MAUCHLINE, Elizabeth T. - A memorial service for Elizabeth T. "Bessie" Mauchline, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mauchline, 702 32nd St., died Thursday (Dec. 14, 1989) at her home. She was born July 28, 1903 in Kilbirnie, Scotland, and came to Whatcom County in 1923. She and John "Jack" Mauchline, were married in 1925. Mrs. Mauchline was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Bellingham Maple Leaf Chapter. She served as mother adviser for the Rainbow Girls in 1933 and worthy matron for the Order of Eastern Star in 1935-36. Mrs. Mauchline also was a charter member of the Bellingham Scottish Highland Games and a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church. She is survived by nephews James McCallum of Ferndale, William McCallum of Bellingham and Dr. Steven Luther of Sedro-Woolley, and numerous other nieces and nephews. Private burial at Greenacres Cemetery will follow the service Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAUCHLINE, John (Jack), age 71 of 2617 Russell St., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, (1975). A resident of Bellingham for the past 52 years, he was a retired boilermaker and had been employed at Weldcraft and the Reid Boilerworks for over 35 years. He was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, Northwest Shrine Club and Maple Leaf Chapter OES and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local No. 709. Surviving are his wife, Bessie at home; a brother, James of Rossland, B.C.; 3 sisters, Betty Travis, Jean Mauchline and Catherine Stansfield, all of Vancouver, B.C., also numerous nieces and nephews including Dr. Stephen Luther of Mount Vernon and Kris Meyer of Rock Springs, Wyoming and James McAllum of Ferndale Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m0 with the Rev. Neil Braum officiating with ritualistic rites provided by Fairhaven Lodge F&AM. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Nov 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAUER, Fred G., route 1, Everson, passed away Friday, March 16, (1945) at the age of 79 years. Mr. Mauer lived in this district for the past 55 years and leaves to mourn his wife, Malenda; four sons, Adolph, of Bellingham, of Tacoma, Alfred and Bernard of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Elizaeth Engels and Mrs. Anna Havery, both of Seattle; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 19 at 10 a.m., from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Paul R. Campbell officiating. Interment in Lynden cemetery.

MAUER, J. C., age 66, who resided at 2924 W. Maplewood, passed away Wednesday, October 26, (1955) as the result of a heart attack. Mr. Mauer had resided in Chicago for 35 years and moved to Bellingham one year ago for retirement. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, a member of the International Cooks Association of Chicao and the Leisure Time Club of Bellingham. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Mauer; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Anna Hirsig of Bellingham and Mrs. Hattie Basbet Sr., of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Clara Sommers in Germany; three nephews, Henry Basbet Jr. of Burlingame, Claif., John J. Mortensen of Seattle, Victor E. Mortensen in Spain, and one niece Cecila Grant of Seattle. Rev. E. M. Butenshon will officiate at funeral services on Monday, October 31, at 2 p.m. in the Chpel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

MAUER, John, age 75 years, of Portland, Ore., passed away in that city on Monday, June 25, (1956) following a lingering illness. Mr. Mauer was a former resident of Bellingham. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Dell Mauer at home; three sons, Ralph G. of Portland, Harold B., San Diego, Calif., and Roy H. of Seattle; also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Mt. Scott Funeral Home in Portland on Friday, June 29, at 11:30 a.m. The remains will be received by the Bingham-Dahlqquist & Jerns Funeral Home where they will lie in state, from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, until 1 p.m. Monday, July 2 at 11 a.m. when graveside services will be conducted in Nooksack Cemetery.

MAUER, Mary A., of 2501 E st. in Bellingham, died in a local nursing home Sat., Feb. 16, 1980 at the age of 92. Born in Germany, she moved to this area some 25 years ago. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her husband Henry preceded her in death. She is surived by nephews, John Mortensen of Mt. Vernon and Victor Mortensenin in TX, and Henry Basbet of Crescent City, CA, 1 niece, Cecilia Grant of Seattle, and a cousin, Mrs. Mary Hemminger of Bellingham. At her request, no services were held. Cremation under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MAUER, Malinda, of Route 1, Everson, passed away Tuesday, March 26, (1946) at the age of 83 years. Mrs. Mauer had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past twenty years and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Montgomery, of Route 1, Everson, Mrs. Nora Jordon, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Mrs. Ruth Langbein, of Spokane; three sons, Huey Reed, of Boise, Idaho, Reuben Reed, of Port Angeles, John Reed, of Route 1, Everson; one sister, Mrs. Anna Veilet, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 29, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Ray S. Wagoner of Bellingham, officiating. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

MAULAND, Rose L. - Memorial service for Rose L. Mauland of B'ham will be Mon., Dec. 19 11:00 a.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2935 Birchwood Ave., with Mr. Rodney Benson officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Mauland passed away Thurs., Dec. 15, 1988. A long time resident of B'ham, she was a Jehovah Witness; foster mother for the B'ham Police Courts; preceded in death by 1 daughter; Tina See. Beloved mother of 5 children; Loie Westberry of Sunnyvale, CA, Johnnie Sanders of Kent, WA, Boots King of Selma, AL., Melvin Bowden of Prosser, Wa, & Edward Bowden of Renton, Wa., 22 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, & 1 sister; Mattie Whatley of Phenix City. AL. Jones Funeral Home.

MAULDIN, Douglas B. - Funeral services for Douglas B. Mauldin, 54, Editor of The Grange News since August of 1973 and State Grange Director of Public Information, were held Tuesday, July 3, at 3 p.m. at the Sultan Community United Methodist Church. Mr. Mauldin died suddenly Saturday (June 30 1979) from a heart attack at the family home in Sultan. Mr. Mauldin, who was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BA degree in journalism, was a retired U.S. Nacy chief journalist. He was assistant public affairs officer in the 1967-68 Operation Deep Freeze in the Antartic. Early in his Navy career he was at Pear Harbor at the time of the bombing on Dec. 7, 1941. Mr. Mauldin had served as assistant public information director for the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Highways in OLympia. Before coming to Grange News he was involved in University student radio-television-film programming and production at the University of Georgia in Athens. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Mauldin and their daughter Kimberly at the family home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, July 11,1979)

MAULER, Clark Gale, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mauler, of 2512 Meridian Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday evening (Aug. 15, 1946). He is survived by his parents; one brother, Robert Allen, and one sister, Karen Joanne, both of the home; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Berg, of Ferndale, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ethel H. Mauler, of North Bellingham. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Woodland (sic) Cemetery, with Rev. Roy Leslie Smith, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating, under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

MAULER, Cyril C., age 69 of 250 N. State St, passed away Sat. June 19, 1976). Mr. Mauler had been a resdident of Whatcom County for the past 35 years, was retired from the Western Farmers and the Teamsters Union Local No. 231. He laves to survive his wife Mrs. Thelma N. Mauler of the family home; 1 son, Gene of this city; 1 daughter, Mrs. Nathalene Roth of Annandale, Virginia; 4 granddaughters, 6 brothers, H. Clarence, Therman and Errol, all of this city; Wayne of Ferndale; Ruemont of Vancouver, Wash. and Huck of Hermit, Calif.; 4 sisters, Mrs. Viola Munger of Alliance, Neb.; Mrs. Delsie Jenkins, Mrs. Eloise Kayton and Miss Evelyn Mauler all of this city, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday June 22 at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Hugh Cantelon officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jun 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAULER, Errol G. - Graveside service for Errol G. Mauler, age 71, of 4213 Wynn Rd., Bellingham will be Tues. June 15 at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Mr. Mauler passed away Saturday June 12, 1982. His is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, 2 sons, Dennis & wife Lynn and Tom all of City; 3 grandchildren, Tammie of Prince George, B.C., Donald & Larry of City 4 brothers, H. Clarence Mauler of City, Huck (T. Q.) Mauler of Hemet, Calif., Thurman J. Mauler of Ferndale & Ruemont Mauler of Vancouver, Washington;3 sisters, Eloise Kayton of City, Viola Munger and Evelyn Mauler both of Mission, Texas; numerous nieces & nephews. A Whatcom Co. resident for 45 years, he was a member of Senior Citizens, avid baseball fan; enjoyed playing horse shoes, pool and training cats; he loved dancing. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

MAULER, Ethel Hattie, age 79, of 2927 W. Maplewood, passed away at her home, Friday, March 31, (1961) following a short illness. Mrs. Mauler had been a resident since 1938 and was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Survived by seven sons, H. Clarence, Cyril, Truman, Errol, Ruemont, all of Bellingham, Thurman of Blaine and Wayne of Ferndale four daughters, Miss Evelyn Mauler at home, Mrs. Delsie Jenkins of this city, Mrs. Eloise Kayton of Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Viola Munger of alliaance, Neeb.; 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchilden; one brother, W. C. Wheeler of Steamboat Springs, Colo., many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 3, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. E. G. Crider officiating. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

MAULER, Heasel Clarence, died Feb. 2, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. Born in Kearney, Nebraska October 18, 1903 to Joseph and Ethol (Wheeler) Mauler, he was the oldest of twelve children. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. He worked in his father's bakery, Mauler's Bakery, owned a theater and was a switchboard operator in Nebraska. Moving to Bellingham in 1936 he became a gardener and landscaper. He served in WWII in the 126th Signal Radio Intelligence Co. based in Australia and was a past member of American Legion Post #7. Mr. Mauler had four loves - dancing, music, flowers and old time movies. Survivors include sisters Eloise and husband Gene Kayton, Viola Munger, and Evelyn Mauler, all of Bellingham, many other nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 6, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home, Pastor David Erickson of Immanuel Bible Church officiating. Military flag presentation by American Legion Post #7. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

MAULER, Helen Marie of Ferndale passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 in Bellingham. Helen was 87, born June 5, 1917 in Finland. She lived most of her life in Ferndale where she graduated from Ferndale High School. Helen loved to be busy doing her favorite things. She especially enjoyed her gardens, quilting and also loved going out to eat. Ice cream was her BIG favorite. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Wheeler Mauler and son, Robert Allen Mauler. Helen is survived by her daughters, Karen and husband Larry Redelf of Bonney Lake, Twyla and husband James Haynes of Bellingham; grandchildren, Randy Redelf, Sonja Mauler, Chris Heathers, Scott Heathers, Holly Heathers, Jeff Heathers; great-grandchildren, Zackary and Alexa Redelf. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 W. North St. in Bellingham, with Pastor Dave Erickson officiating. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAULER, Joseph A., age 66 years, of Larson Road, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday morning, July 30, (1946). Mr. Mauler had spent his entire life, previous to coming here eight years ago in Nebraska. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel H. Mauler; seven sons, Heasel C. and Erroll G. Mauler, of North Bellingham, Cyril C., Truman Q., Wayne W., and Ruemont G. Mauler, all of Bellingham, and Thurman J. Mauler of Blaine; four daughters, Mrs. Delsie Jenkins, Mrs. Eloise Kayton, of Bellingham, Mrs. Viola Munger, of Alliance, Neb., and Miss Evelyn Mauler of the home; two brothers, Rudolph and Maurice Mauler, of Nebraska; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Johnson, of Pleasonton, Neb., and Mrs. Rose Cokley, of Collgran, Colorado; eleven half-brothers and sisters, sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Thursday, August 1, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Frazier, pastor of the Nazarence Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

MAULER, Robert A. died of pancreatic cancer at home on Thurs., Feb. 28, 2002. He was 57. Mr. Mauler, an engineer, lived in Vancouver, WA for the past eight years. He was born Oct. 17, 1944 in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife of eight years, Kathy, at home his mother, Helen Mauler of Bellingham daughter, Sonya Hope of Phoenix stepdaughter, Gail Sprenger of Tampa, FL two sons, Craig Mauler of Phoenix and Gary Mauler of Indiana stepson, Shane Gardner of Vancouver, WA two sisters, Karen Redelf of Federal Way and Twyla Haynes of Bellingham and three grandchildren. Mr. Mauler, an Army veteran, served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He worked at Decorative Metals in Hazel Dell. He was a member of the 55+ group at Glad Tidings Church. He designed, built and flew model airplanes and enjoyed traveling. There will be a Remembrance of Robert's life for family and friends at 3919 Cliffside Dr from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat. March 9. Arrangements by Davies Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAULER, Ruemont Gerald - Burial for Ruemont Gerald Mauler, 70, an auto mechanic for many years in Whatcom County, was held Wednesday in Vancouver, Wash. Mr. Mauler, who lived in Ridgefield, died there March 23, (1989). He was born May 20, 1918, in Gibbon, Neb. He moved to Bellingham in 1939. He married Viola Zoet in Lynden on Jan. 23, 1950. After working as an auto mechanic for many years in the county, they moved to Vancouver. His wife died in 1969. Survivors include a daughter, Della Hundley of Ridgefield; a step-granddaughter; two brothers, H. Clarence Mauler of Bellingham and Thurman Mauler of Ferndale; three sisters, Eloise Kayton, Viola Munger and Evelyn Mauler, all of Bellingham; and numerouos nieces, nephews and cousins.

MAULER, Thelma of Tucson, AZ. passed away on May 11th, (2003) in Tucson. She is survived by her daughter Nat Roth, and husband Wick of Tucson; a son Gene Mauler and wife Barbara of Yakima; four granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren. A long time resident of Bellingham, she was preceded in death by her husband "Cy", her parents, two sisters, and a brother, all of Nebraska. Her ashes will be interred in the family plot in Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAULER, Thurman J. - Funeral services for Ferndale dairy farmer Thurman J. "Dutch" Mauler, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Harold Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Mauler, 1625 E. Main St., died at his home Wednesday (July 17, 1991). He was born Oct. 5, 1908 in Ansley, Neb., and moved to Whatcom County in 1936. He worked as a dairy farmer on his farm at Cherry Point and for Gitts farm. He and Grace J. Pearson married on April 30, 1945 in Bellingham. Surviving are his wife of the family home; three sons, Kenneth Mauler of Post Falls, Idaho; Stephan Mauler of Marysville and Rick Mauler of Ferndale; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Heasel Mauler of Bellingham; and three sisters, Viola Munger, Eloise Kayton and Evelyn Mauler, all of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAULER, Truman Q. "Huck" age 79 of 322 N. Lyon St., Hemet, CA, passed away Oct., 18 (1987). He was born Sept. 28, 1908 in Ansley, Neb. & moved to Bellingham in 1936. Mr. Mauler was a retired building contractor removing to Hemet, CA in 1971. He was a former & faithful member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. He had served as a former U.S. Marine & in WWII in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret in 1971. He is survived by his wife Edith; 2 stepsons, Don & Bob Hartel, step grandchildren & great grandchildren; 3 brothers, H. Clarence of Bellingham, Thurman & wife Grace of Ferndale, Ruemont of Ridgefield WN.; 3 sisters, Eloise & husband Gene Kayton, Viola & husband Vern Munter, Evelyn mauler all of Bellingham; numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Inurnment in CA.

MAULER, Wayne W., age 61, of 6215 North Star Rd., Ferndale, passed away Thurs., Aug. 24, 1978. He was a resident of Ferndale since 1936. Survived by his wife Helen M.; a son Bob of Ferndale; 2 daughters, Karen Redels of Auburn and Twyla Hethers of B'ham; 5 brothers, H. C. "Clarence" Mauler, Errol Mauler and Thurman Mauler all of B'ham, Huck Mauler of Hemet, CA and Ruemont Mauler of Ridgefield, WA; 3 sisters, Eloise Kayton, Evelyn Mauler both of B'ham and Viola Munger of Alliance, Neb.; 6 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be Mon., Aug. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Graham Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAUSS, Elaine Adams, age 77, of Ferndale, died Sun., June 15, (1986) in Ferndale. She had been a resident of the Whatcom County area for the past 10 years, was born May 23, 1909 in Washington, D.C., was a housewife homemaker. Survived by her husband, Richard George Paul Mauss of Ferndale; 3 daughters, Charlotte & Tery Mangan of Bellingham, Virginia Vogell of Mt. Shasta, Calif., Nancy Stone of Concord, Calif.; 1 brother, Richard Adams of Encino, Calif.; 2 sisters, Peg Stoner of Belingham, Mrs. Adeline Hnat of Fairfax, Virginia; 7 grandchildren. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Greenacres Funeral Home.

MAUTZ, Charles C., age 94 of 3948 Lakeway Drive, passed away at his residence Monday, October 24th, (1966). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 45 years he leaves to survive his wife, Ruth, at the residence; three daughters, Alice Gehrke of Bellingham; Mrs. Charlene Roth of Walnut Creek, Calif.; Mrs. Wilma Pearl of Prosser, Wash.; 7 grandchilden; one sister, Edna Karrington in Arkansas. Private family services will be held Thursday, October 27 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Rev. Olsenius officiating. Interment Greenacres.

MAUTZ, Ruth I. of 409 York Street, passed away in a local nursing home Monday, March 2, 1981 at the age of 88. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 63 years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive 3 daughters, Mrs. Alice Gehrke and Mrs. Charlene Roth, both of Bellingham; and Wilma Peral of Grandview, Washington; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Alice Ferges of Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held Wednesday, March 4 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Cemetery. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAVEETY, Harold V., age 33, of Star Route, Deming, passed away in a local hospital following a logging accident Monday, December 20, (1948). Mr. Maveety had resided in this community for the past two years and was in the employ of the Drake Logging Company. Surviving relatives are the widow, Grace; two sons, John D. and Allen G., and one daughter, Margaret L., all at home; parnets, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Maveety, of Vancouver, B.C.; four daughters (sic), Gordon of Deming, John D. of Youbou, B.C., Herbert C. and Donald, both of Vancouver, B.C., and two sisters, Mrs. Otto Morgenthaler, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Alberta M. Hardcastle, of Vancouver, B. C. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Thursday, December 23, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

MAWER, Fred L. - Former hotel manager Fred L. "Lanny" Mawer, 45, who had grown up in Bellingham, died of heart disease Monday on Whidbey Island. Mr. Mawer of Mercer Island was born Oct. 30, 1942, in Seattle. He moved at age 10 to Bellingham, where he was raised. He was graduated from Bellingham High school in 1960 and attended Western Washington University for a year. Mr. Mawer managed hotels in Seattle, Portland and Chicago after starting his career in 1960 at the Leopold Hotel in Bellingham. Among the hotels he managed were the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago and Washington Plaza in Seattle. He left hotel management in 1979 to design and build houses. Survivors include wife Linda, daughter Angela Mson and son Matthew Mawer, all of the family home; his parents, Fred and Patricia Mawer of Bellevue; a sister, stephanie Sadler of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church.

MAWRENCE, June A., age 67, passed away Wed., May 13, (1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Mawrence was born July 27, 1919 in Michigan and had been a resident of this community for the last 6 years. She is survived by 1 son, Harold Mawrence of Port Orchard; daughter, Barbara Bethiaume of Bellingham; 4 brothers, Ronald, Clyde, Gordon & Robert Berryman; 3 sisters, Faye Berryman, Fern Bessner & Barbara Nisson, all of Michigan; 4 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial services will be held Sun., May 17th, 3 p.m. at the Bellingham Christian Reformed Church with the Pastor Bob Koorneef officiating. Arrngements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MAXIM, Lewis Lenard, of Bellingham, WA passed away Tues., Feb. 2, 2002 in Bellingham. He was 74, born Dec. 20, 1927 in Parma, ID to Fred and Minerva (Rose) Maxim. Lewis is survived by his wife Rose, whom he married on Oct. 1, 1949 in Caldwell, ID; 3 children: William Maxim, Anthonette Rosholm, and Kathryn Renken; six grandchildren; and sister Irma Weick. A graveside service with honors by Albert J. Hamilton Post #7 was held at Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2926 James St. Bellingham. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

MAXWELL, Bessie L. - Graveside services for Bessie L. Maxwell, 83, of Ellensburg will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Maxwell died Tuesday (Sept. 2, 1975). She had resided in Ellensburg since 1945. Prior to that, most of her life was spent in Bellingham. She was a member of Alpha Chapter 88 Order of Eastern Star, Cle Elum. Survivors include her widower, Charles E.; daughters, Florence Lee of Lynden and Dorothy Hagen of Ellensburg; a son, Gordon, of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted by officers of Lynden Chapter 12 OES. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAXWELL, Charles E., age 93, of 190 E. Bartlett Rd., Lynden passed away Mon. Sept. 4, 1978. A resident of this community most of his life, he was a member of Friday Harbor Lodge No. 175 F&AM and a retired San Juan Transportation Company Captain. He is survived by 1 son, Gordon E. Maxwell of Phoenix, Arizona; 2 daughters, Mrs. Florence Lee of Lynden and Mrs. Dorothy Hagen of Ellensburg; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Graveside service Fri Sept 8 at 1 pm at Greenacres Memorial Park with officers of Lynden Lodge No. 56 F&AM officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAY, Harold Russell, age 80, of Mount Vernon, passed away early Sunday, December 14, 1997 in a local care center following a lengthy illness. He was born March 1, 1917 in Anacortes, Washington, the son of Caleb Jefferson May and Anna Amelia Hermann May. At age four, he moved with his family to North Whatcom County and later to Bellingham where he graduated from Whatcom High School. He worked for as an apprentice an Electrician with Ace Clark Electric in Bellingham. During World War Two, he served in the Navy Sea Bees. Following his discharge, he opened May Electric and Hardware in Bellingham. He married his wife Dorthea in Bellingham on May 30, 1956. The family moved to Mount Vernon in 1958. Mr. May was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #191, Past Master of Bellingham Fairhaven Lodge #73, F. & A.M. and Mount Baker Lodge #36, F. & A.M. in Mount Vernon. Past Patron of Mount Baker Chapter #50, Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Court #28, Order of Amaranth. He was also a member of the B.P.O.E., #1604 in Mount Vernon. As a Larygectomee, Mr. May spoke to school children for several years in Skagit, Island and Whatcom Counties on the effects of smoking. He is survived by his wife Dorothea at the family home; son, Dr. Jerry May and his wife Carolyn of Reno, Nevada; daughter Leslie Morgan and her husband Carl of Bellingham; step-son Robert L. Taylor and his wife, Sandy of Oak Harbor; sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Gordon Macmillan of Bellingham; six grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bert, Delbert and Lloyd. Memorial services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon with Mount Baker Lodge #36 F. & A.M. officiating. Cremation was held at Mount Vernon Crematory. Arrangements by Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

MAY, Harry P., age 80, of 9773 Vista Terrace, Blaine, passed away Wed., Feb. 18, (1976). A resident of Blaine for the past 2 years, he had served as laundry manager for the YMCA in Chicago for 25 years prior to retirement. Surviving are his wife Mary at home; 1 daughter, Mary Kruse; a brother, Dr. Byron May; 2 grandsons, Robert and David Kruse all in Barrington, Illinois. Funeral services to be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, Fri., Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Hartley Christenson officiating. Burial in the Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAY, Mary Anne Davida of Custer, formerly of Blaine, passed away on Tuesday April 27, 2004, in Tacoma. She was 96, born March 21, 1908, to James W. and Mary Jane Robertson, in Orkney Island Scotland. Mary started school on Denman Island, and graduated high school in Victoria. After managing a hotel for several years, she attended the Moody Bible Institute for 3 years during which she met her husband Harry P. May and married in 1937 in Chicago, IL. After marrying, she worked for several dentists and opened her own X-ray office. She quit working when her only child Mary Velma Thomasina May was born in 1944. She and Harry moved to Blaine in 1974 because they liked the climate here. Some of her many activities included; being leader of Talented Teens and Girl Scout leader, member of the Surrey Lace Club and an avid traveler. She was also a very active member of the NW Community Church in Blaine, where she served in many capacities including Treasurer, President of the Women's group, Sunday school teacher and lay preacher. She is survived by her sister Lina Gammey, her daughter Mary (Bill) Soukup, grandsons Robert (Deeann) Kruse, David (Dana) Kruse and her great- grandchildren, Orie, Danica and Megan Kruse. A viewing will be held at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine on Sunday, May 2, from 1-4 p.m. On Monday, May 3, there will be a second viewing from 11:00 to 11:45 am and the funeral service will start at 12:00 p.m. at the NW Community Church on 5th and G Street in Blaine. A reception will follow shortly after the service in Custer at the United Methodist Church on Main Street and Bruce. Arrangements by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel Blaine, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAYBERG, Marilynn, nee Fjellman, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Born on April 9, 1924, in Evanston, Illinois, to Les and Elaine Fjellman, the family migrated to Lynden, Washington, where they took up farming at Wiser Lake. Beginning her school years in a little two-room school house at Wiser Lake, Marilynn was active in athletics and graduated from Meridian High School in 1942 as class salutatorian. After graduation, she worked at Paine Field during WWII. She gained a lifelong love of dancing by her involvement with the USO in the war years. She then worked for the Corps of Engineers in Seattle, where she was trained in accounting, followed by many years with the U.S. Customs. She ended her working career at the Boeing Company. It was a mutual love of dancing that brought Marilynn and her husband Charles (Chuck) Mayberg together and they enjoyed 30 years of married life. Along with dancing, Marilynn and Chuck also loved playing duplicate bridge at the Eastside Bridge Center. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sisters Connie (Royal) Little of Yakima, Washington; Alyce (Al) Bedoian of Clovis, California; Maxine (the late Marvin) Beebe of Birch Bay, Washington; Janice Lind Sherman (Vaughn Sherman) of Edmonds, Washington; Judy Fjellman (Rusty) Crane of Sandy Point, Washington; and brother Robert Fjellman (Nancy) of Everett, Washington, along with many nieces and nephews. Other surviving family members from a previous marriage include Bill, Douglas, Jonathan, Trudy and Christine Brown and their spouses and children. At Marilynn's request there will be no funeral service. Instead, family and friends are invited to an event celebrating her life at a family home near Ferndale. This party will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAYER, Claire P., age 56, of 424 Ridgeway Drive, B'ham. Passed away Jan. 29, 1986 in a Seattle hospital. She had been a secretary at WWU since 1975. She is survived by her husband Erwin, 2 daughters Rachel Ann Mayer and Lease Beth Mayer, both of B'ham, and 1 brother Herbert Phillips of Philadelphia. Private family services will be held Fri., Jan. 31, with burial at Beth Israel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAYER, Erwin S. Dr., age 82, passed away July 20, 2005 at his residence in Bellingham. Dr. Mayer and his sister Joan left Germany at a young age and are the only surviving members of their family of the holocaust. Shortly after arriving in the United States and gaining citizenship, he returned to Germany and served during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, receiving the Bronze Star. After the war, he moved to New York, where he met and married the love of his life, Claire C. Phillips, on December 26, 1949. She preceded him in death in 1986 after 37 years of marriage. Erwin and Claire moved to Seattle where he attended the University of Washington, earning his Ph.D. in Economics. They moved to Bellingham 50 years ago, where he began his career at Western Washington University, retiring as a senior professor of Economics in 1989. Dr. Mayer was an advocate and spoke out against many social injustices. He was a generous contributor to numerous causes and organizations, and volunteered for the Bellingham Police Department as a Community Services Officer. He was a mentor to many of his college students. In retirement, he traveled around the world and visited every country that was of interest of him. Each year he drove to New Mexico to spend time with his sister. He loved an d enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. Dr. Mayer also enjoyed socializing with his Bridge partner and the American Contract Bridge League, monthly poker buddies, colleagues and numerous friends. He was a member of the Western Foundation, AARP, NAACP and Beth Israel Synagogue. He is survived by his daughters, Rachel Bittick of Salem, OR, Lisa Lloyd of Ferndale; sister Joan Borshof of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Nicholas Braam, Evan Toloff, Cody Braam, Bobby Bittick, Jordan Bittick, Derric Lloyd and Madison Lloyd. A private family graveside service will be held. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAYERVICH, George J., age 40 of 3410 Hollywood. Beloved husband of Carole, devoted father of Colleen and Steve, drowned Friday July 22, (1977) at Moses Lake. A resident of Bellingham for 12 years, born in Merritt, B.C. and former resident of Vancouver, B.C., he will be sadly missed by his mother, Mary Mayervich, brother Al and wife Betty, brother Jack and wife Pat, grandmother, Celia Mataya, all of Vancouver, sister Mary Jean and husband Bud of Richmond, mother-in-law, Dorothy Taggart of Vancouver, 3 brother-in-laws in Vancouver. George coached Junior Hockey and Little League baseball and was a member of the Culinary & Beverage Workers Union. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday July 26 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAYFIELD, Isaac Newton, age 56, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. George A. Johnson, of Ferndale, where he had resided for the past 10 years, Tuesday morning, November 14, (1944). Mr. Mayfield was a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War Number One. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George A. Johnson, Ferndale, Mrs. W. H. Sweeney, Arcadia, California; also two brothers, M. W. Mayfield, Pasadena, California, and Ernest Mayfield, Fort Worth, Texas. The remains rest at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 18, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. C. C. Hovda officiating. Interment Woodlawn.

MAYNICK, Edward, formerly of Renton, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 88. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Raull-Renton Funeral Home with the Rev. David Hulland officiating. Born Oct. 13, 1908, to Valentine and Jennie Maynick in Golden, Colo., Mr. Maynick graduated from Renton High School. He lived in Bellingham for seven months. He enjoyed bowling, horseracing, golfing, crossword puzzles and trips to Reno, Nev. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MAZZOLINI, Herman Richard, age 82, sixty-year resident of Whatcom County, died at Bellingham Health Care and Rehabilitation Services Center on Mon., June 24, 1996. He was born at Breezy Hill, KS on Oct. 7, 1913 to Herman and Maria (Anselmi) Mazzolini. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was retired from Bellingham Cold Storage, and was a member of Teamsters Local #231. An avid bowler, he was in the Bellingham City League for forty years. Survived by: stepson Robert Conrad of Bothell; two step-daughters, Karen Conrad of Bellingham and Connie Adler of Lynde; three grandchildren; sister Mary Cattelino of Overland Park, KS; numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral service Fri., June 28, 1996, 10 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEAD, Eloise E. passed away on May 26, 2002. She was 81, born July 10, 1920 in Rumsey, Alberta, Canada, to Oren and Inez (Parcher) Shotwell. Eloise was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who dedicated her life to her babies and family. She had an open and giving heart, and loved everyone. Eloise is survived by her husband Wayne, whom she was married to for over 61 years her son, George and wife Diana Mead, daughter Freddie Ann and husband Kenny Moore, sisters Maxine Hanford, Elaine Blake; 6 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family graveside service will be Thursday, May 30 at Greenacres Cemetery. Memorial service will be Thursday, May 30, at 3:00 p.m., at Cornerstone Family Church in Cordata Mall Parkway. Greenacres | Moles Funeral Home.

MEAD, Glenn H. - Services for Glenn H. Mead, 47, a former resident of Bellingham who was born on Lopez Island, were held in Seattle recently. Mr. Mead died in a Seattle hospital Sept. 27, (1963). The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Mead of Bellingham, he is survived by the widow, Jean; a son Duane; two brothers, H. Wayne Mead of Anacortes and Estyn Mead of Bellingham; and grandmother, Mrs. Edward Holleman of Springfield, SD. Mr. Mead attended the Bellingham schools and graduated from Whatcom High School.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 1963) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEAD, Harry G., age 82 of 2410 Michigan, passed away Wed., April 14, (1976). Mr. Mead was a 45 year resident of this community. He moved to Lopez Island in 1915. He was a retired Bloedel Donovan employee and fisherman. Surviving 2 sons, H. Wayne of Anacortes and Estyn M., City; 1 daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jean Mead, Phoenix, Ariz.; 1 sister, Mrs. Kathryn Ramsdell of El Cajon, Calif.; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services Monday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Russell Hendrickson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEAD, Harry Wayne, age 85, passed away Tuesday evening, April 20, 2004, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family members. He had been in St. Joseph Hospital since April 5th. Wayne was born on August 24, 1918 to Harry G. and Agnes Mead on Lopez Island, WA, moved to Bellingham at the age of 10, and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1936. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and fought in WWII on the USS Nevada at Normandy and many other battles in the European theater and all throughout the Pacific theater, earning a Boatswain's Mate First Class rating with many harrowing battle experiences. He owned the troller, Olive, and commercial fished in Alaska for eight years with his family on board. In 1955, he moved to Anacortes and went to work at the new Shell Oil Refinery as a pipe insulator, eventually becoming Director of Training. He retired in 1980 and returned to Bellingham in 1988. His early hobbies were hunting and fishing and in his later years, he was renowned for his fabulous tomato growing system and also as a great cook and exquisitely detailed story teller. He loved the outdoors, his family, his friends, kids, and the members of Cornerstone Family Church. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, raised in the Bellingham Bay Lodge #44 in 1954, and was Past Master of Fidalgo Lodge #77 in Anacortes. Wayne married Eloise Shotwell in Bellingham on December 10, 1941. They were married for 60 years until she passed away in 2002. Wayne is survived by his daughter Freddi Ann Moore and husband Ken; his son George Mead and wife Diana; grandchildren Tammy, Mike, Jamie, Andy, Joe, and Daniel; and great grandchildren Tyle, Natayia, Jonathon, Taylor, Taijhama, Dawson, Clayton, and Coralyn. He is also survived by his brother Estyn, and many nieces and nephews and many, many good friends and neighbors. He will be greatly missed by all. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Family Church on the corner of Horton Road and the Guide Meridian. Pastor George Mead will be officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Apr 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEAD, Thelma L., age 78, born July 9, 1926, passed away June 26, 2004. Thelma leaves behind one sister, one brother, two sons, two daughters, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEADE, George William left this world on December 22nd, 1997. George Lived in Birch Bay with his wife Cate for the past year and a half. Prior to that he lived in Minneapolis, MN, and Wisconsin. He referred to his fight with cancer as being a soldier going to boot camp. His strength, courage and love helped him in his long battle with his very aggressive disease. George was born on March 8th, 1967 in Chippewa Falls. He was the youngest son of Pat and Bill Meade. He grew up in Eagan and enjoyed the outdoors of Northern Minnesota, playing soccer, hockey, skiing, mountain biking and anything that could get him outdoors. He attended Burnsville High School, University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated in civil/environmental engineering from the University of Minnesota. He was an environmental engineer for Greengrove Corporation and felt strongly about our need to protect the earth from further destruction. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Cate (Cathy), his mother Pat Meade (Farmington, MN), his father Bill and wife Bobbie (Brooklyn Park, MN), siblings: Renee Meade (Dave) (Colorado,) Gary (Barnum, MN), and Gordy (Jill) (Rosemount, MN) and Sister In Law Lori Boyko (Garth Butcher), (Birtle, MB.) Mother and Father In Law, Vivian and Walter Boyko (Portage, MB), Nieces, Caroline, CEO and Haley. Nephews Zachary, Luke Joshua and Ethan. And numerous relatives and friends. He so touched the heart of those who met him. A Memorial Service will be held on January 2nd, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 885 4th St., Blaine. Pastor Anne Pearson Whalers officiating.

MEADE, Mary, age 94, passed away (June 2, 1979) at Cabrini Hospital in Seattle following surgery. She was the widow of Arthur Meade, former Bellingham grocer. Both were residents of Bellingham for many years. She leaves many relatives through marriage and many friends. Memorial services will be Thurs., June 14 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Daniel Dermyer officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jun 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEARS, Erma V., 98, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., died Jan. 2, 1992, in Bellingham. She was born Sept. 13, 1893, in Indiana to Alfonso and Nancy West Carver. The family moved to Whatcom County when she was 8 years old. She attended school in Bellingham. She married Ray Mears in Bellingham. He died approximately 20 years ago. Mrs. Mears was employed for several years at the former Wellman's Jewelry. She was the last survivor of 11 children in her family. Her survivors include two nieces and one nephew. At her request, there will be no services. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jan 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEARS, Ray T., 79, of 1226 Ellis St., died Friday (March 21, 1975). A retired building engineer for Bellingham Post Office, Mr. Mears was a member of Scottish Rite, Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM, Maple Leaf Chapter, O.E.S. Survivors include his wife, Erma, and several nieces and nephews, including Jack Carver of Bellingham. Cremation will be at Greenacres Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald 23 Mar 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEDEARIS, Freeman, age 69 of Ferndale passed away on Sunday, March 31, 1991 at home. He was born on January 20, 1922 in El Dorado Springs, MO to Claude and Emma Medearis. He attended high school in Banks, OR and served in the Navy during WWII. He farmed in Whatcom County since arriving in 1946. He married June Halldorson on March 12, 1944 in Blaine. He was a member of the International Christian Center of Ferndale. He is survived by his beloved wife June of 47 years of Ferndale; a daughter Sandra Hocking and husband John of Mt. Vernon; 2 sons Franklin Medearis of Ferndale and Gary Medearis and wife Debby also of Ferndale; 6 grandchildren Todd Medearis, Shannon and Sharon Medearis of Ferndale; Rita and Cheri Hocking of Mt. Vernon and Vikki Medearis of Heidelberg, Germany; one great granddaughter Holly Medearis; 4 sisters and 1 brother. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, Bellingham with Pastor Dan Worden officiating. Cremation by Greenacres Crematorium. Committal service will be held Monday, April 8, 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEDEARIS, June Maria, 66, of Bellingham, passed away Sat., Feb. 6, 1993 in B'ham. She was born to Halldor and Lara Halldorson in Saskatchewan on June 8, 1926. She married Freeman Medearis on Mar. 12, 1944 at Blaine and soon after moved to the family farm where they lived together until Freeman passed away on March 31, 1991. She worked in jewelry dep't. at Fred Meyers for 15 years. Survived by sons Frank Medearis, Gary Medearis and wife Debbie, all of Ferndale; daughter, Sandra Hocking, Mt. Vernon; Beloved grandchildren Todd and Vikke Medearis and Shannon and Sharon Medearis, all of B'ham; Rita Hancock, Mt. Vernon; Cheri Hocking, Pullman; Precious great grandchildren Holly and Jordan Medearis; A very special sister Pansy Schwartz, Bellingham; and special brother H. Charles Halldorson, AZ. Her family was a treasure and to know June was to love her. She will be sadly missed. Memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, 12 Noon at Bethany Baptist Church on W. Smith Rd. with Pastor Tracy Durham officiating. Cremation and arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEDEARIS, Karen Lynne - A memorial service for Karen Lynne (Henry) Medearis of Ferndale will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale, with the Rev. Dick Mattila officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mrs. Medearis died Sunday, May 28, 2000. She was 45. Born May 3, 1955, to Robert and Svea Henry in St. Paul, Minn., she received her early education in Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia, Canada and the United States. In 1977, she graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa., with a bachelor's degree. She then completed cardiopulmonary training in Fairfax, Va., and earned additional experience and training. Mrs. Medearis was administrator of the perfusion department at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, B.C. Her sister Virginia Jewel died in 1998. Survivors include her husband, Frank Medearis, of the family home mother and father of Toronto and sister Lynda Lee Carr of Sydney, Australia. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEDEAS, Elizabeth, 87, 948-1/2 W. Laurel Road, Ferndale, died Saturday (June 11, 1983) in a local nursing home. She was born Dec. 5, 1895, in Hungary and came to Whatcom County as a young lady. She lived in the Ferndale-Custer area for about 55 years. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Paul Gitts, of Ferndale, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Benham Pruett officiating. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEDEMA, Johanna - Funeral service for Johanna Medema, age 84, of 205 So. B.C. Ave., Lynden, will be Wed. Jan. 8, 10:30 A.M. at Jones Funeral Home. Private interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Medema passed away Sat. Jan. 4, 1986. A Lynden resident since 1928, she was a member of First Reformed Church of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEDEMA - John, age 82, of 2930 Cedarwood, passed away Fri. Sept. 15, 1978. He had been a resident of this community since 1928 & was a retired employee of Georgia Pacific. Former member of the Intl. Woodworkers of America. Graveside service Mon. Sept. 18th at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Dick Vriesman officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEDHURST, Mary, of 315 Grand avenue, widow of the late Al Medhurst, pioneer peace officer of Whatcom county, died Saturday (Mar. 18, 1944) at the age of 69 years. She had been a resident of the county fifty-two years. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Alice Chisholm, and one brother, James Warwick, both of Bellingham; six nieces, Catherine Cole, of route 2, Lynden; Mrs. Arle Simmons, city; Mrs. Hannah Bollerud, Mrs. Alice Leek and Miss Alta Simmons, all of Everson, and Mrs. Beatrice McKenzie, of Pratt, Kansas; and one nephew, Eugene Warwick, city. Funeral arrangements will be made by Harlow-Hollingsworth.
(From The Bellingham Herald, March 19, 1944) Submitted by Gary Jones.

MEDLIN, Robert D., of Ferndale, passed away Sat. Nov. 16, 2002 at a Care Facility in Bellingham. He was 89. Born to Robert & Lillian (Davis) Medlin, Feb. 16, 1914 in Cairo, IL. Mr. Medlin worked for several industrial painting companies in Whatcom County he worked as a Floor Supervisor for BF Goodrich for 18 years and owned & operated Clover Leaf Diner and also served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In his youth, he worked as a golf caddy for the "Pros" in Akron, OH, and was an avid reader. Two brothers & a sister preceded him in death. Survivors include: former wife, Jean Medlin of Bellingham son, Ralph Brett Medlin of Bellingham numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A private family service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Nov 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEE, Linda Katherine, age 58, was called home to her savior on October 11, 2005, after a courageous six-month battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, supportive mother, caring grandmother, and loyal friend who will be deeply missed by many people. Throughout her life, Linda was enthusiastically involved in many activities. She was a receptionist in a dental office for 15 years, a boutique owner, an avid bargain shopper, and a "mom" to many in her roles as high school youth group leader, preschool teacher, and foster parent. Her passion for life was an inspiration to all those around her and her unconditional love for her family and friends was unprecedented. She was a woman of great compassion - always putting the wellbeing of others before her own needs. Linda will be remembered for her loving spirit, energetic personality, positive attitude, contagious laugh and unrelenting faith in the Lord. She is survived by her husband, Ron Mee, of Bellingham; daughter Jeryn Zehnder of Sumas; daughter Stephanie Page of Bellingham; son Ryan Mee and wife Lisa of Bellingham; son Tony Verlasco and wife Rana of Lynden; father Jack Laing of Bellingham; brother Jack Laing and wife Debbie of Bellingham; nine grandchildren; two nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins of Canada. She was preceded in death by her mother Katherine Laing. A memorial service will be held on October 22, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of Texas and Dean in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEEBOER, Sena, age 87, 919 Liberty St. Lynden, passed away Saturday, October 23, (1965). A resident of the Lynden area since 1921, she was a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are a son Neal and a daughter Mrs. Herman Stremler, both of Lynden. A brother Henry Hovinga, Holland, Michigan and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Neuwama, of Lynden. Also 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Third Christian Reformed Church, Wednesday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Donald Negen. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

MEECE, Dorothy D. – A funeral service for Dorothy Delores (Lehman) Meece of Everson will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery. Mrs. Meece died Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 85. Born Feb. 23, 1915 to Edward and Ella Schott-Lehman in Nooksack, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. In 1933, she graduated from Nooksack High School. On Nov. 21, 1934, she married Frank Meece in Everett, and helped him run their raspberry farm on Everson Road. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and fishing in Canada. She was preceded in death by a grandson. Survivors include her husband, of the family home; daughters Darlene Larsen of Nooksack and Joanne Long of Everson; brother Lyle Lehman of Everson; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEECE, Elijah H. - A funeral for Elijah H. "Lige" Meece will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Meece died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Regency Care Center in Arlington. He was 95. He was born Nov. 16, 1902 to Turner and Charity Burress Meece in Cruso, NC. He married Minnie Johanna Olson on Nov. 26, 1925 in Mission B.C. She died in 1990. A timber cutter for 45 years, Mr. Meece was name 1976 Bull of the Woods of the Deming Logging Show. At the age of 92, he demonstrated hand-felling with a cross-cut saw and springboard at the show. He moved to Darrington from Whatcom County in 1991. He was a member of Nooksack Lodge No. 105 F&AM; BPO Elks Lodge No. 194 of Bellingham; Eagles Lodge of Reedsport, Ore.; and board of directors of the Mount Baker School District. Survivors include daughter Betty Sypien of Deming, sons Buster Meece and Gary Meece, both of Darrington, brother Frank Meece of Nooksack, eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Nov 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEECE, Esther M., age 71, Sedro Woolley resident for the past 10 years, passed away in United General Hospital Fri., Feb. 2, 1979. Born in Harlotown (sic), Montana on Aug. 19, 1907. She spent most of her adult life in the Wickersham area and had lived in Port Angeles where she was an LPN. Her husband, Hurndon preceded her in death in 1967. Survived by 1 daughter, Joan Cummings of Sedro Woolley. 2 granddaughters: Vicky Yarcho and Connie Hall. 2 grandsons: Jerry Cummings and Gary Vandelac. Also 3 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Mon., Feb. 5th at 2 p.m. at the Burlington Cemetery. Under the direction of the Lemley Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Feb 1979) Submittted by Merrily Lawson.

