WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     MAA - MAC

MAAG, Armin Delwin Eugene of 2849 E. Sunset Drive died at home Saturday, April 26, 1997. He was 84. At his request, no service will be held. Entombment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park Mausoleum. Born Feb. 4, 1913, to Oswald and Katherine Naser Maag in Bellingham, he was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Mr. Maag was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F&AM, and B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 194. He enjoyed bowling, boating, and bird-dog hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Twylah Maag, in 1991. Survivors include his sister, Alma Wellman, of Orcas Island.

MAAG, Arthur Leonard - Memorial services for retired carpenter Arthur Leonard Maag, 93, of 2109 Queen St., will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Maag died Thursday (March 14, 1991) at home. He was born March 30, 1897 in Olman, Ill. He lived in Whatcom County most of his life. He married Hazel Wetzel in 1932. She died in 1977. Mr. Maag attended Ureka School in Bellingham. He served in the U.S. Navy in Washington state during World War I. Mr. Maag was a carpenter who worked for Brooks Lumber, where he was a foreman for 10 years. He was a member of the carpenter's union in Bellingham. Survivors include a son, George H. Russell of Bunker Hill, W.Va.; a brother, Arman Maag of Bellingham; three sisters, Amanda Mann of Bellingham, Jennie Maag of Bellingham and Alma Wellman of Orcas Island; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Mar 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MAAG, George R., age 85 of 1010 Marine Drive, passed away Sunday, July 22, 1979. Mr. Maag was a life time resident of this community. He is survived by his wife, Ester (sic); 3 brothers, Arthur Maag, City, Walt Maag, Coos Bay, Oregon, Armin Maag; 4 sisters, Mrs. E. H. Anderson, Mrs. Amanda Mann, Miss Jeannie Maag, all City, Mrs. Alma Wellman, Orcas Island. Service Thurs., July 26, 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

MAAG, Hazel C., age 77, resided at 2109 Queen St., passed away in a local convalescent center Friday, Jan. 14, (1977). Surviving are her husband, Arthur of Bellingham; 2 sons, George H. Russell of W. Virginia and Robert M. Russell of Renton, Wa.; also 5 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

MAAG, Jennie S. - Graveside services for long-time Bellingham resident Jennie S. Maag, 98, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bayview Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Miss Maag, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., died Tuesday, (July 2, 1991) in Bellingham. She was born July 20, 1892, in Illinois and was a Bellingham resident for more than 70 years. Miss Maag is survived by a brother, Armin Maag of Bellingham; sisters Amanda Mann of Bellingham and Alma Wellman of Orcas Island; and numerous nieces and nephews.

MAAG, Kate, age 95, of 1400 East Victor St., passed away at home Friday, March 10, (1961). Mrs. Maag had been a resident of this community for the past 54 years. Surviving relatives include five daughters: Mrs. Lulu Anderson, Mrs. Manda Mann, Miss Jennie Maag, and Mrs. Lillian Reeves, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. Alma Wellman of Orcas Island; four sons, George of Los Angeles, Arthur and Armin D., both of Bellingham, and Walter of Coos City, Ore.; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Christine Proffit of Arizona. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place at Bay View Cemetery.

MAAG, Twylah Darleen, age 68, passed away Tues., Feb. 19, 1991 in Bellingham. She was born Aug. 30, 1922 in Underwood, ND; a 1940 graduate of Mt. Baker High school and served in the U.S. Navy from May 1943 to Oct. 1945. She had been a Bellingham resident since her marriage to Armin Maag, June 15, 1977. She is survived by her husband, Armin, of the family home; 2 sons, Douglas Lahey and wife Anne of Bellevue, Stephen Lahey and wife Rhonda of Redmond; 2 brothers, Bob Radke of Moses Lake, Neil Radke of Bellingham. Family services were held with Pastor David Murphy officiating. Entombment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

MAAG, Walter E. - Private family memorial services will be held for Walter E. Maag, age 83, of 1400 E. Victor St. Mr. Maag passed away Wed. June 29, 1983. Entombment Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, Coos Bay, Oregon. He is survived by 4 sisters, Jennie Maag, Louise Anderson, Amanda Mann, all of City and Alma Wellman of Eastsound; 2 brothers, Arthur Maag & Armin Maag, both of City. He was preceded in death by Mrs. Hal Reeves and George Maag. He moved in 1981 from Coos Bay, Oregon, where he had resided for about 50 years. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. April 12, 1900 IL]

MAAS, Simon - Funeral services for Simon Maas, of 611 Liberty St., Lynden, were conducted on Monday, Feb. 5, (1990) at 11 a.m., in Third Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Gerrit W. Sheeres officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Mr. Maas passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1990, in a Bellingham hospital at the age of 72. Simon was born in New Holland, South Dakota, on June 22, 1917, a son of John and Winnie (Keuning) Maas. He was employed as a truck driver in South Dakota. In Platte, S.D. he was married to Susie Westra on March 19, 1943, and together in 1954 they came to Whatcom County. He was employed as a nurseryman for 14 years at DNR Nursery on the Guide Meridian and after his retirement he worked at Dick Bedlington Farms. He was a member of Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. Mr. Maas is survived by his wife, Susie, of the family home; four sons, Merlyn Maas of Lynden, Vernon Maas and wife Viney of Lynden and Alvin Maas and wife Sharon, also of Lynden; a brother, Egbert Maas and wife Tootie of Lynden; a sister, Florence Huizenga and husband Art of Corsica, S.D.; a sister-in-law, Bertha Maas of Corsica; 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Services and arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, February 7, 1990)

MAASSEN, John H., Lynden resident passed away at the Christian Health Care Center on Friday July 13, 2001. He was 78. John was a son of Henry and Jeanette Maasen and was born in Doon, Iowa, on Jan. 17, 1923. He grew up there and married Henrietta Veldman in Rock Valley, Iowa, on March 17, 1950. John served with the U.S. Army as a medic in Korea and then operated a gas station in Iowa. In November 1969, they moved to Lynden. John was a dairy farmer for four years prior to working for Surge Dairy Supply for 12 years. He an Henrietta then became the janitors at the Second Christian Reformed Church for eight years. Mr. Maassen was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church and the Puget Sound Antique Tractor Association in Lynden. He is survived by his wife; six sons, Harlan Maassen and Jim Maassen and wife Leah, all of Lynden, Roger Maassen and wife Lynda and Allen Maassen and wife Laurie, all of Ferndale, Stan Maassen and wife Cindy of Bellingham and Loren Maassen and wife Kathy of Turtle Lake, Wis.; two daughters, Janice Fakkema and husband John of Lynden and Joann Morin and husband Russell of Granite Falls; 19 grandchildren; a brother Marinus Maassen and wife Jenny of Rock Valley, Iowa; three sisters, Alice Oostra and husband Marinus of Lynden, Rika VandenTop and husband Albert of Rock Valley, Iowa, and Cora VandenTop and husband Minard of Doon, Iowa; and numerous other relatives. Burial was last week in Monumenta Cemetery and was followed by funeral services in the Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Dick Vriesman officiating. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.

MAASSEN, Marla Kay, age 33 of Ferndale, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 1989, after a gallant effort to overcome cancer at the University of Washington Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1956, and had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. Marla graduated from Ferndale High School and went on to become manager of Mt. Baker Lanes Restaurant and with her smile and beautiful eyes, brought joy and love to all around her. She enjoyed the hobby of gardening, bringing life and beauty to everything she touched. She was an avid teddy bear and doll collector, filling her home with the character of her giving and loving nature. Marla was loved by all those whose life she touched. We feel blessed to have known her. Marla is survived by: Joe Tetrick, her no. 1 main guy and his daughter Angela; Roger Maasen, her best friend and husband of Ferndale; parents Al and Barbara Hernandez and Lyle Sorenson of Bellingham; brothers Jeff Sorenson, Frank Hernandez, Sr., and Mike Hernandez, Sr. of Ferndale; nieces and nephews Frank Hernandez, Jr., Jody Hernandez, Dana Hernandez, and Mike Hernandez, Jr. of Ferndale; aunts and uncles Al and Bernie Lincoln of Pe Ell, WA, Mabel and Frank Henderson, and Irene and Gary Morgan of Everson, Vivian and Duane Junkin of Hoodsport, WA, and numerous other relatives and beloved friends. Funeral services were held Fri., October 20, 3 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Maria will lay in rest with her grandparents Allen and Mabel Lincoln at Greenaces Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Oct 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MABBOTT, Agnes N., age 100 of 1509 E. Victor Street, passed away Saturday, October 30, 1982. Mrs. Mabbott had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 79 years. She leaves to survive 2 daughters, Jane Clark of this city; & Marie Hopley of Bow; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ida Folk & Grace LaComb, both of New York state. Memorial services will be held Monday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Fischer officiating, cremation.

MABBOTT, Dwight C., age 70, of 910 Garden St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, December 7, (1964). A resident of Bellingham for 61 years he had been a former business agent for Meatcutters Local 247. He was also a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M. Survived by his wife, Agnes; two daughters, Mrs. Jane Clark of Bellingham and Mrs. Mary Hopley of Moses Lake; eight grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Clara C. King of Reno, Nev. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 10 at 3 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Cremation.

MABERRY, Blanche Marie, 86, of Lynden passed away at Christian Rest Home in Lynden on April 6, 1993. A memorial funeral service was held on Friday at Lynden United Methodist Church with Rev. Joyce O'Connor officiating. Burial preceded in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Maberry was born in Van Buren, Mo. on April 8, 1906, a daughter of Samuel and Ida Bales Galbraith. She was married in Van Buren to Leonard E. Maberry on Dec. 18, 1923 and together they came to Whatcom County in 1943. Blanche was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge. She was also known for her quilting and won many awards for her craft at the Northwest Washington Fair. Mr. Maberry passed away in 1968. Blanche is survived by her two sons Winfred Maberry and wife Kathleen and William "Jake" Maberry and wife "Mony," all of Lynden; daughter Janice Likkel and husband Fran of Everett; sister Nina Coleman of Lynden; 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents;; two sisters, Dessie Pogue and Audrey Cowin; half-sister Grace Wright; and half-brother Oscar Sheets. Services and arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, April 14, 1993)

MABERRY, Curtis E., 60, of Lynden, Washington, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 23. He was surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Jake Maberry Gymnasium at Lynden High School. The memorial service will be followed by his final post-game celebration at Curt Mayberry Farm, Lynden, Washington. Curt was born on July 18, 1946, in Poplar Bluff,Missouri to W. E. and Kathleen Maberry and was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Lynden High School in 1964 and went on to attend Skagit Valley College, Washington State University, and graduated from Western Washington University with a teaching degree in social studies. He was a sports enthusiast and fulfilled his love of teaching children by coaching many youth teams in Lynden. In 1968, Curt joined his father in the farming business as W. E. Maberry & Son. He married Annette Warmink in 1973 and they soon purchased the family strawberry farm. Over the next two decades they expanded the farm from 60 acres to nearly 1000 acres of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and a processing plant. The Curt Maberry Farm has provided summer employment for many Whatcom County residents and Curt took great pride in giving tours to friends, family and members of the community. In addition to farming, family and sports were two of Curt's passions. He and Annette were the proud parents of three children and three grandchildren, with another grandchild due during this summer's harvest. Curt was a dedicated father and enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his kids. He rarely, if ever, missed a basketball, baseball, softball or fastpitch game. Most of all, he was an extraordinary mentor, remarkable leader and special teacher for his children, their spouses and extended family. Community service was very important to Curt. He was a proud member of the Mount Baker Rotary, Lynden Park and Recreational Board, Washington Strawberry Board, Washington Red Raspberry Commission, a board member for the Lynden Boys and Girls Club and, for 24 years, a board member and president of the Northwest Washington Fair. He also sponsored and lent his time to countless community projects and fundraisers. Curt was preceded in death by his father, W. E. Maberry, his mother, Kathleen Maberry, and his brother-in-law, John Lobland. He is survived by Annette and their children, daughter Maranda Ekdahl (husband Jordan and twin girls Eva and Elsa), daughter Angie Costanti (husband CJ and son Cooper), son Matt Maberry (wife Carole and "baby berry" on the way); sisters Susan Lobland, Janet Templeton, and Linda Enfield (husband Marvin); aunt Janice Likkel (Fran), uncle Jake Maberry (Money), aunt June Dudycha (Bob) of Chicago, uncle C. D. McKinney (Rae) of Jefferson City, MO, and uncle John McKinney (Delma) of Knoxville, TN; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Curt was many things to many people but he was most importantly a great father, doting grandfather, beloved brother, loving uncle, nephew and cousin; a loyal friend, tireless farmer, respected boss, generous community member, avid outdoorsman, enthusiastic coach, and a devoted Lynden Lion.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MABERRY, Winfred E., a long-time Lynden berry grower, died at his home on Thursday, Dec. 15, 1994. He was 70. Memorial funeral services were conducted on Monday in the Lynden United Methodist Church with Rev. Joyce O'Connor officiating. Private burial preceded in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Maberry, 881 Loomis Trail Roda, Lynden, was born in Van Buren, Mo. on Aug. 11, 1924, the son of Leonard and Blanche (Galbraith) Maberry. Following graduation from high school in 1942, Winfred came to the Seattle area and then to Whatcom County in 1943 when he purchased a farm near Lynden. Also in 1943 the rest of the Maberry family moved to Whatcom County and in 1944 Winfred and his father became two of the first strawberry growers in the Northwest. On Sept. 24, 1945 he was married to Kathleen McKinney in Lynden. From December 1945 to August 1946 he served with the Army in Iceland, after which he continued to raise strawberries and then also raspberries in the Lynden are for approximately 40 years. In 1973 he was selected Farmer of the Year by the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce. Following his retirement he enjoyed numerous hunting and fishing trips with his brother Jake. He was a member of the Lynden United Methodist Church and for the past 20 years was a regular member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He is survived by his wife Kathleen of the family home; son Curtis Maberry and wife Annette of Lynden; three daughters, Susan Lobland and husband John of Puyallup, Janet Templeton and husband John of Bellingham and Linda Enfield and husband Marvin of Lynden; eight grandchildren; brother Jake Maberry and wife Money of Lynden; sister Janis Likkel and husband Fran of Edmonds; and numerous other relatives. Services were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune)

