WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     LAI - LAM

LAIDLAW, William J. - Memorial services for William J. Laidlaw, president of Whatcom Community College, were held Saturday at First Congregation Church in Bellingham. Laidlaw, 50, died Nov. 20, (1983) of cancer at his home, 1459 Central Road. Born in East Orange, N.J., June 14, 1933, he had been involved in higher education as a teacher and administrator for more than 20 years. He held instructor and professor position at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J., at City University of New York, at Western Washington University (1965-66) and the State University of New York. He became president of Whatcom Community College in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a son, Jack; and numerous relatives in the United States and Canada. After four years in the Air Force, he received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a master's in educational psychology from Columbia University and a doctor of education degree in educational psychology from Columbia. His career included employment with Xerox Corp. He was also vice president and director of research for Cybern Education Inc. in New York for one year. He came to Whatcom Community College after serving five years as a professor and associate dean of academic affairs of the State University of New York's Empire State College at Rochester. His awards include being named Higher Education Person of the Year (1981-82) by the Washington Association of Community College Students. He was also cited for "outstanding support and service" by American Associating of Women in Community and Junior Colleges last April.

LAIRD, Betty J., age 54 of 1509 E. Victor St., passed away Thursday Nov. 9, 1978. Miss Laird was a resident of this community most of her life and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a brother,Gordon Laird, a sister Mrs. Mae Allinson, both city. Services Monday Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. C. Thomas Lane officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Nov 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAIRD, Edna Albritton, 92, a former Bellingham resident, died last month at a Baton Rouge, La., hospital. Mrs. Laird had lived in Bellingham for several years with her daughter, Christine Williams. She was born March 22, 1899, to Eugene and Cora Albritton and was reared in Mississippi. She worked at the Singer Sewing Center in Mount Vernon before she retired. Survivors include daughters Jacqulyn Laird Fowler of Baton Rouge, Janet Laird Newman of Ventura, Calif., and Christine Laird Williams of Bellingham; brothers Charles Albritton and Cecil Albritton, both of Brookhaven, Miss.; 13 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by the Catchings Funeral Home in McComb, Miss.

LAIRD, Gary L., Everson was killed in a wreck (Dec. 17, 1972). He was 18 years of age at the time of death. He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and had attended Lynden Christian High School. He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Laird, Everson; four brothers, Greg, Fort Lewis, Glenn, Galen and Guy at home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence DeLange, Lynden. Services for him were directed by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Metro, December 27, 1972)

LAIRD, Harriette W., age 89, a former resident of the Leopold Inn for many years, died in Seattle Jan. 13, 1978. Services are at Washington Memorial Park, Seattle, Jan. 16 at 11 a.m.

LAIRD, Kathleen R., age 38, of 444 So. State St., passed away Mon. Nov. 21, (1988). She had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 3 years. Survived by her husband Frederick Laird; 2 sons, Scott Kane, Michael Kane both of New York; 2 sisters, Karen Ceney of Santa Clara, CA & Irene Ceney of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. Nov. 25 at 1:30 in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery.

LAIRD, Mary, age 71 who resided at 2105 A St. passed away in a local hospital Saturday September 7, (1963) following a brief illness. Mrs. Laird had resided in Bellingham her entire lifetime with the exception of 7 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Auxiliary and WCTU. Her husband, Robert Laird preceded her in death 14 days ago. She leaves to survive her son, Gordon A., 2 daughters, Mrs. Mae Allison & Miss Betty Laird all of Bellingham, 2 sisters, Mrs. Ethel Allinson of Bellingham and Mrs. Iva Mapes of Calif., 2 brothers, Irv[line of text missing] numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Arthur E. Bezanson will conduct funeral services on Wednesday, September 11 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

LAIRD, Norman, age 62, of 504 5th Ave. So., Seattle, passed away at the home of his brother, Robert Laird, 1809 Laurel Road, Tuesday, Aug. 30, (1960). A retired truck driver, Mr. Laird was a member of the Teamsters Union Local No. 174; had resided in Seattle for the past 43 years and had been visiting in Bellingham the past week. Besides his brother, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Art Barley, of Nonoose Bay, B.C. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Carl Lindstrom, Friday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

LAIRD, Robert, age 76, who resided at 2105 A St., passed away on Monday, August 19, (1963) at the family home. Mr. Laird had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 and a WWI veteran. He leaves to survive his widow, Mrs. Mary Laird at home, his son, Gordon A. Laird, 2 daughters, Mrs. Mae Allinson and Miss Betty J. Laird, all of Bellingham; his brother, Alex of Nanaimo, B.C., his sis[line of text missing] numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Arthur Bezanson will conduct funeral services on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Officers of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 will have ritualistic graveside services.

LAJOYE, John C. "Jack" age 69 of 4000 Flynn St., died Wed. Oct. 8, 1980. A resident of this community for the past 10 years, Mr. Lajoye was a retired photographic surveyor, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration; member of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194; Bellingham Yacht Club and Lake Padden Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Alice M.; 1 son, John C. Lajoye of Raleigh, North Carolina; 1 daughter, Jeanne Stewart of Annapolis, Maryland; 1 stepson Richard Charles of Sterling, Virginia; 1 step-daughter, Zandra Olsen of Spokane; 10 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Nan Woytych of Naples, Florida, Madelyn Bushnell of Sherrill, New York and Marie L. Lajoye of Miami, Florida. Funeral service Sat. Oct. 11, 11 a.m. Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating and offices of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194 participating. Cremation. [b. Dec. 7, 1910 Cincinnati]

LAKE, Eleanor Alma, age 88, passed away at home in Bellingham Thursday, July 6, 2006. She was born March 25, 1918 in Scobey, Montana, to Alma and Walter Willison. Eleanor moved to Washington as a teenager, and graduated from Stanwood High School and Bellingham Normal School. She married George W. Lake on October 14, 1942 in Bellingham. Eleanor taught second and third grades for 25 years in both Oak Harbor and Bellingham. She was involved in many volunteer activities through St. James Presbyterian Church. Eleanor helped run the Seaman's Center in downtown Bellingham; she also taught vacation Bible school, was a deacon and elder in the church, and was loved for her generosity and sense of humor. She enjoyed traveling, boating, camping, reading, her children and grandchildren. Eleanor is survived by her husband, George, son Steve Lake (wife Jennifer) of Maui, Hawaii; daughters Leanne Morrison (husband John) of Olympia, Washington, and Darlene Lake of La Crosse, Wisconsin; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service is planned.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAKE, George, age 84 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary M. Lake, 2425 Lafayette Street, passed away at the family home Thursday, February 22, (1945) after a lingering illness. Mr. Lake was a retired carpenter and a member of the Church of the Assumption. He had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years. Aside from the many friends who will mourn his passing he leaves to survive him his widow; one son, Roy A. Lake, of Alderwood Manor; three sisters, Mrs. Elva Johnston, city, Mrs. Lula Watson, of Londale, Calif., Mrs. Nina Dailey, Hintsley, Minn., and one grandson; also numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was said at the Church of the Assumption Sunday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem Mass was celebrated at the church Monday, February 26, at 9:00 a.m. with Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford officiating. Interment, Bay View under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.

LAKE, James Earl, 44, died suddenly at his home in Bellingham on Sunday, Aug. 29, 1993. Mr. Lake was born on Aug. 13, 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lake. He graduated from Mark Morris High school in Longview. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and received the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He was employed as a certified nurses aide at Sehome Park Care Center in Bellingham and attended Fourth Corner Community Church. In Bellingham on Sept. 9, 1983 he was married to Dawn Rupke and she survives her husband at the family home. Other survivors include daughter Jamie Dawn of the family home; brother David Lake and wife Jacqueline of Longview; and father-in-law Ken Rupke of Everson. A service will be held at 4 p.m. today in the chapel of First Reformed Church in Lynden with Rev. Dave Korsen officiating. Arrangements and cremation are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Sept. 1, 1993)

LAKE, Margaret - Aged 70 years, Margaret Lake, 2517 Franklin street, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Monday morning (March 6, 1939) after a considerable period of poor health. She had been a local resident eighteen years and belonged to the First Presbyterian church. A daughter, Mrs. Helen Berg, city; one sister, Mrs. J. D. Gillus, of Peachland, B.C., and one grandchild survive her. Funeral services, with the Rev. Isaac Ward officiating, will take place in the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home Wednesday at 1 p.m., followed by interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

LAKE, Thomas I., age 86, of 1509 E. Victor St., passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Oct. 3, (1961) following a short illness. Mr. Lake had lived in Bellingham for the past 21 years and was a retired carpenter. He leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Vera Greger of this city, and Mrs. Gladys Scott of Seattle; four sons, Guy G. of Boring, Ore., Fletcher T. of Port Angeles, Francis M. of San Jose, Herbert S. of Seattle; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Norman A. Dahle officiating. Interment Greenacres.

