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MADAN, Kevin Carl, 32, of Bellingham died Feb. 17, 1995. He was born April 12, 1962 in Anacortes and graduated from Burlington High School in 1980. He formerly worked in sales for Westside Building Supply in Lynden. He is survived by wife Belia; step-children Adrian and Jessica Miles; parents Rolley and Phyllis Madan of Lynden; brother Mike and wife Betsy Madan of Lynden; and a nephew and three nieces. A graveside service was conducted Feb. 22 at Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham. Funeral arrangements were made by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.MADAN, Rolley Scott of Lynden, Washington, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2006. Rolley was 70 years old. Rolley had a gentle spirit and loved the Lord. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather, and loved his work. Rolley was preceded in death by his son Kevin, brother Melvin, sister Helen, and parents Carl and Naomi. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis; son Mike and his wife Betsy Madan; grandchildren Bryce, Breanne, Bethany, and Kaitlyn; and great-grandchildren Joelle and Connor. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Moles-Greenacres Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MADDING, Alzina, age 85 years, of 2008 Iron Street, passed a way at a local hospital, Friday, Nov. 20, (1959). Mrs. Madding had been a resident of this community for the past 50 years and was a member of the Townsend Club. Surviving relatives include her husband, Sylvester at home; two sons, S. Earl and C. Everett, both of Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. Dolly L. Shadbolt and Mrs. Julia A. High, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Mary R. Waldbeser of Medford, Ore.; also five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Mr. George McMaster Monday, Nov. 23, at 10:00 a.m. Final resting place in Seattle.
MADDING, Sylvester, age 90 of 2008 Iron St., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, May 11, (1961). A resident of Bellingham for the past 52 years, Mr. Madding was a retired foreman and was a member of the Townsend Club. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Dolly Shadbolt and Mrs. Julia A. Conley, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Mary R. Waldbeser of Medford, Ore.; two sons, S. Earl and C. Everett Madding, both of Seattle; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Elsie Titus of Mattoon, Ill.; one brother, Wayne Sams of Mobile, Ill. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. George McMaster, Monday, May 15, at 10 a.m. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Cemetery in Seattle.
MADDOCKS, Barry Edward, age 42, of Bellingham, died July 2, 1991 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. Barry was born November 24, 1948 in White Horse, Canada. Barry was a special person who always had a smile and determination to let people know about disabled citizens and their right to be an active part of society. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family who loved him. A special thanks to the staff of Alderwood Park Convalescent Center and in past years Pioneer Ridge, in Ferndale. Barry is survived by his parents, George and Terry Maddocks; a sister, Mary Jean Henderson and finace Kim Iverson, all of Edmonton, Alberta; a brother, Peter Maddocks and wife Randi, of Waukegan, Illinois; nieces, Teresa Henderson and Millie Henderson, of Edmonton; an aunt, Joan Rody of Missoula, Montana; nephews, K. C. Henderson, of Edmonton, and Matthew Maddocks of Waukegan; special friend, Jan Anderson of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 8, 1991 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Gilfillan will officiate. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home. [He worked as a self-employed janitor.]
MADDUX, Leon, age 96, passed away on November 12, 2003. He was born June 29, 1907 in Sayre, OK to Nicholas and Jesse (Crawford) Maddux. Leon was a farmer and milk processor. Some of his hobbies included beekeeping, music, square dancing, and photography. He was a Haynie Grange Master. Leon was preceded in death by his wife Lillie (Plummer) in 1971; his wife Nora in 1998; and daughter Charlene (Maddux) Swain in 1977. He is survived by his sons Glenn of Ferndale, Marvin of Custer and Dale of Globe, AZ; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; brother Roy of Watonga, OK, sister Ruth Barker of Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held at Enterprise Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MADDUX, Maxine L., 59, of 2471 Hilltop Road, Ferndale, died Friday, Feb. 28, 1992, in Seattle. She was born Feb. 22, 1933, in Custer to Jesse and Cora Reynolds Pearson. She married Glenn O. Maddux on Sept. 13, 1952, in the Custer Methodist Church. He survives her at the family home. Mrs. Maddux worked for 10 years as a pharmacy clerk at Evergreen Pharmacy in Ferndale and at Hoagland Pharmacy in Bellingham. She was a member of Ferndale Order of Eastern Star Lodge 223, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Custer Streets-Pike Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9474 and the Cardinal Rebekah Lodge 154 of Custer. Other survivors include her daughter, Virginia L. Maddux of Ferndale and Katherin L. Gardner of Alameda, Calif.; brother Harold Pearson of Marysville; sisters Zella Pierce and Lila Forsythe, both of Blaine, and Jessie Boice of Custer; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday in Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Moles Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Donald E. Walter will officiate. Ritualistic ceremonies will be by Cardinal Rebekah Lodge 154. Burial will follow in Haynie Cemetery, Custer. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
MADEIRA, Joseph, age 70 of 5394 Cypress Drive, Bellingham, WA passed away Oct. 30, 1993. Mr. Madeira was born April 26, 1923 in New Bedford, Mass. to Emilia and Jose Madeira. He was a life member of the Elks Club; a member of the American Legion and Brick layer's Local No. 2 of Washington. He was an avid golfer and won several championship titles at local golf courses includeing the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce Tournament. Survivors are his wife, Lorraine Madeira, of the family home; a son, Joseph A. Madeira of Bellingham; daughters, Joyce Neff and Joann Gann of Redwood City, CA, Cheryl Gilen of Lewiston, Montana and Tamela McClearen of Central Point, Oregon; sisters, Clara Gerreira and Elaine Madeira of New Bedford, Mass.; sister-in-law, Linda Madeira of Fairhaven, Mass; nieces of Massachusetts and eleven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1993 in the First Christian Church, Bakerview Rd., Bellingham. The arrangements are under the direction of the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
MADEN, Marian L., 91, of 3121 Squalicum Parkway died Monday, (Dec. 4, 1989) in Bellingham. No local services will be held. Funeral and burial will be in Vallejo, Calif. Mrs. Maden was born Aug. 6, 1898, in California, and had been a Bellingham resident since 1982. Survivors include a son, William W. Maden of Stockton, Calif.; three daughters, Vivian Steagall of Bellingham, Lillian Dawson of Benicia, Calif., and Evelyn Jones of Reno, Nev.; one sister, Virginia Atkins of California; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Local arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
MADERO, Leland "Lee", age 66, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2003 in Bellingham. He was born July 10, 1936 to Stanley and Mildred Madero in Richmond, CA. He married Alice J. Stains on January 20, 1959, and was a loving husband for 45 years. Lee dedicated his love for aircraft to a long and honorable service in the United States Air Force as a Structural Repair Technician; touching so many airmens lives during his very distinguished 21 years of service. Often remarking that he worked on all the remaining Air Forces C-141 currently in use while he served in the Air Force. After he retired as Staff Sergeant, he moved to Ferndale, WA in 1975 and began another 21 years of dedication to the Ferndale School District as Head Custodian from 1975 - 1996. Lee was known for lending a helping hand and heart to the staff and students alike. Maybe it was arriving at work hours before school making coffee for the staff or just helping a student in a time of need. He was always a regular when it came to special events pertaining to the high school. Through his life's journeys, Lee was devoted to his family, his county, his community, and his wife. He touched every person in his own unique way. He was a modest man, not looking nor seeking fame, but leaving his lasting mark in life by touching the lives of others. He would frequently comment that a man couldn't be measured by what he made or left in life, but by whom he touched in the lives of those around him. His love and devotion for his wife Alice and his children was unmatchable. Lee would enjoy many breaks and lunches together with his wife while they were both working together at Ferndale High School. He cherished his four children as if they were all kings and queens of his world. Teaching them everything he could along their journey through life. He loved and adored his grandchildren. He was happiest while he and his family were spending weekends and summers traveling in their motor home. Some of the best years of his life where spent traveling the country with his wife and dear friend's Joe and Alice Morin. He took pleasure in spending time with his dog Konia and his hobbies included wood and metal work, along with whatever else he could get his hands on. He could and would fix anything he dipped his hands into. Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred (Sundborg) Madero and his father, Stanley Madero. Lee is survived by his brothers Ronald Madero (who is a twin) and wife Cathy of Gualala, California; Gary Madero and wife Judy of California; sons Steven Madero and wife Christy of Virginia; Kenneth Madero and wife Teresa of California and Robert Madero of Washington; daughter Marcella Nilles and husband Joshua, SSgt, USAF of Illinois; nine grandchildren: Dwight Madero, A1C, USAF and wife Dawn stationed in Germany; Candace Medero of Virginia; Jessica, Brandon, Nathanal and Christian Madero of California; Amber Madero of Washington; Cody and Mogan Nilles of Illinois. He will be missed . . . and forever live in our hearts . . . Visitation will be on Friday, March 28, 2003 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Ferndale/Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery with Military Honors by the U.S. Air Force, McChord Air Force Base. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MADES, Hattie B., passed away Oct. 17, 1990 at her home in Everson. She was 83. She was born on the family homestead east of Everson Aug. 1, 1907 to Jacob and Flora (Kale) Berg. She was preceded in death by her husband Phil in 1985. She is survived by three sons: Dick of Battle Ground, Wash.; Larry of Longmont, Colo.; and John of Seattle; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Percy Berg of Everson; and a sister, Charlotte Rorabaugh of Everson. She was known as "Grandma" and friend to many in the Everson area. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church, 1208 E. Main St. in Everson.