MABREY, Rex E., 70, of 3016 E. North St. died Sunday (Feb. 4, 1990) at the Bellingham Care Center after a short illness. He was born Sept. 13, 1919, in Sheridan, Ind., and had been a Bellingham resident for 40 years. He married Kathryn Holeman in 1963 in Bellingham. Mr. Mabrey was a Navy pilot during World War II and worked for The Bon Marche for 12 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He designed and built radio control model airplanes. He flew one of his model planes from Whidbey Island to Bellingham, family members said. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; two daughters, Kay Sanford of Sumas and Rosemary Handerson of Everson; a son, Paul Ridley of Bellingham; a sister, Thelma Tierney of Southern California; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MABRY, Arthur A., age 69, of R.F.D. No. 2, Lynden, passed away in a local hospital, Friday, October 14, (1949). Mr. Mabry was a retired master mariner, holding an unlimited license as master of any ship of any gross tonnage, either steam or motor, upon any ocean and was a pilot of Puget Sound and adjacent waters. Deceased, following his immediate retirement, had lived in Bellingham at 2103 Eldridge Avenue, before moving to his later home, and was a member of the First Christian Church; a deacon of that church, and a member of the 99 Men's Bible Class. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mabel, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Frances LeCocq, of Seattle, and one brother Frank, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. A. Paul Daugherty, Monday, October 17, at 4 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

MABRY, Frank H., age 77, of 2109 A Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Jan. 21, (1951). Mr. Mabry had been a resident of this community for the past 63 years, having come to this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mabry in 1883 to a homestead between Lynden and Blaine, and was the brother of the late Arthur S. Mabry. Deceased had taught school in the county for many years prior to his retirement a few years ago, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are his niece, Mrs. Irwin J. LeCocq, and one grand-niece, Miss Janice Irene LeCocq, both of Seattle, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur A. Mabry, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Bristow, pastor of the First Christian Church, Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

MABUS, Annie V. – A memorial service for Annie V. (Page) Mabus of Coupeville will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the American Legion in Oak Harbor. Mrs. Mabus died from complications caused by a blood clot on Monday, Nov. 20, 2000 in Coupeville. She was 55. Born April 21, 1945 to Bert and Ida (Boykin) Page in Buffalo, Texas, she moved to Whatcom County in 1947. Mrs. Mabus attended school in Lynden and Bellingham and graduated from McDonald Beauty College. On July 5, 1979, she married Robert Mabus in Oak Harbor. Mrs. Mabus worked as a hair dresser. She enjoyed playing bingo. Her father died in 1957 and one niece died 1970. Survivors include her husband of Coupeville; son Burt Page of Oak Harbor; daughters Carol Black and Monica Love, both of Coupeville, and Dee Dee Ryan of Yuma, Ariz.; mother of Bellingham; brother Burt W. Page of Stroud, Okla.; sisters Linnie Schutrum of Lakeview, NY, Elvia "Ellie" Taylor of Coupeville, and Lucille "Luci" Shockey and Mildred "Midge" Taylor, both of Bellingham; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACARI, Joseph, age 84 years, 1623 Humboldt Street, passed away at the home of his son, Joseph Macari Jr., Wednesday, November 5, (1947) following a lingering illness. Mr. Macari had been a resident of Bellingham for the past sixty years and was a retired miner. He was a member of the Catholic Church, and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bellingham Aerie No. 31. Surviving relatives include, his son, Joseph Macari Jr.; one step-son, Lawrence Poletto, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Teresa Bamber, and Mrs. Julia Hind, all of Bellingham. Requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul within the Church of the Assumption, Saturday, November 8, at 9 a.m. with Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, celebrant. Interment Bay View Cemetery, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

MacARTHUR, Mabel E., passed away Nov. 25th in Vancouver, Wa. at the age of 89 years. She has lived in Vancouver for the past 27 years, prior to this in B'ham, Wa. She is survived by 4 sons: Gordon E. MacArthur of Vancouver, Russell B. MacArthur of Kent, Wa., Frank E. MacArthur of Eureka, Ca. & Lee F. MacArthur of Vancouver. 2 daughters: Mrs. Ray (Roberta) Tisdel of B'ham. & Mrs. James (Inez) Wendler of Milwaukee, Ore. 24 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren & 5 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by 4 sisters. Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Mon. Vancouver Funeral Chapel, graveside service Tues. at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Cemetery in B'ham.

MacARTHUR, Margaret, age 49 of 1409 F St., passed away at the family home Thursday, August 11, (1966). Mrs. MacArthur leaves to survive 1 son, Rocky of the U.S. Marine Combat Unit, Vietnam; her father, James Monaghan of this city. Private family services were held Monday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Cremation.

MacARTHUR, Ralph Earl, 66, of Lynden died suddenly in Lynden on Saturday, April 10, 1993. A memorial funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of Latter-day Saints, 5800 Northwest Road, Ferndale, with Bishop Dehardt A. Erickson officiating. Burial will precede in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden at 10:45 a.m. Mr. MacArthur was born on Aug. 14, 1926 in New Brunswick, Canada. He was raised in New Brunswick and served in the Canadian Armed Services during World War II. In Vancouver, B.C. on April 2, 1954 he was married to Louisa Lawman. During his career, Ralph was a salesman for auto dealerships in Vancouver, B.C. and Southern California areas. Ralph and Louisa moved to Lynden four years ago where he was a member of the LDS Church, Lynden Ward. Mr. MacArthur is survived by his wife of 39 years, Louisa of the family home; two daughters, Sandra Caesar of San Diego, Calif. and Lana Vasquez and husband Larry of LaJolla, Calif.; his son, Brad and wife Nancy MacArthur of Appelton, Wis.; four brothers, Lloyd, Don and Llewellyn, all of New Brunswick, and Bill of Victoria, B.C.; three sisters, Katherine Bragdon of New Brunswick, Mildred Maddon of Florida and Fay Davenport of North Carolina; and three grandchildren. Services and arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune)

MACAULAY, Adeline Wallace - Family services were held for Adeline Wallace Macaulay, 88, who died No. 28, 1978 after a short illness. Mrs. Macaulay was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania July 1, 1890 and moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Wallace to Washington State when she was 5 years old. She graduated from Fairhaven High School and the University of Washington; taught school in Seattle, Sequim, and Deeming. July 2, 1919 Adeline Wallace married John R. Macaulay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Macaulay who homesteaded the Macaulay farm in 1883. Mrs. Macaulay was preceded in death by her husband John and a son, John Wallace, and at the time of her death had resided at the family homestead nearly 60 years. She is survived by her son Charles R. Macaulay, Everett; and her daughter Katherine M. Woolf, Deming; five grandchildren, Brian and Robert Macaulay, Everett; Karen W. Roff, Snohomish; Kenneth Woolf and Jonalyn Woolf, both of Deming; four great-grandchildren, Franklyn and Karlyn Roff, Snohomish; Steven and Shain Woolf, Deming; a brother, Charles S. Wallace, Yuma, Arizona; and a sister, Elizabeth W. Whitfield, Bellingham. Mrs. Macaulay was a charter member and past president of the Mount Shuksan American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 224, Deming, and a past chapeau of the Whatcom County Salon Eight and Forty. Evening services were held at Jones Funeral Home, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 with Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. The cremation was at Greenacres Crematorium.

MACAULAY, John R., of Deming, Washington, passed away Sunday morning, May 24, (1953) as a result of an auto accident. Mr. Macaulay was a life resident of this community and was a dairy farmer. He attended the Presbyterian Church, and was a member and past commander of the American Legion, Mt. Shuksan Post No. 224, and was a member of the society of the 40 et 8. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Adeline Macaulay, at home; one son, Charles R. Macaulay, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Woolf, of Deming; two grandchildren; two brothers, Norman Macaulay, of Deming, and Murray Macaulay, of Forks; two sister, Mrs. Margaret Graham, of this city, and Mrs. Jessie Van Liew, of Clear Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson and officers of the 40 et 8 Wednesday, May 27, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

MACAULAY, Mildred G., age 88, died Sunday, March 26, 1989, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Services were held Wednesday, March 29, at Greenacres Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Tweedie and Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. She was born Oct. 1, 1900, in Eureka, Kansas, and arrived in Deming in 1905 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Cook. After her marriage to Norman G. Macaulay, the couple moved to the Olympic Peninsula. She was appointed postmaster at Sappho, Wash., following the footsteps of her father, who was postmaster at Deming for 33 years. Mrs. Macaulay retired as Sappho postmaster after 20 years of service when the family returned to Deming to permit the children to attend school in the Mount Baker School District. Mrs. Macaulay was a very active leader in the Deming community. She worked in both the Deming Post Office and the Farmers Mutual Telephone Company for many years. She was also active in the Mount Baker High School Parent-Teacher Association and Rome Grange, where she was secretary for 26 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and secretary of Nooksack Chapter No. 171, O.E.S., for 34 years. She was a Past Worthy Matron and Past Representative to Iowa, and was a charter member of the Mount Shuksan American Legion Auxiliary, holding the offices of president, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Macaulay played piano for the Deming Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years. Her husband, Norman, died in 1965. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Morris of Girdwood, Alaska; and a son Donald Macaulay of Lansdale, Penn.; three grandchildren and 10 nephews and nieces. Arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, April 5, 1989)

MACAULAY, Murry D. - Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Jones Funeral Home for Murry D. Macaulay who died Sept. 21, (1981) after a lingering illness in Seattle, where he had lived with his daughter, Jean, the past year and a half. Macaulay, the son of Hugh and Annie Macauley who were the third homesteaders in the Deming area, was born at the home of their friends, the pioneer David Wight family in Clearbrook on March 29, 1889, the same year Washington Territory became a state. Murry Macaulay grew up on the family homestead and was married to Pearl McLeod in 1915. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Forks in 1965 with all their children and grandchildren present. Pearl Macaulay died in 1969. The couple owned and operated a meat market 17 years in Deming; then moved to Forks where they owned and operated the City Cash Market until his retirement. He is survived by his daughter, Jean Hart Duling, Seattle; two sons, Hugh Macaulay, Juneau, Alaska and Neil Macaulay, McMinnville, Oregon; two sisters, Margaret Graham, Bellingham, and Jessie Van Liew, Wesley Gardens, Des Moines, Wash. There are 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He had two brothers who preceded him in death, Norman and John.
Memories of Murry D. Macaulay include his years of service to the schools in Deming and Forks; his membership in the I.O.O.F. and Elks Lodges of which he was a charter and life member; membership in the Forks Congregational Church, and support of the Deming Presbyterian Church. A big event in his life were the nights he spent as a judge on top of Mt. Baker to certify that the marathon runners actually reached the peak in their race from Bellingham to the top of Mt. Baker and return. His body was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery next to his wife, Pearl. A poignant moment at the cemetery was when the family and relatives were greeted on arrival by Bob Sorensen, 97, who had made the trip from his home to pay his respects to his old friend.

