1959) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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JOHNSON, Mona Havana, 94, of Bellingham, WA, died Saturday, January 11, 1997 at St. Frances Ext. Health Care. She was born December 7, 1902 in Amery, Wisconsin to Peter & Hannah (Jacobson) Hanson. Mrs. Johnson & her late husband Roy owned and operated Mona's Coffee Shop on Champion Street 1941-1952. In 1960 she married Clarence Johnson in Bellingham. She was a 61 year resident of Whatcom Co. & an active life member of the Sons of Norway. She loved flowers, working in the yard, animals & fishing. Survived by her husband Clarence Johnson of Bellingham; step-sons, Douglas Johnson of Alameda, CA; granddaughter, Lisa Johnson of Sidney, Australia; niece, Dolores Wassenaar of Everson; great nephews, Lee Wassenaar of Lynden & Bob Wassenaar of Everson; great nieces, Lori of Bellingham, Shelly of Reno, Nevada, Vicki & Bobbi Dee of Modesto, CA; 9 great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Montana Nicole - A graveside service for Montana Nicole Johnson, infant daughter of Steven and Jodilynn Hickey Johnson, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery with evangelist Jack Keller officiating. Montana was born Monday, Feb. 2, 1997, in Detroit, but died shortly after her birth. She was preceded in death by an infant sister Elizabeth in 1989. Survivors include grandparents Joe and Theresa Hickey of Lynden and Lawana and Jim Chapman of Ferndale, great-grandparents August and Florence Rasmussen and RosaLee Hickey of Lynden, and Kenneth and Fern Johnson of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Nellie E. - Services for former Bellingham resident Nellie E. "Billie" Johnson, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Sedro-Woolley. She was Mrs. Badgeley most of the time she lived in Bellingham. Mrs. Johnson, of 824 Township St., Sedro-Woolley, died Friday (Sept. 13, 1991) at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. She was born Nellie E. Wharton on June 27, 1908, in Indiana, to James and Ida Mae Wharton. She married Cyrus Badgeley in Indiana in 1936. In 1938, the couple moved to Bellingham, where they lived for many years. In 1966, they moved to Vancouver, Wash. Mr. Badgeley died ten years later. Mrs. Badgeley married Oscar Johnson in 1977, and the couple moved to Sedro-Woolley, where they lived ever since. Survivors include her husband, of Sedro-Woolley; her daughters Patricia Park of Bellingham, Rosalyn King of Vancouver, Wash., Marilyn Loushin of Beaver, and Barbara Anders of Port Angeles; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

JOHNSON, Nellie H. of Sumas will be from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sumas Advent Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Osborn officiating. Burial will be Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Burien. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday Dec. 31, 1996, at Christian Health Care Center. She was 78. Born Feb. 3, 1918 to John and Adriana Biesheuvel Hammingh near Litchville, N.D., she graduated from Sumas-Nooksack High School in 1935. She married Kenneth Johnson in 1942 in Seattle. Mrs. Johnson worked as a customer service representative for many years at Seattle Trust and Savings Bank. She attended Sumas Advent Christian Church and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and cooking. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband in 1986. She returned to Sumas in 1993. Survivors include brother Don Hammingh of Sumas, sister Theresa Hamstra of Lynden and numerous other relatives.

JOHNSON, Noel, 34, 4073 Hoss Road, Bellingham, was lost overboard and is presumed drowned following an accident aboard the fishing boat Sydney Jones in Alaskan waters at about 8 p.m. Friday night. The fishing season had been closed and the boat returning when the accident occurred. Apparently Johnson had lowered a bucket to check the depth of the water and was pulled over the side about 40 miles west of Cordova off Point Gravina. A two-hour search with the aid of 20 boats and a plane was conducted until darkness without results. Authorities said the water in the area is deep. Johnson was a fisherman by profession, born in Bellingham and a graduate of Bellingham High. No plans for memorial services have been made yet. He is survived by a daughter, Dana Lee Johnson, a brother, Jerry Johnson and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gus Johnson. His father is former chief deputy in the Whatcom County Sheriff's Department. [A memorial services was held 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 1973 at Westford Funeral Home.]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Oscar A., age 89, of B'ham, passed away Sat, April 8, 1978. He is survived by a niece, Mary Larson of Seattle. A nephew, Loren Johnson of Pacific, WA. Cremation was held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Apr 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Richard J. (Buck), age 36 of 9804 NE 106th St., Kirkland, Wash., passed away March 8, 1978. Mr. Johnson was a life resident of this community, was a truck driver, graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1960. Survivors are his wife Leona "Misty," a son Richard James Johnson Jr., Port Angeles, Wash.; 1 daughter Stacy Ellen Johnson at home; parents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson, City; 4 brothers Earl of Eugene, Oregon; Larry of Forks, Wash.; Charles of Bothell and Allen of this city; 1 sister Mrs. Lorele Schaefer, Kirkland. Services will be conduced by Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Monday March 13, 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial at Woodlawn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Mar 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Robert A. - A memorial service for Robert A. Johnson of Sudden Valley will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at First Congregational Church in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, in Bellingham. He was 85. Born Feb. 18, 1914, to Angus and Alta (Huddleston) Johnson in Seattle, he earned a bachelor's degree in forestry from the University of California in 1938. On March 17, 1940, he married Iris Straefer in Berkeley, Calif. Mr. Johnson was a plant manager for J. H. Baxter Co. in Washington, Oregon and California for 40 years. He was a member of First Congregational Church and Bellingham Golf & Country Club and a former member of Sudden Valley Golf Club. He enjoyed golf, fishing, skiing, traveling and gardening. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; daughter Diane Eward of Richmond, B.C.; sons Clint Johnson of Berkeley, Steve Johnson of Seattle and Bob Johnson of Ladner, B.C.; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Ronald Howard, 54, of Anacortes, died Tuesday August 5, 1997 in Bellingham of cancer. He was born on July 1, 1943 in Seattle, the son of Sam and Willo Johnson. Ron's family moved from Seattle to Bellingham in 1950 where Ron was raised and had received his schooling, graduating from Meridian High. Upon graduation, Ron entered the U.S. Navy and served a Naval Tour of Duty on a destroyer. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union #505. Ron moved to Anacortes in 1977 where he started his own business as a furniture stripper and refinisher. He was preceded in death by his father Sam in 1985, and is survived by his mother Willo Johnson of Bellingham, brother Kenneth Johnson of Marysville, WA, one nephew and three nieces. Graveside services will be Friday, August 8, 1997 2:00 p.m. at Fern Hill Cemetery in Anacortes with Pastor Ricard Spencer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.

JOHNSON, Ronald James - A graveside service for Ronald James Johnson will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church officiating. Mr. Johnson, a lifetime resident of Bellingham, died Thursday, Sept. 2, (1999) in Bellingham. He was 65. He was born Nov. 11, 1933 to Arthur and Arlene (Duppenthaler) Johnson in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Lynden Post No. 9301 VFW. He worked as a logger and enjoyed home remodeling, gardening and baby-sitting. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Johnson; mother Arlene Watkins; and stepfather Russell Watkins. Survivors include brothers Arthur Surdain Johnson Jr., Russell Watkins and Gary Watkins, all of Bellingham; sisters Pauline Vert of Tacoma and Marilyn Perry of Bellingham; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today and Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 am to noon Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Sep 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ronald R. (Ronnie), age 55, of Everson, WA, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 1997, in Everson. He was born in Bellingham on July 4, 1942. Ronnie enjoyed going fishing and crabbing with his nephew Travis. At camp Horizon, he won honors for Best Harmonica Player, Best Guitar Player, and for the monthly Spin Dance. Ronnie loved life! He loved building shelves and working with his tools, watching wrestling, playing his guitar and harmonica. He also enjoyed a good game of checkers and pool. He was predeceased by his parents Donald Johnson and Marjorie Riffe-Johnson of Bellingham. Survivors include his: sister Connie Marshall of Everson, WA; nephew Travis Perry of Bellingham; niece Tracy Perry of Everson, great-nephews Steven Perry and Kyle Perry of Bellingham; great-niece Ashley Buskala of Deming; Aunt Marie Roland of Coupeville; Cousins Sam Brandt and Gary Brandt of Bellingham; and best friend Jim Hanowell. Arrangements are pending at Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Roy K., age 88, of Bellingham, formerly of Wenatchee, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, Tuesday, March 210 (sic), 2007. He was born December 22, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois to John K. and Hjordis Johnson. Roy married Dorothy Kyle October 24, 1942 in New York City, New York and served in the U.S. Army Transport Service during WWII. He was employed for 24 years as a Chief Engineer for the Washington State Ferries. Roy's hobbies included photography, woodworking and spending time in the outdoors. Roy is survived by his wife, Dorothy K. Johnson of Bellingham, son Erik and his wife Vicki Johnson of Ferndale; daughter Lyn Cammarota of Bridgewater, New Jersey; brother Howard and his wife Ruth Johnson of Florida. Grandchildren Lisa and her husband Michael Naturile, Emily, Jan, Alex, Olivia and Elliot Johnson, and other relatives. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, March 25, 2007, 2 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Road, Ferndale, with his son, Erick Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Russell, formerly of Bellingham, passed away February 22, 2002 in Tonasket, Washington. He is survived by his wife Margaret; his brother Clyde and his sons, Earl, Larry, Charles, Allen; and his daughter Lorele. His one son Richard preceded in death. Russell is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be a lunch held at the Deming Log Show Grounds following the Services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ruth Nadine, 82, of 1412 Humboldt St, died Friday (June 7, 1974). Mrs. Johnson had been a resident of the Ferndale and Bellingham area since 1935, and was a member of the Bellingham Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Johnson on May 26. She is survived by two daughters, Katherine St. John of Walla Walla and Ruth Jensen of Seattle; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jun 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Sadie Lee - A memorial service will be held for Sadie Lee Johnson, January 3, beginning at 2:15 p.m. at the Glen Echo Community Club near Everson. A potluck will follow. A 1994 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School, Sadie loved art and many sports, including softball, volleyball, karate, gymnastics, hiking, and skiing. Her passion was snowboarding, though, which she discovered at Mt. Baker and which led her to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Sadie lived at Jackson Hole the last two winters and became one of the top snowboarders there. Sadie died in a snowboarding accident at Jackson Hole on December 17, (1997). She was boarding with friends and was killed instantly. Family and friends remember Sadie as a vibrant, generous, big-hearted, high spirited, creative and passionate individual. "She was doing what she loved," said her father Fred Johnson. She is survived by her father and mother, Fred and Dale Johnson of Everson; sisters Heather, Jessica and Shani; grandmother Joy Ellis of Bellingham; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. [b. Nov. 3, 1975 Everson, WA]

JOHNSON, Solveig, age 82, passed away Sunday, June 26, at a Bellingham hospital after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Franklin Johnson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 30 at the McKinney Funeral Home, with Rev. A. E. Kristjanson officiating. Interment in the Blaine cemetery. Out of town people who came for the service were Miss Emma Scheving, Miss Valdina Gislason, Mrs. Robert E. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomasson, Mr. and Mrs. Don Altman, Ernest Wulff and Mrs. Doris McNallie all from Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Dalstead from Anacortes and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gislason from Vancouver, B.C.
(From The Blaine Journal, July 7, 1955) Submitted by John Rausch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Stanley J., age 76, passed away July 19, 2005 after fighting cancer for 15 years. He was born in Burwell, NE, and moved to Oregon and then to Washington. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII. He was a licensed barber. In 1976 he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was an active member in Gospel Tabernacle Church in Everett, WA, assisting in the radio broadcasts. He later attended Word of Life in Lynden, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He leaves behind family members Marjorie, step-daughter Linda, son-in-law Jon Pendergraft and grandchildren Angie and John Pendergraft. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Lynden, WA, officiated by Rev. Arvin Sorge, Rev. Bill Ballard and Rev. Don Linder. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Thresia M., age 78, of Bellingham, passed away Fri. Oct. 18, 1991 at a local nursing care facility. Mrs. Johnson was born Dec. 26, 1912 in White Earth, No. Dakota to Harry and Anastasia Amos. As a young child, Mrs. Johnson came to Whatcom County. She married Randolph E. Johnson in Bellingham in 1947. Mrs. Johnson was the owner of Hilltop Cafe and also worked as a retail sales clerk. Her hobbies were bird watching & gardening; she was past president of Carl Cozier PTA; member of Assumption Church and Catholic Daughters of America and VFW Auxiliary No. 1585. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband Rudolph of the family home; a son, Larry Johnson & wife Renee of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Sandy Reynolds & husband Mick of Bellingham, Marlyn Freeman & husband Del of Bellingham; a brother, Richard Amos & wife Bea of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Harriet Parsons of Bellingham, Stella LaPlant & husband Landon of Maryland; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. at Assumption Church, Father Jim Lee officiated. A Vigil service was held at Westford Funeral Home Mon. Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Tillie H. - A graveside inurnment service for Tillie H. Johnson of Lynden will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Haynie Cemetery, with the Rev. Donald E. Walter officiating. Mrs. Johnson died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at her home. She was 85. Born April 14, 1914, near Boston, she had been a Whatcom County resident since 1945. In 1930, she married Marshall Johnson. They lived in Birch Bay before moving to Lynden in the 1970s. He died in 1980. Survivors include a sister in Arizona and many nieces, nephews and other relatives throughout the Midwest. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.