(From The Lynden Tribune, October 31, 1990)MADES, Hester A., age 74 years, of Seattle, passed away at the home of her son, Phil Mades, of Everson, Monday, October 11, (1948) following a short illness. Besides her son Phil, Mrs. Mades is survived by three other sons, J. Allen, Walter R., and Eugene B.; three daughters, Margaret H. Mades, Mrs. Mary L. Kamstad, and Mrs. E. Antonette Herring; two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Graves and Mrs. C. F. Ferrell; also 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains are being forwarded by the Gillies Funeral Home of Sumas to Seattle where funeral services will be conducted from the White Funeral Home Thursday, October 14, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. John Forsythe officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
MADES, Phil M. - Memorial services for Phil M. Mades, age 77, 801 E. Main St., Everson, were held Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Geneva Community Church with Rev. Bill Samuel officiating. He passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, (1985). He is survived by his wife Hattie; three sons, Dick and wife DeRonni Mades of Battle Ground, Larry and wife Libby Mades of Longmont, Colorado and John and wife, Marilyn Mades of Seattle. There are seven grandchildren, Kimberly, Cindie, Mindi, Tiffany, all of Battle Ground, Laurie of Longmont, Heather and John of Seattle; and two sisters. He was a member of the Geneva Community Church and a resident of Whatcom County for the past 49 years. He was the owner of Mades Motor Service and Auto Dealership in Everson from 1936 to 1957. Arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Jan. 23, 1985)MADISON, Archie P., age 65 years, of Lynden, Route 1, passed away in Vancouver, Washington, Sunday, September 15, (1946) following a short illness. Mr. Madison had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 24 years and was a member of the M.W.A. He is survived by his wife, Ada; one son, Elmer, of Lynden, Route 1; one daughter, Mrs. Earl Lanphear, of Vancouver, Washington; one brother, J. B. Madison, of Cutler City, Oregon, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, September 18 at 3:30 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Cecil Barnes officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.
MADISON, Ada May Holmes, 89, a longtime resident of Lynden, died Aug. 30, (1984) in Longview. She was born May 30, 1895 in Maine and moved to Lynden in 1911, where her family had a farm. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse and was a member of the Northwood Grange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Madison, who died in 1946, and her son Elmer, who died in 1977. Survivors include a daughter, a daughter-in-law, a sister, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday at Lynden's American Cemetery.
MADISON, Glenn R., age 61, of 715 Garden Street, passed away in the Madigan General Hospital, Tuesday, March 7, (1950). Mr. Madison had resided here for the past 37 years and was a prominent attorney. His survivors include his widow, Mrs. Luella H. Madison at home; mother, Mrs. Belle C. Madison, of Detroit, Mich.; two brothers, Morris C., of Burlingame, Calif., and Knowles K., of Detroit, Mich. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where private services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Saturday, March 11, at 3:30 p.m. Cremation.
MADISON, Luella, age 86, of 2315 Williams St., passed away Thurs., May 11, (1978). Mrs. Madison was a 20 year resident of this community and a member of PEO. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Harrison Caswell, Ann Arbor, Michigan. At her request, no services were held. Cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.
MADISON, Ruth G., 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2006, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Olean, New York, to parents Edward John Geise and Nanette Jane Shiber. She graduated from Olean High School and from Bryant and Stratton Business College in Buffalo, NY, and worked as an administrative assistant to the president at Clark Brothers Manufacturing Company. She married Bill Madison in 1945 and they moved to Ferndale, WA in 1954 with the Mobil Oil Refinery. She raised five children while working in the Ferndale School District as a secretary to Principal Sterling Brand at Mountain View Elementary School and Custer Elementary School. After retiring from that position, she worked part-time as a bookkeeper for Dr. Pierre Constantin on Constantin Chiropractic Clinic. Ruth was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale, working there as a part-time accountant for several years, and the St. Cecilia's Guild. She was a Cub Scout den mother with the Boy Scouts of America, and was recently featured in a Senior Members in Motion publication of the Ferndale Senior Center. She loved sports, faithfully following the Western Washington University football and men's and women's basketball teams, the Seattle Mariners, and Ferndale High School. She enjoyed traveling, Hesselgrave bus trips, playing cards, and bowling. Ruth will be remembered by her family as a dedicated, loyal, and hardworking mother. She had a tremendous sense of humor, a strong commitment to God, and an active faith lived out in the church and community. She loved her children, grandchildren, family times, and family reunions. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Carl Geise and Edward Geise, and sister Katherine Burke. She is survived by her brother, Tom Geise of S. Williamsport, PA; son Paul Madison and wife Geri Forsberg of Bellingham; daughter Conni and husband Bob Diehl of Bellingham; daughter Diane and husband Robert Mitchell of Ferndale; daughter Cindy and husband Jim Wilson of Bellingham; and daughter Mary Kay Madison of Riverside, Calif. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Ryan LeMuiex, Jenny Fields, Scott Wilson, and Aaron Madison; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. Private inurnment will take place in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MADISON, Harry William d. 12 Dec 2003 Image
MADSEN, Blanche M., age 87, formerly of Washington Square, passed away in a local Convalescent Center, Thurs., Nov. 8, 1979. She was a member of the Laurel Golden Agers. She leaves to survive 1 son Everett Madsen of B'ham, 1 daughter Beryl Bowers of B'ham., 2 brothers Roy Whitney of WI and Merlin Whitney of B'ham., 2 sisters Ethly Strebe of Mt. Vernon, Hazel Potter of WI, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Mon. Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Dermyer officiating, under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MADSEN, Christian Lewis, age 63 of 1602 Carolina St., passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, October 19, (1966). Mr. Madsen was a lifetime resident of Bellingham, a retired machinist and formerly belonged to the Alaska Machinist Union. He leaves to survive 1 son, Walter Phillips of this city; 2 brothers, Lewis Madsen of Bellingham and Ollie Madsen of Cashmere, Wn.; also 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora Koort of Seattle; Cora Peasley of Cashmere; 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
MADSEN, Clara May, age 62, of 1602 Carolina St., passed away at home Saturday, June 10, (1961). A life resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Madsen had been employed at the Golden Rule for over 20 years and was a member of the Retail Clerk's International Assn., Local 240. Survivors are her husband, Christian L., at home; one son, Walter G. Phillips, of Bellingham; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Sylvia DeVaux, of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Wednesday at 1 p.m.