MACAULAY, Norman G., age 77, Deming, passed away Monday, August 30, (1965). A lifetime resident, Mr. Macaulay was a member of the Deming Presbyterian Church; Nooksack Lodge No. 192, F. & A.M.; Scottish Rites Bodies; Nile Temple Shrine; Past Patron Nooksack Chapter No. 171, O.E.S.; Past Commander Mt. Shuksan Post No. 224, American Legion; W.W.I Barracks, 40 et 8; Bellingham Lodge No. 194, BPOE; Knights of Pythias No. 56; the Rome Grange and Pomona Grange. Surviving are his widow, Mildred; a son, Donald E.; daughter, Mrs. Claude H. Morris, Jr.; 3 grandchildren; brother, Murry D.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Judson Van Liew and Mrs. Robert L. Graham; nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Neil Higbee Friday, September 3 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial Greenacres.

MacCLAIN, John Carl of Bellingham died at home Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997. He was 63. At his request, no public service will be held. Born May 25, 1934, in Spokane, he grew up there. Mr. MacClain served in the U. S. Marine Corps in the 1950s. He worked as a traveling salesman and a truck driver. Mr. MacClain lived in Bellingham for six years. Survivors include companion Barb Butler of Bellingham; daughters Linda Williams of Chatteroy, Laura MacClain of Austin, Texas, Sandra Fisette of Spokane and Leslie Curtis of Spokane; sons Michael MacClain and Robert MacClain both of Spokane; brother Myron Dalbey of Aloha, Ore.; sister JoAnn DeLaune of Poulsbo; and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

MacDONALD, Alavander, age 38 years of 2325 Dean Avenue passed away suddenly Friday, August 19, (1960) in a local hospital. He was a lifetime resident of Bellingham, an employe of the Pacific Coast Paper Mills, and a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 194 and a veteran of W.W.II and of Korea. Survivors include his wife, Inez, and his mother, Mrs. Florence MacDonald of Fontana, Calif. Rosary will be said Monday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be read Tuesday, August 23, at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment, Bay View.

MacDONALD, Alexander, age 76 years, passed away at his home, 2420 Lynn Street, Monday, April 23, (1945). He is survived by one son, Alavander, a radio operator in the Armored Force in Italy. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Ralph Stevens, Wednesday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

MacDONALD, Andrea Denyse "Andi" passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2005, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She was 51, born October 23, 1953, in Seattle to Glen and Thelma (Crossman) Chaffin. Andi married Peter MacDonald in Seattle on December 29, 1984. She was a beautiful and loving wife and mother, who put her family and God before all else. Andi was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed scrap booking, genealogy, and cemetery preservation. Andi is survived by her loving husband Peter of Ferndale; son Christopher Hays of Renton; daughters Michellaine Lee of Everett and Athena Denyse MacDonald of Ferndale; mother Thelma Chaffin of Bellingham; father Dorris Hobgood of Sebree, KY; sister Glenda Frantz of Renton; brothers Greg Chaffin of MN, and Steven Hobgood of IN; and four grandchildren, Julie, Aidan, Alyssa and Ulric. Family services were held in Ferndale. The sunshine Andi leaves in the souls of those who knew her will never diminish. Her passion for life was an example to all who knew her. Andi's love of her husband, children, and grandchildren will ensure her immortality in our family.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacDONALD, Anne M., age 60 of 1727 Shady Lane, Bellingham, passed away at home Monday, November 14, 1983. Miss MacDonald was born in Ferndale, WA and had been a resident of Seattle most of her lifetime where she had been a waitress for 30 years at the Roosevelt Hotel. Survivors include her parents, John & Deborah MacDonald of Bellingham; 1 brother, Alex & his wife Sherry MacDonald of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Margaret Hansen of Renton, Virginia & her husband Earl Misoff of San Jose, CA, Dolores & her husband Mel Ritter of Bellingham; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be Friday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Moles Funeral Home. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium.

MacDONALD, Charles R., age 70 of 2479 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 13, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. MacDonald had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 60 years and was a retired logger. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Clara MacDonald at the family home and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elsa MacDonald of this city; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. H. Ellis Honaker officiating. Interment Greenacres.

MacDONALD, Clara Hattie, age 71 of 2479 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away in a local sanitarium Thursday, July 8, (1965) following an extended illness. Mrs. MacDonald was a life resident of Whatcom County and a charter member of the Rome Chapel and a member of the Rome Grange, No. 226. She leaves to survive 4 grandchildren, Peggy MacDonald of Portland; Durward MacDonald Jr., Mrs. Erlene Lindquist and Mrs. Yvonda Anderson; 2 nieces, Mrs. Shirley Holz and Mrs. June Wilson; 1 nephew, James MacDonald, all of this city; 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 12 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. H. Ellis Honaker officiating. Interment Greenacres. Mrs. MacDonald will lie in state from Saturday noon until Monday at 10:30 a.m.

MACDONALD, David W., age 41 of 6992 Portal Way, Ferndale, passed away Monday, November 2, 1981, Mr. Macdonald had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1976; attended the Good News Fellowship Church; and was employed at Wholesale Auto Wrecking. He is survived by his wife Jennifer of Ferndale; 1 son, James David Macdonald of Ferndale; 1 daughter, Laura Kathryn Macdonald of Ferndale; his parents, Rev. Ian & Grace Macdonald of Victoria, B.C.; 1 sister, Heather Pommelett in France. Graveside services will be conducted by Pastor Harold Schroeder Wednesday, November 4 at 11 a.m. in Bay View Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [b. March 7, 1940 Victoria, B.C.]

MACDONALD, Donald E., age 51 years, who resided at 2871 Chautauqua St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Nov. 18th, (1962) following an extended illness. Mr. Macdonald had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years. He leaves to survive three brothers, Stanley A., of Everson, Elmer C., of Spokane, Ralph M. of Bellingham; one sister Mrs. Mae F. Bartlett of Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Grant Whipple will conduct private funeral services on Tuesday, Nov. 20th, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.

MacDONALD, Durward (Dude), age 47, of 2400 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Sept. 1, (1958) following a lingering illness. Mr. MacDonald had been a life resident of Whatcom County. He was a member of the Rome Grange No. 226, member of the Van Wyck Volunteer Fire Department, vice president of the Mt. Baker High School Alumni Assn. and chairman of the Log Truckers Conference of Bellingham. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Elsa MacDonald; one son, Durwood I. Jr., both at home; three daughters, Peggy D. at home, Mrs. Yvonda Anderson of North Bend, Wash., Mrs. Erline Lindquist of the city; four grandchildren, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacDonald of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 4, at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. H. G. Honacker officiating. Interment Greenacres.

MacDONALD, Elsa Francis, 61, 1200 Lincoln St., made her transition Tues., Nov. 1, (1977). She wass born 12th of April 1916 in Republic, Wash. She was preceded in death by her father, Garrett Burleson in 1921, her mother, Minnie York Jones in 1966, her sister, Alva Glover in 1952 and her husband, Durward (Dude) MacDonald in 1958. She was a 59 year resident of Whatcom County and a member of Rome Grange No. 226, the Pythian Sisters and a member of the Board of Directors of the science of Mind Center of Bellingham. Surviving are 2 sister, Geneva Hanstead and Erma (Frank) Baxter of Bellingham; 3 daughters, Yvonda (David) Anderson of Clipper, Erlene (Richard) Lindquist, Peggy (James) McDonald of Bellingham and 1 son, Durward "Lanny" (Nancy) MacDonald of Ferndale; also 8 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Friday, Nov. 4 at 1:00 p.m. with Bonnie J. Dickson officiating. Interment at Greenacres.

MacDONALD, Essie P., 68, of Box 244, Old Samish Highway, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, September 8, (1954). Mrs. MacDonald was a member of the Methodist Church and had resided in Bellingham the past 40 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alta Hirschkorn, city; two grandsons, Edwin and Donald H.; one great-grandson, Edwin H. Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Linda H., all of this city; one brother, William Briggs, Cortland, N. Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Fox of Clear Lake, Wash., Mrs. Mahalaha Johnson, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, Friday, September 10, at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

MacDONALD, Frances, C.S.J., who belonged to Sisters of Joseph of Peace, passed away at the local residence Mon., Aug. 13, 1979. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and leaves to survive her mother, Florence MacDonald; 2 sisters, Irene Piercy and Clare Stoker; 2 brothers, Jack and Rod MacDonald all of Vancouver, B.C. Visitation will be held Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Chapel of Veroske-Jerns Funeral Home. Rosary will be held Wed., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. at Mt. St. Marys Provincialate. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thurs., Aug. 16, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. with Father John Smith, celebrant at Mt. St. Marys Provincialate. Burial will follow at Holy Rude (sic) Cemetery, Fri., Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Under the direction of Veroske-Jerns Funeral Home.

MacDONALD, Grace E. "Betty" of Anacortes, WA died Thursday, September 8, 1994. Born December 25, 1919 in Sioux City, Iowa to Vesta and Earl Lane. She was married September 10, 1948 to John D. "Jack" Macdonald in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Macdonald was an avid golfer and gardener, but her true devotion was to her family. At her request there will be no services. A family gathering will be held at a later time. Survivors include her husband Jack of the family home. Sister and brothers-in-law Dorothy and Dave Miller of St. Louis, Mo., sister Ruth McKelvin, son Joseph Macdonald of Anacortes, son and daughter-in-law Peter and Deborah of Anacortes, son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Maryalice of Bellingham, grandsons Kevin and John Ryan of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews.

MACDONALD, Hugh G., age 84 of Sedro Woolley passed away in United General Hospital, April 8, 1978. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio July 28, 1893. Married Margaret Phillips in London, Ontario May 22, 1915. Moved to Anacortes in 1936, operated MacDonald Fishing & Cold Storage Inc., moved to Ferndale in 1951, to Sedro Woolley in 1965. He is survived by 2 sons; Alex of Stanwood & George of Sultan. 4 daughters; Mrs. Helen Mullen of Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Dorothy Roeder of Quilcene, Wa., Mrs. Jean Canfield of Olympia & Mrs. Bess Dennis of Anacortes. 18 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife in 1974, 1 son Walt in 1948. Services will be held Tues. April 11th at 1 p.m. in Evans Engdahl Funeral Chapel in Anacortes. Burial in Grandview Cemetery, Anacortes.

MACDONALD, Hurley Allen (Skip) age 50 of 1110 Indian St. passed away Wed. Oct. 15, 1980. Mr. Macdonald was a life resident of Whatcom Co., a member of the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Beloved husband of Nancy, beloved by his 3 sons, Craig, Scott & Kent, daughter Amy all at home and Renee Guernsey and Mike Asher, beloved son of Jean Macdonald of Lacy Washington. Beloved brother of Kern Macdonald of Everson. Graveside services at Greenacres memorial Park, Friday Oct. 17, 3 p.m. with Father Patrick Keatty officiating. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.

MacDONALD, Jack Gilbert, age 54, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2006. Jack was born in Bellingham, WA, November 28, 1951, and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Following high school graduation, Jack traveled to South America where, among his adventures he explored the Galapagos Islands and taught English to Children in Columbia. In the latter 1970s Jack took his ambitions to Alaska where he worked as a mechanic during construction of the oil pipeline,and proudly earned his membership in the International Union of Operating Engineers. It was shortly after this time that Jack was diagnosed with schizophrenia, an illness that would create tremendous challenges and alter the path of his future. Jack continued to see the beauty in life, often capturing it through the lens of his camera as he ventured around Whatcom County. He tended to look on the brighter side and encouraged others to do the same. He was kind, caring and generous. It was these qualities, along with his quick smile and friendly greeting that were familiar to the many people whose lives he touched in the downtown community. Jack continued to be surrounded by those who loved him and helped him along the way, through the final days of his struggle with his illness. Jack is survived by his mother, Donna MacDonald of Bellingham; his father, Alex MacDonald of Everett; sisters Linda Holman of Bellevue, Nancy MacDonald of Portland, and Jan Jones of Tumwater; his son, Kevin Vail; one granddaughter; one niece and six nephews. Preceding Jack in death were his sister Jill and his grandparents, Floyd and Wilma Johnson, and John and Deborah MacDonald. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 22nd, at the Moles-Bellingham Funeral Home, with a Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 23rd at the Moles-Greenacres Chapel in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacDONALD, John, age 85, 1727 Shady Lane, Bellingham, died Tuesday, July 2, (1985) in Bellingham. He was born at Laurel Dec. 21, 1899 and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He was a beef farmer, a member of the United States Trotting Association and was a well-known horseman in California and Canada. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann MacDonald on Nov. 14, 1983. He is survived by his wife Deborah; one son Alex MacDonald and wife Sherry of Bellingham; three daughters, Margaret Hansen of Renton, Virginia Mioff of San Jose, Calif. and Dolores Ritter and husband Mel of Bellingham; four sisters, Ruth Merriman of Bellingham, Dora Dawson of Seattle, Georgia Fleck of Bellingham, Evelyn and husband Bus Hinote of Everson and one brother, James L. MacDonald and wife Signey of Bellingham. There are 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Woodlawn Cemetery Friday, July 5 with Rev. Van Boven of the Marietta Community Church officiating. Arrangements were by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, July 10, 1985)

MacDONALD, Jennie Margaret, age 86 of Seattle, passed away in that city, Sunday, April 14, (1963) following an extended illness. Mrs. MacDonald had been a resident of Custer for many years. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie MacDonald of Seattle, several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Walter Smith of Seattle, LaVern Linderman of Granite Falls, Roy Hadfield of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

MACDONALD, Lloyd James (Jim) passed away July 21, 2008, at Highland Convalescent Center, Bellingham. Jim, age 81, was born in Bellingham to James and Signe MacDonald. He is survived by Dot, his devoted wife of 60 years as well as sister, Patsy Erickson (husband Butch); sons, Scott (wife Francene), and Jimi (wife Elaine); grandson Jason (wife Bridget); granddaughters, Skye Jones (husband Todd), Kalli Baklund (husband Jay), Lisa MacDonald, and Bree MacDonald; and great granddaughters, Michaela, Madison, Kyrin, Adrianna, and Maris. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 25 at the Northside Community Church, 950 Kline Rd., at 11:00 a.m. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacDONALD, Marjorie M. - Funeral services for Marjorie M. MacDonald, 69, 209 Eighth St., Lynden, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Miss MacDonald died Sunday (Aug. 18, 1985) in Bellingham. A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, she was born Dec. 8, 1915, in Custer. She was an avid reader, and was a member of the second Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by a cousin, Harriet Smith of Bellingham.