MEECE, Frank - Funeral services for Mr. Frank Meece of Nooksack will be conducted on Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Meece died at St. Joseph Hospital on Saturday, April 6, (2002). He was 88. Frank was the son of Turner and Charity (Burress) Meece and was born in Sedro Woolley on July 9, 1913. He grew up in the VanZandt area and attended Mt. Baker Schools. He was married to Dorothy Lehman in Everett on November 21, 1934 and for many years was employed in the logging industry before raising raspberries prior to his retirement. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper. Besides his parents he was preceded by his wife Dorothy in April of 2000; and infant grandson Gordon Long; brothers Lige and Ralph Meece and sisters Legia Wilson, Vera Chaffee, Bertha Orth and Mary Brouillette. Mr. Meece is survived by daughters Darlene Larson of Nooksack and Joanne Long and husband Wayne of Everson; six grandchildren, Shari Groen and husband Deryl, Glen Larson and wife Kristin, Tami Larson, Lori Hinton and husband Kyle, Toby Long and wife Gena and Kevin Long; ten great- grandchildren and other relatives. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Apr 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEECE, Pearl L. of Bellingham died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, at Sehome Park Care Center. She was 91. A private service was held. Born Feb. 16, 1907 to Emil and Anna Evertson Jorgenson in Anacortes, she graduated from high school there. She married Gudger D. Meece Feb. 16, 1928 in Mount Vernon. He died in 1993. Mrs. Meece lived in Ketchikan and Sitka, Alaska, and in Whatcom County for 27 years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Survivors include nieces Marilyn Belles of Bellingham, Emilie Gillman of Craig, Alaska, and Joan Cummings of Sedro-Woolley. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEECE, Ralph E. - Graveside services for Ralph E. Meece, age 74, of 1118 38th St., will be held Thursday July 5 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Carl O. Fischer, Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Friends and relatives may meet at the Jones Funeral Home at 10:30 am. Mr. Meece passed away Sunday July 1, 1984. He was a life resident of Whatcom County and was a member of the Laborers Union No. 276. Survived by his wife Doris; 1 son, Donald and wife Marjorie of Burlington; 1 daughter, Marilyn Meece of City; 2 grandchildren, Mathew and SaraLyn Meece; 2 brothers, Elijah Meece of VanZandt and Frank Meece of Everson; 2 sisters, Bertha Orth and Mary Brouilette, both of San Diego and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEENK, Jacob - A graveside service for Jacob Meenk of Lynden will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Jerry Van Groningen officiating. Mr. Meenk died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, in Lynden. He was 92. Born Feb. 9, 1908, to Matthew and Marie (Vander Griend) Meenk in Lynden, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. On Sept. 5, 1933, he married Marie Elenbaas in Zilliah. Mr. Meenk worked as an electronics technician in communications. Mr. Meenk was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Survivors include his wife, of the family home son William J. Meenk of Grand Forks, N.D.; brother Albert Meenk of Lynden; sister Leona DeYoung of Lynden; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEHLER, George, age 92, of Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Bellingham. He was born April 5, 1913, in Garden City, Kansas, and had resided in Bellingham for the past 71 years. George retired as tissue converting supervisor from Georgia Pacific Paper and Pulp Company in 1978 after 34 years. He loved to fish, dance to Big Band music, and enjoyed his gardening. George was known for his contagious smile. He was a past member of the Elks, Moose Lodge, and the American Legion. George was preceded in death in 1974 by his wife, O'Linda, to whom he was married for 40 years; long-time companion Pat Ferry; three brothers, Jake, Reuben, and Emanuel; and two sisters, Mary and Pauline. He is survived by two sons, Harold (Cindy), and Bob (Judy); his daughter, Betty (Jim) Halverson; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at 12:30 p.m. at Moles Family Funeral Home - Greenacres Chapel, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEHLER, Katherine, 81, 2314 G. St. died in a local hospital Wednesday (Mar. 15, 1966). A resident here the past 25 years, she was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving are three sons, George of Bellingham, Emanuel of Sacramento, Calif., and Reuben in the Air Force in Japan; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Lorenz and Mrs. Everett Sharp, both of Sacramento, and 29 grandchildren. Services are pending at Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, March 16, 1961)Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEHLER, Olinda, age 59 of 2932 Birchwood Ave. passed away Friday, May 24, (1974). She had been a resident since 1936, and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survived by her husband George; 2 sons, Harold, City; Robert of Tacoma; 1 daughter, Mrs. Bettie Halverson of Kent; 6 grandchildren; 9 brothers, Solly Stenzel of Arizona, Rudy and Fred Stenzel, both of Denver, Colo.; Ronnie Stenzel, Garden City, Kansas; Fred and Henry Huber, both of Scotts Bluff, Arizona; Jake and John Huber, Garden City, Kansas; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rachael Duitsman of Sylmer, Calif.; Mrs. Lea Peters, Garden City, Kansas; Mrs. Molly Hayes of Kent; many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Pastor Neil Snider officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 May 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEHRTENS, Doris R, age 75, of Glacier, passed away September 15, 2005, in Bellingham. She was born January 1, 1930, in Durant, OK, to William and Maureen Roberts. In 1968 she married John Mehrtens in Houston, TX. Doris was an Administrative Assistant for zoological research, retiring in 1990 and was a member of the Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County and the World Wildlife Federation. She was also an avid reader, prolific writer, art illustrator and had a keen interest in environmental and political issues. Doris loved the Mt. Baker area. Her home was a refuge for herself as well as various local wildlife. Doris had an inquisitive, thoughtful, energetic mind that anyone could appreciate and respect. She was dearly loved by her family, neighbors and friends and will be profoundly missed. Doris was preceded in death by her husband John in 1988. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Bates of Kirkland WA; stepson Wayne Mehrtens of Scottsdale, AZ and three grandchildren. No services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEHAS, Peter, age 87 of 2820 Ellis St., died Fri., March 20, 1981. He had been a member of the community since 1912; member of the Senior Citizen Center; former member of the Eagles in Seattle and is survived by his wife Rose; 1 daughter, Mrs. Shirley Kerr of Huntington Beach, Calif.; 1 granddaughter Liane Swan and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside service Monday, March 23, 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation hours 2 to 5 Saturday and 1 to 4 Sunday. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEHUS, Edward R., 80, Winthrop, passed away March 17, 1994 in Wenatchee. Born Feb. 24, 1914 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Rena J. Martinson and Edward M. Mehus. He resided for many years in Bellingham and was partner Croy Construction Co. He retired in 1973. In 1941 he married Marjorie (Mikki) Jones in Kodiak, Alaska. Survivors include wife, at home; 3 daughters, Judy Gregg of Renton, Wendy Kenoyer of Lynden, Janet Mehus of Bremerton; son Michael Mehus, Lake Havasu, Arizona; sister Sybil Baker of Bellingham, 8 grandchildren. Preceded in death by infant son and one sister. Arrangements by Precht's Methow Valley Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEIERS, Elsie W. of Blaine died Monday, July 12, 1993. She was 95. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale with the Rev. Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Born May 3, 1898, in St. Paul, Minn. to Otto and Ernestine Roeder Anacker, she married Ernest Meiers in 1924 in North Dakota. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Meiers moved to Whatcom County in 1935. She was a member of the Ruth Chapter of the Eastern Star and the Birch Bay Grange. Survivors include sons Clayton Meiers of Snohomish and Otto Meiers of Blaine; a daughter, Ardyth Gil of Mount Masa, Calif.; a sister Emile Pederson of Deluth, Minn.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jul 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEIERS, Otto Alan of Birch Bay, died of cancer at St. Joseph Hospital on Thursday, July 24, 1997. Born April 2, 1926 in Manitou, ND to Ernest and Elsie (Anacker) Meiers, he had lived in Whatcom County since 1935. He married Elaine L. Jones, May 6, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ferndale, and retired after 30 years from the Mobil Oil Ferndale Refinery as a Shift Superintendent. Since his retirement, he has resided in Peoria, AZ the greater part of each year enjoying his golf and the Mariner's Spring training games. He was a member of Kulshan Lodge F & AM, Ferndale Chapter O.E.S., Bellingham Elks Lodge #194 and Westbrook Village Golf and Country Club, Peoria, AZ. Preceded in death by a son Wayne Alan in 1979, he is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, Brian of Birch Bay; brother, Clayton Meiers and wife Pat of Snohomish, WA; sister Ardyth Gill of Lake Isabella, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 1997, 2:00 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Walter officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

MEIERS, Wayne A., age 25, of 10620 S.W. Tonquin Rd., Sherwood, Ore., passed away in a Portland Hospital, Tues. 6, 1979. Born in B'ham, he graduated from Ferndale High School in 1972 and attended Wash. State Univ. at Pullman. He had been employed as a quality assurance inspector. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. Surviving are his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Alan Meiers, maternal grandmother, Jeannetta Jones, paternal grandmother, Elsie Meiers all of B'ham. A brother, Brian of Sherwood, Ore. Several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held in Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel, Sat., March 10th at 2 p.m. with Pastor Evald Olsenius officiating. Private interment will follow Mon. in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEISSNER, Gertrude, age 96, formerly of 1978 Mt. Baker Hiway, passed away Nov 1, (1974). She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 67 years and leaves to survive 2 daughters Genevieve Gannon of Bellingham, and Delores Jones of New Hampshire. 1 son Henry Meissner of Everson. 5 grandchildren. 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Swenson officiating under the direction of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELBER, Dauris M. of Sudden Valley died at home Sunday, April 13, 1997. She was 69. A memorial service will be held later. Born Sept. 7, 1927, to George and Stella Smith Pell in Fullerton, Penn., she lived in Bellingham since 1987. She married Fred Melber on Dec. 29, 1945, in Fullerton. Mrs. Melber moved to Royal Oak, Mich., in 1950. She was a member of Ladies Oriental Shrine, Za-Ha-Dir Court, Clown Unit of Michigan. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham, daughter Sheryl Melber of Maumee, Ohio, sister Evelyn Bixler of Catasauqua, Penn., one niece and one nephew. Arrangements are by Jones-Mole Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 15, 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELLEMA, Clarence - Visitation for Clarence Mellema of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. at Second Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Tom Haan officiating. Mr. Mellema died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 85. Born March 11, in Sanborn, Iowa, to Samuel and Minnie Kuiper Mellema, he grew up in Iowa. He married Alice Eshuis in Ocheydan, Iowa, on Oct. 20, 1935. After leaving Iowa, the couple lived in Minnesota, the Yakima Valley and Colorado before settling in Lynden in 1951. Mr. Mellema worked for and was a shareholder of Mount Baker Plywood from 1951 until retirement in 1976. He belonged to Second Christian Reformed Church, where he served as elder and deacon. He also enjoyed growing roses. Mr. Mellema was preceded in death by a twin sister and two brothers. Survivors include his wife of Lynden; son Ronald Mellema of Bellingham and Sid Mellema of Birch Bay; daughters Marie "Toots" Heeringa and Jayne VanBeck, both of Lynden, and Betty Stremler of Sunnyside; brothers Ken Mellema of Denver, Sid Mellema of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Warren Mellema of Omaha, Neb.; sisters Leona Eshuis of Lynden, Dorothy VanDyke of Sheldon, Iowa, Jeanette Davids of Sibley, Iowa and Gertrude Bosma of Ocheydan; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

MELLEMA, Esther Joan - Private graveside services for Esther Joan Mellema, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mellema, Lynden, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home. She died Tuesday (Aug. 13, 1974). In addition to the parents, survivors include two brothers; three sisters, all at home; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mellema and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob VanKommer all of California.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Aug 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELLICK, Donna A., age 81, passed away January 26, 2006, in Mount Vernon. She was born September 6, 1924, in Bellingham to Donald and Shirley Sansregret. Donna loved kids and cherished being a mother, grandmother, and loving sister. She enjoyed listening to big band music, reading, crocheting, and china painting. Her favorite way to spend time was with her grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by her daughter Patty and son Baby David. She is survived by children Kenny, Doug, Teresa, Laurie, Liane, Donnie, Jana, and Jennifer. Also survived by special grandchildren Angela, Nikki, Nina, Tony, Lisa, Marcie, Jacob, Michelle, Miranda, Jennifer, Joshua, Kenrissa, Rachel, Michael, Matthew, Allyson, and numerous other grand and great-grand-children. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tues., Jan. 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed., Feb 1, at 1 p.m., followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELLICK, Raymond C., age 59 of 6831 Dutch Haven Dr., Lynden, passed away Thurs., June 15, 1978. He had been a resident of this community most of his life and was a WWII veteran. He is survived by his wife Donalea; 4 sons, Robert of Forks, Keith of City, Virgil of City and Steven of Seattle; 5 daughters, Mrs. Pat Johnson of Grass Valley, Calif., Mrs. Marlene Hewitt of City, Mrs. Sharon Schouten of Seattle, Mrs. Shirley Helgeson of Sedro Woolley and Miss Jennifer Mellick at home; 8 step children, including Laura, Liane, Donald Wines and Jana Holman, all at home; 2 brothers, Henry Mellick of Buckley and Norman Mellick of Tacoma; 3 sisters, Mrs. Clara Bright of Madison, Ind., Mrs. Frances Mannie of Shelton and Mrs. Elva Getchell of Santa Clara, Calif.; 16 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service Monday, June 19, 1 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELLOTT, Eugene "Gene" age 93, of Bellingham, WA passed away Thursday, March 27, 1997 in Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. Born December 11, 1903 in North Platte, Nebraska to Marion and Cora Lee (Huff) Mellott, he has been a resident of Whatcom County for 75 years. He began logging in the 1920's when trees were huge; owned and operated Time Oil service stations; as well as Ole's Resort on Lake Samish. Preceded in death by his wife, Rose (Gillis) Mellott; three daughters, Barbara Postlewait, Carol Monaghan and Coralie Kellas. Survived by daughter, Delores "Dee" and husband Phil Zimmerman, son, Duane and wife Jo Ann Mellott, all of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; sister, Tempa Dodge of Anacortes, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Service Monday, March 31, 1997, 11:30 a.m., Bayview Cemetery, with Reverend Al Currier officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MELLUM - Estella May, age 97, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away in that city May 31, (1975). Mrs. Mellum had been a Whatcom County resident for 70 years prior to moving to Kansas. Surviving sister, Mrs. Winnie Hill of Cincinnati, Ohio; a nephew, Myrl Payne of Fort Scott, Kansas. Graveside services at Greenacres Memorial Park, Wed., June 4 at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELOSH, Daisy - A graveside service for Daisy "Queenie" Melosh will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. The Rev. Al Currier will officiate. Mrs. Melosh, 87, died Thursday, June 17, 1993 at Sehome Park Care Center. She was born Oct. 1, 1905 in Blackheath, England, to James P. and Helen G. Burton Bindon. An accomplished pianist, she lived in Bellingham for 74 years, graduating from Whatcom High School in 1925. Mrs. Melosh accompanied the Eagles Auxiliary on the piano for many years. She was a former telephone company employee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Melosh, and by brothers Leonard Bindon and Douglas Bindon. Survivors include sister Dora M. Haan of Bellingham and numerous other relatives. Arrangements under the direction of Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jun 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELSETH, Egil, age 66 of 6919 Holeman Ave., Blaine, WA, passed away Sunday, March 23, (1975). He was a resident of the White Horn Community his entire lifetime. He was a member of the Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale, past board member of the Light House Mission. He is survived by his wife Edna; 1 daughter, Marlene Sidwell, Kalama, Wash.; 1 sister, Mrs. Alfred Horn of Ferndale; 2 grandchildren. Services will be conducted Wed., March 26 at 1 p.m. at Triumph Lutheran Church in Ferndale, Rev. Hans Tollefson officiating. Under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELSETH, Hannah, age 73 years, a resident of Route 1, Blaine, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olga Irwin, of Ferndale, Wednesday, December 19, (1951) after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Melseth had been a resident of the Whitehorn district for the past 43 years. She was a member of the Golgatha Lutheran Church of Whitehorn and is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Olga Irwin, of Ferndale, Mrs. Jennie Auraness, Mrs. Marie Markusen and Mrs. Emma Berge, all of the Whitehorn district; one son, Helmer, of Whitehorn; two brothers, Sivert Ramstad, of Duluth, Minn., and Karl Ramstad in Norway; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe funeral home in Ferndale, Saturday, December 22, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Sylvester Rue officiating. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.

MELTON, Charles (Chuck), age 66 of Bellingham, died Feb. 25, 2004. Born Feb. 14, 1938 to Melvin and Lula Melton in Lafayette, LA and moved to Whatcom County at an early age. Chuck graduated from Bellingham High School in 1956 and Skagit Valley Community College in 1971. Employment included telephone companies in Seattle and Lynden. In 1955 he enlisted in the Washington Air National Guard. He served with pride and distinction with the 262 Combat Communications Squadron ANG station, Bellingham. On the civil service side he was employed as a radio maintenance tech for the 262. Chief Master Sgt. Melton and the 262 were well known for superior performance to other ANG units and like U.S. Air Force commands. Health forced Chuck into retirement in 1984. He really missed working with all the great people of the 262 and other ANG units. Chuck married Thelma A. Jones in 1963. World history, genealogy, teaching, travel, community service and computers were a few of Chucks many interests and accomplishments. Chuck had been a member of the American Legion Post #132 at Concrete, WA and Post #7 in Bellingham. He was a longtime member of the Loyal Order of Moose and a past Governor & Administrator of Order #493, Bellingham. Honored June 1, 1996 with the Pilgrim Degree 68th opening Degree of Merit. Chuck was presently on the mayor of Bellingham neighborhood advisor board. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and sister Kathleen A. Melton. Survivors include his wife of 40 years Thelma, stepchildren Doris (Bob) Goetz of Marysville, Judy (Jim) Gay of Roundup Montana and Tom (Bev) Jones and brother Allen (Carol) Melton. Nephew Steve Melton, numerous cousins and one lonely cat "Winston". A memorial service will be held Sat. March 6th at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow at the Bellingham Moose Lodge #493, 1761 W. Bakerview Rd (by airport).
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELTON, Florence M., age 85, of 2400 H St., Bellingham, passed away at St. Francis Extended Health Care on Mon., Jan. 21, 1992. She was born to William and Jennifer Lobb on March 21, 1906 in Hood River, Oregon. She married Roy Melton and in 1946 they moved from Yakima to Bellingham. Roy passed away in April of 1990. She formerly worked for the Salvation Army in Yakima, WA. Her hobbies were sewing, traveling, cooking, family and grandchildren. She was a former member of the Salvation Army in Yakima. She is survived by her 3 sons, Loren and Betty Melton of Port Hueneme, California; Arthur Melton of Lynden; and William and Tehea Melton of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Howard and Pat Lobb, Cle Elum, WA; Elmer and Opal Lobb, Toppenish, WA; and Orville Lobb of Los Angeles, CA; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thurs., Jan 23, 1992 at 1:30 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home. Officiating will be Major Roger Malmberg from the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELTON, Lula G. - Funeral service for Lula G. Melton, age 72, of 3004 Orleans St., will be Thurs. Sept. 22, 10 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Justin Garvey officiating. Mrs. Melton passed away Mon., Sept. 19, 1988. A Whatcom County resident since 1943, she is survived by her husband Melvin; 2 sons, Charles Melton and Allen Melton, both of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Kathleen Melton of Grants Pass, Oregon; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother, James N. Coney of San Jose, CA; 2 sisters, Irene Leetch and Lucy LeGrys, both of Lafayette, Louisiana; numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Sep 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELTON, Melvin M., age 75, formerly of 3004 Orleans St., passed away May 11, 1989. He was born April 1, 1914 in Westfield, Illinois; was employed by GP Pulp Division for 30 years as a electrician; had served as a recording secretary and delegate for Local No. 194 of the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers for many years. He assisted in organizing Local No. 83 of the AWPPW at Ketchikan, AK and was one of the founders of the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers. He was a member of the Washington State and American Civil Liberties Unions. He believed in and worked for the civil liberties of all Americans. He was a constant defender of the rights of minorities and preceded in death by 15 brothers and sisters and by his wife Lula G. Melton in Sept. 1988. He is survived by 1 daughter, Kathleen Melton of Grants Pass, OR; 2 sons, Allen and Charles Melton of Bellingham; grandsons Wayne Melton of Everett and Steve Melton of Bellingham; many nieces and nephews. At his request there will be no service. Cremation and burial of ashes Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 May 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELTON, Roy E., age 88, of 2400 H St., died April 11, (1990) at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Dec. 24, 1901 in Taneyville, Missouri and moved to Yakima, WA when he was 19 years old. He came to Bellingham in 1945 to work for Haggens and retired after over 20 years as bakery manager. He was a member of the Baker and Confectioners Workers of America; and he was a charter member of the AFLCIO and a member of the Salvation Army. He leaves to survive his wife Florence of 65 years; 3 sons, Loren and his wife Betty of Port Hueneme, CA, William and Teresa of Bellingham and Art of Lynden; 3 brothers, Ernie of Yakima, Orville of Selah, WA and Glenn of Yakima; 2 sisters, Zola of Portland, OR and Reba Doyle of Clearlake, CA; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. There will be visitation on Mon. April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home and funeral service on Tues. April 17 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home, Pastor Don Ross officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Apr 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MELTON, Wayne Allen, age 23, of 1420 Mount Baker Hiway, Bellingham, passed away Wednesday June 3, 1992 resulting from an accident. Born June 16, 1968 in Bellingham, WA to Allen and Carol Melton, he attended school in Bellingham, Ferndale and graduated from B.V.T.I. He had worked for The Boeing Company as an auto body and mechanical repairman. Wayne's love of family, nature and animals was closely followed by his love for auto restoration. He especially like his 1967, 1968 and 1969 Camaro automobiles. Wayne will be missed so much by his family and friends. Survived by his parents, Allen and Carol Melton of Bellingham; brother, Steven, at the family home; grandparents, Clarence and Caroline Chervenock; uncles, Chuck Melton, Edward Chervenock and William Chervenock; aunts, Thelma Melton, Bernadine Chervenock and Kathleen Melton of Grants Pass, Oregon; numerous great aunts, great uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by Grandpa and Grandma Melton. Funeral service Monday, June 8, 1992, 3 p.m. Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Al Currier, Advent Christian Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday, June 7, 1992, 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park Chapel. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jun 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MENDELSOHN, Candace Jeanne – A private service for Candace "Candi" Jeanne (Mitchell) Mendelsohn of Gardnerville, Nev., formerly of Bellingham, will be held with Richard Eldred officiating. Mrs. Mendelsohn died from complications caused by cancer on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Gardnerville. She was 51. Born Jan. 12, 1949 in Bellingham, she was adopted at birth by Donald and Marjorie Mitchell. In 1967 she graduated from Bellingham High School and then attended Bellingham Business College. Mrs. Mendelsohn was a partner in C. J. Construction and most recently worked as an inspector for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Her parents and brother James Mitchell died previously. Survivors include daughter Sara Hyatt of Bellingham; sister Donna Eldred of Patterson, NY; and other relatives. Arrangements are by FitzHenry's Caron Valley Funeral Home of Gardnerville.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MENSER, Mary V., age 79, of 7440 Enterprise Rd, Ferndale, passed away at home Monday, Sept 6, 1982. Mrs. Menser had been a resident of Whatcom County for 75 years and was a former member of Eastern Star in Ferndale. She was preceded in death by her husband Weber Menser on April 18, 1973 and is survived by 1 son Vernon of Lynden; 2 daughters, Virginia Barger of Everett and Myrna Schultz of Bellingham; 5 sisters, Ruth Bridge of Ferndale, Naomi Whitman and Ella Simmons both of Federal Way, Esther Vinnings in Calif., Myrtle Thornton of Olympia; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Carl Fischer, Thursday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Sep 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MENSER, Thomas (Weber), age 74, of 7440 Enterprise Road, Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, April 18, (1973). Mr. Menser had been a resident of the Ferndale area since 1905, was recently a salesman for Holzer Realty, a life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 194, and the Ferndale Lodge No. 264, F.& A.M. He is survived by his wife Mary; 2 daughters, Mrs. Virginia Barger of Everett, Mrs. Myrna Schultz of Bellingham; 1 son Vernon of Lynden; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Chapel Friday, April 20 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Carl Fischer officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. (From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Apr 1973)

MENSER, Vernon Dale - A graveside service for Vernon Dale Menser of Lynden will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, with the Rev. Lee Green officiating. Mr. Menser died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Lynden Manor. He was 73. Born April 15, 1926, to Thomas and Mary (Pontius) Menser in Ferndale, he had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Menser served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On July 1, 1947, he married Maudell Wakefield at Sunrise Baptist Church in Custer. Mr. Menser was a former member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 194. He enjoyed building houses for ducks. His son, Scott Webber Menser, died in 1954. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Apr 2000)Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MENZE, George, aged 76 years, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Sunday evening, March 9, (1941). Mr. Menze had been a resident of Ferndale Route 3 for the past forty years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, March 12, at 2 p.m. from the Monroe Mortuary Chapel at Ferndale, conducted by Rev. J. N. Bridges. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Survivors include the widow Gertrude; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Blackler, of Oroville, Wash., and Mrs. Ed Pomeroy of Ferndale; one son George, of Ferndale, and nine grandchildren.

MENZIE, Evelyn Annie of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2004, in Bellingham. She was 87, born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, on March 7, 1917, to Margaret (Gay) and Ross Menzie. Evelyn is survived by two brothers: Robert Menzie of Bellingham and Elmer and wife Emily Menzie of Guelph, Ontario; sister Vera and husband Jim Waldschmidt of Red Bluff, CA; several grandnieces and -nephews, and dear friends Kenn and Lorraine Carpenter. She was also a loving aunt to David, Nancy, Anne, and Keith. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 3rd, at Jones|Moles Funeral Home. A private family graveside service was held in Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Nov 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MENZIE, Margaret Ann, 108, of 3121 Squalicum Pkwy., died Saturday, Jan. 1, 1994, in Bellingham. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by a 3 p.m. memorial service at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Madsen officiating. Mrs. Menzie was born Oct. 8, 1885 in Ontario, Canada, and lived in North Dakota and Saskatchewan, where she married Ross Menzie on April 4, 1916. They moved to Whatcom County in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1977. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking and quilting. Survivors include daughters Evelyn Menzie of Bellingham and Vera Waldschmidt of Red Bluff, Calif.; sons Elmer Menzie of Ontario and Robert Menzie of Arizona; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MENZIE, Ross H., age 85 of 2511 Ellis St., passed away Monday, July 11, (1977). A resident of this community for the past 32 years, Mr. Menzie was a retired farmer and realtor, member of First Baptist Church and had served on the School Board in Saskatchewan, Canada. Surviving wife, Margaret Ann; 2 sons, Elmer L. Menzie, Ontario, Canada and Robert E. Menzie, Bridgeport, WA; 2 daughters Miss Evelyn Menzie and Mrs. Vera Waldschmidt, Red Bluff, Calif.; 1 brother, Wallace H. Menzie, Hastings, Neb; 1 sister, Mrs. Florence Chaffin, Topeka, Kan; 4 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thursday, July 14, 1 p.m. First Baptist Church with Rev. Russell Hendrickson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERCER, Billy Gene - Visitation for Billy Gene Mercer of Lynden will be from 1:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Steven Street officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. Mr. Mercer died of cancer Saturday, May 13, 2000, at his home. He was 71. Born July 21, 1928, to John Hood and Edna Mae Tarpley-Mercer in Cape Girardeau, Mo., he lived in many places in the United States during his childhood, including North Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Oklahoma and Utah. Mr. Mercer joined the Merchant Marine during World War II and later served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1950. He studied electronics in California and entered the aerospace field in Pomona, where he worked as a quality assurance field representative for General Dynamics. He retired in 1990 and moved to Lynden. On Feb. 20, 1997, he married Dorothy Working in Custer. A Baptist, he enjoyed cards and golf. Mr. Mercer was preceded in death by his brother, Jack L. Mercer. Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons John Mercer of Everson, Robert Mercer of Texas and Dennis Mercer of Florida daughter Carola McKennoch of California stepdaughter Starr Working of Canada stepson Jerry Working of Texas two grandchildren four stepgrandchildren seven great-step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERCER, Leah Esther - A graveside service for Leah Esther (Hall) Mercer of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, with the Rev. Jeffrey Pulse officiating. Mrs. Mercer died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 80. Born Dec. 5, 1919, to Fred and Elenore (Lucas) Hall in Clearwater, Kan., she had been a Whatcom County resident for 54 years. Mrs. Mercer attended nursing school in the early 1940s. On Dec. 7, 1942, she married Wilbert Mercer in Pawhuska, Okla. After 46 years of marriage, he died in 1988. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and researching family genealogy. Survivors include daughter Marilyn Perry of Silverdale sister Mary Jones of Sapulpa, Okla. and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERCHANT, Henry - Former U.S. Forest Service employee Henry G. Merchant, 92, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., died Wednesday (Jan. 27, 1988) in a local nursing home. Mr. Merchant served in the U.S. Army during World War I and was employed by the U.S. Forest Service until his retirement. He is survived by a sister, Pearl Buckner of Spokane and one nephew. The body was cremated. Ashes will be placed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday with the Rev. James Cabales officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERCY, Alfred L., age 85 of the Mt. Baker Apts. passed away in Long Beach, Calif., while visiting. Mr. Mercy had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 58 years and was a retired building inspector for the City of Bellingham, a veteran of WWI and a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion. He leaves to survive his wife, Ruby Mercy; son Dale Mercy of Manning, South Carolina; 3 granddaughters, 1 great-grandson, several brothers and sisters in England. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERRELL, Emily Sue - A memorial service for homemaker E. Sue Merrell, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Westford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Colin Campbell officiating. Mrs. Merrell of 702 32nd St. died April 5, (1991) at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus after a long battle with cancer. She was born Emily Sue Defenbach in Lewiston, Idaho, on July 17, 1926 to Ralph and Gladys Defenbach. She married Dale E. Merrell in 1947 in Lewiston, Idaho. The couple lived in Clarkston for 13 years before moving to Whatcom County 25 years ago. Mr. Merrell liked poetry, needlework and charcoal drawing. She was an Episcopalian and a member of the Eastern Star. Her husband, former band director at Meridian High School, died in February 1970 in Bellingham. Survivors include two daughters, Sylvia Flynn of Deming and Nicki Merrell of Keizer, Ore.; a sister, Arden Anne Coski of Chowchilla, Calif.; three grandchildren; and many friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERRICK, Marjorie - Funeral services for Marjorie Merrick, 74, 1610 Eldridge, will be 1 p.m. Thurs. in the First Baptist Church. She died Friday (Dec. 21, 1973). Miss Merrick had lived in Bellingham for 30 years and was a retired stenographer for the Whatcom County Sheriff's office. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Geta Cummins and a step[son] Guy A. Jolly of Coulee City; a nephew, Robert Jolly of Mount Vernon and niece Phyllis Wiles of Bellevue. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Dec 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERRILL, Helen Francis - A funeral Mass for Helen Francis (Terra) Merrill of Ferndale will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale, with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. Mrs. Merrill died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 77. Born Jan. 1, 1924, to Joseph and Theresa (Gonsalves) Terra in Richmond, Calif., she lived in Whatcom County for 22 years. Mrs. Merrill worked as a biochemist in food sciences for more than 40 years. She also worked briefly as a certified nursing assistant at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center before joining Dalgetti Frozen Foods of Ferndale. Mrs. Merrill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale and was active in supporting youths with developmental disabilities for many years. Survivors include daughter Theresa Merrill of East Lansing, Mich., sons Charles Skilling of Klamath Falls, Ore., Ray Merrill of San Ramon, Calif. and Jeremiah Merrill of Santa Paula, Calif., brother Albert Terra of Orange County, Calif., and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERRIMAN, Ruth MacDonald Cannon, age 97, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away November 25, 1990 in the Sehome Convalescent Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on December 13 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Greenacres. She was the fourth of ten children born to John and Anna MacDonald. Ruth was born in Bellingham. She attended Laurel Grade School, Meridian High School and graduated from what is now Western Washington University in 1914. She taught school for several years. On June 12, 1918 she married George F. Cannon and on January 28, 1956 she married Richard S. Merriman. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, and Orthopedic Guild, was an original member of the Bellingham Yacht Club and was active in many other local clubs and organizations. She enjoyed traveling and gardening and helped her husband George establish Cannon Electric. Survivors include four daughters, Neila McNamara of Haines, Alaska; Shirley C. Voris of Honolulu, Hawaii; Patsy C. Boyce of Boston, Massachusetts; and Carolyn McKinnon of Seattle; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dora Dawson of Seattle; Georgia Fleck of Stuart, Florida and one brother, James MacDonald of Bellingham. She was predeceased by her husbands. Arrangements Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Dec 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERRITT, Eunice - A private memorial service will be held for Eunice Merritt of Bellingham, with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Mrs. Merritt died on Monday, Oct. 23, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 87. Born Oct. 1, 1913, in Ferndale to Alvin and Annie (Baer) Small, she was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and a member of Garden Street Methodist Church. Survivors include daughter Kathleen S. Paul of Livermore, Calif., sister Ina Lee of Bellingham, brother Marvin Small of Ferndale, two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERRITT, John - Graveside service for John "Johnny" Merritt, age 75, of 617 Virginia St., will be Wed., May 7, 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Edgar L. Starr, Pastor, Garden Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Merritt passed away Sat., May 3, 1986. A Bellingham resident most of his life, he was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church; American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7; Musician's Protective Local No. 451. He is survived by his wife Eunice; daughter Kathleen S. Reeck; granddaughter, Kristin Nicole Reeck, both of City; brother, Abram B. Merritt of Ventura, Calif.; 1 niece, Martha Mutz of Los Angeles, Calif.; 2 nephews, Mark Merritt of San Francisco and Alan Merritt of Dallas, Texas; numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 May 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERVIN, Gladys C., 85, of Wapato, formerly of Ferndale, died suddenly Mon. (March 23, 1987) while visiting in Moses Lake. She was born Aug. 25, 1901 in Ferndale to Edwin and Carried (Nelson) Peterson. She was raised and educated in Ferndale. She and Henry Mervin were married in June 1924 in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The couple traveled to various areas of the United States while her husband worked on the construction of dams and reservoirs with Morrison Knudsen Construction Company. Her husband died in 1952. She moved to Wapato in 1958 to live with her sister. Mrs. Mervin was a 50 year member and former president of the Wapato American Legion Auxiliary; she was also a 50-year member of the Eastern Star and a member of Wapato Community Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Johnson of Wapato and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., March 26 in Merritt Funeral Home in Wapato. Concluding services and burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday March 27 at the Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MERYHEW, Loren L. - Funeral services for Loren L. Meryhew, 72, of 2350 Douglas St., Ferndale, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, in Ferndale. The Rev. Ralph Poulson will officiate. Born in Loop City, Neb., on Feb. 19, 1917, Mr. Meryhew died of natural causes Saturday at his home. A member of Plumbers and Fitters Local No. 32 of Seattle, he was a plumber before his retirement. He had lived in Ferndale since 1969. Mr. Meryhew was active at First Baptist Church and a life member of Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Post No. 7. Survivors include his wife Florence Meryhew, of the family home; a son, Robert L. Meryhew of Centerville, Utah; a daughter, Anita Sinclair of Longview; two sisters, Ilo Wilson and Iola Ramsey, both of Grand Junction, Colo; seven grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MESFORD, Giles Terrance - A memorial service for Giles Terrance "Terry" Mesford, formerly of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Butterworth's Arthur A. Wright Funeral Home in Seattle. Mr. Mesford died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1997, at his home in Seattle. He was 60. Born April 2, 1937, in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955. Mr. Mesford lived in Seattle for 42 years. He worked as a buyer for Trident Imports Inc. and retired in 1996. Survivors include his friend David Stiles;; mother, Edith Hanlon of Bellingham; sisters, Bev Haley of Bellingham and Darla O'Malley of Mount Vernon; and several nieces, nephews and relatives.

MESSER, Emily Irene was born and passed April 1, 2005, at University of Washington Medical Center. Emily is survived by her parents, Matthew and Karen Messer and brother Michael of Tacoma; grandparents Michael and Kerry Messer of Bellingham and Judy LaKose of Tacoma; great grandparents Clayton and Velma McDonald; and Auntie Eryn Messer of Bellingham, Uncle Jim and Aunt Tina Lakose; and cousins Aubree, Ashlee, Cassie and Madison of Tacoma.

MESSER, Louise C., age 85 of 5280 Northwest Road, Bellingham passed away Monday, January 10, 1983. Mrs. Messer had been a resident of the Nor Bell Nursing Home for several years and is survived by 1 brother Edgar Mathewson of Martinez, California; 1 sister Ruth Sexton of Vallejo, California. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins Thursday, January 13 at 11 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jan 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MESSER, Magdalena, age 88, of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Tues., June 26, 1984. She was a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. and a member of Catholic Daughters of America. She is survived by two sons, Pete Messer and wife Alice of Newport, Louis Messer and wife Helga of Texas; two daughters, Rose Wopperor and husband Conrad of Bellingham and Agnes Danneels and husband Dan, Bellingham; one brother, John Kohler of Montana; four sisters, Sarah Becker, Plentywood, Montana; Mrs. Kate Eggen of Plentywood, Mont.; Betty Dubry of Bellflower, CA; Jo Dietrick, Escondido, CA; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Rosary will be said Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be said Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption with the Father Paul Dalton officiating, followed by burial.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MESSER, Marie - A memorial service for Marie Messer of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Mel Brown officiating. Ms. Messer died Friday, May 2, 1997. She was 84. Born Aug. 15, 1912, to Perry and Lillie Mae Satterfield Hill in Pittsburg City, Okla., she lived in Bellingham for five years. A member of Jehovah's Witnesses, she enjoyed quilting. Survivors include sister-in-law Josephine Hill of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews, including Sandy Jones of Blaine. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MESSICK, Dean E. passed away at home August 27, 1998 with his family at his side. Dean was born in Bellingham July 29, 1914 to Thomas D. and Martha (Swenson) Messick. The family moved to Seattle where he attended school, graduating from Cleveland High School in 1933. A World War II Veteran, he served as a Medic in Europe. He graduated from the Palmer Chiropractic School and retired from the Post Service in 1975. He then moved to Sequim, WA and resided there for 14 years. In 1980 he returned to Bellingham and resided with his cousin Doris Pilkey these last two years. He enjoyed taking walks when he could ad was an avid gardener who loved to work in his greenhouse starting plants for the yard. He is survived by many cousins and friends and will be greatly missed by all. A private family service will be held. The arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MESSICK, Roy William - A memorial for Roy William Messick will be held Saturday, February 8, 1997 at 2:00 at Sumas Fire Hall. Friends and family are invited to attend. Roy Messick died Wednesday, January 29, 1997 at St. Josephs Hospital. He was 55. Roy was born January 14, 1942 in Gregory, South Dakota. He moved to Seattle in 1961 and has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1972. An active community member, he served as a volunteer fireman, police officer, business owner and friend. He is survived by his mother Esther Messick, two brothers Rex Messick and Ken Messick, all of South Dakota, his sister Juanita Good of Olympia and his four children, Troy Messick and Kristine Messick of the Seattle area, an Bryan Messick and Tara Wright of Bellingham.

MESSINGER, Bernice Teresa, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998, in Camas. She was 92. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Nov. 22, 1905 in Elk Mound, Wis., she lived in Whatcom County from 1927 to 1997, when she moved to Camas. Mrs. Messinger was preceded in death by husbands Charles Cooper and John Messinger and by sons Gerald Cooper and Donald Cooper. Survivors include son Tom Cooper of the Camas-Washougal area, sisters Ellen Olszowy of Wisconsin and Doris Manning of California, brother Norman Thompson of Milwaukee, eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jul 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MESSINGER, Harvey E. - Funeral service for Harvey E. Messinger, age 80 of 1612 Lakeway Dr. will be Tues., Aug. 28, 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Messinger officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Messinger passed away Aug. 24, 1984 in a local nursing home. He was a resident of Bellingham for 33 years, had attended the Calvary Temple, and was a retired lumber man and security guard. He married Mabel Homfeld on Nov. 27, 1925, she preceded him in death Sept. 25, 1976. He is survived by 1 daughter, Virginia E. and husband Everett L. Glover of city; 1 brother, John Messinger of Sedro Woolley; 3 sisters, Sarah Mercer of Santa Rosa, Calif.; Hattie Andrus of Blaine; Jane Rasmussen of Hawaii; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Aug 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MESSINGER, Mabel P., age 70 of 1612 Lakeway Dr., passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, (1976). Mrs. Messinger had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 31 years, member of Calvary Temple and Culinary & Beverage Workers Union. Surviving husband Harvey; 1 daughter, Mrs. Virginia Glover, City; 3 brothers, Edwin Homfeld, Surrey, B.C.; Ralph Homfeld, Port Coquitlam, B.C.; and George Homfeld, Surrey, B.C.; 1 sister, Mrs. Dorothy Crowder, White Rock, B.C.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, Sept. 27 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Sep 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

METHVEN, Helen - Ill for the past fourteen months, Mrs. Helen Herd Methven, aged 78 years, died at the family home, 2429 Elm street, Monday. She came to Bellingham twenty-one years ago. Surviving are a son, William, of Renton; two daughters, Mrs. Robert B. Welch and Mrs. Jean Mulvaney, of this city; a brother, William Herd, in Scotland, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Bay View cemetery. Image
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 2, 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

METIVIER, Chester G., age 90, of Rt. 1, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Thurs., Oct. 19, 1978. He had been a resident of Blaine for the past 76 yrs. Surviving are a son Robert of Blaine. 3 daughters: Mrs. Kenneth Jones of Blaine; Mrs. Sam Rockwell of Warrenton, Oregon; and Mrs. Howard Burton of Portland. Also 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske McKinney Funeral Home, Mon., Oct. 23rd at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Oct 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

METIVIER, Dorothy A., age 80, of Rt. 1, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital, Friday, Oct. 14, (1977). She had been a life time resident of Whatcom Co. Surviving are her husband, Chester, at home; 3 daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Jones of Blaine, Mrs. Sam Rockwell of Warrenton, Ore.; and Mrs. Howard Burton of Portland; a son, Robert of Blaine; a brother, Russell Davison of Bellingham; also 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in Veroske McKinney Funeral Home, Tues., Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Burial in Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Oct 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

METUNE, Frank W., 78 of 2418 Huron, passed away Wednesday, July 17, (1974). Mr. Metune had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 38 years and was retired from Pacific Northwest Bell and a member of the Pioneers. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Pearl Metune of the family home; 2 sons, Tim of this city and Kenneth of Carmichael, Calif.; 2 grandchildren. Funeral services Monday, July 22 at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John Martin pastor of Fairhaven United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

METUNE, Pearl, age 84, of 3219 Pinewood, passed away Thurs. May 30, (1985). Mrs. Metune had resided in Bellingham since 1920 and was a retired RN at St. Lukes Hospital. She was a member of the Moose Lodge Auxiliary and leaves to survive 2 sons, Ken Metune of Sacramento and Tim Metune of City; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews including Bev Bringleson of San Jose. Graveside services will be held Mon., June 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

METZ, June Cecelia - A vigil service for June Cecelia Metz, 78, of 8539 Weidkamp Road, Lynden, will be 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden with the Rev. Gary Southern officiating. A funeral Mass will be said later in Polson, Mont. Mrs. Meta died Thursday at St. Jospeh Hospital Main Campus. She was born June Ceclia Scanlon on June 13, 1912 in Ceresco, Nebr., and lived in Whatcom County for many years. She graduated from high school in Miles City, Mont., and worked as a schoolteacher, and bookkeeper for Montgomery Ward and Polson Refridgeration and Electric in Polson. From 1952 to 1976, she owned Mondall's Cottages at Finley Point on Flathead Lake in Montana. Mr. Metz was a member of Loaners on Wheels Travel Club of Montana and the Montecato Club. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, reading, computers and genealogy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mondell Metz. Survivors include four sons, Mondell F. Metz of Tujunga, Calif., Leo A. Metz of Lynden, James F. Metz of Sedro Woolley and John M. Metz of Kendall; a daughter, Judell Harrsch of Polson, Mont.; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 11, 1991)

METZGER, Elden Lee - A memorial service for Elden Lee Metzger of Custer will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale, with the Rev. Marvin Maddux officiating. Inurnment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mr. Metzger died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000 at his home. He was 70. Born April 3, 1929 to Harrison and Stella (Shafer) Metzger in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Metzger served in the US Naval Reserves from 1947 to 1950. On Sept. 3, 1948 he married Carol E. Raper in Ferndale. Mr. Metzger worked as a house-moving contractor and owned Metzger House Movers, which his father and uncle previously owned. He also was a commercial fisher in Alaska, worked in refinery maintenance and retired from Temco, a division of Westinghouse, in 1989. Mr. Metzger was a member of the National Rifle Association and International Association of Structural Moves and was a 50-year member of Orchard Grange of Ferndale. He also served as a board member for the Custer Water Association. An avid outdoorsman and adventurer, he enjoyed traveling and telling stories. His brother Wayland Metzger died in 1968. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Kathleen Metzger of Custer; sons Russell Metzger of Bellingham and Rick Metzger of Custer; brother Gerald Metzger of Ferndale; sister Janice Winston of Buford, MO; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other family members.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

METZLER, Pearl A. of Bellingham died Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 81. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Sept. 14, 1913 in Randle, she lived in Whatcom County since 1923. Mrs. Metzler lived with her sister and brother-in-law at Birchwood Court. Survivors include sisters Rilda Hurt of Bellingham and Dorothy Foss of Aurora, Ore.; brother Herbert Blankenship of Tacoma; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Sep 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

METZNER, John Robin - A funeral for John Robin "Lil John" Metzner of 1400 12th St. will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. George Bedlion officiating. Burial will be in Bayiew Cemetery. Mr. Metzner died Saturday, April 20, 1996. He was 47. Born Oct. 11 1948 to John and June Sandness Metzner in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School in 1967. He worked as a disc jockey for KAGT radio station in Mount Vernon and KHSN radio station in Coos Bay, Ore., for a television station in Oakland, Calif. and for the Bend (Ore) Police Department. Survivors include his mother, sisters Arlene Brown and Rochelle Stewart, brothers Jack Smith and Howard Fleck and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Apr 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEYER, Adele Ann - A memorial service for Adele Ann Meyer will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. James Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Meyer died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at Sehome Care Center. She was 91. Born Jan. 3, 1908, to Wilhelm and Margarethe (Sturke) von Hassel in Germany, she had been a Bellingham resident for about 27 years. Mrs. Meyer married Fred Meyer in Brooklyn, N.Y. He preceded her in death. She served as a "Pink Lady" volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital. Survivors include her sister, Tina von Bargen of Bellingham, and two nieces. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.

MEYER, Christopher - Funeral services for Christopher Meyer, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Amalie Meyer, 900 West Maryland street, who passed away Thursday, March 31, (1932) were held at the Homer Mark Mortuary at Cornwall avenue and Halleck street, this morning, Tuesday, April 26, at 10:30 o'clock, with George Martinich, of the International Bible Students association, officiating. Cremation followed at the Homer Mark Crematorium. Mr. Meyer was a member of the International Bible Students association and had resided in Bellingham for the past forty years. Surviving relatives besides his widow are two sons, Will J. Meyer, Los Angeles, Cal., and Henry F. Meyer, city; two brothers, Henry Meyer, Kendall, Wash., and Nicholas Meyer, Picklissen, Germany; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Marie Zender, Kendall; Mrs. Anna Theisen and Mrs. Tina Theisen, both residing at Columbia Valley, and two sisters residing in Germany; one grandchild, David Meyer, Los Angeles, Cal.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 1932) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEYER, Clancy - A memorial service for Clancy Meyer of Bellingham will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Chapel with the Rev. Mitch McConkey officiating. Dr. Meyer died Monday, Feb. 24, 1997. He was 70. Born March 26, 1926, in Mossyrock, he served in the U.S. Air Force. An optometric physician, Dr. Meyer owned Clancy's New Health Center for many years. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

MEYER, Helen J. - Funeral service for Helen J. Meyer, age 89 of 801 14th St., will be Monday, December 12 at 10:3 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father John Langlitz officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Meyer passed away Thursday December 8, 1983. She is survived by her daughter Marjorie and husband Dr. Sam Beall of Vancouver, Wash.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and her sister Georgia Helmick of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. A resident of Bellingham for 59 years, she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Chapter AB P.E.O. and St. Lukes Hospital Guild. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEYER, Henry Fred, 81 years, 5428 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, passed away Sunday, March 22, 1992 at a Bellingham nursing home. He was born in Bellingham on May 21, 1910 to Christopher and Amelia (Kleuter) Meyer. He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Meyer worked as a plasterer in Whatcom and King Counties. He married Jane Millicent Haggith in Bellingham on August 10, 1934. He was a former president of the Plasterer's Union Local 77 and was a Sunday School superintendent of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church of Bellingham. Mr. Meyer was preceded in death by his daughter Jean Benson in January of 1966. Survivors include his wife Jane of the family home, a daughter Joann Murray and husband LeRoy of Antioch, CA; a son William Meyer of Bellingham; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a brother, William J. Meyer of Flintridge, CA. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, March 26, 2 p.m. at Rome Community Bible Church with Rev. Paul Beck officiating. Cremation is by Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEYER, Howard, age 75 of Anacortes, WA, passed away July 23, 1997. Mr. Meyer was born March 10, 1922 in Oak Harbor, WA to John and Mamie (Fisk) Meyer. Howard attended school in Oak Harbor; served three years in the U.S. Coast Guard; worked at the Morrison Mill, Scott Paper Mill, Shell Oil co. and vaious construction companies including Snelson's. An outdoorsman, he received great enjoyment out of boating, fishing and hunting and playing cribbage. Howard was family oriented and valued the time they spent traveling, laughing and having a good time. He spent 15 winters in Arizona where he had many friends. His wife Rosemary passed away July 1995. He is survived by his son, Donald V. Meyers (sic) and his wife Maureen of Bellingham; his two daughters, Christine McGlen and her husband Mike of Bellingham and Elvy Schmoker and her husband Dave of Ataly, Alaska; his two brothers, Charlie Meyer of Lebanon, OR and Roland Meyer and his wife Jean of AZ; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 1997 at the Grandview Cemetery in Anacortes officiated by Rev. Dwight Woodroof. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

MEYER, Lois Kathryn, artist and long-time Bellingham resident, died Sept 23rd in Atascadero, CA. Born and raised in the Bellingham area, her younger years were spent at Lake Samish, where she became an avid swimmer and diver. Lois attended Bellingham High School, developing her interest in art and design, as well as music. She went on to study at Western Washington University and graduated with a degree in art. She worked for many years at the Whatcom County Library as a graphic artist, at the same time establishing her own artist's studio, where she produced her many paintings and prints. Always interested in promoting the arts locally, she helped begin and operate the non-profit Gallery 217, whose purpose was to exhibit Whatcom County artists' work. Her paintings and prints have been exhibited widely in the Pacific Northwest, in regional and national shows, and in permanent collections. After moving to California in 1981, she continued painting, experimenting with new forms and colorations, and in 2000 she had an exhibition of her later work at the Whatcom Museum of History & Art. She has been acknowledged for her accomplishments in the arts by her inclusion in recent editions of the "Who's Who of American Women." Besides her art, Lois was a dedicated environmentalist and a strong advocate for the preservation of the world's endangered wildlife. She is survived by a niece and sister-in-law in Bremerton, a nephew in Blue Lake, CA, and her many close friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEYER, Ralph A., 35, of 2094 Brown Road, Ferndale, died Wednesday (Aug. 12, 1981) in a diving accident in Oregon. He was a lifetime Whatcom County resident, and was employed at Intalco Aluminum Corp. He was a graduate of Mount Baker High School, and was an Army veteran. He was wounded in action in Vietnam, and was a member of Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife Jean, a daughter Rhonda, 2 sons Ryder and Brandon at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Meyer of Ferndale, a sister Yvonne Dixon of Ferndale; his grandmother Ida Allen of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Moles Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Edgar L. Starr officiating. Interment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Aug 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEYER, Raymond H., 2731 Yew street, vice-president and manager of the Western Woodworking company, passed away Sunday (July 12, 1942) in a Bellingham hospital at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his widow, Anna L.; three brothers, Will H., Albert and Frank E., city; and two nephews and one niece, Stanley and Robert Meyer and Marjorie Meyer. Funeral services will be conducted by the Revs. W. Carl Calhoun and James E. Milligan Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel. Burial will follow in the Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Meyer had been associated with the woodworking company since his arrival here in 1907. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist church and the Bellingham Breakfast group.

MEYER, Robert Leslie - A memorial service for Robert Leslie Meyer of Seattle will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sand Point Community United Methodist Church in Seattle. Mr. Meyer died of cancer Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Swedish Ballard Hospital in Seattle. He was 78. Born Jan. 15, 1922, to Albert Louis and Ethel (Perce) Meyer in Bellingham, he attended grade school at The Campus School (at what is now Western Washington University) and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1940. During World War II, from 1940 to 1945, he served in the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific. Following his service, he attended Western Washington University. Mr. Meyer was a retired loan officer from Pemco Insurance Companies of Bellingham. In 1953, he moved to Seattle. His hobbies included photography, music, book collecting and tennis. Survivors include son Jeff Meyer of Helena, Mont. daughters Tracy Lyon of Sedro-Woolley and Leslie Meyer of Seattle eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MEZO, James L., age 74 years, of Van Zandt, passed away at a local hospital Saturday morning, March 22, (1947). Mr. Mezo had resided in the Van Zandt district for the past 31 years, and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Van Zandt. The surviving relatives include his beloved wife, Gertie Mae; two sons, Lewis, of Route 3, Bellingham, and Lester, of Van Zandt; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Bergner, of Van Zandt; one brother, W. C. Bezo (sic), in Illinois, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. within the church of the Nazarine in Van Zandt, with the Rev. Rex Miller officiating, assisted by the Rev. Allen Jones. Interment in the Van Zandt cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck funeral home.

MEZO, Ruby Mae - Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Mezo, 33, Deming, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Veroske's Bellingham Funeral Home. Burial will follow in VanZandt Cemetery. Mrs. Mezo, who died Monday following a short illness, was a resident of Whatcom County for 14 years. She was a graduate of Western Washington State College and was employed as an elementary teacher at Maple Falls. She is survived by the husband, Thomas; two sons, Terry and Gregory; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Menzony of Port Townsend; a grandmother, Mrs. Mable Houston in Minnesota, and a brother, Thor Menzony of Port Townsend.

MICHEL, Edward W., 76, of Bellingham, passed away Sat., Nov. 14, 1992 at a local nursing home. He was born Dec. 1, 1915 in Laurel, MT to George and Katherine Michel. He was a Whatcom Co res. for 72 yrs. He enjoyed traveling to and from Alaska, Kodiak was his favorite. He is survived by a son, Wayne Fuller of East Wenatchee, WA; a brother, Victor Michel of Ferndale, WA; a sister, Mary Vanderhage of Blaine, WA; a grandson, John Fuller of Blaine; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Nov 20, 1992 at the Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale, WA. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Nov 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MICHEL, Evelyn A., born May 8, 1905 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Charles F. and Clara A. (Anstett) Michel passed away in Bellingham on May 22, 1999. In 1918 she arrived in North Bellingham on a tourist class train with her mother and brother and moved to Bellingham in 1920. She worked for Darigold Inc. from 1924 until her retirement 40 years later in 1964. Evelyn was a 47 year member of the Congregational Church. Preceded in death by her brother Howard, mother Clara Anstett Michel and great nephew Gregory Kays. Survived by niece and nephew, Lynne Jangard of Edmonds and John Michel of Alaska; great niece and nephew Lisa Rook of New York and Paul Kays and wife Linda of Bellingham; 4 great-great-nieces and a great-great-great niece and nephew. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Donel McClellen officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MICHELSEN, Cora M., age 82, of 3115 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, November 22, 1993. Born December 31, 1910 in Wildrose, North Dakota to Ed and Anna Akre, she was a member of Central Lutheran Church; Bellingham resident for 64 years; preceded in death by her husband, Sverre Michelsen, and brother, Earl Akre. Survived by her daughter Janice and husband Russell Watkins; granddaughter, Tina Marie and husband Robert Neher, all of Bellingham; sisters, Hannah Hemnes of Globe, Arizona; Helen and husband Knolen Hindman of Proberta, California; Ethel Nelson of Bellingham, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Monday, November 29, 1 p.m. Central Lutheran Church with Reverend Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Nov 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MICHELSEN, Sverre G. – Services for Sverre Grimlund Michelsen, 87, will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Central Lutheran Church. Mr. Michelsen, 1300 Samish Way, died Saturday (May 26, 1990) in Bellingham. He was born March 5, 1903 in Norway and came to Whatcom County in 1907. Mr. Michelsen was a member of the Central Lutheran Church; Bellingham Aerie No. 31, F.O.E.; and the Electrical Workers Union Local No. 191. He is survived by his wife, Cora, of the family home; a daughter, Janice Watkins of Bellingham; one granddaughter and numerous other relatives. Pastors Leonard C. Ericksen and Dennis Anderson will officiate at the service. Visitation will take place until 5 p.m. today and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MICHENFELDER, Hazel J. of Bellingham died Friday, May 23, 1997. She was 84. Her ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery at a service at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Ms. Michenfelder was born Jan. 13, 1913, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

MICKELSON, Kenneth E., age 70 of Lynden, died at his home on Thursday, Nov 23, 2006. The son of Martin and Ida (Thompson) Mickelson, Ken was born in Fargo, North Dakota on July 3, 1936. The family moved to Seattle where Ken grew up and received his education. He was employed as a contractor both in the Seattle area and after moving to Lynden following his marriage to his wife Vickie in 1993. Ken and Vickie are members of Grace Baptist Fellowship in Lynden. He coached Little League Baseball programs in the Seattle area for many years. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived at home by his wife Vickie; children Mary Ann Hall of East Wenatchee, Deanna (Peter) Howell of Duvall, Teresa Duffin of Dripping Springs, TX, and Lenny (Debbie) Mickelson of Mukilteo; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother Duane (Susie) Mickelson of Mill Creek; sisters Violet (Johnnie) Welton of Moorehead, MN, and Virginia Melary of Hillsboro, OR and other relatives. Memorial funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov 29 at 11 a.m. in Grace Baptist Fellowship, Lynden, with Pastor Delaine Bailey officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MIDDLEKAUFF, Barrie H., age 53, of 316 E St., Blaine, WA, passed away Sept. 18, 1993, at his home. He was born Sept. 20, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Willis W. and Yolande Middlekauff. Mr. Middlekauff moved to Blaine in 1970 where he owned and operated Vista Pizza for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Inger Middlekauff of Blaine; son, Scott Middlekauff, and one daughter, Tracy Allen and her husband, Don of Seattle; his mother, Yolande Palmberg and her close friend, Don McLeod of Blaine; two grandsons, Blake and Sean Allen of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 22, 1993 in the United Church of Christ Congregational Church of Blaine with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns McKinney funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MIDDLETON, Elbert J., aged 66 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Lois E. Middleton, passed away at the family home, 1110 Forest street, Tuesday, December 5, (1933) after an illness of one month's duration. Mr. Middleton had been a resident of this community for the past sixteen years, and was an active member in the Garden Street Methodist church. Surviving relatives, besides his widow; are one daughter, Mrs. Nina M. Hayner, Seattle; a twin brother, E. H. Middleton, Blaine; one sister, Mrs. Charles Vaughn, National City, Cal.; and two grandchildren, Sherwood and Marjorie Hayner, Seattle. The body is being cared for at the Homer Mark Mortuary, Cornwall avenue at Halleck street and funeral services will be held in the Cathedral chapel Friday afternoon, December 8, at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Thomas W. Jeffrey, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist church, officiating, Interment will be made in Greenacres Memorial Park.