JOHNSON, Trista Carol, age 85, of Walnut St., Bellingham, passed away Friday, May 9, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born May 2, 1912, in Summer Lake, OR to Frank and Mamie (Deuel) Basinger and had been a Whatcom County resident since 1945. Mrs. Johnson was active in her church, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was also an active member of United Commercial Travelers of America and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #194. Trista loved playing bridge and enjoyed music. She was blessed with a loving family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nate T. Johnson on Dec. 19, 1981. Survivors include sons, Ronald Johnson of Bellingham, Gerald Johnson of Seattle, and James Johnson of Lancaster, CA; grandchildren: Daniel Johnson, David Johnson, Gary Johnson, Wesley Johnson, Brian Suiter, and Brenda Suiter. A memorial service will be held Wed., May 14, 4:00 p.m. at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bellingham. Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

JOHNSON, Willard Buckeye - A memorial service for Willard "Willy" Buckeye Johnson will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Bellingham with Robert North officiating. Mr. Johnson died of a heart attack Sunday, May 11, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 82. Born July 14, 1914, in Lacombe, Alberta, he was a local resident since 1926 and attended Whatcom High School. Mr. Johnson worked as several trades, including auto mechanics. He enjoyed collecting watches and and visiting with friends at the Horseshoe Restaurant. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Susan Femenella of Seattle.

JOHNSON, Winifred Hazel - A memorial service for Winifred Hazel Johnson, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dick Vriesman officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Sumas Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in California. She was 88. She was born May 2, 1911, to Mary McKay and George W. Weide in Clearbrook. Mrs. Johnson lived in Marysville for several years before moving to California. She worked as a bookkeeper in Hollywood and retired to Sunnyvale, Calif. She was preceded in death by husband Howard Johnson and son Robert J. Johnson. Survivors include brother Milton Weide of Mill Creek, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

JOHNSTON, Alex - The family and friends of Alex Johnston are deeply saddened by his death after a tragic accident on March 1, 2002. The seventh and youngest child of Kenneth and Theresa Johnston of Bellingham, Alex was born on November 29, 1967. He grew up in Bellingham where he attended Assumption School ('82), Sehome High School ('86) and Bellingham Technical College. Alex worked at Parkway Chevron, Bellingham Frozen Foods, Riverside Roofing, and Seafirst Roofing while he learned the trades of being a mechanic, roofer, and sheet metal worker. In 1998 Alex joined the Sheetmetal Workers Union, Local 66, and was employed by Northshore Sheetmetal as a lead foreman and journeyman sheet metal worker. His hard work and dedication earned him praise and respect from his employers and coworkers alike. Sheet metal work on Harrison Hospital in Silverdale, WA, the pavilion and horse barns at Emerald Downs, Renton, WA, and Providence Hospital, Everett, WA are just a few of the many projects under Alexas responsibility. Alex is survived by his wife Vicki (Reynolds) and daughters Kelsey (four years), and Kenna (six months) of Marysville, WA his mother Theresa R. Johnston of Bellingham his brothers and sisters: Carl Johnston, Joyce Engels, and Dean Johnston of Bellingham, Laura Mallahan and Marvin Johnston of Everett, WA, and Robert Johnston of Bremerton and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth R. Johnston. Alex loved fishing, boating, skiing, golfing, and all types of motor sports. He was a devoted father and husband, a loving son, and he cared deeply about this family and friends. He had a great gift of laughter and joy, which he shared with everyone he met. He was especially adept at making and keeping friends and enjoying the best that life had to offer. A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellingham on March 7, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with viewing open at 9:00 a.m. Services are under the care of: Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Arthur Bruce II of Whatcom County died Monday, May 19, 1997, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. He was 83. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Sun City, Ariz. Burial with military honors will be in Sunland Memorial Park. Born Sept. 23, 1913, to Arthur and Josephine Ryndak Johnston in Hobart, Okla., he moved to Whatcom County from Sun City in 1994. Mr. Johnston served in the Army during World War II. He retired from public school administration in Detroit, Mich., and from the Army Reserves with the rank of colonel. Active in the Catholic Church, Mr. Johnston served in several capacities at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Sun City, including president of the men's club and member of the parish council and choir. He also was a member of the Military Order of World Wars. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include son Arthur Johnston III of California and daughter Sue Ann Cairns of Langley, B.C. Local arrangements are by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.

JOHNSTON, Betty R., age 84 of 900 17th St., died Thurs., April 23, 1981. A resident of Whatcom County most of her life, Mrs. Johnston was the former owner of Betty Jean Millinery Shoppe, Bellingham and is survived by 1 son Robert and wife Merle Johnston; 3 grandchildren, David, Tom and Vicky Johnston all of Milton; 1 sister, Rose Gerkie of City. Funeral service Mon. April 27, 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Apr 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Evelyn Grace - At her request, there will be no services for Evelyn Grace (Medcalf) Johnston of Bellingham. Inurnment will be at Ten Mile Cemetery in Laurel. Mrs. Johnston died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 92. Born Nov. 3, 1907, to Ulysses G. and Edna (Bailey) Medcalf at the family home in Laurel, she formerly lived at Agate Bay and the Willows. On April 12, 1940, she married Merl Arthur Johnston in Bellingham. He died in 1981. Survivors include son Donald Johnston of Bellingham nieces Donna Sand, Myrna Harvie and Ellen Dolliver and nephews Gordon, Max, Alan, Ronald and Gary Medcalf. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Geraldine "Jeri", a lifetime resident of Ferndale, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2005. She was 71 years old. Jeri was born on September 1, 1933 in Ferndale to James and Nora Sibley. She married John L. Johnston on May 9, 1952. Jerri was an avid collector who enjoyed watching the Seattle Mariners and who loved to play the organ. She was a gardener who raised beautiful flowers and she enjoyed traveling. Jeri was a very sociable lady, and she met each month for breakfast with her classmates and loved to go to Red Hat luncheons. Some of her favorite times were her Friday night board games with friends. Jeri was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother Gerald Sibley; and her infant daughter Kimberly. She is survived by her husband, John, of the family home; daughters Pam Hoksbergen (Dale) of Ferndale, Tami Madsen (Kent) of Ferndale, Brenda Petersen (Dale) of Bellingham and Julie Boyd (Dave) of Ferndale; sister Gaynelle Olson of Seattle; grandchildren Kim Burke (Nathan) of Bellingham, Jodi Murphy (Collin) of Lacey and Tamara Larson and her partner, Mike Norsby, of Kenmore; great-grandson Carter Norsby; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. The family would like to extend a very special "thank you" to Jeri's caregiver, Mary Bull, for all of her loving assistance. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 2005 from 4-8 p.m. in the Ferndale Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jul 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Gladys M., 82, a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, died Saturday (Nov. 26, 1988) in Bellingham. Mrs. Johnston, who lived on the Olson Road near Ferndale for more than 65 years, was born May 5, 1906 in Point Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Johnston in 1940. Survivors include two daughters, Mary E. Byrnes of Otis, Ore. and L. Jean Johnston of Manila, Philippines; three sons John L. Johnston of Ferndale, Richard M. Johnston of Everson and Lynn Johnston of Buckley, Wash; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held at Moles Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Kenneth Raymond, age 69, of Bellingham, passed away at home June 29, 1995, after a long battle with cancer. He was born to James and Lenora (Hamilton) Johnston on July 10, 1925, in Bellingham and had been a lifetime resident. He enlisted in the Navy in July 1943 during WWII and served 11 years. He served in the Pacific Theater including the invasions of the Philippines and Okinawa during WWII and aboard the USS Pittsburgh where he helped support the amphibious landing at Inchon during the Korean Conflict. He married Theresa R. Reichlin June 12, 1954 in Ferndale and celebrated 41 years of marriage. Kenneth was a retired electrician. He also owned and operated Ken's Service Center for the past 26 years. Ken loved life and people, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. He shared that humor with others in many ways. One was by participating in the Blossom Time Parade with a model T fire truck and more recently in the Ski-to-Sea Parade with the Dream Train. Kenneth was also a true inventor at heart. He invented and was the patent holder of the Kenston bearing. He also loved to fish and has spent many hours on local lakes and rivers. He was well loved, and will be greatly missed. Ken has been an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 41 years and past Grand Knight of Bellingham Council #829 Knights of Columbus. Ken was preceded in death by his father James F. Johnston, December 1953; his brother James Dean Johnston in July 1988; and his mother Lenora Johnston in August 1994. He is survived by his wife Theresa; five sons Robert of Rhode Island; Marvin and Alex of Everett; Carl of Seattle; Dean of Bellingham; his two daughters Laura Mallahan of Everett; Joyce Engels of Bellingham; his sister Evelyn Roorda of Montesano; his nephew Duane Roorda of Seattle; and nine grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jul 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Lenora W. - Visitation for Lenora W. Johnston of Bellingham will be 8 a.m. to 2 pm Wednesday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel with the Rev. Gary Morelli Officiating. Mrs. Johnston, formerly of 2400 Donovan Ave., died Sunday, Aug. 14, 1994. She was 99. Born Feb. 26, 1895, to Edwin DeWitt and Marjorie Burdick Hamilton in Sumas, she was a direct descendant of Ruth Hubbard Burdick, the first white child born in Springfield, Mass in 1640. She had 15 brothers and sisters. She married James F. Johnston, a Whatcom County millwright in 1919. He died in 1953. She also was preceded in death by a son, James D. Johnston, in 1987. Survivors include daughter Evelyn Roorda of Chehalis; son Kenneth R. Johnston of Bellingham; sister Bethel Holtzheimer of Blaine; nine grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Aug 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Margaret Eleanor passed on at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden on Tuesday, July 31. Born near the corner of Smith and Northwest roads to F. F. and Caroline (Miller) Gerard, Margaret lived most of her life in the North Bellingham community. She graduated from Whatcom High School and completed a teaching program at Western. She taught in the Bellingham School District at Marietta Grade School. She married Willard Johnston and had two children, daughter Laine and son G. B. "Geeb." She was devoted to her family, home and church. Margaret is survived by her children, cousin Bob Miller of Bellingham, sisters-in-law Hildur Johnston and Dagny Gerard, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, brothers Paul, Ed and Howard Gerard, and sister Phyllis. The family expresses deep gratitude for the loving care and attention she received at the Christian Health Care Center, and from her many caregivers over the past three years.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Merl Arthur, 71, of 3125 Agate Bay Lane, died Friday (July 17, 1981). He was born Aug. 27, 1909 in Tama, Iowa and was a long-time resident of this area. He was a retired port engineer and marine surveyor. He was a member of San Francisco Lodge No. 166, F&AM, and of the Agate Bay Fire Department. He is survived by his wife Evelyn, a son, two brothers and two sisters. Family services were held Saturday under the direction of Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTON, Russell R. - Memorial services for Russell R. Johnston, 45, of Lynden will begin at 10 a.m. Wed. at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with Pastor Tom Randall officiating. Mr. Johnston's ashes will be interred in Ten Mile Cemetery. Mr. Johnston died Thurs. April 29, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital from complications due to diabetes. He was born Jan. 29, 1954, to Robert and Marjorie (Key) Johnston in Rockford, Ill., and graduated from high school in Rockford. He moved to Seattle in 1979 and worked as a respiratory equipment maintenance technician. He came to Lynden in 1987 and had worked for a short time at Whatcom Farmers Co-Op in Lynden. Mr. Johnston enjoyed bodybuilding and fishing. He is survived by his mother of Lynden; his father of Sarasota, Fla; sisters DonnaRae Pederson of Everson, Barbara Johnston of Oregon, Christine Guenzler of Monroe Center, Ill., and Sheryl Neblock of Rockford, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTONE, Gladys Prohl, 100, passed away July 13, 2001 at her Bellingham home. She came to Whatcom County in 1925 and was a member of the Laurel Community Baptist Church, Victor Community Club and the Laurel Grange. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Violet Johnstone of Federal Way brother, Ray L. Hardesty, of WI and two step-grandchildren, Jack Johnstone of Milon and Sharon Foster of Federal Way. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Jerns Funeral Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001 in the Jerns Funeral Chapel. The arrangements and services are by The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSTONE, Harry L. - Graveside services for Harry L. Johnstone, 72, a former Whatcom County resident, were to be at 11 a.m. today at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Neighborhood Chapel Church of God in Auburn. He died Sunday in his home. Mr. Johnstone was born on Jan. 24, 1918 in Larimore ND. He moved to Bellingham in 1932 at age 14. Mr. Johnstone was employed as a milk truck driver in Lynden and worked as an electrician for the Bellingham shipyards. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Johnstone moved to unincorporated Federal Way in 1957 and was employed by the Boeing Co. as an electrician until 1983. Mr. Johnstone was a member of the Steele Lake Grange, the Boeing Employees Dog and Gun Club, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Neighborhood Chapel Church of God in Auburn. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and generally being outdoors. Survivors include his wife Violet E. Johnstone of Federal Way; sons Boyd Johnstone of Auburn and Jack M. Johnstone of Pacific; step-mother Gladys Johnstone of Bellingham; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Price-Helton Funeral Chapel in Auburn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOLLY, Robert Dean (Rob) - 10/09/64 - 06/12/02 - Former Whatcom County resident Robert Dean Jolly passed away on June 12, 2002, at Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa, CA, where he had been a patient many times in the last four years. Rob was born in Riverside, California to parents Jack and Linda Jolly. He moved to Washington State with his family at age 7 where he lived for many years. Robert had a great attitude about his condition. His strength in dealing with his obstacles was an inspiration to many. He loved his family and the Lord. He was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Robert leaves behind 2 sons, Christen Jolly of Tehachapi, CA, and Jared Jolly of Agassiz, B.C. his wife of 5 years Marina Jolly of Willits, CA parents Jack and Linda Jolly of Tehachapi,CA grandparents Lawanda Stanley of Tehachapi and C.T. Stanley of Westminster, CA brother Michael Jolly and his wife Tara of Ferndale, Washington sister Giselle Schnee and husband of Butte, Montana seven nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2250 Thornton Rd. in Ferndale, with interment following in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONAS, Evan Michael, ADAA, passed away June 14, 2002 in San Diego, CA as the result of an automobile accident. He was born April 26, 1982 in Bellingham, WA to Michael W. Jonas and Kim R. Sizemore. Evan attended Mt. Baker High School and Timber Ridge School. June of 2000 he entered Job Corps and received his high school diploma in September 2001. Evan entered the U.S. Navy in October 2001 and was just beginning two years of shore duty at the North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego, CA. Evan's easy smile, spirited personality and caring ways touched many and he will be missed by all. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Archie S. and Winnie Jonas. Survived by his wife Brandi Lane Jonas of San Diego, CA father, Michael W. Jonas and wife Diana of Bellingham mother, Kim R. and husband Clinton Sizemore of Deming brothers, Braden S. Jonas of Deming, Colt L. Sizemore of Las Vegas sisters, Bonnie Rasmussen and Rachel Rasmussen both of Bellingham grandparents, Jake and Margaret DeWaard of Lynden, Dick and Connie Sizemore of Sedro Woolley, Irene Bell of Bellingham and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2002 at Woodlawn Cemetery will full military honors. The family and friends are cordially invited to a commemoration of Evan's life to be held at the Aftermath Hall 1300 Broadway. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONASSON, Johanna, 93, of Stafholt rest home, passed away Monday, June 26, (1961) at a Bellingham hospital. Mrs. Jonasson had been a resident of Blaine since 1927. She is survived by many nieces and nephews in the Vancouver, B.C. area including Daniel Jonasson of Burnaby, B.C. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 28 at the McKinney Funeral Home with the Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating. Concluding services and interment were held in the Greenacres cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, June 29, 1961) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