MADSEN, Jennie, age 83 years, of Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday evening, March 23, (1948) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Ferndale for forty years, and leaves no surviving relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at Monroe's Chapel in Ferndale, Friday, March 26, at 2 p.m., Rev. Baird officiating. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery.
MADSEN, Louis C., age 73 of 874 Autumn Lane, passed away Sept. 14, (1975). Mr. Madsen had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 10 years and was a retired cook. Surviving wife, Margaret, 1 daughter, Mrs. Anetta Ellis of Redwood City, Calif., 2 sisters, Mrs. Cora Peaslee of Wenatchee and Mrs. Nora Koort of Seattle, 1 brother, Olaf Madsen of Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services Wed. Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Omar Stover officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
MADSEN, Margaret "Margie" of 874 Autumn Lane died Thursday, Aug. 18, 1994, at her home. She was 94. At her request, no service will be held. Born Feb. 7, 1900, to George and Violet Norman Lee in Sioux City, Iowa, she moved to Whatcom County in 1903. As a young woman, she worked as an egg candler and in a fish cannery. She moved to San Francisco at the end of World War II to be near her son. She worked for 20 years at Southern Pacific Hospital in San Francisco, retiring in 1965. She then returned to Bellingham. Mrs. Madsen loved music, dancing, poetry and growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Annetta V. Ellis and Margaret M. Patterson; her son, Herbert N. Myers; by two husbands, Herbert E. Myers and Louis C. Madsen; and two sisters, Kay Winsauer and Dorothy "Babe" Lee. Survivors include sister Martha "Matt" Whalen of Kent; brother George Lee of Seattle; nine grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
MADSEN, Mary A., (May), age 81, passed away Thurs., Jan. 26, (1978). Mrs. Madsen had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 71 years, was a member of the church of the Assumption and leaves to survive 3 daughters, Mrs. Maxine Reynolds of this city, Mrs. Mary Parcher of Lynden and Mrs. Molly Ann Tow of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 2 granddaughter and 6 grandsons; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Alice McDanold of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Barrett Corrigan officiating. Interment Greenacres. Arrangements under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
MADSEN, Max C., age 72 of 1230 Ellis St. passed away in a local hospital Saturday, January 18, (1964). Mr. Madsen was a resident of Bellingham for the past 56 years and was a former employee of Morse Hardware Co., was a veteran of WWI and a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Madsen at home, 3 daughters, Mrs. Mary Parcher of Lynden, Mrs. Maxine Reynolds of this city, Mrs. Molly Ann Tow of Seattle, 6 grandchildren, 1 brother, Clarence Madsen of Shelton, Wash., 2 sisters Mrs. Alice Parcher of Camano Island, Mrs. Jessie Stubbfield of Seattle, numerous nieces and nephews. American Legion Ritualistic Services will be held Tuesday, January 21 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.
MADSEN, Theodore C. - Resident of Whatcom County 23 years and retired farmer, Theodore C. Madsen, 76, died Tuesday (May 19, 1959) in a local hospital. He had lived in Bellingham since his retirement and was a member of Broadway Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Blanche, at the home 509 Texas St.; a son, Everett, of Bellingham, and a daughter, Mrs. Beryl, Gowers of Seattle, and six grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Julia Thompson, Mrs. Laura Nelson and Lawrence, Roy, George and Walter Madsen, all in Wisconsin; Mrs. Carrie Mitchell of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Annie Showmaker of Edmonds. Funeral arrangements are pending at Jones Funeral Home.
MADSEN, Theodore W. - Funeral services for Theodore W. Madsen, 2220 Ontario St., will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Madsen was a 20-year resident and was a laboratory technician at Mobil refinery. He died Friday (July 5, 1974). He attended Garden Street Methodist Church and was a member of the Angeles Mesa Lodge 625 F&AM, in California; Maple Leaf Chapter 58, OES, and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include the widow Edna; a daughter Nanice Jean Schroeder of Seattle; his mother Emily Lisman of Bellingham and a stepson Martin R. Krause at home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jul 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAGEE, Franklin Avery, passed away December 25, 2005, at Evergreen Health Care in Bellingham, WA. He was born Feb. 11, 1928, to John and Louise Magee in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the youngest of seven children, all of whom have preceded him in death except his brother Douglas and wife Virginia of Tyler, Texas. Also surviving him are sons Thomas and wife Joyce Magee of Spokane, WA, John Scott and wife Tammi Magee, daughter Amy and husband Jerry Levien, all of Maple Falls, WA; grandchildren Nicole Magee of Florida, Grant Hardy, Jessica Devon, Emily, Zachariah, Sophie, Isabel and Sidney Magee, all of Maple Falls, WA; also former wives Shirley Isenhart (mother of his children) and Pam Smith; mother-in-law and good friend Irene "Gram" Carpenter; sister-in-law Susi and husband Julian Pavesi and family. Frank was in the United States Navy from 1945-1953, after which he went to work as an electrician for Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) in California and ended up in Ferndale, WA. While working for ARCO, he enjoyed traveling and living such places as Indonesia and Hawaii. Frank spent his last years at Lynden Manor in Lynden, WA.
MAGILL, James Rufus, age 82, of 1012 17th Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 15, (1954). Mr. Magill had resided in this community for the past 52 years and was a retired fruit cannery owner. Mr. Magill was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A. M. Surviving relatives include the daughter, Miss Elvina Magill at the family home; two brothers, Elmo Magill of Tacoma; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Rouse of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. James Butterworth of Tacoma. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church by Fr. W. Robert Webb, Wednesday, August 18, at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
MAGNER - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Magner, 1511 Larrabee Street, passed away Saturday, May 24, (1947) at a local hospital. Surviving relatives include, beside the parents, one brother, Ray; two sisters, Esther and Carol, all at home; one grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Ferris, also of Bellingham. Private funeral services were held at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 27, at 1:30 p.m., following by cremation.