LaLONDE, August, 1618 Electric Avenue, aged 79 years, passed away in Seattle Tuesday, October 1, (1940) after a brief illness. Mr. LaLonde had been a resident of Bellingham for the past thirty-six years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, the Order of Foresters, and the Holy Names Society. Aside from a host of friends who will mourn his passing he leaves to survie him one son Bernard, of this city; one brother, John LaLonde; two sisters, Miss Odile LaLonde and Miss A. LaLonde, of Ottawa. Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul, Saturday morning, October 5, at 9 a.m., within the Church of the Assumption with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. James G. Stafford, officiating, and interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. Rosary will be said at the church Friday evening, October 4 at 8 o'clock. Casketbearers will be Archie O'Byrne, Nicholas Jerns, Joe Hermsen, Frank Pickel, Thomas McMahon and Harold Wahl.

LaLONDE, Kathleen - A Mass of Christian Burial for Kathleen LaLonde of Bellingham will be said at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Gary Morelli celebrating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. LaLonde, 77, died Friday, April 15, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1917, to Hugh H. and Kate Wallace Niblock in Bellingham. She married Bernard LaLonde on Sept. 7, 1935. Mrs. LaLonde was a member of Sacred Heart Church and of Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons James LaLonde, John LaLonde and Hugh LaLonde, all of Bellingham, Joseph LaLonde of Seattle and Gerald LaLonde of Iowa; daughter Jeanne DeJong of Buckley; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home in Bellingham.

LAMAR, William, age 62 years, resident of Blaine for past four years, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 27, (1947) following a short illness. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ollie Hipsher, East Wenatchee, and several nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, where funeral services were conducted Friday, May 30, at 2 p.m., under the auspices of the Kulshan Masonic Lodge. The remains were shipped to Belton, Missouri, for interment.

LAMB, Almira, age 86, of 1406 Ellis, passed away at a local hospital Friday March 9, (1951). Mrs. Lamb moved to Bellingham from Portland, Maine, in 1911. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Florence E. Willis and Mrs. Marvin Johnson, both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Mr. Eugene Smerchek Wednesday, March 14, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

LAMB, Clifford R. - A memorial service for Clifford R. Lamb, 78, of 4414 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine, will be held on Thursday at the Ledgerwood Presbyterian Church in Spokane. Mr. Lamb died Monday (April 1, 1990). He was born on April 2, 1912, and moved to Blaine a year ago. Mr. Lamb worked as a warehouse man for Jensen Byrd Co. Inc. in Spokane. He was a member of the Legderwood Presbyterian Church in Spokane, the eagles Lodge in Blaine and the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, bowling and playing cards. Mr. Lamb also enjoyed doing carpentry work. Survivors include his wife, Thora Lamb, of the family home; three sons, Clifford F. Lamb of Auburn, Loren Lamb of Yakima, and Collin Lamb of Spokane; a daughter, Lucy Walsh of Seattle; two brothers, Donald Lamb of Chino, Calif., and Bruce Lamb of Spokane; a sister, Avis Hardwood; 29 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Local arrangements by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.

LAMB, Mary Elizabeth, age 94 of 210 B Street, Blaine, passed away Tues., May 13, 1980. Mrs. Lamb had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 8 years, was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Ivis Moir of Blaine, & Ruth Lamb of Havre, Montana, 3 sons, Manuel & Elmer Lamb of Whitefish, Montana, & George Lamb of Saco, Montana, 1 sister, Blanche Haynes of Saco, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sat., May 17 in the Assembly of God Church in Saco, Montana, Pastor David Smit officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

LAMB, Michael - November 22, 1953 - January 26, 2009 Passed away suddenly on Jan. 26, 2009. Mike was born in San Diego, Ca. & graduated from Oak Harbor High School 1971. After serving in the United States Navy he graduated from Bellevue Technical College with an Associates Degree in Broadcasting. He moved to Bellingham 1978 & started a family. Mike loved cooking, camping, playing baseball & watching ALL sports, however his biggest love was behind the camera. He worked at KVOS-TV 12 for 18 Yrs. prior to moving to Arizona. Mike is survived by his sons Mattew & Jason Lamb; his parents Bonnie and Mel Schadler of Mesa, AZ and Bert & Barbara Lamb of Southhaven, MS; his sisters Ronna Schadler, Pam Ekman, Regina Heller; nieces Lesha, Larina, & Kristina; nephews Mark & Michael. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Feb 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMB, Muriel Lane Mitchell - Graveside memorial services for Muriel Lane Mitchell Lamb, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mrs. Lamb died Tuesday, March 15, 1994, in Wilmington, Del. She was 57. Born May 7, 1936, to Ursula and Garth Mitchell in Bellingham, she graduated from Bellingham High School. After graduation, she was a flight attendant for Western Airlines for nearly four years and received a bachelor's degree from Kansas University. She married Dr. William Lamb in San Francisco in 1961. She and her husband moved to Delaware, where Mrs. Lamb owned and operated an interior decorating shop in Wilmington. Survivors include her husband of the family home in Delaware; son William D. Lamb of Illinois; daughter Karen Lamb of Delaware; and her mother, Ursula A. Legbandt of Bellingham. Local arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

LAMB, Orpha L. - A graveside service for Orpha L. Lamb of Ferndale will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Glen Wolf officiating. Mrs. Lamb died at home Thursday, May 9, 1996. She was 94. Born Jan. 22, 1902 to Fred and Nettie Weaver Thompson in Big Timber, Mont., she married Peter Lamb on Feb. 18, 1918 in Big Timber. They moved to Ferndale in 1935. She worked for Alaska Packers. During World War II, she made gas tanks for airplanes for Firestone. She also served as a volunteer plane observer during the war. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 30, 1973. Survivors include son Don Lamb of Ferndale; daughters Lena Dygert of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Jean Weinard of Ferndale; sisters Delia Groom of Billings, Mont., Adell Jones of Great Falls, Mont, and Louise Hogemark of Big Timber; brothers Ora Thompson of Livingston, Mont., Elmer Thompson of Anaconda, Mont, and Maurice Thompson of Billings; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMBERT, Amos Litch, age 81 years, of 3819 Ohio Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 9, (1956) following a lingering illness. Mr. Lambert was a retired lumber worker, and a former employee of the Bellingham Sash & Door Co. He had lived in Whatcom County for the past 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Cordia M., Lynden; three sons, Lyle, Sumas; George of Sacramento; Matthew, of Shelton; six daughters, Mrs. Florence Brill of Ferndale; Mrs. May Hoag, Bellingham; Mrs. Lily Gambill, Sacramento; Mrs. Rachel Hoag, of Camp Crook, S.D.; Mrs. Minerva Waylett of Shelton; Mrs. Bessie Akers of St. John's Newfoundland; five sisters, Mrs. Rachel Schneider, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Mrs. Florence Hedges, Columbia Falls, Mont.; Mrs. Romaine Spellman, Idaho Falls; Mrs. Lula Trabert, of Ekalaka, Mont.; Mrs. Neil Rife, Baker Mont.; 24 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. J. C. Wilderman officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

LAMBERT, Archie F., age 84, of 1213 Humboldt, Bellingham, WA, died peacefully at home on Thursday, September 17, 1992. He was born in Anacortes, WA on November 27, 1907 to Archie and Eliza Lambert. He worked for Morse Hardware as a Sales Manager for over 35 years. His hobbies were guitar playing, wood carving, watch making, appliance repairing, violinist, reading, boating, clamming, crabbing, hunting and was also an inventor. He is survived by his loving wife Anna of the family home, 3 daughters; Patricia and husband Julius Vitale of Puyallup, WA, LeAnne and husband Joe Kent of Morristown, S. Dakota, and Kay Albertson of Bellingham, WA; a sister-in-law Norma Lambert of Bellingham, WA; eleven grandchildren including Karlyne Lambert of Bellingham, WA; and 22 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Monday September 21, 1992 at Greenacres Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Larry Guderian officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