JONELI, Georgia E. "Sally" - Services for Laurendeau Foundation for Cancer Care volunteer Georgia E. "Sally" Joneli, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ken Daugs officiating. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Joneli, of 1675 E. Hemmi Rd., Everson, died Thursday (April 5, 1990). She was born Oct. 28, 1913 in Bellingham. An active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Mrs. Joneli is remembered by her family as having a beautiful smile, a wonderful sense of humor, and a hearty laugh. One of her aunts described her by saying "she spread sunshine wherever she went." In addition to her church activities, Mrs. Joneli also volunteered for her favorite charity, the Laurendeau Foundation for Cancer Care. Survivors include her daughter Pauline Matheson of Everson; her son Herman Joneli of Everson; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her brothers Howard Davie of Missouri, and Robert Davie of San Bernadino; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONELI, Herman Kevin Joneli, age 44, passed away August 5, 2011 in Mt. Vernon, WA. He was born Jan. 7, 1967 in Bellingham, WA to Herman Larry and Evelyn Joneli of Everson, WA. Kevin loved growing up on the family dairy farm and was a 1985 Mt. Baker High School graduate. He worked retail for many years; first at Payless with his mother where he became a supervisor while in high school; later for Macy's and while living in New Jersey became a store manager for Ralph Lauren. Preceded in death by his father, Herman Larry; he is survived by his mother, Evelyn; brother Paul and wife Shannon; niece April and nephew Cody. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 15, 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2530 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.

JONELI, Herman P., age 65 of 1675 E. Hemmi Rd., Everson, passed away Sunday Aug. 8, (1976). A life time resident of Whatcom County, he had been employed by the Milky Way for 25 years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Bellingham, Goshen Grange, The Teamsters Local and was a Board Member of the Hemmi Rd. Water Association. Surviving are his wife Georgia, a son Herman Jr., a daughter Sally Mathison all of Everson. One brother Carl of Kent and a sister Eda Rice of Bremerton. Also 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Thurs. Aug. 12 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Neil E. Snider officiating. Interment will be in the 10 Mile Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Veroskes Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Aug 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Anita Celia, 33, of Okanagan, (sic) passed away Monday Sept. 16, (1974). Mrs. Jones had lived in Lummi Reservation most of her lifetime and is survived by 1 son Arliss Jones of Lummi, 2 daughters Lucetta George of Lummi, Willetta George of Lummi, her mother Mrs. Norbert Charles of Lummi, 1 brother Antone George of Marietta, 2 sisters Lutie Hillaire of Bellingham, Sadie Kelly of Deming, many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Francis Jefferson Friday September 20 at 10 a.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Sep 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Ann M. – Requiem Mass for Mrs. Ann M. Jones, 80, of Beach Star Route, who died Monday (Feb. 18, 1957) at a local hospital, will be offered Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church on Lummi Reservation. Rosary will be said Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Monroe funeral Home in Ferndale. Mrs. Jones had lived in Whatcom County her entire lifetime and was a member of St. Joachim's parish. Surviving relatives include four sons, Victor, Matthew, Vincent and Earl; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Father Joseph Dakin will be celebrant of the Mass with interment following at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Feb 1957) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Arthur - Funeral services for Arthur Jones, 4740 Guide Meridian, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James Larson officiating. Mr. Jones, 78, died Sunday (July 13, 1986) at a local hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1907, in Bellingham, and was a lifelong resident. Before retirement he was a truck driver for 26 years for the Puget Sound Power and Light Co., a member of the Whatcom Lodge F & AM, No. 151, past master of Laurel Grange No. 208, a member of the Victor Community Club, and past school board member of the Meridian School District. Survivors include his wife Minnie of the family home; three sons, Harold and David of Bellingham, and Dennis of Mount Vernon; two daughters Janice Myers of Everson and Kathryn Horgen of Lynden; a sister Sylvia Franklin of Bellingham; fourteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation hours are Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow the services Thursday at Ten Mile Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jul 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Barbara Ann was born April 3, 1924 in Tucson, Arizona to John J. and Edna Marie O'Dowd, and died peacefully at home, after a long illness, with her family at her bedside November 9, 2006. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jack B. and Carl J. O'Dowd, sister Kathleen (Katie) O'Dowd, sister-in-law Tulla O'Dowd, husband Gary W. Wade, husband Burton I Jones and son-in-law Gary Hartman. A graduate of Tucson High School and the University of Arizona, Barbara was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity and KKG Alumni Association in both Tucson and San Diego. She was an active member of the Junior League of Tucson and a past Secretary of the U of A Alumni Association. In 1966, Barbara moved to La Jolla, California with her family. She later met and married the love of her life, Burton Jones. She spent many years as a volunteer and Board Member of Saint Vincent de Paul during the building of their first homeless shelter in San Diego, California. Surviving Barbara are her four children, Cathy Wade (Mike) Morrow of Bellingham, Washington; Ellyn Wade Hartman (Virginia Lyons) of San Diego, California; Wendy Ann Wade of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Gary A. Wade (Marlis Rufener) of Cove, Oregon. She also leaves behind twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara is also survived by her two dedicated caregivers of the past 6 years, Evelyn Dyck and Angeline Joy of Bellingham, Washington. Barbara's family wishes to acknowledge with deep love and gratitude the loving care they provided Barbara in her final years. A Memorial Mass will be said on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Tucson, Arizona. A reception to follow will be announced at that time.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Bessi (Bessalee), 67, a lifetime resident of Bellingham, died Friday in a local nursing home. She was born in Bellingham in January 1915. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and also worked as a waitress. She is survived by three sisters and a brother and also had many close friends in the church. Services are pending at Jerns & LeVeck Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jul 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Byron L. (Barney), aged 73 years, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, February 1, (1944). Mr. Jones had resided here the past thirty-nine years and was owner and operator of the Bellingham Tug & Barge Company. Deceased was a life member of B.P.O. Elks No. 194 and a member of the Rotary Club, having served it as president in 1925. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Jettie LaFehr at Chicago; one sister, Miss Roberta Jones at Portland, Ore.; one grandson, Donald Barney Stewart. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the officers of the Elks Lodge, Saturday, February 12, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