MIELBRANDT, Bertha W., 92, a former secretary at Ireland and Bellingar Insurance Co., died Monday (Feb. 22, 1988) in a Bellingham nursing home. She lived at 490 S. State St. She is survived by two brothers, Gustav Mielbrandt of Scott, Kan. and August Mielbrandt of Geneva, Neb. Arrangements are pending with Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MIELKE, Frances Young, age 96, passed away peacefully December 28, 2005, in Bellingham of natural causes. She died at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She joined her beloved husband of 56 years, Marvin, to continue their lifelong dance. Frances was born April 8, 1909, in Portland, OR, to Isaac and Anna (O'Donnell) Young. She was very independent and active woman, whose friendships were very important. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed needlepoint, bridge, and bowling. Frances retired in 1973 from Nalco Chemical Co. in Portland. She was a devout Catholic and kept a daily journal for the past 20 years. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Mielke. She is survived by her sister Marvis (husband Keith) Lutz of Portland and their children Alex and Anna; son Kelly (wife Muriel) Mielke of Bellingham and their children Wiley, Maria, and Shea. Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church, 7507 SE Yamhill, Portland, OR, on Thursday, January 5, at 11 a.m.

MIERS, Lucille N. West, age 76, of 5280 Northwest Road, Bellingham, passed away Friday, September 13, 1991. Born October 12, 1914 in Tacoma, WA to John and Inga West, she had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1916; graduated from Whatcom High School in 1935; member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church; married Henry J. Miers in 1962 and he preceded her in death in 1987. Survived by two brothers, Paul R. West and Albert M. West, both of Ferndale; many nieces and nephews; step-daughter Beatrice Kramer of Bellingham. Cremation. Inurnment Graveside service Monday, September 16, 3:30 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Pastor Ken Parker, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, officiating Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MIHALCEA, Bob, born December 19, 1964, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006, in the arms of his loving and supportive family, at the age of 41. Bob fought a courageous fight against cancer. Though he was taken too soon, Bob was blessed with the joy of witnessing the birth of his daughter one month before his death. Bob is survived by his parents, Richard and Patricia Mihalcea of the family home in Ferndale, brother Todd Mihalcea and sister Ondrea Andersen (Scott) of Bellingham, also his loving partner, Darby Bruland, and treasured daughter, Katlyn Ondrea, nieces and numerous aunts, uncles and other close relatives. Bob will be remembered for his ability to tackle any job set forth and always the first to smile and say, "not to worry." We know now that he will be able to finish all the projects that he had dreamed about. The family would also like to give their heartfelt appreciation to Hospice. Thank you to nurse Cindy T., along with friend and caregiver Mary Bull for your loving support in guiding Bob through his journey. Bob's family would like to invite his many friends to the Mihalcea Farm to share their memories and celebrate his life. Please join us on Saturday, April 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MIHARA, Darren N., 25, 1214-1/2 Dupont St., died Sunday (Aug. 21, 1983) following a motorcycle accident in eastern Washington. He was a 1977 Bellingham High School graduate and a member of the Northwest Electrical Workers Union. He was a former employee of Lakeway Electric Inc. He is survived by his parents, one sister and one brother. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. (From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 1983)

MIHOVILOVICH, Joseph – Visitation for Joseph Mihovilovich of Bellingham will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Komiza on Island Vis, Croatia. Mr. Mihovilovich died Monday, May 15, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital after battling cancer for almost one year. He was 71. He was born Jan 28, 1929 to Joseph and Pava (Mazzoleni) Mihovilovich in Komiza. His was a Dalmatian Island family of farmers and fishermen. Mr. Mihovilovich survived the Fascist occupation of his homeland during World War II. He also was a refugee, sent from his homeland to the Sinai Desert in El Shatt until the end of the war. In 1947 he survived incarceration in the Communist Gulag (prisons and labor camps). Mr. Mihovilovich returned home in 1952. In 1954, he married Jelka Mardesic. Mr. Mihovilovich worked as a winemaker, farmer and fisherman. In 1969, he moved his family to San Pedro, Calif., where he became a fisher and shipyard worker. He fished from Bristol Bay, Alaska, to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. In 1986, he retired from Todd Pacific Shipyard in San Pedro. Mr. Mihovilovich was a member of the Fishermans-Allied Workers Union and the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America and American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations, Local 9. Following his retirement, he enjoyed visiting California and Washington and Komiza. He also enjoyed traveling and gardening. On Memorial Day, 1999, he was diagnosed with cancer and he traveled back and forth between St. Joseph Hospital and the Virginia Mason Clinic in Seattle where he received treatment. Survivors include his wife and son Nick Mihovilovich, both of Bellingham; daughter Pavica Erakovich of San Pedro; sister Katica Borcic of Croatia; brother Tonko Mihovilovich of Bellingham; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MIKE, Rudy Lee, infant son of Michael S. Lane and Dineen J. Mike, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in Loma Linda, CA. He was twelve days old. Rudy was born March 17, 2000. He is survived by his parents of Palm Springs, CA; brothers Darrell J. Miller, and Darius J. Mike both of Palm Springs; sister Natalia A. Lane of Salem, OR; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Rudy was preceded in death by aunts Theresa A. Mike on September 17, 1997, Joanne M. Lane on July 6, 1996; cousin Christian Michael Lane on August 20, 1990. A prayer service will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2000, 7 p.m. at Wexliem (formerly the Lummi Community Center). A Funeral Liturgy will be Thursday, April 6, 2000, 10 a.m. with the priests of the St. Joachim Church officiating, also at Wexliem. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MIKE, Theresa Andrea, age 23 of Palm Springs, CA, died September 17, 1997. She is survived by her daughter Leanna Mike of Palm Springs; sisters, Melissa, Michelle and Dineen Mike all of Palm Springs, Mary Paull Solomon of Lummi; brothers, Robert Paull of Palm Springs, Reginald "Marley" Paull of Vancouver, B.C.; grandfather Earl Thomas Sr., of Bellingham; aunt June Mike of Palm Springs; one niece, four nephews. Theresa was born January 7, 1974, in Palm Springs to Dean and Theresa (Thomas) Mike. She attended Parkview Elementary School, Whatcom Middle School and was a 1992 graduate of Bellingham High School. She was a benefits administrator at the Spotlight 29, Casino of Indio, CA. A Prayer Service will be held Friday, September 26, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at Wexliem (Lummi Community Center), 2100 Lummi View Drive (near the Stommish Grounds), Lummi Nation. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, September 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m., at Wexliem, with the Reverend Tim Sauer, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Lummi Nation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 2039 Main St., Ferndale.

MILAM, Mark H. of 415 N. State St. died Sunday, March 28, 1993, at Highline Convalescent Center. He was 87. A private family service will be held before the memorial service, which will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. James Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Trintenbach officiating. Born Oct. 8, 1905 in Ivan, Texas, to Walter and Ethel Milam, Mr. Milam graduated from San Diego Military Academy in San Diego. He later attended Arizona State University, where he played football. He married Virginia Reid in 1930. She died in 1959. Mr. Milam became personnel manager for Mobil Oil Co. in Ferndale in 1954. He married Ilene Hill seven years later. She died in 1989. Mr. Milam was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, and Elks Lodge No. 194. He enjoyed golfing and watching baseball and football. Survivors include sons Walter Milam of Los Angeles and Robert Milam of Kingsport, Tenn.; daughters Leila Terry and Anita Pierce, both of Bellingham; and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Mar 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILBURN, Elbert Louis (Al), born January 17, 1933, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday May 24, 2006. Al was born in Hallock, MN and was raised in Duluth, MN and Fargo, ND. In 1954 Al married Joan Adele Larson at the First Methodist Church in Fargo, ND. Educational opportunities at the University of Washington brought Al and Joan out west and in 1960 Al and his family moved to Bellingham, WA where he accepted a teaching position at Bellingham High School. In 1966 Al transferred to the newly constructed Sehome High School where he continued to instruct and entertain for the next 22 years. Al loved the sea, good food and cloudy, rainy northwest weather. He was a curious person who loved languages, cooking and history. Upon retiring in 1988 he spent many contented hours in his vegetable garden and darkroom. Al enjoyed taking trips to visit family and exploring Washington's out of the way places with his wife Joan. Al was an avid and talented photographer who encouraged all who agreed to be photographed by him to date and label the backs of their photographs and send a copy to their mother. Al's sense of humor was legendary and his concern and love for his friends and family was boundless. Al is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Joan, his daughter Julia Milburn and partner David Carlsen of Bellingham, WA, daughter Laura Milburn of Los Osos, CA, his sister Delores Coates and husband Glen Coates of Racine, WI, and numerous nephews and nieces. Al requested that there would be no service. Friends are invited to the Milburn home Sunday May 26 from 2 to 5 to share their stories and memories.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILES, Arloween, age 78, of 2525 Erie, passed away Tues., Jan 10, (1983). Mrs. Miles had resided in Olympia for the last 10 years. She was a member of the Whatcom Wranglers, an officer of the Puget Sound Square Dance Association and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She leaves to survive her husband Delbert of the home; 1 son, Roger of Edmonds; 1 daughter, Janet Hodge of Seattle; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ray Hilburn of Seattle and Julian Hilburn of Federal Way; 1 sister, Marian Reynolds of Bremerton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Mon., Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Edgar Starr officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILES, Caroline B. - A funeral Mass for Caroline B. Miles of Ferndale will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale, with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Miles died at home Monday, Feb. 16, 1998. She was 66. Born Jan. 4, 1932, to Clarence and Budion Dunkin Shelden in Douglas, Wyo., she lived in Whatcom County for 34 years. She married Wallace Miles June 1, 1948 in Deer Lodge, Mont. He died in 1996. Mrs. Miles enjoyed gardening, sewing and fishing. Survivors include daughters Margaret Gray, Debra Jonak, Kara Weber and Teddi Bryant, all of Ferndale; sons Paul Miles of Spokane and Lester Miles of Port Hadlock; brother D. J. Sheldon of Red Lodge, Mont.; sisters Nada Hendricks of Arizona and Teri Daily of Portland, Ore.; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILES, Charles E. "Bud" of Clarkston died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997, in Walla Walla. He was 76. A memorial service will be in Santa Rosa, Calif. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Oct. 13, 1921, in McIntosh, S.D., he grew up in Bellingham. He lived in Blaine for 24 years and Santa Rosa for 30 years before moving to Clarkston this year. Mr. Miles was a teacher at Bellingham Technical School. He retired in 1986. He was a member of Mount Jackson Masonic Lodge No. 295 and Vitruvious Masonic Lodge No. 145, both in California, Scottish Rites, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, The Commandry and International and Sonoma County Shrine Clowns. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary, of Clarkston; daughters Barbara Ives of Blaine, Sue Vanderpool of Fairfield, Calif., and Charlene Spratling of Santa Rosa; sisters Hazel Hoy of Clarkston and Betty Petersen of Wildemare, Calif.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

MILES, Delbert L., of 2505 Erie St., passed away September 3, 1983. Age 82, Mr. Miles had resided in Bellingham for the past 52 years, was a retired auto mechanic and was preceded in death in January of this year by his wife Arloween Miles. They were the corresponding secretaries for the Mount Baker Square Dance Council. He is survived by 1 son, Roger of Edmonds; 1 daughter, Janet Hodge of Seattle; 2 brothers, John and Dale Miles both of Weippe, Idaho; 8 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 1983 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Cemetery, Rev. Ed Starr officiating. Under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILES, Keith passed away on November 14, 2002. He was 69. Keith was born on July 10, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a resident of Bellingham for 35 years. Keith is survived by his wife of 47 years, Leola, his son Tally and wife Vicki Miles, daughter Keeley and husband, Terry Mathews, grandsons Jon, Austin and Devin, granddaughters Jenny and Karly as well as sisters, Betty Metcalf, Leola Caldwell, and Lila Passey. He was preceded in death by his son, Todd Lee Miles, parents, Alice and John Miles, and brothers Jack and Rex Miles. Keith enjoyed camping with his wife, doing crossword puzzles, having coffee with his friends, and watching the wildlife in his backyard. He bowled in a league for many years. He was the reigning Trivial Pursuit champion of the family. He and Leola owned the Arctic Circle Drive-In in Bellingham for 10 years. He then returned to his first profession as an upholsterer and owned Budget Upholstery for almost 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. Funeral services will be held at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, 2925 James Street on Monday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be Sunday, November 17, 2002 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Jones|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Nov 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILES, Mary E., formally of Blaine, passed away Sept. 21, 2005 in Vacaville, CA. Born in Blaine July 9, 1925 to Raymond and Gertrude Eastman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Miles (Bud) in 1997. She leaves three daughters: Barbara Ives of Blaine; Sue Vanderpool and Charlene Spratling of California; and their husbands; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also two brothers, John and Glen Eastman; a sister, June Randell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Greenacres in Ferndale on Oct. 6, 2005 at 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILES, Robert W.,74, 2843 W. Maplewood Ave., died Wednesday (July 22, 1987) at his home. Mr. Miles was the owner and operator of Miles Western Auto Supply store in Ferndale for 10 years. He was born May 7, 1913, and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He was a member and past president of the Ferndale American Legion and was a member and past president of the Orchard Grange. Mr. Miles was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include one son, Larry Miles of Bellevue; one daughter, Linda Sanders of Bellingham; one brother, Richard Miles of Port Townsend; and one grandchild. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jul 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILHAM, Ted W., age 73, 4082 Squalicum Lake Rd., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, March 29, (1975). A retired stereotype operator for the Seattle Times, he was a veteran of WWI serving with U.S. Navy. He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 11 years. Surviving are his wife Violet, and a daughter, Joyce Curtis, both of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Mrs. Joe Cresto of Snohomish and Mrs. Mabel Reed of Fairbanks, Alaska, also 2 grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter. At his request no services were held. Arrangements by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILHAM Violet I., age 88, of 700 32nd St., Bellingham, passed away Mon., Jan. 7, 1991 at Sehome Park Care Center. She was born Sept. 17, 1902 in Snohomish, WA to Gust and Tilda Johnson. Mrs. Milham was a telephone operator who has been a resident of Whatcom County for past 30 years. She married Ted Milham on Nov. 17, 1925 and was member of the Rome Grange. Mrs. Milham was preceded in death by her husband in 1975 and is survived by her daughter Joyce and husband Bob Curtis of Bellingham; 2 grandsons, Doug of Fairbanks, AK and Jeff of Kent, WA; and 5 great grandchildren. At Mrs. Milham's request no services will be held. Cremation with inurnment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jan 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLAY, Estella Wanda "Billy", 83, a Whatcom County resident for 56 years, died Friday at St. Luke's General Hospital following heart trouble. Mrs. Millay at 3548 Mack Road, Everson, was born March 18, 1906 in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Whatcom County in 1933. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was well-liked by those who knew her. Survivors include three sons, Fred R. Millay, Darrell A. Millay, and Louis Millay, all of Everson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family services have been held. The body was cremated. Memorials may be made to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Heart Fund.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Albert John - 02/27/1929 - 09/05/2009 After a long struggle with cancer, Albert John Miller Jr. of Sumas, WA, age 80, died at his home on Saturday morning, September 5th, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in San Jose, CA on February 27, 1929. He was very successful in his professional life as an entrepreneur and inventor. Al is survived by his two sisters living in Arizona, two daughters, one step-daughter, one step-son, grandchildren, all living in California, and Alla Miller of Sumas, Washington , who loved and cared for him in his final moments. Services at Sumas Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Saturday 9/19. Celebration of Life immediately following at the Sumas Legion.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Arthur H., age 81 of 2706 Ellis St., passed away at his home Monday evening, Dec. 22, (1975). He had been a resident for the past 75 years and was the retired owner of Miller & Sutherland Printing Co., longtime commissioner of the City Park Board, member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F&AM, Bellingham Central Lions Club and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Survived by his wife, Lenore Miller at home; 2 daughters, Mrs. DeLayne McCleod, Caldwell, Idaho, Mrs. Patsy Hosman of Omaha, Nebraska; 1 son, Donald Miller of Edmonds; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Mon., Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Thompson officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

MILLER, Barry L. – Barry L. Miller of Everson died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 47. Mr. Miller was born Aug. 13, 1953, to Darrell and Florabelle (Dunnwoddie) Miller in Moses Lake. He worked as a contractor and was a member of Cornwall Park Church of God. A recovering alcoholic, he worked to help others stay clean and sober. He was preceded in death by his parents and by sister Cindy Miller. Survivors include brothers Gayle Miller of Springdale, Wash., Ed Miler of Redmond, Ore. and Kim Miller of Tacoma, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Cornwall Park Church of God. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Beverly - A memorial service for Beverly "Bev" Miller of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Chapel. Mrs. Miller died of respiratory failure Monday, July 10, 2000, in Denver. She was 50. Mrs. Miller was born Feb. 9, 1950, in Enid, Okla. Mrs. Miller worked as a commercial agent and associate broker for John L. Scott Real Estate. Mrs. Miller was a Christian and member of Hillcrest Chapel, where she donated time and money to the chapel's food bank. She also was involved in various other community projects, including Royal Family Kids Camp. Survivors include daughter Brandi Lee Tarrida of Bellingham; son Baron Clint Miller of Havelock, N.C.; and mother Letha Mae Long of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Burleigh W., 59, Delta, B.C., Canada, passed away September 7, 1991 in Bellingham. He was born October 10, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri. Survivors are his wife Cheryl Miller of Canada; sons, David Miller of Portland, OR, Ken and wife Connie and Dennis and wife Connie Miller of Bellingham, Burleigh Jr. and wife Linda of OR, Shayne and Ryan Miller of Delta, B.C.; brothers, Jerome and John S. Miller of CA; sisters, Geraldine Good and Mildred Miller of CA. Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, 1991 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR with full military honors. Local arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

MILLER, Clarence W. - Memorial services for Clarence W. Miller, 71, 2020 King St., will be conducted by the Rev. Leonard Erickson 1 p.m. Monday in Veroske's Bellingham Funeral Home. Mr. Miller was a retired commercial fisherman and a resident of Bellingham for 68 years. He died Thursday (Dec. 3, 1970). Survivors include the widow, Oline; three daughters, Mrs. Mae Roe and Mrs. Elgie Henken of Bellingham and Mrs. June Stanford of South Prairie, Wash.; his mother, Mrs. Hannah Miller of Bellingham, and five grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1970) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Claude (Pat), age 76, of 2411 Moore St., passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, (1977). He had been a longtime resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County and was a retired employe of Puget Sound Power & Light, a member of Nooksack Lodge No. 196 FAM and the Intl. Electrical Workers Local 77. Surviving are his wife, Olga at home; 2 sons, Ronald of Dayville, Oregon and Terry of Maple Valley; 4 daughters, Eloise Schinnell of Morton, Marian Haglund of Anchorage, Rhonda Nolan of Everett and Colleen Philliber of London, England; also 26 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Monday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff rant officiating. Burial in Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Claude J., 2614 Alabama St., age 66, passed away Saturday, August 4, (1973). Mr. Miller had resided here the past 28 years and was an employe of Andy's Cleaners before retiring. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Bellingham Lodge No. 194 BPOE, and was a veteran of WWII. Surviving are his wife Mildred M.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Peggy Wilkens, city; Mrs. Patricia Strahl, Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Penni Lemperes, city; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Maxine Shotwell, city; Mrs. Opal Gamble, Plattsborg, (sic) MO; 1 brother, Alvin Miller, Phoenix, Ariz. Services will be conducted by Rev. James Allen, Wednesday, August 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Aug 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Dorothy C. "Dottie" age 68, a Sumas resident, passed away Friday, October 31, 1997 at her home after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Mrs. Miller was born on October 7, 1929 in Washington D.C. to Gibson and Flossie Hicks. The family lived in Washington D.C. for many years where she was raised. Dottie worked as a bookbinder for many years for several binderies in Maryland and Washington D.C. On March 15, 1948, she married Edward E. Miller, Sr. Together they lived and raised their children in Washington D.C., Maryland and for a few years in Virginia. After raising their children, Dottie and Eddie moved to Washington state in 1977 where they lived in Bellingham for 14 years before moving to Sumas. Dottie enjoyed playing Bingo, and spending time with her family and many friends, as well as helping others. She was always quick to offer a hand to anyone who needed it, such was her caring and loving nature. Relatives include her loving husband of 50 years, Edward E. Miller, Sr. of the family home; daughters Mary Williams and her husband Wilbur of Spotsylvania, VA, Sandy Seay and her husband Walter of Buena Park, CA; sons Edward E. Miller, Jr. and his wife Judy of Lynden, Bobby Miller of New York City, N.Y. and Michael D. Miller and his wife Melissa of Sumas, WA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and her sister Flossie (Sis) Powers of Upper Marlboro, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, James Carter Hicks and Gibson Ross Hicks. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway, Bellingham. Burial will follow at Maple Falls Cemetery on the Silver Lake Road.

MILLER, Dorris Irene, age 87, of Lynden, passed away Tues. Nov. 19, 2002 at a care facility in Lynden. Born Nov. 19, 1915 to William L. Sr. & Rita (Goheen) Cochran in Bellingham. In 1947 she became a graduate ofEmanuel Hospital School of Nursing in OR and later served as a missionary in Panama. In 1952, she marriedRaymond R. Miller in Portland, OR. He preceded her in death May 30, 1991. She spent many of her years volunteering for the Alzheimer's Society. She is survived by many nieces & nephews. A memorial service will be Sat Nov. 23, 1:00 p.m., at the Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Rd., Ferndale. The Reverend Skip Suess will officiate.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Nov 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Elwood R. "Woody", 63, 7629 N. Enterprise Road, Ferndale, died Monday (April 20, 1987) in Omak. He was born June 20, 1923 in Oakville, Iowa, and has been a resident of the Whatcom County area for the past 15 years. He was a veteran and had worked for 12 years as an immigration officer on the Canadian-U.S. border. He also prospected for precious metals. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the family home; two sons, Bruce Miller of Porterville, Calif., and Brian Miller of Chewelah, Wash.; six daughters, Nancy Miller of Bellingham, Dorothy Bryan of Spokane, Julie Rothwell of Blaine and Marjorie Miller, Ramona Morgan and Angela Milles, all of Ferndale; three brothers, Harlen Miller of Rock Island, Ill., Jack Miller of Moline, Ill., and Don Miller of Davenport, Iowa; and 15 grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Paul Elvig officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Apr 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Ethel M., 75, of 1756 E. Smith Road, died Monday (Feb. 25, 1980). She was born July 29, 1904 in Bellingham, and had lived in the Bellingham area most of her life. She was a charter member of the Folsom, Calif., Eagles auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, M. J. Miller her mother, one brother, several cousins and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Ethel Rose, 77, 1515 Iron St, died passed away Sun., Dec. 30, (1985). Mrs. Miller had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years. She was born Sept. 15, 1907, in Kenmare, ND. She leaves to survive 1 son Bud Miller of city, 7 daughters: Iris Severs of Dayton, OH; Mardell Carbert Minneapolis, MN; Geraldine Williams of Sacramento, CA; Betty Miller of Ferndale; Alta Lallas, Josephine Rehberger and Charlotte Graham, all of this city. 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters Alice Belvill of Okanagon (sic) WA and Lilly Garder of Lacrosse WI. Funeral services were conducted Thurs. Jan. 3 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Ethel Wheeler, age 88 of San Luis Obispo, passed away in that city. A resident of Bellingham most of her life, Mrs. Miller was a life member of First Christian Church of Bellingham; former grade school teacher in Maple Falls, and later served as clerk of Kendall School Board. Surviving 2 daughters, Mrs. Donna LaFreniere and Mrs. Bernadine McMeen, both of San Luis Obispo, 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Harachich of North Hollywood, Calif. and Mrs. Laura Trost of Seattle, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services Wed., Aug. 25, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Evelyn Velma - Graveside services for Evelyn Velma Miller, 72, a five-year resident of Whatcom County, will be 1 p.m. Friday at Enterprise Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Francis of Calvary Temple officiating. Mrs. Miller 479 E. Pole Road, died Thursday (May 18, 1989) in Bellingham. She was born Sept. 23, 1916 in Westville, Fla. She was a member of Calvary Temple. Three sons, William Eley Grice, Ralph Wesley Grice and Henry Lynn Davis, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband Morley; three sons, James Eugene Grice, Jesse Samuel Smith and Joseph Maine Davis Jr.; two daughters, Mary Lee Edgar of Marcelene, MO, and Ethel Marie Davis of Florida; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 May 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Frances Gragg - Private funeral services, followed by cremation, were held Monday at Jones Funeral Home for Mrs. Frances Gragg Miller, 822 Garden St., who died Saturday (Dec. 17, 1966)in Seattle. She was the widow of Edward H. Miller, longtime realtor here. A 60-year resident of Whatcom County, at one time she taught school in Custer. Mrs. Miller was a member of Sehome Chapter 17, O.E.S., and the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellingham, and the Mother Church in Boston. She is survived by two sons, John and Robert G., both of Bellingham; a daughter, Jean Miller, Seattle; five grandchildren, and three sisters, Miss Georgia P. Gragg, Bellingham, Miss Helen Gragg, Mercer Island, and Mrs. Frank Gilkey, Burlington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, December 19, 1966)Submitted by Jo Arcudia

MILLER, Gregory Dale, of Tucson, Ariz., died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1993, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was 34. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale with the Rev. Robert E. Johnson officiating. He was born Oct. 8, 1958, in Pasadena, Texas. He attended Custer and Ferndale high schools receiving his diploma in Houston. He had lived in Tucson for eight years. Survivors include his daughters Connie Renae Miller and Lindsey Marie Miller, both of Texas; his fiancee Kitty Kruse of Tucson; father James Miller of Custer; mother Connie Hallson of Renton; brothers Keith Miller of Dripping Springs, Texas; and Richard Weatherby of Tacoma; sisters Kimbra Miller of Mount Vernon, Linda Swartos of Lynden and Sharon Blakely of Custer; paternal grandmother Ruby Miller of Pampa, Texas; maternal grandparents Buster and Winne Brooks of Canadian, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews aunts, uncles and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Hannah, age 98, formerly of 2020 King St., passed away in a local nursing home Monday, July 21, (1975). Mrs. Miller was born in Norway and came to Bellingham in 1903. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband John; 2 sons, Clarence and Roy. Surviving are 2 daughters-in-law, Oline Miller of Bellingham, Grace Miller of Bremerton; 2 sisters, Ella Ferguson and Hattie Rolph, both of Bellingham; 3 granddaughters; 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Wednesday at 1:30 with Rev. Carl Fischer officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jul 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Hattie L., age 88 of 2315 Williams St., died Sun., Jan. 13, 1980. A resident of this community most of her life, she is survived by 1 son, Claude Harris of Lombard, Illinois; 1 brother, Otto Allen of Los Angeles, Calif., 1 sister, Phoebe Wilson of Mission, B.C., 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Wed., Jan. 16, 1980, at 3 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Dr. James Mason officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Helga, age 74 of Bellingham, WA died August 3, 1997 at Bellingham Health Care Center. She was born December 28, 1922 in Custer, WA, to Herman and Amanda (Wickland) Jern. Helga was a lifetime member of Whatcom Co. She attended Glen Echo Elementary School and graduated from Sumas-Nooksack High School in 1941. Helga married Ray Miller June 28, 1941 in Lynden, WA. She worked as a bookkeeper for Caroll Lindell and later for Shuksan Nursing Home, retirement in 1979. She was a member of the Elks Club and enjoyed fishing, RV camping and most of all her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Laura Thelen in 1986; brothers, Eskil Jern and John Jern; and a sister, Alice Silves. Helga leaves to survive her husband, Ray Miller of Bellingham; daughter, Gloria Miller of Bellingham; grandson Troy Thelen of Woodburn, OR; great granddaughters, Amanda Busby of Snohomish, WA; sisters, Adelia Nielson and Clara Yonally of Bellingham; and a brother, Gunnar Jern of Alger, WA. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

MILLER, Henry - Private funeral services for Mr. Henry Miller, aged 70 years, who passed away Thursday, April 9, (1936) will be held from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, 210 Prospect Street, Wednesday afternoon, April 15, at 2 p.m. with Rev. L. H. Pederson, pastor of the Birchwood Community Church officiating, followed by cremation. Mr. Miller had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty years and leaves to survive him, two daughters, Miss Marciel Miller and Mrs. Charlotte Fisher, of this city.
From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 1936) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Henry Clair, 76, who came to Lynden in 1908 and lived here until he retired two years ago and moved to Bellingham died Tuesday (November 7, 1944) at a Bellingham hospital. He made his Bellingham home at 1023 Forest street. Mr. Miller was born at Carson City, Nevada, and lived for a time at Redding, Calif., before moving to Lynden. He is survived by the widow, Martha; two sons, Henry, of Glacier Star Route, and George D., of route 2, Lynden; four daughters, Mrs. Mabel Evelyn Welch, of Redmond, Ore.; Mrs. Edith Elizabeth Welch, of Snoqualmie; Mrs. Tillie Madeline Alison, of Oakland, and Mrs. Ora May Tennant, of Coquille, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary K. Legoe, of Oakland, formerly of Bellingham, and Mrs. Tena Duensin, of Magalia, Calif.; a half-brother in California and a half-sister in Alaska; nineteen grandchildren and thirty-two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., at the Knapp & Knapp funeral home with interment following in Greenacres Memorial park.

MILLER, Herbert W. - Sedro-Woolley resident Herbert W. Miller died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1993, at his home. He was 79. Family and friends will gather to remember him from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at 887 Fruitdale Road, in Sedro-Woolley. Born Oct. 3, 1913, in Ferndale to Clifford and Dora Miller, he attended schools in the county and married Edna Elder in 1937. They moved to Everett in 1940, where he worked as a foundry man at Sumner Iron Works. In 1952, the family moved to Sedro-Woolley, where Mr. Miller worked at Skagit Steel and Iron works. He retired in the late 70s. Survivors include his wife of Mount Vernon; daughters Barbara Miller of Birch Bay, Carol Umbenhauer of Bothell and Marilyn Hutchinson of Sedro-Woolley; sons Manley Miller of Bothell and Jerry Miller of Whidbey Island; sisters Merle Bowen of Edmonds and Audrey Poirier of Sedro-Woolley; brother Winston Miller of Burlington; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Hilda C., age 94, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., passed away in Bellingham, Tuesday, September 10, 1991. Born March 19, 1897 near Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Christian and Sophia Olsen; was a resident of Bellingham most of her life; employed at the Whatcom County Treasurer's Office for many years, starting with Treasurer Orland Iverson, Beulah Johnson, Hugh Cory and Landy Bowen, retiring several years ago. Member of Central Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband, Louis W. Miller in May, 1956 and son, Vernon L. Miller, October, 1983. Survived by 2 daughters: Dorothy and husband R. J. "Jim" Waters, Marilyn "Speedy" and husband Al Akins all of Bellingham; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Dora Holmes of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, September 13, 3:00 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MILLER, James of 6th & D Street, Blaine, died Tuesday, February 9, 1982 at his residence at the age of 61. He was a retired machinist working for Weldcraft for many years. James is survived by a son, James Miller II of California; 2 daughters, Susan Schneider in Arizona; Kristine Grandell in England; and 6 grandchildren. Arrangements by the Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Jay B. passed away June 11, 2005 in Kennewick, WA. Jay was born Aug. 13, 1925 in Poteau, OK. He was one of 10 children. Jay moved to Washington in his late teens with his mother. He spent two years in the Navy and, on his return to Washington, found his love of cars. Jay spent the next 50-odd years in the service of automobiles. In 1958, he and his wife Margaret moved to Bellingham and bought a Texaco station across from Roeder School. In the late '60s, they sold that station and bought an ARCO station on Iowa street and kept it until the late '70s, when they sold it and took over A-1 Rentals on State Street. Jay was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles, Elks, Masonic Lodge, a patron for Eastern Star and a Father Advisor for Rainbow Girls. Jay was the president of the Evergreen Service Station Association and traveled all over the state during the gas wars of the '70s. Jay was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Margaret, in 1999. In 2001 he married Rita and found joy in her company until the last day of his life. Jay is survived by his son David Miller; daughters Kim Miller, Laurie Belanger, Sandra Broad, Jan Penny, Julie Crose; stepson Scott Calkins; stepdaughter Cherie Olson; his "unofficially adopted" son Bud Pritchard; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jay is also survived by his best friend, Frank "Tex" Sirmans. Jay was buried in Pueblo, CO, with Margaret. A memorial service will be held at the Bellingham Moose Lodge on July 9th from 1-4 p.m. at 1761 W. Bakerview Road.

MILLER, Jennie - Graveside services for Jennie Miller, 75, of Custer, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. She died Friday (Aug. 23, 1985) in Bellingham. She was born May 18, 1910, and lived most of her live in Custer. Surviving are three daughters; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Millie Crnich and Bernice Ferngren, both of Bellingham; and Bertha Crnich and Edna Pike, both of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Joan Dale passed away on January 3, 2009. She was born on March 6, 1930 to James and Thora Whetter in Bottineau, North Dakota. Joan grew up around Bottineau and went to school in Gardena, ND until her freshman year. She attended Bottineau High school for one year. She spent her last years of high school and graduated in 1948 from Glenburn High. Joan attended Minot State Teachers College during the summer. Over the next few years, she taught at rural schools of Eckman, near Newburg, ND., and Clay Center, near Mohall, ND. She then went to Minot State for two years and was a member of the Tri Sigma sorority. Joan met her husband George, while teaching at Clay Center and they moved to Washington in 1953. She taught for the Blaine School District for one year in 1954-1955. She then got a teaching job at Nooksack Valley where she taught first grade from 1956 to 1979. Joan was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. Joan is survived of her husband of 54 years, George; son Sheldon of Ferndale, beloved grandsons Matthew and Andrew, and granddaughter Madison Miller of Blaine; sisters, Jean Vendsel of Minot, ND, Karen Whetter of Rolla, ND, and Mary Nordmark of Rolla, ND; brothers Donald Whetter of Antham, AZ, Jim Whetter of Bottineau, ND and Robert Whetter of Minot. Visitation will be held Thursday January 8th, from 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Moles Bayview Chapel at 2465 Lakeway Drive in Bellingham. A memorial service will be Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, John Edward, age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 18, (2003) in Bellingham. He was born August 2, 1916 in Bellingham to Edward H. and Frances Gragg Miller. John married Karleen Mertz on their joint birthdays in 1946 in St. Paul, Minnesota. John graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Mining Engineering. Shortly after graduation John worked in the mining industry in Butte, Montana. At the onset of WWII John enlisted in the Navy and went on to serve as a 1st Lieutenant in the South Pacific on the USS Case. In 1949, John returned to Bellingham and joined his father at Edward H. Miller and Company. He later studied RE appraisal at Stanford University and earned his MAI designation from the American Institute of RE Appraisers. Toward the end of John's RE career, the Whatcom County Assn. of Realtors awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award. John was a past member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Bellingham Rotary, Elks Club and the Bellingham Yacht Club. John enjoyed playing the piano, fishing, and tending to his roses and dahlias. He was preceded in death by his sister Jean Sommerville. He will be missed by his wife Karleen, brother Robert and wife Margaret, two daughters, Christy and husband Jim Thompson, and Sherry Gustafson, five grandchildren, Megan and Jessica Thompson and Todd, Jayme and Brady Gustafson. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2003 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Al Archer officiating. Military honors by the American Legion Post 7. A reception will follow at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Josephine was born on September 4, 1916 in Everson, WA., to Jerry and Hattie Youngedyk. She passed away on December 2, 2004 in Bellingham, WA., at the age of 88. Her husband, Vernon Miller in 1997; granddaughter Laurie Jackson York in 1991; three sisters; three brothers and her parents preceded Josephine in death. Josephine was employed as a cook at the Harbor House Restaurant until she retired at the age of 72. She enjoyed all of her family's visits and loved sewing, cooking and playing pulltabs. She is survived by her daughters, Marlene and husband Robert Jackson of Blaine, and Beverly Miller of Bellingham; sons, Leroy Miller and wife Audrey, of Hobson, MT., and Dennis Miller of Bellingham; sister Loretta Lovett of CA.; and sister-in-law, Ruby Miller of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren, who knew her affectionately as "Grandma Jo"; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Leslie Ann Miller of Lynden passed away on Dec. 26, 2000. She was 38. Leslie was born in Bellingham to Jim Buckenmeyer and Linda Larsen on April 27, 1962. She moved with her family to Sitka, Alaska in 1968 and spent eight years in Alaska before moving to Deming in 1976. She graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1980. Afterward, she went on to earn an associate of arts degree at Skagit Valley College in 1982. She continued her life and career in Lynden. An animal and outdoors enthusiast, Leslie loved to take her children on camping, hiking and canoeing trips. She touched many lives through goodwill and charity. Survivors include three daughters of the family home, Jennifer Lynn Miller, and twins Briana Louise Whitman and Leah May Whitman; her parents Jim & Dawn Buckenmeyer and Swede and Linda Larsen; two sisters Jami Engholm and Anna Marie Ellis; and two nieces, Holly and Heather Engholm. Services were held Tuesday at the Faith Community Church on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Graveside services and refreshments followed.
Submitted by Debbie deHoog

MILLER, Loretta Mae, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor passed on surrounded by the comforts of her longtime home the First Day of Winter, December 21, 2008. While born August 25, 1941 in Coos Bay, Oregon, Loretta grew up in Seattle swimming in Green Lake, eating at her favorite fish-n-chips place and making her way down to Dick's Drive-In to hang out with friends. Loretta started her life in Bellingham in 1965 at the corner house of Queen Street and Alabama, where she met Dennis, the father of her children Maria, Vernon and Denise. Another home on a corner became the family home in 1968. For 40 years, Loretta created a home for her children on Russell Street and West North that was full of love, laughter and the richness of life's wonders. Seldom without a cup of coffee and a book, Mom was a voracious reader who passed on her love of reading, inquisitive nature and sense of curiosity to her children. Creativity was nurtured as Mom explored everything from watercolors and ceramics to knitting and needlepoint to sewing and quilting. Mom was also proud that both of her girls cooked well and "could put a decent meal together." Whether out walking her dogs or working her gardens, Loretta was a familiar and friendly face to all with her inescapable spirit a welcoming fixture in the neighborhood. Being invited to children's birthday parties was great fun as she was a kind of surrogate grandma to many. She even earned the nickname "Letter Retta" from a then very little boy who is now a "tall very nice young man." One of the highlights of the year for Loretta was the Russell Street 4th of July Block Party were the streets were blocked off for children's parades, games, safe fireworks, potlucks and just plain conversation and togetherness. In keeping with Loretta's wishes "and not having a fuss at a funeral home," the Russell Street neighborhood she watched over for forty years will gather for a "Celebration of Loretta's Spirit" and invite family and friends to Laurel and Tim's home at 2622 Russell St., 3-5 p.m. on New Year's Day. Loretta is survived by her three children, Maria, Vernon and Denise, a grandson R. J. and a friendly ex-husband Dennis. Longtime friend Loretta Mae will also be holding her memory dear.

MILLER, Lucille F. "Lucy", 58, 701 E. Sunset Drive, died Monday (April 29, 1985). She was born July 14, 1926 in Marshfield, Ore. [renamed Coos Bay in 1945] and lived in Bellingham for 39 years. She was a member of Bellingham Golf and Country Club and was a retired employee of The Bon. She is survived by her husband, Larry; daughter, Kristine McClellan; grandson, Tyron McClellan; a brother; several nieces and nephews; her mother-in-law, Gladys Miller; and sisters-in-law, including Paula Latham of Bellingham. At her request no services will be held. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Apr 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Lynn, age 81, 2510 Lakeway Drive, passed away at home Thursday, August 29, (1963). Mr. Miller was employed by the Columbia Valley Lumber Co. prior to his retirement; was a member of the Congregational Church; Lumber and Sawmill Workers' Union, Local No. 2667; the 20th Century Club and the Library Forum. Survivors are his widow, Mayme O., at home; two sons, Lynn B., Bellevue; Alan O. of Eugene, Oregon; three grandchildren; three brothers, Lewis A. Miller, Nooksack; Dr. Hugh Miller, New York City, N.Y.; Dr. Carey Miller, Harrisburg, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. George Betts, Kelowna, B.C.; Mrs. Will E. Froude, Seattle and a cousin, Claude Miller at Glacier. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Don Lamka Tuesday, September 3 at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

MILLER, Mame A., age 88 of 1515 Austin Lane, passed away Friday Jan. 27, (1978). A Bellingham resident for 45 years, she was a member of Skykomish Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Chester, 2 brothers, Webster Allen and Steinman Allen both of Wenatchee; 1 sister, Lorena Peck of Arcada, Calif., 17 nieces and nephews; 30 grandnieces & nephews; 6 great-grandnieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Grant Whipple, Wed. Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Geneva Community Church. Private family entombment service will follow at Greenacres Mausoleum. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

MILLER, Marjorie F. Ellis, age 81, passed away peacefully May 24, 2005, at home after a long illness. She was born in Conrad, MT, on March 25, 1924 to Joseph and Sylvia Nunamaker and moved to Bellingham with her parents and family. She graduated from Bellingham High School and moved to Seattle, WA where she went to work for Boeing Aircraft during the war. Marge met her husband, Dale Ellis, while working there; the family joke was that they met when she kept dropping her tools on him while she was working on the rudder. Dale joined the Air Force during the war, and she followed him from base to base around the world for 22 years, meanwhile raising a family of 3 boys. They retired to Bellingham, her hometown, where she rejoined the community and her friends and family. Marge became active politically, working in Olympia during the legislative sessions, and was a major figure in Sen. Scoop Jackson's senatorial and presidential campaigns, plus had numerous roles in the Whatcom County Democratic Party. After Dale died, she met a new and wonderful man, Edwin Miller, another ex-Air Force pilot, and married him. They were happily married for another 13 years, and continued to grow old together gracefully. Mom was a strong matriarch, and was the focus of a devoted circle of friends and family. Her house was the meeting place for family get-togethers, and she loved entertaining and holding parties. She was truly a "People person," and anyone who met Marge would retain a fond and enduring memory of her. She is survived by her husband Ed; four sons and daughter-in-laws (Steve & Sue Ellis, Bob & Debbie Ellis, Tom & Brenda Ellis, Eddy & Donna Miller); eight grandchildren (Wade and wife Amy, Ethan, Dave and wife Amber, Shardell (Charli), Mark, and Chelsea - all Ellis, and Rochelle and Jared Miller); and two great-grandchildren (Carson & Wyatt Ellis). She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-laws: Jim & Linda Nunamaker, Jerry & Jan Nunamaker, Lou Baglio, Marian Nunamaker; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; plus her adopted sister Annette Palm. All of us will miss her greatly. A private service will be held. Jones|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Mary May - A graveside service for Mary May (Dergan) Miller of Tacoma, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mrs. Miller died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Tacoma. She was 97. Born July 16, 1903, in Montana, she was a former longtime Bellingham resident. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Foreign Wars and served as a past state president. She also was a member of First Congregational Church of Bellingham. Survivors include daughter Dorlese Kinderman, three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one niece. Arrangements are by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home of Tacoma.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Matthew Jim, 91, 1756 East Smith Road, died Tuesday (Nov. 5, 1985) at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Mr. Miller was born Feb. 28, 1894 in Whatcom County. He moved to Alaska in 1923 and for many years was chief engineer at a frozen fish plant in Pelican. He returned to Whatcom County in 1960. A veteran of U.S. Army service in World War I, Mr. Miller was also a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 843. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ben Pruett officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Nov 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Mayme O., 99, of Bellingham, died Friday, March 18, 1994. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Donel McClellan and the Rev. Cynthia Bauleke officiating. Born May 10, 1894, in Appleton, she lived in Whatcom County for 77 years. She was a member of First Congregational Church. Survivors include two sons, Lynn B. Miller, of Issaquah and Alan Miller, of Deboll, Texas; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Mar 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Merle M., age 74 of 593 Beard Rd., Lynden, passed away Wed., May 26, (1976). Miss Miller is survived by a sister-in-law, Orpha Miller in St. Maries, Idaho; 2 nephews, James D. and Gerald S. Miller, both of St. Maries, Idaho; 3 cousins, Jessie Thompson of Port Orchard, Helen Pittis of Nordland, WA, Lloyd VanIderstine of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial park. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 May 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Michael L., 54, of Deming, Washington, formerly of Kevin, Montana died Wednesday, Aug 1, 2007 in Seattle due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. His funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday August 9 at the Sunburst Methodist Church in Sunburst, MT. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby, MT. Survivors include his wife Mary Miller of Deming; his mother and step-father Leroy and Myrtle Meyer of Sunburst; his children Mark (Marcie) Kuhl of Ferndale, WA, Josh (Darcy) Miller of Nooksack, WA, and Hunter Miller of Deming; his brothers Sidney Miller of San Jose, CA, Alton Miller of Rawlins, WY, Harvey Miller of Wall, SD, Rodney Miller of Kalispell, MT, and Kenny Miller of Great Falls, MT and a sister Shirley Miller of Sweet Grass, MT. Also surviving are his grandchildren Sarah Jacobs of Great Falls, MT, Jocelyn and Derek Kuhl of Ferndale, WA and Michael L. Miller of Nooksack, WA. He also is survived by Michael Hesla, James Czech and Jason Miller whom he treated like his sons. He was preceded in death by his father Leonard Miller and a brother Larry Miller. He was born Oct 26, 1952 in Shelby to Leonard and Myrtle (Lunda) Miller. He attended schools in Sunburst and Sweet Grass and served in U.S. Army during Vietnam. After his discharge from the service he returned to Sunburst and worked in the oil fields. He married Mary Wolf on August 16, 1978 in Dodge City, Kansas. They settled in Kevin where he continued to work in the oil patch. In 2002 they moved to Phoenix and in 2003 to Deming, Washington, where he worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator and so he could be closer to his sons as well. He was a member of H.O.G., the N.R.A., the Mt. Baker Motorcycle Club, A.M.A., and the Pac-West C.M.C. He enjoyed hunting, motocross, shrimping, working in his shop and riding his Harley. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Mildred May, age 60, formerly of 2614 Alabama St., passed away Oct. 30, (1975). Mrs. Miller had been a Whatcom County resident most of her life and a retired bookkeeper employed by Morse Hardware. Surviving nieces, Mrs. Peggy Sue McGhee of Bellingham, Mrs. Patricia Strahl of Anchorage, Alaska and Mrs. Penni Lemperes of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Jessie Nims of Bellingham, Mrs. Vera Brown of Lynden and Mrs. Alice Shaw of Seattle and her father, Joe Loomis of Bellingham. Graveside services Monday, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Nov 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Nancy Lee - A memorial service for Nancy Lee Miller of 1233 Humboldt St. will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with Bruce Miller officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Ms. Miller died at home Tuesday, June 10, 1997. She was 51. Born June 20, 1945, to Elwood and Barbara Vance Miller in Rock Island, Ill., she graduated from Springdale High School in 1964. A sergeant in the Army in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she worked in data processing. Ms. Miller lived in Whatcom County for 20 years. Survivors include her mother of Ferndale; sisters Dorothy Bryan of Waitts Lake, Marjorie Miller of Tacoma, Ramona Morgan of Ferndale, Julie Rothwell of Blaine and Angela Boyer of Ferndale; brothers Bruce Miller of Tacoma and Brian Miller of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives.

MILLER, Nell B., formerly of Everson, passed away Saturday, September 22, 1990, at the age of 102. She was a member of the Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church and past matron of Nooksack Chapter OES. She leaves to survive 1 daughter, Faith Miller of California; 3 granddaughters, Sandra Gadwa of Ferndale, Phyllis Efford of No. Carolina, Beverly Merck of Georgia; also 6 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wed., Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Memorial Services to be held at Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Arrangements under the direction of Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Sep 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Olga, age 94 passed away in Tacoma, Mon., Dec. 18, 1989. She had been a resident of Tacoma for the past 10 yrs. and was a former resident of Glacier & Bellingham. She was a former school teacher in the 1920s teaching in Montana. Mrs. Miller leaves to survive 1 son Terry Miller of Maple Valley; 4 daughters, Eloise Schinnell of Tacoma, Marion Haglund of AK, Rhonda Nolan of Everett, Colleen Philliber of London; 26 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Fri. at 1:30 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Oline Bruland - A memorial service for Oline Bruland Miller, 93-year resident of Whatcom County, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Erickson officiating. Mrs. Miller died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 96. One of 12 children, she was born Aug. 5, 1902 to Cornelius and Oline Flotree Bruland in Newman Grove, Neb., and grew up in the Pleasant Valley area. She retired from Pacific Northwest Bell and was a member of Telephone Pioneers and Central Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading and keeping records of her family tree. Her husband, Clarence W. Miller, died in 1970 and a daughter, Mae L. Roo, died in 1994. Survivors include daughters June Dormady of Buckley and Elgie Henken of Bellingham, brother Ted Bruland of Bellingham, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Paul J. of Bellingham died Tuesday, June 20, 2000. He was 77. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miller was born in Los Angeles on Jan 26, 1923 to Paul C. and Florence Miller, the oldest of three sons. He married Betty Jane Everett in 1943, then served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as a personal aide to Commodore Britain. After the war, Mr. Miller took over California Floral Co. in Los Angeles, a business his father founded in 1914. He served as president of the Southern California Floral Association and was involved in the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. He also served as president of University Park Kiwanis Club. After his years in the floral industry, he became active in the boating industry in Long Beach, Calif. In 1980, he moved to Bellingham where he opened Paul Miller Sailboats in Squalicum Harbor. Mr. Miller was involved with Northwest Baptist Church, Geneva Community Church and Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife; son David Paul Miller of Denver; daughter Christie Miller of Bellingham; brothers Stan Miller of La Quinta, Calif., and James Miller of Palm Desert, Calif.; two granddaughters; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Raymond Roy, age 84, 1625 Main Street, Ferndale, passed away at Christian Rest Home, Lynden, Sunday May 26, 1991. He was born on July 1, 1906 in Hubbard, OR; moved from Cornelius, OR to Ferndale in 1985, He was a member of Assembly of God of Ferndale and Drugs-Clerks Union #555 in Oregon; also was active in the Full Gospel Businessmen and the Christian Businessmen's Commission. He married Dorris Cochran in Portland, OR on Oct. 20, 1956. He is survived by wife Dorris, brother Robert Miller of Woodland, WA, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial Services will be held Thursday May 30, 2 p.m. at Ferndale Assembly of God with Pastor Harold Schroeder officiating. Private Family Graveside service will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Raymond W., age 74, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008, in Bellingham, WA. Ray was born on April 30, 1934, in Ferndale, Washington, to Ray and Ruby (Youngdyke) Miller. Ray graduated from Meridian High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He served in the Vietnam War and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a Flight Engineer and Instructor, retiring in 1973 as a Master Sergeant. Ray married his high school sweetheart, Sandra McCann, in Sacramento, CA. Ray worked in the maintenance department at St. Joseph Hospital for 5 years. He traveled to the Virgin Islands for American Airlines as maintenance chief then spent time as maintenance director in Fairbanks, AK; Burbank, CA; Tucson, AZ; then finally in Washington State for various airlines. His hobbies included classic cars, love of music, air shows, spending time outdoors, and his number one love - spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dallas and Allan. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra; daughters, Sue (Tom) Holland, and Nancy (Bill) Garr; grandchildren, Raymond and Christy Holland, Rob and Ryan Garr, and Shannon (Anthony) Gardiner; sisters, Linda (Allen) Pedersen, and Debbie (Kelly) Rorvig; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be begin at 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2009, at Moles Family Funeral Home in Ferndale, 2039 Main St. with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Rose Ann Kopel of Ferndale died Sunday, Jan. 21, 1996, at Sehome Park Care Center. She was 79. Private services will be held. Born May 18, 1916 to Albert and Elizabeth Schweisthal Ellender in Bronx, NY, she lived in Whatcom County for 1-1/2 years. She married Felix J. Kopel in 1940. He preceded her in death. She then married Walter W. Miller in 1971; they lived in California and Arizona. Mrs. Miller was a volunteer at Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City, Ariz., and president of the hospital auxiliary in 1985. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by step-daughter Barbara Moore. Survivors include daughters Genevieve Reiter of Huntington, NY, and Susan Blair of Hamilton, Ohio; son Robert Kopel of Great Neck, NY; stepdaughters Virginia Dill of Ferndale and Katherine Malin of Durham, NC; and 14 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Sina - A memorial service for Sina (Cook) Millman Miller of Cashmere, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 1 p.m. April 21 at Good Shepherd Community Church in Bellingham. Her ashes were placed at Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. Mrs. Miller died from congestive heart failure on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Wenatchee. She was 86. Born Oct. 2, 1914, to Tom and Catherine (Stanley) Cook in Thayer, Mo., she attended school through eighth grade and lived in Cashmere since 1990. She married Benjamin F. Millman in West Plains, Mo., on Oct. 28, 1934. They lived on Hannegan Road in Lynden from 1951 to 1975. He died in 1976. A homemaker, she was a rose test grower for Jackson Perkins for 14 years. In 1952, she joined Lynden Assembly of God, where she taught Sunday school. On April 23, 1984, she married Earl Miller in Mesa, Ariz. Mrs. Miller was member of Whatcom County Republican Women and Cashmere Garden Club. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nora Cook and Mary Woods, and her brothers, Raul Cook and Ben Cook. Survivors include her husband of Cashmere sons Ben Millman of Everson, Jack Millman of Kenmore and Tom Millman of Kodiak, Alaska daughters Kathy Rua of Portland, Ore., Doris Lander of Mesa, Rosalie James of Cheno Valley, Ariz., and Laura Millman of Honolulu sister Elsie Woods of Springfield, Mo. 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 34 nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Braun Funeral Home of Cashmere.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Theodora K., age 73 of Lynden passed away Saturday, July 19, (1969) in a local hospital. She is survived by her two sons, Eugene of Lynden, Neal of Puyallup; two step-sons, Walter George of Aberdeen and Cecil of Nevada; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Hall of Burns Lake, B.C., and Mrs. Marjorie Whittier of Kent and a step-daughter, Mrs. Florence O'Malley of Bellingham;; two brothers, William and Henry Ripperda of Lynden; five sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Bengston of Seattle, Mrs. Grace Dekker and Mrs. Augusta Strecker both of California, Mrs. Josephine Medcalf and Mrs. Virginia Crain, both of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. in Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.