LAMBERT, Cora, age 85, formerly of 319 Liberty St., Lynden, passed away in a Lynden nursing home on Wed. Jan. 27, 1982. Born in Van Buren, Missouri, Mrs. Lambert was married to her husband Samuel on March 4, 1916 and in 1944 they moved to Whatcom County. Mr. Lambert died in 1966. She is survived by 2 sons, Cecil & wife Ruth, Carl & wife Shirley, all of Everson; 6 daughters, Mrs. Thela & her husband Dorman Ray of Olympia, Mrs. Madrene Pettit of Everson, Mrs. Dolly & husband Johnny Penn of Sumas, Mrs. Gladys & husband Allen Penn of Blaine, Mrs. Mae & husband Claude Rhodes of Lynden and Mrs. Daisy & husband Al Koenig of Longview; 34 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Henry & Charlie Swofford in VanBuren, Missouri and numerous nieces & nephews. She was also preceded by a son Toman and a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Davis. Funeral services will be conducted on Mon. Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. [b. Feb. 14, 1896 Van Buren, MO]

LAMBERT, Cora I., of Sumas, passed away at a local hospital, June 25, (1945) at the age of 80 years. She had lived in this county 23 years, coming here from Montana. She is survived by her husband, J. K. Lambert; two daughters, Mrs. Adam MacLay, of Montana, Mrs. Bert James, of Sumas; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 28 at 2 p.m., at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, with Rev. Robert Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

LAMBERT, Coral Lee, age 2 1/2 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Lambert of Everson, Rt. No. 1, passed away at the family home Thursday, Feb. 9, (1956). Besides the parents she is survived by one sister, Gladys N.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vance Gile of Authven, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Smith of Sumas; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Baker of Sumas. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with the Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Interment Sumas Cemetery.

LAMBERT, Craig Franklin, age 18, 939 Lake Whatcom Blvd., passed away Thursday, April 7th (1966) as a result of an accident. Craig was a lifetime resident of this city. He was a graduate of the Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Lambert, at home, and his grandmother, Mrs. Grace Friend of McLaughlin, So. Dakota. Services will be conducted April 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.

LAMBERT, Edmund J., age 67, 2630 Verona St., passed away Tuesday, January 4, (1966). He had been a resident for the past year and was a retired construction engineer and a member of San Juan Masonic Lodge No. 175, F.&A.M., and a veteran of WWI. He leaves to survive his wife, Bernice at home; 1 son, Walter of La Crescenta, Calif.; 2 brothers, Stewart, of Seattle and Wallace of San Bernardino, Calif., and many other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Rev. C. Theodore Hegg officiating. Interment Bayview.

LAMBERT, Edward, age 82. He was born Jan. 10, 1898 at Ekalaka, Montana. He is the son of Rubin and Rozella Russell Lambert. He grew up in Montana and was a cowboy and ranch hand. He served with the army overseas during WWI. Retired Deputy Sheriff from Jefferson County, Idaho and was a Bellingham resident for the past 12 years. He was a member of the Leisure Time Group. He was preceded in death Sept. this year by his wife Sylvia Kendell Lambert. Surviving children include daughter Mildred Crow, Kaysville, Utah; Rosalee Avery, Idaho Falls and son David Lambert, Newburg Oregon. Sisters Mary Ellen DeGross of B'ham.; Leona Nicolia, Coupeville, Wash. and Hazel Hansen, Everett, Wash. Funeral services conducted Wed., Nov. 12, Williams Funeral Home, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Interment will follow.

LAMBERT, Edward W. - Memorial service for Edward W. "Ed" Lambert, age 67, of 939 Lake Whatcom Blvd., will be Sun. May 2, at 2 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Mr. Doug Anderson officiating. Cremation. Mr. Lambert passed away Thurs. April 28, 1982. He is survived by his wife Norma; 1 brother, Archie Lambert of City; nieces & nephews. A resident of this community most of his life, Mr. Lambert was the retired owner of Belltone Hearing Aid Service. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 25, 1914 Blaine]

LAMBERT, Everett E., of Laurel, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2004. He was 80 years old. Everett was born on November 24, 1923 in Jamestown, Arkansas to James and Nola Lambert. He served for about 30 years in the armed forces, in the Army during the Korean War and in the Navy during WWII. Everett's military duties included being stationed on a ship during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He is survived by his wife, Florence Lambert; daughters Bobbie Almaham and Laurie Applegate; son Jim Elliot; and several nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Everett's request, no services will be held. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMBERT, Gladys V., age 64, of 119 N. Samish Way, passed away Aug. 17, (1975). Mrs. Lambert had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 25 years. Surviving brother, Wallace Plemon; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Pineau of Spokane and Mrs. Delia Becker of Sun City. Funeral services Thursday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Oscar A. Olsen officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

LAMBERT, Irene E., age 57, of 1407 Noon Rd., passed away in a local sanitarium Tuesday, April 19, (1960). Mrs. Lambert had resided in Whatcom County for the past 47 years and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors are her husband, Howard R. Lambert Sr., at home; one son, Robert Gates, of Ferndale; one step-son, Glen Lambert, of Seattle and Miss Christine Lambert in Texas; mother, Mrs. Rue Endersbe, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Muriel Pratt and Mrs. Arlie Roberson, both of Bellingham; two brothers, Orin and Dale Endersbe, both of Bellingham; six grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. E. Wellman, Friday, April 22, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

LAMBERT, Josephine Agnes, 63, of 4000 Flynn St., died Thursday, (July 28, 1988) in a Bellingham hospital. Private memorial services were held Friday at Jones Funeral Home. The remains were to be cremated and the ashes buried at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Lambert was born Jan. 27, 1925, in Ohio, and had been a Bellingham resident since 1953. Survivors include four daughters, Gwen Serra, Jacki Trott, Jan Kales and Lisa Lambert, all of Bellingham; two sons, Ted Lambert of Bellingham and Joe Lambert Jr. of Sedro-Woolley; two brothers, Ted and Albert Sopka, both of Fairfield, Conn.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew.

LAMBERT, John Kile, age 84 years, of 3819 Ohio Street, passed way at a local hospital Sunday, Dec. 28, (1953) following a short illness. Mr. Lambert was a former resident of Sumas, having come to Whatcom County from Montana 30 years ago. He is survived by one brother, Amos L., in Bellingham; five sisters, Mrs. Rachel Schneider, of Bellingham; Mrs. Florence Hedges and Mrs. Romaine Speelman, both of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Mrs. Lou Troberts, of Ekalaka, Mont., and Mrs. Mel Rife, of Billings, Mont.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Nell McClay, of Baker, Mont.; four step-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

LAMBERT, Lyle M., age 86, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Aug. 24, 1985 in a Mt. Vernon nursing home. Born March 29, 1899 in Ekalaka, Montana. He was a long time resident of Sumas before moving to Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by a son, Amos; a grandson, Rodney and 2 brothers, George & Matthew. He leaves 6 daughters, Beulah Barber of Port Angeles, June German of Sequim, Lou Hackett of Edmonds, Josephine Klop of Bayview, Cordie Adams of Conroe, Texas, Jean Frey of Onalaska; daughter-in-law, Diane Lambert of Burlington; 6 sisters, Florence Nims of Shelton, May Hoag of Bellingham, Racheal Hoag of Camp Kirk, S. Dakota, Minerva Waylett of Shelton, Bessie Akers of Shelton, Lillian Laughlin of Shelton; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Cremation, private family services. Arrangements Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, Seattle.

LAMBERT, Mark John, born December 24th, 1942, local business owner and student of life, passed away from pancreatic cancer on October 13th, 2007 surrounded by his children and wife. Mark is survived by an extended, loving family. Friends are invited to greet the family at the visitation on Tuesday, October 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Moles-Bayview Chapel on Lakeway Dr. and on Wednesday, October 17th from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on James Street in Bellingham. A funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Saxon Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMBERT, Mary F., age 87 of Blaine, passed away in a local rest home Wednesday, July 20, (1966). A resident of the Blaine area the past 57 years, she was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are 2 daughters Mrs. Clarence Dodd of Blaine and Mrs. Edgar Olson of Stanwood. One sister, Mrs. Myrtle Bratt of Salt Lake. Also 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at McKinney Funeral Home, Friday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William Shroyer officiating. Burial will follow in Haynie Cemetery.