MacDONALD, Mary Patricia, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 17, (1952). She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Monica MacDonald of Bellingham; also one niece, Mary MacDonald; one nephew, Terry MacDonald. Miss McDonald (sic) was a member of the Church of the Assumption and was a teacher in the Bellingham schools for the past 32 years. Requiem high mass will be celebrated by Rev. father John J. Palmer Monday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption. Rosary will be said Sunday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

MacDONALD, Mildred C. - Funeral services for Mildred C. MacDonald, 82, a former resident of the North Star Road, Ferndale, were held Monday afternoon in Anacortes. Mrs. MacDonald was born in London, Ontario, Canada and leaves to survive her husband, H. G. MacDonald; two sons, Alan of Arlington and George of Annett Island, Alaska; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Moen, Sedro Woolley; Mrs. Dorothy Roeder, Quilcine, Wash.; Mrs. Jean Canfield, Olympia, and Mrs. Bessie Dennis, Anacortes; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

MacDONALD, Monica D., age 84 of 1224 Cornwall Ave., passed away at her residence Saturday, Nov. 19, (1988). She has been a longtime resident of Bellingham & was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She had been a teacher in Whatcom County & Bellingham Schools for 40 years, a member of Retired Teachers Assoc. & Catholic Daughters of America. She was preceded in death by her husband Terry, a sister Mary, & daughter Mary. She leaves to survive her son Terry & wife Gaye MacDonald of Bellingham; granddaughters, Megan & Heather MacDonald, Kathleen Morse; 2 grandsons, Kevin & Kelly Morse. Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Steve Sallis as celebrant. Interment to follow in Bayview Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Oct. 24, 1904, Seattle]

MacDONALD, Ralph A., age 19, who resided at 2705 Iron St., passed away in France on Saturday, Dec. 12, (1959) as a result of a car accident. Ralph MacDonald was with the U.S. Army of Engineers, having served two years in France. He had attended Bellingham High School. He leaves to survive his father, Ralph MacDonald of Bellingham, his mother, Mrs. Vera Ahlf; two sisters, Barbara and Katherine MacDonald, all of Aberdeen; two brothers, Gary D. MacDonald of Bellingham and James Ahlf of Aberdeen. Chaplain Clarence Lund will officiate at military services to be held in the chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Bay View Cemetery.

MacDONALD, Ralph M., age 48 years of 920 North Shore Drive, passed away in a local hospital January 11, 1967, after a brief illness. Mr. MacDonald had resided in Bellingham for his entire life, and was employed by American Fabricators. He was a member of the Shipwright Union and a veteran of World War II. He leaves to survive: His wife, Jean and one son, Gary of Bellingham, two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Smith and Mrs. Kathrine Ellis, of Hoquiam, Washington, also two brothers, Stanley MacDonald of Everson, and Elmer MacDonald of Spokane, and one sister, Mrs. Ron Bartlett of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 16th at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Interment at Bay View Cemetery.

MacDONALD, Raymond A., age 56 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Mamie E. MacDonald, passed away at the family residence, 2503 Elizabeth Street, Monday, January 27, (1947) after an illness of three months. Mr. MacDonald had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-three years and was a painter by trade, was a member of the Painter's and Decorator's Union, Local No. 924. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow; one son, R. Jack MacDonald; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Phillips and Mrs. Edna Winfrey and one grandchild, all of Bellingham; one brother, Walter in Seattle; also a sister, Mrs. Mamie Sitton, of Seattle. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Thursday, January 30, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Raymond Gray, officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

MacDONALD, Raymond A., age 53, a former resident of Bellingham, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, (1976) at home in Wenatchee. During 1939 to 1945 he was a member of the 1st Special Forces of the Canadian-American Armed Forces. Among his survivors are his wife, former Arlene Evertz Kowsky; a son, Scott and a daughter, Kathryn all at home; step-daughter, Lori O'Neill of Bellingham; a step-son, John Christopher Kowsky Jr., of Spokane; also numerous other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father O'Sullivan as celebrant. Graveside services followed. Services were under the direction of Jones & Jones Funeral Chapel, Wenatchee.

MacDONALD, Roderick D. - Memorial services for R. D. (Bob) MacDonald, 90, of 6136 Vista Drive, Ferndale, were held Monday, Dec. 28 at Moles Funeral Home. He died Friday, Dec. 25, (1981). He had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, was a WWI army veteran, Past Commander of the Kulshan Post American Legion and was also active for many years in community affairs, formerly serving as a Ferndale councilman. He is survived by a daughter Deane and husband Howard DeGraaff of Lynden, a son Jack MacDonald and wife Betty of Conoga Park, Calif., four sisters, Georgia Fleck of Bellingham, Ruth Merriman of Bellingham, Evelyn Hinote of Everson, Dora Dawson of Seattle, two brothers, John and Jim MacDonald of Bellingham, a brother-in-law, Ford Wight of Laurel. There are five grandchildren and two great grandchildren and many other relatives.

MacDONALD, Signe Cemoria - Visitation for Signe Cemoria (Larson) MacDonald of Bellingham will be from 6 to 8 tonight and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Bishop Butch Erickson officiating. Mrs. MacDonald died Monday, March 6, 2000, at Sunrise Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 90. Mrs. MacDonald was born Aug. 23, 1909, to Lars Fredrich and Brita Marie (Oslin) Larson in Ferndale. On July 24, 1926, she married James L. MacDonald in Ferndale. He died in 1996. Mrs. MacDonald was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed cooking and baking. Her son Stuart A. MacDonald died in 1994. Her three brothers and six sisters also died previously. Survivors include son Lloyd "Jim" MacDonald of Bellingham, daughter Patsy Erickson of Everson, eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacDONALD, Stanley A., long time resident of Deming area, passed away in [an] Olympia Hospital, Sunday, Sept. 8, (1974). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 62 years. He was a retired berry farmer. He was a founder of Lynden Berry Growers, Inc., a director of the Federal Land Bank, a member of the Farm Bureau and the Soil Conservation Board. Surviving are his wife, Jean; 2 sons, Skip of Bellingham and Kern of Deming; a brother, Elmer of Sacramento, Calif. and a sister, Mae Bartlett of Bellingham; also 11 grandchildren. Funereal services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

MacDONALD, Teresa N., age 29 of 2825 Utter St. B'ham. passed away Thurs. Sept. 13, 1979. She was employed as a bookkeeper [at the] Whatcom County Credit Bureau. Surviving are her husband Gary, 1 son Jeff, a daughter Jamie, a brother Joseph Toohey, sisters Joyce Knudtson, B'ham, Jane Perry, B'ham, Patty Poirier, B'ham, Judy Aashiem of Kirkland, Mickey Creamer and Doris Ziegler, both of Missouri. Her mother, Jane Toohey and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Rhea. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Veroske-Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Reverend Richard Talley officiating. Burial to be made in Greenacres Memorial Park.

MacDONALD, Terry E., age 69, who resided in Kelso, WA, passed away Sat. Nov. 25, 1978 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. MacDonald was a former resident of B'ham for 39 years & was a retired shipping clerk for Vans BB Furniture. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kelso & a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, B'ham. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council 829, B'ham. & past Grand Knight. He leaves to survive his wife, Monica MacDonald, 1 daughter, Mary Morse of Kelso. 1 son, Terry P. MacDonald of B'ham. 5 grandchildren. Also 1 sister, Mrs. John Kessler of Ohio. Rosary will be recited Weds. Nov. 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Veroske Jerns Funeral Home with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Thurs. Nov. 30th at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jerome Dooley as celebrant. Interment to follow in Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Veroske Jerns Funeral Home.

MacDOUGALL, Charles Bruce - Funeral service for Charles Bruce MacDougall, age 73, of 8638 Harborview Rd., Blaine, will be Thurs. Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. MacDougall passed away Mon. Dec. 20, 1982. He had been a Blaine resident for the past 5 years and had been employed at the King County Courthouse for 19 years. He is survived by his wife Irene; 3 daughters, Mrs. Griffin of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Betty Larson of Redmond, Wash., Mrs. Marion Newman, North Seattle; 19 grandchildren; brother, Fraser H. MacDougall of Kitimat, B.C.; sister, Grace Luckey, Seattle. He was preceded in death by a sister Helen M. Staphorst. Jones Funeral Home.

MacDOUGALL, Cleo Myrtle, residing at 3128 Meridian St., passed away at the family home, Friday, March 13, (1953) following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, John MacDougall; one brother, Dwight Williams, of Everson, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles A. Standen, Bellingham, Mrs. Edith Robinson, San Francisco; also numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Dr. Margaret Whitney Kupfer will officiate at the funeral services on Monday, March 16, at 2:00, in the Chapel of Bingham, Dahlquist and Jerns. Final resting place, Bayview Cemetery.

MacDOUGALL, Edward, pioneer timberman of the state who came to Bellingham when the Bellingham Iron Works, Inc., began operation and was associated with A. W. Talbot, passed away Thursday afternoon (April 24, 1947) at his home in the Hotel Leopold. Death was due to a heart attack. With Mrs. MacDougall he had lived at the hotel since 1942. Mr. MacDougall, prominently known throughout Washington and the Northwest, was born in Saginaw, Mich., in 1867, as as a boy settled with his parents on a farm near Port Townsend. In 1898 he was appointed by the governor of Washington to select the state timberlands in the Olympic Peninsula. For seven years he was timber buyer for the Weyerhauser Lumber company, making his home in Tacoma. For many years he operated logging camps in Western Washington, taking part in logging the townsite of Everett. During the first world war he owned and operated the Thorndyke logging camp on Hood's Canal. In 1911 he prevented a serious water famine for the city of Seattle. His logging then was on the watershed for that city and when the dam at Landsburg broke under flood conditions, Mr. MacDougall at his own expense and with his crew of 150 men repaired the dam, preventing the shutdown of Seattle's water supply. In later years he had engaged in various enterprises, located at one time in Detroit. During the last was he was buyer for all the timber for the Bellingham Iron Works. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie MacDougall; three daughters, Mrs. Alan A. Green, Mrs. Rhea Flanders and Miss Florence MacDougall, all of Seattle; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. P. W. Doyle, of Tacoma, Mrs. Joseph Bilodeaux, of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Clarence Zeitler, of Klamath Falls, Ore. The remains will be forwarded by the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home to Seattle where the Joseph Manning & Sons mortuary will arrange for Catholic services and burial.

MacDOUGALL, Ronald R., age 40 years, passed away at the family residence on Chuckanut Drive, Friday, November 28, (1947) following a lingering illness. Mr. MacDougall had been a resident of Bellingham for one year, having previously lived in Seattle where he was a member of the Presbyterian church, and very active in Boy Scout work. He was in the employment of the U.S. government. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary G. MacDougall, and one son, Ronald Jr., at home; his parents; three brothers and two sisters, all of Seattle. The remains have been forwarded from the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home to Seattle where funeral services will be held and interment made.