MAGNER, Albert C., a resident of Bellingham at the same address for 78 years, died Sunday, November 30, 1997. He was 83. He was born April 1, 1914, in Nettleton, Arkansas, to Alonzo and Minnie (Gregg) Magner. On August 31, 1933, he married Gertrude Ferris in Bellingham. Mr. Magner worked as a logger for ten years, and later worked as a heavy equipment operator for the State Dept. of Transportation, where he retired after 23 years of service. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting, and he was a dedicated family man. Survivors include his wife Gertrude of Bellingham; one son Ray and wife Pat Magner of Spirit Lake, ID; two daughters, Esther and husband Frank Sanders of Ferndale, Carol and husband Don Gudde of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; two nieces and one nephew. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 1997, Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, the Reverend Ronny Davis of Living Waters Fellowship officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
MAGNER, Betty L., age 64, beloved wife, mother and grandma went, to be with the Lord May 30th, (1997) after an extended battle with cancer. For many years she attended Bellingham's Mission Covenant Church and taught Sunday School, always sharing her strong faith with others. She was a warm vibrant person who will be missed by all who knew her. Born July 25, 1932 in Timmer, ND to Stephen James and Sarah Emily (Groenig) Brewster, she had been a Whatcom County resident for 60 years. She married Merle Magner, January 5, 1950 in Coeur d'Alene, ID. She is survived by her husband, Merle of the family home; three daughters, Laura Johnson and husband Ron of Ukiah, CA, Nancy Willert and husband Tom of Ferndale, Kathy Cramer and husband Dan of Lynden; three sisters, Emma Breitkreutz of Moose Lake, MN, Nancy Schrag of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Doris Pfau of Bellingham; brother, James Brewster of Bismarck, ND; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. She was also preceded in death by a brother Borris Brewster and a sister Mae Schrag. Visitation will be at Greenacres Funeral Home Monday and Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 4, 1997 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with a memorial service following at 11:30 a.m. at Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Aton Rd., Ferndale. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
MAGNER, Earl Glen, age 53 years who resided at 1444 Iron St. passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 5, (1956) following a lingering illness. Mr. Magner had resided in Bellingham for the past 38 years. He leaves to survive his wife, Laura Garnet Magner, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Fay Hoggat of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Nelda Pritchard of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Joyce Magner at the family home; two sons, Glen and Merle Magner both of Bellingham; also two brothers, Clinton Magner of Bellingham and Clyde of Morton, Wash.; four grandchildren, Rev. Norman B. Harrison will officiate at funeral services Wednesday, August 8 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Pallbearers include Claude, Reed and George McCellan, Harold Jones, Ted Strand and Peter Gravesgard. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
MAGNER, Gertrude N. "Gerty" of Ferndale, WA, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 21, 2001. She was 89, born March 16, 1912, in Coos Bay, OR, to Percy and Lillie (Fitzpatrick) Ferris. She married Clint Magner on Aug. 30, 1933. He preceded her in death in Nov. of 1997. Gerty was mainly a homemaker, but she also worked at Cascade Laundry and O'Cains Nursing Home. In addition to operating a daycare facility, with a lot of love and patience, she and Clint took in foster and handicapped children and newborn babies up for adoption. Many children have returned over the years to say thank you for the love and care they were given. The family would appreciate hearing from these people now. Gerty enjoyed reading her Bible, camping, fishing, traveling, making homemade gifts, and giving to others. In addition to her husband, she was also predeceased by brothers Gerald and Ted Ferris and sister Irene Sinclair. Survivors include her son Ray and wife Patty Magner of Spirit Lake, ID. 2 daughters: Esther and husband Frank Sanders of Ferndale, Carol and husband Don Gudde of Bellingham 9 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 9? great-great-grandchildren 2 sisters, 2 sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Fri., Oct. 26, at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAGNER, Paul Francis - A memorial service for Paul Francis Magner, 46, will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mr. Magner, 316 W. Lake Samish Road, died Friday (May 10, 1991) at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1945, in Norwalk, Conn., to Paul and Mae Grady Magner. He was a U.S. Army veteran and an avid chess player. He moved to the Whatcom County area five years ago. Survivors include son Grady Magner of Washington, daughter Lindsey Magner of Washington, and sisters Mary Whiteside of North Carolina, Carole Geoghan of Florida and Jane Vento of Connecticut. The Rev. John Gibbs will officiate at the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
MAGNER, Raymond Glen, 64, 2400 Huron St., Bellingham passed away March 26, 1991. He was born January 25, 1927 in Bellingham and has been a lifetime resident. He enjoyed fishing in Ross Lake and his log truck was his love. Survivors are his wife Elaine of the family home; three daughters, Judy Kinna, Blaine, Debora DeGolier, Sedro-Woolley, Glenda Magner, Bellingham; mother, Laura Elerding; brother, Merle Magner both of Bellingham; two sisters, Nelda Pritchard, Lynden, Joyce Hayertz, Puyallup; two grandsons, Gary and Bret DeGolier, Sedro-Woolley. He was predeceased by his father Earl Magner and sister Fay Hogget. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 29, 1991 at Bayview Cemetery with Intern Pastor Scott Jakel officiating. Arrangements and services under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
MAGNUS, Lillian A., 91, 590 F St., Blaine, died Wednesday (Jan. 21, 1987) in Blaine. She was born No. 21, 1896, in Missouri. Arrangements are pending with Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
MAGNUSON, Alyce Louise Ferrier, age 75, of 2119 B St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Feb. 25, (1961). A 53-year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Magnuson was manager of the Bellingham Circulation Co.; was the first president of the Bellingham Women's Republican Club; was the first charter member of the Carl Cozier PTA; a member of the Civic Music Club; the Friends of the Library and the Republican Club. Survivors are four daughter, Mrs. R. Ray Raul (Mabel), Mrs. David B. While (Nellye) and Mrs. Clifton W. Dickerson (Ethyl) all of Seattle and Mrs. Walter Van Horne (Lois), of Mt. Vernon; one son, (Al) Alton L. Magnuson, of Bellingham; one brother, Merle Ferrier, of Aurora, Ill.; 8 grandchildren; one great grandchild. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Everett Montgomery Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
MAGNUSON, Anna K., 98, resident 2320 Williams St., Bellingham, died Friday, (Feb. 20, 1976). Born in Sweden, 1877 and a longtime resident of the Hougdal community. Survived by a daughter, Ida Nelson, Bellingham, son, Holger Johnson, Burlington, step son, Bob Magnuson, Sedro Woolley, 2 step-daughters, Maude Melhart, Sedro Woolley, Ada Lettic, Seattle, 3 grandchildren. Services Tuesday Feb. 24, 11 a.m. Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley.
MAGNUSON, John Kenyon, age 73, passed away at the family home 1326 Lincoln St., Wednesday, July 20, (1949). Mr. Magnuson had resided in this community for the past 52 years and was a timber cruiser and surveyor. Surviving relatives are the widow, Alyce and one son, Alton L. both at home; four daughters, Mrs. Howard Riley, Mrs. Lois Mullin, Mrs. Dave White and Mrs. Clifton Dickerson all of Seattle; also six grandchildren, Kenyon Riley, Barbara Mullin, Laurel Anderson, Marylin White, and Sharon and Lawrence Dickerson all of Seattle. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 23, at 3 p.m. (DST) with the Rev. Everett Montgomery officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
MAGNUSON, John Wilhelm (Bill), age 52 years, of 2405 I Street, Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital Monday, July 28th, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mr. Magnuson came to the United States from Sweden, in 1922, and settled at Sedro Woolley, where he resided for 26 years, before moving to Bellingham. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Bellingham and the Vasa Lodge, of Mount Vernon. Mr. Magnuson is survived by his wife, Martha; six brothers, Adolph, Knute and Evo Magnuson, all of Seattle, and three in Sweden, and three sisters, also in Sweden. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 1st, at 2 p.m. from the Walter Hulbush Funeral Home, in Burlington. Interment in the Sedro Woolley Cemetery.
MAGNUSSON, Agnar Bryce of 1890 Benson Road, Point Roberts, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1993, in Bellingham. He was 87. A private family service will be held. He was born Dec. 3, 1905, to Magus and Ogn Magnusson. He parents moved to Point Roberts from Iceland in 1901. He grew up in Point Roberts, attending school there and also at Lincoln High School in Portland, Ore. He also attended Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University, and the University of Washington. Mr. Magnusson worked in the fishing industry on the packer "Jeanie" for many years and with longtime friends Walter and Robert Larguard. He also worked in logging, land-clearing and real estate. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Shirley of Point Roberts; daughters Kristin and Kim, both of Point Roberts; son Trygve Magnusson of Langley, B.C.; five grandchildren; two nephews; and other relatives. Arrangements by Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine.
MAGNUSSON, Anna, age 93 years, passed away Wednesday, May 15, (1946) at the family residence in Blaine. She had lived in Blaine for the past forty years and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Olga White and one son, Mindy Hallson, both of Blaine. The body rests at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine where funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 17, at 2 p.m. with Rev. E. P. Thomas officiating. Interment in California Creek Cemetery.