JONES, Charles M., age 73 of 201 Lincoln St., Nooksack, WA, passed away March 15, 1993 at Bellingham Care Center. He was born April 25, 1919 to Thomas A. and Maude Stephens Jones in Gentry County, Missouri. Mr. Jones retired from the Whatcom County Road Dept Bridge Crew; served in the Army in WWII; was a member of American Legion Post #212 in Sumas, WA and Teamster's Local #231. He was a former City of Nooksack councilman. He is survived by his wife Sophie "Pat" Jones of Nooksack; three sons, Tom and his wife Mary Lou Jones; Stephen and his wife Debra Jones, all of Nooksack; Mark and his wife Tammy Jones of Bellingham; five daughters, Pamela and her husband Bob Ames of Lawrence; Barbara and her husband Dick Larson of Sumas, Rebecca and her husband Marshall Judy of Burlington, Diana and her husband Mark Borges of Colorado, Sheila and her husband Doug Lagerwey of Everson, twenty-three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Clifford and Donal and one daughter, Teresa Kay Jones. A mass of Christian burial, celebrated by Father Gary Southerton, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1993 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden, WA, followed with burial at Nooksack Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jerns LeVeck Chapel. Arrangements and services are entrusted to the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Mar 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Christopher Michael, age 17 of Blaine, passed away June 8, 1997. Chris was born February 6, 1980 to Michael and Kim (Melton) Jones in Bellingham and was a lifetime Blaine resident. Chris just completed his Junior year at Blaine High School where he played basketball, tennis, soccer and golf. He also enjoyed cooking. Chris is survived by his parents of the family home; his brother and best friend, Matthew R. Jones, of Blaine, Maternal Grandmother, Marlene K. Brown of Blaine, and Paternal Grandfather, Lefty Melton, of Spokane; his special friend, Hiede Collier, of Blaine; aunts and uncles, Dale and Eva Jones of Buchannan, TX, Dick and Jessie Jones of Bremerton, WA, Bud and Etta Jones of Addy, WA, Judy and Larry Lucchi of Ferndale, Bill and Nancy Jones of Ferndale, Danny Jones of Tucson, AZ, Kathy and Gary Brassfield of Blaine, Bob and Gail Melton of Blaine, Judy Melton of Blaine; Ron Melton of Seattle; so many close and loved cousins with special memory of Darryl (sic). Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pearl and Jack Dolan, of Blaine; Paternal Grandfather, Leo Jones of Medford, OR, Maternal Great-grandfather, Bob Melton, of Sioux Falls, SD; Step-grandfather, Dr. Arthur Brown, of Blaine, WA; and many special aunts and uncles. A Service of Remembrances will be held 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in the Performing Arts Center, Blaine High School, with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel of Blaine.

JONES, Clarence Archie, age 18, 1301 W. Holly, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 20, (1964). He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jones; 1 sister, Mrs. Rosalie Scott, Oregon City; 1 brother, William Jones of Marietta; numerous other relatives. Rosary service will be conducted Sunday, May 24 at 8 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Holy Mass will be offered by Rev. Father Kevin Coyle Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic church. Final resting place, Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 1964) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Donald - Burial services for Donald Jones, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lummi Cemetery with Francis Jefferson officiating. The boy died Tuesday. He also is survived by three brothers Elliott, Andrew and Elmer, all at home, 920 11th St., and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Washington of Lummi. Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale, is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 1969) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Donald Edward, age 67, of Bellingham, passed away at home, Thursday, January 1, 1998. Born August 8, 1930 in Bellingham to Edward P. and Ella (Albrecht) Jones, he graduated from the University of Washington and was employed as an electronic engineer for 18 years, retiring from ITT Corporation; he was also employed by Boeing and Western Electric. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a Staff Sgt.; was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as an elder; member of Elks #1538 in Santa Maria, CA; and American Legion Post #7 member in Bellingham. Preceded in death by his wife, Delores L. Jones in July of 1995 and son, Steven T. Jones in March of 1985; he is survived by sons, Kenneth E. Jones of Bellingham, Michael B. Jones of Palmer, AK; daughter, Deborah Christensen of Bellingham; step-daughter, Christine Schindler of Everett; brother, Vernon and wife Irene Jones of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Michael Brandon Jones, Marleana Jones, and Corey A. Christensen; numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives including Loren and Grace Strandt; and a special friend Nancy. Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 5, 1998 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Douglas Iben officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home.

JONES, Earl Franklin, age 48, 7196 Hannegan Road, passed away in Pasco, Wn. Saturday, Dec. 18, (1965). A six year resident of this community Mr. Jones was a commercial fisherman and was also a cattle dealer. Survivors are his widow, Ruth Marie; two sons, Dennis and Michael, both of Dillard, Ore.; three daughters, Erlene, Dillard, Ore.; Mrs. Calvin Henifin, Ferndale, and Mrs. Bert Brock, City; two grandchildren; five brothers, Arlis of Medford, Ore.; Ray, Cottage Grove, Ore.; Lloyd, Eugene, Ore.; Verna, Sweethome, Oregon; Melvin, of Kansas City, Mo., and a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Lindvig of Williston, N. Dakota. Service will be conducted by Rev. C. Theodore Hegg Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Visiting hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

JONES, Edward, 57, of Lummi Shore Rd., Bellingham, passed away Thursday, July 19, (1973). Mr. Jones had been a resident of the Lummi Reservation for several years and the Tulalip Reservation most of his lifetime and was a WWII Army veteran. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Diane Francis Jones of San Diego, Mrs. Linda Ann Thornton of Gold Bar; 2 sons, Edward L. of Lummi, Gordon Ray of Lummi; his stepmother, Mrs. Ceceila (sic) Jones of Marysville; 1 sister, Mrs. Lillian E. Williams and 5 brothers, Lawrence Carl, Jr., Jerry Robert and Richard, all of Marysville; a half brother, Robert Sam of Yakima; 1 uncle, Andrew Smartlowit of Yakima; 12 grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Christian pray services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Requiem mass will be offered by Rev. Father Duggan in Saint Joachims Catholic Church, Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jul 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Elenor "Nellie" 95, of 1509 E. Victor St., died of natural causes Wednesday (Jan. 31, 1990) at her residence. A private service with burial in the Bayview Cemetery will be under the direction of Westford Funeral Home. Mrs. Jones was born Elenor White on Oct. 18, 1894, in Lowestoft, England. She moved to Vancouver, B.C., with her mother in 1910, and she married Weaver Jones there in 1912. Mr. Jones preceded her in death in 1970. Mrs. Jones had been a Bellingham resident for 76 years. She was employed by Washington Co-op for many years. She also worked for Wilson Florists and Janson Florists. She was a charter member of the Bellingham Senior Activities Center. Survivors include: two sons, Harold of Bellingham and Howard of Lummi Island; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

JONES, Elizabeth, died at age 80. A 68 year resident of Whatcom County, Mrs. Elizabeth Emily Jones of 1669 West Smith Rd. passed away Saturday Sept. 2, 1967. She was a charter member and past mother of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 31 Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Franklin of Bellingham: 2 sons Vernon at home and Arthur of Bellingham: two brothers Henry Rauch of Renton, WA. and Stanley Rauch of Bellingham, 4 sisters, Mrs. Alice Martin of Bellingham, Mrs. Bertha Young of Aberdeen, WA, Mrs. Marie Petersen of Portland, OR, and Mrs. Gertrude Ellingsen of Marysville, WA, seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wed. at Jones Funeral Home and burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park of Ferndale, WA.
Submitted by John Rauch

JONES, Evelyn Carleen - Prayer services for Evelyn Carleen Jones will be said by the Rev. Peter Duggan at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, Marietta, died Sunday. She is also survived by two sisters, Rosanna and Julianne, and a brother, William Jr., all at home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Oct 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Florence Sadie, age 48, of Beach Star Route, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, (1958) at her home, following a brief illness. She had been a resident of the Lummi Reservation her entire lifetime and was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Surviving relatives include her husband Vincent; four daughters Janet, Della, Ann and Eleanor; five sons, Daniel, Robert, Lloyd, Clyde and Harley, all at the Lummi Reservation; one sister Mrs. Earl Jones of the Lummi Reservation, and one brother Clarence Ross of LaConner. Rosary services will be Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. Holy Mass will be offered by Rev. Father Joseph Dakin in St. Joachim's Catholic Church., Saturday, Sept. 27, at 9 a.m. Interment in the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Sep 1958) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Frank Milton was born June 27, 1891, on a farm near Gowrie, Iowa. He was the youngest of five children. The family moved to Ritzville, Washington when Mr. Jones was but a small child, and he grew up in that city. Later he attended the College of Puget Sound and the University of Washington from which he was graduated in 1914 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. In 1915 he married Miss Lulu Mower, of Blaine, who passed away in 1934. During their married life they lived in numerous localities throughout the United States, following Mr. Jones' occupation of chemist, and in Alaska where he served as a school teacher. In 1935 Mr. Jones became, by appointment, City Clerk in Blaine, which position he held until his passing. In August of 1935 he married Miss Leota Bice of Blaine. One daughter, Elizabeth, was born to this union. Mr. Jones became a member of the Methodist church during his boyhood, and retained that membership until the last. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was one of the organizers of the Melody Men's quartette, which is known throughout the county. He passed away very suddenly at his home at 8:45 on the morning of Friday, July 25, following an unexpected heart attack. Until that time he had been in perfect health. He was 50 years of age. Besides his widow and his daughter he leaves one brother Elmer C. Jones of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Clara Landreth of Ritzville; two nephews and two nieces; and a host of friends who will miss him in the years to come.
Submitted by Robert Mix.

JONES, Gordon Ray, age 37, of 2718 Smokehouse Rd., B'ham, passed away Fri. May 4, 1979. A resident of Lummi for most of his lifetime. Member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He is survived by 2 sons, Danny Jones of Lummi and Richard Jones of Seattle. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sullivan of Lummi. Brother Edward L. Jones of Lummi. 2 sisters Diana Jones of Vista, CA and Angela Martin of B'ham. Grandparents Cecilia Jones of Marysville; Mr. and Mrs. Felix Solomon of Lummi. Numerous other relatives. Vigil prayer services will be held at Moles Funeral Home, Wed. May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Philip Bloom at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Thurs. May 10 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 May 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Harley Haskell was born January 13, 1946 and passed away January 16, 2003. Harley was born in Whatcom County to Vincent C. Jones and Sadie Ross Jones. Harley was preceded in death by his son Lloyd Vincent Jones, brothers Daniel, Robert, Lloyd, John and Ernie. His late grand parents were Johnny and Mary Anne (Victor) Jones and Daniel and Rosalie (Kwina) Ross. He is survived by his sisters and their mates, Janet and Robert Dennis, Della and Clayton McClusky, Mary Anne and John Solomon, Eleanor Patterson and Jesse Cody and one brother and his mate Clyde and Theresa Jones and two first cousins and their spouses, William and Josie Jones and Rosalie and Ralph Scott and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Harley spent most of his life on the Lummi Reservation where he loved to fish with his brother Clyde. When the "first" Lummi Casino opened at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, Harley enjoyed dealing cards there. He was very proud of the casino. He loved to listen to music and one of his favorite performers was the King Elvis Presley. Harley spent the last 12 years of his life in Nespelem at the Colville Convalescent Home. Vigil Services will be held Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Joanne Hall officiating. Both services will be held at the Wexliem Building. Burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Harold F. "Gramps" age 90, of Bellingham, passed away Sun., May 4, 1997, at home. He was born Aug. 21, 1906, in Clear Lake, WA to Thomas and Phoebe (Bartl) Jones and had been a Whatcom County Resident for the past 51 years. Mr. Jones had been a logger. He married Alfreda Goad on July 3, 1926, in Clear Lake and she preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 1980. Also preceded in death by a son, Harold Bud Jones on April 25, 1979. Survived by a daughter, Dolores Stevenson of Bellingham; grandsons: Randy Jones of McKinley, CA. Carrol Jones of Eureka, CA, Guy Birdsell & wife Gail of Marysville, Jim Birdsell & wife Kathy of Bellingham; granddaughters, Carrie Stevens of Phoenix, AZ and Barbara & husband Dennis Doolittle of Arlington, WA; daughter-in-law, Angela Jones of Bellingham; step-granddaughters, Karen & husband Gary Wilson, Cheryl Lauren and Janice & husband Rick Termaine all of Bellingham; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, and numerous other family members. A graveside service will be held Wed., May 5, 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home.