MacDUCKSTON, Louis A. - At his request no services will be held for Louis A., age 87 of Friday Harbor. Mr. MacDuckston passed away Tues. June 30, 1981. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. He is survived by his wife Teressa; 1 son, Wesley MacDuckston of Friday Harbor; 2 grandchildren, Bruce Mac Duckston & Marcia Gray and 4 great-grandchildren. He had been a resident of Friday Harbor since 1973. Jones Funeral Home.

MACEY, Bernice Elizabeth, of Blaine, passed away Tues., May 7th, (1985) in Blaine at the age of 69. She was born Feb. 20, 1916 in Auburn, Wash. & lived & worked for many years in Anacortes. She is survived by her husband Robert of Blaine; 2 daughters, Judy Goff of Blaine & Elizabeth Mades of Longmont, CO; 2 sisters, Lois Klontz of Anacortes & Eleanor Neal of Portland; & 2 grandchildren. At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Jerns McKinney Funeral Home.

MacFARLAND, Claude George, age 92, of Bellingham passed away Tuesday, December 30, 1997, at home. He was born January 18, 1905 to George and Ann (Hein) MacFarland. A lifetime Bellingham resident, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. MacFarland graduated from Whatcom High School in 1923. He was a member of Whatcom Lodge #151, F&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, and the American Legion. He is survived by his second wife, Rene; stepdaughter, Jane Gordon-Ball of Bellingham; three grandchildren; sister Pearl Johnson of Washington, D.C. and many nieces and nephews. A private burial will be in Bayview Cemetery with a memorial service held on Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, 4:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

MacFARLAND, Freda Aleta - Funeral service for Freda Aleta MacFarland, age 76 of 415 N. Garden Street will be Tuesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Donel G. McClellan, Pastor, officiating. She passed away Sunday, June 24, 1984. Ritualistic service by officers of Sehome Chapter, No. 17, OES. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. MacFarland was a member of the First Congregational Church, Sehome Chapter, No. 17, OES; and Esther Club of Sehome Chapter; Zenobia Club, Daughters of the Nile; American Legion Auxiliary; Wally Byam Airstream Travel Group. She retired as cashier at the Bellingham Herald after 41 years of employment. She is survived by her husband Claude; sister, Leith Paulson of Eureka, California; brothers, Keith Gwin, City; Kenneth Gwin, Eureka, California; Cameron Gwin of Burlington; Vennor, Wendell & Denzel Gwin, all of Mt. Vernon. She was prededed in death by 2 brothers, Nardy & Arden Gwin. Survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

MacGILL, Ruth C., 37, wife of Bryson MacGill, 601 Seventeenth street, department manager at the Seattle First National bank, succumbed Monday (July 20, 1942) morning in a Los Angeles hospital, following a long illness. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Suzanne, her mother, Mrs. Edith Westoby, and two sisters, Florence Westoby, and Mrs. Lynn Taylor, of Vancouver, B.C.; and a third sister, Mrs. Ada Pye, of Negritos, Peru. Memorial services will be held at the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel at a time to be announced.

MacGREGER, Frank W. (Scotty), age 64, of 7962 Lynbrook Ct. Ferndale, passed away Sat., July 14, 1979. Mr. MacGreger had resided in this community 1 yr. & was a professional chef. He is survived by his wife Susan R.; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Alice Morelock & Mrs. Ina Whitt both of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Roberta McMahon, Roy, Utah; 12 step-grandchildren & 1 step-great grandchild. Funeral arrangements are pending in Fresno, Calif. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.

MacGREGOR, Laura Kathy Clift, age 35, of 4405 So. 158th, Seattle, passed away in that city Wed. May 25, (1983). Mrs. MacGregor had resided in Seattle for several years and was a former resident of Bellingham. She leave to survive her husband Graeme of the family home; 2 daughters, Laura & Erin, all of the home; her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Russ Clift of this city; 1 brother, Michael Clift of Renton; 1 sister, Shirlee Dickerson of this city; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Tues. May 31 at 1:30 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery, with Rev. Dennis Zoet officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

MacGREGOR, Marjorie E., age 85, of 1400 Moore St., passed away Sat. Feb. 18, (1984). Mrs. MacGregor had resided in Bellingham for the past 39 years. She leaves to survive 2 brothers Henry Whitley of Colby, Kansas and Robert Whitley of El Paso, Texas; several nieces & nephews. Memorial services will be held Wed. Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. James Mason, pastor of the Northwest Baptist Church officiating.

MacGREGOR, Thomas P., age 60, 2305 Victor, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, January 29, (1964) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 21 years and was a printer at the Bellingham Herald Publishing Company. He was a member of the Typographical Union No. 353, Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge, No. 44, F&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, Nile Temple of the Shrine, and Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie E. MacGregor. The ritualistic services of the Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge No. 44 will be conducted Monday, February 3, at 2:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

MACHEMER, Francis J., age 52 years, passed away suddenly at his home, 1015 Samish Highway, Tuesday, December 21, (1948). Mr. Machemer had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-six years, was a member of the American Legion, Alexander J. Hamilton Post No. 7; the B.P.O.E. and the Bellingham Yacht Club. Mr. Machemer served his country in World War I in the U.S. Army and overseas service. Military services will be rendered by the Alexander Hamilton Post No. 7, Monday, December 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

MACHIN, Charles, age 76 years, passed away at a Seattle hospital Tuesday, March 12, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mr. Machin had previously lived in Whatcom County for about thirty years and leaves to survive two sons, Lee H., of Everett, Wash., George L., of Seattle; two brothers, John and Floyd, both of Wamego, Kan., and Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, of Plainville, Kan.; also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Home, Friday, March 15, at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery. Casket bearers will be James Bowen, Robert Shaw, Sam Rugg, James Hogan, Mel Rogers and M. K. Hall.

MACHU, Stacey Marie - A graveside service for Stacey Marie (Towle) Machu of Austin, Texas, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. A celebration of her life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Christ the King Community Church, with the Rev. Steve Mason officiating. Mrs. Machu died of complications caused by child-onset diabetes on Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, at her home. She was 42. Born Feb. 2, 1958, to Jack and Donna (Hinote) Towle in Bellingham, she graduated with honors from Nooksack Valley High School in 1976. She attended Bellingham Technical College's Dental Assistant Program and also attended Western Washington University. Mrs. Machu married Bruce Machu in Austin. He died in 2000. Her infant daughter Courtney Drew and her father also died previously. Survivors include her mother, of Bellingham, brother Gregory Towle of Beverly Hills, Calif., sister Shelly McKay of Bellingham three nephews and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacINTOSH, Alister - Funeral services for Alister Macintosh, aged 52 years, Canadian war veteran, will be held at the Monroe chapel in Ferndale Thursday, January 13, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. N. Bridges. Burial will follow in Woodlawn cemetery. Ferndale Post, American Legion, will conduct graveside services. Mr. Macintosh is survived by the widow, Bertha; one daughter, Jean, and one stepson, Verle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 1938) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacINTYRE, Prethynnia Curtis, aged 57 years, passed away at her home, 512 Ivy Street, (March 22, 1941) following a long illness. Mrs. MacIntyre had resided here for the past twenty-eight years and was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Frederick, one son Robert, two daughters, Jean Parker and Miss Ann MacIntyre and two grandchildren, all of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Russell Kingsbury, Pottsville, Penn.; and Mrs. Elvid Jones, Wilkes Barre, Penn.; two brothers, Reginald Curtis Nanticocke, Penn.; and William Curtis Langley, Penn.; one aunt, Mrs. M. W. Garman and a nephew, John T. Garman of this city. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Tuesday, March 25, at 1:30 o'clock. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1941) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACK, Bonnie, age 69 passed away December 27, 2012. She was born March 19, 1943 in Bellingham to Lee and Anne Howard. Her enthusiasm and love for life was boundless. She is survived by her children Debbie Pellett, James Kley and Pam (husband Mathew) Romines, granddaughter Linda Kley and her children River, Jazzmyn, Destiny, Skylar and Kayden, special friend Jim Wallace, and numerous loving grandchildren, relatives and friends. A Celebration of Bonnie's life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, December 31st at 11 a.m. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Dec 2012) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACK, LaVerna Berylene, age 44, of Bellingham, passed away Mon., Sept. 15, 1997, in Seattle, following a courageous battle with cancer the past 7 years. She was born Dec. 18, 1952 in Miami, OK to Byrl and Dora (Rhine) Akers and had been a Whatcom County resident for 24 years. She married Carl H. Mack on Mar. 24, 1974, in Bellingham. She enjoyed gardening and garage sales. Mrs. Mack was also pursuing a Medical Receptionist career at Bellingham Technical College. She was a wonderful mother and house wife. Survived by her daughters, Elura Jane Akers and Karla Danielle Mack both of Bellingham and Judy Deann Mack of Anchorage, AK; sisters, Corena Rohde of Missouri and Reva Cummings of Miami, OK; brother, Lonnie Akers of Missouri; granddaughters, Tracii (sic) Deann Kohler, Justina Chyanne Mack, one unborn granddaughter, and one unborn grandson; and numerous other family members. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Garry and Duan Akers. A memorial service will be held Sat. Sept. 20, 2:00 p.m., at Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Rd., Ferndale with Pastor Skip Suess officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

MACK, Mary Lillian, age 57, of 300 3rd Street, Lynden, died suddenly at her home on Saturday, July 28, (1984). Born in Lytton, B.C., on November 10, 1926, Mary had lived and worked as a farm laborer in the Lynden area for many years. She is survived by her husband Felix Box; two sons, Richard Mack of Brewster, Wash., and Leonard Smoker of Tacoma; two daughters, Mrs. Angela Espinoza of Omak and Mrs. Lilly Churape also of Brewster; five grandchildren; a brother and two nieces. Funeral services will be held in Lytton, B.C., followed by burial in Stein Cemetery, Lytton. Local arrangements were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, August 1, 1984)

MACKARO, Jane W. - At her request, no services will be held for Ferndale resident Jane W. Mackaro. Mrs. Mackaro, 6473 Portal Way, died Tuesday (Oct. 1, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. She was 68. Cremation will be by Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Mackaro was born Jan. 23, 1923, to John and Catherine Henny in Sterling, Scotland. She lived in California before moving to Ferndale 11 years ago, where she worked for J. R. Simplot Co. for 10 years. Surviving are her husband, Michael, of the family home; a daughter, Heather Lihou of Ferndale; and one granddaughter. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

MACKAY, Eleanor Jane, age 74, of Bellingham, WA passed away Thursday, May 6, 1993. Born November 20, 1918 in Seattle, WA, she was a graduate of Laurelhurst Grade School, Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington, member of Tri-Delt Sorority; retired from secretarial position with the University of Washington; enjoyed bowling, beach combing and traveling. Survived by her daughter, Janet K. Austin of Bellingham, WA; son, Robert A. Mackay of Edmonds, WA; three granddaughters, Andrea L. Austin and Michelle L. Austin, both of Bellingham, WA; Allison B. Mackay of Edmonds, WA; one grandson, Ian H. Mackay of Edmonds, WA; cousin, Larry Daily of San Carlos, CA. Cremation. Inurnment Service Thursday, May 13, 1993, 2:00 p.m., Acacia Mausoleum, Seattle, WA. Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Bellingham.

MACKAY, Hillary Ann, infant daughter of Tammi MacKay and Teddy Davis, of 2180 Yew St., died Feb. 13, 1992, at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus in Bellingham. She died at birth. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Damian MacKay, and a sister, Tabitha MacKay, all of the family home; maternal grandparents, Sally and Gene Abbott of Bellingham; paternal grandfather, Bob Davis of Eastern Washington. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastor Dick Christinsen officiating. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MACKAY, James Lester, 100, of Bellingham died Jan. 10, 1992. He was born in 1891 in St. Louis, Mo., to James Taylor and Clara Messmer MacKay. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He married Mable Crouch on Jan. 28, 1920 in Missouri. She died in 1987. Mr. MacKay received a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in sociology from the University of Missouri; and a doctorate in guidance and personnel from New York University. He taught school in the Philippines as a young man. He was the first principal of the Michael School in St. Louis, and held various teaching and administrative positions for the St. Louis public schools. He was rehabilitation officer for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., and later was director of the Veteran's Administration Counseling Center at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and director of guidance for the South San Antonio School District. A licensed psychologist, he was a member of numerous educational, guidance and related organizations.
After retirement he taught guidance at the University of Maryland and at Army bases in Western Europe. He was active with the Council on Aging in Bexar County, Texas, where he founded and directed The Institute of Lifetime Learning, dedicated to improving life of seniors in that area. He was twice a delegate from Texas to The White House Conference on Aging. Mr. MacKay was honored as senior citizen of the month by Colonel Sanders and the National Council of Aging for his contributions to the San Antonio community. He also received awards from the American Red Cross for lifelong contribution to its swimming programs. The Boy Scouts of America awarded The Scoutmaster's Key to him for more than 25 years' service as a scoutmaster, commissioner, field commissioner and trainer of scoutmasters. He was also honored by R.S.V.P., the state of Texas, the Alamo Area Council of Governments, the Texas State Department of Welfare, the American association of Retired Persons, the Mental Health Association of Bexar County, the South Texas Personnel and Guidance Association, and the South San Antonio Public Schools.
Mr. MacKay had lived in Bellingham since 1983. His 100th birthday was celebrated Set. 22, 1991, at a reunion of family and friends which included six of his former scouts. Survivors include his sons, William R. MacKay of Bellingham and Edward J. MacKay of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for March. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

MACKAY, Lindsy R., age 1 of 1000 Liberty St. passed away Sat., March 10, (1984). She is survived by her parents Mr. & Mrs. David B. MacKay of the family home; paternal grandparents William & Joanne MacKay, city; maternal grandparents Robert & Joanna McDonnel of California; maternal grandmother Joan Fortune of California; several other relatives. Private family services were held. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.