MAGNUSSON, Gudidur, age 99 of Blaine, passed away Thursday, March 25, (1965) following an extended illness. Mrs. Magnusson had resided in Blaine since 1948. Survivors include 1 son, Harry Palmason of Victoria; 1 daughter, Mrs. Skapti Olason of Blaine; 1 foster-daughter, Mrs. Helga Byron of Cavalier, N.D.; 25 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home with the Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating. Final interment will be in the Vidalin Cemetery in Cavalier, N.D.
MAGNUSSON, Joseph O. - Funeral services for Joseph O. Magnusson, 98, Lynden, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. He died Tuesday (April 3, 1973) in Hoquiam. Mr. Magnusson moved to Blaine in 1906 where he ran a clothing business until 1930. He was later a law enforcement officer. Survivors include four daughters, Emily Reed of Lynden; Laura Getschmann of Bremerton; Katherine Valdason of Bellingham; and Alice Simonarson of Lynden; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Apr 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAGNUSSON, Karl, age 84 of 1618 Euclid St., passed away Monday Aug. 22, (1977). A resident of this community for the past 7 years, Mr. Magnusson attended Geneva Community Church. Surviving his wife, Stefanie, 2 sons; Norval Magnusson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana & Ralph Magnusson of Sitka, Alaska. 1 daughter, Mrs. Caroline Bullinger of Olympia. 1 sister Mrs. Gudrun Johnson of Gardar, N. Dakota. 12 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Memorial services were held Tues. Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Firs Lounge. Services will also be held Sat. Aug. 27 in the Gardar, N.D. Lutheran Church with burial following in Gardar Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
MAGNUSSON, Maria J., age 58, of 1011 High Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Nov. 11, (1956) following a short illness. Mrs. Magnusson had been a resident of Bellingham for the past nine years and was a member of the Congregational Church and Freya Club. Mrs. Magnusson is survived by her husband, Captain Magnus G. Magnusson; two daughters, Gudrun Alexander of San Francisco, and Gueridur Magnusson of Locinia, N.H.; two brothers, Frederick Olafsson and Olaf Olafsson, both of Iceland; one sister, Ingebjorg Thorallsson of Iceland. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 15, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, pastor, officiating, followed by cremation.
MAGNUSSON, Stefania - Funeral service for Stefania Magnusson, age 87, of 1615 Euclid Ave., will be Tues., Dec. 11, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Greg Kinloch officiating. Burial Gardar Cemetery, Gardar, N. Dakota. Mrs. Magnusson passed away Sat., Dec. 8, 1984. She is survived by 2 sons, Norval Magnusson of Atlanta, George, and Ralph Magnusson of Olympia; 1 daughter, Caroline Bullinger of Olympia; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Bertha Fredfinnson of Winnipeg, Canada, Sarah Myrdal of Sun City, CA and Emma Eggert of Fargo, N. Dakota. A Bellingham resident since 1970, moving from N. Dakota, she attended Geneva Community Church; married Karl Magnusson April 19, 1922. He preceded her in death Aug. 22, 1977. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Oct. 19, 1897 Akra, N.D.]
MAGOFFIN, Robert Isaac, age 76 years, passed away Wednesday morning, October 2, (1946) after a short illness. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nettie Magoffin; two sons, Irvin and Louis Magoffin, from Twin Falls, Idaho; two sisters in Missouri; one brother in Fort Worth, Texas; six grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The body rests with McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine where funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 7, at 2 p.m. with Rev. A. B. C. Nelson officiating. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.
MAGUIRE, Richard A., age 41, of Bellingham, passed away Tues., July 22, 2003 in Bellingham. He was born Nov. 24, 1961 in Burlingame, CA to Richard and Anna Rita (McKenna) Maguire. He loved gardening, sports and had a passion for woodworking. He is survived by his mother Anna Rita Zeller of Sparks, Nevada. A Graveside service will be held Monday, July 28, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres| Moles Cemetery, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jul 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAHAFFY, Lisbeth P. - Memorial services for Lisbeth "Betty" P. Mahaffy will be at 3 p.m. Monday at St. James Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. James Christiensen (sic) officiating. Mrs. Mahaffy, 80, of 911 15th St. died Wednesday, (Nov. 29, 1989) at her home. She was born Lisbeth Porter on Jan. 24, 1909, in Cincinnati and grew up in Mt. Vernon, Ill. She attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and Smith College in Holyoke, Mass., earning a master's degree in social work from Smith. She married John M. Mahaffay on Sept. 17, 1944, in New Concord, Ohio. They moved to Bellingham in 1977. Mrs. Mahaffy was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of the family home; two sons, Jonathan Mahaffy of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Brian Glenn Mahaffy of Minneapolis; a daughter, Betty Lynn Mahaffy of Colorado Springs; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Martha Carlton of Silver Spring, Md., and Katherine LeRoy of Austin, Texas. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
MAHAN, Alice, age 50 years, of 1402 F Street, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, Oct. 25, (1946). Mrs. Mahan had been a resident of Bellingham for the past two years. She is survived by her son, Wesley C. Bright, of San Francisco, and three sisters in Texas. Private services were conducted from the Rose Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Monday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m. followed by cremation.
MAHAN, Faye S., age 100, of 700 32nd St., passed away Tues. Sept. 21, (1982) in a local nursing home. She is survived by 6 daughters, Georgia Graham, Jewell Prescott, Willafaye Shell, all of Bellingham, Mabel Pitsch of Portland, Margaret Snow of Yuma, Arizona and Iva Graham of Sedro Woolley; 1 brother, Harold Baldwin of Deming; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. Sept. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Edgar Starr officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. April 21, 1882 Indiana]
MAHAN, Jacob Earl, age 73 of 1306 Grant Street, passed away Monday, February 24, (1964) following an extended illness. Mr. Mahan had been a resident for the past 60 years and was a retired barber. He is survived by his wife, Faye S.; 6 daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Snow, Mrs. Georgia Graham, Mrs. Willafaye Shell and Mrs. Jewell Prescott, all of Bellingham; Mrs. Mabel Prawitz of Portland, and Mrs. Iva Wolfe of Blaine; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Christian Science services will be read Wednesday, February 26, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.