LAMBERT, Melvin E., age 58, 613 Everson Rd., Everson, passed away in Bellingham on Fri. May 22, 1987. A lifetime county resident, Mr. Lambert was born in Sumas on April 18, 1929 and was the son of the late Reuben & Inez Lambert. During WWII, Mr. Lambert served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. and following the war went into the logging industry and for 20 years owned & operated Mel Lambert Log Co. in Everson. On Aug. 26, 1955, he was married to Janet Shetler in Bellingham. He was a member of the Washington Contract Loggers Assoc.; The Deming Logging Show and the International Order of Foresters. He is survived by his wife Janet; 3 sons, Jay & wife Norma Jo, Everson, Steven & wife Michelle of Bellingham & Michael at home; a daughter, Mrs. Lori & husband Bill Carl of Everson; 6 grandchildren, Angela & Jayson Lambert of Everson, Christopher, Cara & Cody Lambert of Bellingham, Tanya Carl of Everson; a brother, Ray Lambert & wife Wilma of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Mrs. Irene & husband Ted Weidkamp of Lynden, Mrs. Bernice & husband Dale Greenfield of Aloha, Oregon; his mother & father-in-law Verlie & Fred Graves of Bellingham and numerous other relatives. Funeral services were conducted on Tues. May 26 at 2 p.m. in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church with Rev. John Ruhlman officiating. Burial followed in Sumas Cemetery. Services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

LAMBERT, Raymond L. - Visitation for Raymond L. Lambert of Bellingham will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church in Everson, followed by burial in Sumas Cemetery. Mr. Lambert died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at his home. He was 72. Born June 21, 1927, to Reuben and Inez (Baker) Lambert in Sumas, he had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident and grew up in Sumas. Mr. Lambert served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On May 1, 1954, he married Wilma Gile in Lynden. She died in 1993. Mr. Lambert worked as a mechanic and then worked in the logging industry before becoming an ironworker for 22 years through Ironworkers Local 505 of Bellingham. Mr. Lambert was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1585 and American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 of Bellingham. He enjoyed camping and golf. He was preceded in death by his brother Melvin Lambert. Survivors include son Roy R. Lambert of Juneau, Alaska daughters Tammy Bring of Bellingham and Gladys "Andy" Gates of Ferndale sisters Irene Weidkamp of Lynden and Bernice Greenfield of Aloha, Ore. two grandchildren two great-grandchildren and many other relatives.

LAMBERT, Ruth Wilma of 101 Emerson Road, Everson, passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 29, 1990 at her home, following a short illness. She was 69. Mrs. Lambert was born on Oct. 8, 1921, a daughter of John and Muriel (Mahurin) Pyatt. She was married to Cecil Lambert on Nov. 12, 1938 in Van Buren, Mo. and together they came to Everson in 1944. Ruth loved flowers and had quite a special "green thumb". She was a homemaker who is survived by her husband of 52 years, Cecil of the family home; her son, Wayne Lambert and his wife Gloria of Bellingham; her sister, Irene Crocker of Salem, Mo.; her brother Loyed Pyatt of St. Louis; three grandchildren and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by three infant children in the early 1940s; Shirley Mae, Barbara Sue and Billy Leo. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home on Tuesday with Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Services and arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, December 5, 1990)

LAMBERT, Silvia J. of 2201 King Street, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1980 at the age of 83, at her residence. She was employed as a housekeeper for many years, a member of Rebekah and Leisure Time Club. She is survived by her husband Edward; 3 sons, Roy Kendall of Nooksack, Harry Kendall of Bellingham & David Lambert in Ore., 3 daughters, Violet Landry of Spokane, Mildred Crow in Utah and Rosalee Avery in Idaho; 1 brother, Elsworth Simmons of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tues., Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Veroske, Jerns, & LeVeck with Rev. Benham Pruett officiating followed by interment in Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. Jan. 29, 1897 Frankfort, S.D.]

LAMBERT, Willard, age 59, of 2122 S St., passed away at home, Wednesday, April 11, (1962). A 56-year resident of Bellingham, Mr. Lambert leaves to survive two sisters, Mrs. Luella Hendrickson of Bellingham and Mrs. Helen Hudson of Portland, Ore; one brother, Howard R. Lambert of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor K. E. Daugs, Friday, April 13, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

LAMBERT, Wilma G., 2911 W. Maplewood, Bellingham, died at her home following a short illness on Thursday, Nov. 25, 1993. She was 59. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church in Everson with Revs. Pete Holdaas and Bob Drew officiating. Burial followed in Sumas Cemetery. The daughter of Vance and Mabel (Bahl) Gile, Wilma was born in Ruthven, Iowa on Jan. 23, 1934 and graduated from high school there in 1952. Following graduation, she moved to Whatcom County and was married to her husband Ray in Lynden on May 1, 1954. A homemaker, Wilma was active in many organizations in the county. She was a member of Veteran of Foreign Wars #1585 in Bellingham and its Drill Team, the Whatcom County Museum, D.U.P.I. Garden Club, Friends of the Library, Senior Trail Blazers, Skagit Valley Gleaners, and Grace Community Church in Bellingham. Besides her husband Ray of the family home; Wilma is survived by son Roy R. Lambert of Juneau, Alaska; two daughter, Gladys "Andy" Gates of Ferndale and Tammy and husband Jim Bring of Bellingham; two granddaughters; eight brothers, Weldon Gile of Vancouver, Wendall Gile of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Willard Gile of Toppenish, Wayne Gile of Renton, Wallace Gile of Bremerton, Charles Gile of Everson, Lee Gile of Woodland, Calif. and Harold Gile of Lynnwood; three sisters, Shirley Simonson of Everson, Phoebe Mason of Ruthven, Iowa and Mildred Kunz of Emmetsburg, Iowa, and numerous other relatives. Besides her parents, she was preceded by an infant daughter, Carol Lee, and a sister Elsie Kurtz. Services were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

LAMBERT, Wilma Lois, 75, lifetime Bellingham resident, died Jan. 7, (1983) at Western state Hospital, Tacoma. She was born Oct. 19, 1907, in Bellingham. She was the daughter of Whatcom County pioneers, Evangeline Charroin Lambert and William Louis Lambert. Survivors include a brother and his wife, Evan and Eleanor Lambert of Hawaii, and numerous other relatives. Public memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at Garden Street Methodist Church, the Rev. Edgar L. Starr officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Bayview Cemetery. Cremation arrangements were made by Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle.

LAMBIRTH, James H., age 78, of 2628 Orleans St., passed away Mon., Aug. 27, 1979. He was born Dec. 12, 1900 in Salem, Ore. He was a member of the community since 1933 and he was a 50 year member of the Typographical Union. He is survived by his wife, Beullah; 1 son, Robert Lambirth of Seattle; 1 sister, Mrs. Caroline Simpson of Salem, Ore.; 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. At his request there will be no service. Friends wishing may come to the visitation room at Jones Funeral Home on Thurs., Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to 5:30. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.

LAMBRIGHT, John B. - A memorial service for John B. "Jack" Lambright, 72, of 4023 Mayne Lane, Ferndale, will [be] at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Everett, at the corner of Pacific and Wetmore streets. Mr. Lambright died Tuesday (June 11, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital after a long illness. He was born Feb. 16, 1919 to Ralph and Susan Lambright of Lake Stevens. He attended school in Granite Falls, where he became a charter member of the Lions Club. He served in the Army with the 41st Division Field Artillery. Mr. Lambright fished commercially for 37 years in Washington and Southeast Alaska. He later became the skipper of the yacht Mixer, out of Mercer Island. He was a member of Laborers Union No. 292 and of the First Baptist Church in Bellingham. He and the former Eloise M. Long were married 50 years ago. The couple lived in Everett 48 years, and had lived in Ferndale since 1988. Mrs. Long (sic) survives at the family home. Other survivors include a son, Jim Lambright of Stanwood; a daughter, Sue Larson of Goldendale; a brother, Robert Lambright of Sparks, Nev.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LAMBSON, Everett E., age 73 of 1404 Garden St., passed away Tuesday Aug. 9. Mr. Lambson was a 59 year resident of this community and a retired driver for Darigold, member of Teamsters Union Local No. 231. Surviving wife Mary, 1 son Roger Keith Lambson of Everett, 1 daughter Mrs. Norma Moe, City, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Polly Jones and Mrs. Bernice Wyman, both Olympia. Services Wed. Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMBSON, Jean M. - A memorial service for Jean M. Lambson of Anacortes will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Anacortes. Mrs. Lambson died Sunday, May 11, 1997, in Anacortes. She was 70. Born April 7, 1927, to Viola and Douglas McKay in Bellingham, she married Roger Lambson here on Feb. 10, 1957. Mrs. Lambson moved to Everett in 1974 and to Anacortes after her retirement in 1992. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985. Survivors include daughter Kay Starkovich of Anacortes, son Gary Brand of Anacortes, sisters Donna Hardy of Bellingham and Willo Burgler of Ferndale, brothers Kenneth McKay of Ferndale and James McKay of Bellingham, seven grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

LAMBSON, Mary E., age 69 of 3209 Pinewood, passed away Sunday, May 27, 1979. A resident of this community for more than 50 years, she was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church and is survived by 1 son, Roger Keith Lambson of Everett, 1 daughter, Mrs. Norma Moe, City, 1 sister, Mrs. Josephine Flaig, City, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service Wed May 30, 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMBSON, Roger Keith "Tiny", born Nov. 11, 1931, passed away in Everett Thurs. May 2, 1985, of cancer. He was born and raised in Bellingham and moved to Everett 10 years ago. Survivors include wife Jean; son Gary Brand of Spanaway; daughter, Kay Starkovich & husband Charles of Anacortes; sister, Norma Moe & husband Robert of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren; 2 aunts; 1 niece & 1 nephew. A former member of Fairhaven Lions Club; a charter member of Early Birds Lions Club in Everett; worked many years at GP Mill. Services Mon. 1 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4502 Broadway, Everett.