MACKAY, Ronald N., 67, 413 Viewcrest Road, died Sunday (Nov. 2, 1986) in his home. Mr. MacKay was born June 11, 1919, in Saskatchewan, Canada. He had lived in this area since 1975. He was a past member of the Professional Engineers Society, Beta Theta Pi, of the University of British Columbia. Survivors include his wife, Julie, of the family home; two sons, Stephen MacKay of Surrey, B.C., and Anthony MacKay of Seattle; a brother, Wallace MacKay of Powell River, B.C.; and three grandchildren. Private family funeral arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MacKAY, Tami Ann, 28, lifelong Bellingham resident, died at Sehome Park Convalescent Center on Thursday, July 13, 1995, following an extended illness. She was born in Bellingham on Jan. 27, 1967, to Lyle and Sally (Viles) Abbott. She attended Bellingham schools. She had been employed at Kmart, and later at Bayside Rehabilitation Center as a nursing aide, prior to her illness. She loved caring for others, especially at the nursing home where she was an employee. Survived by two sons, Damian and David; daughter, Tabitha; parents, Lyle and Sally Abbott of Bellingham; sister Kelli Abbott of Seattle; two brothers, Jeff of Bellingham and Chad of Alabama; grandmother, Bonnie Brugman of Bellingham; grandfather, Robert F. Viles Sr. of Arizona; several aunts, uncles and cousins from Washington and Maine. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Hillary. Visitation will be Sun., July 16, 2-5 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Mon., July 17, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Dick Christensen officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jul 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacKEE, Carrie Loy, age 79, widow of the late Harry C. MacKee, passed away at Vancouver, Wash., Tuesday, Oct. 22, (1959). Mrs. MacKee formerly resided in Bellingham for 10 years prior to her moving to Stevenson, Wash., 2 1/2 years ago. She was a member of the Champion Street Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, Willis Loy Berthaum of Stevenson, Wash., and four grandchildren. The remains will be received by the Jones Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Clifford M. Dickau, Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park.

MacKEE, Harry C. - Bellingham's "Wandering Churchman," Harry C. MacKee, died Friday (August 17, 1956) afternoon. Mr. MacKee used the title during the period when he wrote a weekly review for the Bellingham Herald of different church services he attended each Sunday. He died in a local hospital, after a heart attack suffered about a month ago. The 71-year-old resident of Bellingham had lived here since 1933. Besides his Herald writing, Mr. MacKee had for several years conducted an education and religious program for a local radio station. Surviving him are his widow, Carolyn; a sister, Mrs. J. D. W. Snowden of Painsville, Ohio; a cousin, Mrs. Frank S. Knight of Collingswood, N.J.; and a step-son, Willis Loy Berthaumn of Stevenson, Wash. Funeral services for Mr. MacKee, a member of the Champion Street Baptist Church, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home by the Rev. Clifford M. Dickau. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.

MacKENZIE, Daniel M., age 52, of 1253 Hannigan Road, passed away suddenly at a local hospital, Thursday, Dec. 7, (1961). Mr. MacKenzie had been a resident of this community for the past 25 years and was a mechanic for the Whatcom County Road Dept. He was a member of the Lynden Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 56. Survived by his wife, Senya, 1 daughter, Mrs. Ralph Bellinger Jr., city, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Ted F., U.S. Merchant Marines, F. A. MacKenzie, Falls City, Wash., 4 sisters, Mrs. Maurice Bouhey of Falls City, Mrs. Engwald Anrud of Renton, Mrs. Clem Olson of Everett, Mrs. C. B. Armstrong of Wrangell, Alaska, many nephews, nieces and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Allan G. Wood, pastor of the Calvary Temple officiating. Followed by the Ritualistic Services of the Lynden Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 56. Interment Greenacres.

MacKENZIE, Frank K., age 64, of 2429 Elizabeth Street passed away suddenly at his home Thursday, August 25, (1955) following a short illness. Mr. MacKenzie had been a resident of Bellingham for many years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He is survived by his wife, Lena M.; two daughters, Mrs. L. D. Quinn of Seattle, Mrs. J. L. Cable of Ferndale; one grandson, Michael J. cable; one brother, Roy MacKenzie of Hoquiam. Rosary will be said Sunday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Monday, Aug. 29, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres.

MacKENZIE, Lena, age 93 of 5986 Portal Way, Ferndale passed away Friday, February 5, 1982. Mrs. MacKenzie had been a life time resident of Whatcom Co. & was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ferndale. She is survived by 2 daughters, Theresa Quinn of Bellingham & Evelyn Cable of Ferndale; 1 sister, Mrs. Clare Kolrood of Seattle; 1 grandson Michael Cable of Atlantic City, N.J. & 1 great grandson Gene Cable. Vigil services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home Sunday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father Jack Buchalew Monday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. June 3, 1888 at Sandy Point]

MACKENZIE, Lillian May, age 87, went to be with her Lord on May 7, 2006. She was born Jan 9, 1919, in Cheverie, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Earl and Martha Lake. She married John Mackenzie in 1938 and lived a number of places, including Nova Scotia, Boston, Florida, Texas and Washington. Lillian was a born again Christian and dedicated her life to the Lord. She enjoyed Hawaiian and Southern gospel music, which gave her much comfort in later years. When she was 48 years old, Lillian went back to school to become a licensed practical nurse. Lillian loved to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada; Hawaii was her favorite trip. She was preceded in death by husband John in 1972. She is survived by daughter Katherine (husband Richard) Bridgeforth of Everson, sister Myrtle L'Hirondelle of Chilliwack, B.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at Living Water Fellowship, Bellingham on Mon, May 15, at 3 p.m. with Pastor Ronny Davis officiating followed by a reception at the church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACKENZIE, Marcia Lois - A memorial service for Marcia Lois MacKenzie of Bellingham will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Marine Park. Mrs. MacKenzie of 2401 Orleans St. died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1995, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 68. Born Nov. 16, 1926, to Addison and Florabell Pultz Peterson in Schenectady, N.Y., she lived in Whatcom County for 20 years. Mrs. MacKenzie was a surgical technician at St. Clare Hospital in Schenectady for many years. She was a former member of the Salvation Army and enjoying reading and word games. Survivors include sons Douglas Mackenzie of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Gordon MacKenzie of New York; daughters Megan MacKenzie and Karen MacKenzie, both of Bellingham; twin sister Patricia Monroe of New York; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MacKENZIE, Senya passed away Sun., Dec. 29, 1996, age 83, at Sunrise Nursing Home. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Laura and Ralph Bellingar. Three grandchildren, Ralph and wife Janice Bellingar, Mark and wife Diana Bellingar, Tracy and husband Jeff Kuhlmann. Four great-grandchildren; Kody and Bryan Bellingar, Kelsey and Daniel Kuhlmann. Sister Bertha Salo. At her request, no services will be held. Interment at Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACKEY, A. Adine, Rev., age 67 of 2505 Russell St., Bellingham, passed away Jan 29, (1975). A retired minister, Assembly of God Church for 42 years, Miss Mackey was a member of Calvery Temple and Northwest District Assemblies of God. Survivors include several nephews, close friends. Mrs. Mamie Kunkel and Mrs. Hazel Martin and family all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb 3 at 1 pm in Calvary Temple. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACKEY, Dolores E. (Dee) nee Place, age 69, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 9, 1990, in a Lynden rest home. She had been in Lynden for about a year. Mrs. Mackey was a free-lance writer and an accomplished musician. She was born March 10, 1920, in Belleville, Ill., and served in the Women's Army Corps in World War II. She resided in Levittown, Penn., until 1984. Mr. and Mrs. Mackey moved to the northwest Ozarks near Harrison in 1984. Survivors include her husband, George W. (Bill) Mackey, of Harrison; two daughters, Laura Jean Stevens and husband Gunther of Lynden, and Pamela Jane Duft and husband Dr. George J. Duft of Abbotsford, B.C.; a daughter-in-law, Donna L. Mackey of Longmont, Colo.; two brothers, Marshal H. Place and wife Maria of Seale, Alaska, and Norman C. Place of Zolfo Springs, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Mildred Place of Shilohm, Ill.; and six grandchildren. Mrs. Mackey was preceded in death by a son, Richard James Mackey in 1987; two sisters, Ruth Kellogg and Marcella Vetter; and a brother, Lorraine Place. A private funeral service will be held.

MACKEY, Glen A., age 75 of Reno, Nevada, passed away in that city Thursday, April 28, (1966). A retired farmer he is survived by his wife, Bernice, 1 daughter, Mrs. Dough Mottley of Seattle, also 2 sisters, in Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Tuesday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.

MACKIE, Louisa J., age 84 years, passed away Friday, June 11, (1948). Mrs. Mackie had been a resident of Blaine for the past forty-eight years. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Clay, of Blaine; three sons, George and Cecil, both of Blaine, and Roy, of San Jose, Calif.; also four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be conducted Monday, June 14, at 10 a.m. from St. Ann's Catholic Church of Blaine, with Father William O'Brien officiating. Interment in the Blaine Cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home of Blaine.

MACKIE, Luella M. - Private family services will be held Wednesday for Luella M. Mackie, 90, a Blaine resident since 1925. Mrs. Mackie, 989 Portal Drive, died Friday. She was born March 11, 1899, in Friday Harbor. She married George Mackie in 1925. He died in 1968. Mrs. Mackie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Blaine chapter, and enjoyed gardening and camping. Survivors include numerous nephews and nieces, including Shirley Croft of Blaine. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.

MACKIE, Matilda, age 74, of 3242 Laurelwood Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Friday, December 19, (1952). Mrs. Mackie had resided here for the past 50 years and was a charter member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Helen Williams and Mrs. Grace Browne, both of San Francisco, and Mrs. John Odmark, of Bellingham; three grandchildren, and two sisters, Miss Clara Kraemer, and Mrs. Emma McCollins, both of Chicago, Ill. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Elvin S. Hanson Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

MACKIE, Sue L., of 5280 Northwest Rd., passed away Sat. Feb. 23, 1980 following a protracted illness. A resident of Whatcom County for 54 years, she is survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Virgil Gerry of Bellingham and Mrs. Clay Cooper of Spokane; 1 brother, Mr. Clarence Payne of Eugene, Oregon & formerly of Bellingham and 1 nephew, Mr. Robert Payne of New Jersey and formerly of Bellingham. Family services were held Mon. Feb. 25 at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park.

MACKIE, Walter C., age 64 of 5280 Northwest Rd., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, (1976). Surviving wife, Sue L., and his step-mother, Mrs. George Mackie of Blaine. Private family services were held Wed., Nov. 24, Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

MACKIE, William, 88, of Bellingham and former Blaine resident passed away in a Bellingham hospital Saturday (June 2, 1951) after a lingering illness. He had been a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge here since 1903. Surviving relatives include a sister, Mrs. James Bruce, of Port Frances, Ont. Services were conducted at the McKinney funeral home Wednesday with the Rev. Evan David officiating, followed by ritualistic services of the I.O.O.F. lodge. Interment in Blaine cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, June 7, 1951) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

MACKIE, Winnifred E., of Portland, Oregon, died on May 9th, 1978, at Gresham Hospital. Born April 1st, 1904 in Lawrence, Wash. Daughter of John and Olivia Erickson. Surviving members of her family include 1 daughter, Mrs. Gloria McCutchan; 2 grandchildren, Steven and Susan; 1 sister and 1 brother; Mrs. Claire Collings, of Bellingham, Wash., and Kenneth Erickson of Seattle, Wash. Funeral services to be held Friday, May 12th, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham, Oregon. Vault internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, also Gresham, Oregon. Reverend William Hurn of Smith Memorial, Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Mrs. G. Edwards, soloist.

