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MAPES, Josiah Alvin, aged 80 years, passed away at the family home, Sunday, January 11, (1942) after a long illness. Mr. Mapes had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-two years and was employed as a crane man for Bloedel Donovan cargo plant forty years and also a member of the Baptist Church of Missouri. He leaves to survive one son, Jesse A., one daughter, Mrs. Lula Price; two grandchildren, Jesse Jr. and Valley S. Price Jr., all of Bellingham; four brothers and two sisters in the East. Mr. Mapes rests at the Homer Mark Mortuary where funeral services will be held in the Cathedral Chapel Tuesday afternoon, January 13, at 3 o'clock with the Rev. Frank Gillett, pastor of the Eureka Methodist Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Alex DuVall, Archie Norris, Frank Talbot, Tony Cooper, Tommy Murphy and Clark Worthington.
MAPLES, Douglas L., age 96, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday September 7, 1994. Born September 2, 1898 in Morgan, Texas to Dr. and Mrs. Lucien Maples, he was a kind and gentle man who was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be terribly missed by all of us. An accountant most of his life, starting in Texas, he kept moving West from New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington and for a brief time in Alaska. He spent the last 25 years in Seattle before moving to Bellingham in 1991; was an avid collector of bolo ties and was proud of his large collection acquired over several years. Preceded in death by his wife Lois, in 1964, daughter Faye in 1991 and great-grandson, Robert Stanton III in 1991. Survivors include his daughter, Toni Stanton and son-in-law Bob Stanton; four grandchildren, Bob Stanton, Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska, Sharon Comstock of Sutherlin Oregon, Douglas Stanton of Methuen, MA, Michelle Long of Port Angeles, WA; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three nephews, Charles and Earl Rogers both of Seattle, WA, Melvin Rogers of CA. Cremation. His ashes will be taken to Port Angeles, WA as he requested; this area was his most favorite of all the places he lived. A family service will be held at a later date. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
MARBLE, Eva P., age 95, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born in Yakima, WA on October 11, 1901, to Elmer E. and Elizabeth Parks (Gibson) Knowles whose ancestors came to U.S. from England in 1637. A State of Washington Pioneer, she lived in Yakima from 1901 to 1927, subsequently living in Seattle for 13 years and Bellevue for 20 years before moving to Bellingham in 1981. Mrs. Marble was actively involved in the formation of the Bellevue Presbyterian Church and a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul after 69 year of marriage. Survived by: 4 children, Robert Bruce Marble of Vancouver, WA, Phyllis J. Dunkak of Bellingham; Paul L. Marble, Jr. and Alan C. Marble both of Beaverton, OR; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 11, 1997 at 2:30 p.m., Birchwood Presbyterian Church with Reverends J. Timothy Lann and O. M. (Bud) Lee officiating. Private interment at Bayview Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
MARBLE, Paul L., age 94, of 3115 Squalicum Parkway, passed away Thurs. Dec. 21, 1989. Born in Colby, Kansas to parents whose ancestors came to United States in 1790 from England, also State of Washington pioneers; lived in Yakima from 1902 to 1927, in Seattle area 13 years, moving to Bellingham in 1981; was a successful builder & contractor in the Bellevue area and a talented artist. Leaves his wife, Eva Knowles Marble; 4 children, Robert Bruce Marble of Vancouver, WA, Phyllis J. Dunkak of Bellingham, Paul L. Marble Jr. of Portland, OR and Alan C. Marble of Beaverton, OR; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Memorial service Wed. Dec. 27, 3 p.m. Birchwood Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. Timothy Lann, officiating. Private interment Bayview Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home.
MARCH, Charles Logan, age 79, of 2733 McLeod Rd., passed away Sat., Sept. 4, (1976). A resident of this community for the past 31 years, Mr. March was a retired self-employed carpenter and a WWI USN Veteran. Surviving wife, Freda; 2 sons, Kenneth March of Bellingham and Gene March of Deming; 2 sisters, Mrs. Kate Hartz of Arlington and Mrs. Helen Allen of Port Townsend; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thurs., Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Williams officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
MARCHISIO, Richard E., 72, founder, former CEO & Chairman of Efficiency Inc. of Seattle, died of lung cancer Oct. 29, 1993. Upon retirement he served as a volunteer for SCORE. He was a graduate of Cornell University & a Marine Corp officer in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn & family, Julie & Grant Richardson, Suzanne Marchisio & Brian Howard, all of Bellingham; James Marchisio of Seattle & 6 grandchildren. A devoted husband & loving father, he enjoyed boating fishing & was a chief extraordinare (sic). A remembrance gathering will be held at his home in Bellevue on Sat., Nov. 6, 1993.