JONES, Helen I. - Visitation for Helen I. Jones, formerly of Bellingham, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. David Erickson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Jones died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in Boring, Ore. She was 84. Born Oct. 4, 1913, to Edwin and Ella Wallace Kehr in Collinsville, Ill., she married William Jones Dec. 31, 1934, in Bellingham. She worked as a commercial fisher with her husband. A former resident of Federal Way, Mrs. Jones was a member of Steel Lake Grange. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, fishing, boating and country music. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980. Survivors include daughter Rebecca Davis of Graham, Jacqueline Graves of Eagle Creek, Ore., and Janet Boom of Golden, Colo.; brother Arthur Kehr of Tillamook, Ore.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.

JONES, Jean L. – A funeral Mass for Jean "Tex" Lester Jones of Bellingham, formerly of Blaine, will be celebrated at 9 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Blaine with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Mr. Jones died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 84. Born July 4, 1916 to John Paul and Ann (Lester) Jones in Harris, Texas, he moved to Whatcom County 47 years ago. Mr. Jones was a retired customs broker. He was active in the Democratic Party. Following his retirement, he traveled. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, John Rucker - A graveside service for John Rucker Jones of Sedro-Woolley will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Saxon Cemetery, with the Rev. Steve Mason officiating. Mr. Jones died at his home Tuesday, July 28, 1998. He was 38. Born June 27, 1960, to Donald and JoAn Rucker Jones, he graduated from Ferndale High School in 1978. He married Marti Nelson March 8, 1989 in Bellingham. For the last eight years, he owned and operated South Bay Gardens. Mr. Jones attended Christ the King Church and enjoyed sailing, reading and music. His father died in 1988. Survivors include his wife of the family home; children Paul Jones, Hannah Jones and Jonathan Jones, all of the family home; his mother of Bellingham; brother Jeffery Jones of Bellingham; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jul 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Johnnie, 72-year-old Lummi Indian, died Tuesday (March 6, 1945) at his home on the reservation. Surviving are the widow Annie; four sons, Victor, Vincent and Earl, all residing on the reservation, and Matthew, serving overseas with the army and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Catholic church on the reservation at 10 a.m. Friday with the Rev. William Greier officiating. Interment will be made in the reservation cemetery under the direction of the Monroe funeral home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Katherine Mustappa, age 84 of Bellingham, passed away December 23, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born September 27, 1913 in Bellingham to Anthony and Mary (Brodonovich) Mustappa. Katie was a lifetime resident of south Bellingham and a graduate of Western Washington University. She was a substitute school teacher for many years in the Bellingham School District. January 20, 1943, Katie married Tony Jones at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bellingham, WA. Her mission in life was complete love and total devotion to her family. Preceded in death by her beloved son, David Michael in 1978; a sister, Anna Simon; and a brother Dominic Mustappa. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Tony Jones of Bellingham; her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Terry Olsen of Bothell; grandchildren, Michael and Julie Olsen of Kirkland, Lon and Shannon Opfer of Kirkland; Betsy Olsen of Bothell; great-grandchildren, Mandy and Mason Opfer and her name-sake, Katie Marie Olsen. Also survived by her brother, Nicholas Mustappa and family. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 1997 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

JONES, Kristine Carol, "Sna-Nee-Lia" also known as Lawana Jones, age 51, 2615 Lummi Shore Road, Bellingham, passed away at home Wednesday, Jun 14 1995. She was born to Edward Barcello, Sr. and Elizabeth Washington on December 15, 1943 in Klamath Falls, OR, and has resided in Whatcom County all her life except for the 14 years spent in San Jose. Kristine was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church of Lummi and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1961. She attended the Bellingham Business College where she earned a degree in secretarial skills and had worked as a secretary for the Lummi Indian Business College for 14 years and for the Prudential Life Insurance Company in San Jose, CA for 14 years. Until recently she worked for the Lummi Casino as executive secretary since it opened. Kristine married Edward L. Jones on May 23, 1992 at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility and was very active, with her children, as chaperone for the Ferndale High School band. She also enjoyed mowing the lawn and working in her garden. Survivors include her husband Edward of Lummi; a daughter Kristin Kinley, Lummi; sons Thomas B. Kinley, USAF stationed in Korea; Troy L. George of the family home; brothers, Joseph Brudevold of Bellingham; Eddie Barcello of San Diego, CA; sister Shirley Barcello of San Francisco, CA; uncle Vendeen "Buck" Washington of Lummi; father Edward Barcello, Sr. of Lemon Grove, CA; numerous other relatives in California and at Lummi. Vigil Service led by Father Patrick McDermott will be Sunday, June 18, 7 p.m. and Funeral Mass offered by Fr. Patrick McDermott will be Monday, June 19, 10 a.m. both services at Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Leota, 89, of Pea Ridge, Ark., died Monday, April 7, 2003, at Bates Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark. She was born March 13, 1914, in Blaine, Wash., to Frank Bice and Elsie Gotchy Bice. She moved to Pea Ridge from Chandler, Ariz., in 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church of Pea Ridge and the United Methodist Women in Chandler. She enjoyed camping, fishing, crafts and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Milton Jones in 1941, and a son, Alan Jones.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Mix and Robert Mix of Pea Ridge; a brother, Ralph Bice of Seattle, Wash.; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were by Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge. A private memorial service will be held in Blaine, Wash., at a later date.
(From The Times of Northeast Benton County, April 16, 2003)Submitted by Robert Mix.

JONES, Lewis Henry - A private, family service for Lewis Henry Jones of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, formerly of Bellingham, was held. Mr. Jones died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, at Kootenai Medical Center. He was 76. Born March 18, 1923, to James E. Jones Sr. and Bridella (Fryman) Jones in Evansville, Ind., he lived in Bellingham from 1955 to 1972. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1974, he married Eleanor Culp. About 25 years ago, he moved to Coeur d'Alene, where he worked as a lineman in power line construction. He also trimmed trees. He enjoyed fishing and cooking. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; daughters Francis (sic) L. Sweitzer of Ferndale and Juanita Young of Camano Island; stepdaughter Jean Powell of San Clemente, Calif.; stepson Jerry Freeman of Antelope, Calif; sister Sharon Bolich of Post Falls, Idaho; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Yates Funeral Home of Coeur d'Alene.

JONES, Lloyd Vincent, age 34 of Lummi Reservation, passed away Friday, August 9, (1974). Mr. Jones had been a resident of Lummi his entire life time and is survived by 4 sisters, Mrs. Della Jones of Lummi, Mrs. Janet Dennison, Miss Mary Ann Jones, Miss Eleanore Jones, all of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Daniel, Clyde and Harley, all of Lummi; 1 aunt Mrs. Mildred Jones and 3 uncles, Victor, Mathew and Earl, all of Lummi. Vigil prayer services will be held Tuesday 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 10 a.m. St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Loretta Mae - A funeral for Loretta Mae Jones, formerly of Blaine, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Chapel of Rose City, Portland, Ore. A graveside service will follow at Rose City Cemetery. Mrs. Jones died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1997, at her home in Chinook, Wash. She was 79. Born May 28, 1917, to George and Adah Eaton Boyer in Columbus, Ohio, she grew up in the Parkrose district of Portland. Mrs. Jones worked in shipyards during World War II and then for Van Duyn Chocolate Shops in Portland. She married Sam Senner in 1934. After his death, she married Lloyd "Doc" Jones in 1968. A California resident before moving to Blaine, Mrs. Jones moved to Chinook five years ago. She enjoyed taking care of animals and raised pigs on her farm in Blaine. She also enjoyed crafts, fishing, shopping and visiting Alaska and Reno, Nevada. In addition to her first husband, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband; sons Samuel Senner of Anchorage, Alaska, Randy Senner of Chinook, Robert MacKenzie of Chico, Calif., and Larry Jones of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; daughters Shirley Kilwein of Vancouver, Wash., Adrienne Eager of Chinook, Cheryl Scheib of Blaine, Sheryl Jones of Chico and Joanne Jones of Hermosa Beach; brothers Howard Boyer of Portland and Oscar Boyer of Eagle Creek, Ore.; sisters Amelia Schaefer of Portland and Leona Ludahl of Eagle Creek; 24 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

JONES, Margie F., age 84, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, December 22, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born in Whatcom County on June 19, 1913, to Matthew and Emma (Neal) Oelkers. In 1958, she married Jack Jones in Bellingham. For 39 years, she was employed by Georgia Pacific as a floor person, retiring in 1978. Margie was an avid gardener. She enjoyed fishing and boating and was a member of the Wheel & Keel Club. Survivors include her husband Jack Jones of Bellingham; niece Barbara and husband Gary Edin of Hansville, WA; great-nephews Matthew and Mark Edin of Seattle; nephews, Sherwood Forest of Seattle and John Forrest of California; step-children, Doris and husband Bob Goetz of Marysville, Judy and husband Jim Gay of Lynnwood, Tom and wife Beverly Jones of Bellingham; and other relatives. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 1997, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel.

JONES, Marie Rose, 83, of Camano Island, died Tuesday, September 23, 1997 following an extended illness. She was born February 1, 1914 in Plevena, Montana. Marie moved to Whatcom County in 1920. She married Ivan Jones on July 3, 1937. They lived in Bellingham until moving to Darrington in 1943. In 1963 they moved to Camano Island where she lived until her passing. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Ivan in 1988. She leaves one daughter and son-in-law Ivalee and Stan Parmeter of Lakewood, WA; two sons, Charles E. Jones of Lake Goodwin and Brian and his wife Laura Jones of Camano Island, four grandchildren, Chris and his wife Rhonda Parmeter, Kari Parmeter, Spencer and Celia Jones and brother Les Knudsen of Lynden, also many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, September 27, 1997 at the Stanwood United Methodist Church, Stanwood with Pastor John Reinmuth officiating. Private family graveside services were held in the Anderson Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Homes, Stanwood.

JONES, Matthew - A Mass of Christian Burial for Matthew "Matt" Jones, 78, 2761 Kwina Road, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. The celebrant will be the Rev. Jack Buckalew. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. He died Thursday (May 23, 1985) in Bellingham. Mr. Jones was a lifelong resident of the Lummi Reservation, where he was born Aug. 19, 1906. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. On the reservation he had been well known as a baseball player. Survivors include his wife, Sadie; two brothers, Victor Jones and Earl Jones of Lummi; a stepson, Glen Lane of Lummi; three stepdaughters Ernestine Ballew, Rena Ballew and Beverly Cagey, all of Lummi; 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 May 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Minnie Elizabeth - Services for Minnie Elizabeth Jones, 77, of 4740 Guide Meridian, a lifelong county resident, will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery. Mrs. Jones died Friday (July 6, 1990) at a Bellingham nursing home. She was born on August 8, 1912, in Bellingham. Mrs. Jones was a member of Laurel Grange, Victor Community Club and Laurel Home Demonstration Club. Survivors include sons Harold and David of Bellingham and Dennis of Mount Vernon; daughters, Janice Meyers of Everson and Kathy Horgen of Lynden; sisters Arvilla Woodhams of Bellingham and Myrtle Armstrong of Ferndale; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Monty B. of Tacoma died Monday, May 26, 1997. He was 77. Born March 6, 1920, in Blaine, he married Thelma Woll on Dec. 20, 1952. Mr. Jones graduated from Western Washington State College now Western Washington University, with a master's degree. A World War II veteran, served in the Army Signal Corps building the Alcan Highway and in Europe. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Mr. Jones was a teacher at Ferndale High School and Pasco Community College. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in La Conner and enjoyed fishing and nature. He was preceded in death by brother William B. Jones and sister Eunice. Survivors include his wife; sister Gerri Nye of Martinez, Calif.; brother Richard Jones of Yuma, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