MILLER, Vernon F. (Baney), age 85 of Bellingham, died Monday, December 22, 1997. He was born October 18, 1912 in Ferndale to Claude and Maude (Anderson) Miller. Mr. Miller, a lifetime Whatcom County resident, owned and operated Pioneer Tavern for twenty-five years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, card playing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Josephine (Youngedyk) Miller; daughters Marlene and husband Robert Jackson of Bellingham, Beverly Hartley of Bellingham; sons LeRoy and wife Audrey Miller of Hobson, MT, Dennis Mill of Bellingham; sister-in-law Ruby Miller of Bellingham; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Laurie Jackson York in 1991. Visitation will be Friday, December 26, 1997, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 29, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Pastor Al Currier officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

MILLER, Vernon Louis, age 64, of Everett, died in a Seattle hospital on October 3, 1983. Mr. Miller was born in Bellingham on August 31, 1919. He married Connie Samualson in 1947. After living in the Tacoma area for about 5 years, they moved to Everett about 5-1/2 years ago. Mr. Miller was a World War II Air Force veteran having served as a Lt. Col. He was decorated with the Purple Heart and Air Medal. He was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club and the Ebenezer Lutheran Church of Lake Stevens. He was employed for about 7 years at Nepa Wholesale Lumber in Snohomish. He leaves his beloved wife Connie at home; 1 son, Rick of Lake Stevens; 1 daughter, Linda Burns of Bellingham; his mother, Hilda Miller of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Dorothy Waters of Bellingham, and Marilyn Akins of Salem, Oregon; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Lake Stevens, Pastor Richard Edmonds officiating. Graveside services will be at Greenacres Memorial Park, 3:30 p.m. Viewing will be at Purdy & Dawson Funeral Home, Snohomish, Wed., 1-8 p.m. and Thurs 10-8 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Purdy & Dawson Funeral Home, Snohomish.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Oct 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Walter W. died Feb 7, 2003, at age 88, after suffering a stroke. He had lived i Whatcom County since 1994, most recently at the Leopold Hotel in Bellingham, and in Durham, North Carolina, since March of 2002. Born June 12, 1914 in New York City, He was the son of Ernest H. and Augusta W. Miller. He began work at age 15 for AT&T in New York and retired 44 years later as a communications specialist from AT&T Long Lines Division in San Francisco. A highlight of his career was helping coordinate media communications at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. He served three years as an Army sergeant in the South Pacific during World War II. His wife, Rose Ann Kopel Miller, preceded him in death. He is survived by daughters Virginia Tucker Dill of Ferndale and Kathy Malin of Durham, North Carolina; daughter Barbara Moore predeceased him. A memorial service was held in Durham. Ferndale Moles.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Mar 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLER, Winston C. - There will be no local service for Winston C. Miller of Sedro-Woolley. Mr. Miller died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley. He was 85. Born Sept. 11, 1915, to Clifford S. and Dora M. (Conrad) Miller in Ferndale, he lived in Whatcom County most of his life until moving nine years ago to Sedro-Woolley. Mr. Miller married Esther Krenz. Mr. Miller was a farmer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Survivors include his wife of Sedro-Woolley, sisters Audrey Poirier of Sedro-Woolley and Merle Brown of Marysville and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation & Burial.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLMAN, Benjamin F., 83, of 9240 Garrison Rd., Sumas and formerly of Lynden, passed away in Mesa, Arizona, Monday, Aug. 30, (1976). A resident of Whatcom County since 1951 he was vice president of the Great Western Lumber Co. of Everson. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge of Eminence, Missouri. Surviving are his wife Sina at home; 3 sons Ben L. of Sumas, Tom of Kodiak, Alaska, and Jack of Kirkland; 4 daughters, Doris Lander of Mesa, Arizona, Rosalie James of Slegman, Arizona, Laura Millman in Honolulu, Hawaii and Kathleen Rua of Imperio, Calif.; a brother, Herbert of Centralia; 4 sisters, Ruth Hammond and Ellen Millman both of Monnett, Missouri, Gladys Rollins of Winona, Missouri and Ann Williams of Eminence, Missouri; also 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Friday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Cornelius Reintjes officiating, assisted by Lynden Lodge No. 56 F&AM. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLMORE, Helen Mae Norman of Bellingham died at home Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997. She was 76. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Mrs. Millmore was born May 27, 1920, to Roy R. and May Garrow Norman in New York City. An employee of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Service, she also was a volunteer medical worker and a Sunday school teacher. She moved to Bellingham two and a half years ago. she went to Bellingham Senior Activity Center and enjoyed walking, bingo, gardening, traveling and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Millmore, in 1992. Survivors include sons Roger Combs of Aberdeen and Fletcher Combs Jr. of Pennsylvania; daughters Carolyn Combs of Guam, Linda Combs of Farmersville, Ohio, and Cynthia Sofka of Bellingham; sister Dorothy Cruse of California; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

MILLS, Celia "Sally" age 23 of 872 Parkwood Way, Ferndale, passed away suddenly Wed. Aug. 31, (1977) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Weslaco, Texas, Sally had been a county resident for the past 15 years. She was a 1972 graduate of Lynden High School and had been employed by Temco. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Cuellar of Custer, a brother, Victor at home, 4 sisters, Mrs. Rosie Herrera of Everett, Mrs. Gracie Davis, of Bellingham, Maggie Lopez of Ferndale and Annette Cuellar at home, she is also survived by her grandmother, Julia Herrera in Weslaco, Texas, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. Christian prayer services will be conducted Friday Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home, Father Gerald Mayovsky officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLS, Charles Gilbert was born June 4, 1972 and died July 26, 1999. He was 27 yrs. old. Graveside services and interment were held July 30, 1999 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Your prayers, gratefully appreciated.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Aug 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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MILLS, Joseph Paul (Joe, JP) died at home August 12, 2003. Born April 29, 1928 to Joseph and Oberia Mills of Ridge, MT, Joe moved to Washington State in 1935. He attended school in Blaine, then moved to Seattle and drove city bus in the 40's and 50's. He came back to Blaine in 1958 and did various jobs until 1971 when he was hired at Intalco Aluminum Corporation in Ferndale, until he retired in 1990. Joe is survived by his wife Ramona Mills of the family home in Blaine, two sons: David Humbert of Ferndale and Dallas Mills of Blaine, and five daughters: Wendy Brann of Lynden, Paula Ammons of Blaine, Tamara Smith of Lynden, Kimberly Buckley of California and Karla Eames of Bellingham numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Open house and memory sharing will be September 5th, 2:00 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLS, Ruby Evelyn died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1992 at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. She was 80. She wasborn in Isanie (sic), Minn. on Jan. 30, 1912 to William and Anna Larson. Mrs. Mills moved to Bellingham in 1923 and has resided on the southside for the past 69 years. Mrs. Mills was a homemaker and was preceded in death by two sons, Kurt Starkey in 1969 and Gregory Starkey on Aug. 9, 1992. She is survived by stepsons Michael Mills of Bothell and Donavon Mills of New Jersey; sisters Rose Nielson of Ephrata and Ruth Campbell of San Diego; grandchildren Gary Starkey and Jill Lallas of Bellingham and Marcie Rohwer of Everett; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements and services are provided by Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Dec 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILLSPAUGH, Charles Richard passed away Wednesday, August 27, 1997, peacefully in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 65. Charles was born December 20, 1931, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Russell and Bernice (Dodge) Millspaugh. He joined the Navy in 1950 and was stationed in Alaska and Whidbey Island, he met and married Donna Quanz on April 16, 1954, and decided that Washington was the place to settle because he enjoyed the rain and the natural beauty. He was discharged from the Navy in May 1954 and started working for Georgia Pacific in June of 1954, retiring in 1993. A devoted sports fan from childhood to his final days, Charlies will be remembered for his undying love for his wife Donna and his unconditional love for his children. Many friends and family members will remember him for his generosity. Survivors include his wife Donna of 43 years; daughters, Debra Britt and husband Jim of Laurel, Cindy Lawrence and husband Ken of Acme, Kelly Gollen and husband Russell of Nagoya, Japan; son Mark Millspaugh and Shelley Osborn of Bellingham; eleven deeply loved grandchildren; brother Russell Millspaugh and wife Jeanne of Florida; sister Elaine Adams and husband Bill of Keokuk, Iowa; Uncle Clifford Millspaugh and wife Millie of Florida; Aunt Elizabeth Millspaugh of Keokuk; numerous nieces and nephews and in-laws. He was preceded in death by both parents and younger sister, Clarine Roxlav. All friends and family are invited for a gathering at Charles and Donna Millspaugh's home from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2 1997. Visitation Monday, September 1, 1997, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, September 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. to noon at Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

MILLSPAUGH, Donna Doreen passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2007, in the comfort of her home after a long courageous battle with osteoporosis. She was 73, born in Speed, Kansas on October 18, 1933, to Howard and Lola Seeger Quanz. Donna was the second of seven children and is the first sibling to join her parents in eternal peace. The family moved from Kansas to Washington State when Donna was in the sixth grade. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1951. She worked at the Leopold Hotel and Sears. Donna met Charles Millspaugh by accident, when he arrived for a blind date with her roommate Pat. Charles and Donna began dating while Charles was stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. They dated only six months. Their courtship resulted in marriage on April 16, 1954. Donna desperately missed her husband Charles who preceded her in death by ten years. Donna will be remembered as a feisty woman of small stature who could out work most of her peers. Her devotion and love for her family gave her strength and pleasure. Donna is survived by her four children: Debbi (Jim) Britt, Cindy (Ken) Lawrence Kelly (Russ) Golen, and Mark Millspaugh; grandchildren Zack (Casey) Lawrence, Scott (Michelle) Britt, Glori (Erik) Sleveland, Janell (Craig) Swanson, Jeff (Aubree) Lawrence, Kelsie (Andy) Eberli, Carri Gollen, Jasmine Lawrence, Russell Gollen, Dakota Millspaugh, and Angella Millspaugh; great-grandchildren Kaylea Sleveland, Kamryn Lawrence, Gabriel Lawrence, Tanner Sleveland, Ashlynn Avance, Morgan Britt and Vance Lawrence; and six siblings: sisters Leita Beth (Bill) Nieshe, Perlene (Darrell) Johnson, Billey and (Al) Force, brother John (Cathy) Quanz, and sisters Sally (Sam) Siverson, and Dina (Larry) Woracek. Donna will be remembered by her in-laws: Russell and Jeanne Millspaugh, Bill Roxlau, Elaine Leu, and Jean Quanz. Her family invites you to come and celebrate her life at the James Street Estates Clubhouse at 3802 James Street on Saturday, August 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. "We Love You Mom" "I love you too, baby"
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MILNE, Earl W., age 87, of Bellingham, WA passed away Monday, March 3, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born February 8, 1910 in Bellingham to Emery and Zelia (Frisbie) Milne, he was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. In 1927 he secured a book binding company, working there for many years. After WWII he was employed by Union Printing Company. In 1970 he went to work for W.W.U. in the library where he mended & restored books until 1993. A member of the Book Binders Union where he served as president for many years. He married Helen Belkie in Bellingham on November 28, 1932. On their last anniversary, they confirmed their vows with a ring exchange. Mr. Milne was a wonderful father and husband. Survived by his wife Helen; daughter, Jeanne Nelson, son, Duane Milne; brother, Clarence Milne, all of Bellingham [and] grandson Travis Nelson of Tacoma; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Friday, March 7, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Private family burial in Bayview Cemetery.

MILTON, Helen Gislason - Visitation for Helen Gislason Milton of Ferndale will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dan Miller officiating. Mrs. Milton died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, in Ferndale. She was 86. Born Jan. 8, 1915, in Rochester, N.Y., to Gilbert and Estella (Jensen) Gislason, she had been a Whatcom County resident for four years. She married John Armour Milton in April 1943 in Rochester, N.Y. He preceded her in death in 1983. She is survived by daughters Jeannie Havland of Bellingham and Joanie Foster of Acworth, Ga. five grandchildren four great-grandchildren and numerous other family members.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MINAKER, Ellis P., age 84 of Bellingham, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1989. A Whatcom Co. resident most of his life, he was a member of Brookings, OR Elks Lodge No. 1934 and is survived by his wife Nellie; daughter Edythe M. Schwindt and husband Philip of Holly Springs, MS; 3 grandchildren, Michael Schwindt and wife Suzanne of Amarillo, TX; Craig Schwindt and wife Jean of Virginia Beach, VA; Lori Roach and husband Kevin of Kearney, Neb; 4 great grandchildren; 3 brothers Lewis of Hazelton, B.C.; Ira of Vancouver, B.C.; Harold of New Massett, B.C.; 1 sister Ethel LaRussa of Fremont, CA; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Fri., Aug. 11, 10:00, Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Floyd Iverson, Custer United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MINAKER, Nellie - Visitation for Nellie Minaker of Bellingham will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale. A funeral will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Steve VanVleck officiating. Private family burial will be held later in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Minaker died at home Sunday, April 2, 2000. She was 94. Born Dec. 20, 1905, to Everett Byron and Delilah (Lutes) Chapman in Bellingham, she lived in Whatcom County most of her life. Mrs. Minaker attended Everson and Nooksack schools. She loved gardening and dancing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis P. Minaker, in 1989, and by her four brothers and one sister. Survivors include daughter Edythe M. Schwindt of Kimball, Neb. three grandchildren eight great-grandchildren one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MINIKUS, Doris Eugenie - A memorial service for Doris Eugenie Minikus of Bellingham will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Kathy Ernst officiating. Mrs. Minikus died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 86. She was born May 31, 1911 to Thomas and Versa Martin Hoden in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Minikus moved to Whatcom County five years ago from Southern California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo in 1970. Survivors include son Lee Minikus of Bellingham, six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MINGE, Marvin J. - Visitation for Marvin J. Minge of Bellingham will from 1 to 5 pm Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, David Crook Officiating, followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Minge died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in Bellingham. He was 91. Born June 23, 1908, to John and Mary (Pederson) Minge in Fergus Falls, Minn., he had been a Bellingham resident for 83 years. He loved traveling, playing cribbage and pinochle and listening to music. His first wife, Bertha (Unick), and daughter, Marna Montoure, died previously. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Bernice (Hamilton) Minge, of the family home; sons John Minge of Bellingham, Michael Ryan-Minge of California and Ron Minge of New York; stepsons Kenneth Campbell of Washington, Scott and Cameron Campbell, both of Alaska, and Lorn Campbell of North Dakota; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, August 28, 1999) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

MINGEE, Antoinette L. "Toni", age 51 of Blaine, WA, passed away at her home Tuesday, April 25, (2006). Toni was born on April 18, 1955 and is survived by her loving husband, Robert; daughter Marlaand and husband David; grandkids William and Kimi; mother Augusta Strickland and husband Edward; father Emilio DeLucia and wife Delores; seven brothers; and numerous other relatives and friends. No services will be held at her request.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MINNICK, Zella, age 100, of Bellingham, died Sun., Nov. 18, 1984. She came to this area in 1950 and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George. Surviving is 1 son, Carl, Alderwood Manor; 5 daughters, Ann Meredith and Beatrice Jorgensen, both of Seattle, Myrtle VanBrocklin of Bellingham, Grace Harwood of Chillowak (sic), B.C., Zella Byrine of Vancouver, B.C.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 4 nieces in Seattle. Funeral services will be held Wed., Nov. 21, 1984, 2:30 p.m. at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Calling hours until 8 p.m. Tues. Interment Greenacres Cemetery. Pastor R. L. Christensen officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Nov 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MINNINGER, Matt of Bellingham, born February 26, 1927, in New York City, passed away on July 20, 2007, at his home at the age of 80. Matt is survived by his lovely wife, Lynne, and two wonderful children, Heidi Rasmussen, Seattle, and Mike Minninger, Bellingham, and four cute grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Bob and Tom Minninger of Michigan. He was preceded in death by his marvelous parents, Frank and Evelyn Minninger, who lived in Sun City Center, Florida. Together with his wife, Lynne, they founded and built the billboard advertising firm Dynamic Sign Company from which they retired in 2000 after 18 successful years. Matt was also a real estate broker and owned Matthew Realty Company. Matt served two years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, attended Michigan State University, was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Bellingham Elks Lodge #194, and Bellingham Dixieland Jazz Society in which he was quite active. Matt enjoyed playing with his four precious grandchildren, and he also enjoyed dancing to Dixieland Jazz music with his wonder dance and life-partner, his wife, Lynne. Private family graveside services were held at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MINOR, Mabel M., 88, 116 Stremler, Lynden, passed away December 8, 1991 in Bellingham. Mrs. Minor was born October 28, 1903 in Whatcom County and was a life-time resident with 20 years in Lynden. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, Bellingham and the Priscilla Circle; Past Matron of Bellingham Court Order of the Amaranth; Member of the Phamaramth Club Order of Amaranth Bellingham Court; member and Past Matron of Lynden Chapter of Eastern Star; member of Past Matrons Club O.E.S. Lynden; member of Cory Woody Auxiliary O.E.S. Lynden; Lynden Rainbow Assembly Grandmother; former member of the Meridian Debate Team. Survivors are her daughter Marion and husband Marvin Burger, Lummi Island; sister, Emma Kuapp, Oregon; Aunt, Alice Johnson, Bellingham; three grandchildren, Julie VanderPloeg of Bellingham, Margaret Frank of Pennsylvania and Doug Burger of Olympia; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Thurs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Private graveside services will be held at Greenacres Cemetery Friday morning. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the First Congregational Church, Bellingham. Arrangements and services under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Dec 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MINOR, Richard (Dick), age 77 of 116 Stremler Dr., Lynden, died Nov. 14, 1980. He was a retired contractor, member of the First Congregational Church & Teamsters Local, a member of the Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289, a past Patron of Maple Leaf Chapter Eastern Star No. 58. He was the current and past Patron of Lynden Order of Eastern Star No. 13, member of the Scottish Rite, past Patron Order of Amoranth No. 25. He was Dad's advisor for Order of Rainbow Girls Lynden Assembly. He is survived by his wife Mabel, a daughter Mrs. Marian Burger and husband Marvin; 3 grandchildren, Julie Vander Ploeg in Springfield, Ore.; Margaret Frank, San Diego; and Douglas Burger in Olympia; 1 great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Veroske, Jerns, LeVeck Funeral Home with Revs. Vincent Crane and Elmer Erickson officiating. Interment Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Nov 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MIREAU, Dwight James, 21, of Marietta was killed Saturday (Aug. 8, 1964) morning when he was run over by an eastbound vehicle on Lummi Shore Road about a quarter mile west of Marietta. The State Patrol said Mireau was lying in the eastbound lane of traffic on the highway when he was hit by a 1955 sedan driven by Clyde Jones, 22, of Marietta. It was Whatcom County's 10th traffic fatality in 1964. The Patrol was continuing investigation. The accident occurred about 4:30 a.m., according to the Patrol. He is survived by his mother, Rose Mary Placid, of Marietta; a brother, Phillip, in San Francisco, and one sister, Mrs. Toby Cummings, of San Francisco. Mireau was a student at the Institute of American Indian Arts at Santa Fe, N. Mex. Holy Mass will be offered by Father Kevin Coyle in St. Joachim's Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Interment will follow in the Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1964) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MISANES, Inauncio Ordonio - Custer farmer - An evening service for Inauncio Ordonio "Benny" Misanes of Custer will be 7 tonight at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. The Revs. Vincent Misanes and Gerald Misanes will officiate at both services. Mr. Misanes of 3051 Main Street died Saturday, March 19, 1994, at his home. He was 84. Born Jan. 7, 1910, to Ordonio and Carlata Misanes in Pangasinan, Philippines, he moved to California in 1929, where he worked as a railroad builder and as a farm worker in vegetable fields, berry fields and fruit orchards. Mr. Misanes moved to Whatcom County 43 years ago and farmed on the Lummi Reservation for years. He bought farmland in Custer in 1968 and continued to raise fruit, berries and vegetables. He also worked at Joe's Garden in Bellingham and assisted other farmers, including D. Illman and Steve Hovander in Ferndale. He married Virginia Hermoso on April 8, 1975, in Manila, Philippines. Mr. Misanes did volunteer work, bagging sand and helping when the Nooksack River threatened to flood, and volunteered goods and time to community needs and his church. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons David Misanes, Vince Misanes, Henry Misanes and Gerald Misanes, all of Lummi, and Ray Misanes of Darrington; daughters Linda Paul and Janice Shanburn of Lummi; a brother and sisters in the Philippines; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Charlotte C. - The family of Charlotte C. Mitchell rejoice in her peace and thank God for the 94 years He shared her with us. She was born June 11,1911, in Orchard, NE, as Charlotte Cleota Hoag, the eldest daughter of Edward Charles and Aggie Mae (Miller) Hoag. She was called by her heavenly Father on June 24, 2005. Charlotte attended Wayne State Teaching College and taught school in a one-room schoolhouse before marriage. On September 5, 1934, she was married to Lyle Walter Mitchell at Lincoln, NE, and to this union five children were born. After farming in Nebraska during the Depression, in 1948 the Mitchells moved to Bellingham. Most of Lyle's family had already relocated to this area, loved it here and encouraged Charlotte and Lyle to do the same. Lyle worked for the "Old Larson Lumber Mill" (later Bloedel-Donovan) on Lake Whatcom for many years, and Charlotte worked through the years at the Alpine Cafeteria, Western Washington College Library, and the Yacht Club, and apartment management. After "retirement" she continued working for her son, Merlyn, at the Kwik Stop Market for 18 years until her health failed in 1996. She enjoyed working with people and made many friends over the years. Charlotte's first and final devotion was to her family. She always had her camera ready to capture special family triumphs, celebrations, and visits, which were the highlight of her life. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Lyle on February 26, 1977. She leaves her best friend and only sister Wilma and devoted brother-in-law Frank Hurley; beloved brother Gordon and special sister-in-law Helen Hoag; five children, 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren, namely: Daughter Jeanette Rothenberger, Karen (Gary McLaughlin) Rothenberger, Lori (David) Diehl and Mahlory, Brady, Jordan Reisch, Marya (Walter) Mulalley, Mitch( Nadene), Rachael, Taylor, Andrew, Kara, and baby Rothenberger, due in September; Son Merlyn Mitchell, and Holli, Ashley, Kimberly Mitchell; daughter-in-law Karen Mitchell. Daughter Jolene (Skip) Johnson, Patrick and Ryan Johnson, Terry (Kim) Johnson, Mark (Clover) McDonald, Sawyer and Kacie Joe McDonald, Amy (Mason), Makena, Madison Wauda. Daughter Linda (Ray) Barrager, Burton (Kim DeFroscia), and Leo Barrager, Nicole Barrager. Son Larry (Joanne) Mitchell and LeAnn (Paul), Justin, Shaylee Sipple, Dionne (Chris), Corey, Blake Williams. Two nieces, eleven nephews, and three cousins. Charlotte was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the M.M.F. Club. Memorial Services for Charlotte will be held at Greenacres|Moles Chapel, Friday, July 1, 2005, at 1 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jun 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Donald Dean of Bellingham died Monday, Feb. 24, 1997, St. Joseph Hospital. He was 75. At his request, no service will be held. Born Nov. 4, 1921, to George and Blanche Abbott Mitchell in O'Neill, Neb., he moved to Whatcom County in 1940. Mr. Mitchell served in the Merchant Marines during World War II as a cook. He worked as a manager for J. C. Penney, Kale Cannery, Lynden Berry Growers, Bellingham Frozen Foods, San Juan Seafoods and as a cook for the Leopold Hotel. Mr. Mitchell perfected a three-bean salad sauce in the 1960s used by the major canners. During the 1980s, he became well-respected internationally, with clients in Europe and along the Pacific Rim, including Japan. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by first wife, Marjorie, in 1974. Survivors include his wife, Clara, of Bellingham, daughters Donna and Candi, son James, sister Phyllis Thorp of Bellingham, brother Bob Mitchell of Sumas, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

MITCHELL, Esther C. - A memorial service for Esther C. (Ahlf) Mitchell of Bellingham will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Merrill Gardens at Cordata. Mrs. Mitchell died Sunday, March 5, 2000 at her home. She was 94. Born Jan. 18, 1906 to Henry and Margaret (Grub) Ahlf in Spokane, she had been Whatcom County resident for 46 years. Mrs. Mitchell graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane and from Cheney Normal School (now Eastern Washington University). Mrs. Mitchell was a teacher in Montana for two years. On Aug. 1, 1928, she married Harold A. Mitchell. He died in 1977. Mrs. Mitchell later worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation at Coulee Dam. After moving to Bellingham in 1954, she worked as a payroll bookkeeper for Mount Baker National Forest. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Washington State Historical Society, Bellingham Senior Activity Center and Senior Volunteer Program. She enjoyed travel, reading, gardening and cooking. Survivors include daughters Joyce E. Justice of Seattle and Carolyn McLaren of Bremerton; granddaughters Marcia Justice of Spokane and Linda Bailey of St. Maries, Idaho; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Ilene May (Collins) passed on August 29th, 2009, of cancer. Born June 14, 1929, to George and Delia Duffey, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her death was her husband Mike Collins, daughter Barbara Ingram, grandson Miquel Palma. Survived by daughters Margie (Art) Johnson, Lorri (Randy) Postlewait, special grandson Caesar Palma and other grandchildren and great-grandchild, her brother Patrick (Claudia) Duffey, sister Georgia Bowman and many nieces and nephews, and a very special friend, Wally Bastian. Ilene requested there be no services, but the immediate family invites relatives and their close friends who knew Ilene to celebrate her life from 1-4:00 p.m. on September 12th at Lorri's house.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sept 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, John W., age 93 of Blaine, WA, died June 15, 1983. He was a retired fisherman and was known in the area for his gardening. He is survived by 2 sons, John R. Mitchell of Vancouver, WA, and James K. Mitchell of Portland, Oregon; 2 daughters, Edna Hopfinger of Lynden, WA, and Eula Johnson of Bellingham, WA; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services arrangements are pending at the Jerns McKinney Funeral Home of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Joseph H. - Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel for Joseph H. Mitchell, a lifetime resident of Deming. Burial will be at Saxon Cemetery, with a reception to follow at Deming Presbyterian Church. Visitation is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mitchell died Thursday (May 4, 1989) in Bellingham. He was 94. Born June 10, 1894 in Deming, he was a World War I veteran, a member of Acme American Legion Post No. 226 and a 50-year member of Operating Engineers and Carpenters Union, Local 302. Mitchell enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. He was a member of Deming Presbyterian Church, Broadway United Presbyterian Church and also attended Bellingham Church of God. Mitchell was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Jessie; a sister, Margaret Carlson of Los Angeles and a daughter, Josephine Mitchell of Deming. He is survived by two sons, James C. Mitchell of Deming and J. Patrick Mitchell of Kirkland; a sister, Sadie Foss of Los Angeles; and seven grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Joyce Irene - No public services will be held at this time for Joyce Irene (Messick) Mitchell of Bellingham. Mrs. Mitchell died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. She was 67. Born Sept. 14, 1933, to Charles Robert and Ida Olga (Stenerson) Messick in Bellingham, she was raised here and graduated from Bellingham High School. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1881 in Cheyenne, Wyo. She enjoyed gardening. Her brother Charles "Buzz" Messick died previously. Survivors include daughters Pamela J. Mitchell of Seattle and Debra Lee O'Grady of Missouri sisters Doris Pilkey and Sylvia Ostrander, both of Bellingham and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Leona Lee of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 1998, in Bellingham. She was 90, born October 26, 1907 to John and Mahala (Burgett) Wolfe in Valentine, Nebraska. She was a resident of Whatcom County for 72 years, moving to Bellingham in 1968. Leona was a member of the Sumas Eastern Star and also a member of the Whatcom County Apartment Owners Association. She was preceded in death by her husband Glen Mitchell and daughter Rita Daron. Survivors include her granddaughter, Darlene and husband Darrell Belshaw of Palo Cedro, CA; nieces, Norma Castle of Lynden, WA, and Ethel Gregg of Pendleton, OR; and many other family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Douglas Iben of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Oct 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Lydia A. – Funeral services for Lydia A. Mitchell, 79, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home. She died Friday (Aug. 29, 1975). A Blaine resident since 1942, Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and served as its secretary for 15 years. Survivors include her widower, John; sons John R. and James K., both of Vancouver, Wash.; daughters Eula Johnson of Blaine and Edna Hopfinger of Lynden; a brother, Clyde Breedlove of Idaho; six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Burial Will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Lyle W., age 70 of 500 S. State St., passed away Sat., Feb. 26, (1977). Mr. Mitchell was a 29 year resident of this community. A retired lumber and sawmill employee. Member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and a member of the Lumber & Sawmill Workers Union Local No. 2667. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte; 2 sons Merlyn L. and Larry L. both of city; 3 daughters, Mrs. Mose (Jeanette) Rothenberger of Kirkland, Mrs. Steven (Jolene) McDonald of city and Mrs. Raymond (Linda) Barrager of Quincy, WA; 3 brothers, Mose of city, Floyd of Sedro Woolley and Robert of Loveland, Colorado; 2 sisters, Mrs. Beulah Dickinson, Mrs. Shirley Henry, both of Sedro Woolley; 9 grandchildren, Mark and Amy Jo McDonald, LeAnn and Dionne Mitchell, Burton Barrager, Karen, Lori, Marya and Mitchell Rothenberger; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Services Tuesday, March 1 at 1 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment in Greenacres memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Feb 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Merle W. "Pat", age 54 of Everson, passed away suddenly on Tues., July 19, (1977) . Born in O'Neill, Nebraska, Mr. Mitchell moved to Everson from Burlington and for the past 16 years, owned and operated the Everson Drug. Mr. Mitchell, who was family and community service oriented, had studied pre-med in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where he met his wife, Pauline. They were married in Seattle, Oct. 8, 1946. He was also a veteran of WWII and in 1948 graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in pharmacy. Mr. Mitchell had been very active in the Pioneer Athletic Club. Besides his wife, Pauline, he is survived by 3 sons, Jeffrey and his wife, Nadine in Eugene, Ore., Mark in Bellingham and Michael at home; 3 grandsons, Aaron, Matthew and Nicholas Mitchell; 2 brothers, Don Mitchell of Bellingham and Robert A. Mitchell of Sumas; 2 sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Thorp of Bellingham and Mrs. Margaret Hill of Burlington; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 22 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev.'s David Mann and Neil Higbee officiating. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery. Friends wishing may call at the Gillies Funeral Home until 9 p.m. Thursday or from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday.

MITCHELL, Moses A., age 81 of Bellingham, died January 10, 1998 at Harbor View Medical Center, Seattle, WA, following an auto accident. He was born September 1, 1916 in Orchard, Nebraska to Allen and Annie (Powers) Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell served in the U.S. Army 1942-1945 and was a WWII Veteran. He married Francis E. Wuscher in 1942 in Mt. Vernon, WA. Mr. Mitchell worked in the Bloedel Donovan saw mill for 20 years. He was a member of the Puget Sound Lumberman's Assoc. and past member of V.F.W. Mr. Mitchell was an avid Bellingham Semi Pro Baseball fan missing only one game in 45 years. He also enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Preceded in death by his wife Francis Mitchell in 1966. He leaves to survive his son, Allen Mitchell and wife Angelika of Everett, WA; a brother, Robert Mitchell of Loveland, CO; sisters, Beulah Dickinson and Nevia Henry both of Sedro Woolley, WA. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15 1997 (sic). Westford Funeral Home.

MITCHELL, Powell William of Bellingham died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997. He was 83. A memorial service will be held in Packwood. Born April 12, 1913, to John and Elfie Mitchell in Japton, Ark., he married Ruth Peterson on Dec. 8, 1939, in Lewiston, Idaho. Mr. Mitchell lived in Bellingham for four years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and mushrooming. Survivors include his wife; sons Lloyd Mitchell and Michael Mitchell, both of Snoqualmie; daughters Pamela McLean of Bellingham and Tamara Bradford of Kirkland; sister Rowena Duncan; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MITCHELL, Richard C. – At the request of his family, there will be no services for Richard Charles "Dick" Mitchell of Blaine. Mr. Mitchell died Thursday, May 11, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 74. Born June 26, 1925 to Otto O. and Elsie (Birr) Mitchell in Detroit, he had been a Whatcom County resident for 12 years. Mr. Mitchell served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Vietnam War and retired as a commander from the U.S. Naval Reserve. On April 13, 1951, he married Pat Warner in San Diego. In 1987, he retired from Santa Clara County, Calif., where he had served as an emergency services coordinator, and moved to Whatcom County. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Katie Anear of LaJolla, Calif.; Maggie Mitchell of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and Suzy Williams, of Gilbert, Ariz.; son Charlie Mitchell of New York; and sister Eve Hern of Foster City, Calif. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Richard K. - Memorial services for Richard K. Mitchell, 19, Anacortes, will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Anacortes. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park under direction of Bryson's Funeral Home. Young Mitchell drowned Sunday (July 15, 1973 in Cranberry Lake at Deception Pass State Park. He was born in Bellingham and had attended Anacortes schools. H was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mitchell, four brothers, Lane and Mark at home, William of Bellingham and Paul in India; grandparents, Violet Schultz of Anacortes and Guthery King of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jul 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITCHELL, Terrance "Terry," age 65 of Bellingham, passed away Oct 18, 2006 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born Mar 13, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Ellen Mitchell. In his early years he enjoyed sports cars, boating and playing golf. Terry's interest in Spanish Exploration and legends such as the Sasquatch brought him to the Pacific Northwest. Terry was a historian, toy inventor, property manager, artist and entrepreneur. Some of his notable inventions include the "Slurp" rated Toy of the Year in 1966 and the Rocketbal/GoFrrr Ball. The family wishes to thank the Whatcom Hospice staff and his close friends for their loving care and support during the last few months. Terry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bob. He is survived by his brother Dennis (wife Bonnie) Mitchell of New Brighton, MN, brother Jim (wife Marsha) Mitchell of Vadnais Heights, MN, sister-in-law Grace Mitchell of Shoreview, MN, aunt Eleanor Boyle of Lansing, IL and nieces Kristin, Michelle, Christine and Kelly. Family Services were held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITZELFELDT, James, age 45 of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, April 26, 1984. He is survived by his wife, Marlene of Bellingham; sons, Christopher (Kit) of Vancouver, Wa., Eric of Lynden, Mark of Bellingham; 5 daughters, Theresa Hilton and husband Randy of Oregon, Tina Abbink, and husband Walter of Brewster, WA., Athena Weimer and husband Lane of Maple Falls, twins, Christina and Carlena Mitzelfeldt of Bellingham; father Roland W. Mitzelfeldt Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin; mother, Doris Lawrence of Perris, Calif.; grandmother, Hilda Lawrence, Oregon; 3 grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. He attended and was an elder of Lynden Gospel Hall, was a past Cub & Scout leader of Mt. Baker Dist., was a truck driver of Bornstein Seafoods for 25 years. Services will be held Tuesday afternoon. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Apr 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MITZELFELDT, Jeremiah Benjamin, 3, son of Eric and Carol Mitzelfeldt, of Omak, Wash., died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1992 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following an accident at the family home. The family was packing to move back to Lynden. Services are pending at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Sep 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MLEZIVA, Joseph, age 85 of 5280 Northwest Road, passed away Thurs., Nov. 29, 1979. He was a long time resident of Whatcom & Snohomish County, and a member of the Catholic Church. Funeral services are pending at Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOA, Linda Louise - A funeral for Linda Louise Moa of Lynden will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Moa died Friday, Oct. 31, 1997, in Lynden. Born July 5, 1956, to Herbert and Hanna Pantzar Manuel in Burnaby, B.C., she enjoyed baseball, gardening and helping people. Survivors include her husband, Randy, her parents, sister Liisa Szczotko, brother Dennis Manuel, two nephews and one niece.

MOBERG, Donald A. - Visitation for Donald A. Moberg of Bellingham will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will start at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Nooksack Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post No. 7 of Bellingham. A memorial gathering will follow at 1 p.m. at the post, 1688 W. Bakerview Road. Clayton Gorrie will officiate. Mr. Moberg died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 73. Born Dec. 8, 1927, in Bellingham to Harry and Althea (Jones) Moberg, Mr. Moberg served in the U.S. Army. He married Betty Anne Graham on Sept. 12, 1950, in Bellingham. Mr. Moberg worked at Sanitary Meat, owned and operated Marine Drive Hardware and Supply and worked for Whatcom County's road department for 20 years. He was a volunteer firefighter in Marietta. He loved working with wood, telling stories and visiting friends. Survivors include his wife, of Bellingham daughter Marylee Moberg-White of Bellingham sons Michael Moberg and Frederick Moberg, both of Bellingham sister Mary Ann Walker of Mount Vernon his mother, of Bellingham a granddaughter and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOBERG, Kristina M., a Bellingham resident since 1948, passed away June 8, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born September 30, 1904 in Floen, Sweden to Staffan and Anna Berglund. She immigrated to Canada in 1928, where she met and married Charlie Moberg in Edmonton, Alberta, a union that would last over 64 years. She was preceded in death by Charlie in November 1994. She is survived by her sons and spouses: Tom and Lee of Renton; Rae and Jean of Sedro Woolley; six grandchildren: Lisa, Cory, Linda, Tami, Deborah and Connie; eleven great-grandchildren: Sean, Anthony, Ryan, Cory, Jason, Logan, Julia, Jenell, Jennifer, Lacie and Carley. She is also survived by sisters and brothers in Sweden: Wivi Eden of Stockholm, Lage Berglund of Langa, and Karl Berglund of Alvdalsasen. Her happy and full life was spent being a wife, mother, and grandparent. There in no one in the family, including many friends, who does not have something that was knitted, sewn, crocheted or embroidered by her, be it wool socks or slippers. In later years all the grandchildren have received knitted blankets. She surely will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of two Swedish organizations, the Harjedalens' Gillet and vasa Lodge #396. Visitation will be Wednesday 9-5 and Thursday, June 12, in the chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

MOBLEY, David D. – A memorial service for David Dean Mobley of Blaine will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Ferndale Alliance Church, with the Rev. Jon Mutchler officiating. Mr. Mobley died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999. He was 37. He was born Nov. 24, 1961, to William and Violet (Jones) Mobley in Bremerton. Mr. Mobley worked for Bayshore Janitorial at ARCO Products Co. and operated his own janitorial business. On Dec. 28, 1992, he married Terri Sharp in Custer. He had a variety of interests and was known for his bargain hunting. Hs mother, Violet Luters, and brother Stan Mobley died previously. Survivors include his wife; sons Jermy and Michael Sharp, both of Blaine, and David Mobley Jr. of Custer; daughter Kristina Mobley of Blaine; father William Mobley of Port Orchard; brothers Bugs Mobley of Blaine and Donnie Mobley of Port Orchard; sisters Pettie Wetsch and Karen Hattery, both of Ferndale, and Cheryl Riley of Palm Springs, Calif.; stepfather Don Luters of Palm Springs; one grandchild; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31, Aug 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOBLEY, Stanley Lester - A memorial service for Stanley Lester Mobley of Blaine will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ferndale Alliance Church with the Rev. Jonathan Mutchler officiating. Mr. Mobley, 38, died in a boating accident. He was found Saturday, June 8, 1996. Born July 26, 1957, to William Lee and Violet Luters Mobley in Tacoma, he lived in Whatcom County since 1990. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, riding motorcycles, fixing things and watching and photographing eagles. Survivors include his father of Lake Bay; fiancee Rochelle Short and her son Al of Blaine; daughter Tanya Mobley of Ferndale; son Tony Mobley of Tacoma; brothers William Mobley Jr. of Colville, David Mobley of Blaine and Donald Mobley of Port Orchard; sisters Patti Wetsch of Ferndale, Karen Cline of Blaine and Cheryl Luters of Desert Hot Springs, Calif; stepfather Donald Luters of Why, Ariz.; stepdaughter Debbie Mobley of Tacoma; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOBLO, Margaret H., age 84, of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Sun. May 13, (1984). Mrs. Moblo had resided in Whatcom County since 1905. She leaves to survive her son Bob and daughter-in-law Virgie; 3 granddaughters Renee Willis, Michele Sweegman, both of City and Cheryl Fiscus of Ferndale; 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 17 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John Langlitz officiating. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 May 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOCK, Dawn Elizabeth, aged 47 years, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, September 27, (1941) following a long illness. Mrs. Mock had resided here for forty years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Clarence A., one son, Richard, and one daughter, Kathleen, all at home; her father, Thomas Jennings of this city, and one sister, Mary Prichard, at Oakland, Calif. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James E. Milligan, Tuesday, September 30, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

MOCK, Elsie W., 97, a 23-year resident of Lacey, died Thursday, Aug 10, 1995, in Panorama City, Lacey. Cause of death was not available. She was born July 7, 1898 to George W. and Trina (Tobiassen) Worthen in Lynden, where she graduated from high school. She earned a bachelor of science degree in math and physics from Washington State University and a master of science degree in math from Cornell University. Mrs. Mock was a math teacher. She was a member of the Methodist Church, life member of Eastern Star and charter member of Lynden PEO. Besides Lynden and Panorama City, Mrs. Mock lived in Sedro Woolley. Mrs. Mock is survived by a son, Robert F., Fountain Hills, Ariz; a daughter, Sharlene Hauge, Bellevue; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Mrs. Mock will be begin at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Panorama City Chapel and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Lynden Methodist Church. Interment will be in Greenacres Memorial, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Aug 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOCK, Olive A., age 91 of 700 32nd St., passed away Fri., April 22, (1977). Mrs. Mock had been a resident of this community for the past 86 years. Surviving 2 sons, Hugh E. Mock, Forestville, Calif. and Darrell R. Mock, Beaverton, Oregon; 1 daughter, Mrs. Una D. Lovelace, City; 1 brother, Roy Palmer of Grants Pass, Oregon; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. At her request there will be no services. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald. 24 Apr 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MODICA, Mary Elma Pemberton Byers, age 91 of Bellevue, passed away January 17, 1998 at the Mercer Island Care Center after a short illness. Mrs. Byers was born to William and Loucella Pemberton in Bellingham, WA on March 6, 1906. Her father was a Superior Court Judge in Whatcom County and she grew up in Bellingham spending summers on Lake Whatcom where the family had a cabin in Geneva on the water. When the Judge was elected to the Supreme Court the family, including her brothers Joseph and William, and her sister Katherine, moved to Olympia where Mary graduated from High School in 1924. She attended Bellingham Normal School (now WWU) and got a job in Seattle at the old Broadway High School where she met her first husband, Norris (Sonny) Byers. They lived on Mercer Island for many years raising three children and vacationing in the summers at a small cabin on Birch Bay. After her first husband died, she married Vincent Modica when she was 80 years old. They enjoyed going to the Opera and traveling to Italy where Mr. Modica was born and raised. After Mr. Modica's death, she moved to Bellevue, residing at the Crossroads Retirement Center for the last 4 years until her recent illness. Preceded in death by her older brother Joseph and her younger sister Katherine, she is survived by her younger brother Dr. William Pemberton of Mill Valley, CA. Surviving children include her daughter, Sydnia Kanitz of Lake Oswego, OR; daughter Karen Evanson and her husband Ben of Bellingham; son William Byers and his wife Charlotte of Lancashire, England; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A private service will be held Saturday, January 31, 1998 at Washelli cemetery, followed by a family get-together at a local restaurant to celebrate Mary's life.