MAHAN, Richard, age 69, of Ferndale, passed away in a Bellingham hospital, Friday, October 12, (1962) following an extended illness. Mr. Mahan had been a resident of Ferndale for the past 3 years and was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Sarah, 3 daughters, Mrs. G. A. Prinsen of Ferndale, Mrs. Q. L. Costlow in Oklahoma, Mrs. C. J. Bowers in California, 1 sister-in-law, Mrs. A. W. Toews in Texas, 1 brother-in-law Glover Alexander in Texas, 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandson. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home Tuesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
MAHER, Kevin A. was born November 11, 1928 in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland to Joseph and Thelma Maher. He spent 30 years of his career in rehabilitation and several years in real estate. Kevin had a lifelong passion for the game of golf. He was preceded in death by his son Michael. Survived by his wife Barbara A. Maher; daughters Maureen Enegren and husband Ben and Sheila Nakonechny and husband Ron; sons John Maher and wife Chris, Brian Maher and wife Jan, and Derek Maher and wife Jill Jennings; seven grandchildren Heather Lloyd, Lindsay Enegren and Erica Enegren, Kevin J. Maher, Brad Nakonechny, Shawn Nakonechny and Jesse Nakonechny; sister Peggy LaChance and husband Frank of Fraser Lake, B.C.; sister Berenice Dika of Dearborn, Michigan; and brother Tom of Ajax, Ontario. A family memorial will be held in July.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAHLBERG, Blanche B. d. 20 Mar 1980 Image
MAHLBERG, Dick, age 80 and a sixty-year resident of Bellingham, passed away unexpectedly on Tues., August 19th, 2003. He was born April 9, 1923 to Blanche and Louis (Lars) Mahlberg in Olympia, WA and grew up in Tacoma before moving to the Bellingham area. The chapters to Dick's rich and adventurous life are a result of his numerous passions. He was a proud member of the Army's 10th Mountain Division and served in the Italian Alps as a ski trooper during WWII. As a highly accomplished pilot, he loved flying bush charters in Alaska and Western Canada. His over 40,000 hours of flight time included passengers from celebrities to beluga whales. He was a daring, lifelong skier (Targhee powder was his favorite). Those who went out with him weren't always warned that his style was "straight down, all out, all day!" Dick was also a skilled sailor who enjoyed his many sailboats, first by racing and later with cruising the San Juans and British Columbia. Being the eternal optimist and never one to pass on a new adventure, his business enterprises included owning three local gas stations, starting Bellingham Seattle Airways, being co-owner of Mount Pilchuck Ski Lodge and working as an agent for Massey Real Estate. His last enterprise, before retiring, was 17 years as co-proprietor, with Ellen Peters, of Bellhaven Marine Charters and Hunter Boat Sales. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Mahlberg daughter Constance Mahlberg of Seattle WA daughter Carol Garcia, with husband Steve and son Torrey of Walden NY. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Scott, in 1960. Dick will be dearly missed by his large circle of extended family and friends who were privileged to know this remarkable man. We hope he's found the perfect Rusty Nail and has embarked on a grand, new chapter. Everyone is invited to a memorial service to celebrate Dick's life on Wed., August 27th, 4:00 p.m. at the Yacht Club/Sapphire Cove with an informal reception to follow. Please bring your stories to share and pictures to loan for a photo collage. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAHLBERG, Louis J., age 68, of 125 Orchard Terrace, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, December 15, (1951). Mr. Mahlberg had been actively engaged in the lumber industry in this state for many years and had resided here for the past ten years, having been associated with the Bellingham Plywood Company as office manager since the company was organized. He was a member of the St. James Presbyterian church Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks and Olympia Lodge No. I.F.&A.M., at Olympia. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche B. Mahlberg, at home; one son, Richard K. Mahlberg of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Griffin, of Seattle; three grandchildren, Scott and Constance Ann Mahlberg, of this city, and Patty Griffin, of Seattle; five brothers, George of Terrace, B.C., E. P. and J. E. Mahlberg, of Dille, Sweden, and Per and A. O. Mahlberg of Ostersund, Sweden, and two sisters, both in Sweden. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Charles W. Muir Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 9:30 a.m. Graveside services will be conducted by officers of the Masonic Lodge at the Masonic Cemetery in Olympia at 3:30 p.m.
MAHLBERG, Richard Scott, age 12, of 3009 Ellis St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Aug. 5, (1960). Son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Mahlberg, Richard had resided in Bellingham his entire life; was a member of the Champion Street Baptist Church; was a member and scribe of Troop No. 4, Boy Scouts of America; had attended the Parkview Elementary School. Beside his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Constance Ann and Carol Lynne Mahlberg, both at home; grandparents, Mrs. M. E. Brown, of Long Beach, Calif., Mr. L. W. Brown, of Tacoma, and Mrs. L. J. Mahlberg, of Bellingham; great-grandfather, Dr. J. E. Daniels, of Long Beach Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clifford J. Dickau, Monday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
MAHON, Hoyt Leighton, 2523 Henry St. died Friday, Jan. 22, 1993, in Bellingham. He was 82. A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bayview Cemetery. Mahon was born Mar. 7, 1910, in Laurel to William and Orpha Mahon. He moved with his family to California when he was young but returned to Bellingham in the late 1930s. He worked in the trucking business, owning and driving trucks mostly for construction projects. He was an avid fisherman. Survivors include sons, Richard L. Burns of Phoenix, Ariz. and William O. Mahon of Bellingham; daughters, Orpha Pettit of Bellingham and Karla Enomoto of Woodinville; ex-wife Blanche Brown of Bellingham; six grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones Moles Funeral Home.
MAHONEY, Bertha L., age 82, of 3400 Alderwood Ave., passed away Tues., Jan. 19, (1988). She was born Sept. 1, 1905 in Nine Mile Falls, WA & has lived in this community since 1969. She was a member of the Church of Nazarene & the VFW in Spokane. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Bennett of Bellingham; brother, Frank Carlson of Spokane; 2 sisters, Anna French of Spokane & Marjorie Cloquet of Texas; 5 grandchildren, Lynda Bennett, Debra Sharp, Juli Bennett, Tammi Komac & Lovi Jungblom; & numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Thurs., Jan. 21, 4:30 p.m. Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronald Victor officiating. Interment will be Friday at Riverside Memorial Park, Spokane. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
MAIDEN, Dorthea E. - Funeral services for Dorthea E. Rank Maiden, Child of God, age 65, of Cincinnati, Ohio, will be held Mon. Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, with William G. Berney, pastor, Garden Street United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Maiden passed away Aug. 25 in Cincinnati. She is survived by her husband Benjamine F.; son, Todd O. Maiden of Los Angeles; mother, Erna L. Rank; sister, Elizabeth Rank, both of Bellingham; brother Vincent Rank of Seattle; cousin Gaylord Laue of Bellingham and the Watts family. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Sept. 19, 1921]
MAIER, Charles A. "Charlie", age 84 of Lynden, went to be with his Lord on Monday, Dec. 11, (2006) at St. Joseph Hospital. Visitation hours will be from 1 to 8 p.m. in Thursday, Dec. 14, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial with Military Honors will be on Friday, Dec. 15, at 1:00 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in the First Reformed Church, 6th & Grover Streets, Lynden, with Revs. Eric Schulze and Arvin Wester officiating. Charlie was born in Linton, North Dakota on April 22, 1922 and was the son of Charles and Matilda Maier, Sr. He grew up in North Dakota and served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. Charlie was married to Ruth VanBeek in Westfield, ND on September 25, 1947 and they moved to the Lynden area in 1954. In 1958 he started Charlie's Auto Body in Lynden which he operated until his retirement. He was a member of the First Reformed Church in Lynden where he also served as a Deacon and sang in the choir. Charlie was well known as a sport fisherman but also enjoyed woodworking and reading. Mr. Maier is survived by his wife Ruth; sons Jim (Liz) Maier of Vashon Island, Terry (Linda) Maier, Bill (Barb) Maier and Brad (Debbie) Maier all of Lynden; eight grandchildren; sisters Nola Lehner and Charlotte (Les) Acton; brothers Harvey Maier, Wally (Luella) Maier, Vern Maier; sister-in-law Violet Maier, brother-in-law Bob Blickenstaff and numerous other relatives. Besides his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by sisters Edna Earl, Ida Schultz, Gladys Hallmark, Ruth Henn and Verda Blickenstaff and brothers Rueben and Erwin Maier. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAIER, Frank C., 81, of 255 33rd St., passed away at home Tuesday, April 9, (1957). Mr. Maier had resided in Whatcom County since 1880, and was a retired carpenter, and chicken rancher. Surviving relatives include his widow, Emma M. at home; two sons, Howard Maier of Riverside, Calif., and Erven Maier of Eugene, Ore.; three grandchildren; one brother, William J. Maier and one sister, Mrs. Frances Zehnder, both of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
MAIER, Gloria June, age 77 of Bellingham, passed away on April 15, 2004. She was born June 17, 1926 in Bellingham to George and Mamie (Rich) Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Maier; her parents; and brother Richard Brown. She is survived by her daughter Sandra K. (Ed) McCullough of Indianapolis, Indiana; son Jack William Maier of Bellingham; daughter Judy (Jim Brown) LaPlante of Bellevue; son Don (Vondra) Maier of Loveland, Colorado; son Kevin (Andrea) Maier of Bellingham; sisters Hazel Brown and Bonnie (Gene) Bishop of Bellingham, and Pat (Arlo) Wood of Rexburg, Idaho; along with 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 20th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home, followed by a Graveside Service at Bayview Cemetery. A Memorial Reception will follow the graveside service at Westford's Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway.