JONES, Nancy E. – A funeral service for Nancy Elizabeth Jones of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Christ the King Community Church, with the Rev. Steve Mason officiating. Private burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Jones died Monday, May 15, 2000 at her home. She was 61. Mrs. Jones was born Sept 16, 1938 in Seattle. On Aug 23, 1985, she married Casey Jones. Mrs. Jones was a foster parent for 35 years. She enjoyed writing, drawing, board games and animals. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Byron Lane of Ferndale and Del Rinaldo of Spokane; and daughters Brandi and Becca Lane, both of Ferndale. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Ralph R. - Funeral services for Ralph R. Jones, 61, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Jones, 2303 Moore St., died Monday (Feb. 3, 1975) in a local hospital. He was a retired auto storage warehouseman and member of the Port Angeles Elks Lodge. Survivors include his daughters, Juanita Zurflueh and Sharon Tone, both of Bellingham, his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Conklin of Everett, and seven grandchildren. Veroske's Bellingham Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Feb 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Rex A., age 84, of Ferndale, died Thursday, October 9, 1997. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years Millie J. (Jennings) Jones; son Roy A. Jones of Fairbanks, AK; daughters, Reida K. Jones Ballard and Rebecca (Robin) Jones both of Ferndale; brothers, Talmadge Jones of Ferndale, Ray Jones of Clinton, KY, Homer Jones of Bardwell, KY; sisters Thelma Signs of Lakeland, FL, Louise Jackson of Collinsville, IL; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Avanell Jump. Mr. Jones was born January 1, 1913, to Thomas and Pearl (Holder) Jones in Central City, KY. He farmed in western Kentucky until volunteering for the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Jones worked as a carpenter for over fifty years. In 1958 he returned to farming and continued carpentry until his retirement in 1996. He was a resident of Ferndale from 1958-1974 returning in 1995. He was a member of Bellingham Carpenters Union, and the First Baptist Church of Ferndale where he was a deacon. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, baseball, football, hockey, and following his grandchildren in their activities. A Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Ferndale, with a Graveside Service to follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Pastor Ralph Poulson officiating at both. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JONES, Richard A. - Burial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for Richard A. Jones, Marietta, who died Saturday (Nov. 21, 1970) from undetermined circumstances. He was 29. An autopsy report has not been completed by the Coroner's Office. Besides his widow, Dorothy, Mr. Jones is survived by one daughter, Ginger; his mother Mrs. Alice Solomon; his father Edward Jones; grandmother, Mrs. Angeline Alexander; two sisters, Angela Solomon and Diane Dixon; two brothers Edward Jones and Gordon Jones. Prayer services will be set for Tuesday evening at Moles Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be in the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Nov 1970) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Richard M., aged 84 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Jennie Jones, 1633 Moore street, this city, passed away at the family residence this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 16, (1941) after a lingering illness. Mr. Jones had resided in Bellingham for the past forty-one years and was a member of the Episcopal Methodist church at Bridgetown, Ontario. Surviving relatives, besides the widow, include two sons and five daughters, Leonard L. and Gordon E. Jones, of Sacramento, Cal.; Mrs. A. B. Johnson, and Mrs. Merbbile Gerry, of Bellingham; Mrs. Thomas Anderson, of Route 3 Ferndale, Wash.; Mrs. Albert Hallert, of Oakland, Cal.; and Mrs. James Loveland, of San Francisco, Cal.; one brother, Mr. John N. Jones, of Bellingham. Fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Jones rests at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, Sept. 18. at 2 o'clock, with Rev. James E. Milligan, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist church officiating. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.

JONES, Robert L. - Rosary services for Robert L. Jones, 33, Marietta, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Moles Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John O'Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. [d. Dec. 31, 1970]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 1971) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Robin Levi, also known as Ye-ah-ten, passed away on August 27, 2004. Proud member of the Lummi Tribe and baptized at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Robin was born September 7, 1963 in Bellingham to Edward Lee Jones and Della M. McCluskey. In March 1997, Robin married Starina Williams at the Lummi Nation Gymnasium. His many interests included softball, baseball, basketball, sport fishing, making dream catchers and god's eyes, and spending time with his children, family and friends. He was a lifetime fisherman, worked at the Lummi Casino, and worked for four years at the Buse Lumber Mill in Everett. He also worked in maintenance with the Swinomish Tribe. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Edward "Buck" Jones, Vincent "Crim" Jones and Sadie Ross Jones, and his uncles; Daniel, Robert, Lloyd, John, Ernie, Harley, Gordon, and Richard. Robin is survived by his wife Starina Jones his father Edward Jones, his mother Della and husband Clayton McCluskey, grandmother Alice E. Solomon, sisters Leah and husband Chris James, Rachel and husband Terry Entz, Michelle Owings and brothers Lance and Guy. He is also survived by his Uncle Clyde and wife Theresa Jones, Aunt Ann and husband John Solomon, Aunt Eleanor and Jesse Cody, Aunt Angie Martin, Aunt Diane Jones, godparents Ralph and Rosalie Scott, stepsons, Jesse Wolf-John and Loren Edwards, Jr., grandson DeMonte "Babas" Wolf-John, god-daughter Lakeisha Rose Rice, brothers-in-law Leon B. John of Swinomish, David Williams of Marysville, sisters-in-law Lucetta John of Swinomish, Jenny Cayou of Swinomish, Della Manibusan of Swinomish, Tina Rice of Swinomish; his mother-in-law Rose Marie Williams of Swinomish, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Prayer Service will be held at the Wex Liem Community Center, Bellingham, Washington on Thursday, September 2, 2004, at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 3, 2004 at 10 a.m. with burial services to follow at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Rodney Lousious, formerly of Bellingham, died Monday, June 16, 1997, in Seattle. He was 65. A private service was held. Born Jan. 30, 1932, in Bellingham to Elmer and Alice Hume Jones, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1954 in Germany. Mr. Jones worked in retail stores and as an interior decorator. He enjoyed reading and drawing. Survivors include sister Muriel Yates of Bellingham, brother Milton Jones of Bellingham and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Cremation Society Northwest in Lynnwood.

JONES, Rose Boone, 85, of 2165 Ferndale Terrace, Ferndale, died Monday (April 29, 1985) in Bellingham. Mrs. Jones was born Feb. 5, 1900 in Newark, MO, and had been a Whatcom County resident since 1936. She was married to James Lloyd Jones, who preceded her in death. She was active in the Ferndale Senior Center, the North Bellingham Orthopedic Guild and worked at Pynor's Store in North Bellingham for 29 years. Survivors include her daughter Barbara Behnke of Ferndale; two sisters; a sister-in-law Claribelle Jones of Bellingham; four grandchildren, including Michael Behnke and Nancy Stull of Custer and Lori Steinbech of Ferndale; and great-grandson Austin Behnke of Bellingham. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Apr 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Ruby Alexandra - Funeral services have been set for next Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church for Mrs. Ruby Alexandra Jones, 52, of Beach Star Route, who died Wednesday (July 1, 1953) in a local hospital at the age of 52 years. She had lived in Whatcom county since 1927 and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Norma Jefferson, Beach Star Route. Rev. Fr. Donald Conger will conduct the services, with burial in the Lummi cemetery under direction of the Monroe mortuary of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 1953) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Sophie Ann "Pat" age 72, formerly of 201 E. Lincoln St., Nooksack, died January 16, 1996 in the Christian Health Care, Lynden, after a 15 year illness. Mrs. Jones was born in Kooi, Wyoming, to John and Jadwiga Agnes Washut and moved to Whatcom County in 1926. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden and The Alter Society. She was very active in the church and enjoyed her family gardening and reading. She is survived by her three sons, Tom and his wife Mary Lou Jones, Stephen and his wife Debra Jones of Nooksack and Mark and his wife Tammy Jones of Bellingham; five daughters, Pamela and her husband Bob Ames of Everson, Barbara and her husband Dick Larson of Sumas, Rebecca and her husband Marshall Judy of Nooksack, Diana and her husband Mark Borges of Colorado, Sheila and her husband Doug Lagerwey of Everson; one sister, Rosemary Witman of Ferndale, and 26 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1993; her daughter, Teresa Jones; three brothers, John Ligocki, Andy Ligocki and Louie Ligocki; two sisters, Susan Franzen and Agnes Ligocki. A Vigil for the Deceased will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 1996, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden and the Funeral Literagy will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 19, 1996, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. Burial will be in the Nooksack Cemetery. Father Woody McAllister will celebrate the services. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 1996 in The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel in Bellingham. The arrangements are services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

JONES, Vincent C., age 62 of Marietta, passed away Wed. Feb. 28, (1968). He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Della Jones of Lummi, Mrs. Janet Dennis, Ann Jones and Eleanor Jones all of Bellingham, five sons, Daniel, Robert, Lloyd, Clyde and Harley, all of Lummi; three brothers, Victor, Mathew and Earl of Lummi, and seven grandchildren. Rosary services Thursday, 8:15 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Requiem Mass Friday March 1st, at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald (WA) 29 Feb 1968) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONES, Wilba L., age 84 of Ferndale, died on Tuesday, December 23, 1997. She is survived by her daughters, Janine Macy of Winlock, WA, Radine Carey of Ferndale, Joyce Young of Seattle; brothers, Raymond William of Mesa, AZ, Wade Williams of Everson, Austin Williams of St. Louis, MO; sister Sybil Snider of Winlock; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Jones, a daughter Clydine Jones, two brothers and one sister. Mrs. Jones was born April 29, 1913, in Fremont, MO, to Robert and Letitia (Walters) Williams. She moved from Fremont to Whatcom County in 1947 where she lived in Sumas, Custer and then Ferndale. She was a member of the United Church of Ferndale, the Ferndale Senior Center and American Legion Auxiliary. Visitation will be Friday, December 26, 1997, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale. A Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 27, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington Avenue, with Pastor Heather Mordhorst officiating. A family Graveside Service will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JONES, William "Willie" Sr. (ChaT-ex 'T), former Chairman, Vice Chairman and Council Member of the Lummi Indian Business Council for 30 years (1977-2007) passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Willie was born June 22, 1941. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Mildred Jones and his daughter Evelyn Jones (baby). He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Josephine Jones, children: Rosanna (Wendell) Jones, William (Regina) Jones Jr., Julianne (Delfred) Jones; 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and his sister, Rosalie (Ralph) Scott. Willie is known of his commitment to education and was instrumental in the creation of the Lummi Nation High School and Northwest Indian College, where he earned an Honorary Degree in Native Science with a Concentration in Indigenous Self-Determination and Education. Willie was also a strong national leader in tribal sovereignty and self-governance and was an active community member in Whatcom County. He was a canoe skipper for many years and carried the canoe philosophy in all aspects of life. The family invites all of his friends and colleagues to pay tribute to his legacy. Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00pm and Friday, March 4th at 10:30 a.m., both at the Lummi Nation Community Building, Wex Liem: 2334 Lummi View Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 2016) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JONSON, John L. – A memorial service for John L. Jonson of Seattle, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Seattle. Mr. Jonson died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 in Seattle. He was 79. Born Aug. 16, 1920 in Salem, SD, he graduated from Bellingham High School in the late 1930s. In 1949, he moved to Seattle. His son Jimmy Jonson and one grandchild preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Carolyn Hadaller of Shelton; and Diana Vitali and Nancy Stover, both of Seattle; son Randy Jonson of Seattle; brother Norman Jonson; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home of Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOPSON, Helen Chamberlin - Longtime Bellingham resident Helen Chamberlin Jopson, 94, of Sacramento, Calif., died Aug. 27, (1991). She was buried privately in Sacramento. Mrs. Jopson lived in Bellingham from 1935 to 1959. Survivors include son Bob Chamberlin and Duane Chamberlin; daughter Dorothy Rivers; a sister, Ann Dorland; a brother, Phil Meade; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Arrangements by Lind Brothers Mortuary in Sacramento.