MOE, Annie Euphemia, age 90, of Lynden, passed away Wed., Dec. 5, 2001, at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was born July 5, 1911, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada to Donald and Annie (Wintingham) Gray and had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1972. She married Helmer Moe in Los Angeles, CA in July 1959. Mrs. Moe was employed as a registered nurse in Salt Lake City, UT and Los Angeles. She loved to cook and bake. Survived by sister, Margaret Nelson & husband Morris of Bellingham sisters-in-law, Margaret Gray and Patricia Gray both of Brandon, MB, nephew, Don Gray & wife Shirley of Brandon, MB, niece, Patricia Allen of Winnipeg, MB, niece, Maureen Ross & husband James of Victoria, B.C., nephew, Maxwell Shields & wife Carol of New Westminister, B.C., niece, Sandra Venning & husband Chris of Maple Ridge, B.C., Canada and many grandnieces and grandnephews. A funeral service will be held Mon., Dec. 10, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Douglas Iben officiating and burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOE, Donna E., 71, of 409 York St., died Tuesday (Dec. 29, 1987) of cancer. She was born Sept. 18, 1916 in Washington, and lived in Bellingham for 18 years. Survivors include two sons, Leigh Niblock of Bellingham and Lynn Wanzak of Kodiak Alaska; a daughter, Lissa Coffelt of Custer; a stepsister, Catherine Rollins of Bellingham; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two nieces. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Johnson of Sunrise Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Dec 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOE, Helmer G., age 88, passed away Fri., June 18, 1999 at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. He was born May 29, 1911 in Stanley, ND to John and Jennie (Williams) Moe and had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1972. He married Annie Gray in Los Angeles, CA in July 1959. Mr. Moe served in the U.S. Army Air Corp and was employed by McDonnell Douglas as a tool and die maker. He enjoyed fishing, camping, wood carving and latch hooking. Survived by his wife Annie Moe of Lynden; sister-in-law Margaret Nelson and husband Morris of Bellingham; brother-in-law Lawrence Gray and wife Margaret; sister-in-law Patricia Gray; niece and nephew Don and Shirley Gray all of Brandon, Manitoba; nieces Patrica Allan of Winnipeg, Manitoba; niece and nephew Sandra and Chris Venning of Maple Ridge, B.C.; nephew and niece Maxwell and Carol Shields of New Westminister, B.C.; niece and nephew James and Maureen Ross of Victoria, B.C.; and other family members. A funeral service will be held Mon., June 21, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Douglas A. Iben officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jun 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOE, Marian A., age 64, passed away Sun., Aug 9th, (1987) in a local nursing home. After living most of her life in Spokane, she moved to Whatcom County 2 years ago. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and was retired after 35 years of employment with Pacific Northwest Bell. She is survived by 1 daughter, Judy Truschel and husband Louis of Ferndale; 1 brother, William Terry and wife Phyllis of Roseburg, OR; 1 granddaughter, Angie Truschel; 1 grandson, Jeff Truschel; 1 niece and 1 nephew. Services will be held Fri., Aug. 14th, 3 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Husman officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOE, Myrtle Edna, age 82 of 409 York St., passed away Wed., Dec. 22, (1976). A retired nurse, Mrs. Moe had been a resident of this community for the past 53 years. Surviving 1 daughter, Annie Ross, City; 3 grandchildren, Tom Ross, Eddie Ross and Mrs. JoAnn Compton, all of Bellingham. Cremation arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. At her request no services were held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Dec 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOEHN, Calvin Mark - A Celebration of the Life of Calvin Mark Conrad Moehn will take place on Sunday, February 27th at 3:00 at the First Congregational Church of Bellingham at 2401 Cornwall Ave. There will be a visitation beginning at 2:00 in the church chapel and a reception following the 3:00 Celebration Service. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 28th at 10:00 a.m. at the Lummi Island Cemetery. Calvin was born on April 19, 1996 in Anchorage, Alaska. He and his family have lived in Bellingham for the past few years. Calvin was a student at Silver Beach Elementary School in Mrs. Walcker's 3rd grade class. Calvin died at Children's Hospital in Seattle on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 after a devastating brief illness. We are profoundly blessed by the time we had with him and we are heartbroken to have lost his physical presence with us. He will be with us in so many ways forever. He lived a big life and shared his enthusiasm for many things with many people. We hope Calvin's friends of all ages will join us as we honor him. We especially encourage Calvin's friends to bring a poem, written memory, or drawing about the friendship they shared with Calvin. Calvin is survived by his parents: Mark and Sue Moehn of Bellingham; Grandparents: Larry and Suzanne Conrad of Blaine, WA, and Marie Moehn of Jacksonville, IL; Great Uncle: Charles Conrad of Polk City, FL; Aunts and Uncles: James and Michelle (Moehn) Conant of Kirkland, WA; Mark and Ginny Conrad of Silver Spring, MD; Rick and Melinda (Moehn) Halberg of Heyworth, IL; Jack and Laura Conant of Deer Harbor, WA; David and Candy Conrad of Chatham, IL; Jeff and Cheryl Cobb of Bellingham; Amy Suter of Dallas, TX; and Jody Suter of Dallas, TX; Cousins: Lukas Conant, Katya Conrad, Dakota Conrad, Keegan and Kenneth Cobb, Carly, Cressie, and Erik Halberg. Other family members include Lee Ann, Larry and Matthew Coleman and Lavern Rust all of Heyworth, IL; Jan, Marty, and Lindsey Njaa of Maple Valley, WA. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Charlaine (Jo) Rose Conrad, and his Grandfather, Dr. Loren Moehn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOEN, Ann M. of Blaine, WA, passed away at home on Thursday, March 21, 2008. She was 74. Arrangements are pending with Moles Family Funeral Homes Bayview Chapel – Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOEN, Elva Ethel Howey of 700 32nd St. died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 87. Born July 11, 1907 to Charles Arthur and Edith Louise Smith Howey in Highland Park, Alberta, Canada, she moved to Ferndale in 1919. She owned Al's and Tony's restaurants in Ferndale. Survivors include sons Duane Hubbard of Bellingham and Jack Radonski of Lake Pleasant; sister Mercedes Bucholz of Ellensburg; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Burial will be in Greenacres Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOEN, Richard B, 72 of Lynden, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 17, (2003) following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. A memorial will be held at a later date in January.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOENA, Budd W. Sr., age 75 of 409 York St. passed away Wed., Nov. 7, 1979. A lifetime Bellingham resident, he was a member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local No. 40, charter member of Plantation Riflemen; Modern Woodmen of America and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by 6 sons, Harvey L. Moena, Budd W. Moena Jr., Howard C. Moena, Marvin K. Moena, Melvin F. Moena and Larry L. Moena, all of Bellingham; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Services Mon. Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m., Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Edgar L. Starr officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Nov 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOENA, Elizabeth J., (Betty), age 56 of 827-36th St., passed away Sun., Sept. 2, 1979. An employee of the Georgia Pacific Employees Credit Union, Mrs. Moena had been a life resident of B'ham. She is survived by her husband, Clifford; 1 son Jim Moena; 1 daughter Mrs. Marcia Mustappa; her mother, Mrs. Ethel Farwell; 1 brother Gerald Farwell, all of B'ham; 4 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Richard Talley, Wed., Sept. 5, 10:30 at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Sep 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOENA, James S., age 39, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 1992 at the Skagit Valley Hospital and Health Center. He was born March 27, 1952 in Bellingham, the son of Clifford and Elizabeth Moena. He was raised in Bellingham and attended schools there. He also attended Skagit Valley College. Mr. Moena worked as a truck driver for United Parcel Service. He had been a resident of Skagit County since 1974. He is survived by his father Clifford Moena of Bellingham; a sister and brother-in-law Marcia and Jim Mustappa of Anchorage, Alaska; 2 nephews and 1 niece and a close friend Robert Grant of Mount Vernon. Private family memorial services followed by cremation will be held under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. Inurnment will be in the Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Mar 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOFFET, Catherine Perrin of Bellingham died Jan. 13, 2000, in Roanoke, Va., while visiting family. Services will be announced later. The daughter of Ashley and Virginia McIntyre, she was born and raised in Elm Hill, New Brunswick, Canada. She moved to Salina, Kan., in 1950 and married Leo Moffet on Nov. 10, 1973. In October 1987, they moved to Bellingham, where Mrs. Moffet was a caregiver for elderly people through Northwest Regional Council. She was an excellent cook. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Alonzo Perrin of Glendora, Calif., Lawrence Perrin of Blaine, Alphonso Perrin of the family home and Robert Aiken Perrin and Gregory Perrin, both of Ferndale; daughters Ardith Carter and Carmen Perrin, both of Roanoke; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers Wilfred McIntyre, Sterling Gosman and Bruce Gosman, all of Canada and sisters Gertrude Ann Hoyt and Maureen McIntyre, both of Canada.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOFFET, Leo W., age 69, of Ferndale, passed away Thurs., June 27, 2002, in Ferndale after a battle with lung disease. He was born July 3, 1932, in Larito, KS. He worked for the grain elevator industry for 30 years in Salina, KS and moved to Ferndale in 1987. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren and also gardening. Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Moffet in 2000. Survived by his 5 sons, Alonzo Perrin of Ferndale, Lawrence & wife Patty Perrin of Blaine, Alfonzo Perrin of Ferndale, Gregory Perrin of Bellingham and Robert Aiken of Ferndale 2 daughters, Ardith Perrin of Roanoke, VA and Carmen Perrin of Bellingham 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOHON, Hallie I., died March 30, 1992 at Shuksan Nursing Home. She was born October 26, 1900 to Lucy and Henry Thomasson in Golden, Colorado. They moved to Bellingham in 1904. She was raised in South Bellingham. Hallie married Clyde Kincaid in 1918 and they had one son, Stanley Kincaid of Bellingham. Clyde died in 1942. Hallie married Ike Mohon in June 1946. He preceded her in death in 1963. She had resided at 600 12th Street for many years. Preceding her in death were 2 sisters, Joy Stokes and Emily Bratt and two brothers Harry Thomasson of N.W.T. and Robert Thomasson of Seattle. In earlier years she was a homemaker, attended St. James Presbyterian Church and enjoyed gardening, fishing and card clubs. She had traveled to the desert in Ariz. Many times. Her hobby was collecting Japanese and Chinese collectibles including oriental furniture. She is survived by her son Stanley Kincaid of Bellingham, 3 grandchildren Kathy Feathers of Bellingham, Brian Kincaid of Edmonds and Kris Kincaid of Great Falls, MT. She leaves 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She had been in a convalescent center for 10 years and was suffering from Alzheimers or a similar condition. Graveside services will be at Greenacres, 2 p.m. Thursday April 2, 1992 with Rev. Keith Madsen officiating. Arrangements and services under the direction of Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOIR, Alfred S., age 66, formerly of Whatcom County, passed away Sat., Aug. 18, 1990 in Salt Lake City. He was born May 13, 1924 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Mr. Moir moved to Whatcom County at the age of 14 and was a resident until last year when he and his wife moved to Tooele, UT, where he was a member of Independent Baptist Church in Tooele. He had been employed as a an accountant for Fraser Chevrolet in Bellingham and Alsum & Bode Furniture in Lynden and was a Charter member of Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Moir is survived by his wife, Leona of the family home; 2 sons, Craig and wife Judy Moir of Bellingham and Ross Moir of Anacortes; a daughter, Lynn Moir of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Holly, and Heather Moir; 2 brothers, George Moir of Wenatchee and Lloyd Moir of Gig Harbor; and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be Fri. Aug. 24 from 9-5 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Sat. August 25, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Lawrence Pollock and Cordell Baker officiating. Interment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOIR, Alice V. - Funeral service for Alice V. Moir, age 67, of 1200 Lincoln St. will be Tuesday December 29, 1981 at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Ritualistic service by Officers of Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43 Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Moir passed away Friday December 25, (1981). She is survived by her husband Harold M.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Betty Kemp of Everett, Mrs. Marilyn Coughran of Escondido, Calif., Miss Lilian Moir of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Helen Bielaski of Vashon Island, Wash.; 4 grandchildren; brother Marion Gorton of Bremerton; 2 sisters Mrs. Margaret Wolf of Renton, Miss Lucy Gorton of Worthington, Minn.; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Moir had been a resident of this community for the past 44 years, she was a past Noble Grand of B'ham Rebekah Lodge No. 43, past Matriarch of ladies Encampment Aux., member of L.A.P.M. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOIR, Harold Millard, age 83, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 1991. Born March 15, 1908 in Orange City, Iowa, he had been a Bellingham resident from 1936 to 1982, then moving to Everson; member of I.O.O.F. Lodge #31, Bellingham; Past Noble Grand; Past Chief Patriarch of the Encampment; Past Captain; retired Canton Patriarch Militant Branch of the Order; served 20 years on Board of Directors for Odd Fellows Retirement Home, Walla Walla and Board of Directors for Odd Fellows Park, Camano Island, WA. Survived by 4 daughters, Betty and husband Cecil Kemp of Arlington, WA; Marilyn Coughran of Dallas, TX; Lillian Moir of Indianapolis, IN; Helen and husband George Liepart of Edmonds, WA; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mabel Jones of Gig Harbor, WA and Alice Deegan of Iowa. Funeral service Saturday, March 30, 11:30 a.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitaiton Friday, March 29, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLBY, Patricia V., age 29 years, of 2300 I Street, and infant son, passed away at a local hospital Thursday morning, June 20, (1946). Mrs. Molby had been a resident of this community during her entire life and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Immediate surviving relatives include the husband and father, Richard W. Molby, and one son, Richard James Molby, of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Penry, of Bellingham; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Molby, of Enumclaw; two brothers, James Penry, of the U.S. navy, stationed at Pensacola, Fla., and Vincent Penry, of Bellingham; one sister, Catherine Penry, of San Diego, Calif.; many other relatives and friends. Rosary was said for the repose of the soul Monday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m., within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem high mass was sung Tuesday, June 25, at 9 a.m. with Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, celebrant. Interment Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

MOLDENHAUER, Debby Jane - Ferndale resident Debby Jane Moldenhauer died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1992. She was 31. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Woodlyn Community Chapel, Northwest Rd., in Ferndale with the Rev. Dennis Hartman officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. She was born Dec. 1, 1961, in Bellingham to Dean and Donna Lamb Herrin. A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, she was a member of Christian Womens Club Ferndale Chapter and a member of the Woodlyn Community Chapel in Ferndale. She loved to share the gospel with people that she met. She married James Moldenhauer on Jan. 2, 1982 in Laurel. Survivors include her husband James; daughters Laura and Renee; son Lewis, all of the family home; parents Dean and Donna Herrin of Ferndale; and numerous other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLENAAR, Katherine of Lynden died Thursday, Nov 30, 1995, in Lynden. She was 83. Burial was Monday in Monumenta Cemetery. A memorial service followed. Born Nov. 28, 1912 to Peter and Altje Homsma DeYoung in Leevwarden, the Netherlands, she married Arie Molenaar on Sept 8, 1931 in Crookston, Minn. She and her husband moved to Lynden from Pella, Iowa in 1947. They moved to Quincy in 1963 and lived there until 1989, when they returned to Lynden. Mrs. Molenaar was active at Quincy Reformed Church and First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening, and volunteered in Lynden Christian School's "cash for trash" program. She was preceded in death by her husband in November 1989, son Kenneth Molenaar in 1982, daughter Marcia Molenaar in 1950, great-grandson David Widger and brothers Ed DeYoung and Ivan Dykstra. Survivors include sons Leslie Molenaar of Lynden, Neil Molenaar of Bremerton and Harold Molenaar of Tempe, Ariz.; daughters Althea Stremler of Lynden, Esther Mellema of Sumas, Marlene Bleeker of Sioux Center, Iowa, and Carolyn Sibert of Marysville; sisters Elsie Buys and Sue Holleman, both of Lynden; brothers Ray Dykstra of Grand Rapids, Mich.; John Dykstra of Manhattan, Mont.; Rich Dykstra of Grandville, Mich.; Don DeYoung of Lynden and Jake DeYoung of Quincy; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLES, Flossie, age 86 of Ferndale, passed away at home Tuesday, June 26, 1984. Mrs. Moles had been a resident of the Ferndale community and a member of the United Church (formerly The Methodist Church) for nearly 80 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Moles in 1964, and was a member of the Kulshan Unit, American Legion Aux.; Ferndale Chapter, Order of Eastern Star; Ferndale Garden Club; Jet Oldsters of Ferndale. She is survived by 2 daughters, Betty McConnaughey and her husband Norman of Camano Island; Marilyn Bezona and her husband Glenn in Saudi Arabia; 2 sons, Bob and his wife Dorothy of Sandy Point; Donald and his wife Sally of Rockport; 1 sister, Ora Young and her husband Richard of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Graham Hutchins, Friday June 29 at 1:30 pm in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLES, Helen - A graveside service for Helen Vogt Moles of Sedro Woolley will be at 3 p.m. at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor with Rev. Ross Regtig officiating. Mrs. Moles died Friday, March 7,1997, in Sedro Woolley. She was 66. She was born July 20, 1930 to Leonard and Grace Moody Vogt in Bellingham. She was raised on Whidbey Island and in Kalama, where she graduated from high school. Mrs. Moles lived in Juneau, Alaska, from 1948 to 1970, when she moved to Seattle. She moved to Sedro Woolley one year ago. She enjoyed making crafts and selling them at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. Mrs. Moles was preceded in death by a son, Steve, in 1995. Survivors include her husband, Don, of Sedro Woolley, son Adam Moles of Juneau, sister Ethyl Backart of Kelso, and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

MOLES, Robert L. of the family-owned Moles funeral homes died of cancer at his home in Sandy Point on Sunday (Jan. 9, 2005). He was 82. Six generations of Moles have lived in Whatcom County since 1889. Moles, a Marine Corps captain, returned to the family business after serving in World War II. John W. Moles said his family was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the community and clients following his grandfather's death. Lummi Nation, whose members have turned to the Moles family for funeral arrangements for generations, will be hosting a special visitation at their Wex Li Em Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday. "The Lummi community is honored to be a part of the healing of his family's grieving," said Aaron Thomas, a spokesman for Lummi Nation. "He was a beautiful man to our people." Moles was committed to the community and active in numerous groups including the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, Whatcom County Polio Foundation and the Bellingham Rotary Club. Moles was also a fervent supporter of the arts and received the Bellingham Mayor's Arts Award in 1996 in part for supporting renovations for the Whatcom Museum of History and Art and Mount Baker Theatre. A second visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Moles Cemetery will be followed by a memorial at 2:30 p.m. at United Church of Ferndale. Moles is survived by his wife Dorothy; his son Bob; his daughter Kathy Gustafson; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLES, Sally,70 year old Sedro Woolley resident, passed away there Monday morning, Jan. 16, 1995, following a long illness. Born March 13, 1924 in Denbigh, North Wales. She grew up there and in Colwyn Bay, North Wales and attended local schools. She enlisted in the Royal Air Force and served from 1941 until 1945. She came to the U.S. in 1948 and lived in Fairbanks, Alaska and later for many years in Juneau. She was a longtime Post Office employee and operated a contract post office as well as working for various State and Federal offices. She was active in several organizations in Juneau and was particularly active in the Women of the Moose, serving in all the chairs, and invited to join the College of Regents. She married Don Moles on Dec. 12, 1969 in Juneau. They left Alaska in 1975 and lived in the Des Moines and Puyallup areas until purchasing the Rockport Country Store in 1979. They operated the store until ill health forced retirement in 1987. For the past four years she had lived in Sedro Woolley. She is survived by husband Don; a son, Jack Hodgen of Kent; sister, Eleanor Arnold of North Wales; granddaughters: Kimberly Loomis of Everett, Tami Newman of Belfair, WA, Jackie Hodgen with the U.S. Army in England, and Sean Hodgen of Kent; and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves many other relatives in Wales, particularly a close cousin, Doris Walker. A memorial service will be held Fri., Jan. 20, 4 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park. (From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 1995)

MOLINE, Alvin O. - A graveside service for Alvin "Al" O. Moline, 73, of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Mr. Moline died Sunday, Feb. 5, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born June 12, 1921, to Olaf and Signe Englin Moline in Bellingham, he lived here his entire life. Mr. Moline served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He worked in the fishing industry in Alaska for 30 years and was interested in all sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include brother Junior Moline of Lummi Island, sisters Alice Crabtree of Lynden and Ruby Moline of Bellingham and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Feb 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLINE, Florence Gammell - Graveside services for former Bellingham elementary school teacher Florence Gammell Moline, 84, will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Moline, 4264 Squalicum Lake Road, died Saturday (March 18, 1989) at a local nursing home. She was born Nov. 11, 1904, in Alberta, Canada. Mrs. Moline had been a Bellingham resident since 1930, and taught at Sunnyland an Columbia elementary schools. She married Hjalmer Moline in Bellingham in 1940 (sic). She was a member of the Washington State Retired Teachers Association and the Rome Grange. Her husband died in September 1987. Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Gladys, Ruby and Alice Moline of Bellingham; two brothers-in-law, Junior and Al Moline of Bellingham; three cousins; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Jeanne Chadwick of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLINE, Hjalmer P. "Yarm", a member of the Rome Grange, died Saturday (Sept. 26, 1987). He was born Nov. 19, 1911 in Saskatchewan, but had lived in Whatcom County since 1919. He married Florence H. Gammell on June 7, 1941. Mr. Moline was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife of the family home; two sisters, Ruby Moline and Alice Crabtree, both of Bellingham; two brothers, J. L. Moline and Alvin Moline, both of Bellingham; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation hours were to be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Lewin Clefisch officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Sep 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLINE, Junior Leroy passed away on June 2, 2006, at his home on Lummi Island. He was born in Bellingham on January 4, 1923, the eighth child of Olof and Signe Moline. He is survived by two sisters, Alice Crabtree of Lynden and Ruby Moline of Whatcom County; his children; and by nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and four nieces. His sisters, Agnes and Ellen, and brothers, Rags, Yarm, and Alvin; granddaughter Erin Martin; and nephew Harry Cochran preceded him in death. Junior served in the Navy in WWII, but otherwise spent his entire life in Whatcom County, with many summers working in Alaska. He was a logger, fisherman, shipwright, and carpenter. In 1984 he retired and moved to the home he built on Lummi Island. He enjoyed gardening and cooking and was known for his pickled salmon. Junior had a great memory for the details of the past and enjoyed telling the stories of his life. There will be an open house gathering of family and friends in his honor at Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Baker Highway, between 2:00 and 5:00 on Saturday, June 10. The family would like to thank the kind neighbors on Lummi Island for their support, and the Whatcom County Hospice and Visiting Angels Home Care for their excellent care and compassion at the end of Junior's life.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jun 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLINE, Ruby passed away on June 6, 2006, at her home in Bellingham. She was born in Camrose, Saskatchewan, on August 8, 1918, the sixth of eight children of Olof and Signe Moline. Ruby moved with her family to Whatcom County when she was three. She attended Rome School and Harmony and Mt. Baker High School. She maintained her childhood friendships until her death. Ruby was deeply involved in raising every generation of her family. She was generous with her time and taught her nieces and nephews to play cards. She loved family picnics at Mt. Baker and was a wonderful cook who never used a recipe. Ruby is survived by her sister, Alice Crabtree of Lynden; 6 nieces, 2 nephews, 5 grandnieces, 9 grand-nephew, 5 great-grandnieces, and 3 great-grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Agnes and Ellen, and her brothers Rags, Yarm, Alvin, and Junior; nephew Harry Cochran; and grand niece Erin Martin. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 9, at 11:00 at Greenacres Memorial Park with a reception to follow. There will be a memorial open house for Ruby and her brother Junior at Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Baker Hwy., on Saturday, June 10, between 2:00 and 5:00.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jun 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLLER, Adelia Elizabeth - Services for Adelia Elizabeth Moller, 93, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Central Lutheran Church with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Moller, of St. Francis Extended Health Care, died there Sunday (Oct. 6, 1991). She was born Adelia Elizabeth Erickson, on Dec. 11, 1897, in Ellsworth, Wis., to Herman and Caroline Erickson. A Bellingham resident since 1906 she was an 85-year member of Central Lutheran Church, she was active in the Priscilla Circle. She also was a member of the Bellingham Senior Center, where she was involved in the senior musical groups. She also was a member of the Salvation Army and the Home League. Her husband died in 1961. Survivors include her grandchildren, Larry Moller and Lesley Moller, both of Bellingham, Alan Moller of Camas, Ann Vanstone Strickland of Whittier, Calif., Jonathan Vanstone of Charlotte, N.C.; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOLLESTON, Delores - Of Mesa, AZ passed away on January 2, 2005 of cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Gene of Mesa, children Debbie (Greg) Brady of Everett, WA., Renae (Bruce) Fortune of Eagle Creek, OR., Michael Molleston of Portland, OR., grandchildren Sarah and Matt Brady, Ashlee and Emilee Fortune, and Bryan Oriet, brother, Don (Evelyn) Kohler, and sisters Rose (Bob) Gleason, and Betty (Steve) Kuljis. Delores was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Oriet in 1998. Memorial Mass will be held on January 29th at 11 o'clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONAGHAN, Alice (Hoag) of Sultan died in Monroe on January 5, 2002. She was born September 12, 1914 in Deming to James Hoag and Miriam (Longden) Hoag. Alice graduated from Mt. Baker High School in Deming in 1933. On September 2, 1933 she married Irvin Monaghan and they moved to Grand Coulee, WA while Irvin worked on the Grand Coulee Dam. The couple resided in the Deming are for many years while Irvin owned and operated the Monaghan Logging Co. They moved to Skykomish where Irvin continued his logging operation then resided in Sultan for 25 years. Alice spent her last two years living in Bothell with her grandson Chad and granddaughter-in-law Kathy who provided her with loving care. Gardening, reading, playing bingo, dancing and family outings at Birch Bay were her favorite pastimes. Alice was preceded in death by her loving husband Irvin; two brothers Harry and Jim; two sisters Edna and Fay; and grandson Kevin Monaghan. Surviving Alice is son Jim (Diana) of Startup, son Michael (Cathy) of Sultan, daughter Janice Ondreako of Killeen, TX, ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family gravside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2002 at the Sultan Cemetery, under the care of Solie Funeral Home. A celebration of Alice's life will be held at the Jim Monaghan home in Startup at 2:00 p.m. for family and friends. Visitation will be at Solie Funeral Home, Friday January 11, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MONAGHAN, Archie R. - A memorial service for Archie R. Monaghan of Deming will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mr. Monaghan died at home Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997. He was 78. A veteran of World War II, he was decorated for valor in action in France and Germany and awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Monaghan worked as a tree faller in the timber industry for 50 years and was an avid outdoorsman until his death. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Marian; daughters Robin Wheeler of Chattaroy, Sharleen Scholten of Everson and Rita Stephens of Bellingham; son Archie Monaghan Jr. of Bellingham; sister Georgia Ridenhour of Mount Vernon; brothers Robert Monaghan of Deming and Richard Monaghan of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MONAGHAN, Betty Lorraine - A memorial service for Betty Lorraine (Ridenhour) Monaghan of Sedro-Woolley, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at George Baldridge Post No. 43, American Legion, in Sedro-Woolley. Mrs. Monaghan died at home Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, of complications of cancer. She was 76. Born March 3, 1924, to Grace and William Ridenhour in Bellingham, she graduated from Mount Baker High School. On July 24, 1942, she married John Patrick Monaghan in Seattle. He died in 1996. Mrs. Monaghan worked as a Skykomish city clerk and owned Cascadia Hotel Restaurant & Lounge. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles and Eastern Star, and she enjoyed bingo and cards. A brother, Red Ridenhour, also died previously. Survivors include daughters Linda Lee Monaghan of Sedro-Woolley and Beverly Jean Eyler of Burlington, brother William Ridenhour of Everson, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONAGHAN, Carol G., 52, 4824 Deming Road, Deming, died Friday (March 18, 1983) at home after a long illness. She was born July 20, 1930 in Bellingham and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She had attended Mount Baker and Bellingham Public schools. She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Monaghan; two sons Richard A. Monaghan and Douglas Lee Monaghan, both of Deming; two daughters Deborah Mattingley, and Teresa Monaghan of Deming; her parents Gene and Rose Mellott of Bellingham; 1 brother Duane Mellott of Bellingham; two sisters Deloris Zimmerman of Bellingham, Barbara Postlewait of Ferndale; and six grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Saxon Cemetery, the Rev. Harley Goodwin officiating. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONAGHAN, Maxine Colleen - A graveside service for Maxine Colleen Monaghan of Deming will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Saxon Cemetery near Wickersham. Following the service, all are invited to join the family at 4824 Deming Road. Mrs. Monaghan died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at her home. She was 71. Born Aug. 14, 1928, in Bellingham, she graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1946. On Oct. 29, 1946, she married Robert J. Monaghan in Bellingham. Her hobbies included fishing, hunting deer and grouse, clam digging and crocheting and knitting. Survivors include her husband, of Christian Health Care Center son Ernest Monaghan of Snohomish daughters Rena Blonden of Bellingham and Bonnie McCausland of Skykomish five grandchildren one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONAGHAN, Robert James - A graveside service for Robert James Monaghan of Deming will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Saxton Cemetery near Wickersham. After the service, people are invited to join the family at the home of Debbie and Larry Mattingly. Mr. Monaghan died Friday, May 5, 2000, at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. He was 79. Born Feb. 28, 1921, in Tacoma, he graduated from Mount Baker High School. He married Maxine Colleen Evenson in Bellingham on Oct. 29, 1946. A retired heavy equipment operator, he enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing. Survivors include daughters Rena L. Blonden of Bellingham and Bonnie McClausland of Skykomish, son Ernest C. Monaghan of Snohomish, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral and Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONCRIEF, Ralph W. - Memorial services for Ralph W. Moncrief, 64, of Anacortes will be held at 3 p.m. today at Evans & Engdahl Funeral Chapel in Anacortes, with the Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Mr. Moncrief died Friday (June 14, 1985) in Island Hospital. Born March 3, 1921, in Kirkland, he went to school in Bellingham and was a 1939 graduate of Bellingham High School. He fished commercially in Alaska until entering military service in 1942, serving as a first lieutenant in the Air Force, flying C-47s until his discharge in 1945. Mr. Moncrief was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration, serving most of the time at Helena, Mont., until his retirement in 1975. He moved to Anacortes in 1979. Survivors include his wife Maybelle; three sons; four grandchildren; his mother Hermine Carlson of Anacortes; an aunt, Frieda Fogg of Bellingham; and two nieces and two nephews. A son preceded him in death in 1968.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONCRIEF, Rehn M., 64, retired Major, USAF, son of Ralph and Maybelle Moncrief, died on March 9, 2009 in San Pedro, California, leaving his mother, Maybelle, brothers Ralph, Ross and their wives, his wonderful daughter, Julie, her husband John Wightman and their three children, cousins Karen, Cheri, Becky Nelson. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Anacortes.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONCRIEF, Rohn Harbon, Bismark (sic), ND, a former Bellingham resident, died in an auto accident in Bismark (sic) Saturday morning, according to relatives here. Moncrief, 20, grew up in Bellingham. He worked for a Bismark (sic) radio station. Surviving are his wife, Corrine, and a son, Steve, at the home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Moncrief; three brothers, Ralph, Rehn and Ross, all in North Dakota, and his grandmother, Mrs. Jean Henderson, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 1968) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONDRAGON, Noel Sr. – A memorial service for Noel Mondragon Sr. of Everson will be at 6 pm Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Everson, with the Rev. Stanley Jacobson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Aputzio, Mexico. Mr. Mondragon died as the result of a vehicle accident Thursday, March 23, 2000 in Whatcom County. He was 31. Mr. Mondragon was born Feb 22, 1969 to Lindoro and Oliva (Villareal) Mondragon in Aputzio. On Jan 13, 1994, he married Rebeca Orozco in Bellingham. Mr. Mondragon worked for Townline Growers of Whatcom County for six years. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Church of Everson. Survivors include his wife, daughter Abigail and son Noel Jr., all of the family home; his parents of Mexico; brother Lindoro Mondragon and sisters Anain Mondragon and Velia Estrada, all of Everson; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONROE, Billie Lee – A family memorial service for Billie Lee Monroe of Edmonds, formerly of Bellingham, was held at Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds. Mrs. Monroe died Friday, July 28, 2000 at Washington Hospital in Edmonds. She was 85. Born May 17, 1915 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she lived in Bellingham for 54 years. Mrs. Monroe was a member of Fourth Corner Community Church and Women's Christian Bible Studies. Her son James D. Monroe died previously. Survivors include daughters Jeanette Faren of Keizer, Ore., and Pamela Lee Bailey of Fairbanks, Alaska, and son Rocky Monroe of Edmonds.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONROE, Frances B., 91, of 6079 Summit View Place, Ferndale, died Wednesday (Aug. 7, 1991) in Bellingham. She was born Oct. 15, 1899 in Seattle. She graduated from Franklin High School and the University of Washington. Mrs. Monroe was a school teacher in Ridgefield and Battleground before moving to Anacortes. There she met and married George Monroe. He died in 1988. The couple moved to Ferndale in 1927, where they owned and operated Monroe Mortuary for 25 years. She also worked as a legal secretary in Ferndale and juvenile probation officer in Bellingham. She was a member of First Baptist Church and taught Bible classes for more than 60 years. Survivors include a son George Monroe Jr. of Delta, B.C.; daughters Marjorie Poulson of Ferndale and Barbara Beuzenberg of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Private family graveside services will be at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements are y Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONROE, George H., a former member of the Ferndale City Council and Ferndale School Board and long-time funeral home operator, died Friday (Aug. 5, 1988) at his home in Ferndale. Mr. Monroe, 88, was born in Ferndale. He was a lifetime resident, except for service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and a brief period teaching in Anacortes. He was a graduate of Ferndale High School and the University of Washington. Mr. Monroe taught and coached sports at Ferndale High School. Upon the death of his father, he took over the family funeral business, the Monroe Mortuary, and ran it for 25 years. That business is now Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Monroe was a lifetime deacon in First Baptist Church of Ferndale and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Francis, at home; two daughters, Marjorie Poulson of Ferndale and Barbara Beuzenberg of Bellingham; a son, George Monroe Jr. of Delta, B.C.; a brother, John Monroe of Lynden; a sister, Helen Barkley of Napa, Calif.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private family graveside services will be held at Enterprise Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Ferndale, with Mr. Monroe's son-in-law, the Rev. Ralph Poulson, officiating. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONROE, Marion V., age 72 of 415 N. State St., Bellingham, passed away Monday, April 30, 1984. Marion was born in Bremerton May 11, 1911 and was one of the first set of twins born in Bremerton. She attended the Bellingham Schools, was a graduate of Whatcom High School and the Bellingham Normal School (WWU). She taught elementary school for 30 years in Ferndale and also at Nooksack and Bremerton. She was a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church of Bellingham, Chapter BQ, PEO; Tillicum Club and the Retired Teachers Assoc. Marion was an avid antique collector and gave talks on the subject. Survivors include her husband, John R. Monroe of Bellingham; her twin sister, Helen Oliver and her husband Bert of Olympia; a brother-in-law, George Monroe and his wife Frances of Ferndale; 3 nieces, Marion Bremer, Barbara Beuzenberg, Margie Poulson; 3 nephews, James and John Oliver, George Monroe, Jr.; 16 grand-nieces and nephews; several other relatives. Family graveside services will be held at Enterprise Cemetery Thursday, May 3, 11 a.m. Memorial services will be conducted by Rev. Ralph Poulson Thursday, May 3, 2 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONROE, Willard Henry - Services for Willard Henry Monroe, 75, 1180 W. Smith Road, will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Moles Funeral Chapel with burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Monroe, a county resident since 1922, died Sunday (May 18, 1975). He was a retired employe of Permanent Cement Co. a member of Lime, Gypson & Cement Workers Union and Senior Activity Center. He is survived by his widow Iva; a daughter, Arlene Haney of Bellingham; his stepmother, Florence Page of Augusta, Wis.; a sister, Ada Bartz of West Salem, Wis.; two grandsons, Brian and Mark Haney of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONSEES, Esther, age 97, fifty-three year resident of Bellingham, passed away on Fri., Aug. 9, 1996, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was born Feb. 28 1899 in Wisconsin, to Egil and Marie Halvorsen. She had five brothers and four sisters. She married Henry Monsees on May 21, 1918, and they moved to Washington in 1943. They went to visit his homeland in Germany on their 45th Wedding anniversary. Survivors include one sister, Mabel Oliva and husband Frank of Madison, WI; two daughters, Edith Hentz and husband Edward and Barbara White and husband Robert, all of Bellingham; five grandsons, one granddaughter and several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by all her brothers and four of her sisters. Graveside services were held at Greenacres Memorial Park on Mon., Aug. 12, 1996, 2 p.m. Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONSEN, Mabel A, age 83 of 4123 Deming Rd., Everson, passed away Tues., Nov. 7, 1978. Mrs. Monsen was a 75 year resident of this community and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hjalmer in 1970. She is survived by a son, Loren; a daughter Mrs. Lorraine Reed, both of Everson, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Services Thurs. Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lawrence. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Nov 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONSON, Arthur Sigvald - Funeral service for Arthur Sigvald Monson, age 73, of 2730 Grant St., will be Wed., June 25, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Monson passed away Sat., June 21, 1986. A Bellingham resident for 45 years, he was of the Lutheran faith; member of Teamsters Union Local No. 231 and United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. He is survived by 1 son, Arthur S. Monson Jr. and wife Susan of Ferndale; 2 daughters, Murretta and husband Jim Hill of Bellevue, WA and Rosalie Cavanaugh of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; 2 brothers, Dewey Monson of Silver Bay, Minn and Harold Monson of Shelton, WA; 1 sister, Bernice Wildie of Puyallup; 8 grandchildren, Steven Hill, Jamie Hill, Jennifer Hill, Brandon Cavanaugh, Carter Cavanaugh, Adam Horrocks, Ryan Monson and Derek Monson. Visitation hours Tues June 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONSON, Hulda E., age 60 of 2730 Grant St. Passed away Tues., Jan. 24, (1978). Mrs. Monson was a 37 yr resident of this community. Surviving husband Arthur Sr.; 1 son Arthur Jr., Ferndale; 2 daughters, Murrietta Hill of Bellevue, Rosalie Cavanaugh of North Hollywood, CA; 8 grandchildren; 7 brothers: John, Jake, Alf, Ludwig, Arnold and Fred Everson all in Minnesota; and Clifford in Oregon; 4 sisters: Gina Anderson, Anna Lucason, Esther Olson, Thea Lind all in Minnesota. Services Thurs. Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jan 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTAG, Roland Michael - Stricken suddenly Roland Michael (Rollie) Montag, aged 43 years, passed away at a Seattle hospital Monday, (Aug. 11, 1941). He had entered the hospital Saturday for observation and his condition took a turn for the worse Sunday. Montag was a former well known Bellingham resident and a veteran of the last World war. He was a carrier for The Herald as a boy and learned the stereotyping trade here, leaving about 1924 to make his home in Seattle. For the past several years he has been a sterotyper on the Seattle Star. Immediate survivors include the widow and daughter in Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Gene Cordry, Seattle; and two brothers, Roy Montag, of Bellingham, Herald Pressman and Dr. Phillip Montag, of Aberdeen. Funeral services will be held at St. Benedict's church in Seattle at 10 o'clock Thursday morning with interment following in the Calvary cemetery under the direction of the Collins Funeral Home, Seattle.

MONTAGUE, Eugene Tustin - E. T. (Monty) Montague, age 89, formerly of 2501 E St., passed away Tue., April 10, 1979. A retired printer, he was a resident of B'ham for 37 years. He is survived by 1 son, Eugene Montague and 1 daughter, Mrs. Lois Phillips, both of B'ham. 5 grandsons: Gregory and Jeffery Phillips, Matthew and Michael Montague, all of B'ham. and Mark Montague of Ocean Shores, WA. Numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Cordell Baker, Thurs., April 12th at 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Apr 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTELLI, Alphonse Albert of Ferndale died Monday, Oct. 20, 1997, at Doctor's Medical Center in Modesto, Calif. He was 81. He was born June 16, 1916, in Jeanette, Pa. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Montelli worked for General Motors Corp. in California for 25 years. He enjoyed mall-walking with friends. Mr. Montelli was preceded in death by his wife, Fran. Survivors include sister Connie Domenick of Los Angeles and other relatives.

MONTES, Enrique Tomas, age 29, of 2117 New St., Bellingham, died Jan. 19, 1990 in Bellingham. Born May 21, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA, he was a Whatcom County resident for 17 years. Survivors include his wife Josephine; daughters, Sarah, Hannah and Monica Montes, all of the family home; sisters, Gilda Vincent, Mona Vasquez and Susan Montes, all of Los Angeles; brothers Charles and Manval of Los Angeles and Gilbert of Port Angeles. Funeral services will be held Fri., Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Brundage Jr. officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Feb 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTGOMERY, Ada B., age 88 of 3411 Bennett Dr., passed away Thur., May 18, (1978). Mrs. Montgomery was a 51 year resident of this community. She is survived by 2 sons, Sidney of Granger, WA, Larry of city, 3 daughters, Mrs. Joann White and Mrs. Maxine Real both of city, Mrs. Esther Harley of Sacremento (sic) Cal. 13 grandchildren3, 14 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, 1 brother Steve King in Alaska. Services Monday May 22, 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Reverand (sic) Russell Hendrickson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTGOMERY, Adeline passed away February 9, 2007. She is survived by husband Wilber, daughter Janice of Portland, OR, sons Darrell of Mojave, CA and Randy of Council Bluffs, IA and grandson Shawn of Portland, OR. At her request there will be no services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTGOMERY, Dorothy J. (Rezansoff) passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2003 at the age of 87 years, at the home of her daughter, Darlene and son-in-law Ken Carlson. Mrs. Montgomery was born on June 2, 1916 to John and Anna Rezansoff (Kazakoff) on the Family Farm, Kamsack, Sask. Canada. Mrs. Montgomery's husband, Johnny, of 49 years, predeceased her in Jan. 2000 as well as her parents, brothers, John and Fred Rezansoff, and sister Anne Lebedoff. Mrs. Montgomery is survived by daughter, Darlene and son-in- law Ken Carlson grandson, Todd and wife Michelle Carlson great-granddaughters, Taylor and Avery Carlson her sisters, Elaine Rezansoff, of Toronto, Ont. Canada and Lucille Reilkoff of Kamsack, Sask. Canada. She also leaves her "Special Cousin", Kay Sturgeoff, of Vancouver, B.C. "Special Sister-In-Law", Ruth and husband Frank Gates, of Sweet Home, Oregon along with many nieces and nephews and many other friends and family. Mrs. Montgomery will always be remembered for her warm and gentle ways and the gift of sharing throughout her life. Her greatest gifts in life were the births of her grandson and great-granddaughters. A special thank you to Drs. McAllister and Malone for their care and to Nancy, Helene, Cindy and Kate for the final days of her life. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2003 at Jerns Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with the eulogy by Gary Bass Sr. and a graveside committal following at Greenacres Cemetery. A social will follow afterwards at Greenacres for family and friends. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTGOMERY, Edie Marie, 18, 1942 Trigg Road, a lifetime Ferndale resident, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 1980). She attended Ferndale schools and is survived by her husband Alvis; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Clark; three brothers; three sisters, and her grandparents. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTGOMERY, Elizabeth Kelly died June 5, 1997 at home in San Diego, CA. Betty was born to Carolyn Haskew Dykstra and Garrett Dykstra November 27, 1912 in Bellingham, WA, and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1930. She worked for Aubert Drug, Newton's, The Circus Shop Children's store, and Wahl's Department Store in Bellingham, and owned Kelly's of Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado in the 1960's and 1970's. She was a resident of San Diego since 1981, where she continued her successful career in the fashion business, and volunteered working with children at the YMCA. Betty loved gardening, her pets, and spending time with friends and family. She is survived by her adopted family Mrs. William D. Hansen and Heidi Suni of Bellingham, Glenna Hansen of Phoenix, AZ, Julie Hansen of Monterey, CA, and her loving caregiver Carol Taylor of San Diego. Private services and interment will be at Greenacres at a later date.

MONTGOMERY, Frank, age 83, of 2211 Ellis St., passed away Sun., June 12, 1994 in Bellingham. He was born Nov. 18, 1910 in Shamrock, Texas to Monroe and Minnie (Weatherly) Montgomery. In his early years, the family moved to Brawley, Calif., where he received his education and married Lucille Ayers of Bellingham on June 27, 1934. The lived in Whatcom County for 5 years before returning to California where he worked for California Shipbuilding and for Western Pipe & Steel in the construction of oil refineries. In 1944 they returned to Bellingham and Mr. Montgomery worked for Weldit Tank & Steel for 27 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and rock hounding. They traveled in wintertime in the Southland, visiting relatives in Ark, Texas and Calif. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Bellingham and the Whatcom's Good Sam Club. Above all he was a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife Lucille of the family home; daughter Carolyn McDougle of Bellingham; son, Frank Jr. and wife Yong of Moreno Valley, CA; sister, June Bromley of Whittier, CA; 6 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 2 nieces. A memorial service will be held Fri., June 17, 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church with Rev. Cynthia Bauleke officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTGOMERY, John E. - At his request, a graveside service for John E. Montgomery will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale, with the Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Mr. Montgomery died Sunday, Jan 16, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 80. Mr. Montgomery was born to John S. and Nellie Mae (Davis) Montgomery in Bagley, Iowa. Mr. Montgomery founded Montgomery Hardwood Flooring Inc. and provided flooring services for more than 50 years. His son Floyd Montgomery, sister Mildred and brothers Denny, Wayne and Clarence Montgomery died previously. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Dorothy, of the family home; daughters Darlene Carlson of Bellingham and Nona Woodruff and Leona Biddlecome, both of Portland, Ore.; son Larry Montgomery of Bellingham; brother Wilber Montgomery of Bellingham; sister Ruth Gates of Sweet Home, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTGOMERY, Joseph, age 88 of 3411 Bennett Dr., passed away Feb. 9, (1976). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 49 years, he was a retired coalminer and a member of the United Mine Workers. Surviving wife, Ada: 2 daughters, Joann White and Maxine Real, both of Bellingham; 2 sons, Sidney Montgomery of Grange, Larry Montgomery of Bellingham; 1 brother, Cecil Montgomery, Sarasota, Florida; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Hendrickson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTHY, Annabell J., age 74, of 373 W. Pole Rd., Lynden, passed away in a local hospital, Mon., Oct. 23, 1978. A resident of the Lynden area since 1949, she was a member of the Lynden United Methodist Church, the Ten Mile Club, the Wiser Lake Community Club, Lynden Senior Activities Center and RSVP. Surviving is her husband, Charles, at home; 3 daughters, Mable Knight of Woodland, WA; Dorothy Knight of Vancouver, WA; and Ila Hammond of Juneau, Alaska; 2 sons, Charles of Tacoma and John of Auburn; 4 sisters, Viola Shey in Iowa, Vera Billman and Marvel Hughes both of B'ham and Pearl Kreuger in Iowa; 2 brothers, Roy Schmidt in Minnesota and James Schmidt in Iowa; also 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. Funeral services will be held in the Lynden United Methodist Church, Fri., Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. John Finney and Marvin Jorden officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTHY, Charles W., 85, 105 Liberty St., Lynden, died Friday (Dec. 10, 1982) in Vancouver, Wash. He was born Feb. 23, 1897 in Iowa and was a retired painter. He was a member of the painter's union local, the Ten Mile Grange, the Laurel Boy Scouts and the Lynden Senior Center. He is survived by two sons and three daughters, a brother and sister, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Wife Annabell Josie died in 1978. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in United Methodist Church of Lynden, the Rev. Thomas Carlson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Jerns &LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Dec 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTOURE, Arnold, age 78, a long time resident of Blaine, passed away Fri., Feb. 20th, (1976). A retired Ranger for the Peace Arch Park and had been a resident of Blaine since 1914. He was a member of Kulshan Lodge No. 186 F&AM. Surviving are a daughter, Frances Taylor of Tacoma; 3 sisters, Leilia Keggey of Blaine, Edith Pratt of Tacoma and Leona Kenney of DeLand, Florida. A brother David Montoure of Seattle. A granddaughter, Valerie Dillie of Davis, Calif., 2 great-grandchildren, Ben and Jessica Dillie. Funeral services to be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, Tues., Feb. 24th at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MONTUA, Hanna E. - Private family services will be held Friday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel for Hanna E. Montua, 81, of 1311 32nd St. Private burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. She died Tuesday (Nov. 30, 1982) in a local hospital. She was born Sept. 7, 1901 in Sweden, and came to the Clear Lake area of Skagit County in 1914. She came to Bellingham in 1921. She attended Faith Community Church. Survivors include four brothers, Rev. Helding Jacobson, Albert Jacobson, Carl A. Jacobson, Helmer Jacobson, and a sister Edith Peterson, all of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Dec 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOODY, Gus Moody, Cottage Grove, Oregon, age 76, passed away in that city Monday March 18, (1974). Mr. Moody has resided in Bellingham for 43 years before moving to Cottage Grove in 1972. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Edith Plummer of Cottage Grove, Oregon; Mrs. Donna DeLapp of Creswell, Oregon; also nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. Neil Braun Monday March 25 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Jones Funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1974) Ssubmitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOODY, Virginia Alzinia of 409 York St. died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1993. She was 81. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Mordhorst officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Born Sept. 8, 1912 in Bellingham to George and Edith Clevish, she worked for the Salvation Army for several years. Mrs. Moody was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Moody, on April 1, 1961. Survivors include daughter Erma Hill of Clinton, MO; adopted daughter Betty Haughney of Bellingham; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOON, Mary Anna, age 74, passed away at the family home, 800 Laurel Street, Tuesday, April 4, (1950). Mrs. Moon was the widow of the late George H. Moon, well-known building contractor, and had resided in this community for the past 49 years. Surviving relatives are one son, Clarence G.; one daughter, Mrs. George Graham; one grandson, Warren S., of Pullman, and one granddaughter, Miss Joan Graham, also of Bellingham. The Remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Saturday, April 8 at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

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MOON, Wilma F., age 68 of Bellingham, WA passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2003 in Bellingham. She was born June 4, 1935 in Loyall, KY to Edgar and Della Moore. Wilma was raised in Loyall, KY and graduated from Loyall High School. She enjoyed waitressing for many years. In later years she loved playing bingo and gambling at casinos. She enjoyed embroidery, traveling to Hawaii and Reno and was quite a country music fan. She especially liked Elvis. Wilma was a real people person and she cared about everyone. She was preceded in death by husband Dwayne Moon in 1999, daughter Vicky Tucker in 1997, brother Bob Moore and her parents. She is survived by her son James Tucker Jr. and Debbie of Idaho, daughters Connie Hickman of Bellingham, Debbie Tucker of Monroe, Stacy Henson and Tracy Feri of CA, 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, and her sister Ruth Simmons. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Westford Funeral Home.

MOORE, Ann L., 87, (of) 2726 Alderwood Ave., died Friday (November 2, 1984). Born No. 6, 1896, in Tacoma, she had lived in Bellingham since 1923. She was retired from the Bon Marche. She was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church and Adda Knox Auxiliary to St. Luke's General Hospital. She is survived by a son, two daughters, six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 5, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Anna - Graveside service for Anna Moore, age 98, formerly of 2422 Cherry St., will be Tuesday Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier. Mrs. Moore passed away Thurs. Oct. 29, 1981. She is survived by 2 step sons, Wayne Moore of Mt. Vernon and Frank Moore of Athens, Alabama; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Maye Stiles of Kalispell, Montana; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Moore was born in Welch, Minn. on Sept. 17, 1883, the daughter of Archibald and Elizabeth Black. She was raised and educated in Minn. She married William Moore in Welch, Minn. on Sept. 17, 1925. Mr. Moore preceded her in death in 1951. She had been a resident of this community since 1936. Jones Funeral Home. (From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Nov 1981)

MOORE, Arlene E. 2920 Alderwood Ave., age 57, passed away Monday, April 1, (1974). Mrs. Moore was a licensed practical nurse and was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital for many years. She was a member or Central Lutheran Church and the LPN Association. Surviving are her husband Philip; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jane Conquest, Anacortes; Mrs. Patricia Warner, City; 1 son David Moore, Bullhead City, Arizona; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Schlafman, Turtle Lake, North Dakota; Mrs. Ilo White, City; Mrs. Joy Bell Cunningham, Garrison, North Dakota; 2 brothers George Nelson, Medinah, Ill.; Wilford Nelson, Rapid City, So. Dakota. Services will be conducted by Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen and Mr. Art Olson, Thursday, April 4 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Apr 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Cyril C. - Funeral services will be Monday for Cyril C. "Doc" Moore, a grocery produce manager and former owner of Doc's Tavern in Bellingham. Services will be at 1 p.m0 at Jones Funeral Chapel, 322 E. Holly St. with Otto Zylstra, chaplain of Albert J. Hamilton American Legion Post 7, officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Road, will follow. Moore, 82, of 2400 Donovan Ave. died Wednesday (July 27, 1988) in Bellingham. He was born in Blaine July 28, 1905. Moore was a produce manager for several Seattle grocery stores before becoming produce manager for Haggen Foods in Bellingham. He also owned and operated Doc's Tavern on Prospect Street from 1964 until 1971. A U.S. Army veteran from World War II, Moore was a member of Albert J. Hamilton American Legion Post 7.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jul 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Earl C., age 71, of Bellingham, died Tuesday, December 6, 1994 in Bellingham, WA. He was born September 20, 1923 in Dallas, Texas; was a 50 year resident of Bellingham; married Jean Sansregret on December 6, 1944 in Bellingham; employed by The Firs, in maintenance, for 27 years, retiring in 1988; U.S. Navy veteran; member of Geneva Community Church; enjoyed hunting, fishing and other outdoors activities. Survived by his wife Jean of Bellingham; daughter Barbara Lipscomb and husband Michael of Bellingham; two sons, Earl Moore, Jr. of Tumwater, WA, Bob Moore and wife Julie of Bellingham; two brothers, Schubert Moore of Duncanville, TX, William Moore of Dallas, TX; 3 grandchildren, Gregg Williams, Kelli Jarratt, Jace Moore, all of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, December 10, 1994, 2 p.m. at Geneva Community Church with Rev. William Gilfillen and Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. A private burial will take place at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Earl C. Jr. - Visitation for Earl C. "Bud" Moore of Olympia will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at noon Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Moore died Saturday, Aug. 22, 1998, in Seattle. He was 51. Born Feb. 10, 1947 in Bellingham, he graduated from Western Washington University. He had worked as a juvenile rehabilitation counselor since 1974. Survivors include his mother Barbara "Jean" Moore of Bellingham; sister Barbara Lipscomb of Bellingham; brother Bob Moore of Bellingham; and several nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Edith B., age 76 of 2872 Bakerview, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, (1977). She had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1934. She is survived by 1 son, Howard Hilton Jr. of Calif.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Ellen Meusey of Portland; 1 granddaughter, Elena and 1 great granddaughter, Lelania; 1 brother, Fred Buck of Michigan; 2 sisters, Hattie Gordinie of Michigan and Beatrice Morden of Michigan. Services will be conducted Thursday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Mar 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Eliza J. passed away at her home in Bellingham on Fri., July 4, 1997. The beloved center of a large and extended family, Eliza will be sorely missed by her family, friends and neighbors. She was born March 24, 1916, in Rock Springs, WY to Emmanuel and Mary (Loss) Santuary and was the second of five daughters. In 1934, she graduated from Rock Springs High School. She married Samuel L. Moore in 1937 in Superior, Wyoming and in 1941, they moved to Bellingham. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and an active participant in her church. Eliza enjoyed music and dancing and was a lifetime member of the Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society in Frances, WA. Eliza was preceded in death by her husband in 1987, and by three of her sisters. Survived by her children: Darryl Moore & wife Doris of Bellingham, Ruthie Moore Buckner & husband Gary of Ferndale, Linda Moore Muller & Ken Marshall of Centralia; grandchildren: Anneliese, C. J., Nina, and John Muller, Dick & Regina Karuza, Cheri Swanson and fiancee, Cliff Christian, John Karuza, Rick & Ann Moore, Kevin Moore, Carin Moore, Daniel & Brenda Moore; sister, Grace Riccardo of Centralia; sister-in-law, Lois Gorden & husband Norman of California; brother-in-law, Clyde Moore & wife Mary of Ferndale; sister-in-law Ruth Sleep of South Dakota; 6 great-grandchildren; and dearest friend, Annie Remitz of California. Visitation will be held Fri., July 11, 9:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Fri., July 11, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bob Anderson and Miss Mary Hasper officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home.

MOORE, Elizabeth C., age 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in Bellingham. She was born on August 27, 1916 in Enderby, British Columbia, to Alexander and Minnie Eadie. Elizabeth married Thomas Moore on April 3, 1941 in New Westminster, B.C. Prior to raising her family, Elizabeth worked at a local store in Kelowna, B.C. She had a real gift for hospitality and loved people. She enjoyed going on picnics and liked to garden and shop. Elizabeth was an excellent cook and seamstress and she loved to bake all kinds of treats. She was a member of the Home Extension Club in Coos Bay, OR, and the Ferndale Senior Center. Elizabeth was preceded in death by eight siblings, including her twin brother. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Thomas, of the family home; son Thomas (Joy) Moore of Custer; daughter Dianne (David) Williams of Anacortes; grandson Alexander Moore; granddaughter Alisha Nielsen; and great-grandson, Colton Moore. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Home - Ferndale Chapel, with the Reverend Carl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Elizabeth Daugert of Corbett, Ore., died of leukemia Monday, Jan. 6, 1997, at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, Ore. She was 42. Mrs. Moore was raised in Bellingham and attended Western Washington University and graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She worked for the Multnomah Parks Department, taught classes in wildlife behavior and was skilled in trackingg animals. She also was an accomplished classical guitarist. Survivors include her husband, Walter Moore, of Corbett; her father, Stanley Daugert, of Bellingham; brothers Larry Daugert and Fred Daugert, both of Bellingham, and Steve Daugert of Humboldt, Calif.; one niece; and one nephew.