LAMKIN, Emma L., aged 73 years, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, December 15, (1939) following a short illness. Miss Lamkin's home is at 617 Twenty-first Street, and she had been a resident here for the past thirty-six years. Deceased was a member of the Unitarian Church and leaves as survivors two brothers, Jessie J. and Willis B. Lamkin, of this city. The remains are resting at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James E. Milligan, Tuesday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery.

LAMKIN, Jesse "Jay" 617 Twenty-first street, well-known South Bellingham transferman, passed away Monday (Jan. 6, 1941) after a long illness. He was 69 years of age and had resided in Bellingham thirty-seven years. He is survived by his brother, Willis B., city, and two cousins in Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted at the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel Thursday at 3 p.m. by the Rev. James M. Wilson. Interment will follow in the Bay View cemetery. For many years the Lamkin brothers, "Billy and Jay" were familiar figures in their horse drawn transfer wagon. Later they purchased a truck. Illness and advancing age forced them to retire a few years ago. In the early days, the brothers, both bachelors, made their living by growing and peddling vegetables. They lived with a sister, Emily, who died about a year ago. Since then Willis has resided in a home for aged persons on Knox avenue, Jesse having been confined to a hospital.

LAMKIN, Willis B. - The death of Willis B. Lamkin, pioneer transfer man of this city who with his brother once operated a horse and cart delivery service on the South side, occurred Friday morning (Dec. 18, 1946) in a local hospital. No immediate survivors are known. The remains rest at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, conducted by Elder J. A. Gordon of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Interment will take place in Bay View cemetery.

LAMM, Henry S., age 80, of Rt. 5, Bellingham, passed away in Burlington Sunday, July 31, (1955). Mr. Lamm had been a resident of this community all of his life, except for four years when he lived at Alger, was a millworker for Bloedel-Donovan Co., and was a past president of F.O.E. Aerie No. 31. Surviving relatives include the wife, Ethel J. at home, two step-daughters, Mrs. Blanche Daves of Bellingham and Mrs. Alice Morehouse of Seattle, a step-granddaughter, Mrs. Lynnette Hoy of Bellingham, a step-great-grandchild, three brothers, Myron and Elmon Lamm of Seattle, and Archie Lamm of Union Gap, two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Carr of Seattle, and Mrs. Sue Pichering of North Bend, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the F.O.E., Aeire (sic) No. 31 Tuesday, August 2 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation.

LAMM, Mary E., age 50, of 2114 Iron St. passed away Tuesday December 13, 1983. Mrs. Lamm had resided in Bellingham for the past 32 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive her husband Richard C. of the home; 1 son Tom Patenal (sic) of Calif.; 3 daughters, Julie Lucht of City, Karen Wilson of Seattle and Shawn Patenall of City; 1 step-son Richard C. Lamm III and 1 step-daughter Kimberlie Lamm both of Willapu Beach, Wash.; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Kenneth Catlin of Calif. and Don Catlin of Anacortes; 2 sisters Shirley Butenschoen of City and Donna Harrington of Tanasket (sic), Wash.; several nieces & nephews. Rosary will be said Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be offered Fri. Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption with Rev. John Madigan officiating. Interment Greenacres.

LaMONT, Allen R., 52, a resident o Knoxville, Md., who was graduated in 1956 from Bellingham High School, died on cancer on Friday in a Maryland hospital. Mr. LaMont was born on Sept. 20, 1938 in Munising, Mich. He was married to his wife, Hester Sue, for more than 33 years. Mr. LaMont left the Bellingham area in 1973. He was a senior shift foreman for eastalco in Frederick, Md. He had served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors in addition to his wife include: sons, Roger LaMont of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and Steve LaMont of Knoxville; daughter Mary Roop of Knoxville; parents Louis and Alice LaMont of Bellingham; brother Lou LaMont of Bellingham; sister Deanna Watson of Bellingham; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services are pending with a funeral home in Brunswick, Md.

LAMONT, Edna Peck, age 78, of 515 Myrtle Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Oct. 20, (1956). Mrs. Lamont had resided in this community for the past 39 years, was a member of the Daughters of the Union Veterans and of the League of Women Voters. Surviving relatives include one son, Richard L. Lamont; two grandchildren, Richard Ross Lamont and Gordon Stuart Lamont all of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 p.m. Cremation.

LAMONT, Elinor J., age 82, passed away on October 16, 2003. She was born on May 24, 1921 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada to Ross and Beulah Shields. Elinor initially attended school in British Columbia, but eventually graduated from Bellingham High School in 1939. She then attended Bellingham Beauty School and spent some time working there and also taught there. Elinor married Richard L. Lamont on October 5, 1940. She was a homemaker while her children were in school, but then returned to work as a bookkeeper at Hardware Sales for 20 years. Elinor was active in the Eastern Star and Women of the Moose. She also enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge and pinochle. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard, who passed away on September 10, 2000 brother Gordon Shields and sister Barbara Kirk. Elinor is survived by her sons Rick Lamont of Burlington and Gordon Lamont and wife Kathi of Bellingham four grandchildren eight great-grandchildren sister Nancy Neisinger and her husband Robert of Aberdeen brother-in-law Wendell Kirk of Buckley and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery on October 23, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. The family invites you to join them at the Moose Lodge, 1761 W. Bakerview Rd., Bellingham, WA for refreshments and sharing at 3:30 p.m. on October 23, 2003.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Oct 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMONT, Kenneth A., age 34 of 3846 Fraser St., passed away Monday, July 18, 1977 from a car accident that happened July 9. He was born April 7, 1943 in Seattle. He lived in Anacortes since 1948 and graduated from Anacortes High School in 1961. He was owner of Ross's Carpet Cleaning Service. He lived in Bellingham since 1963. Survived by his wife, Gloria and 2 step sons, Gregg and Ross Steed at the family home; 2 sons, Gary and Kevin Lamont of Manchester, Wa.; parents, Willis and Helen Kaupp and a sister Kathryn Schlecht of Bellingham; 1 aunt, Mrs. L. W. Hanvey of Edmonds; numerous cousins and friends. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22 at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fern Hill Cemetery in Anacortes, Friday at 3 p.m.