JORDAL, Myrtle I., 81, 5667 Front Ave., Ferndale, died Wednesday in Bellingham. She was born May 7, 1903, in Bellingham and was a lifelong resident of the Ferndale area. She married Bryan A. Jordal in Ferndale in 1929, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, one sister and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Moles Funeral Home, the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORDAN, Laura A., born November 9, 1919 in Custer, WA; passed away peacefully on April 17, 2003. Laura is survived by her sister Kay Caldwell, son Raymond and Barb Jordan; daughters Beckie and Buck Breakey; Jeannie and Greg Potter; Katie Jordan; grandchildren Conrad and Gideon Jordan; Andy, Bud and Caleb Breakey; and Nicole, Lindsay and Taryn Potter. She was preceded in death by daughter Cindy Kay Jordan and her sister Lola Johnson. At Laura's request there will be a private family memorial.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORDAN, Philip D. – A memorial service for Philip Dean Jordan of Gold Beach, Ore., formerly of Bellingham, will be held today at Rogue River Gun Club in Gold Beach. Mr. Jordan died of complications caused by a heart attack on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Gold Beach General Hospital. He was 72. Mr. Jordan was born Jan. 1, 1928 to Rella Stallard in Bellingham. Mr. Jordan worked as a logger, mill worker, log-truck driver, bartender and bar owner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and walking his dog, Bark. His infant daughter Linda and daughter Diane died previously. Survivors include his wife Donna; sons Ronald and Wayne, both of Sumas; stepdaughter Connie of Gold Beach; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORDAN, William P. - A funeral Mass for William P. Jordan will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Rob Evenson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mr. Jordan died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 82. Born April 18, 1917, to Cornelius and Elizabeth (Henry) Jordan in Harrison, Neb., he had been a Whatcom County resident for 46 years. Mr. Jordan retired from Local 302 Operating Engineers. Mr. Jordan served as a scoutmaster for Troop 34 for more than 10 years. He enjoyed gardening and landscaping. His son Bill Jordan, five brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Eileen, of the family home sons Bob Jordan of Blaine and Gary Jordan of Seattle sisters Marge Cook and Trudy Jordan of Casper, Wyo., and Ellen Lacey of Hot Springs, S.D. three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.

JORGENSEN, Allan H. October 8, 1928 – December 10, 2005 On Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 Allan's body succumbed to cancer, but his spirit and profound impact survive in the members of his family – loving and devoted wife of 56 years Virginia, sons Don (Mary) and Jay (Debbie), daughter Julie Marzolf (Rick), grandchildren Rebecca, Jason, Christina (Tyler), Katie, Jennifer, Ben and Jake. From his small town farm roots in Ames, Nebraska, Allan became a successful executive with Pfizer, and subsequently developed his own successful immunology company. During these later years he engaged in a number of ventures that eventually landed him in Bellingham working, along side his two sons at the "Triple J Farm." His life was full and, in his own words was, "blessed by God, satisfying, and without regrets." On their 56th anniversary in May, Allan and Virginia used the vehicle of an old fashioned Jorgensen picnic to bestow a blessing on the grandchildren and to express love and affection to each family member. Last week Al received the Rotarian's coveted Paul Harris Fellow Award in recognition for his outstanding community service and generosity. He has served in Rotary for 28 years. Al and his family are grateful for the care received through the Bellingham Hospice Society and the staff and doctors at St. Joseph's Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORGENSEN, Arthur H., a longtime Whatcom County resident, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, in San Diego. He was 90. A service will be held later in Bellingham. A service will be held later in Bellingham. Born July 25, 1907, in Bellingham, he was a farmer for 50 years. Mr. Jorgenson was a member of Odd Fellows, Sons of Norway and the Grange. He and his wife, Ruth, served in the Peace Corps in Honduras. Survivors include daughter Judy Tennent of Incline Village, Nev.; son Jan Jorgensen of Washington; sister Selma Raz of Oregon; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Paris-Frederick Mortuary in El Cajon, Calif.

JORGENSEN, Bruce L. - A service for Bruce L. Jorgensen of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Burial Park in Kent. Mr. Jorgensen died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 47. Born Sept. 30, 1949, to Carl and Ardith Phelps Jorgensen in Lexington, Ky., he was raised in Owosso, Mich. A graduate of Michigan State University and Gonzaga University School, he was a bailiff and public defender for Spokane County before moving to Bellingham. Mr. Jorgensen worked for Whatcom County Public Defender's Office since 1986 and was supervising attorney of the Juvenile Court Division for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1963. Survivors include his father and stepmother Ellsie Jorgensen of Tucson; sister Carol Darling of Seattle; stepsisters Diane Pautler and Barbara Jeffries, both of Tucson; stepbrother Richard Jeffries of Phoenix; and numerous other relatives.

JORGENSEN, Chris, 57, 2872 Haxton Way, died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 1986) in Bellingham. Mr. Jorgensen was born Feb. 19, 1929, in Sumas. He had lived in Whatcom County all his life. He was a member of the Board of Realtors, B.P.O.E. 194 and the Gooseberry Point Water Association. Mr. Jorgensen was owner/broker of Mount Baker Realty and he served on the Whatcom County Housing Authority. Survivors include his wife Edna of the family home; two daughters, Heidi of the family home and Lynn Bezona of Ferndale; three sons, Joe of Lynden; Gerry of Bellingham; and Mark Handy of Bellingham; parents Art and Ruth Jorgensen of Bellingham; a sister Judy Tennent of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Jan Jorgensen of Bellingham and Cliff Jorgensen of Hawaii; and six grandchildren. The Rev. Earl Crouse will officiate at a private family service. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Oct 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORGENSEN, Clifford C., age 61, of Kailua, Hawaii, passed away Feb. 5, 1993. He was born March 9, 1931 in Sumas, WA, to Arthur and Ruth Jorgensen. Survivors are his three sons, Al Jorgensen of Bellingham, Monte and Steven Jorgensen both of Everett; two daughters, Manna Jorgensen of Seattle and Carol Jorgensen of Bellingham; one brother Jan Jorgensen of Bellingham; a sister Judy Tennant and her husband Richard of San Diego, CA; his father Art Jorgensen of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1993 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Visitation will be Thursday Noon to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 to 10 a.m. The arrangements and services are entrusted to Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORGENSEN, Jorgen (Jack) C., age 73 of 6481 Noon Rd, Everson, passed away Monday, June 21, (1976). Mr. Jorgensen was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a retired equipment operator for the Whatcom County Road Dept. He is survived by 2 brothers, Arthur and Ted of Bellingham and a sister, Mrs. Selma Raz of Portland, Ore., numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 24 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with interment following in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORGENSEN, Melissa Dawn, age 3 of 953 Slater Rd., passed away Sunday Jan 8, (1978). She leaves to survive her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Jorgensen, 2 brothers, Scott and Jeff, all of the family home; paternal grandparents, Lars and Ruth Eide, Maternal grandparents, Don and Hazel Linse and maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Pearl Turner, all of this city. Funeral services are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jan 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORGENSEN, Ruth - Funeral services for Ruth Jorgensen, a Peace Corps volunteer in the early 1960s, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Central Lutheran Church. A private burial will follow. Pastor Earl Crouse of the Advent Christian Church in Sumas and Pastor Len Ericksen of the Central Lutheran Church will officiate. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. Mrs. Jorgensen, 77, of 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway died Friday in a Seattle hospital. She was born on Oct. 19, 1912, in Kansas, and moved to Bellingham from Oregon in 1928, the year she married her husband Art Jorgensen. A member of the Central Lutheran Church, Mrs. Jorgensen was a nutrition specialist at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center for many years She also ran a migrant center in Lynden. From 1962 to 1964 she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras. Survivors include her husband of the family home; two sons, Clifford Jorgensen of Hawaii and Jen Jorgensen of Bellingham; one daughter Judy Tennents of San Diego, Calif.; three sisters Shirley Robertson and Bessie Logan of Bellingham, and June Stiglitz of California; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORGENSEN, Shirley A. - Memorial services for Shirley A. Jorgensen, age 64, of 4621 Morgan St., will be Wed. Nov. 4, 2 p.m. at the Geneva Community Church with Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Cremation & inurnment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Jorgensen passed away Oct. 30, 1987. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1944 and was a member of the Geneva Community Church. She is survived by her sister, Doris E. Olson of Bellingham; her brother, Donald L. Olson of San Francisco; loving cousins, Barbara & husband Leo Eiford, Dorothy Brown, both of Bellingham, and Dwayne & wife Leola Robinson of LaConner; numerous nieces & nephews. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, November 1, 1987)

JORGENSEN, Sidsel, 67, of 2029 James street, passed away in Sumas Monday (July 9, 1945) following an illness of two months. She had resided in Bellingham twenty-three years and was a member of the American Central Lutheran church. Four sons and two daughters survive, Jorgen C., of Sumas; Theodore M., of Bellingham; Albert E., in the United States navy, and Arthur H., of Sumas; Mrs. Margaret Gross, Alhambra, Calif., and Mrs. Selma A. Raz, of Multnomah, Ore.; twelve grandchildren; also two sisters, Miss Anna Ellingbraaten and Mrs. Karl Vikholm, both in Norway, and a nephew, Harold Odegaard, of Sumas. Remains are resting at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Earl Soiland officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, July 10, 1945)

JORGENSEN, Theodore - A funeral for Theodore "Ted" Martin Jorgensen will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Dick Mattila officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Jorgensen died Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995, at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. He was 91. Born April 25, 1904 to Chris and Sidsel Jorgensen in Bellingham, he lived his entire life in Whatcom County. He married Mary Murphy on July 23, 1946 in Bellingham. She died Feb. 23, 1980. He was a commercial fisher in Puget Sound and Alaska. After retiring he owned and operated the Marietta Garage. Mr. Jorgensen enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include daughters Sidsel Gould of Bellingham and Helen King of Seattle; sons Archie Jorgensen and Bobby Jorgensen, both of Bellingham; brother Art Jorgensen of California; sister Salma Raz of Portland, Ore.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Nov 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JORISSEN, Henry W. - Committal services for Henry W. "Dutch" Jorissen, 68, 981 Chuckanut Lane, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 110 Flora St., with the Rev. Keith Madsen officiating. Mr. Jorissen died Thursday (August 22, 1991). He was born July 4, 1923, in Lynden. After graduating from Lynden High School in 1941 he served four years in the U.S. Navy. He earned an electrical engineering degree from Washington State University, where he also achieved varsity letters in baseball. He also played semi-pro ball. Mr. Jorissen worked for General Electric Company in California for 20 years, before moving back to the Northwest, where he worked for Simplot Foods until his retirement. He enjoyed beachcombing, crabbing and gardening. He married Virginia Dorsey on July 3, 1948, in Bellingham. She survives at the family home. Other survivors include a son, Henry W. Jorissen of Denver, Colo.; daughters, Diane Johnston of Seattle and Joni Hinton of Vancouver, Wash.; sisters, Etta Ripperda of Lynden, Pearl Smith of Lynden, Joanne DeJong of Lynden and Freda Presley of Lynden; a brother, Adrian Jorissen of Bellingham; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOUDREY, Absolom J., age 80, of Van Zandt, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, July 8, (1948). Mr. Joudrey had resided in that community for the past 43 years and was a retired rancher. Surviving relatives are three sons, Charles and Elam E., of Van Zandt, and Austin, of American Lake, and one daughter, Mrs. Howard Williams, of Arlington; also eight grandchildren and one brother, Freeman Joudrey, of Nova Scotia, Canada. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander P. Aiton, Saturday, July 10, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Van Zandt Cemetery.