MacKINNON, Margaret, age 62, of 310 Palm Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, September 10, (1953). Miss MacKinnon had resided in this community for the past 30 years and was an accountant at W.W.C.E., attended the First Presbyterian Church and was a past president of the Soroptimists Club. Surviving relatives include two sister, Mrs. William A. Fisher Sr., of Lynden, and Mrs. Jess Heaton, of Bellingham; one brother, Frank MacKinnon, of Ferndale; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Harold E. Penhaluric, Monday, Sept. 14, at 3 p.m., in the Chapel of the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. Interment, Lynden Cemetery.

MACKINTOSH, James, age 77, of 1509 East Victor, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 25, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Mackintosh had resided in Bellingham for the past seven years. Leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Fonda Erwin of San Diego; one son Jamie Mackintosh; two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted from the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with Rev. W. Robert Webb, pastor, officiating, followed by cremation.

MACLEAN, Robert S., Sr., age 73, of 221 Middlefield Road, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, August 4, (1955). Mr. Maclean was a retired roofing and siding contractor, formerly of Chicago, and was a resident of this city for the past 12 years. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Phebe R. Maclean, at home; one son, Robert J. Maclean; three grandchildren, Bobby, Edward and Evelyn Maclean, all of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Perry, Mrs. Margaret Bentley and Mrs. Jessie Scott, all of Vancouver, B.C.; one brother, Hugh Maclean of Glasgow, Scotland. The remains were forwarded by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth to the Mt. Pleasant Funeral Home in Vancouver, B.C., where services will be conducted by George Campbell, Monday, August 8, at 1 p.m. D.S.T. Final resting place, Ocean View Cemetery.

MACKLIN, Edgar, age 80 of Tacoma, died Tuesday, April 14, 1981. He was born in New Whatcom and had lived in Bellingham and Escondido, California prior to moving to Tacoma 3 years ago. He was a retired City of Bellingham Maintenance Employee; former chairman of the Whatcom County Draft Board; and an Army Veteran of WWII. He is survived by 1 sister Blanche Lines of Bellingham; 2 nieces; 4 nephews. Services Saturday, 1 p.m. Tacoma Lutheran Home Chapel. Under the direction of Lynn Funeral Home, Tacoma.

MACKLIN, Martha R., age 76, died in Tacoma Tues. March 24, 1981. Born in VanZandt, she was a former Bellingham resident. Surviving are her husband Edgar of Tacoma; sister, Millie Norberg, Edmonds; nephew Gerald Nelson, Puyallup. Arrangements by Lynn Funeral Home, Tacoma.

MACKLIN, Maude Hester, age 77, a 63 year resident of this community passed away in a local nursing home Monday April 16, (1962). Miss Macklin was a retired grocery clerk; was a member of the Church of Christ; was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Chap. No. 19 and had served as Chaplain of that chapter as well as having served as Chairman of the Hospital Committee of the D.A.V. Surviving relatives are one brother, Edgar of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Martin and Mrs. Blance Lines both of Bellingham and Mrs. Ethel Schutt of Portland, Ore., also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Charles Hardman Thursday, April 19, at 11 a.m. Cremation.

MACKLIN, Patricia Nieman, age 63, of Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 1994 at Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bellingham, after a short illness. She was born April 2, 1931 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania to Hugh and Harriet (Rex) Nieman and had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 7 years. She married Joseph David Macklin on June 9, 1954 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. She grew up in a Navy family, married a career Army officer, and spent the majority of her life moving and raising kids. Mrs. Macklin was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign War Post #9474, Custer and the Diabetes Support Group in Ferndale. She loved children, flowers and animals. She is survived by her husband Col. Joseph D. "Dave" Macklin of the family home; 2 daughters, Pauline Marie Evanosky & husband P. Dennis of Oakland, CA and Elizabeth "Betsy" Thompson & husband Bob of Bellingham; 3 sons; Joseph D. Macklin, Jr. & wife Karen of Tucson, AZ; Michael Patrick Macklin & wife Lynn of Imperial Beach, CA; and Charles F. Macklin, IV & wife Denise of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren; one sister, Pauline Burnside of Charlotte, NC; one niece and one nephew. Visitation will be on Wed., Sept. 21, noon to 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home with a funeral service Wed., Sept. 21, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel and burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Father Brian McGovern will be officiating.

MacLEOD, Malcolm, age 81 of Lopez Island, passed away in an Anacortes hospital January 20, 1983. He was born in Isle of Lewis, Scotland on Sept. 23, 1891. He lived in this area for the past 66 years. He had been in the United States since 1913, coming first to Seattle. He was a veteran of WWI, a member of the United Church of Christ, was on the San Juan Planning Commission for 17 years, Honorary life member of the Lions Club, past Post Commander of the American Legion, charter member of the Commercial Club, charter member of the Grange, he was board member of the Port Commission. He was well known for his Bag Pipe playing. Survived by his wife, Mary Emma of Lopez Island; 1 son Malcolm J. MacLeod of Bellingham; 3 daughters, Mary E. Harris of Bellingham, Joan K. Congdon of Oakland, Calif. and Gwen M. Lamb of Columbus, Mississippi; 4 sisters, Mrs. Allan McGregor of Florida, Mrs. Frank Guest of Victoria, B.C., Mrs. Victor Pauley of Florida and Mrs. Fred C. Trump of New York; 1 brother Donald MacLeod of Australia; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. from the Center Church, Lopez Island with Rev. William Rice officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Lopez Island. Under the direction of Evans-Engdahl Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.

MacLEOD, Mary Emma Higgins "Mae" age 95 a lifetime Lopez Island resident died Apr. 30, 1989 in B'ham. She was born Aug. 10, 1893 in Vancouver, B.C. She spent 8 yrs. in England during World War I as a nurse. She married Malcolm MacLeod May 3, 1922. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was a founding member of Richardson Guild & the American Legion Auxiliary & the Lopez Congregational Church. She is survived by her son Duncan J. MacLeod & wife Beverly of B'ham; 3 daughters Mary E. Harris & husband Howard of B'ham., Joan Congdon & husband Bob of CA, & Gwen Lamb & husband Keith of FL; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 nephews George & Gene Higgins. Services will be held Sat. May 6 11 a.m. at Center Church on Lopez Island with Father John Lockerby officiating. Inurnment will be at Union Cemetery. Local arrangements through the Westford Funeral Home.

MACLIN, Lamar Leeotis, age 42, of 2419 1/2 Peabody Street, passed away December 1st, (1966). He had been a resident of this city for the past five months. Survivors are his wife, Bertha Lee; three sons, Mark Douglas, Timothy Lamar and Nathan Leeotis, all at home; his father in Arkansas; one sister and one brother. Services will be conducted Monday, December 5 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

MACMILLAN, Elsie Mae - A memorial service for Elsie Mae Macmillan of 2803 Cedarwood Ave. will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral Home chapel. Mrs. Macmillan died at home Friday, March 7, 1997. She was 77. Born Nov. 5, 1919, to Oli and Soffia Arngrimson Bjarnason in Saskeatchewan, Canada, she lived in Whatcom County most of her life. She married Hugh Macmillan on Aug. 24, 1938. Mrs. Macmillan worked as a executive secretary at Mobil Oil Corp. from 1953 to 1977. She enjoyed golfing, playing cribbage and writing poetry. Mrs. Macmillan was preceded in death by a grandson, Jerry Macmillan, in 1996. Survivors include her husband, son Gerald Macmillan of Bellingham, four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

MACMILLAN, Gordon James Allan - Memorial services for Gordon James Allan Macmillan of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Monday, at First Christian Church, with the Rev. Roger Cone officiating, followed by a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Mr. Macmillan died Monday, July 19, 1999, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. He was 91. Born April 21, 1908, in Victoria, B.C., he graduated from Custer High School and was a local resident since 1912. He married Thelma E. May on Sept. 4, 1932, in Ferndale. Mr. Macmillan worked at Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mill in the 1940s, and later worked for Hohl Feed and Seed of Bellingham. He worked for Darigold Inc. in Bellingham, and retired from Darigold's Lynden powder plant. Mr. Macmillan was a member of the Teamsters union; Birchwood Presbyterian and First Christian churches, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, a deacon and council member; Custer High School Reunion Committee; and Mount Baker Toppers Barbershop Chorus. He also was an officer for Washington State Grange. His hobbies included attending Ferndale High School games for 20 years; being a square dance caller from 1950 to 1957 for the Rome, Haynie, Orchard and Marietta granges; singing; and working with wood. He created children's toys and household items and worked on remodeling projects. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; daughters Kathleen Macmillan of Bellingham and Dorene Bay and Rosemary Meyers, both of Blaine; son James Macmillan of Cedar Falls, Iowa; sister Catherine Macmillan of Bellingham; brothers Hugh Macmillan of Bellingham and Ken Macmillan of Blaine; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

MACMILLAN, Hugh A., age 89 of Bellingham, passed away November 12, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born June 12, 1914 in Custer, WA to John and Elizabeth (Lory) Macmillan. There he grew up on their family farm with siblings, including his twin brother. He married Elsie Bjarnason on August 24, 1938 and had one son, Gerald. Hugh loved to golf and garden and in his younger days he was an avid hunter. He was a boilermaker for most of his life and belonged to the Int'l Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local #709. Hugh also loved to travel. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, all of his siblings and his grandson. Hugh is survived by his son Jerry of Bellingham, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

MACMILLAN, Jennie E., age 74 years, of 2308 Franklin Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, October 17, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Macmillan had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 37 years and was a life member of the Orchard Grange. She is survived by her husband, John; five sons, Gordon and Norman of this city, W. L. of the U.S. Navy at California, Hugh, of Snohomish, Kenneth, of Spokane; five daughters, Mrs. Violet Iverson, of this city, Mrs. Marjorie Moritz, of Route 1, Blaine, and Mrs. Irene LaPlante, of Orcas, Mrs. Dorothy Candler, of Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Catherine Cook, of Sumner; 23 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Gaetz, of Victoria; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 20, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett Williams officiating. Cremation.

MACMILLAN, John, age 78 years, of 1520 Geneva, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, Sept. 21, (1954) following a short illness. Mr. macmillan had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 16 years and was a life member of the Orchard Grange. He is survived by five sons, Gordon and N. G. Macmillan, both of Bellingham; Hugh, of Blaine, Kenneth, of Spokane; and William L. in the U.S. Navy in Japan; five daughters, Mrs. Violet Iverson and Mrs. Catherine Cook, both of this city; Mrs. Irene LaPlant of Orcas, Mrs. Dorothy Candler of Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Margy Moritz, of Blaine; 25 grandchildren; one great grandchild; to brothers, Drs. Lachlan and Hugh Macmillan, both of Vancouver, B.C. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 24, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Walden, pastor of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church officiaitng. Cremation.

MACMILLAN, John M. (Jack), age 38, of 1501 Aldrich Road, passed away suddenly Friday evening, August 26, (1949). Mr. Macmillan had been a resident of the Bellingham and Custer district his entire life and was a member of the Rome Grange. Surviving relatives include his wife, Billie, and two children, Melvin and Janet, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Macmillan, of Bellingham; five brothers, Gordon and Norman, both of Bellingham, W. L. in the U.S. Navy in Bremerton, Hugh of Spokane, and Kenneth of route 1, Blaine; five sister, Mrs. Irene LaPlante of Orcas, Wash., Mrs. Violet Iverson and Mrs. Catherine Cook, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Dorothy Candler of Sedro-Woolley, and Mrs. Marjorie Moritz of Route 1, Blaine. Ritualistic Grange services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Monday, August 29, at 2 p.m. (ST), 3 p.m. (DST) with Rome Grange officials officiating. Cremation.