MARCHANT, Irene Haggen - Graveside service for Irene Haggen Marchant, age 83, of 1509 E. Victor St., will be Fri. Jan. 23, 1 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Mrs. Marchant passed away Tues. Jan. 20, 1987. Born May 22, 1903, she was a member of the Lutheran Church; resident of Bellingham since 1984; attended Bellingham Normal School, receiving her teaching degree; active in Orthopedic Guild, Kirkland, WA; volunteer helper in Bellevue Schools; active member of Santa Cruz Stroke Club; Officer in Democratic party. She was the widow of Edward A. Marchant and is survived by 1 daughter, June Delores Aries of Kirkland; grandson, Henry Edward Aries; great grandchildren, Heather Aries, Shannon Aries, Lisa Aries & Brian Louis Aries; 1 sister, Louise Burger; 2 brothers, Howard Haggen & Gilbert Haggen; 2 sisters-in-law, Dorothy Haggen & Elisabeth Jones; many nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
MARCHANT, Ronald A., 81, a former Lynden-area resident, died Monday (Jan. 11, 1988) in Wenatchee, where he had moved last September. He was born Aug. 28, 1906, in Burlington, and moved to Whatcom County in the early 1920s. He married his wife Ruth on March 19, 1938. They farmed for many years near Pangborn Road northeast of Lynden. Mr. Marchant attended Clearbrook Lutheran Church and was a member of Northwood Grange, Lynden Camels Club and the former Lynden Eagles Club. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Sharon Parker of Wenatchee and Irene Martin of Eagle River, Alaska; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gillies Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. John Leaf officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARCHANT, Ruth I. - Services for former Whatcom County resident Ruth I. Marchant, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Gillies Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Marchant, formerly of 200 Grover St., Lynden, died Wednesday (Dec. 21, 1988) in Wenatchee. She was born June 22, 1906 in Mandan, North Dakota and was a long-time resident of Whatcom County. She married Ronald Marchant on March 29, 1938 in Whatcom County. He died earlier this year. Mrs. Marchant and her husband farmed in the Pangborn area for years and moved to Wenatchee in 1987. She was a member of the Clearbrook Lutheran Church, the Northwood Grange and the Lynden Senior Center. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Parker of East Wenatchee and Irene Martin of Eagle River, Alaska; two sisters, Alta Melarvie of Bismarck, ND, and Alice Jacobson of Wenatchee; and six grandchildren. The Rev. John Leaf will officiate at the services. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Dec 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARCHBANKS, Marvin, Dr., former superintendent of the Blaine School District, died last week (Dec. 24, 1982) in the Tri-cities area, where his parents live. Marchbanks was superintendent in Blaine from 1974 to 1977. He then took a position as superintendent of schools in another Washington school district and later served as a superintendent in a school district in Nevada. Marchbanks received his Ph.D. in Education from Washington State University in 1974. He had previously served as high school principal in Moses Lake and had taught school in the Yakima area.
(From The Westside Journal, December 29, 1982)
MARCHESE, Philip J., age 34, of Maple Falls, passed away Mon. Sept. 14, (1981). Mr. Marchese had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 11 years. He was a Veteran of the Navy during Viet Nam. He was a graduate of WWU 1975. He leave to survive his parents Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Marchese of Yalesville, Connecticut; 1 sister, Marion Zambory of Wallingford, Connecticut; 1 brother, Richard A. of Yalesville. Mr. Marchese remains were forwarded to New Haven, Connecticut by the Westford Funeral Home where services are pending.