MOORE, Ernestine H. - A memorial gathering for Ernestine H. Moore of Bellingham will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the home of Pat Jensen, 2331 Franklin St. Mrs. Moore died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 60. Born Feb. 21, 1937, to Ernest and Helen McLaughlin Domenici in Santa Cruz, Calif., she lived in Bellingham since 1969. Mrs. Moore worked as a beautician for Bellingham Cold Storage for 13 years. Survivors include daughter Marla Moore of Santa Cruz, sisters Pat Jensen of Bellingham and Martha Miller of Stockton, Calif., one grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MOORE, Esther Amsdell, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2004. She was 88, born February 15, 1916 in Moscow, ID, to John and Ella (Pickering) Lemmon. Esther was preceded in death by her husband Thomas and two grandsons, Kevin Monaghan and Troy Moore. She is survived by her three children, Jim and wife Penny Moore, Beverly and husband Alfred Holdt; Ron and wife Diane Moore; eight grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Fleming Stanley - A memorial service for Fleming Stanley Moore of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham. Mr. Moore died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1993. He was 66. Born Aug. 15, 1927 in Kansas City, MO, he received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Kansas and a doctorate in geography from the University of Washington. Mr. Moore served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a specialist in Middle Eastern languages for the United Nations. He was a college professor in North Carolina, Michigan and, most recently, Western Washington University. At the time of his death, he was completing a 14-generation history of his family. Mr. Moore was a lifelong member The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, and a member of the Bellingham branch church. He loved classical music and opera, playing organ for the Christian Science Church in Mount Vernon for many years. He enjoyed reading and gardening, and was fluent in many languages. A sailor, he was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club. Survivors include cousins in Colorado, Utah and California; godson Lars Mellander of Boston; and close friends Laurie Freeman of Burlington, David and Becky Mellander of Bellingham, Marion Ford of White Rock, B.C., Kirstin Mellander of Seattle, and Erik Mellander, Ellen Mellander and Kyle Mellander all of Yakima.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, James Polk born October 17, 1909 and passed away February 15, 1999, just eight months from 90 years old. He was one of ten children born to James and Ella Moore. His one surviving sibling, Dora Garrison of Oceanside, California, is 92. He was born at home in Claude, Texas and came to Washington in the 1930s. He worked for Georgia Pacific in Bellingham from 1935 until his retirement in 1974. He was active in the early labor movement and in the 1950s helped start a credit union, now called GA PAC. He was always proud of his union and credit union involvement. His work in the Birchwood Presbyterian Church as a Deacon and Trustee was also a significant part of his life. His wife of 52 years, Josephine, died in 1992. He has two children, Robert Haw of Bellevue and Sarah Richardson of Seattle; six grandchildren, Michelle, Joshua, Anna and Meaghan Richardson and Mikell Haw; one great-grandchild, Kyle Dixon. Graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, February 20, 1999, at 11:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Tim Lann officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, James T. - Visitation for James Taylor Moore of Bellingham will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Jerns Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Allan Porterfield officiating. Mr. Moore died Saturday, Jan 29, 2000 at his home. He was 62. Born May 26, 1936, to Harry and Nan A. (Taylor) Moore in Anaheim, Calif, he had a lifetime involvement in the vending and entertainment industry. Mr. Moore married Bettie L. Alexander. Before moving to Whatcom County in 1979, he was president of Rowe Service Company in Southern California for many years. From 1982 to 1999, he was the owner and operator of Raintree Car Wash of Bellingham and Gemini Enterprises. An avid golfer, he enjoyed his Sudden Valley home and view of Lake Whatcom and the golf course. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Eric S. Moore of Seattle, Jeffrey and Brian Moore, both of California, Mark D. Moore of Georgia and Blaine A. Moore of Florida; daughter Sheryl L. Herberston of Georgia; his mother of California; and 11 grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Joan Faye – Visitation for Joan Faye Moore of Sumas will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at noon Saturday at Living Water Fellowship in Bellingham with the Rev. Ronnie Davis officiating. Mrs. Moore died Saturday, March 18, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 57. Born July 4, 1942, in Cincinnati to Clifton and Catherine (Foster) Clowers, she moved to Whatcom County in March 1997 from Ringgold, GA. She married Edward M. Moore on July 10, 1999 in Bellingham. A member of Living Water Fellowship, she enjoyed dancing, camping and flower gardening. Survivors include her husband; daughter Jewel Goodman of Sumas; son James Pyles of Aynor, SC; stepson Terry Moore of Sumas; stepdaughters Lori Moore and Tammy Meier, both of Ferndale, and Patricia Moore of Utah; sisters Julia Stevens of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Hilda Clowers of Florida; brother Freddie Clowers of Chattanooga; and 23 grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Joseph A., DMD, age 89, of Bellingham, died January 21, 1998 at St. Francis Extended Care Center in Bellingham. Dr. Moore was born on January 18, 1909 in Bristow, Nebraska to parents James Kennedy Moore and Alice (Hitchcock) Moore. He was raised in Eugene, Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon Medical School in 1935. In 1936, he came to Bellingham where he began his practice. At the onset of World War II, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served until 1945 as Lt. Commander in the Medical Corps. After WWII, he located in Seattle and later Bremerton. After his retirement he lived in Bellingham and Palm Desert, CA. Dr. Moore was a member of the American Dental Association, the Washington Dental Association, the Bellingham Yacht Club, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, the Elks Club and the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Relatives include his daughters, Margaret Brennan of San Francisco, California and Susan Walters of San Carlos, California. The extended family includes grandchildren, Padraic Joseph Brennan and Erin Moore Breenan both of San Francisco; nieces Jean Pearson of Greenville, SC and Gail Wright of Spokane, WA and nephew James Kennedy Moore of Incline Village, NV. Dr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife Ella Mae (Jerns) Moore and brothers Vice Admiral French R. Moore of Irvine, CA and Dr. Harry N. Moore of Seattle. A memorial gathering will be at the home of Dr. Moore at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 1998. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

MOORE, Josephine C. - Longtime Whatcom County resident Josephine C. "Jo" Moore, of 2832 Cottonwood Ave., died Wednesday, March 4, 1992, in a Bellingham care facility. She was 77. She was born Oct. 6, 1914 in Harlan [Cleon Twp], Mich., to Edgar and Maude Benson. She moved to Whatcom County in 1930. She married James P. Moore in 1940 in Seattle. He survives her at the family home. Mrs. Moore enjoyed her home and family. She was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Other survivors include daughters Sara Richardson of Seattle and Roberta Haw of Bellevue, brother Mark Benson of Foster City, Calif., sisters Clara White of Burlingame, Calif., Mabel Durrett of Concord, Calif., and Frankie Bergerson of Warrenton, Ore., and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Birchwood Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Tim Lann and Bud Lee will officiate. Her ashes will be place in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Mar 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Michael G., of Ferndale died at home of cancer Monday, April 7, 1997. He was 47. A memorial gathering will be announced. Born April 12, 1949, to Logan and Loraine Littig Moore in Long Beach, Calif., he lived in Whatcom County for 17 years. Mr. Moore graduated from Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif., and from Cal-Western Law School in San Diego. He was executive director of Whatcom Self-Help Homes in Bellingham. He enjoyed kayaking, Tibetan Buddhism and discussing social and political issues. Survivors include his parents of Oceanside, Calif., brother Scott Moore of Fountain Valley, Calif., and three nieces. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

MOORE, Pearl A., age 92, of 700 32nd St., passed away Sat., May 19, 1979. A lifetime resident of this community, she was a member of Rebekah Lodge and is survived by 1 son, Cyril "Doc" Moore and daughter in law Jean, of city. 2 daughters: Mildred Brock of city and Mrs. Wilma Johnson of Ferndale. Son-in-law, J. J. Oschszner of Long Beach, Calif. 1 brother, Calvin "Jack" Barnhardt of Jefferson, Oregon. 1 sister, Mrs. Gertrude Barker of Lacey. 3 granddaughters; Donna Lee MacDonald and Betty Todahl both of B'ham. and Darlene Norsby of Sitka, Alaska. 15 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thur. May 24, at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 May 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Philip L., 78, of 2920 Alderwood Ave. died Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994, in Bellingham. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Friends and family members are invited to a gathering after the burial in the Central Lutheran Church social room. Mr. Moore was born April 9, 1915 in Arlington, SD to John and Elsie Moore. He graduated from high school in Turtle Lake, ND. He married Arlene Nelson on May 30, 1937 in Turtle Lake. They moved to Washington in 1948. He worked for Safeway stores for 37 years and was a member of Central Lutheran Church. He moved to Bellingham in 1961. After his wife died, he married Ilo May White on May 17, 1975 in Bellingham. He also was preceded in death by his daughter Susan Stace, brothers Herb and Kenneth and sisters Lucille Timm and Jean Schilling. Survivors include his wife, Ilo May; son David of Baker, Nev; daughters Jane Conquest and Patricia Warner of Bellingham; sisters Fern Nelson, Jeanette Scholl, and Betty Kvamme; brothers Glen and Gerald; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jan 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Rolland F., age 74, of 3014 Elizabeth St., passed away Thurs., Dec. 14, 1978. Mr. Moore was a 50 yr. resident of the Community and a retired mechanic and operator in heavy construction. He is survived by his step-mother Mrs. Anna Moore of city. 2 brothers: Wayne R. of Mt. Vernon and Frank of Winchester Kentucky. Sister, Mrs. Maye Stiles of Kalispell, Montana. Numberous (sic) nieces and nephews. At his request there will be no funeral service. Cremation service Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Ron, of Bellingham, WA, left his earthly home and entered Heaven on December 29, 2004, after suffering a massive heart attack on December 20. We rejoice that his faith has become sight and that he is in the presence of Jesus Christ. Ron was born in Bellingham on April 18, 1945, to Tom and Esther Moore, both of whom preceded him in death, as well as two nephews, Kevin Monaghan and Troy Moore. Ron graduated from Mt. Baker High School. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he married Diane Hammer on May 15, 1964. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with dear friends, Luke and Elaine Nims, on a seven-week road trip this summer. Ron was a loving and faithful husband, committed father, and dedicated grandfather who spent countless hours with those he loved. He was always willing to help wherever he could and had a "Mr. Fix-it" reputation with his close family. Ron drove truck for 36 years, owned and operated Northwoods Trucking, Inc. He was an active member of Silver Beach Community Church, where he served in many capacities. Ron's absence will be deeply felt by the love of his life, Diane; daughter Marti and her husband Garth, grandchildren: Jessica, Cody and Kelsey Kneer; son Tyler, grandchildren Kyle, Alan, Amanda, and Scott Moore; daughter-in-law Kathy and husband Brian, grandson Gabe Morris; parents-in-law Bill and Evelyn Hammer; brother Jim Moore and wife Penny; sister Beverly and husband Al Holdt; extended family and dear friends.

MOORE, Samuel Leroy, 69, of 1522 Alabama St., died Friday (Oct. 9, 1987) in Bellingham. Mr. Moore was born December 6, 1917, in Oakley, Wyo. and moved to Bellingham in October 1941. He entered the U.S. Army in 1945 after working as a coal miner and became a machinist after leaving the army. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. Survivors include his wife Eliza J. Moore of the family home; a son Darryl L. Moore of Lynden; two daughters Ruthie K. Medema of Bellingham and Linda Ann Muller of Centralia; a brother Clyde E. Moore of Ferndale; two sisters Ruth Sleep of Spearfish, SD and Lois Gorden of Sonoma, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Oct 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOORE, Thomas Patrick - A memorial service for Thomas Patrick Moore of Blaine was held Tuesday at Northwood Allicance Church with the Revs. Becky Lipton and Larry Reynolds officiating. Mr. Moore died Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997, in Blaine. He was 60. Born Aug. 30, 1936, in Anderson, Ind., to Paul and Boots Shore Moore, he moved to Blaine in May 1993. A member of Northwood Alliance Church, he owned and operated ATM Eagle Banking Machine. He also worked for "giving trees" at Christmas time and for the Back-To-School supply drive, and enjoyed traveling to Mount Baker. Survivors include his wife, Lynda Moore of the family home; sons David P. Moore of Indiana and Kelly Vargo and David Vargo, both of Blaine; daughter Jennifer Vargo of Blaine; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.

MOORE, Walter E., formerly of Bellingham, died of Cancer Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997, in Aberdeen. He was 70. A private service was held. Born Jan. 31, 1927, to Walter and Rose Moore in Picher, Okla., he served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Mr. Moore owned the Charolais Motel in Nampa, Idaho, and the Walt Moore insurance agency. He also sold stocks, cars and advertising. Active in league bowling in the 1950s and 1960s in Bellingham, he also enjoyed painting, gardening, storytelling, trivia and fishing the lake and rivers of Idaho. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Ventura. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the family home; daughters Cheryl McBride, Stacey Moore, Kym Goes Behind and Suzanne Uhrig; brother Ernie Moore of Ocean Shores, sister Virginia Moore of California; and eight grandchildren.

MOORS, Catherine J., age 85 years, Route 3, Bellingham, passed away (March 30, 1946) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. May E. Cannon, 708 Carolina Street, following a lingering illness. Mrs Moors had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 44 years and was a member of the Methodist Church, Boston, N. Dakota; of the Ladies' Aid at Rome Dairymen's Association. Surviving relatives include two son's. Clarence D. Moors, Bow, Wash., Claude, of Route 3, Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Campbell and Mrs., May E. Cannon, both of Bellingham; one sister Mrs J. A. Godkin, of Calgary, Alberta; two brothers, Wilson and Fred Kellar, both of Ontario, Canada; sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, April 2. Ritualistic services of the Rome Grange were be held at the graveside in Hopewell Cemetery.

MOORS, Clarence, 82, a resident of Bow, died Tuesday, July 2, 1974 at United General Hospital. He Was born April 28, 1892, in Barton, ND and came to Washington in 1900. He was married to Ida Mae Bridges on Jan. 31, 1924 in New Westminster, B.C. The couple resided in Bow for the past 50 year. Mr. Moors was an Army Veteran of World War I. He was a retired shingle sawyer. He was a member of Shingle Weavers Local 2580 in Everett, and a charter member of Burlington Lodge 254, Free and Accepted Masons. Survivors include his widow, Ida Mae of Bow; three sons, Burton and Robert, both of Bow and Cecil Raper of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Kathryn) Severson of Mount Vernon; 11 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Gertrude Campbell of Bellingham; and one brother, Claude Moors of Rome, Whatcom County. Funeral services for Clarence Moors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 6, 1974 at Hulbush chapel with George Wiseman of the Bow Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow in the Bow Cemetery.

MOORS, David, aged 82 years, Route 3, city (Bellingham) passed away in a Bellingham hospital (Feb. 3, 1941) after an illness of several months. He had resided in Whatcom county thirty-nine years and was a member of the Methodist Church, Barton, N. Dakota; and the Rome Grange and Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. Survivors are the widow, Catherine; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Campbell and Mrs. May E. Connors, Route 3, city; two sons. Clarence D. Moors of Bow, Claude, Route 3, city; seventeen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being completed at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home.

MOORS, Ida May, age 92 of Bow died Tues, Sept 10,1985 in a Burlington nursing home. She was born Nov 1, 1892 in Gower, MO. Her marriage to George Raper took place Aug 23, 1911 in Bellingham. Mr Raper died in 1921. She was married to Clarence D. Moors on Jan 31, 1924 in New Westminster, B. C. Mr. Moors died in 1974. Mrs. Moors cane to the Rome area of Whatcom County in 1906 with her parents, the late John and Ellen Bridges. She had made her home at Bow since 1924. She was a member of the Bow Church of Christ and the Bow Women's Club. Surviving are 1 daughter and son-in-law Kathryn and Harold Severson, Mt. Vernon; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil and Ruth Raper, B'ham, Burton and Mona Moors, Holland, MI and Robert D. and Norma Moors, Bow: 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 1 brother and sister-in-law, Ellis and Belle Bridges, Wilmington, NC. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter Dorothy Raper and 1 brother, Elmer Bridges. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Sat., at the Bow Cemetery, George Wiseman of the Bow Church of Christ will officiate. Friends may call at Hulbush Funeral Home. Burlington until 12 noon Saturday.

MOQUIN, Kay Healy (August 16, 1937-December 28, 2006) 69, died surrounded by her family at her Chuckanut Mountain home in Bellingham, WA, on Thursday, December 28, 2006. A virus following cancer treatments caused her death. To the end, Kay had an open, soaring spirit that lifted all around her. Following her 1937 birth in Detroit to Byron and Dorothy Carse, Kay was raised in Michigan where she graduated from Kingswood High School and earned a BA in History of Art from the University of Michigan in 1959. She earned an AA degree at Bennet Junior College in NY. At each institution, Kay was a student leader. Encouraged by her Father, Kay traveled solo around the world before leaving college. The adventure heightened her social consciousness and self-reliance. After marrying Robert H. Healy in 1960 and moving to Grosse Pointe where they raised their two children, Kay served as the President of the Junior League of Detroit and as a Director of The Association of the Junior Leagues of America. Following a period of racial violence in Detroit, Kay helped drive redevelopment projects in the city. She married D. Andrew Moquin in 1986, and they traveled extensively abroad. In 1990, the couple relocated to Washington State for its natural splendor. Andrew and Kay helped found the Bellingham Festival of Music amongst their other community and philanthropic roles. Kay's work with the Bellingham Arts Commission earned her the Mayor's Arts Award. Her own art will be exhibited in Bellingham on January 30 and 31. Having owned and run thriving interior design businesses in Grosse Pointe and Bellingham, Kay demonstrated that she was both creative and productive. Her publicly recognized residential work improved hundreds of lives. Kay will be remembered for colorfully celebrating any and every occasion with a child's enthusiasm. The variety and longevity of her many friendships is a testament to her unbounded love of people and life itself. Kay is survived by her husband, D. Andrew Moquin; daughter Julia Healy; son Robert (Amy) Healy; and grandchildren Wren and Ann, all of Bellingham; and sister Barbara (Frank) Seichter of Rochester Hills, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, January 12 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORABITO, Joseph "Joe", age 70, of 2350 Douglas Road, Ferndale, passed away March 27, 1981. He was born Sept. 17, 1910, in Reggio Calabria, Italy. He came to Ferndale from Olean, New York in 1954. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. He participated in the Ferndale Jet Oldsters. He spent many hours fishing along the Nooksack River. He is survived by his wife Mamie of Ferndale, three daughters and sons-in-law, Sondra & William Hatzell of Ferndale, Susan & Mike Harrington of Ferndale and Sally-Jo & Ken Bakken of Everson; two brothers, James of Hicksville, Long Island, New York and Frank of Olean, New York; a sister Nancy Casella of Kenmore, New York; and five grandchildren. Vigil services will be held today at 7:30 p.m. at Moles Funeral home. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by Father Phillip Bloom at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Mar 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORABITO, Mamie, age 66, of 2070 Washington Street, Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 1983. Mamie came to Ferndale in 1954 from Olean, New York with her husband Joe who preceded her in death on March 27, 1981. She was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, Ferndale, the Ferndale Jet Oldsters and is survived by 3 daughters, Sondra and her husband her husband William Hatzell of Ferndale; Susan and her husband Mike Harrington of Ferndale; Sally Jo and her husband Ken Bakken of Everson; her mother, Santulla Fuoco of Bradford, Penn.; 2 brothers, John and Robert Fuoco, both of Bradford; 1 sister, Laura Samuelson of Bradford; 6 grandchildren. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by Father Jack Buckalew Friday, March 25 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORALL, John Morall, age 75 years, passed away at his residence, 1220 High Street, Wednesday, October 10, (1945) following a lingering illness. Mr. Morall had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 32 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church in Sweden, where all his surviving relatives reside. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, October 13 at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Clarence Haugen. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, October 12, 1945)

MORALL, Pete Morall, aged 73, 907 Otis Street, a resident of Bellingham for the past thirty-two years, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, May 22, (1944) after an illness of two months. He is survived by one brother, John, of Bellingham; a sister and numerous other relatives in Sweden. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 23, 1944)

MORBERG, Carl Martin, age 70, of 2530 Nevada St., passed away in a local hospital Friday Dec. 28, (1973). A resident of Bellingham for the past 32 years, he was a retired plywood millworker, a member of the Faith Lutheran Church and the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Vasa. Surviving are his wife Elsa; 2 sons, Edward of Blaine; and Carl S., of Kirkland; also a sister in Sweden and 5 grandchildren. Funeral service will be held in the Faith Lutheran Church, Monday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. with Rev. E. E. Olsenius officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Dec 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORBERG, Elsa Katrina, age 81, of 2530 Nevada St., Bellingham, passed away Sun., Aug. 4th in a local hospital. She was born April 18, 1904 in Sweden, came to the United States in 1928, settled in Aberdeen, WA where she lived until moving to Bellingham in 1941. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church and Vasa Lodge. She is survived by 2 sons, Edward and his wife Abbie of Blaine, Carl and his wife Louise of Kirkland; brother, Einar Nyholm and 2 sisters, Margaret Gustaffson and Ellen Schultz, all of Sweden; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thurs. Aug. 8, 10 a.m. in the Faith Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Greenacres Cemetery with Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating. Visitation hours will be Tues. 4-8 p.m. and Wed. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Jerns & LeVeck Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOREAU, Arthur III - Former Washington State representative, Arthur Moreau III, died Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Art, the son of Arthur Moreau, Jr., and Mercedes Park Moreau, was born December 3, 1936, in Bellingham, Washington. Graduating from Ferndale High School, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force. Art retired in 2001 after working for Georgia-Pacific for 42 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Donald Tesdall, Robert Tesdall and Richard Tesdall. Art is survived by his wife of 26 years, Dorothy of the family home; his children, Suzanne Moreau, Kimberlee Mead (Lindsay), Cindy Brewer, Randy Brewer (Julie), Lora Dowd (Jim), Tony Brewer; as well as grandchildren Jessica Mead, Tim White, Ryan Mead, Tessa Brewer, Alexis Fenton, Treven Brewer, Taran Brewer, Chandler Dowd and Stephen Arthur Moreau. Sister-in-law Ruby Tesdal, niece Teri Sartori-Tesdall, and nephew Paul Tesdall also survive him. A prayer service will be held Thursday, April 20, 2006, 7 pm at Jerns Funeral Chapel, Bellingham, Washington. A funeral mass will be held at 12 noon, Friday, April 21, 2006 at Sacred Heart Parish, Bellingham, Washington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOREAU, Arthur George "Joe" age 88 of Bellingham, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 in Bellingham. He was born July 25, 1917 in Crookston, Minnesota to Arthur George and Laura (Chappius) Moreau. As a boy he was known as Joe Anderson. Joe came to Washington State in 1922 settling in Whatcom County in 1924. As a teenager he worked on the original Hovander Farm in Ferndale. He also worked for various companies in the county throughout his life, including Columbia Valley Lumber and retired in 1982 after more than 25 years from Columbia Cement. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1975, and by brothers George and Everett Moreau, sister Agnes Louise Barlindal and infant son Robert. Joe is survived by sons Arthur Moreau and wife Cindy of Billings, Montana; Richard Moreau and wife Camille of Loomis, Washington; John Moreau and wife DeAnn of Belfair, Washington; Gene Moreau and wife June of Montana; David Moreau and wife Brenda of Bellingham; Gerry Moreau and wife Connie; and Delbert Moreau and wife Judy Dupont both of Ferndale; daughter Annette Moreau and husband Josh Townsend of Maple Falls. And 29 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Dad enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, family camping trips and barbeques. He was an avid gardener, growing a vegetable garden every year including this year. Dad also enjoyed plants and trees and had planted several varieties of specimen trees in his yard. Among his other hobbies were woodworking, reading and bird watching. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOREAU, Mercedes - Services for Mercedes Moreau, 81, Bellingham, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Pat Ritter officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. She died Monday (Aug. 23, 1982) in a local nursing home. A local resident most of her life, she was born Aug. 2, 1901, in North Dakota. She attended the Catholic Church. She was a well-known pianist in Bellingham and Whatcom County and was a charter member of Musicians Union Local 451. Survivors include two sons, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOREAU, Audrey Thelma, age 54 of 4491 Curtis Rd., Bellingham, passed away Sat., Mar. 1, (1975). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 38 years, Mrs. Moreau had been active in Camp Fire Girls, 4-H and scouting activities. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; 7 sons, Arthur Jr. of Billings, Montana, John of Bremerton, Richard, Gene, David, Gerald and Delbert all of Bellingham; 1 daughter Annette of Bellingham; 1 sister Shirley Davis of Randle, Wash. and 9 grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tues., Mar 4 at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home at 12:30.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOREAU, Florence L., 62, of 1323 Franklin St., died Monday (May 4, 1981). She was born April 29, 1919 in Wisconsin, and had been a Bellingham resident for 38 years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, George, three sons, a grandson, three brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Cordell Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 May 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORELL, Anna Evalyn - Memorial services for Anna Evalyn Jackson Morell, 88, of Portland, Ore., a homemaker and former teacher in Acme, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jon Aldrich officiating. Private family burial services will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Morell died Sunday (Oct.22, 1989) in Portland. She was born March 26, 1901, in Pueblo, Colo, and moved to Whatcom County in 1915. On Mach 30, 1923, in Kelso, she married Chester Morell, who died in 1980. Mrs. Morell, a Presbyterian, lived 56 years in Bellingham before moving to Portland. Mrs. Morell received her teaching certificate from the former Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University, and taught in Redondo Beach, Wash., Acme and Kelso. Her son, Herbert W. Morell, died in 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Chappo of Portland; two sisters, Fay Burnette of Fort Myers, Fla., and Ruby Bradley of Seattle; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Oct 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORELL, Chester, 83, of 2926 Nevada St., died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1980). He was born Dec. 7, 1896, in Snohomish, and had been a local resident since 1932. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 231. He is survived by his wife, Anna, a daughter, a sister-in-law, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Oct 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORELLI, Florence M., age 57 of 6957 Everson Goshen Rd., Everson, passed away Monday, June 14, (1976) in a Seattle hospital. A 4 year resident of Whatcom County, Mrs. Morelli was a retired practical nurse and was a member of the Church of Christ in California and also a member of the Whatcom County Chapter of the Northwest Kidney Foundation. She was married to Charles Morelli on June 6, 1974 in Blaine. She is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck); 4 sons, Robert Zimmerman of Ferndale, Gordon Zimmerman of Venus, Calif., Alvin Zimmerman of Ontario, Calif., Kim Zimmerman of Everson; also a stepson, Tom Morelli of Everson; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Phyllis Seldomridge of Bellingham; a brother, Floyd Gilbert in Omaha, Neb.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hatton in Garden Grove, Calif. and Mrs. Ila Terrill in Portland, Ore.; 13 grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 17 at 1 p.m. in the Enterprise Cemetery with Pastor Ronald Slater officiating. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOREAU, George Joseph, age 78, of 1323 Franklin Street, passed away Monday, April 15 1991. Born April 28, 1912 in Minnesota, he was a Whatcom County resident for over 50 years, and a resident of Bellingham for 44 years; worked for Burlington Northern over 30 years, retiring in 1974; World War II, U.S. Army, veteran. Preceded in death by his wife Florence in 1981. Survived by 3 sons, Frank Moreau and Ed Moreau, both of Bellingham, Paul Moreau of Minneapolis, MN; two brothers, Art Moreau of Bellingham, Everett Moreau of Federal Way, WA; 1 grandson, Jeff Moreau of Seattle; 1 granddaughter, Erica Moreau of Bellingham. Funeral service Friday, April 19, 1991, 1 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Virgil Vater, Grace Baptist Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOREN, Walter C., Dr. "Mike", a doctor, surgeon, and Bellingham resident for 41 years, died in Seattle Saturday (Aug. 17, 1974) at the age of 66. Mr. Moren, who lived at 1021 17th, Bellingham, was a past president of the Whatcom County Medical Society, had worked with the Whatcom County Orthopedic Association since 1934 and had served for 12 years on the Bellingham Planning Commission. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bellingham, Kiwanis and was an army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his widow Eleanor; three daughters, Mrs. May Ann Ginggold, Los Angles, Calif.; Mrs. Sally Lindman, Woodinville; and Mrs. Nsancy Conner Bend, Ore.; seven grandchildren and one brother, R. D. Moren, Sacramento. Services will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenacress Memorial Park under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Aug 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGAN, Elizabeth F., age 79, a recent resident of Everson, WA, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 1, 2005. Elizabeth was born July 7, 1926, in Bridgend, South Wales, to Rudolph and Beatrice Winn. Elizabeth married John Jenkins in 1948 and was widowed in 1951. She attended teaching school and taught domestic science for several years in Great Britain. In October 1953, she married Frank "Tony" Morgan, the love of her life. Elizabeth and Tony lived in Malaysia for 23 years until his death in 1976. She then lived in Bath, England and retired on the Isle of Man. Elizabeth recently immigrated to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Everson. Elizabeth loved life and was devoted to her family. She had many hobbies and talents, including sewing, painting, spinning, cooking and singing. She traveled the world and loved to spend time with her family in Whatcom County. She made many friends in the area during her visits over the years and while attending Nooksack Valley Baptist Church during the last several months. Elizabeth is survived by her son Paul Morgan and his wife Nancy in Kissimmee, FL; her daughter Linda Prichard and husband William of Everson; her granddaughters Rachel and Lydia; and her beloved cat Rosie. Elizabeth was a spirited and courageous lady who faced hardships with a smile on her face. Those of us who had the privilege of knowing Elizbeth will greatly miss her and will cherish the memories of the special times we spent with such an extraordinary lady. A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, November 7 at 2 p.m. at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGAN, Harold LeRoy, 76, of Whitney, TX, passed away on Saturday, June 25, (2005) at Lake Whitney Medical Center. A service will be held on Thursday, August 11, at 1 p.m. at the Stillwater section at Greenacres Cemetery, with Pastor Delaine Bailey officiating. Mr. Morgan was born on December 28, 1928, in Selma, California, the son of Robert Filmore and Mary Anna (Arrants) Morgan. He married Ruby Clay on November 8, 1949, in Avenal, California. He worked with music and youth in several churches and was involved in the ministry for 52 years. He loved to sing and played bass in a back-up band for Bob Wills. He had almost completed his Doctorate in Ministry. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Douglas Morgan, and two brothers, Harry Morgan and Dale Morgan. Survivors include wife Ruby Morgan of Whitney, TX, brother Robert Morgan of Tacoma, granddaughter Valorie Siewert of Bellingham, and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGAN, Larry Douglas "Doug", 36, Bellingham, died in Longview Monday (March 30, 1987) after a long illness. He was born Aug. 5, 1950 in Coalinga, Calif. and had been a Whatcom County resident since 1958. He was a 1968 graduate of Ferndale High School and was a professional musician for many years. Mr. Morgan attended the Evangelical Free Church in Bellingham. Survivors include a daughter, Valorie Morgan of Lynden; his parents, the Rev. Harold Morgan and Ruby Morgan of Castle Rock; his grandmothers, Alma Clay of Lynden and Ann Morgan of Selma, Calif.; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Evangelical Free Church, with the Rev. Gus Bess officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGAN, Nicholas (Nick), age 57, passed away suddenly at his home in Bellingham on April 12, 2005. He was born December 9, 1947, in Bremerton, WA. Nick worked all over the US in the construction trade as an ironworker. He was always a free spirit who loved the outdoors. After high school, he played semi-pro baseball for a time. He enjoyed playing pool, watched all sports, and was ecstatic when Boston won the World Series. He was preceded in death by his mother Nancy Marshall and is survived by John Marshall. He is also survived by his children, Nichole McKernan and Robert (Kristi) Ladd; brother Howard (Sue) Morgan of Bellingham; sister Vickie (Bob) Wooten of Wetumpka, AL; brothers Steve (Kaye) Marshall of Bellingham and James (Elizabeth) Marshall of Keizer, OR. Nick was very proud of his eight grandchildren who were always happy to find cookies in his house. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. He remained close with extended family in Boston, California, Arizona, and Washington. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family – forever. A celebration of Nick's life will be held at Steve Marshall's home at 12 Noon on Tuesday, April 19, 2005.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Apr 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGAN, Ryan Patrick, age 17, passed away at home in Bellingham, Washington, on April 23, 2005. Ryan was born in Bellingham on April 2, 1988, and attended Squalicum High School. Ryan was the beloved son of Dennis and Stephanie Morgan. His paternal grandparents are E. Buford Morgan and Mary Morgan of Mesquite, Texas; his maternal grandparents, Joan and James Gillespie preceded him in death. Ryan is survived by his older sister, Kimberly Morgan Taddonio and her husband, Mike; his older brother, Alan Morgan; and his younger sister, Amanda Morgan. He had a nephew, Bradley, and niece, Faith, whom he loved, as well as numerous other family members. A highlight of Ryan's life was traveling to Nicaragua with Explorations Academy for a month in 2005 rebuilding an orphanage. He loved his friends and family, paint-balling, camping, scuba diving, DJing, and swimming at Whatcom Falls Park. Ryan will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:30 until the time of funeral service and funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Don Hooser of the United Church of God officiating. Interment will follow in Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGANTHALER, Rosa, 86, of Route 3, died Saturday in a local hospital. Mrs. Morganthaler had lived in Whatcom county since 1899. She is survived by one son, Robert, and three grandchildren, all of Bellingham. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home, the Rev. Bertha Broyles officiating. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 1953) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGANTI, Michael Steven, age 21, of Fresno, Calif. died Wed. Dec. 17, 1980. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn Van Duyne of Fresno, Calif.; his father Nello Morganti of Puyallup; Grandparents, Archie and Geneva Davis of Burlington, Leo and Mary Peierra of Puyallup; 3 sisters, Vikke Van Duyne, Fresno, Calif.; Connie Savelly of Grass Valley, Calif.; Collette Van Duyne of San Jose, Calif.; Aunt and Uncle Bill and Fran Davis of City; numerous other relatives in the State of Washington. Graveside services with (sic) be held Mon., Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Dec 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGENTHALER, Carrie Estella, age 91, of Bellingham, passed away Tues., Mar. 7, 2000, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was born Sept. 23, 1908, in Van Zandt to Alexander and Lillie (Allen) Hamilton, one of seven children: Russell, Ora, Ellis, Donald, Kenneth, Evelyn and Bernice. She lived most of her life in Whatcom County. Carrie married Fanton Floyd Morgenthaler and he preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 1971. She was a hard worker her entire life. In addition to "housewife" duties, she helped on the farm and picked ferns for floral use. In later life, she volunteered a the Bellingham Senior Center, Wise Buys, and most recently by sewing labels for project "Warm Up." She is survived by her son, Ronald Morgenthaler of Camano Island; granddaughter, Kathryn Highlander of Friday Harbor; great grandson, Eric Frazier of Bellingham; sister, Bernice Minge of Bellingham; brother Kenneth Hamilton of Bellingham and numerous other family members. A memorial service will be held Tues., Mar. 14, 10:30 a.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Rex Watt officiating. Inurnment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral. br>(From The Bellingham Herald, March 12, 2000) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

MORGENTHALER, Charles Morgenthaler, age 64, of 2510 Nevada Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, October 6, (1948). Mr. Morgenthaler had been a resident of this community for the past 47 years and leaves to survive his mother, Mrs. Rose Morgenthaler, at home; one brother, Robert; one aunt, Mrs. Bertha Morgenthaler, and one uncle, Ernest Morgenthaler, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Bertha Broyles, Friday, October 8, at 3 p.m. Cremation. Please omit flowers.
(From The Bellingham Herald. 7 Oct 1948) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGENTHALER, Elizabeth, age 85, of 4794 Everson-Goshen Rd., Bellingham, passed away Saturday, November 12, 1994 at a local convalescent center. Born May 17, 1909 in Spooner, WI to Gustov and Anna (Pierson) Schultz, she moved to Whatcom County at two years of age. She married Robert Morgenthaler on Sept. 19, 1928 in Tacoma and he preceded her in death in 1964. She worked at Kales Cannery in Everson for many years and was the first woman to be hired at the Bellingham Post Office and retired from there in 1976. Mrs. Morgenthaler attended the Rome Community Bible Chapel. Survived by her daughter, Betty Pendleton of Bellingham; 2 sons, Wilfred and wife Harriet Morgenthaler an Clarence and wife Norma Morgenthaler, all of Bellingham; sister-in-law, Anna Schultz of Woodland, WA; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. Louis Yost will be officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Nov 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORGENTHALER, Wilfred Herman "Will", age 69, loving husband and father, went to be with the Lord on Friday June 18, 1999 after a heroic battle with cancer. Will was born February 10, 1930 in Bellingham to Robert and Elizabeth (Schultz) Morgenthaler. He married Harriet Verduin on August 21, 1952 in Whatcom County after graduating from Mt. Baker High School. He attended WSU earning a degree in Dairy Husbandry and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Will served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force which also included tours of duty in Japan, Vietnam and Korea. He received numerous medals and awards, and retired with the rank of Major in 1975. Will enjoyed his retirement, spending time with his family, mission work, traveling, square dancing, fishing, hunting, and house painting with his wife and sister-in-law. Will is survived by his devoted wife Harriet; brother Clarence Morgenthaler and his wife Norma of Bellingham; sister Betty Pendleton of Bellingham; daughters Wanda Cucinotta and her husband Bob of Lummi Island, and Susan Sebastian and her husband Brian of Bellingham; granddaughter Leah; grandsons Sullivan, Anthony, Chris, Josh, Lucas, Christopher, Peter, Caleb, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 24 at Silver Beach Community Church. There will be refreshments following the service. Abe Friesen, a retired Missionary, will be officiating both services with the assistance of Pastor Steve Balvanz of Silver Beach Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORISSET, Camille J., age 84 of Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham, Tuesday, January 13, 2009. He was born May 5, 1924 in Quebec, Canada to parents, Jules J. and Marie L. (Roy) Morisset. After graduation from High School Camille moved to British Columbia and eventually to the United States were he traveled all over with his wife Eileen to various Commercial Construction Jobs Retiring in 1984. Camille had been an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale since 1984, and was the Church custodian for many years and was active in the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife M. Eileen, sisters in Canada and nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, January 17, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5781 Hendrickson Ave., Ferndale with Fr. Tim Sauer and Khanh Nguyen Celebrants. Inurnment at a later date in Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Arrangements under the care of Valley Funeral & Cremation Service, Guide Meridian and King Tut Roads.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORISSET, Maura Eileen, age 92 of Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. She was born June 7, 1917 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada to parents Alexander L. and Florence (Magee) McDermot. After graduating from High School Maura worked for the Hudson Bay Company for several years. She met and married Camille Joseph Morisset in 1955 and they were together for 53 years. Maura loved traveling with her husband all over the United States with his Job, she would volunteer in the various cities were they lived. They retired to Ferndale in 1984 and were active members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters for 47 years. Maura was preceded in death by her husband Camille in January of 2009. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews in the United States and Canada. A Memorial Mass will be offered by Father Pat Davis, Celebrant, Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5781 Hendrickson Ave., Ferndale. Inurnment to follow at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Arrangements are under the care of Valley Funeral & Cremation Service, Guide Meridian and King Tut Roads.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Aug 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORITZ, Alvie Henry, 70, passed away at home with family by his side on Dec. 28, 2001. Alvie was born March 2, 1931 in Custer, WA to Art and Grace Moritz. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1949. He attended Washington State University for a year before being called to serve his country. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean War. Alvie finished his education earning a bachelor's degree in education from Western Washington University. He loved teaching and had many favorite students during his 30 years teaching with the Edmonds School District. He also had a passion for football and cherished his years as head coach at Mountlake Terrace Junior High. Alvie was preceded in death by his parents, brother Web and sisters Ester, Violet and Doris. He is survived by Marilyn, his loving wife of 44 years and their children Mike Moritz of Ferndale, Mark Moritz of Marysville, Matt (Kim) Moritz of Snohomish, and Jana (Eric) Scheuler of Reno; grandchildren Christopher, Robert, Breaz, Jessica, Cayla, Zachary and Kaitlyn, sisters Helen Beselin of LaConner and Patsy Abbott of Custer and numerous nieces and nephews. Alvie was the steady rock of his family and will live on in loving memory in the hearts of family and friends. Alvie enjoyed working in his garden and canning what he grew each year. An avid sports fan, he especially loved watching football and the Mariners. Alvie's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, nothing brought a bigger smile to his face than singing to his grandchildren on his lap. He loved camping with family and friends and annual fishing trips to Canada. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORK, Kenneth E. entered the kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, December 19, 2002 surrounded by his loving wife, Judy, of 37 years, his two sons tony and Chad, and daughter-in-law Niki. Ken was born on June 19, 1943 in Minot, North Dakota. His family moved to Ferndale when Ken was five years old. Ken devoted his life to serving Jesus Christ and others. He was a gifted singer and used his talents generously, singing at weddings and other events. Ken could always be counted on to serve his Lord and others cheerfully. He had a strong faith and a great love for his family and friends. He thoroughly enjoyed being Grandpa to his two granddaughters, Ariana and Jenna. His family and friends will always cherish memories of his cheerful, positive, encouraging attitude. He was a hardworking, fun loving man who loved golfing with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Evelyn; step-father Arvid Soderberg; and sister Gloria Reinholdt. Ken is survived by his wife Judy of the family home; sons Tony, and Chad and wife Niki and granddaughters Ariana and Jenna of Bellingham; brothers Bob, Ted, Jim and Paul Mork, and Arnold, Bud and Howard Soderberg; sister Meredith; and numerous special family members. Following a private graveside service, a celebration of Ken's life will be held at Central Lutheran Church, on Monday, December 23rd, at 2:30 p.m. with the Reverends Timothy Whiteman and Steven Van Vleck. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORLEY, Ada D. - Memorial service for Ada D. Morley, of 2828 Utter St., will be Wed., Jan. 14, 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church with Rev. Donel G. McClellan officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Morley passed away Fri. Jan. 9, 1987. A Whatcom County resident since 1903, she was a graduate of Lynden High School in 1914; a member of First Congregational Church; Ella Wilder Auxiliary of St. Lukes Hospital since 1966; employed as a bookkeeper for the Co-Op and Darigold Inc. She is survived by her granddaughter, Robin and husband Dick Morell of Oak Harbor; great grandson, Scott Morell; great-granddaughter Teri Morell; 2 nephews, Dale Baldwin of Eureka, Calif. and Irwin Slade of Snohomish, WA. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORNINGSTAR, Stena - A memorial service for Stena Morningstar, 72, of 1500 C St., Lynden, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Rarden officiating. Private burial in Monumenta Cemetery will precede the service. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, and 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Mrs. Morningstar died Thursday (June 13, 1991) in Reno, Nev., where she was visiting. She was born Stena Swart on July 30, 1918, in Billings, Mont., and moved to Whatcom County in 1936. She married Clifford Morningstar Sept. 24, 1941, in Custer. Mrs. Morningstar was employed as a technician at Farmers Mutual Telephone-Contel for 37 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Lynden United Methodist Church and the Lynden Senior Center. Survivors include three sisters, Sadie Mitchell of Lynden, Ann Ferry of Mukilteo and Evelyn Warner of Everson; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Elgie E. Jr., 90, a retired serviceman for Cascade Natural Gas Co., died Wednesday (Dec. 26, 1990) at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. Mr. Morris, who lived at 1308 Birch St., was born May 3, 1900 in Chehalis. He lived here for 60 years. Mr. Morris was a past noble grand of I.O.O.F. His wife Mabel Morris died July 4, 1985. Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie Rankin of Bellingham; a son, Leslie Morris of Bellingham; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys Johnson of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Matthews officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Eloise "Honey", 91, distinguished educator for 41 years, and world traveler, died Nov. 6, 2003 at the Arden Health Center in Shoreline, WA. She was born on Feb. 19, 1912, youngest of six children on a 2,000 acre ranch in Mansfield, WA. Her parents were John Angus Rankin and Grace Moore Rankin who met in the Washington Territorial University. Eloise, or Honey, as family or friends called her, was an exceptional athlete. As a Whatcom High School Redskin, she lettered in hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and was a tennis champion for a total of 14 sports letters. Honey, a graduate of Western Washington, also lettered in several sports at Western earning 15 letters. She also enjoyed hiking and skiing at Mt. Baker. Later while teaching at Sedro Woolley, she began a Girl Scout troop that made their own pack boards and hiked to area lakes and studied nature, founded a pioneer club, began a swimming school for 500 children at Clear Lake while at the same time teaching first aid skills to air raid wardens. In the early 1950's, Miss Rankin was an exchange teacher to Hawaii, and married U.S. Navy submariner and became Mrs. Tom Morris. She traveled extensively on all seven continents. "To you I credit my love of travel," Muir alumnus Katherine Flaherty Green wrote Rankin in 2000. "You taught us Spanish when it was generally believed that our minds were too young and too busy to absorb anything other than English and that we'd never use Spanish unless we traveled outside the U.S. I'll never forget learning about Hispanic cultures and customs. I've never forgotten my basic Spanish...You were ahead of your time!" Then Miss Rankin taught in the Seattle schools for the rest of her career - at Beacon Hill, John Muir, Whittier in Ballard, and lastly at Briarcliff in Magnolia. Briarcliff was her longest assignment - 15 years spent as a librarian and reading improvement teacher. Teaching was the career that held her passion. She cared for the planet and its children. Rankin respected and admired her cousin the Honorable Jeanette Rankin the nation's first elected Congresswoman. When not traveling, Rankin enjoyed gardening, bowling, golf and volunteer work. In retirement, she volunteered for 17 years with the IRS Tax Aid Programs, helping folks with their income taxes. Actually, she helped folks to help other folks with their taxes, too, training "194 persons from a judge to a truck driver" as overall coordinator for Kitsap and King counties. "She was a quick talking, take charge sort of a person with a wonderful sense of humor and caring attitude." One Magnolia journalist recalled, "Talking with her was a pure delight. She was most happy when helping someone." Honey has been laid to rest with her Mother, sister Estelle Rankin and brother Lee Rankin in Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA. Memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Sat. Nov. 29 at the Bleitz Funeral Home Chapel, 316 Florentia St., Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, George - Rosary will be recited Monday at 7 p.m. for George Morris of Marietta at the Monroe Funeral Home, Ferndale. The Rev. Joseph Dakin will offer mass at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lummi Cemetery. Mr. Morris, who died Wednesday, is survived by his wife, Sophie, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth John.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Feb 1958) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Ian Colby – A celebration of life for Ian "Colby" Morris of Bellingham will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at South Bay Bed and Breakfast. Mr. Morris died Saturday, Aug 19, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 30. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, James, 85, resident of the Lummi Indian reservation at Marietta his entire lifetime, passed away Tuesday (May 22, 1951) in a local hospital. He is survived by a son, Ray, of Lake Errock, B.C. and five grandchildren. Services will be conducted in St. Joachim's Catholic church on the reservation at 10 a.m. Friday by the Rev. Fr. James Buck, with burial in the Lummi cemetery under the direction of the Monroe mortuary of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 May 1951) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Jesse Wade, 66 years old, was laid to rest in Lynden Cemetery Saturday (Oct 18, 1944), following services at the Knapp and Knapp Chapel in Lynden. The services were read by Mrs. Marie Berthusen. The Lynden district resident passed away at a Bellingham hospital Wednesday, after a long illness. He lived on Rt. 1, Ferndale. Mr. Morris was born in Linden, Kansas , August 27, 1878. He grew to manhood in Kansas and on June 7, 1902 he married Mabel I. Root, at Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Morris lived in Kansas for a while and came West in March, 1912, settling at Pacific, Wash. They moved to Whatcom County in 1918 and have lived in this community ever since. Survivors include his widow and two sisters, Mrs. Inez Chamberlin of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Minnie Russel of Kansas City. Pall bearers at the funeral were Mr. Bliven, Jim Bovendam, Tom Burnham, Ray Bailey, H. H. Sturtz and Henry Weidkamp.

MORRIS, Juanita, 51, of 2241 Hawthorne Lane, Ferndale, died Monday (Sept. 8, 1986) at St. Joseph Hospital after a long illness. She was born Sept. 13, 1934 in Bellingham and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mrs. Morris was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband Leo Morris of the family home; four sons, Robert, Cyril and Frank of Ferndale and Tom Morris Jr. of Bellingham; five daughters, Jeanne McGovern of Tigard, Ore., and Thresa Charles, Cheri Noland, Sandra Morris and Evelyn Hillaire of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; one sister Shirley Placid Rivas of Los Angeles; an aunt Ethelyn Placid of Los Angeles; and an uncle, Kenneth Placid of Bellingham. Vigil prayer services will be at 6:30 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church on the Lummi Indian Reservation. the Rev. Jack Buckalew will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Sep 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Leo, Sr., (Snaaimkin), age 80, of Lummi, died Sunday, January 17, 1999 in Bellingham. He was born September 4, 1918, in Deroche, B.C. on the Lakahahmen Reserve to Raphael Morris and Mary Anne Kelly. He married Anna Miller and lived in British Columbia where their children Elinore, Joan and Shirley were born. From 1943-1946 Leo served in the Canadian Armed Forces after which he moved to the U.S. He married Dorothy Jefferson and resided in Irondale, WA where he managed the Cascade Cedar Company shake mill for 15 years. He retired from Intalco Refinery in 1984 where he worked as a bricklayer. At age 73, Leo worked 5 years for the Lummi Casino. He had also worked in fishing, black smithing and logging. After working at the Casino, he worked 2 or 3 sessions each day at bingo. Leo was a member of Lummi American Legion Post #33, a clean and sober 24 year member of A.A. in Bellingham and the Healing Circle of Lummi. Survivors include daughters, Elinore Gainer of Port Townsend, WA; Joan Munroe of Harrison, B.C.; Shirley Anne Powers of Mt. Lehman, B.C.; son Joseph K. Morris of Marietta, WA; Leo Morris, Jr. and Frank Dion Morris both of Lummi; brothers Ronald, Thomas and Raphael Morris, all of Lummi; sister Ruth Solomon of Lummi; step-children Threasa Jones, Robert Morris, Cheri Morris, Tom Morris Jr. and Sandra Morris, all of Lummi, and Cyril Morris of Bellingham; former wife Dorothy (Jefferson) Morris; 16 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Morris and longtime partner Juanita (Placid) Morris. A Prayer Service will be lead by Mr. Vernon Lane on Wednesday Jan 20th at 7 p.m. at Wexliem. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 20th (sic) at 10 a.m. at Wexliem with Fr. Patrick Twohy officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Nation Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #33. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jan 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Leslie Everett passed quietly into the hands of the Lord on May 11, 2004. His loving family was at his side. Les was born in Centralia, WA on October 25, 1926. He moved to Bellingham as a child and attended Bellingham High School. He joined the Navy and served his country in WWII. Les spent many years in retail and owned Gage's Clothing Store. He had a passion for the outdoor life and loved hunting and fishing. Les is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie, daughter Mary Ann Metcalfe of Spokane, son Michael and wife Karen of Sandy Point, daughter Marcia Kinder of Mt. Lake Terrace, three grandsons, one great-granddaughter and one sister Marge Rankin and husband John. Les was preceded in death by his parents, Elgie and Mabel Morris. Special thanks to Hospice, Visiting Angels and Blaine Fire Department. A Service of Remembrance will be held Friday, May 14, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel with Chaplin Glenn Newton officiating. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Mable, 79, 2420 Victor St., died Thursday (July 4, 1985). Born on Dec. 9, 1905, in Montana, she moved to Bellingham in 1930. Mrs. Morris was an avid flower gardener. She is survived by her husband Elgie; a daughter, Marjorie Rankin of Bellingham; a son, Les of Bellingham; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 3 .m. Tuesday at the chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Mary Ann, age 77, of Mission, B.C., passed away Thurs. Feb. 2, (1978). Mrs. Morris had been a resident of Lummi Reservation and Derosche, B.C. her entire life time. She is survived by 4 sons, Leo, Ronald, Thomas and Ray all of Lummi; 2 daughters, Ruth Solomon and Marian Jefferson both of Lummi; 2 brothers, 7 sisters 47 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Vigil prayer services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home, Sun., Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Peter Duggan, Mon., Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Raphael Joseph, 57, a former Marietta resident, died Wednesday (July 27, 1955) at Lake Errock, B.C., as a result of a drowning accident. Besides his widow, Mary Ann, Mr. Morris is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dewey Soloman of Beach Star Route; four sons, Leo of Port Townsend, Ronald and Tom of Bellingham, and Ray of Deming; 17 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joachim's Church in Marietta, the Rev. Father Joseph Dakin officiating. Interment will follow in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Aug 1955) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Ronald Patrick, Sr., "Thul-Thol-Its-Kanim", age 80 of Lummi, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2002, in Bellingham. He was born, Oct. 15, 1921 to Raphael & Maryann (Kelly) Morris in Deroche, B.C. Mr. Morris was a member of the 1910 Shaker Indian Church of Lummi where he was a Minister and was also a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Deroche, B.C. He was a Tribal Judge for the Lummi Nation and Chief of Lakahahmen Reserve at Deroche, B.C., Canada. Mr. Morris had worked as a Foreman at Intalco Aluminum in Ferndale for 17 years, and had also owned & operated a Shake Mill on Bennett Dr. in Bellingham. He loved the outdoors especially hunting for deer and ducks. Preceding him in death were his brother, Leo Morris sister, Marian Jefferson son, James Morris grandson, Michael Jefferson and great granddaughter, Kadeja Hawk. Survivors include: five daughters: Sharon James of Tulalip, Merri Morris of Lummi, Patricia M. Morris of Lummi, Marilyn Morris of Tulalip Ronalda Jean Morris of Lummi son: Ronald P. Morris, Jr. of Lummi Special Friend and mother of his children: Cecilia Morris 16 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter sister: Ruth Solomon of Lummi two brothers: Thomas J. Morris and Rayfield Morris both of Lummi numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. A Vigil Service is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5,2002, at 7:00 p.m., with Mr. Vernon Lane officiating. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, June 6, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., with Father Patrick Twohy, S.J. officiating. Both services are being held at the Wex Li Em Community Center, at Lummi. Burial will follow at the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRIS, Thomas James, Sr., was born July 4, 1923, in Lummi, Washington. He was the son of Maryanne and Raphael Morris. Thomas passed on November 24, 2007 at his residence on the Lummi Reservation. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged as a 5th Grade Technician Radio Operator. Thomas was the former CAP Director and AA Counselor for the Lummi Nation, and for Matsqui Prison in Canada. He was also a commercial fisherman, and he worked for American Friends in Seattle to advocate for Native American issues. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, James Morris and Elizabeth Kinley; brothers Ted and Leo Morris; wives Gloria Morris and Juanita Morris; cousin, Marion Jefferson; son James Morris, Sr.; grandson Jayson Morris, Sr. and great-grandson, Jayson Morris, Jr. He is survived by brother, Ray Morris, Sr.; sister Ruth Solomon; sons Robert, Thomas, Cyril and Frank Morris; daughters Threasa Jones, Cheri Morris, and Sandra Morris all of the Lummi Nation, and other daughters, Evelyn Jefferson, Martina Placid; stepchildren Liz and Vicki, Randy Turner and Mike Hunter; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Prayer services were held Monday, November 26, 2007 at 6 p.m. at the Wexliem. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 10 a.m. also at the Wexliem.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRISON, Arthur J., age 83 years, of 2000 J Street, passed away at his home, Wednesday, December 3, (1947). Mr. Morrison was a retired express agent from Helena, Montana, and had resided here the past twenty-five years; deceased was an attendant at the First Presbyterian Church and leaves the following survivors; The widow, Elizabeth, at home; one son, Charles A., of this city; one grandchild, and three great grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Dr. R. T. McFarlane, Saturday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.
Submitted by Myrna Peters.