MacMILLAN, Violet May - A memorial service for Violet May MacMillan will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Willard Buckner officiating. Mrs. MacMillan, 53, Custer, died Thursday (May 3, 1973). She was a Whatcom County resident most of her life and was a member of the Streets - Pike VFW Auxiliary, LPN Association and Moose Lodge of Bellingham. She is survived by her widower William; three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Therrien of New Hampshire, Mrs. Jean Palmer of Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Mary Schauer of Clear Lake; two sons, Alvie Kratzer of Bellingham, Robert Kratzer of Burlington; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moritz of Lynnwood; four sisters, Esther Krenz of Ferndale, Doris Biaz of Texas, Helen Beseline of Shelton, Patsy Abbott of Custer; two step-sisters; two step-brothers and 14 grandchildren. Cremation will follow the service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 May 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACMILLAN, William Brown, age 57, passed away at the family home, 1311 Fourteenth Street, Monday, October 20, (1947). Mr. Macmillan had been a resident of this community for the past nineteen years, was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Pictou, Nova Scotia, and had attended the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Deceased had for many years been in the employ of the Wallace Chevrolet Company and during the was had worked in a local shipyard. Surviving relatives are the widow, Aline, at home; one son, Allan, of Seattle; his mother, Mrs. Margaret A. MacMillan, of Pictou, Nova Scotia; three brothers, John, of Pictou, Nova Scotia, Clifford, of Comox, B.C., and Charles, of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; two sisters, Mrs. Myre Blenkhorn and Mrs. Bessie Goode, both of Pictou, Nova Scotia. Funeral services were conducted from the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth by the Rev. Everett O. Williams, Wednesday, October 22, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

MACMILLAN, William Lachlan, age 81 of Bellingham died Thursday, August 12, 1993 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. Born to John and Elizabeth MacMillan December 7, 1911 in Victoria, B.C., Canada. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and continued to serve until his retirement July 16, 1962. He is a lifetime member of the VFW Post 9474, Custer, WA. Survived by tow daughters, Ruth Smit of Lynden and Dawn Lory of Vancouver, WA; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four brothers, Gordon, Hugh and Norman MacMillan all of Bellingham and Kenneth MacMillan of Blaine; two sisters, Marjorie Moritz and Catherine Cook both of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 16, 1993. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

MacNEIL, Elizabeth R., age 86 of 923 Carolina St. passed away at her residence Sunday, March 8, (1964). Miss MacNeil had resided in this community for the past 74 years. She was a retired teacher, a member of the Church of the Assumption, The Altar Society and the Legion of Mary, also a member of the Seattle Retired Teachers Association. She leaves to survive 1 sister, Mrs. Grace Kurtrz (sic) of this city, a niece, Mrs. Catherine Becker of Seattle, a nephew, Stephen Kurtz of this city. Rosary will be said Tuesday March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Requiem mass will be offered Wednesday March 11 at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment Bay View under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

MacNEIL, Margaret B., of 923 Carolina St., passed away at her home, Saturday, July 6, (1963) following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 73 years and was a retired postal employee. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Altar Society, Legion of Mary and Federal Employees Association. Survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Grace Kurtz, Miss Elizabeth MacNeil, a nephew, Stephen Kurtz all of Bellingham, a niece Mrs. Katherine Becker of Seattle. Rosary will be said Sunday July 7 at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem high mass will be Sung Monday July 8 at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

MACOMBER, Doris Marie of 3115 Squalicum Parkway died Saturday, May 15, 1993. She was 75. Mrs. Macomber was cremated and a private family burial was held. She was born Jan. 16, 1918, in Puyallup to Walter and Caroline Murdock Conner. She lived in Bellingham for many years before moving to Alaska. She returned to Bellingham in 1978. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Macomber, in March 1989. Survivors include daughter Kaye Dykas of Bellingham; sons Bob Macomber and Curt Macomber, both of Fairbanks, Alaska; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

MACOMBER, William R., age 77, of 1200 Lincoln St., No. 430, Bellingham, and formerly of 728 H St. Rd., Lynden, died Monday Feb. 6, 1989, at his home. He was born June 16, 1911 in Bellingham. He was a former mayor of Juneau, Alaska, past president of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, a 30-year employee of the Haskell Corp., and a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local No. 40. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shrine and had been an active parade participant since 1949. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Doris; a sister, Dorothy Reser; and a daughter, Kay Dykas, all of Bellingham; two sons, Robert Macomber and wife Deborah and Curtis Macomber and wife Gerry of Fairbanks, Alaska; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. A memorial service was conducted Friday, Feb. 10, at Greenacres Funeral Home, Axton and Northwest roads, with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. [also survived by aunt Kate Neher; cousins Victoria Lawrenson & Helen Quimby.]
(From The Lynden Tribune, March 8, 1989)

MACONAGHIE, Dysart O. (Mac), age 68 of 4831 Freemont, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, (1977). Mr. Maconaghie was retired Lt. Cmdr. U.S. Navy 30 years and a retired campus marshall for 14 years at WWU. He was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, Metropolitan Dinner Club, Retired Officers Assoc., Boy Scouts & Cancer Society. He served with the Lighter than Air & Akron & Macon Air Ships. He leaves to survive his wife, Shirley at the family home; 2 sons, James and Hugh, both of this city; 1 brother, Hugh of Newman, Calif.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Vivian Hapski of Detroit and Mrs. Lena Robinson of Cartersville, Ill.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Anderson officiating. Interment Bay View.

MacPHEE, Agnes Blanche - A memorial service for Agnes Blanche MacPhee of Lynden will be at 11 a.m. March 11 at Grace Baptist Fellowship, with the Rev. Delaine Bailey officiating. Mrs. MacPhee died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at Christian Health Care Center. She was 82. She was born May 21, 1917, to William and Mary Maloney Frohmyer in New York City and grew up in Queens. She married Alexander MacPhee on Oct. 10, 1936, in New York City. He died Feb. 6. Mrs. MacPhee worked in the aerospace industry in Southern California for many years and was a homemaker. She lived in Whatcom County for three years. A volunteer at Northridge Hospital in Northridge, Calif., for 20 years, she was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Van Nuys, Calif., for 50 years and a member of its Women's Altar Guild. She enjoyed crocheting and taking care of her husband. Survivors include sons Alan MacPhee of Lynden and Dave MacPhee of Gig Harbor daughter Kathy Adamo of Eugene, Ore. nine grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacPHEE, Alexander J. - A memorial service for Alexander J. MacPhee of Lynden will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Fellowship in Lynden, with the Rev. Delaine Bailey officiating. Mr. MacPhee died of natural causes Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, at Lynden Manor. He was 87. Born Nov. 1, 1912, in Leonardo, N.J., he graduated from Redbank Catholic High School in 1930. On Oct. 10, 1936, he married Agnes Frohmyer in Jersey City, N.J. Mr. MacPhee retired from Prudential Insurance Co. after 45 years of service. Mr. MacPhee was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Van Nuys, Calif., for more than 50 years. He was an avid golfer and football fan. Survivors include his wife, of Lynden Manor sons Alan MacPhee of Lynden and David MacPhee of Gig Harbor daughter Kathleen Adamo of Eugene, Ore. nine grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Gaffney, Cassedy, Allen & Buckley King Funeral Home of Tacoma.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MacPHERSON, John J., age 84, 3032 W. Alderwood, passed away Thursday, June 11, (1964). Mr. MacPherson had resided in this community the past thirty-eight years, where he owned and operated a service station for many years before retiring. He was a member of Hastings Lodge No. 8, IOOF. Survivors are his widow, Anni (sic) I., at home; two daughters, Miss Margery MacPherson and Mrs. Wanda Jones, both of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Simpson of Burks Falls, Ontario. Private services will be conducted by Rev. Joe Walker Monday, June 15 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home.

MacPHERSON, Stephen, age 90, of 2600 Monroe Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, May 14, (1950). Mr. MacPherson had been a resident of this community for the past 48 years and was a retired millwright. Deceased was a member of the Broadway United Presbyterian Church and leaves to survive one son, Frank H. of Dayton; two daughters, Mrs. Edna C. Tiley and Mrs. Flo Badgley, both of Bellingham; fourteen grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Raymond White, Wednesday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

MacQUARRIE, Harvey L., of 8814 Giles Road, Blaine, died Saturday, March 6, 1993, at his home. He was 82. A funeral memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. He was born July 27, 1910, in Sidney, Nova Scotia, to Fred and Elizabeth MacQuarrie. A member of the Masonic Lodge in Pittsburgh, Mr. MacQuarrie moved to Whatcom County 25 years ago, where he owned and ran Borderite Inc. trailer park. Survivors include his wife, Jane, of the family home; son Jerry MacQuarrie of Redmond; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

MacQUARRIE, Katherine, age 80, of 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham, passed away Sat., March 21st, (1987). Private memorial services were held Sun. March 22nd. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

MACRAE-SMITH, Agnes - Burial services for Agnes Macrae-Smith, 79, a former Bellingham resident who lived recently with a daughter in Auburn, were today at Green Acres Memorial Park. Mrs. Macrae-Smith died Sunday (July 1, 1988) following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 21, 1909, in Tioga, N.D., and lived in Bellingham and Everett before Auburn. Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Kahwaty of Auburn, and Betty McCrillis and Bonnie Zeigler of Everett; two sons, William Macrae-Smith of Camas and John Macrae-Smith of Washougal; three sisters, Pearl Boe of Escondido, Calif., Evelyn Andrews of Auburn, and Lyla Hess of Pasadena, Calif.; a brother, Alfred Peterson of Bellingham; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

MACRAE-SMITH, William, a former manager of Alpine Cafeteria in Bellingham died Monday (Sept. 30, 1974) in Everett. He was 66. Born in Bellingham, Mr. Macrae-Smith was a graduate of Bellingham High School in 1927. He later managed the Alpine Cafeteria but moved to Everett to manage the Alpine outlet there. He also managed Alpine restaurants in Seattle and Tacoma before his retirement in 1968. He was past president of the Culinary Workers Union in Bellingham and past vice president of the state Culinary Union. He was also a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Bellingham and Everett. Survivors are the wife, Agnes; three daughters, Dorothy Kahway of Auburn, Betty McCrillis and Bonnie Ziegler, both of Everett; two sons, William of Washogal (sic), and John of Marysville; two brothers, John and Fred, both of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Hurley Buckner of Bellingham, and Mrs. Cy Gnadt of Deming. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Everett and graveside services at 3 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial park in Whatcom County. Arrangements are handled by Solie Funeral Home in Everett.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACY, Dennis "Denny", age 60 of Lynden passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. He was born on October 29, 1948 in Ellington, Missouri to James and Bertha Macy. Denny served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and was a decorated Vietnam veteran. He loved fishing, boating and golf. He loved life, and had a sense of humor as big as the world, right up until the end. Denny is survived by his wife, Sharen Macy; sons, Brent (Shannon) and Greg (Amy) Macy, Shane Bouffiou and Bryan (Vanessa) Bell; daughter, Babbette Shannon; brothers, Allen, Earl and Ray Macy; sisters, Nita Peterson and Mae Vanderpool; and grandchildren, Larrissa, Kyle, Caitlyn, Sabrina, Aidan, Brianna and Jax; and Victoria due in September. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King, North County in Lynden. Denny will be watching, so be comfortable! No suits or ties!!! Denny was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACY, Elsie Abigail Medcalf, 87, 500 14th St., died Saturday (June 22, 1985). Born on Nov. 1, 1897, in Minneapolis, Minn., she moved with her family to Seattle in 1901 and to Laurel in 1903. Mrs. Macy attended Ten Mile and Laurel schools. Moving to Bellingham in 1916, she worked for the telephone company and at the Kemphaus store. She sold Avon products for 18 years and married James Macy in 1921. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Sand of Bellingham; siblings Zella Medcalf, Howard Medcalf, Frank Medcalf, Donald Medcalf, Evelyn Johnson and Murlen Medcalf, all of Bellingham; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; a numerous nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no funeral service. Inurnment will be at Ten Mile Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

MACY, James Willis, age 69, of 500 14th St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Jan. 15, (1954). Mr. Macy had resided in this community for the past 42 years and was a well-known general building contractor, and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving relatives are his widow, Elsie A. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Donna J. Strong, and granddaughter, Miss DeLeah Caprice Strong, both of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Hatfield of Clermont, Fla. and Mrs. Alice Floyd of W. Milton, Ohio; two brothers Macy (no first name) and Fred Macy of W. Milton, Ohio. The remains rest at the Funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Mr. E. C. Kennedy Monday, Jan. 18, at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Honorary casketbearers will be John Slanika, Louis Provost, Glen Keith, Dr. A. H. Knaak, Cecil Morse, and Russell Lind.

MACY, Lawrence Eugene, age 44, of Route 2, Lynden passed away Saturday, July 23, (1949). He had lived in the Lynden district for the past 16 months. He is survived by his wife, Ollie; four sons, Clinton, Melvin, Curtiss and Lawrence Jr.; four daughters, Delsie, Wanda, Bonnie and Rose; three brothers, Francis, Clarence, and Elmo, all of Missouri. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 29 at 2 p.m. (P.S.T.) in the Bethel Temple in Ferndale with the Rev. C. A. Moseid officiating. Interment in Lynden cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral home in Lynden.

MACY, Ulla B., 36, of 2314 Cedar Road, Lake Stevens, died Jan. 26, (1972) at an Everett hospital. Mrs. Macy was born Aug. 3, 1935, in Sweden and had lived in this area since 1967. She attended the Lutheran Church. She leaves her husband, Alfred at the home, three sons, Raymond, Anders, and Charles all at home; a brother, Lars Olin and a half-brother, Anders Olin, both in Sweden and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olin in Sweden. Services will be announced from the Solie Funeral Home.

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