MAIER, Jack of 585 Old Samish Rd., died Jan. 14, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born May 13, 1922 to Jack and Anna Maier in Tacoma, WA, he graduated from Bellingham High in 1943. In 1943 he joined the Merchant Marines where he served as navigator until 1945. In June 1949 Jack and Gloria Brown wee married in Bellingham. He joined the Bellingham Police Dept. in 1950 serving as motorcycle officer and warrant officer. He had the first tracking dog in the city police and was nicknamed "Zorro" and "Jake" by fellow officers, referring to his skill in locating suspects. Jack retired from the police dept. as Sergeant in 1971. He was a foster parent for many youths and held a federal license for rehabilitating endangered species of birds. An excellent cook, Jack volunteered his time to programs feeding the needy. He and his wife were well known for their dahlias, which they shared with people throughout the county. He is survived by his wife Gloria; sons, Jack and wife Konni, Bellingham, Donald and wife Vondra, Loveland, CO, Kevin and wife Andrea, Ferndale, daughters, Kay McCullough, Indianapolis, IN, and Judy LaPlante Brown, Bellevue. Visitation Mon. Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Westford Funeral Home. Burial will be Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10:00 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. at Calvary Temple. Arrangements Westford Funeral Home.
MAIER, John W., age 60 years, passed away suddenly at the family residence, 2716 Lakeway, Tuesday, August 13, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mr. Maier had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fifty years and was a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Irene Maier; one son, Jack Maier, at home; one step-daughter, Betty Jean Smith, at home; three brothers, Charley Maier, of California, William and Frank, both of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. W. Zehnder, of Bellingham; also numerous other relatives. Rosary will be said at the Church of the Assumption, Thursday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. and requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul, at the church Friday, August 16, at 9 a.m. with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, officiating. Interment will follow in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.
MAIER, Matilda - Services for Matilda Maier, 98, formerly of 112 5th St., Lynden, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Gillies Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev David Hensley officiating. Mrs. Maier died in Lynden Sunday (Feb. 7, 1988). Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Maier was born on Nov. 21, 1889, in Emmons County, ND. She married Charles Maier in Linton, ND on Aug. 30, 1908. They moved to Lynden in 1969. He died in 1973. Mrs. Maier was a member of the United Methodist Church in Linton, ND. She is survived by five sons, Charles of Lynden, Wallace of Bellingham, Reuben of Eugene, Ore, Harvey of San Diego, Calif. and Vern of Sterling Heights, Mich.; six daughters, Edna Earl and Ruth Henn, both of Seattle, Gladys Hallmark of Roseburg, Ore., Nola Lehner of West Middlesex, PA, Verda Blickenstaf of Danville, Calif., and Charlotte Acton, of Tuson, Ariz.; 29 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Clara Sautter of Lynden. A son, Ervin, died in 1951 and a daughter, Ida Schulz, died in 1985.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAIER, Ovalla DeLong, age 75, passed away May 21, 1986, in Bend, Oregon. She was born in Aurora, Missouri in 1911; lived and went to school in Bellingham & married Howard Maier of Bellingham in 1934. She leaves to survive 1 daughter, Donna Boss of Arizona; & 2 sisters, Juanita Olmstead of Bellingham & Xavia Kuhns of Everett. She was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery in the family plot.
MAIERS, Corinne Ann "Cory", 40, of Bellingham died at home Aug. 20, (2002) of cancer. A loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, born June 21, 1962 in San Jose, CA. to Mary Kay and Elgin Jackson. A 1981 graduate of Lahser High School in Bloomfield Hills, MI. and a 1985 graduate the University of Michigan with a BFA in graphic design. In 1989, she married Ralph S. Maiers and later had three children. She worked as graphics designer for both the RAND Corp. and the J. Walter Thompson Agency in Los Angeles. Her greatest joy came from her children. She volunteered as a PTA president, soccer coach, and Girl Scout leader. The family moved from Northridge, CA. to Bellingham in 1999. Here she owned and operated Little Strokes Swim School and loved instructing both young and old. Survivors include: husband Ralph Maiers and children Samantha, Wyeth and Rembrandt, all of Bellingham father Elgin Jackson and wife Judy of Ione, CA twin sister Leigh Meissner and family: husband Eric and sons Kyle and Brett- of Thousand Oaks, CA. Graveside services will be Sat., 2 p.m., Aug. 24 at Ten Mile Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAIERS, Flossie M., 92, Bremerton, died Tuesday (Nov. 8, 1988) at Forest Ridge Convalescent Center. She was born Nov. 15, 1895, in Osceola, Mich. She came to Washington state as a young girl. She was married to William J. Maiers on May 1, 1913, and they lived in Bellingham. Following her husband's retirement, they developed and farmed land near Outlook in Eastern Washington. Her husband died in 1959, and a son Richard died in 1962. Mrs. Maiers lived in Bremerton the majority of the time since 1959. She enjoyed being a homemaker, was a member of the Philathea Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and she attended the Crossroads Neighborhood Church. She is survived by her son William of Bremerton; three sisters, Bess Galbreath, Mary Swanson and Cleo Leighner, and a brother, Frank Cole, all of Seattle; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Neighborhood Church. Private interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAIERS, Richard H., age 34, of 2068 Roy Road, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Dec. 27, (1962). Mr. Maiers was a lifetime resident of this community, a member of International Association of Machinists and Bellingham Lodge No. 194, BPOE. Survivors are his widow, Lee, at home; mother, Mrs. Flossie Maiers, city, and one brother, William J. Maiers of Bremerton. Memorial services will be conducted by Rev. Donald Lamka, Saturday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Congregational Church, followed by cremation.
MAIERS, William J., age 63, of Sunnyside, passed away in that city Tuesday, Nov. 10, (1959). Mr. Maiers formerly resided in Bellingham for 66 years, having moved to Sunnyside three years ago; was a member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F.&A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies and the B.P. Elks, Bellingham Lodge No. 194. Survivors are his widow, Flossie at home; two sons, William J. Jr. of Bremerton and Richard H. of Bellingham three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Frances Zehnder of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
MAIN, Eldon L. 67, Mount Ayr, Iowa, died Saturday (Dec. 13, 1986) while visiting a daughter in Deming. He was born June 7, 1919. Arrangements are pending at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and crematorium. Funeral services are scheduled in Iowa.
MAIN, Elmer L., age 73 of 1605 H, passed away Sat. Jan. 24, (1981). Mr. Main had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years, was a retired truck driver for Puget Sound Freight; veteran of WWII; a life member of BPOE No. 194; member of VFW and was a retired Teamster Local No. 231. He leaves to survive his wife Grace of the family home; 3 sons, James, Steven & Kenneth Main; 5 daughters, Kathy Dixon, Colleen, Susan and Teyra Main all of this city and Sharon Brown of Everson; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Laura ZamZow of Coos Bay, Ore. and Helen Wentworth of Whidbey Island. Graveside memorial services will be held Thur. Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. in Nooksack Cemetery. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home. Cremation.