MORRISON, Bertram
Island Resident Dies of Injuries
The sands of time ran out, early Monday afternoon (June 13, 1949), for a critically injured Orcas island war veteran, despite a dramatic flight to Bellingham for emergency treatment. Bertram Morrison, 29, died of injuries received when a log stuck him about the middle of the body. He had lost much blood. Death apparently came as the young veteran arrived at St. Luke's hospital. He was taken there by air ambulance, which met an Island Skyways plane piloted by Bob Schoen. Morrison was working for the Ritchie Logging Company when the accident occurred. He died about 1:15 p.m. A resident of Olga, he was a member of the East Sound American Legion post. Besides his wife, Jane, four children survive at their home. They are Robert, Mary Anne, Douglas and Stephen. His mother, Mrs. William Moore, Lives at Olga, and the father, Charles Morrison, Bellingham, also survives. The remains were taken to Bingham – Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home but were to be returned to Olga for services at the Community clubhouse there at 12:30 (DST) Friday, the Rev., Mr. Holt officiating. Burial will be in Olga cemetery.
Submitted by Myrna Peters.

MORRISON, Charles A., age 74, 504 W. Holly, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 28, (1965). Mr. Morrison was a resident of Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a retired railroad man. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Myron Hilty officiating. Internment Greenacres.

MORRISON, Donald W., age 82 of Bellingham, passed away on Sat., Aug. 30, 2003 in Bellingham. He was born on Feb. 20, 1921 to William and Gertrude Morrison in Seattle, WA. Donald served in the United States Navy attached to the U.S. Marines for two tours of duty in the South Pacific from 1942-1945. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 43 years retiring in 1981 as area sales manager for Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties. He married Katherine Archambault in Spokane, WA in 1946 and were happily married for 57 years. He is survived by his wife of the family home. They have two children David W. Morrison of Ferndale and Susan K. Morrison of Bellingham. He is also survived by grandchildren, Miles, Dustin and Michelle Morrison former daughter-in-law Jean Morrison, all of Whatcom County, sister Margaret Ayers of Vacaville, CA and numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity and kindness. He was an avid sports fan especially enjoying horseracing and the Seattle Mariners. Donald loved music, animals of all kinds and children. His blue eyes, dimples and smile will forever be remembered by those who love and miss him. The family wishes to thank all the Staff at Highland Care Center for their loving care, compassion and kindness to Donald and his family. A private family graveside service will be held with military honors at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Sep 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRISON, Elizabeth M., age 85, of 200 J St, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 29, (1951). Mrs. Morrison had resided here for the past 29 years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Helena, Mont. Surviving relatives are one son, Charles A. Morrison, of this city; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs., W. J. Trezise, Mrs. Marion Bruce, and Mrs. Mert Riddle, of this city, and Mrs. Charles Sawday, of Vancouver, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m. Cremation.

MORRISON, Elsie M. of Bellingham died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 96. At her request, no service will be held. Born May 5, 1901, to John and Odille Tessier LaChance in Red Lake Falls, Minn., she lived in Whatcom County for six years. Survivors include her daughter, Joan Meshwa of Ferndale; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

MORRISON, James, age 82, of San Diego, California, passed away at his home there, Tuesday, November 7, (1944). Mr. Morrison is survived by the widow, Mary Anne; one son, Kenneth C. Morrison, of Blaine; two sisters, Katherine Johnston, Seattle; Mrs. Christine Riddle, San Diego; two grandchildren, James McPhail and Marjorie Ann Morrison, of Blaine, and several nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine until Thursday, November 16, when graveside services will be conducted at the Woodlawn Cemetery at 3 p.m. with Rev. Emrys Thomas, of Blaine, officiating. Pallbearers will be Willard Clarkson, of Ferndale; Walter E. Clarkson, Tonasket, Wash.; Fraser Morrison, T. B. Morrison, W. J. Morrison and R. G. Morrison, all of Anacortes.

MORRISON, Lillian - A resident of this community for the past 45 years, Lillian Cramer Morrison, passed away at the family home at 2422 D St., on Friday. She was 74. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. For a half century she had been a member of the Sehome Chapter, No. 17, OES. She was a Past Matron of the Galva, Kans., Chapter, OES. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret L. Klein of Edmonds and Miss Eilene M. Morrison of Aberdeen; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Maude B. Smith of Little River, Kans., Miss Clara M. Cramer and Mrs. Myrtle C. Dunsford, both of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Remains rest at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick at 3 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in Bay View.

MORRISON, Opal G. - Burial services for Opal G. Morrison, 59, 2514 Grant St., will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park. She died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 1973). She is survived by a brother, Al Harris of Mount Vernon; and two sisters, Pearl Pinkey of Sedro Woolley and Alice Ray of Austin, Tex. Services are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORRISSEY, Mary M., age 87, a lifetime resident of Bellingham, died July 21, 1997 at Mt. Baker Care Center in Bellingham. Mrs. Morrissey was born in Bellingham on June 16, 1910 to parents Stephen and Katherine Bodlos. She attended local schools including Lowell Grade School and Fairhaven High School. She was a life member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include a son John Morrissey and his wife Dolores; daughters Patricia and her husband Jerry Hurlbert and Marilyn and her husband Randy Lampman, all of Bellingham; grandchildren Jean, Janice, Kay, Guy, Becky and Bill; and one great grandchild, Jordan. The extended family includes many nieces and nephews. A vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 1997 at Westford Funeral. The funeral mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 25, 1997 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

MORROW, Vandra J. , age 44, 2337 Main St., Ferndale, died Thursday, October 20, 1983. Vandra had been a resident of Ferndale since 1971, and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by her husband Don E. Morrow, two sons, Steven and his wife Erin Morrow of Ferndale, Todd Morrow of Ferndale; 2 daughters Kathlene Morrow and Rebecca Morrow, both of Ferndale; her mother Lucille Rahm of Ferndale; 2 brothers Norris Blanchard of Ferndale, Craig Blanchard of Seattle; and 2 grandchildren, Tamara and Jeremy Morrow, both of Ferndale. Friends may pay their respects at Moles Funeral Home Saturday, October 22, from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, October 23, from 1-4 p.m. or Monday, October 24, from 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Cremation will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Oct 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORSMAN, Earl W., age 89, of 2206 South Wagner Rd., Camano Island, passed away at his home Wed., Feb. 25, (1987). Had been a Camano Island resident since 1962 and prior to that lived in the Ferndale area and Whatcom County for many years. Was a member of the United Church of Ferndale, Camano Island Grange, Gulf Grange where he was former master. Was retired from the Whatcom County Highway Dept., District 3 and had the passenger boats on Lake Whatcom from 1916-1925. His boats: The Comet & Marguerite. He leaves to survive his wife, Mina of the family home; 3 daughters, Dellouise Carpenter of Hayward, CA, Delores Lawton of Bellingham and Darlene and Walter Creasey of Ferndale; sister-in-law, Pierrette Knutsen of Reedsport, OR; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 2 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Burial to follow at Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Mar 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORSMAN, Mina E., age 93 of Bellingham, Whatcom County resident for 86 years, died on Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, on December 13, 1902 to Knut and Myra (Rau) Knutsen. She was a life member of the Washington State Grange, member of County Homemakers Association, Whatcom County Library Board, and life member of local, state and national Granges. She began the Whatcom County Rural Library System and Bookmobile while serving on the Whatcom County Library Board; donated the Mt. View Rural Library Building which is now preserved at Totem Terrace at Intalco. She enjoyed traveling, music and knitting. Mrs. Morsman is survived by three daughters Della Louise Carpenter of Hayward, CA; Delores Layton of Bellingham; Myra Darlene Creasey and husband Walter of Maple Falls; sister-in-law Pierrette Knutsen of Reedsport, OR; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. She was predeceased by infant son Earl Morsman, and her husband Earl W. Morsman in February of 1987. There will be a Graveside service on Monday, August 19, 1996, 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Pastor David Erickson officiating. Family and friends are invited to a time of fellowship and sharing at 1:30 p.m. after the Graveside Service. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORTON, Barbara L., age 62, passed away July 25, 1992. A resident of the Northwest area for the past 46 years; actively employed in several state government offices, she had many varied work experiences. She was an avid music lover and active with the Olympia Chapter of Sweet Adelines right up to her passing. She was totally devoted to the 4 part harmony Barbershop sound. She is survived by husband Gwynne L. Morton; daughters Debbie Lindholm of Salem, OR, Monte Lynn Jordan of Fairbanks, AK; foster son Jim D. Mattingly of Waterloo, Neb.; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. Services will be held Fri. July 31, 1992 at 12:30 p.m. in Mt. View Valley Chapel. Arrangements by Mt. View Funeral home, Tacoma, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jul 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORTON, Margo C. - A private family gathering for Margo C. Morton of Bellingham will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Morton died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at the Mount Baker Care Center. She was 85. Born March 30, 1914, to Ambrose and Josephine (Comeau) Bourneuf in Melrose, Mass., she was a longtime resident of Plaistow and Rochester, N.H., before moving to Whatcom County three years ago. During World War II, Mrs. Morton served as a U.S. Army nurse in the South Pacific. Mrs. Morton worked at Hale Hospital in Haverhill, Mass., for many years. Her husband, William B. Morton, preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Sandra Walker of Ferndale and Sue Bourn of Stratham, N.H.; son Robert Morton of Barrington, N.H.; sister Mary Patrona of Framingham, Mass.; two grandchildren; and four nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

MORVEE, Helen L. - Graveside services for Our Saviour's Lutheran Church member Helen L. Morvee, 62, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Morvee, of 1452 King St., died Tuesday (Aug. 2, 1988) in Bellingham. She was born May 10, 1926 in Wisconsin and had been a Whatcom County resident since 1945. Survivors include her husband, William D. Morvee of the family home; daughter Anna Louise Cassner of Everson; two sons, Kenny Morvee of Ferndale and William Morvee Jr. of Longview; mother Helen Graf of Bellingham; and five grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MORVEE, William Dale, age 64, of 1452 King St., passed away Thursday, September 19, 1991 in Bellingham. Born July 18, 1927 in South Dakota, he was a Bellingham area resident for 40 years; retired from Dahl's Sea-Pac after 25 years of service; he then worked in construction in Seattle. Married Helen Graf March 17, 1955; she preceded him in death in 1988. U.S. Army veteran; member of American Legion Post #86, Blaine; enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Survived by two sons, William D. Morvee, Jr. of Longview, WA and Kenney E. Morvee of Ferndale, WA; daughter, Anna Kassner of Everson, WA; sister Eula Mosteller of Kelso, WA; 6 grandchildren. Graveside Service Tuesday, September 24, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MOSES, Dalene H. of Deer Park died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at age 51. Mrs. Moses grew up in Bellingham and was a 1966 graduate of Bellingham High School. She was an active member of the Chattaroy Community Church and the church's bible study group. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Richard Moses of Deer Park children Koby Moses of Spokane, Gabe Moses of Elk and Cade Moses of Deer Park sisters Charlene Carr and Margie Bakker of Bellingham and Vivian Wilkinson of Ferndale a brother, Carl Weston of Bellingham a grandchild, Ceryna Moses and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services for Mrs. Moses will be held at the Chattaroy Community Church at 3 p.m. Sept. 18, 1999.

MOSHER, Helen M. age 83 of Bellingham, passed away at her home Monday, February 12, 2007. She was born October 26, 1923 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the third oldest of nine children born to Mary (O'Connell) and Frank McDougall. The family moved to Brooklyn, New York when she was young. After graduation from Fordham University, she worked as a Social Worker for Catholic Charities in Brooklyn and Cincinnati, Ohio where she met and married Gene Mosher. The family moved to the Northwest in 1965 and lived in Edmonds before moving to Bellingham in 1977. She is survived by her husband Gene of the family home, children: Amy of Kirkland, WA, Gregory and his wife Barbara of Wasilla, AK and Rodney and his wife Nina of Duvall, WA, and grandchildren Gavin and Nathan. A Memorial Mass will be offered by Father Qui Thae Nguyen, Celebrant, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:10 pm, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a reception following in the Parish Hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOSIER, Dianne Hawley, born July 9, 1957, died peacefully at home on December 12, 2002. Dianne's husband George was at her side as he had been throughout their 13 years of marriage. Dianne is survived by her father Dick Hawley and wife Liz, sister Tami Eiford and husband Greg, brothers Bob and wife Shannon, Brian and Jennifer; stepfather Tom Hooper and countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Mosier is also survived by Debbie Rehburger, her soul sister and lifetime friend, whose constant love, care and presence will bond them eternally. Dianne was preceded in death by her mother, Marlys Tieman Hooper. George brought to Dianne an adoring family that ranges from the Pacific Northwest to Tennessee and Alabama. Together they added to their Ohana while living on the island of Hawaii. Dianne lived, loved and traveled through her life with stoic grace, subtle passion, and humor. She found her greatest joy when she was with her friends and family. Her warmth, compassion and acceptance of life offers lessons for all that knew her. She will continue to be an inspiration. Mahalo, our dearest Di, and Aloha until we meet again. The family wishes to thank Lori Smith Venners and all of those special people whose love and generosity helped and comforted Dianne and George through a most difficult time. A private family service will be held on Orcas Island.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOSNESS, Peter died peacefully and surrounded by family, October 30, 1997. Born in Norway October 10, 1909, he came to the U.S. in 1926. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Katherine (Tink) of Shoreline, daughters Karen Bevry of Seattle, Anne Mosness of Bellingham and Gail Hanson, Brownsville, Texas, grandson Peter Girvan, Bellingham/Salt Lake City, four other grandchildren and family in Washington, Texas and Norway. Peter was a gold miner, shipwright and fisherman and a longtime political activist on behalf of the commercial fishing industry. He was an officer of the Puget Sound Gillnetter's Association, Alaska Independent Fishermen's Marketing Association, on Governor Evans' Fisheries Advisory Board and in many other organizations. He will be remembered for his courage, integrity and strength. Burial will be November 2, at 3:00 at Evergreen-Washelli, 11111 Aurora Ave. N. and memorial at 4:00 at St. Dunstan's, 1722 N. 145th, Seattle.

MOSS, Ira Alexander was born on November 21, 1937, to Ira E. and Pearl Moss in Kelsey, TX, and passed away on February 2, 2006, in Bellingham, WA. He spent most of his childhood years growing up in Bingham Canyon, UT, and graduated high school at Bingham Canyon High. While serving in the Navy on the USS Burton Island, he traveled both to the North and South poles. While stationed in Seattle, WA, he met Carolyn Gene Linde. Carolyn and Ira were married April 30, 1959, in Salt Lake City, UT, and soon thereafter moved to Custer, WA, where they raised their three sons. Ira was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was also a member of the National Rifle Assoc. and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way. Ira loved to work in his flowerbeds and raise irises. His other favorite pastimes were hunting and dancing. After retiring from the railroad, where he worked for Burlington Northern for 35 years, Ira and Carolyn served a CES mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for two years at the Bellingham Institute of Religion. Ira was a loving husband, father and grandfather of 12, who loved to teach his grandkids how to dance. At the time of his passing, he was involved in a multi-regional Dance Festival that included 1,400 teenage youth from all over the Puget Sound area. Ira was very involved with the youth of the church. Ira is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, and his three sons, Evan, Jerry and Will. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, February 5, 2006, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Home - Main Street, Ferndale Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2006, at 12:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2550 Thornton Rd., Ferndale, WA. Moles Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOSSIGE, Ing, age 95, of Bellingham, passed away Fri., May 14, 2004 in Bellingham. He was born February 13, 1909 in Norway. Ing came to the United States at the age of 16. On Sept. 6, 1935 Ing married Louise Gerner in Bellingham. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2001 and by his son Eugene in 1948. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Elsie Gerner; two brothers-in-law, Walter and Elmer Gerner all of Bellingham; nephew, Dick Kohler and wife Dorie of Anacortes and other relatives in Norway. Burial will be at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery in Ferndale. At his requests no services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOSSIGE, Louise K. - A graveside service for Louise K. (Gerner) Mossige of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale, with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mrs. Mossige died Thursday, April 5, 2001, in Bellingham. She was 90. Born Jan. 10, 1911, to Nicholas and Katherine (Goetz) Gerner in Bellingham, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. On Sept. 6, 1935, she married Ing Mossige in Bellingham. Mrs. Mossige was a member of a local card club. An avid gardener, she also enjoyed reading and playing cards, pinochle, cribbage and pool at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. Her son Eugene F. Mossige died in 1948. Survivors include her husband of Rosewood Villa; sister Elsie Kohler and brothers Walter and Elmer Gerner, all of Bellingham; and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 7, 2002) Submitted by Debbie deHoog.

MOSTUE, Genevieve C., age 72 of Ferndale passed away in a Bellingham Nursing Home after an extended illness Sat., July 14, 1979. A lifetime resident of Ferndale, she is survived by 2 daughters: Norma K. Kremser of Ferndale and Adelle C. Ringus of Artesia, Calif. also 2 sisters: Maude F. Dunagan of Bellingham, and Maybelle E. Harpster of Ferndale, a niece Emma D. Cassil of Everett and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thurs. July 19 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Rollin Staats officiating. Burial in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOTE, Josephine H., of 613 Gladstone Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, December 19, (1951). Mrs. Mote had resided in this community for the past 49 years and was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Surviving relatives are her husband, Roy, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Holmes, of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Bess Carlson, of Yakima, and Mrs. Tilda Waller, of Seattle, also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where Christian Science services will be read Saturday, December 22, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

MOULTON, Burton A. - Private family memorial services were held at Greenacres Mausoleum, Fri., Aug. 13, for Burton A. Moulton, age 74, of 1035 15th St. Cremation. Mr. Moulton passed away Fri. Aug. 13, 1982. He is survived by his wife Lois; 1 sister, Helen and husband Art Huggins of City; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. A Bellingham resident since 1919, he was a member of Laurel VFW Bowling team; served in the U.S. Army in WWII; graduated class of 1925, Fairhaven High School; attended University of Washington; window clerk at Bellingham Post Office for 22 years. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOULTON, Lois I., 83, died July 15, (1989) at Sunrise-Haven in Puyallup. She was a 46-year resident of Bellingham. At her request, no funeral or memorial services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOUNT, Don Irvin, age 71 of Ferndale, resident of Whatcom County for 68 years, died on Sunday, July 21, 1996. He was born on March 9, 1925 in Concrete, WA to Ira and Frances (Lefler) Mount; married Lois Marie Tawes on July 12, 1947 in Ferndale. He was a lifetime member of the B.P.O. Elks #194 of Bellingham; Kulshan Post #154 American Legion, Ferndale; served in the U.S. Navy during WWII; worked for Mobile Oil Corp. for 30 years. He loved to work. Mr. Mount is survived by his wife Lois; son Larry Mount and wife Leona of Ferndale; daughter Linda Stealey of Pueblo, CO; 5 grandchildren Kim, Ben and Kenny Mount, Ron and Dusty Miller; 3 cousins Imogene Pederson of Ferndale, Melvina Daws of Ferndale, Marlene Lee of Ferndale; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 26, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Post #7. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOUNT, Lois Marie - A funeral service for Lois Marie (Tawes) Mount of Ferndale will be at 2 p.m. today at Good News Fellowship, 1252 W. Axton Road, in Ferndale, with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. Mrs. Mount died Sunday, April 22, 2001, at her home. She was 73. Born Jan. 28, 1928, to Kenneth and Phoebe (Rahorst) Tawes in Lynden, she graduated from Ferndale High School in 1946. On July 12, 1947, she married Don Mount in Ferndale. Mrs. Mount was a member of Daughters of Pioneers. Her husband of 49 years died previously. Brothers Jack, Charlie and Bob Tawes and one grandchild also died previously. Survivors include son Larry Mount of Ferndale, daughter Linda Stealey of Colorado, brother Richard "Dick" Tawes of Ferndale and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOUW, Bernice E. - Visitation for Bernice E. Mouw of 809 Edson St., Lynden, will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Monumenta Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at Third Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Henry Numan officiating. Ms. Mouw died of cancer Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995, at University Hospital in Seattle. She was 58. Born Nov. Dec. 15, 1936, to Dick and Sadie Stremler Bouwman in Lynden, she graduated from Lynden Christian High School. She married Vernon Mouw in 1966 in Seattle and lived in Utah and California for many years. Following her divorce, she moved to Lynden in 1992 and became part owner of Kitchen Konnection in the Dutch Village Mall. Ms. Mouw was a member of Third Christian Reformed Church and sang in the church choir. She enjoyed art, music and children. She was preceded in death by a brother Frank Bouwman in September. Survivors include daughter Kimberly Mouw of Bellingham; sisters Louise Fox of Mount Vernon, Grace Hayes of Yuma, Ariz., and Gretta Bouwman of Portland, Ore.; brothers Sid Bouwman and Rich Bouwman, both of Everson, John Bouwman of St. Maries, Idaho, and Doug Bouwman of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOWAT, Lillian I. - Visitation for Lillian I. (Knutzen) Mowat of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday at Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hulbush Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Burlington Cemetery. Mrs. Mowat died Saturday, June 7, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She was 74. Born June 12, 1922, in Gastonia, N.C., to Leo and Margaret (Hoffman) Davis, Mrs. Mowat was raised in North Carolina and moved to Big Lake as a teen-ager. After graduation from Sedro Woolley High School, she married Erwin Knutzen in 1940. The couple operated a dairy farm on Bayview Hill in Burlington. Mrs. Mowat enjoyed playing cards - particularly pinochle and cribbage - with friends. In 1965, she moved to the Bellingham area, where she married Frank Mowat. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Lowe, of Sedro-Woolley; two sons, Raymond Knutzen of Everett and Ronald Knutzen of Bellingham; one daughter, Vicki Mackey of Bellingham; two brothers, Roy Davis of Bow and Ray Davis of Cashmere; two grandsons; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

MOWREY, Fred Sr. – A memorial service for Fred Mowrey Sr. of Bellingham will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Silver Beach Church, with the Rev. Steve Balvanz officiating. Mr. Mowrey died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 74. Born Aug. 11, 1926 to Ernest and Rose Mowrey in Salt Lake City, he attended a two-year community college in San Francisco. Mr. Mowrey served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was retired from hotel management and had lived in Whatcom County for three years Mr. Mowrey was a member of Silver Beach Church. His interests included reading and Bible study. Survivors include sons Dave Mowrey and Fred Mowrey Jr., daughter Karen Malloy, sister Thelma Loo of Salt Lake City and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by American Mortuary Services of Renton.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MOZELEWSKI, Laura Lynn – A Celebration of Life Mass for Laura Lynn Wojnar Mozelewski of Bellingham will be celebrated at Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham, followed by a gathering of family and friends in the church. Mrs. Mozelewski died at home in the presence of family on Friday, Dec. 22, 2000 after a nine-year battle with cancer. She was 41. Born Aug. 12, 1959 in New Castle, Pa., to Louis W. and JoAnne Chrobak Wojnar, she grew up in New Castle, graduated from Union Area High School, attended Clarion State College and graduated with a degree in social work from Gannon College in Erie, Pa. She met Michael Mozelewski at Gannon College and they married in 1982, living in Idaho for two years before settling in Bellingham. Mrs. Mozelewski had worked as a case manager for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Opportunity Council and as an advocate for domestic-violence victims and case coordinator for the city of Bellingham. She enjoyed her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her father on Dec. 1. Survivors include her husband; her mother of New Castle, Pa.; and sisters Susan M. Wojnar of Struthers, Ohio and Carole W. Peter of Minneapolis. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUELLER, Catherine P., age 88, passed away in a local nursing home, July 1, 1988. She was born May 23, 1900 at Maynooth, County Kileare (sic), Ireland. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1920 and was preceded in death by her husband Paul Mueller, a long established retail jeweler in Bellingham. Surviving are 2 daughters, Sheila Harding and husband Glenn of Tigard, OR; Margaret Livesey and husband George of Bellingham; 1 son Paul Mueller Jr. and wife Betty of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held Tuesday, July 5, with final resting place in Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jul 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUELLER, Elizabeth - A memorial service for Elizabeth "Betty" Mueller of 120 Highland Drive will be at 4 p.m. today at Garden Street United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mueller died Saturday, Oct. 26, 1996. She was 62. Born Aug. 30, 1934 to Warner I. and Elizabeth Cubberley in Washington, DC, she married Paul R. Mueller Jr. in March 1958, in Chevy Chase, MD. Mrs. Mueller earned a bachelor's degree at George Washington University in Washington, DC. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and of Pi Lambda Theta, a national scholastic society of women in education. She taught school in Maryland and North Carolina. After her husband's tour of duty as a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps ended, the couple moved to Bellingham to manage the family jewelry business. She earned a master's degree in education at Western Washington University and served as a graduate assistant at the campus school. She taught in the Bellingham School District, retiring in 1992. Mrs. Mueller enjoyed natural history, art, crewel embroidery, gardening, classical music and historic preservation. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Paul Mueller of Seattle and Karl Mueller O Brinnon; her mother of Crescent City, Fla.; sister Mary Schanberger of Lake Como, Fla.; one grandchild; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Oct 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUELLER, Paul R. Jr. - A memorial service for Paul R. Mueller Jr. of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Garden Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Leslie Knight officiating. A private, family graveside service will be in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale, with military honors and the Rev. Jan Chaplin officiating. Mr. Mueller died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in Bellingham following an extended illness. He was 66. Born May 15, 1934, to Catherine P. (Moore) and Paul R. Mueller Sr. in Bellingham, he earned a bachelor's degree in business and economics in 1957 from Western Washington College of Education, now Western Washington University. Mr. Mueller served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years and attained the rank of captain. In March of 1958, he married Elizabeth W. "Betty" Cubberley in Chevy Chase, Md. She died in 1996. Following his tour of duty, he returned to Bellingham and became the owner of the family business, Paul Mueller Jeweler, until it closed in 1970 after 63 years of operation. His career spanned retailing, investment banking, real-estate sales and property appraising. He specialized in appraising residential real estate for mortgage lending. Mr. Mueller completed various professional courses and attended many seminars to expand his skills and knowledge. Mr. Mueller was a member of Bellingham Rotary Club for more than 35 years and also was a member of various other social and service organizations in Bellingham. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing, camping, art and music. His sister Sheila M. Harding died in 1996. Survivors include sons Paul R. Mueller III and Karl W. Mueller, sister Margaret M. Livesey and friend Judy Dube, all of Bellingham two grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUENCH, Lillian G., age 74, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997 at home surrounded by family. She was born March 20, 1923, in Seattle, WA to Nelse and Amelie (Larsen) Christensen. Mrs. Muench was a resident of Bellingham for 30 years, and a hairdresser for the elderly in local care facilities for 25 years. Mrs. Muench was preceded in death by her sister Garnet Madsen, brother Martin Christensen, and nephew Gary Madsen. She is survived by 2 sons, Paul and wife Kate Leckman, Herb and wife Shirley Leckman, all of Seattle; daughter, Judy Leckman of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and close friend, Carol Collander. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, June 26, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

MUENSCHER, Frederick Otto passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in the comfort of his beautiful home on the Ten Mile Rd. He was born to Fritz and Neldia Muenscher on Nov. 16, 1933 in Bellingham, WA. He graduated from Lynden High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to play football and basketball at Pacific Lutheran University and continued playing sports in the Army at Fort Sam Houston. Fred loved sports and was an avid WSU Cougars fan. He was a successful businessman, opening 26 Shakey's Pizza Parlors throughout Washington and Canada. Along with the pizza business, he enjoyed owning and operating Hinote's Corner for 38 years. He also owned several athletic clubs where he played handball with his family and friends for over 30 years. His golden years of "retirement" were filled with road trips with his bride, trips to Mexico, fishing and crabbing in the San Juans, and watching his grandkids grow. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, papa, and friend. His contagious laughter brightened the lives of everyone he came into contact with and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Esther; his children: Julie, Terri (Guy), Holli, Candys Plagerman (Dwayne), and Fritz; his grandchildren: Leo, Taylor, Danielle (Caleb), Cailey, Jacob, Joshua and Joseph; and his three sisters: Bernita (Pete) Zuidmeer, Isabel (Vail) Palmer and Elinor (Lonnie) Montgomery. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery, with a memorial service following at 1:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church - 2530 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225.

MUENSCHER-TARR, Irene died Tuesday, April 27, 1993, in Lynden. She was 93. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden with the Rev. Wesley Howell officiating. Burial will precede in Ten Mile Cemetery. She was born Jan. 26, 1900, in Ontario, Canada, to Israel and Paulina Thompson Hallman. The family moved to Whatcom County in 1911. She attended Ten Mile School and married Carl Muenscher in 1918. Her preceded her in death in 1951. She married Stephen Tarr in 1968. He died in February 1992. A homemaker, she was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and attended Ten Mile Chapel. Mrs. Muenscher-Tarr also was preceded in death by a daughter, Eleanor Jansen, and a grandson, Rodney Muenscher. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Apr 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUIR, Campbell - Funeral services for Campbell Muir, 35, have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Ferndale. Mr. Muir, 1148 Everson-Goshen Road, died Thursday (Nov. 6, 1969) in a traffic accident. He was a resident here for three years and was a member of the Grandview Golf Club. He worked at Intalco Aluminum Co. Survivors are the wife Helen; two daughters, Kay and Julie, both at home, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Muir of Howwood, Scotland. The Rev. William Shroyer will officiate the services. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1969) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUIR, Robert Archibald, age 79, of Sumas, passed away at his home Tuesday, July 27, (1948) following a brief illness. He was born in Ontario, Canada, and had resided in Whatcom County for 21 years. Surviving are the wife, Ellen, Sumas; six daughters, Edna Tribe, Elva Myers, Ida Read, Loreena Bonnycastle, Norma Perry, all of British Columbia, Clara Miller, Sumas; three sons, Wilfred, Vancouver, B.C., Thomas, Sumas, Robert, Morton, Washington; five step-daughters, Gladys Palmer, Centralia, Ethel Tillotson, White Salmon, Washington, Blanche Lusnesden, Pearl Farmer, Pansy Martin, all of Hoquiam; 21 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Gillies Chapel in Sumas, Friday, July 30, 2 p.m., standard time. Rev. George Cooprider, of Bellingham, and Rev. Robert Robison, of Sumas, officiating. Final resting place, Sumas Cemetery.

MUIR, Thomas C. of Bellingham died Friday, July 9, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. He was 85. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. George Ackley and the Rev. Steve Balvanz officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. He was born Sept. 26, 1907 in Nooksack, to Robert and Emma Waite Muir. He married Bessie McGillivray on July 3, 1931, in Bellingham. Mr. Muir worked at Hillview Dairy, and later for Darigold in Bellingham as route supervisor until his retirement in 1970. He was a member of the Teamster's Union Local No. 231, and a former member of the Lake Padden Men's Club and of the Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F&AM. Mr. Muir was preceded in death by a daughter, Gerry Miller in 1986. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Roberta Lyon of Port Orchard and Patty Molloy of Bothell; sisters Ida Reid of Sicamouse, B.C., Elva Myers of North Vancouver, B.C., Norma Pelley of Chilliwack, BC and Clara Miller of Sumas; seven grandchildren; and give great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULCAHY, Rena Susan was born on May 31, 1939 in Cordova, Alaska. She died of Cancer on February 2, 2007 at her home in Bellingham, Washington. Rena's childhood was spent in Kodiak, Alaska. Following college at Seattle University, she returned to Alaska and resided in Anchorage for over 35 years. In 1997, she retired from the University of Alaska at Anchorage as a Full Professor. She was an active member of Natives of Kodiak and worked with the educational board of Koniag, Inc. In 2002, Rena and her partner, Lois Chanslor, moved to Bellingham, Washington. Rena is survived by her partner Lois of 16 years, her son Patrick of Anchorage, Alaska, and her daughter Mara, her son-in-law Russell Milham of Seattle, Washington, her two grandchildren Lila and Samuel, sister Mary Kauffmann, former husband Edward Mulcahy of Anchorage, and by many many friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Barney Corgetelli. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Lairmont Manor in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULCARE, Marie E., age 880, of Salmon, Idaho, passed away in that city Tuesday, March 1, (1977) Mrs. Mulcare was a former longtime resident of Whatcom County. Services will be held Monday, March 7 at 10 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Patrick Callahan officiating under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Mar 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULDER, Alvin, age 86 of Sumas, was taken to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital. A lifetime Sumas area resident, he was the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Dyksterhuis) Mulder and was born on September 2, 1920. He attended Lynden schools and married Alyda Kaemingk on October 8, 1948. Together they operated a dairy farm on the Halverstick Road and later he worked for the Sumas Water Association. Alvin was a charter member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church where he had also served as an Elder. He was active at the Nooksack-Everson Food Bank and enjoyed fishing and working on hand craft projects. A social person, Alvin delighted in spending time with friends and family; which brought him much joy. Mr. Mulder is survived at home by his wife, Alyda; children, Joanne (Mike) Forthun of Mt. Vernon, Butch (Joyce) Mulder of Lynden, Betsy (Darrel) VanWeerdhuizen and Edith (Terry) Burke of Everson; ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters, Hilda Kornelis and Marian Stremler of Lynden and Gladys (Marion) Haveman of Maple Falls and numerous other relatives. Besides his parents, Alvin was preceded in death by daughter Glenda Mulder, granddaughter Heather Mullenix and great-granddaughter Tylee Altona.

MULKA, John C., age 54, 2394 Lewis St., Long Beach, Calif., passed away in that city Sunday, Aug. 1, (1976). A former resident of Sumas, Mr. Mulka had resided in Long Beach for the past 15 years. He was a WWII Army veteran and a retired seaman for the Matson Lines. He is survived by 1 son, John C. Mulka; 4 brothers Harry, Robert of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Donald of Sumas and Victor of Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Sumas Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULLEN, June Beverly - A memorial service for June Beverly Mullen of Lyman will be at 5:30 p.m. today at the Masonic Lodge in Sedro-Woolley. Mrs. Mullen died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, at United General Hospital. She was 75. Born Nov. 24, 1921, to Osmond and Ethel Harnden Bridge in Ferndale, she was raised in Hamilton. A graduate of Hamilton High School, she attended Western Washington University. She married Dennis Mullen on Dec. 6, 1941, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. After World War II, Mrs. Mullen returned to Washington and lived in Lyman for more than 40 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, hiking, working crossword puzzles, reading and traveling. Survivors include her husband of the family home, sons Kevin Mullen of Lyman and Terry Mullen of Gunnison, Colo., one brother, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.

MULLENS, Constance - Services for Constance Mullens, 99, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Dick Mattila officiating. Mrs. Mullens, of 3035 Grandview Road, died Wednesday (Aug. 21, 1991) at her home. She was born Constance Hestad, on Dec. 9, 1891, in Christensen, Norway, to Ole and Jesine Olson Hestad. She came to this country alone at the age of 18. She worked for 46 years as a seamstress, bake and live-in companion to two older cousins who ran tea rooms in New York, and owned a farm in Connecticut. She married Stephen J. Mullens on Sept. 11, 1943, in Westport, Conn. The couple and Mrs. Mullens two elderly cousins moved to Sylmar, Calif. in the 1950s. The farm was turned into a historical park. Mrs. Mullens moved with her husband to Ferndale in 1973, where she enjoyed her hobbies of gardening, baking and painting. Survivors include her husband, Stephen, of the family home; her sister Kazia Vettrus of Ferndale; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

MULLENS, Stephen Joseph, 92, of 3035 Grandview Road, Ferndale, died Wednesday, June 30, 1993. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Dick Mattila officiating. Born Nov. 25, 1900 in Westport, Conn., to Anthony and Margarete Mislenski, he later lived in Sylmar, Calif., he was a member of Labor Union Local 300 of Southern California. Mr. Mullens was a resident of Ferndale since 1973. He was preceded in death by his wife Constance C. Mullens in August 1991. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, including Delores DeMeyer of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jul 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULLER, Norine Viola of 492 W. Lake Samish Drive died Sunday, Dec. 18, 1994. She was 71. Born July 31, 1923, to H. E. and Elmira Jorgenson Johnson in Juneau, Alaska, she graduated from Kodiak High School in Kodiak, Alaska, and also attended school in Anacortes. She married Otto Frederick Muller on Dec. 26, 1974, in Bellingham. She worked as a beautician at The Leopold and in Seattle. Mrs. Muller loved music and played several instruments. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Johnson. Survivors include her husband of the family home, aunt Pearl Meece of Bellingham and numerous other relatives. At Mrs. Muller's request, there will be no service. Her ashes will be place in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULLER, Otto F., age 80, of Bellingham, passed away Wed., Sept. 11, 2002, in Bellingham. He was born Oct. 31, 1921 in Kodiak, AK to Peter and Alexandra (Gongo) Muller and had been a resident of Whatcom County for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norine in 1974. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Muller retired from the U.S. Government in 1982 and had worked as a power plant operator for the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Kodiak. His memberships included Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, American Legion B.P.O.Elks Lodge in Anacortes and the V.F.W. Post in Kodiak. For several years, Mr. Muller helped place flags at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery for Memorial Day observances and was a member of Post #7 Honor Guard. Survived by his brother, Herman Leite of Stanwood; 3 sisters, Selma Parsons of Edmonds, Margaret Haynes of LaMirada, CA, and Ann Kenezuroff of Anchorage, AK; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside honors will be conducted by members of the Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, American Legion on Mon., Sept. 23, 11 a.m. in Greenacres|Moles Cemetery with Chaplain Carl Hamm officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Sep 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULLER, Ralph C., age 71 of 2300 14th St., passed away Saturday, March 25, (1978). He was a retired Burlington Northern Railroad Company employe for 31 years. Survived by 3 sons, Michael Muller, City; Richard F. Dowell, Tacoma and Robert H. Dowell, Vasalia, Calif; 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Berkley Babcock, Issaquah, and Henry Babcock of Torrance, Calif., 2 sisters, Mrs. Adle Hausman, Redwood City, Calif. and Mrs. Helen Hedlin, Seattle, many nephews, nieces and other relatives. Funeral services Thursday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Mar 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULLER, Ruth Elizabeth, age 61 of 2300 14th, passed away Wed., June 15, (1977). Mrs. Muller had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 26 years and was a retired clerk from Penneys. She leaves to survive her husband, Ralph C., of the family home; 3 sons, Michael of this city; Richard of Tacoma; and Robert of Vasalia, Calif.; 7 grandchildren. A sister, Yvonne Dingle of Bellevue; a brother, Robert T. Grieves, City; 2 nieces Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 17 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral home with Rev. E. N. Lindgren officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULLER, Walter passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, at his home. Walter was born April 26, 1928 in Frankfurt, Germany. He lived for the past 20 years in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife Karin, his son Barry E. Muller (wife Amy), grandchildren Kurt and Erica, his son Donald W. Muller (wife Jin) and grandchildren Kristina and Peter. He has a sister, brother-in-law and several cousins living in Germany. There will be a gathering of family and friends in his memory on Thursday, July 26, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Anthony's Restaurant in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULLIKIN, Charles J. - Funeral services for Charles J. Mullikin, 85, 409 York St., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby O. Edwards officiating. A 45-year resident of the community, Mr. Mullikin died Sunday (March 23, 1975). He was a retired laundry owner and operator. Surviving are the wife, Millie, and a daughter, Mrs. Lydia Williamson, of San Marcos, Calif. Burial will be in Bay View Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MULLINS, Carol J. (Murray) died Easter Sunday March 30, (1997). She was 48. She attended Mt. Baker and was a Bellingham High graduate. Survivors include mother Ella Bottiger; brothers Neil Murray, Fred Murray & Frank Bottiger; sister Lurene Mensch, Patty Murray and Fran Bottiger & numerous other relatives. Private services.

MULVANEY, Jean W., 2704 Peabody St., died Monday. Born in Scotland, she had been a Bellingham resident for 48 years. She is survived by a daughter in California and a sister in Bellingham. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home, with Joseph Scott officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 7, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUMM, Carol Marie (Bates), age 59, passed away on June 7, 2002. She was born in Seattle, WA on March 15, 1943 to Francis and Lillian (Norby) Bates. Carol graduated from Bellingham High School in 1961, then married Brian Mumm in 1963. She enjoyed gardening, reading, quilting, sewing, and making photo albums. Carol also enjoyed camping, crafts, and especially enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her mother Lillian Bates and sister Karen Bates Turk. Carol is survived by her husband Brian Mumm of Bellingham, daughter Bryana Mumm and husband Jeremy Corley of Woodinville, daughter Laurie Mumm and granddaughters Caitlin and Althea (Tia) Mumm of Bellingham, father Francis (Frank) Bates of Bellingham, brothers Bruce Bates of Everett, Eric and wife Kathy Bates of Randolph, WI, Michael (Mike) and wife Diane Bates of Bellingham, sister Heather Koppenheffer of Sedro-Woolley, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard (Dick) and Sue Mumm of Bellingham and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Laurel Community Baptist Church. Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUMM, Eloise F. of Bellingham died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in Bellingham. She was 90. A graveside service will start at 1 p.m. Friday in Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Born Nov. 11, 1910, to Perry and Lillian (Fairbanks) McGrew in Fidalgo, she was co-owner and operator of Mumm Mower Service of Bellingham. She enjoyed gardening, bird feeding, camping and rock hunting, and she was active at Bellingham Senior Activity Center. Mrs. Mumm was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie W. Mumm, on Sept. 20, 1972. Survivors include sons Richard Mumm and Brian Mumm, both of Bellingham, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNA, Katherine Renee of Bellingham passed away on Friday, August 19, 2005, in Bellingham. She was 35, born at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, on Dec. 20, 1969, to Joyce (Rachal) and Jesus G. Muna. The family moved when Kathy was 12 years old and she lived most of her life in Bellingham. She attended Bellingham High School and Bellingham Technical College, with a goal of a career in the travel field. Kathy is survived by Jesus Muna (Dad), Jesse Muna (brother), Tina (sister) and husband Jeff Trump, Gabriel and Joshua Trump (nephews), McCline Rachal (grandfather), and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, including aunt and uncle Dorothy and Jesus Pablo. A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 25, at Jones|Moles Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 26 at Church of the Assumption. Burial will be at Bayview Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNDAY, Jill Marie, age 46, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. died May 18, 1997 at Highland Conv. Center after a long battle with cancer which she fought courageously. She was born April 16, 1951 in Bellingham, Wa., to Bruce and Joan (Eaton) Geleynse. Jill was a 1969 graduate of Meridian High School. She enjoyed horse back riding and Bible Study. Jill was a faithful servant of Christ, she brought love and joy and hope to many. She leaves to survive her dear family all of Bellingham, WA. Daughter Tina Huff; son Ryan Munday; parents, Bruce and Joan Geleynse; sister, Jan Rambo; brothers, Jeff and Bruce Geleynse; grandchildren, Danielle and Jordan Huff; numerous other relatives and many close friends. A private family burial will be held followed by a memorial service at Calvary Temple, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

MUNGARRO, Ignacia, age 42, of Ferndale passed away Sunday, February 15, 2004. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale and enjoyed her faith as a Catholic by helping other people. She is survived by her mother, Consuelo Mungarro; daughter, Maria Mungarro; brothers Pablo and Luis Mungarro; sister, Maria Garcia and nieces, Cindy and Jessica. A rosary will be held Wednesday, February 19th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale with Father Timothy Sauer officiating. Internment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Feb 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNGER, Kathryn J., 37, of Bellingham died Friday, June 13, 1997, in a construction accident in the Birch Bay area. She was born May 13, 1960 in Duluth, Minn., to Dr. James and Peggy Munger. She lived in Whatcom County for more than 13 years and worked as a heavy-equipment operator for Wilder Construction Co. She also was a welding artist. She volunteered with many community groups and was an outdoor enthusiast. Her hobbies included boating, water skiing, camping and hiking, hockey and spending time with her dogs Lego, Bear and Messy Buckethead. Ms. Munger was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Munger of Duluth, and special friend Blake Grinstein of Bellingham. Survivors include her parents of Duluth; her partner Jennifer Willner of Bellingham; one brother, Dr. William Munger of Boston, Mass.; an uncle, Garet Munger of Seattle; one nephew and numerous friends. A memorial service is pending.

MUNKRES, Grace E., age 81, of 1530 James St., passed away March 26, 1990. Graveside services will be Thurs, March 29 at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Miss Munkres is survived by 1 brother, George Munkres of Sun City, Arizona and numerous nieces and nephews. A Bellingham resident for 60 years. Arrangements Jones Funeral Home
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Mar 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNKRES, Harvey Wayne, age 66 of 6774 Noon Rd., Everson, passed away Friday Jan. 14, (1977). Mr. Munkres was a 56 year resident of this community and was a dairy farmer, a chairman of the Washington State Dairy Products Commission, had been active in the Farm Bureau as a 4H leader for 10 years, was a member of the Ten Mile Grange, past member of the Lynden Public School Board. Surviving wife Jan Jensine, 3 sons Arden of Eugene, Ore.; Dean of Everson; and R. Dale, Ferndale; 1 brother George of Escondido, Calif.; 2 sisters Miss Grace Munkres, Mrs. Ruby Lemperes, both City; 8 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday January 18, 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jan 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNKRES, Jensine, age 68 of 803 W. Indiana, died Thurs., Feb. 14, 1980. A resident of this community for the past 40 years, she was a member of Nooksack Valley Baptist Church and Ten Mile Grange. She is survived by 3 sons, Arden Munkres of Eugene, Oregon; Dean Munkres of Everson; and R. Dale Munkres of Ferndale; 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Sanford Haugsdal of Milwaukie, Oregon; Curtis Haugsdal of Windsor, Colorado; and Clarance Haugsdal of Milwaukie, Oregon; 4 sisters, Christine Ike of Grants Pass, Oregon; Gena Collins of Milton Freewater, Oregon; June Neal of Walla Walla and Mable Oveson of Hillsboro, Oregon; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tues., Feb. 19, 10 a.m. in Nooksack Valley Baptist Church with Pastor John Ruhlman officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNSEN, Johan Alfred "Joe", age 88, of Bellingham passed away Wed., June 26, 2002, in Bellingham. He was born July 4, 1913, in Dryad, WA to Alfred and Johanna (Howem) Munsen and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Joe married Berwyn Cannon on July 19, 1942, in San Diego, CA. He retired on Jan. 31, 1957, from the USMC as MSgt. after 22 years of service to his country. He served in China, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Guam and Korea. For 18 years he worked for Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA. Joe was a great fan of all sports and enjoyed fishing and golf. Together he and Berwyn traveled throughout the U.S. by motor home. He was a member of B.P.O.E. #194, China Marines & 3rd Marine Division Assn. and Fleet Reserve Assn. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Berwyn, of Bellingham daughter, Irishea Munsen of Bellingham son, Steve Munsen & wife Sharon of San Jose, CA 4 grandchildren, 1 greatgrandchild and sister, Dagne Megard of Bellingham. Preceded in death by sisters, Signe Holdt, Gertrude Massey and Ingrid Callahan. A funeral service will be held Tues., July 2, 1:00 p.m. in Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor R. L. Christensen officiating and burial to follow in Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. Military honors will be provided.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNSON, Elvira E., age 71, 2501 E. St., passed away Wed., Feb. 2, (1977). Mrs. Munson had been a resident of Bellingham for many years and was a member of the Free Methodist Church. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Douglas Munson of this city and Dennis Susdorf of Seattle; 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Clarence Anderson of Ferndale and Leonard Anderson of this city; 2 sisters, Edna Markwood of City and Judy Tradal of Seattle, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Archie Rumppe officiating. Interment Woodlawn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Feb 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNROE, Douglas D. of Bellingham, WA, a lifetime county resident, passed away Friday, October 31, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 74. Mr. Munroe was born January 26, 1923 in Bellingham to Wyldes L. and Margaret (Dotson) Munroe. On June 26, 1977, he married Wilda Blair Nichols in Everett. He worked in auto-body repair in local dealerships, including Dewey Griffin and Hilliards, among others, retiring from Brien Ford in Everett in 1986. Mr. Munroe loved sports, fishing, and raising poodles, and he was known for his fondness for coffee. Survivors include wife Wilda; daughters, Judy and husband Stan Bechtol of Arlington, Patti Munroe of Olympia, Beverly and husband Lowell Jonson of Mount Vernon, Melva and husband Randy Clemenson of Bellingham; sister Margaret Lack of Gresham, OR; grandchildren, Kathy Bechtol of Bellingham, Dan and wife Connie Bechtol of Redmond, Michael and wife Trish Bechtol of Denver, Randi and Daniel Clemenson of Bellingham, Michael and John Jonson of Mount Vernon, Scott Bierne of Bellingham, (who cared for his grandfather for the past few years); and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8, at Jones-Moles Funeral Chapel. Visitation is Friday, November 7, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8, noon to 2 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

MURA, Edward, age 74, of 2100 Young St., passed away Thurs. Oct. 10, (1985) at his residence. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corp for 4 years, with the Coast Guard for 4 years during WWII, retired from the Border Patrol, spent 8 years with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Dept., member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion, Assumption Church, Assumption Parrish Council, Senior Citizens. Survived by his wife Mary; 2 sons, Steve Mura of Bellingham, Merek Edward Mura, Port Protection, Alaska; 2 daughters, Merial E. Lepera of Calif., Louann Culbreth of Summerville, Oregon; 1 sister, Ann Carr, Soap Lake, Wash.; 8 grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.