La MONT, Louis Joseph, age 65 years, of 1015 Forest, passed away at a local hopital Sunday, June 15, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mr. La Mont was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He is survived by his wife, Margurite La Mont; three sons, Louis Jr. in Bellingham; Benjamin, in Wisconsin, James, in Michigan; five daughters, Mrs. Marie Hill, of Bellingham, Mrs. Yuanita Passinault, Mrs. Margurite Worthington, Mrs. Muriel Fell, all of Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Sylda Loomis, also of Michigan; one brother, Napoleon La Mont, of Shelton, Wash., and 16 grandchildren. Rosary will be said Tuesday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist-Jerns Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Wednesday, June 18, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption, with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer, Celebrant. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

LAMONT, Richard L. - A memorial service for Richard L. Lamont of Bellingham will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Lamont died at home Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. He was 81. Born May 15, 1919, to Richard and Edna (Peck) Lamont in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Bellingham resident. Mr. Lamont attended Fairhaven High School until it burned down, and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1937. On Oct. 5, 1940, he married Elinor Shields. Mr. Lamont worked for more than 20 years in the maritime industry, including working for local ferries The Osage and The Chickawana. He also served aboard fishing boats to Alaska and served as captain for Bellingham Tug and Barge, and later for Foss Tugs. He later worked in real estate until his retirement in 1983. Mr. Lamont was a former worshipful master of Fairhaven Lodge F&AM and was a member of Scottish Rite Bodies. He also was active in Moose Lodge No. 493 and served in many capacities at the state level, where he served as honorary past state president of the Washington State Moose Association. He had a passionate love of the sea. Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons Gordon Lamont of Bellingham and Rick Lamont of Burlington four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LaMONTAGNE, Sandra Scott, age 58 of Shoreline passed over July 26, 1997, from complications of diabetes. Born in Bellingham and was raised in Marysville and Everett and had lived in the Shoreline area for the last 35 years. She graduated from Everett High School in 1956, attended Everett Community College and was a secretary at Boeing for several years before starting her family. Sandra was a member of the L.D.S. Church, was active in Ryther Children's Services, and the Northridge Community Club. Survived by her devoted husband, Don, cherished daughters, Juli Dollmeyer of Seattle, Lynn Dollmeyer of Seattle, Merrilee Buckley and her husband Steve of Edmonds, Marlee Riggin and her husband Bob of Centralia, December LaMontagne of Shoreline, June Meehan and her husband Tom of Bothell, son D. Scott LaMontegne of Seattle, two granddaughters, Emily and Kylie Brown, three grandsons, Robert, Ross and Ryan Riggin; aunts, Marg Norrie of Spokane and Helen Scott of Centralia. Services Thursday, July 31, 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 132nd and Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle. A reception will follow til 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service and Dedication will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.

LAMOREUX, Aimee Irene, age 67, of 1718 Euclid Ave., Bellingham passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 1989. She was born Jan. 15, 1920 in Seattle, WA and had been a resident of B'ham for 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Dennison of the family home; son Michael Lamoreux of Kent; daughter Bonnie Gay Land of Redmond; 2 grandchildren, Kristina and Kellie Land; 3 sisters, Idella Jobe of Bellevue, Betty Longwood of Bothell and Patricia Goldfoof of San Bernadino. There will be no services at Mrs. Lamoreux's request. Arrangements are being handled by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jan 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMOREAUX, Charlotte – Graveside services for Charlotte Lamoreaux, a former licensed practical nurse, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Bishop Derrill Adair officiating. Mrs. Lamoreaux, 77, of Canyon County, Calif., died Saturday in Valencia, Calif. She was born in Washington on Jan. 30, 1910 and had lived in the Bellingham area before moving to the Los Angeles area 20 years ago. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse. Mrs. Lamoreaux was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Survivors include two daughters, Fern Pomeroy of Ferndale and Nancy Kent of Canyon County; three sons, George Lamoreaux and Eugene Lamoreaux of Bellingham and Charles Lamoreaux of Canyon County; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Love of Bellingham and Alice Snyder of Ferndale. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jul 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMOREAUX, Elizabeth, age 95 of 4042 Hoff Road, died Sun. May 3, 1981. Mrs. Lamoreaux was a member of Marietta baptist Church; Marietta Grange; Senior Activity Center and is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elma Small; granddaughter, Patricia Horn, both of Bellingham; 1 grandson, George Small of Valdez, Alaska; 1 step-son Bob Moore of Calif.; 4 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Norton of Blaine, Mrs. Sophie Bridge of City. Funeral services Thurs. May 7, 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [She was born Nov. 25, 1885, in N.D.]

LAMOREAUX, Howard P., age 73, of 1570 Rural Ave., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 30, (1961) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Lamoreaux had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two step-sons, G. A. Small and C. R. Small; one nephew, George L. Lamoreaux, all of Bellingham. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m. in Moles' Monroe Chapel, Rev. George McMastor officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

LAMOREAUX, Irene Mary, age 90, a Bellingham resident for 50 years passed away in Olympia, Friday, Aug. 5, (1977). Mrs. Lamoreaux was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She was the wife of the late Dale C. Lamoreaux. Surviving 3 daughters, Mrs. Lois Anderson of Olympia, Mrs. Phyllis Carr and Mrs. Janet Ryman both of Lake Oswego, Ore.; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Mon., Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption. Rev. Patrick Callahan celebrant. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

LAMOUREAUX, Loren E., 67, of Bellingham died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 22, 1994 at the family home. He was born March 6, 1926 in Bellingham to Lorenzo and Opal Lamoureaux and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Loren graduated in 1944 from Mt. Baker High school. He entered the Army Air Corp as an airplane mechanic and radio operator after high school. Following the military he returned to the family farm where he was a dairy and beef farmer. Loren spent a large portion of his life in volunteer fire service. He was a founding member of Whatcom County Volunteer Fire District 4 and served various positions, including chief and later a commissioner, up until his death. He was a member of the American Legion Post 7. He is survived by a brother, Jack Lamoureaux and wife Trudy of Bellingham; two nephews, Bill Lamoureaux of Bellingham and Steve Lamoureaux and wife Susan of Bellingham; grand-niece Michelle Lamoureaux and grand-nephew Brandon Lamoureaux. A memorial will be held from 3-9 p.m. Thursday where friends are welcome to drop in at the Lamoureaux home, 5420 Dinkel Road, Bellingham for a remembrance time. Arrangements are under the care of Westford Funeral Home.

LAMOUREAUX, John L., 86, of 5709 Sand Road, Bellingham, died Thursday, March 10, 1994 in Bellingham following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 6, 1907 to Olin D. and Frances O. Lamoureaux and has been a lifetim resident of the Everson area. He hauled milk for Darigold, worked at Bellingham Shipyard during World War II, worked in auto repair ships (sic) and was with Brook's Lumber until his retirement. He was interested in livestock and farming until he became ill. He was a member of Goshen Grange and past member of the Mechanics Union and Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union. He is survived by his wife, Esther Lamouoreaux of Bellingham; daughter Jean and husband Jack Spalding; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marlene Lamoureaux. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Ten Mile Cemetery, followed by a memorial services at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel in Bellingham. Arrangements were under the care of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

LAMOUREAUX, Lorenzo Odin, age 54 years, of Route No. 1, Everson, passed away suddenly Thursday, October 8, (1948) in a local hospital following a short illness. Mr. Lamoureaux had spent his entire life in this community and was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Opal Lamoureaux; two sons, Loren and Jack of the home; two brothers, John, of Route No. 3, city, and Dorsey, of the city; two sisters, Mrs. Milton Cyr, Sultan, Wash., and Mrs. Frank Kuehnoel, Route No. 3, Bellingham, and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 11, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. M. P. Keller, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

LAMOUREAUX, Mabel, age 87, of 4104 Hoff Rd., B'ham, passed away Wed., June 13, 1979. Mrs. Lamoreaux was a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. She is survived by 2 sons, John Noffsinger of Seaside, CA and Hugh Noffsinger of Sparks, Nevada. 2 daughters, Catherine Heimenz of Seattle and Faith Swensen of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Buswell of B'ham. Graveside services will be held Mon. June 18 at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jun 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMOUREAUX, Marlene, age 11, of Route 3, Deming, Wash., passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 4, (1947) at a local hospital, following a short illness. She had been attending the Harmony school in the Sixth grade, and was a member of the Goshen Sunday school. She had lived her entire life in the Deming community. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Lamoureaux, and a sister, Jean Frances, all of the home, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted within the cathedral chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 1:30 p.m. with Wm. Rotteschaefer of the American Sunday School Union officiating. Interment will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery.

LAMOUREAUX, Odin, D., age 95 years, passed away at a local hospital Friday, February 7, (1947). Mr. Lamoureaux came to Bellingham in 1883 and engaged in farming. He is survived by three sons, Dorsey D., Bellingham, Lorenzo, Everson, and John, Route 3, Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Milton Cyr, Sultan, Wash., Mrs. Frank Kuehnoel, Tr. 3, Bellingham; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces in Alberta, Canada. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Monday, February 10, at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Nooksack Cemetery.

LAMOREUX, Aimee Irene, age 67 of 1716 Euclid Ave., Bellingham passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 1989. She was born Jan. 15, 1920 in Seattle, WA and had been a resident of B'ham for 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Dennison of the family home; son, Michael Lamoreux of Kent; daughter Bonnie Gay Land of Redmond; 2 grandchildren, Kristina & Kellie Land; 3 sisters, Idella Jobe of Bellevue, Betty Longwood of Bothell & Patricia Goldfoof of San Bernardino. There will be no services at Mr. Lamoreaux's request. Arrangements are being handled by Greenacres Funeral Home.