JOY, Ailene J. - Funeral services will be held Saturday for Ailene J. Joy, a former Whatcom County resident and waitress at Skyline Cafe in Deming. Mrs. Joy, 55, died Thursday (May 16, 1991) in her home town of Sedro-Woolley. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Burial will be at Saxon Cemetery. Mrs. Joy was Born in Ferndale on April 27, 1936, to Allen and Gladys Sperry. She attended school in Ferndale, Bellingham and Deming. She married Gene Joy in 1982. The couple lived in Prairie, south of Wickersham, for 35 years. A waitress at Skyline Cafe for many years, Mrs. Joy also worked at JHC Shake mill near Wickersham as a ridge nailer. She also was a member of Prairie Fire Department Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of the family home; two sons, Mike Joy of Sedro-Woolley and Randy Joy of Clear Lake; a daughter, Maxine Johnston of Sedro-Woolley; two brothers, Allen Sperry and Lonnie Sperry, both of Sedro-Woolley; a sister, Alice Lyle of Alger; and four grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 May 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOY, Charles Wesley, Jr., 87, of Bellingham, Washington, went to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Charles and Daisy Dell Joy, on July 15, 1921. Chuck loved his family. He was a hardworking and good natured man with a big heart, who loved children and animals. Chuck served in World War II in the South Pacific where he earned several service medals. He started working in farming, did TV repair on the side, but worked in construction for some 60 years. Chuck loved games, horseshoes, golfing, and camping with his friends, and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Ferndale. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, and seven brothers and sisters. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 61 years, Alice Joy; children, Dan (Diane) Joy, Maridell (Albert) Vandenhaak, Wesley Joy, Barbara Heinrichs, Mike (Maribeth) Joy; sister, Darlene Joy, 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A Graveside Committal and Honors Presentation will be held Friday, October 31, at 2:00 p.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery, in Lynden, and a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 6, at 2:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Ferndale. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory-Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOYNER, Clifford S., age 89, of 2662 Mountain View Rd., Ferndale, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 1982. Mr. Joyner had been a resident of the Mountain View Community since 1935, was a member of the Khurum Lodge No. 112, AF&AM and the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Lodge in Minneapolis. He was a WWI Army Veteran and is survived by his wife Agnes; 1 sister Mary Kero of Seattle; a nephew Leon Joyner of Seattle; a niece Margurette Thomas of Memphis, Tenn. At his request there will be no funeral services. Cremation will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JUDD, Nelda C. died suddenly at St. Joseph Hospital Tuesday, December 23, 1997. She was born January 1, 1939, to Frank and Emma Judd in Bellingham, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Nelda loved painting, gardening and being a grammy. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Norma Tiffany, and brother Delford Judd. Survivors include her sister, Joyce Sand; brother Francis Judd; sons, Wade & Brantley Plumb; daughter Hilary Finney, granddaughter Emma and numerous nieces and nephews, all of Bellingham. A graveside remembrance will be at Greenacres Memorial Park, Friday, December 26, 1997, at 2:30 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JUDKINS, Bridget E. - Graveside services for Bridget E. Judkins of Ferndale will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Seattle. Miss Judkins of 2185 Seamount Drive, Ferndale, died Sunday, May 22, 1994, after an extended illness. She was 31. Born March 23, 1963, to Robert and Kathleen Ryan Judkins in Seattle, she moved to Ferndale 10 years ago. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.

JUDY, Don was born in Mount Vernon, WA February 4, 1928, the only child of Clarence and Grace (Stevens) Judy. He resided in Burlington his entire life. He attended Burlington Edison High School and worked summers for the Skagit Valley Telephone Co. At age 16, he became a lineman and still had two years of high school to finish. After graduation in 1946 he began a full time career with the phone company and retired after 40 years of service in March, 1982. He enjoyed having weekly coffee with his friends from Contel Phone Co. He retired as Truck Captain of the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department after 25 years. He was also a member of the Samish Island Community Center. Don had extensive knowledge of the activities in an around Samish Bay and enjoyed sharing this with visitors. He loved the challenge of fixing things and was very innovative. Surviving are his wife Myrna (Power) of Burlington and Samish Island. A daughter Marsha Judy of Oak Harbor. Sons are David (Candi) of Burlington, Mike (Julie) of Arlington and Marshall (Becky) of Nooksack. Grandchildren are Debbie Greiner of Brinnon, WA, Brett and Brad Judy of Burlington, Teresa, Maria, Sarah and Matthew Judy of Nooksack, Danielle and Megan Judy of Burlington, Brandon and Brittny O'Brien of Arlington. There will be a gathering for friends and family Wednesday, September 10 from 1pm to 4 p.m. at their Samish Island Home, 11457 Blue Heron Rd., Bow, WA after which the family will be having a private service. Arrangements are under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Burlington.

JUKES, Arthur D. aged 36 years, passed away at Miami, Florida, May 30, (1942). Mr. Jukes, a former resident of Bellingham, was a U.S. vice counsel at Havana, Cuba, where he has resided for the past four years. Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, a graduate of Fairhaven high school and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon of the University of Washington. He is survived by his widow, Frances; one daughter, Marion at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jukes of Blaine; one uncle, Henry Jukes, of Bellingham. The remains will be received at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, Friday morning. Services will be conducted at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Friday, June 5, at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

JULE, Emma L. - A 40-year resident of this community, Mrs. Emma L. Jule of 404 Baker St., died in a local hospital Friday (Oct. 5, 1956) at the age of 59. A member of Revival Tabernacle, Mrs. Jule is survived by her husband, James H. June Sr., at home; two sons, James H. Jr. of Bellingham and Capt. Wesley L. Jule, stationed with the Air Force in Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Thompson of Bellingham and Mrs. John Santerno of North Bend, Ore.; seven grandchildren; a brother, Hjalmar Linder of Bellingham, and two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Johnson and Mrs. Anna H. Holeman, both of Bellingham. Service is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home with the Rev. James White officiating. Burial is to be at Woodlawn Cemetery.

JULE, James H., Jr., age 35, 404 Baker Street, passed away Monday, September 28, (1964). A lifetime resident of this community, Mr. Jule graduated from Western Washington College of Education in 1958, and had taught French at Fairhaven Junior High School the past four years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors are his widow, Gita, at home; one daughter, Anne and a son, Eric, both at home; father, James Jule, Sr., city; one brother, Major Wesley L. Jule with the Air Force in Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle M. Thompson, city; Mrs. Alice Quade, Spokane, and nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. Grant Whipple Friday, October 2 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

JULE, Wesley L. – A memorial service for Wesley "Wes" Linder Jule of Roswell, NM, formerly of Bellingham, will be,held at a later date in Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Jule died of complications caused by an illness on Saturday, July 22, 2000 in Roswell. He was 76. Born Oct 11, 1923 to James H. and Emma Linder Jule in Bellingham, he was educated in the Bellingham School District. In 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Corp where he was commissioned and served as a fighter pilot in P-38s. He completed 28 missions over Italy, Romania, Albania and Hungary before being shot down over Hungary. He was a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft III and Mosseburg for 11 months. He attained the rank of major. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of service. Mr. Jule lived in Conroe, Texas for 23 years before moving to Kerrville, where he lived for seven years. In 1999 he moved to Roswell. Mr. Jule received the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart, European African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with the Bronze Battle Stars and three Overseas Bars. Mr. Jule was a member of Hill Country Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War and the Methodist Church. His wife of 56 years, Maxine (Richards) Jule, died previously. Survivors include daughter Virginia Ferrey of Granada, Nicaragua; son Robert Jule of Roswell; sisters Myrtle Thompson of Bellevue and Alcie Rhoads of Spokane; three grandchildren; four nephews; three nieces; and many grandnieces and grandnephews. The American Red Cross was the only consistent and invaluable link to home for Mr. Jule while he was a prisoner of war. Arrangements are by Lagarone Funeral Chapel of Roswell.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JULIAN, Alvida M. - A prayer vigil for Alvida M. Julian of Everson will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. A prayer service and wake will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in North Vancouver, B.C. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in North Vancouver, followed by interment at Burrard Reserve Cemetery. Mrs. Julian died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999. She was 73. Her sister Eleanor Dapp preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Richard (Dick) Julian, of the family home daughters Carole Thomas and Gwendolyn and Laurinda Julian, all of Deming, and Janet Gleason of Lacey sons Randall Julian of Everson and Rodney Cline of Deming three sisters and two brothers, all of British Columbia 17 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

JULIUS, Haynes J., 62, a life resident Whatcom County, died Sunday (July 6, 1980) in a local hospital. Julius, of 2503 Elizabeth St., was born September 12, 1917, on the Lummi Indian Reservation. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Vela, five sons, and seven daughters. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JULIUS, John Jeffery - A vigil for John Jeffery Julius of Bellingham will be at 7 tonight at Lummi Community Center with Vernon Lane officiating. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the center with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Mr. Julius died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997. He was 43. Born Nov. 10, 1953, to Haynes Julius and Vela Jefferson in Bellingham, he graduated from Nooksack Valley High School and serve in the U.S. Navy. He married Jackie Warbus on Nov. 10, 1973. Mr. Julius worked as a carpenter, marine biologist, scuba diver and landscaper. He enjoyed painting and drawing, native art, collecting antiques and going to garage sales. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Gary Julius, Creig Julius and Mike Julius; and sister Valerie Julius. Survivors include daughters Jackie Julius and Bonita Julius, both of Deming; son John Julius Jr. of Deming; companion Keith LaFavre of Bellingham; sisters Jena Ostrand, Vickie Julius, Vera Solomon, Vela Julius, Tami Julius and Vanessa Julius, all of Lummi, and Anita "Bop" Johnson of Rhode Island; brothers Rod Julius and Tony Julius, both of Lummi; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

JULIUS, Michael Jay, 27, 2523 Jaeger St, died Thursday (Feb. 17, 1983). He was born April 23, 1955 in Bellingham, and was a lifetime resident of Lummi Island. He graduated from Bellingham High School and attended Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon and Biola Bible College in Los Angeles, Calif. He was an avid fisherman with his own boat. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by a son, fiancee, stepfather, four brothers, seven sisters and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Vigil services will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Buckalew presiding. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joachim's Catholic Church under the direction of the Rev. Dennis Zoet. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Feb 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JUNKIN, Earl (Keith), 67, died in Longview Friday (June 28, 1968). Mr. Junkin was a retired member of the Teamsters Union and a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Surviving are the widow, Thelma, of Bellingham; a son Duane Junkin of Kalama; a daughter Mrs. Eileen Jensen of Bellingham; a half-brother Arnold Keith of Bellingham, and two grandchildren. Services are pending at Ditlevsen-Moore Funeral Home in Kelso.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 1968) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JUNKIN, Thelma Evelyn "Gerry", 72, 715 Wilson Ave., died Sunday at her home. Born in Fairhaven on Jan 11, 1913, she was a lifelong Bellingham resident. She was a seamstress, and enjoyed needlepoint. She married Earl Junkin in 1931. He died in 1968. Survivors include a son, a daughter and two granddaughters. No services will be held. The body will be cremated, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
(From the Bellingham Herald, October 1, 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JUSSILA, Leona G., age 94 of Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham on August 7, 2005. Honoring her wishes, there will be no services. Leona was born November 17, 1910 in Hibbing, Minnesota, to John and Rosa Jokitalo Jussila. She lived in Whatcom County for the last 30 years. Surviving Leona are four nephews and their families in Minnesota and Montana. Preceding Leona in death were her parents, sister Hildegard Hartman and brothers Bill and John Jussila. Arrangements by Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JUSTASON, Albertine - Visitation for Albertine Pauline Justason of Bellingham will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 10 am Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. James F. VanHorn officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Justason died Monday, Dec. 25, 1995 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 103. Born March 14, 1892 to Misias and Pauline Desjardir LeClaire in Quebec, Canada, she lived in Whatcom County for 52 years. She was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Justason, in 1971, daughter Judy Groves in 1989 and son Allan Justason in 1993. Survivors include daughters Pauline Justason and Esther Bliss, both of Bellingham; brother Albert LeClaire of Odessa, Ontario, Canada; 11 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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