MAIN, Grace Louise, age 62, went to be with our Lord on April 9, 1995. Born December 18, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA to Clarice Hansen and Clinton Marks. She grew up in Whatcom County and attended Ferndale High School. She married Elmer Main in August of 1954 and dedicated her life to raising eight children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmer Main, and brother Michael McClimans. She will be greatly missed by all her children, grandchildren and all those she opened her arms to and was considered their mom. Survivors include sons; James Main, Steven Main and wife Trisha, Kenneth Main. Daughters: Kathi Springer and husband Larry, Colleen Matson and husband Rick, Sharon Brown and Bob Davis, Susan Leach and husband Steve, Teyra Main and Dave Maxwell. Twelve grandchildren: James Fowler, Ryan Main, Bennie & Michelle Salas, Chris, Rob & Ricky Matson, Sean and Sharyl Brown, Jered Leach, Ricky Cooper and David Main. Other special people she considered her own, John Mitchell, Tina Revey, Heather Critchett, Linda Kirchman, John Klemann and Traci Wilson. A graveside service will be held on Thursday 1 p.m. at Nooksack Cemetery with Steven Pack officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Apr 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAIN, H. Rolland, age 67, of 100 Willow Rd., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, (1964). A 48-year resident of Bellingham, Mr. Main was an army veteran of World War I, was president of the Bellingham Lumber and Shingle Co., had attended the Trinity Lutheran Church, was a member and past Commodore of the Bellingham Yacht Club, a member of the Bellingham Rotary Club, member and Past Commander of the U.S. Power Squadron; treasurer of the Mt. Baker Recreation Co., Director of the Bellingham Nat'l Bank, director of the Whatcom County Physician's Service, president of the Terrace Forest Products, Ltd., of Kamloops, B.C., president of the Lakelse Hotel, Ltd., of Terrace, B.C., and president of the Lazelle Shopping Center, Ltd., of Terrace, B.C. Survivors are his widow, Charlotte at home; one son, Gerald C. of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Richard W. Barger of Tacoma; six grandchildren; two brothers, William J. of Bellingham and James L. of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Ralph Benefiel of Tacoma. Services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home by Pastor Carl O. Fischer Friday, October 2 at 1 p.m. Entombent will follow at Greenacres Mausoleum.
MAIN, Kenneth A., age 78, of 3121 Squalicum Parkway, formerly of 1400 12th, passed away Fri. March 4, (1988). Mr. Main had resided in Bellingham since 1974, was a retired automotive repairman; veteran of WWII; member of Fairhaven Lodge F&AM No. 73 and Westlake Lodge F&AM No. 392 of L.A.; Scottish Rite Bodies of Pasadena; the Nile Temple of the Shrine and Northwest Shrine Club. Survived by a daughter, Barbara Rosilez of Locke Ford, CA; 2 grandchildren; brother, Gordon of Waltham, MA; several nieces & nephews. At his request there will be no services. Inurnment Wyoming Cemetery in Mellrose, MA. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
MAIN, Ruth E., age 93 of 1200 Birchwood passed away, Saturday, March 26, (1977). Mrs. Main was a 64 year resident of this community and Past Matron of Nooksack Chapter No. 171 O.E.S. Surviving 1 son, Almer, city, 2 daughters Mrs. Laura Zamzow, Coos Bay, Oregon, Mrs. Helen Wentworth, Oak Harbor, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday, March 29, 1:30 p.m. Nooksack Cemetery. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier.
MAINES, Albert E. - Graveside services for Albert E. "Rusty" Maines, 38, 1014 W. Smith Road, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. The Rev. Neil Higby will officiate. Mr. Maines died Friday (Nov. 7, 1986) in a local hospital. He was born May 12, 1948 in Portland, Ore., and was a local resident for the past 15 years. He was a welder and fitter for tank and steel construction, and a member of Whatcom County Fire District No. 7. Survivors include his wife Judith of the family home; two sons, Danny Maines of Bremerton and Eric Maines of Bellingham; a daughter, Wendy Maines of Bellingham; his mother, Frances Maines of Bellingham; two brothers, Richard Maines of Renton and Charles Maines of Glendale, Ariz.; and a half-sister, Patty Claridge of Yakima. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.MAIR, Walter E., age 64, of Banning, Calif., passed away in that city Monday, March 8, (1954). Mr. Mair had formerly resided in Bellingham for many years before moving to Banning. He was a member of the Methodist Church, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Mae Mair at the family home in Banning. Services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg in the Garden Street Methodist Church, Monday, March 19, at 1 p.m., under the direction of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Final resting place, Bay View.
MAISON, Elvie L., a retired employee of Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Co., died Friday (May 6, 1988) in Bellingham. Mrs. Maison, 82, lived all of her life in Whatcom and Skagit counties. She retired from the telephone company in 1961. She was a member of Anacortes Swedish Lutheran Church. Her husband, Leonard C. Maison, and a sister, Hilda Ryckman, died earlier. She is survived by a sister, Ellen Ginnett of Bellingham. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Enterprise Cemetery.
MAISON, Leonard Carl, age 66, 2427 Park Street, passed away at home Tuesday, December 21, (1965). Mr. Maison was a fisherman, and had resided in this city the past thirty-six years. He was a member of the Alaska Fishermen's Union. Survivors are his widow, Elvie L.; two sons, Richard of Greta, La., and Jerry of Newark, Cal.; seven grandchildren, and a half brother, Roland Jacobson of this city. Private services will be conducted by Pastor E. E. Olsenius Thursday, December 23 at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation. Visiting hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MAJOR, Gladys A., age 85, of Rt. 1, Sedro Woolley, passed away Sun., Oct. 29, 1978. Mrs. Major was a life time resident of Whatcom & Skagit Counties & a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Major is survived by 3 sons, Richard of Burlington, Charles of Verona, Italy & Lyle of Concrete; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary Fenno of City. Services Thurs., Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Interment Bayview Cemetery.
MAJOR, Pearl Waller, age 71, of Route 1, Sedro-Woolley, passed away in the Memorial Hospital in that city, Monday, April 25, (1949). Mr. Major had resided in that community for the past 28 years and had been a psychiatric attendant at the Northern State Hospital. Surviving are the widow, Gladys; three sons, Richard, Charles and Lyle, all at home; one brother, Valcour, and one sister, Mrs. Mallie Corum, both in Kentucky. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Wednesday, April 27, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
MAJOR, Richard W. - Burlington resident Richard W. Major, 66, died Friday, April 3, 1992, at St. Joseph Hospital. At his request, no services will be held. Private interment will be in the Burlington Cemetery under direction of Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.
MAJORS, George Richard, age 42 of B'ham passed away Thurs., Oct. 9, 1986. A Bellingham resident since 1972, he was employed at Irene Reither Primary School, Meridian School District; was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church; New Whatcom Choral Society and is survived by his wife, Diane; 1 daughter, Elizabeth & 1 son, Robert; parents, George & Marie Majors of Fairbanks, Alaska; 1 brother & 1 sister. Graveside & burial services Tues. Oct. 14 in Evergreen Cemetery, Solon Springs, Wisconsin. Local memorial services will be announced at a later date. Visitation hours sat. Oct. 11, 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. [b. May 11, 1944 Ypsilanti, MI]
MAJORS, Orian T. - Graveside services for Orian T. Majors, 84, 7666 Woodland Road, Ferndale were conducted Saturday afternoon in Seattle's Abbey View Memorial Park. Gillies Funeral Home directed the services and the Rev. Leo M. Bergthold officiated. Majors, who died last Wednesday (July 13, 1971) at his home, was retired and moved to this community over four years ago. He is survived by a son, Paul of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Lewis and Mrs. Margurite Schaefer, both of California; and numerous grandchildren.
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