LAMOREUX, Boyd, age 86, passed away in Bellingham Saturday, August 4, (1984). Survived by Bea his wife of Lopez Island, daughter Corinne & husband Frank Pope of Ferndale, daughter Shirley & husband Doug Ball of Seattle, 3 grandchildren, Rochelle McDonald & Darryl Pope both of Bellingham, Terry Pope of Blaine. 4 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be Thursday 1 p.m., Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery, Seattle.

LAMOREUX, Dennison "Bonnie" of 1718 Euclid St., died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1993. He was 77. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Lamoreux was born June 20, 1916, to Dennison and Stella Lamoreux in Kansas City, Kan. He lived in Bellingham all his life. An Army veteran from World War II, he owned and operated an automobile dealership. His wife, Aimee Irene, died Jan. 5, 1989. Survivors include son Michael Lamoreux of Bellingham; daughter Bonnie Gay Land of Redmond; sister Elma Bronsema of Bellingham; and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMOREUX, Dennison Blish, age 78, of Lynden, Route 2, passed away suddenly in Bellingham, Friday, July 1, 1949. He had been a resident of Lynden district for the past 29 years. He is survived by two daughter, Mrs. William Bronsema, of Bellingham, and Mrs. R. W. Snyder, of Ness City, Kansas; two sons, Wayne H., of Great Bend, Kansas, and D. B., of Lynden, Route 2; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Ward, of Seattle, and Mrs. Ada Armstrong, of Wisconsin; two brothers, Clarence, of Wisconsin, and Fred, of Greenville, South Carolina; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 6, at 2 p.m., standard time from the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden, with Rev. Chester Blair officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.

LAMOREUX, Harry Barton, age 71 years, of Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, April 6, (1946). Mr. Lamoreux had been a resident of the county for fifty years and at one time served as mayor of Ferndale. He is survive by one son, Boyd, of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Armstrong, of Wisconsin, Mrs. Belle L. Ward, of Seattle; two brothers, Den B., of Lynden, and Fred O., of North Carolina. Funeral services were conducted from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Monday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

LAMORIA, Katherine, age 81 of Deming, passed away Tuesday, February 28, (1967). Mrs. LaMoria had resided in this community for the past 10 years and she was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Clipper. She is survived by 1 son Robert E. of Auburn, Wash.; 6 daughters, Mrs. W. E. Davis of Bothell, Mrs. Lucille Davis of Seattle, Mrs. June Mischaile of Seattle, Mrs. W. E. Lee of Deming, Mrs. Cora Clark of Seattle, Mrs. Mel Robillard of Duluth, Minn.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said Wednesday March 1 at 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. Requiem Mass will be offered Thursday March 2 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Clipper. Interment Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

LAMOSITELE, Tauvalea, age 75, passed away April 7, 2006 at home in Bellingham. She was born Nov 29, 1930 in Samoa to Titi and Faaea Lamositele. Tauvalea was a school teacher for many years and retired in 1985. Following her retirement, she moved to the United States to be with her children. She loved her family and her church. Tauvalea enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing and watching the Seattle Mariners. She was preceded in death by her husband Liu Laasauga in 1971. She is survived by son Aliva Laau (wife Lumepa) of Anaheim, CA; daughters Valasi Afamasaga (husband Asiasi) of Kirkland, WA; Amada Soo (husband Fala) of Bellingham; Tauta Sauni of Samoa, Tautau Lamositele of Bellingham; brothers Faalia Auvaa (wife Vaitoa), Faamalosi Lamositele and Silia Lamositele (wife Leleai) all of Samoa and sister Fotu Masipau of Samoa; 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Visitation with family present will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Fri. April 14 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Sat April 15 at 10 a.m. followed by a Samoan Cultural Reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Rev. Isaako Malo of Tacoma, WA will be officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LaMOTHE, Arthur E., age 72, of 931 Jersey Street, passed away in a Sedro Woolley hospital, Thursday, Nov. 29, )1962) following an extended illness. Mr. LaMother had resided in Bellingham for the past five years and was a retired auditor for the British American Oil Co., and a veteran of World War II, having served in the Canadian Army. He leaves to survive two sons, Grant of this city, Robert of North Vancouver, B.C.; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Fred D. Johnson of Everett, Wash.; two brothers, George of North Vancouver, B.c., and Albert of Seattle; one niece and one nephew. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 30, at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Glenn C. Carlson, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation.

LAMP, Ruth Catherine, 1275 Thalen Drive, Lynden, passed away at her home on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1993 at the age of 66. A graveside service will be held in Calverton National Cemetery in Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. on Thursday. Mrs. Lamp was born in Bellrose, N.Y. on June 10, 1927, a daughter of Nichols and Lillian Gimmler Schaudel. She lived her entire life in New York, where she met and married her husband Orval Lamp on April 7, 1946. Mr. Lamp passed away in 1980. Ruth came to Lynden to be near her son in the fall of 1992. Survivors include her son Albert Lamp and wife Jennifer of Lynden; daughter Karen Raymond and husband Mike of New York; sister Mae Hill and husband Roy of Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. Local arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

LAMPHIEAR, Glen, age 65, who resided at 2332 James St. passed away Friday, Jan. 21, (1977). He was a veteran of WWII & the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 31. He leaves to survive his wife, Myrtle of Bellingham; 6 daughters, Norene Binggeli, Margene Cupples, Virginia Foster, Joan Marshall and Fredi DeLong all of Bellingham and Glenda Petity of Sedro Woolley; 1 son, Glen Lamphiear Jr. of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Les of Leavenworth, Jay of Anacortes, and Ted of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Viola Brown of Anacortes and Julia of California. Also, 21 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Weds., Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Anacortes Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

LAMPHIEAR, Theodore M., age 60 of B'ham. passed away Sunday, June 7, (1981). He was born March 31, 1921 in B'ham. and had resided in this area all his life. He is survived by his fiancé Josephine Menefee of B'ham.; 3 daughters, Teddie Todahl of B'ham., Terrie Garcia of B'ham. and Tara Lamphiear of B'ham.; 4 sons, Gary Lamphiear of Sedro Woolley, Danny Lamphiear of Sedro Woolley, Ted Lamphiear Jr. of B'ham. and Tom Lamphiear of B'ham.; 1 sister, Viola Frayzer; 2 brothers, Jay Lamphiear of Anacortes and Less Lamphiear of Leavenworth, Wa.; 9 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery, Anacortes, Wash. Under the direction of the Evans-Engdahl Funeral Chapel.

LAMPHIER, Agnes L., age 65, a pioneer resident of Point Roberts, for 60 years, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, November 10, (1948) following a short illness. Surviving relatives include her husband, Alfred Lamphier; four daughters, Mrs. Olive Jones, Sitka, Alaska, Mrs. Winifred Wilson, Ladner, B.C., Mrs. Alice Anderson, Point Roberts, Mrs. Alma Chase, Bellingham; two sons, Alfred Jr., Point Roberts, and Raymond, Bellingham. One sister, Mrs. Edith Anderson, Burlingame, California; five brothers, Bert Williams, Elmer Williams, Bellingham, Gordon, of Point Roberts, Lloyd, Burlingame, Calif., and Lincoln. Twenty-two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 15, at 2 p.m. at the Point Roberts Church, with the Rev. K. Simonsen, of Seattle, officiating. Interment in Point Roberts Cemetery under the direction of the McKinney funeral Home of Blaine.

LAMPHIER, Alfred L., age 80, of 4915 Samish Way, Bellingham, passed away Sunday May 24, 1992, at home. He was born Jan. 10, 1912 in Pt. Roberts, WA to Alfred and Agnes Lamphier and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Lamphier was a fisherman from 1935 until 1962; a shipwright; and longtime member of the shipwright's union. He married Isabelle Garvin in Pt. Roberts, WA on Jan. 10, 1948. Survived by his wife Isabelle of the family home; sister, Alma Giaconi of Bellingham; brother Raymond Lamphier of Bellingham; daughter-in-law, Teri Lamphier of Conway; 3 grandchildren, Tony, Lisa, and Marcie Lamphier of Conway; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son Allen Lamphier in 1986. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 1-5 p.m. and Friday, May 29, 8:30-1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, May 29, 1:30 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Officiating will be Chaplain Harold Minkler. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 May 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMPHIER, Alfred LeRoy, 79 years old, died suddenly at his home in Point Roberts, November 12, (1949). He had been a pioneer in that district for 45 years. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Olive Jones, of Sitka, Alaska, Mrs. Winnie Wilson, of Ladner, B.C., Mrs. Alice Anderson, of Point Roberts, and Mrs. Alma Chase, of Bellingham; two sons, Alfred Lamphier, of Point Roberts, and Ray Lamphier, of Bellingham; twenty-three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three sister, Sofie Brinkman, of Seattle, Mrs. Celia Garrett, of LaConner, Wash., Mrs. Myrtle Johnson, of Minnesota; three brothers, Wayne and Jay, of Anacortes, and Ernest, of Seattle; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon, November 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Point Roberts Church with the Rev. Arthur Hanson officiating. Interment will be in the Point Roberts Cemetery under the direction of McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine.