MURA, Mary K., age 93, died peacefully with family at her side on October 10, 2004 at the Ridgemont Adult Family Home in Bellingham. She was born Mary Kathleen McDonald to her parents John D. and Edith McDonald on June 10, 1911 in her family home on Meridian Street. A lifelong resident of Bellingham, she began first grade at Assumption Catholic School in 1917, graduating in 1925. She attended Whatcom High School, graduating with the class of 1929. Mary then pursued her lifelong passion to be a teacher at Bellingham Normal School (now Western Washington University) where she was elected student body vice president. She began her teaching career in Shelton, Washington where, in 1938, she became reacquainted with her former 8th grade classmate, Edward S. Mura, upon his return from serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in China. They were married on June 25, 1938 at Assumption Church. She taught at Assumption school for a time and also in Melrose Park, Illinois while her family lived there on government assignment for 4 years. She returned to Bellingham in 1960 where she worked for and retired from the Bellingham School District. Her greatest joys in teaching were the many years she taught special education at Shuksan and then Fairhaven Junior High Schools. At age 15 she wrote and starred in her own weekly radio show at KVOS radio (now KGMI). She was a charter member of the Bellingham Theater Guild and had a life long love for the theater, poetry and reading. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Daughters of America, serving a term as state regent; served on the board, and was president of the Bellingham YWCA; and was a member of, and served a term as president of Church Women United of Bellingham. Mary's life was one filled with joy, happiness optimism and faith. Her family never knew her to ever say an unkind word about any person. She was the emotional rock for the family she raised. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Edward Mura in 1985, and her daughter Meriel E. Lepera on May 20th of this year. She is survived by her son Merek Mura and his wife Elizabeth of Hawaii; her son Steven Mura and his wife Chris of Bellingham; and daughter Louann Culbreth of Bellingham. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Our mother's passing will leave a large void in our lives, but we take comfort in knowing that she lived such a full and happy life. May God grant Mom all the joy she so generously shared with all the lives she so lovingly touched. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 18 at 7 p.m. at Assumption Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURA, Sarah Regina, age 81, of Clipper, passed away Monday, August 16, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Mura had resided in that district for the past 51 years and was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She is survived by one son, Edward S., of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Clara H. Alaways of Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Ann M. Carr of Shelton; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Mikawa of Fairchild, Wis. Rosary will be said Thursday, August 19, at 7:30 p.m. within the cathedral chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, requiem mass will be read Friday, August 20, at 10:30 a.m. within the St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Clipper with Rev. Fr. M. P. Murray officiating. Interment Clipper Cemetery.

MURDZIA, Helen J. - Visitation for Helen J. (Grega) Murdzia of Ferndale will be held from noon to 7 tonight at Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Mrs. Murdzia died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at St Joseph Hospital. Born Oct. 13, 1919 to John and Mary Grega in Olean, NY she was one of 13 siblings and had been a Whatcom County resident for 45 years. On July 28, 1937, she married John C. Murdzia in Olean and they moved to Ferndale in 1954. He died in 1983. Mrs. Murdzia was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and was a member of the Altar Society, St. Anne Guild, Sacristan. She also was a member of the Moose, Eagle and Elks lodges of Bellingham. She enjoyed league bowling in Ferndale, gardening, knitting, hiking, cooking and listening and dancing to polka music. Her daughter Janice Marie Murdzia, 12 siblings and 3 grandchildren preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Marianne Knifong of Bremerton, Judith Rohrs of Tacoma and Marcia Bauer of Puyallup, and sons Donald J. Murdzia of Bellingham, John J. Murdzia of Ferndale and Frank C. Murdzia of Anacortes.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURDZIA, Janice M. - A vigil service for Janice M. Murdzia of Lynnwood will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Moles Funeral Home with Deacon George Flicken officiating. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Ms. Murdzia died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996, in Edmonds. She was 55. Born May 30, 1941, to John and Helen Grega Murdzia in Olean, N.Y., she moved to Whatcom County in 1954. A graduate of Ferndale High School and Shaw Business College in Bellingham, she worked in civil service for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard and the federal government. A member of St. Pious Catholic Church in Lynnwood, she enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing softball. Survivors include her mother of Ferndale; sisters Marianne Knifong of Bremerton, Judith Rohrs of Tacoma and Marcia Bauer of Puyallup; brothers Don Murdzia and Frank Murdzia, both of Bellingham, and John Murdzia of Ferndale; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald of Dec. 20, 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURDZIA, John C., 65, 1966 Willard St., Ferndale, died Wednesday (March 15, 1983) in a Bellingham nursing home. He was born Feb. 10, 1918 at Olean, NY. He was a Ferndale resident since 1954. He was a retired employee of the Mobil Oil Corp. Refinery and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. He had been a member of the Moose, Eagles and Elks lodges of Bellingham. He is survived by his widow, Helen J. Murdzia, three sons, four daughters, his mother, a sister and 18 grandchildren. Rosary-vigil services will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Mar 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURDZIA, John J. passed away at his home on Sun. Feb. 2, 2003. Memorial graveside services will be held Sat., Feb. 8th, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale. John was born in Olean, New York to John C. and Helen J. (Grega) Murdzia. John was a 1969 Graduate of Ferndale High School. He worked in various refinery's doing metal and insulation maintenance, and also worked as a carpenter, fishermen and logger. John played slow pitch softball and had a real love for scuba diving around the Northwest and Mexico. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURK, Merton G. - A family, graveside service for Merton G. Murk of Leavenworth, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. July 13 in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, with Lyndon Murk officiating. Mr. Murk died from complications caused by heart failure on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at his home. He was 83. Born Oct. 27, 1917, to Gilbert and Mable (Lean) Murk in Amor, Minn., he graduated from high school and completed a teachers training program. Mr. Murk served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was later honorably discharged from the service. In 1937, he married Evelyn Jorstad in Fergus Falls, Minn., and they moved to Bellingham. She died in 1991. Mr. Murk worked as a line foreman for Puget Power and Light. Mr. Murk lived in Bellingham for 63 years before moving to Leavenworth about 10 years ago. Mr. Murk was a member of the Electrical Workers Union. He also was affiliated with the Lutheran church. His hobbies included gardening, working on computers, reading and writing. Survivors include son Merwyn G. Murk of Bellingham and Keith A. Murk of Albany, Ore.; daughters Armiene C. Brooks of Leavenworth and Sonja R. Seldomridge of Lacy; brother Lyndon Murk of Tacoma; sisters Arline Meyer of Bellingham and Mavis Bjorklund of Gig Harbor; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Ward's Funeral Chapel of Leavenworth.

MURPHY, Dorothy E., age 66, of 2500 Broadway, passed away June 21, 1985. Mrs. Murphy had resided in Bellingham for the past 27 years and was retired from Star Surgical. She was a member of the Calvery Temple and leaves to survive her husband Ray J. Murphy of the home; 2 sons, Lance G. Murphy of Harrison Hot Springs and Dr. Dennis R. Murphy of City; 2 grandsons; 3 sisters who live in the east. Funeral services were held Mon., June 24 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Revs. Ernest and Wayne Francis officiating. Followed by private family committal.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURPHY, Ray James - A funeral service for Ray James Murphy of Bellingham will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Home. A private, family burial service will be in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mr. Murphy died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was 89. Born March 3, 1911, in Welby, Saskatchewan, Canada, he lived in Bellingham most of his life. A meat cutter by trade, he worked for Edquists Market and Claus Meats. Following his retirement, he was known as the "bicycle man" on Broadway. His wife, Dorothy, died in 1985. Survivors include sons Dennis R. Murphy of Bellingham and Lance G. Murphy of Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. six brothers and sisters and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURPHY, Wanetia E. passed away December 18, 2005 at Skagit Valley Hospital at the age of 86. She was born March 8, 1919 at Waterloo, Iowa to Oliver Wilkinson and Frances Garrett. She was married to Keith Murphy at Butte, Montana in 1936. In 1939, she and Keith moved to Alger and built their home where Wanetia continued to live until March of 2005 when she moved to Mira Vista in Mount Vernon. In addition to caring for Keith after he was injured in a logging accident, she was mother to their son, Pat, and worked as floor supervisor at the National Foods cannery. She was also employed at Stokley-VanCamp, Norm Nelson Potatoes, and Cascade Cannery. Wanetia was a longtime member of the Alger Improvement Club, the Skagit Valley Eagles, the Silver Run Grange, and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. For many years she was a dedicated volunteer with the Alger Food Bank. Preceding her in death was her husband, Keith Murphy. She is survived by her son Patrick and wife Peggy of Wasilla, Alaska; her stepdaughter, Shirley Lawrence and husband Stan of Whitehall, Montana; and by many nieces and nephews. The family thanks the many friends and extended family who visited and sent cards to Wanetia this past year. The staff and caregivers of Mira Vista Care Center are also thanked for their kindness to both Wanetia and her family. To celebrate Wanetia's life, a potluck luncheon will be held at the Alger Community Hall in Alger on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 1 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Edith H. - Services for former Lynden resident Edith H. Murray, 62, will be at 11 .m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park mausoleum. Mrs. Murray, formerly of Apple Valley Apartments on 8611 Depot Road in Lynden, died Friday (Jan. 12, 1990) at Sehome Park Care Center, where she had been for six weeks. She was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Loon Lake, Sask., Canada. She moved to Whatcom County in 1949, when she married Allen McCombs of Everson. The couple divorced, and she was remarried, to Ray Murray, in 1964. A homemaker, she loved animals and kept chickens, ducks, geese, and horses most of her life. Survivors include one son, Bryan McCombs of Lynden; two daughters, Gail Rasmussen of Bellingham, and Cheryl Jenkins of Bellevue; two grandchildren; one brother, Edgar Jones of Loon Lake; two sisters, Margaret Gardner of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, and Lucy Embree of Chetwynd, B.C. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park mausoleum. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Edward F., age 67 of Bellingham died January 9, 1998 at his residence. He was born October 28, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, to Edward and Madeline (Michel) Murray. He was raised in Philadelphia where he graduated from High School. Mr. Murray served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and completed college in Great Falls, Montana before returning to Philadelphia. He came to Bellingham in 1984 and was an entrepreneur. Survived by his sons, Patrick Michael Murray and wife Christine of Bellingham and Edward Francis Murray III of Bellingham; sisters, Mary Hassett of Walkersville, MD, Lynn Mautz of Clifton Heights, PA, and Betty Jane Hirschmann of Jamison, PA; two grandchildren, Chelsea Murray and Shaena Murray of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 1998. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

MURRAY, Flora C., of 1509 E. Victor St., died Monday (July 5, 1982). She had been a resident of Bellingham for 62 years. She was a member of the Leisure Time Club. She is survived by a brother, a niece and seven nephews. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Gordon Earl, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Bellingham on January 9, 2002. He was born in Bellingham on January 26, 1924 to George and Zetta Murray. Gordon attended schools in Whatcom County and then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Lois Lehmann in 1947. Gordon held various positions in Bellingham until retiring from The Bellingham Herald. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post #7 and Elks Lodge #194. Known by his friends as "Ole Gord", he loved to tell a good story and could always find something to be glad about. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his second wife Grace Tisdale Murray. Survivors include his brother Don Davis and wife Mary of Millcreek, WA; son Michael Murray and wife Pam of Birch Bay; daughter Shiela Murray Cernich and husband Jerry of Anchorage, AK; granddaughter Trisha Wright and great-grandson Tyler Wright of Wetumpka, AL; grandson Christopher Lewis of Alaska; and dear friend Lavern Rice of Bellingham. At Gordon's request, no services will be held. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

MURRAY, Hellen, of 512 W. Illinois, passed away Sept 24,(1975). A Whatcom County resident for the past 48 years, Mrs. Murray was a member of Rebekah Lodge No. 43 and Rome Grange. Surviving husband, George L. 2 sons, Raymond of Everson and Willard of Florida; 1 daughter, Mrs. Shirley Morsman of Battleground, Wash.; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Family services were held. Cremation. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURPHY, Helen Y., age 53, of 1319 E. Maplewood Ave., passed away Nov. 5. Mrs. Murphy had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 27 years and was a retired Real Estate sales person, employed by Alhoha Realty. Surviving son, Mike Murphy of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Mrs. Marlene Bremer of Bellingham; 1 grandchild; her mother, Ms. Mary Kondrat of Surrey, B.C.; 1 brother, Johnny Kondrat of New Westminster, B.C.; 3 sisters, Mrs. May Lewka of New Westminster, B.C., Mrs. Ann Rice of Surrey, B.C. and Mrs. Stella Hilles of Edmonton, Ontario. Graveside services Friday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

MURRAY, Charles F., a Bellingham resident and educator, died on Saturday, June 22, 1996, at Bellingham Health Care Center. He was 82. A private graveside service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Isabel E. - Services for registered nurse Isabel E. Murray, 83, will be at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Charles Carlson officiating. Miss Murry, formerly of 901 N. Forest St., died Sunday (Sept. 30, 1990) at Alderwood Park Convalescent and Retirement Center in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 28, 1907 in Basswood, Manitoba, and had lived in Bellingham since 1939. Miss Murray earned a degree in nursing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1928. She was a register nurse, first in Chicago, then in Dayton, Ohio. In Bellingham, she worked at St. Luke's General Hospital for seven years and at the Bellingham clinic of Dr. Howard Keyes for 30 years. She retired in 1975. Miss Murray continued some nursing as a volunteer for senior citizen centers and for Whatcom County residents needing help at home. In the late 1970s, she told a Herald reporter "I like doing things for people, and this is one of the things I can do. I've always liked helping people when they are sick or hurt. It's just something that is inside of me." She was a member of the Aftermath Club, Soroptimist Club, Washington Nurses Association and First Presbyterian Church, where she also was a deacon. Survivors include a sister, Christie Richmyre of Surrey, B.C., and several nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Oct 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Keith Alexander, age 89, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Bellingham, WA. A Bellingham resident since 1946, Dr. Murray was born October 31, 1910, in Nez Perce, Idaho, to the Rev. James and Olive (Kidd) Murray. He did his undergraduate work at Whitworth College and received his advanced degrees at the University of Washington. Dr. Murray taught high school in Richland, Kent and Coupeville before coming to Western Washinton College of Education (now Western Washington University), where he taught history for 32 years. Dr. Murray befriended hundreds of students during those years. In recognition for his many years of service as a teacher and scholar, the Goltz-Murray Archival Center near the campus was named in his honor. He wrote several books on local and Northwest history, include THE PIG WAR (San Juan Island), THE MODOCS AND THEIR WAR (Northern California) and REINDEER AND GOLD (Alaska). Dr. Murray loved music, and he earned much of his tuition at Whitworth during the Depression by singing in a quartet promoting the college. In Coupeville, he directed the Methodist Church choir and sang in “The Whidbey Gospel Four.” He organized the Lynden Choral Society and directed “The Messiah” there for 18 years. Dr. Murray was Presbyterian Church, Rotary Club of Bellingham (Past president and Paul Harris Fellow), the Hobby Club, and many historical and museum societies. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Olive (Clarke) Murray, son James, and sister Carol Love. In 1970, he married Shirley Davidson and gained a large and devoted family. Survivors include his wife Shirley of the family home; daughters, Anne and husband Hans Lenkert of Orinda, CA; Christian and husband Randy Starks of Lummi Island; 6 stepchildren, Kevin Davidson of Orange, CA; Galen Davidson of Vancouver, WA; Maren Sandres of Bellingham; Loryn Gorsett of Denver, CO; Quentin Davidson of Vancouver, WA; Curtin Davidson of Bellingham; 2 grandsons; 1 honorary granddaughter; 20 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 honorary great-granddaughter; and 4 step=great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2000, at the First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend David Murhy officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, L. Eleanor - A graveside service for L. Eleanor Murray of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Taves officiating. Mrs. Murray died Tuesday, April 8, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 95. Born Oct. 13, 1901, to Warren and Lelia Rogers Clough in Snohomish, she lived in Whatcom County most of her life. She attended Calvary Temple. Mrs. Murray was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Chudleigh, in 1958; her second husband, Norman Murray Sr., in 1990; and a grandson, Philip Tinker, in 1982. Survivors include daughter Dorothy Tinker of Bellingham, step-daughters Geraldine Zaremba and Neva Smith, both of Bellingham, stepson Norman Murray Jr. and Bill Murray, both of Eugene, Ore., and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MURRAY, Michael "Mick" R., born Jan. 27, 1947, passed away Sept. 17, 2001 following a brief illness. Survived by sister Lynne (Steve) Ince of Stanwood brother Joel (Diane) of Colville numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, all of who he held in high regard. Family services are pending. Moles Funeral Home Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Sep 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Norman E. - Private family services for Norman E. Murray, Sr., 94 of 409 York St., will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Murray died Saturday (April 14, 1990) at St. Joseph Hospital, South Campus. He was born Dec. 24, 1895 in Empire, Ohio. He lived in Washington and Oregon for most of his life, and moved to Bellingham in 1978. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his first wife, Nettie Murray, in 1960. Mr. Murray was a member of Calvary Temple. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Murray of the family home; two sons, Norman E. Murray, Jr., of Eugene, Ore., and Bill B. Murray of Springfield, Ore; two daughters, Geraldine Zaremba of Bellingham and Neva Smith of Eugene, Ore.; one stepdaughter, Dorothy Tinker of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Apr 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Raymond R., 65, 6902 Goodwin Road, Everson, died Tuesday (Jan. 6, 1981) at his home. He was born June 10, 1915 in Rivers, Ore., and had been a Whatcom County resident for 53 years. He is survived by his wife Edith, two sons, a daughter, a stepson, two stepdaughters, and a sister. No services will be held. Visitation hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home. Cremation will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Sean Timothy was born in Port Angeles, January 31, 1959 and passed away in Bellingham, August 30, 2001 at the age of 42. Survived by two sons, Timothy and Jeremiah mother, Barbara Buckley and husband Robert Buckley father, Henry Murray three brothers, Brian, Terry and Patrick Murray three sisters, Colleen Gulbranson, Barbara Goode and Cathy Murphy several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Sean had a multitude of Do-It-Yourself hobbies and his favorite sport of deep sea fishing. Sean, had a sense of humor that could put a smile on anyone's face on any given day. He was always there to give a helping hand and an ear to bend. Sean is loved by all and will be deeply missed.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Sep 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRAY, Sylvia F. - A family Graveside service for Sylvia F. Murray of Bellingham will be held Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mrs. Murray died Wednesday, July 28, 1999. She was 101. She was born May 15, 1898 to Casper and Bertha (Patalong) Rackman in Chicago. Mrs. Murray was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Her husband, Charles Murray, preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Genevieve Blackwell of Lynnwood and Arlene Schultz of Seattle; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MURRISH, Herbert, age 76, of 700 32nd St., passed away Thurs., Aug. 25. Services are pending at Jones Funeral Home. Graveside Service, Wed., Aug. 31 3 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park, with Reverend Herbert B. McLellan officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNZANREDER, Herman J., age 66, of 1643 Shady Lane, passed away at home Sunday, May 29, (1977). A resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years, he had been employed at Georgia Pacific for the past 25 years. He was a member of Calvary Temple and Pulp Workers Local. Surviving are his wife Pearl; a son Mark, both of Bellingham; a daughter, Shirley Johnson of Renton; 2 brothers, Ben of Ronan, Montana and Matt of Langford, S. Dakota; a sister, Hilda Willison of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren, Cindy and Lynn Johnson of Renton, Andrew and Ricci Munzanreder of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Thursday, June 2 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jun 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNZANREDER, Wade A., age 20, of 1643 Shadyland Rd., passed away in a Seattle hospital Saturday, Dec. 18, (1976). A life time resident of Bellingham he was a member of the Calvary Temple and was employed at the Snelsen Company and was a member of the Ironworkers Local No. 505 and the American Motorcycle Association. Surviving are his parents, Herman and Pearl Munzanreder at the family home; a brother, Mark and his wife, Debbie of Bellingham; a sister, Shirley and her husband Leonard Johnson of Renton; 2 nephews, Andy and Ricci Munzanreder both of Bellingham; 2 nieces, Lynn and Cindy Johnson both of Renton; numerous aunts and uncles including Harold Fitting and Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Willson all of Bellingham, Selma Fitting of Renton, Irving Fitting of Seattle and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Norquist of Tacoma. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Thus, Dec 23 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. (From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUNZANREDER, Pearl Lavina, age 84, of Bellingham, passed away Thurs., Nov. 15, 2001, in Bellingham. She was born Dec. 18, 1916, in Britton, SD to Peter and Edith (Couser) Fitting and had been a resident of Whatcom County for 60 years. She married Herman Munzanreder in Lake City, SD in 1932 and he preceded her in death in 1977. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother whose hobbies included gardening, sewing and crafts. Mrs. Munzanreder was a longtime member of Calvary Temple. Survived by her son, Mark Munzanreder & wife Debbie of Bellingham daughter, Shirley Johnson of Renton sister, Ruby Norquist of Puyallup 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, Wade Munzanreder. Visitation will be Tues., Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Pastor Richard Strum will be officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUSLAND, Laila of Edmonds died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1993, at home of cancer. She was 29. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David R. Christenson officiating. Burial will be in Saxon Cemetery. Ms. Musland was born Jan. 4, 1964 to Pete and Terry Sinnes Musland in Ballard. Survivors include her parents of Edmonds; sister Greta Musland of Seattle; fiance Darin Schnee of Bothell; and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Dec 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUSSETTER, Anita Irene Leyba of Ferndale died of cancer Tuesday, March 10, 1998 in Bellingham. She was 78. A private service will be held. Born June 16, 1919, in Yakima, she was a local resident since 1978. She married Lee Mussetter Jan. 15, 1968 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A homemaker, Mrs. Mussetter enjoyed ceramics and bowling. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Holm. Survivors include her husband of Ferndale, daughters Carol Thompson of Keyport, Lillian Sooter of Thompson Falls, Mont., and Cathy Marshall of Coeur d'Alene; son Jerry Mussetter of Burlington; 5 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Mar 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUSSETTER, John Lee, age 62, died at his home on route two, last Thursday. Death was attributed to a sudden heart attack. He had been a resident of the Blaine district for the past 28 years. Among those surviving are his widow, Lilly Carolyn; three sons, Lyle, of Yakima, Lee William, of Sedro Woolley, and Vernice, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Martin, of Seattle; three granddaughters and two grandsons; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Woodward, of Forks, a brother, Herbert, of Sisseton, S.D., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday in the McKinney funeral home with the Rev James Warne Sanders officiating. Interment in Blaine Cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, April 19, 1951) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

MUSSETTER, Lee W. - At his request, there will be no service for Lee W. Mussetter of Bellingham. A celebration of his life gathering will be announced at a later date. Mr. Mussetter died Thursday, June 15, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 82. Mr. Mussetter was born March 2, 1918, to John Lee and Caroline Lillian (Larson) Mussetter in Stanford, Mont. Mr. Mussetter served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a pattern maker for many years. Mr. Mussetter played the organ and enjoyed bowling and dancing. Survivors include his wife, Geneva (Fryer) Mussetter, of the family home son Jerry Mussetter of Burlington daughter Elaine Dohn of Everett stepdaughters Harriet Nelson of Seattle, Vivian Hatherell of Kent and Carol Thompson of Keyport stepsons Larry and Jerry Manthey, both of Bellingham brothers Vern Mussetter of Bellingham and Lyle Mussetter of Point-No-Point sister Caroline Martin of Seattle and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUSTACICH, Roberta Joanna DeMuth, formerly of Bellingham, died Thursday, July 31, 1997, in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was 70. A service will be held today in California. Born March 8, 1927, to Francis and Lillian DeMuth in Elm Creek, Neb., she moved to Washington in 1942. She married Vincent Mustacich in 1949 in Bellingham. Mrs. Mustacich moved to Santa Barbara in 1984. She taught piano and organ for many years and was a published creative writer. Mr. Mustacich was a member of Santa Barbara Art Club and Goleta Valley Club and held numerous positions during her 45-year membership in Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include her husband; sons Robert Mustacich of Santa Barbara and Nicholas Mustacich of Bellevue; brother Lawrence DeMuth of Bellingham; sisters Eileen Loney and Adrianne Bielaski, both of Bellingham, and Lorraine Brunt of Bellevue; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

MUSTAPPA, Catherine Irene, age 84, passed away April 4, 2005 at her home in Bellingham. Irene was born August 13, 1920 in Miller, South Dakota to Frank & Mary Ellen (O'Hara) Moore. She was the 6th of 10 children. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Eugene, OR. Irene moved to Bellingham to study in the nursing program at the old St. Joseph Hospital. She married Nicholas Mustappa on April 29, 1943 at Sacred Heart Church in Bellingham. Preceded in death by husband Nicholas and daughter Mary Ellen Gordon. Irene is survived by her two sons Joe and Frank Mustappa and wife Anne, of Bellingham; grandchildren Mary and husband Jeff Dudas of Connecticut, Jeff Mustappa, and Nicole Mustappa, of Bellingham; and great-grandchildren Jade and Tyler Mustappa, and Connor Dudas. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thurs., April 7 from 1 - 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Fri., April 8 at 12:10 p.m. with Fr. David Mulholland officiating. Interment will follow by a reception at Westford's Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service Broadway at Eldridge.

MUSTAPPA, Patrick Michael, age 23, resident of Clinton, Wash., and former Mount Vernon resident, passed away Friday, May 3, near Clinton, following a boating accident. He was born on October 17, 1967 in Bellingham, Wash., the son of Jim and Marcia Moena Mustappa. Patrick was raised and educated in Mount Vernon, and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1986. While in high school, Patrick participated in wrestling. He was currently employed at Bayliner Boat Works in Arlington. Survivors include his parents: Jim and Marcia Mustappa of Anchorage, Alaska, 2 brothers: Bob Mustappa and Jim Mustappa, Jr. both of Mount Vernon, 1 sister: Tricia Mustappa of Mount Vernon, 1 grandfather: Clifford Moena of Bellingham, 1 uncle: Jim Moena of Mount Vernon, and 1 aunt: Judy Schrey of San Diego, Calif. He was prec3eded in death by 1 grandfather and 2 grandmothers. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 11 a.m. at the Kern Funeral Chapel in Mount Vernon, with Reverend Willholland Williams officiating. Services will conclude at the chapel, with cremation to follow at the Mount Vernon Crematory. Kern Funeral, Mount Vernon, in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 1991) Supmitted by Merrily Lawson.

MUTCH, James Philip - Graveside services for James Philip Mutch, 94, 3700 Haynie Road, Blaine, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Haynie Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Walter officiating. Mr. Mutch died Monday (June 30, 1986) in Blaine. He was born March 19, 1892, in Pisligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He left Scotland at the age of 18 and went to Canada, where he surveyed for the Canadian railroads. He served with the U.S. Army in France in World War I. Mr. Mutch married Agnes Stromme in 1925. He farmed in South Dakota until 1937 when he came to Whatcom County and bought a farm on Haynie Road. He retired from farming in the 1960s and was active in the Haynie Grange for 20 years. Survivors include three daughters, Jennie Nipges of Lynden, Glori Eastman of Blaine and Carolyn Fielding of Seattle; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews in Scotland and Canada. Another daughter, Doris Burton, died in 1970. Two infant sons also preceded him in death. His wife Agnes died in 1973. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.

MYATT, George Wayne was born Feb. 28, 1912, in Bellingham, WA, and died Fri. May 14, 2004, in Marysville. He was a life long resident of Bellingham until August 2003 when he moved to Marysville to live with his daughter and son-in-law. Mr. Myatt worked at the Bellingham Furniture Factory and retired from Warnick Lumber. Wayne was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching sports. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ferndale since the late 1920's. During his retirement years, he worked on remodeling projects at his church and helped build for a Christian school in Maui. Wayne spent much of his free time helping others. He is survived by his daughters Carolyn and husband Dick Kelley of Marysville, Sharon Van Dyke of Bellingham and son, Larry Myatt of Bellingham. A memorial service will be held Thurs, May 2, 1 pm at First Baptist Church of Ferndale. Private family burial at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson. MYATT, Opal I. - A memorial service for Opal I. Myatt of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Ferndale with Pastor Ralph Poulson and Chaplain Brian Van Dyke officiating. Mrs. Myatt died Monday, June 29, 1998, in Bellingham. She was 87. She was born April 12, 1911 to Richard S. and Mattie M. (Gregory) Riley in Stettler, Alberta. The family moved to Ferndale in 1925. She married Wayne Myatt in 1932 and they moved to Bellingham, where they have resided since. Mrs. Myatt was a member of First Baptist Church of Ferndale for 70 years. She enjoyed visiting shut-ins and planting and caring for flowers. Survivors include her husband Wayne of Bellingham; daughters Carolyn Kelley of Marysville and Sharon Van Dyke of Lynden; son Larry Myatt of Bellingham; sister Bonnie Brevik of Tampa, Fla; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Leah and Aaron Scholarship fund, c/o First Baptist Church, Ferndale, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jul 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYATT, Maudine P. - On December 25, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. we lost a dear friend, Mother, Nana, and Aunt. Maudine P. Myatt (Muddy) gave up her battle with pancreatic cancer and went home to be with our family in heaven. She resided in Bellingham, Washington. Maudine took great pride in her work as a bookkeeper for Luke & Crews and the Bellingham Elks Lodge. Maudine loved to clown around and was a proud member of The Bellingham Tall Elks Clowns as Raggedy Anne. The clowns would visit and bring joy to the children at the childrens' hospitals after they walked the annual parade. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Little and her husband Greg; her son Darryl Pewitt and his wife Rhonda; and her grandchildren Jeramy Pewitt, Jordan Pewitt, Lauren Little Fitch and her husband Jeremy. We will all miss her and cherish our memories. It gave us joy knowing that she was with Jesus on his birthday. Graveside service will be held in Bellingham, WA at Bayview Cemetery on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the Bellingham Elks Lodge. Everyone who loved her is welcome and encouraged to join us. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.

MYERS, Arnold R. - Husband, Father, Friend, American Patriot Arnold R. Myers, age 93 of Bellingham, passed away on February 14, 2008. He was born January 21, 1915 in Tenino, WA to Josephine & Theodore Myers, and was raised in Olympia before moving with his family to Bellingham in 1932. Arnold graduated from Bellingham High School in 1933 and married Dorothy West in 1938. They had one son, Robert, born November 11, 1942. Arnold worked for Northwest Fuel Co. for 43 years until his retirement in 1980. He served 3 years in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 92nd Signal Battalion as Message Center Chief. He directed and coordinated all phases of the message center operations and supervised and instructed message center personnel in performance of operations. Arnold could encrypt, decipher, encode and decode classified messages, and understood the operations of all cryptographers' equipment and systems; many times delivering secret messages from Headquarters to the front line. He helped liberate Dachau and Buchenwald Prison Camps. He was discharged in 1946 as T-Sgt. He was a 74 year life member of the Bellingham Elk's Lodge #194, a 56 year life member of the American Legion Post #7, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His favorite pastime was playing Keno in Reno, NV. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy, in 1997; son Robert in 1983; brother Gordon in 1998; and sister Ardra in 2002. He is survived by brother-in-law Richard Molby of Seattle; loving friends Scott, Barbara, Jennifer & Mark Woodley of Lynnwood; and close friends Bo, Dianne, Katie & Ben Franz of Custer. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 21st at 10 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Service at Westford Funeral Home. A reception will follow across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Full military honors presented by American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post #7. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge (From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Feb 2008)

MYERS, Charles R. - Family services for Charles R. Myers Sr. will be held at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Mr. Myers, a resident of the Bellingham area since May last year, died Wednesday (April 10, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. He was 80. Born Dec. 8, 1910, to Milton and Ida (Long) Myers, he was a machinist in the tool-and-die industry. Mr. Myers worked for Aeronca Manufacturing, an aerospace firm making parts for Apollo spacecraft and Air Force jets. A member of the AFL-CIO, he also was fire chief of the South Madison Township Fire Department, in southwest Ohio. Mr. Myers married his wife, Ethel Hill, in February, 1939, in Indiana. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jonathan, Charles and Michael Myers, all of Middletown, Ohio; 10 daughters, Janet Collins of Virginia Beach, Va., Judith Ahern of Redmond, Helen McClain, Joyce Myers and Michelle VanWinkle, all of Franklin, Ohio, Charlene Myers of Cincinnati, Paula Dubey of Trenton, Ohio and Dorothy Moreau, Mabel Logan and Gail Hollon, all of Bellingham; 34 grandchildren;; and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

MYERS, Dorothy E., age 81 of Bellingham passed away November 12, 1997 at Alderwood Park Care Center. She was born May 2, 1916 in Great Falls, Montana. Soon after birth Dorothy was adopted by Mamie and James West. The family moved to Bellingham in 1928 and she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1933. She married Arnold R. Myers July 2, 1938 in Bellingham. Dorothy received her Beauticians license in 1934 & taught hair styling at McDonald's Beauty Salon for several years. She worked in beauty salons at Wahl's & the Bon Marche before opening her own salon in her home in 1966. Dorothy loved her work, she retired in 1995 due to illness. Her favorite pastime was going to Fitzgeralds Casino in Reno to play Keno. She leaves to survive her husband, Arnold R. Myers of the family home; sister-in-law; Ardra and husband Richard Molby of Seattle; and brother-in-law Gordon Myers and wife Mildred of Bellingham. Preceded in death by her only son, Robert Myers in 1983. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

MYERS, Effie A. of 2500 S. Samish Way died Thursday, Aug 26, 1993. She was 63. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Born Dec. 7, 1929 in Bellingham to Joseph and Effie LaPlante, she was a lifelong Bellingham resident. Survivors include son Jim Myers of Blaine; daughter Doreen Miller of Blaine; brothers John LaPlante of Everett and Donald LaPlante of Bellingham; sisters Alice Senechal of Lynnwood and Emma Ramey of Seattle; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS - Elsie Martha, age 82, formerly of 408 York St., passed away Sat. Sept 25, (1976). A resident of this community for the past 78 years, Mrs. Myers was a member of Unity Church of Truth. Surviving 2 sons, Harold, City, Lawrence C., San Pedro, Calif., 2 brothers, William Waschke and Henry Waschke, both city, 2 (sic) sisters, Mrs. Marie Myers, City, Mrs. Ida Swartz, Everson, Mrs. Bertha Olsen, Wenatchee, 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Tuesday Sept. 28, 2 p.m., Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Howard Armstrong officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
[The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, WA, Monday, September 27, 1976, page 18.]

MYERS, Franklin, of Bellingham, passed away Friday, July 12, 2002, with his wife by his side. He was 95. Born June 13, 1907 in Whatcom County to Samuel J. and Bessie (McClelland) Myers. On May 28, 1932, he married Pearl Lindquist. They were married for 70 years. Mr. Myers and his wife owned Myers Plumbing at 1311 Railroad Ave., Bellingham for many years. He was a member of Bellingham Elks #194 for 68 years, and was exalted ruler in 1946. He was a member of the Plumber and Pipe fitter's Union #265. Preceding him in death were his parents a sister, Marie Hawkins of Bellingham and a brother, Robert of Ferndale. Survivors include: his wife, Pearl sister, Ida K. Greathouse of Seattle and many nieces and nephews. At Mr. Myers request, no services will be held. Cremation and interment will be in the family plot at Greenacres. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jul 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, George A., of Bellingham, died at home on Friday, April 9, 1993. He was 71. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Jones-Moles Funeral Chapel with Pastor Richard Strum officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors provided by the Albert J. Hamilton Post 7, American Legion. Visitation will be at Jones-Moles from until 5 pm today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Mr. Myers was born on August 16, 1921 in Bellingham to Frank and Helga (Peterson) Myers. On May 9, 1942, he married Harriett Linder in Bellingham. He and his wife owned and operated the Myers Market for 20 years. He also worked for Georgia Pacific and retired from there after 37 years. Mr. Myers was a drummer and played with country western bands for more than 30 years. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the William Matthews Post 1585 VFW and the Albert J. Hamilton Post 7, American Legion. He was also a lifetime member of the YMCA and worked out there regularly. Survivors include his wife Harriett, of the family home; daughters Jeanette Williams and Shirley Euper, both of Bellingham; son Jim Myers of Bellingham; and numerous grandchildren and other relatives. Arrangements by Jones Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Apr 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, George F., 74, of 3212 Northwest Ave., died Dec. 12, 1991, in Bellingham. He was born Aug. 27, 1917 in Bellingham to Otto and Stella Myers. He lived all his life in Whatcom County. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Silver Star medal for gallantry in action in French Morocco, the Good Conduct Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Theater ribbon with one star. He married Effee LaPlante. She survives him at the family home. A member of Teamsters' Local No. 231, Mr. Myers was employed for 25 years with Bellingham Builders, Inc. Other survivors include his son, Jim Myers of Blaine; daughter Doreen Myers of Bellingham; brothers Russell Myers of Mount Vernon, Robert Myers of Bellingham, Bill Carter of Seattle, and Jack Myers of Auburn; sisters Rita Charles of Waldron, Leola Berryn of Lynnwood, and Grace Smith of Hoquiam; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Lawrence Guderian will officiate. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Georgia Frances, age 89, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Friday, May 2, 1997 in Bellingham. Born April 29, 1908 in Bellingham to Charles H. & Frances (Banks) Shepardson. A life resident of Whatcom County, at age 15 she graduated from Whatcom High School. Mrs. Myers began working at Wahl's Department Store where she worked for 35 yrs. and then later worked as a sales agent for Carter's Real Estate. Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by husbands, Theodore M. Thorsen, Lloyd Davis and John Myers; brother Charles Shepardson and granddaughter, Susan Fackler. Survived by sons, Kenneth & wife Lee Thorsen of Cumberland, RI, Theodore L. & wife Joan Thorsen of Arnold, CA; daughters, Eunice & husband Gary Bennett of San Francisco, CA, Georgia T. & husband Albert Hunt of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandson; sisters, Lorraine & husband William Brandt and Mary Johnson all of Bellingham; several nieces & nephews. A memorial service will be held, Tuesday, May 6, 1997, 10:30 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey Peterson, officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MYERS, Harriet - Visitation for Harriet Linder Myers of Bellingham will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Strum officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Myers died Monday, April 5, 1999 in Bellingham. She was 76. Born May 5, 1922 to Hjalmer and Ellen Hanson Linder in Bellingham, she grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from Bellingham High School. On May 9, 1942 she married George Myers. She and her husband owned and operated Myers Marker for 20 years. She retired from Water District No. 2. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Sweet Adelines. Her husband died in 1993. Survivors include daughters Jeanette Eiriksson and Shirley Euper, both of Bellingham; son Jim Myers of Bellingham; brothers Stanley Linder of Bellingham, Ken Linder of Hoquiam and Don Linder of Hunters; sisters Bernice Manning of Bellingham and Marjorie Johnson of Everson; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Harold R., age 61 of 1211 14th St., died Sun. Feb. 8, 1981. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, he was employed as chief engineer on the tanker Mobil Oil; member of the Bellingham Yacht Club; U.S. Coast Guard WWII Veteran; life member of William Mathews Post No. 1585 VFW. He is survived by his wife Jean; 2 sons Harold D. and wife Sue Myers, and Garold and wife Debbi Myers all of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren, Corey, Kelli, Timmey, Steve and Traci; 1 brother, Cecil and wife Mae Myers of San Pedro, Calif. Graveside service Fri. Feb. 13, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Hilda, 87, died Friday (Sept. 5, 1975). She was a member of two pioneer families, the Tawes and the Mormons (sic-Mohrmann), and was a member of the Ferndale United Church. She had resided in Ferndale most of her life. She is survived by a niece and six nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Howard Raymond, age 81, of Bellingham, passed away Sun., March 7, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born July 10, 1917 in Bellingham to Joseph and Hanna (Seiness) Myers and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. He quit school his junior year to take care of the family farm after his parents passed away in 1930. He married Ruth Bajema on June 25, 294, in Bellingham. Mr. Myers learned the pipefitting trade during WWII at the Bellingham Shipyards. He was a union pipefitter until the 1970's and belonged to the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #40 in Bellingham. He was a talented blue Grass musician playing various instruments, loved to work in his dahlia and vegetable gardens and was a member of Calvary Temple in Bellingham. He was a dedicated and loving husband and father. Survived by sons, Grant P. Myers and wife Annette of Bellingham and John H. Myers of Bellingham; sisters, Louise Johnson and Esther Lamoureaux both of Bellingham and numerous other family members. Preceded in death by his wife Ruth A. Myers in March 1993 and sister Ethel Cyr. Visitation on Thurs. March 11, 6-8 p.m. and Fri., ch 12, 9 a.m. to noon at Greenacres Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Strum officiating and burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Mar 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Jean, age 70, of Parkway Chateau, passed away Mon., April 3, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born Jan 19, 1925, in Porter, Oklahoma, to Isaac Theron and Pearl Kirk. She married Harold Raymond Myers in Bellingham and he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1981. She loved her family and helping others. Survived by 2 sons, Harold D. Myers and wife Sandy and Garold G. Myers and wife Deborah all of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Opal Pryor of Madill, OK and Connie Livermore of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren, Corey, Kelli, Katie and Tim Myers and Ryan and Erin Harlow, all of Bellingham; and numerous other family members. A memorial service will be held on Fri, April 7, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Joe August, age 75, of 716 16th St., passed away Sunday July 20, (1969). Mr. Myers was a 62 year resident of this community and a retired salesman for National Grocery Co. Survivors are his wife, Ina, at home; one daughter, Mrs. John Gooch, City; one grandson, one sister, Mrs. Mae Madsen, City; and three nieces. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. John B. Winn, Tuesday, July 22, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

MYERS, John Wayne – A memorial service for John Wayne Myers of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Rome Grange. Mr. Myers died of complications caused by cancer Sunday, March 19, 2000 at his home. He was 54. Born Oct 13, 1945, to Kenneth and Maxine Myers in Everett, he had been a local resident since 1979. Mr. Myers graduated from Nampa High School in Nampa, Idaho, in 1965. On Dec 12, 1983, he married Janet "Jan" Holen in Bellingham. Mr. Myers was a dairy farmer until 1990 and then went to work for other dairies in the county. In 1994, he started his own lawncare business. He enjoyed camping and riding horses. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Donald Myers. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Justin and Tim Myers, both of the family home, and Dary Myers of Phoenix; daughter Barb Myers of Bellingham; mother Maxine Lattimer of Caldwell, Idaho; brothers Richard Myers of Anchorage, Alaska, Ricky Myers of Boise, Idaho, and LeRoy Myers of Colorado Springs, Colo; sisters Sandy Harwell of Juneau, Alaska; Elaine Meyer of Nampa, Idaho; and Karen Skoye of Meridian, Idaho; and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS - Lawrence C. Myers, 2717 Humboldt Street, age 84, passed away Monday, December 26, (1966). A sixty-six-year resident of this city, Mr. Myers was a retired millwright, and was a member of Unity Church of Truth. Survivors are his widow, Elsie M., at home; two sons, Harold, of this city, and Lawrence C. of San Pedro, Calif.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Fred Myers of Red Bluff, Calif., and Earl Myers of Auburn, Calif. Services will be conducted by Miss Dorothy Paul Thursday, December 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

MYERS, Mildred was born Feb. 10, 1914. She was married for over 50 years to George Myers. Together they devoted their lives to the full time ministry as Jehovah's Witnesses. Mildred fell asleep in death on Dec. 7, 2003. A memorial service will be held on Sat., Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall located at 2935 Birchwood Ave.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Dec 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Pearl passed away on October 21, 2009 at Rosewood Villa. She was born in Bellingham, September 11, 1911 to Carl Abraham and Ruth (Asplund) Lindquist. Pearl resided in Bellingham all of her life except for a brief time when she and her husband Franklin lived in Seattle. Pearl was a member of the 1928 graduating class of Whatcom High School. She met Franklin Myers at a dance when she was 18 years old and they married in May 1932. Pearl and Franklin owned and operated Myers Plumbing in Bellingham for 20 years. Franklin passed away in July of 2002 after a honeymoon that lasted 70 years. Pearl and Franklin were die-hard Mariner's fans and listened to the games on a little transistor radio that Pearl continued to use.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Nov 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Robert Arnold - At his request no services were be held for Robert Arnold Myers, Age 40, of Issaquah. A former Bellingham resident, he died Tuesday. He was born Nov. 11 1942 in Bellingham and was a graduate of Bellingham High School. He was employed as a computer salesman. He was a member of Elks Lodge 194. Survived by his parents, Arnold and Dorothy Myers of Bellingham; uncle Gordon Myers of Dixon, Tenn.; aunt Ardra Molby of Seattle. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Robert V. Tuff 79, of Bellingham, died Thurs., Aug. 29, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. He was born Mar. 7, 1923, in Bellingham to Russell O. "Otto" Myers, Jr. and Stella Maude Crary Myers. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, 8th Air Force, 96th Bomb Group, 413 Squadron as a B-17 ball turret gunner with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a prisoner of war for 15 months. Shot down on his 24th mission, he was transported by 40 & 8 box car to Stalag Luft VI at Heydekrug, East Prussia. In July 1944, he was evacuated by boat and made the infamous run up the road to Stalag Luft IV. On Feb. 6, 1945, a march was started and he walked 86 days until liberated by the British near Zarrenten, Germany, May 2, 1945. He retired in 1984 after 23 years of service in the street division of Bellingham Department of Public Works. Mr. Myers was a life member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, 96th Bomb Group Assn., American ExPrisoners of War and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the Fourth Corner Chapter of American ExPrisoners of War, Museum of Flight and Senior Center. Survived by his wife, Faye of 56 years daughter, Bobi Rehberger (Larry) of Ferndale son, Mike Myers (Bonnie) of Lynden brother, Billy Carter of SeaTac sister, Grace Smith of Hoquiam grandchildren: Mark Rehberger, Chris Rehberger (Laura), Steve Rehberger, Kenny Rehberger (Laura) and Amy Myers great-grandchildren, Bekkah Myers and Adrianna Rehberger step- grandchildren, Aneva Love (Donald) and Jerod Sestrom step-great-grandchildren, Gage Englert and Isaiah Love and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his sisters, Okla Myers, Nona MacKenzie, Leola Berry, Rita Waldron, Delza Shipley and brothers, Russell &"Bud" Myers, George Myers and Jack Myers. A graveside service will be held on Wed., Sept. 4, 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery with Mr. Rex Watt officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Albert J. Hamilton, Post #7, American Legion.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Sep 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Russell M. & Emma O. - Russell M. Myers, 87, of Bellingham, passed away July 9, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. Emma O. Myers age 83, his wife, passed away July 23, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. Russell was born to Otto and Stella Myers on April 3, 1910 in Becker, MN. His family came to Whatcom County in 1912. Emma was born to William and Elsie rode on April 8, 1914 in Crossfield, Alberta, Canada. Her family came to Whatcom County in 1920. Russell worked as a warehouseman for Lee Grocery and was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local #231. He and Emma were married in 1931 and enjoyed 66 years together. Emma was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and her grandchildren. Russell enjoyed rock collecting, traveling, Arizona and the grandchildren.
Survivors include their children; Pauline Kline and husband Jim of Oak Harbor, WA, Marilyn Bell and husband Howard of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Russell is also survived by three brother, Robert and wife Faye of Bellingham, Bill and wife Pat of Sea-Tac, Jack and wife Diane of Shelton; three sisters, Leola Berry of Lynnwood, WA, Rita Waldron of Eugene, OR, Grace Smith of Hoquiam. Emma was preceded in death by her three brothers, August, Fred and Gilbert Rode. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park. Local arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

MYERS, Ruth A., age 72, of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, March 20, 1993 in a local nursing home following a long illness. Visitation hours at Greenacres Funeral Home will be Wed., March 24th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Thurs March 25th, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 25, 11 a.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Richard Strum officiating. She was born April 28, 1920 in Lynden to John and Cora Bajema. She graduated from Lynden High School in 1939 and married Howard Myers on June 25, 1943 in Bellingham. A homemaker, Mrs. Myers was active in her church and community. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include her husband o the family home; sons Grant Myers and John Myers, both of Bellingham; brothers Garrett Bajema of Bellingham, Adrian Bajema of El Cajon, Calif., Paul Bajema of Yorba Linda, Calif., and Donald Bajema of Washougal, Wash; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYERS, Susan Elizabeth "Betty", 89, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2005, in Bellingham, while surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on January 26, 1916, in Collbran, CO. She was a school-teacher for two years in a one-room, 8-grade classroom. She moved to Seward, AK to marry her husband, Harlan L. Myers on June 5, 1937. Betty and Harlan moved to Whatcom County in 1946 when they bought the Kendall Store which they owned and operated until 1965 when they moved into Bellingham. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan in 1976. Betty is survived by her two children; son, Frank Myers and wife Ruby and daughter, Nola Otter; six grandchildren, Crystal Faulkner and husband Tom, Jess Myers and wife Debbie, Diana Robinson and husband Steve, Darrin Otter and wife Tanis, Ty Myers and Travis Otter and wife Stacy; 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Loudene Jennings and husband Sil from Atwater, CA. "They are not long, the weeping and the laughter, love, desire and hate; I think. They have no portion in us after we pass the gate. They are not long, the days of wine and roses; out of a misty dream our path emerges for a while, and then closes within a dream." -Ernest Dowson The family would like to thank the staff of Highland Convalescent Care Center, Dr. Wynn, Dr. Braun, Dr. Larrabee and Dr. Tisdahl for their constant loving care. They are truly angels of mercy. A special thanks, also, to her niece Sue Nelson, for the much loving care she gave to her Aunt. Funeral services are planned for Friday, February 18, 2005, at 12:30 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel with a reception following at the chapel. Graveside services to follow at Greenacres Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYHRE, Arthur T., age 76, passed away Thursday (Jan. 29, 1976) in a Seattle Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife Jenny. Also his children, June Roats, Laila Myhre, all of Seattle; Lillian Neff of Marysville, and Curt Myhre of Sedro Woolley, and 8 grandchildren. Private memorial services were held at the Bleitz Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYHRE, Jenny F., age 88, of Marysville, died Dec. 10, 1985. Mrs. Myhre was born Dec. 27, 1897 in Stavenger, Norway and had been a longtime resident of Whatcom County. She had lived in the Marysville area for the past 3 years and attended the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Survived by a son Curt Myhre, Eugene, Oregon; 2 sisters, Lillian Neff, Marysville, June Sumpter of Seattle; a sister in Norway; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Arthur and a daughter Laila. Graveside services 2 p.m. Mon. Dec. 16 in Saxon Cemetery, Pastor Luther Gabrielsen officiating. Flowers are welcome or memorials suggested to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYHRE, John A., aged 66 years, passed away at the family home, 2818 Cedarwood, Thursday evening, January 11, (1945). Mr. Myhre had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 23 years and attended the American Central Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Washington Co-operative Association and the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Christine H. Myhre of the home; one nephew, Harold Olsen, of Vallejo, California; one niece, Mrs. Alice Haugdahl, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Tuesday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Earl Soiland of the American Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment, Bay View.

MYLES, John Malcom - A memorial service for John Malcolm Myles Jr., 72, of 4140 Ankar Park Drive, No. 10, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Garden Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Frank Mathews officiating. Mr. Myles died Sunday (June 9, 1991) at home. He was born on June 11, 1918, in Harrison, N. J., and lived most of his life in Kearny, N.J., and North Arlington, N.J. He moved to Whatcom County in 1979. Mr. Myles was a retired co-owner of Myles Electric Inc., and electrical contractor of Kearny, N.J. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 271 of North Arlington, N.J., and a member of Grace Methodist Church of Kearny, N.J. Survivors include his wife, Jean Rae Myles of Bellingham; a son, John Malcolm Myles II of Snohomish; a daughter Margaret Rae Clements of Bellingham; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

MYRICK, Helen A., age 72, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., B'ham, passed away Tues., March 6, 1979. A lifetime resident of B'ham, she is survived by 1 sister, Lennie Osborn of B'ham. 2 nephews: Verril Stalberg of B'ham, and Richard Osborn of Calif. 2 nieces: Laverne Lindell of B'ham and Helen Woodson of Seattle. Services will be held Fri. March 9th at 10:30 a.m. at graveside Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Al Currier officiating under the direction of Veroske Jerns Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MYRSETH, Thora S. age 99. Born Vigmostad, Norway. Came to Seattle 1911 and worked as a seamstress. She was married in 1921 to Arthur, a B'ham contractor of many years, and he preceded Thor in death in 1957. They were active for many years in Sons of Norway and many masonic orders. She moved to the Norse Home in 1983 where she remained active until her death. Survived by her sister Klara Ougland of CA; a niece Vivian Carlson of Kirkland and nephew Ronald Ougland of Renton. At her request a service will not be held. Arrangements by Butterworth-Manning-Ashmore Funeral Home in Seattle. [d. June 28, 1989]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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