LAMPHIER, Allen W. - Funeral services for Allen W. Lamphier, age 31 of 1419 29th St., Anacortes, will be Thurs. May 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Francis, Calvary Temple, officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Lamphier passed away Mon., May 26, 1986. He was a resident of Bellingham most of his life and is survived by his wife Teresa; 1 son, Tony Lamphier; 3 daughters, Lisa, Sarah and Marcie Lamphier; his parents, Alfred and Isabelle Lamphier of City; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 May 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMPHIER, Isabelle, formerly of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2005, in Blaine. She was 87, born on May 13, 1918 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, to Janet G. (Provan) and William J. Garvin. Isabelle married Alfred Lamphier in 1948 in Point Roberts. They moved to Bellingham in the early 1960s. She was preceded in death by her son, Allen Wayne Lamphier in 1986, husband Alfred in 1992, and sisters Janet Campfield and Bethia McCauley. Isabelle is survived by her brother Doug Garvin, of Chilliwack and sister Eileen Moulton of Langley, B.C.; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 at Enterprise Cemetery. Jones|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMPHIER, Marjorie Montana, devoted wife and mother, was born in St. Paul, MN on May 3, 1926, and moved to Sweet Home, OR when she was eleven. Surrounded by family, she lived most of her adult life in Bellingham. She died August 22, 2003. She was 77 years old. She is survived by her loving husband Ray of 44 years her daughters Kathy Bartok of Seattle and Lynda Lamphier of Bellingham, son Steve Halterman of Bellingham, daughters Janice Klein of Everson, Dianna MacLeod of Blaine and Renee Rimer of Bellingham, step-children: Doug Lamphier of Sedro-Woolley, Dennis Lamphier of Blaine and Denise Christiansen of Missoula, MT; 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren four brothers: Harold, Larry, Gilbert and Jimmy and one sister, Connie of Oregon. Everyone that knew mom was blessed with her strength and generosity. The center of our world, she held the family together through all our ups and downs and personal dramas. She gave us the vision to see and appreciate what really matters - family. Her artistic nature came to life in the gardens she created and the gift of love she passed on to her children. Witness to a rare beauty that gave and gave and gave, we strive to move towards that model but never quite grasp it. She is loved and missed beyond measure. A private family service will be held. Valley Funeral & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMPMAN, Alice I., age 85 years, of 1711 Kline Road, passed away Saturday, September 29, (1956) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Lampman had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 83 years. Survivors include her husband, George and one daughter, Mrs. Wave Verkist, of Bellingham. One son, Dean, of Bellingham; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Orval March of Anacortes. Two brothers, Charles Smith, of Bellingham and Bert Smith of Camano Island. Christian Science services will be read in the Monroe Funeral Chapel of Ferndale, Wednesday, October 3, at 1:30 p.m., followed by cremation.

LAMPMAN, Carrie Vera - Memorial services for Unity Church member Carrie Vera Lampman, 93, of Bellingham, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Unity Church, with the Rev. Peter Rhea officiating. Miss Lampman died Tuesday (July 26, 1988) in Bellingham. She was born Feb. 8, 1895 in Tuscola Mich., and, as a young woman, moved to California with her mother. She did secretarial work there, until about 35 years ago, when she moved to Bellingham to become a companion to a relative living alone. She was active in Women of Unity, a church organization. Survivors include four cousins, Wave Verkist and Dean Lampman, both of Bellingham, Ruth Hughbanks of Seattle and Frank Lampman of Houston, Texas. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jul 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMPMAN, Dean McComb, age 85, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sun., April 27, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born May 21, 1911 in Blaine, WA to George & Alice (Smith) Lampman. Graduating from Ferndale High School he married Ernestine Dickerson on July 31, 1937 in Marietta, WA. He has been a life resident of Whatcom County and was past president of the Fairhaven Lions Club, past Master of Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge #289, F&AM, past president of the Unity Church Board where he was a member. Mr. Lampman was a builder, enjoyed singing and gardening and owned the Seven Spot Drive-In. Preceded in death by his sister, Wave Verkist in Jan. 1997. Survived by his wife, Ernestine; son, D. Michael & wife Carol Lampman of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Dean & wife Sue Lampman of Mesa, AZ, Traci & husband Tim Kohler of Mt. View, CA; Michelle Reynolds of Bellingham; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Wed., April 30, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Unity Church with Rev. Peter Rhea, officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

LAMPMAN, Frank R., age 65 years, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, November 27, (1945) following a long illness. Mr. Lampman came to Bellingham in 1929 and was a night foreman of the Composing Room of The Bellingham Herald for many years and proof reader until his retirement two years ago. He was a member of the Typographical Union Local 355. His survivors include the widow, Mrs. Ethel M. Lampman of 210 Grand Avenue; two sons, Philip H., Bellingham, Frank D., now at the University of Washington, both recently discharged from the armed forces; one brother Elmer J., Battle Creek, Mich.; one nephew, Verne Fuller, Portland, Ore.; one niece in Texas, and two cousins, George D. Lampman and Mrs. Ruby Quilette, Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Friday, November 30 at 4 p.m. Cremation.

LAMPMAN, George Dean, age 89, well known Whatcom County Pioneer, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 6th, (1961). Mr. Lampman was born in Carlyle, Eaton County, Michigan, September 5, 1871. He came west to the town of Fairhaven 58 years ago and settled in Blaine where he was owner of a barber shop for a number of years. In 1905 he was united in marriage to Alice Smith, whose parents had homesteaded in the Mt. View district in 1873. For the greater part of his life he and his wife farmed a portion of that homestead and it was there their three children grew to manhood and womanhood. He was an active trustee of the Old Settlers Association; was a former member of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association and of the Western Farmers Association. He is survived by a daughter, Wave Verkist, a son, Dean Lampman and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Moles' Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale Saturday, April 8, at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Carl Calhoun officiating.

LAMPMAN, Lloyd G., Captain, age 37 years, of 9840 40th Southwest, Seattle, lost his life in an airplane crash Tuesday, November 7, (1950). Captain Lampman had been a resident of this community his entire life. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge, F. & A.M., No. 151. He had been a pilot for Northwest Airlines for the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. June R. Lampman, and a son, Randy, at home. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lampman, Kline Road, city, a sister, Mrs. Wave Verkist, city, and many other relatives. Christian Science services will be read Thursday, November 16, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

LAMSMA, Hendrik, 82, of 211 S. 14th St. Lynden died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1994, at home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Monumenta Cemetery. A funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Jerry Van Groningen officiating. Mr. Lamsma was born to Iebele and Anna (Hulsof) Lamsma on April 7, 1912, in Friesland, Netherlands. He married Takela Deinema on Dec. 9, 1942. The family moved to the Seattle area in 1959, where he worked as a baker for several bakeries, the last few years for Albertson's. In 1985, he and his wife moved to Lynden from Monroe. He was a member of the Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. He was preceded in death by son Henry Lamsma in 1992. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Frank Lamsma of Kingston and John Lamsma of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister Zus Tamminga of the Netherlands; nine grandchildren, and several other relatives.

LAMSMA, Henry, Rev., 49, of Oak Lawn, Ill., passed away Dec. 31, 1992. A memorial service was held at Kedvale Christian Reformed Church -- where Lamsma was pastor -- in Oak Lawn with Dr. Joel Nederhood and Rev. Gary Hutt officiating. Burial was held Jan. 5 at Evergreen Cemetery in Oak Lawn. Lamsma was born in 1943 in the Netherlands. He attended Calvin College, where he met Eleanor Heusinkveld of Lynden. They graduated from Calvin College and were married in Lynden. Survivors include his wife Eleanor and sons Matthew, Darren and Bret of the family home; parents Hendrick and Tekela Lamsma of Lynden; two brothers, John of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Frank of Kingstown; and mother-in-law Ann Heusinkveld of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, January 13, 1993)

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