MARCIN, Allegra G. - A funeral for Allegra G. Marcin, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Olympic Funeral Home in Tumwater. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Olympic Funeral Home. Burial will be in Olympic Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Marcin died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1993, in Centralia. She was 77. Born Dec. 11, 1915, to August and Freida Johnson Anderson in Bellingham, she lived here many years. She married Frank Marcin in Bellingham in 1935. Mrs. Marcin worked as a care provider for 15 years in Bellingham for various people in their homes. She also was a live-in housekeeper in Olympia. She was preceded in death by her husband and her two brothers. Survivors include daughter Kate Morales of Olympia; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
MARCINIAK, Bonita Ethel - A funeral service for Mrs. Bonita Ethel Marciniak, age 80, was conducted today, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Slater officiating. Private burial followed. Mrs. Marciniak, 8717 Line Rd., Lynden, passed away at her home on Sunday, Sept. 11, 1988. She was born in Wilbur, Wash. to Thomas and Cora Boyes on March 21, 1908. She graduated from South Gate High School in South Gate, Calif. where she was the first queen of South Gate and in later years helped build the high school and other buildings in the area. On April 25, 1937 she was married to husband, Martin, and they continued to live in South Gate until Mr. Marciniak's death in 1962, after which she moved to Downey, Calif. She was employed by Decorama, a home decorating service, as a direct sales manager, and became the West Coast regional sales manager, a position she held until her retirement at the age of 70. In 1981 she moved to Lynden to be near her daughters and grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Thompson and Shirley Martin and husband Danny, all of Lynden; a sister, Mrs. Izorah and husband Don Fletcher of Hemet, Calif.; six grand- and three great-grandchildren; two nieces and four nephews in California. Funeral services were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Sept. 14, 1988)
MARCOE, Brenda Kortlever, 31, of 535 N.E. 117th, Seattle, passed away Sunday, May 26, 1991 at Northwest Hospital in Seattle. She was born Jan. 26, 1960 in Bellingham. She was actively involved with girls' basketball, baseball and volleyball teams at Meridian High School, graduating in 1978. She attended Central Washington University and married David Marcoe of Seattle in 1982. She is survived by her husband David of the family home in Seattle; her parents, Doyle and Roberta Kortlever of Lynden; one brother, Brad and his wife Noel Kortlever of Everson; grandparents, Monroe and Therma Johnson of Everson; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home, 5700 Northwest Road, Ferndale, with Father Killian officiating. Cremation was handled by Greenacres Crematorium with interment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, May 29, 1991)
MARCOTT, Minnie died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, at Alderwood Convalescent Center. She was 72. At her request, no service will be held. She was born May 25, 1925, in North Dakota. Mrs. Marcott and her husband, Lynn, owned My Office Tavern in Vallejo, Calif., and managed the American Legion Post No. 104 in California. She enjoyed fishing and playing bingo. Survivors include daughter Karen Lindner of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, son Steve Marcott of Sacramento, Calif., numerous brothers and sisters, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
MARCOTULLIO, Mildred Frost, 80, of Concord, Calif. passed away Friday July 16, 1993 after a long illness. She was born to William and Jessie Frost on Feb. 9, 1913 and grew up in the South Pass area. She attended South Pass Grade School and Nooksack High School and graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband James. She is survived by a brother, Ralph Frost and wife Margarette of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; a sister, Celia Dickey of Kirby, Ore., several nieces and nephews. No services were held, There was cremation and burial was in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARCUS, Abraham, age 74, of 222_ Iron Street, passed away at a local hospital Sunday evening, September 11, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Marcus had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 34 years, and was operator of a tailor and clothing shop. He was a member of the Congregation Beth Israel. Surviving relatives include the widow, Jenny at home; three sons, Ben, Harry and Dave, all of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Joe Nevins, city; two brothers, Harry in Seattle, and a brother in Minneapolis, Minn.; a sister in San Francisco, Calif., and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.
MARCUS, Frances, age 62 years, 1809 F Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, March 4, (1946). Mrs. Marcus was a member of the Broadway United Presbyterian Church and leaves the following survivors: The husband George, at home; one son, Elwood Karst, Tacoma; one daughter, Maxine Murker, Bremerton; six grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Urness, Bellingham, Mrs. Bessie Andrade in California, Mrs. C. C. Dessen and Mrs. August Lass in Minnesota; five brothers, H. C. Peters in Seattle, Charles Peters in Tacoma, and Howard, Jake and Sam Peters of this city. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Grant Whipple, Thursday, March 7, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
MARCY, Clyde H., age 72 of 1421 Portal Drive, Bellingham passed away Thursday, December 16, 1982. He leaves to survive his wife, Ethel Marcy of Bellingham; 2 sons, Richard Marcy of Denver, Colorado; Edward Marcy of California; 1 daughter, Diane Hensel of Oregon; 1 brother, Vando Marcy of Everett; 1 sister Irish Bodtke of Canada; 3 grandchildren. Private family memorial services were held. Cremation under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [b. Nov. 29, 1910 Nooksack]
MARCY, Lois Ruth Slater - Memorial service for Lois Ruth Slater Marcy, age 74 of 2414 McKenzie Ave. will be Tues. March 12 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father John Langlitz officiating. Cremation. Mrs. Marcy passed away Sat. March 9, 1985. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Ann's Guild, Mt. Baker Hiking Club; her grandfather homesteaded a section of land near Ferndale about 1855. She was a graduate of Whatcom High School & Bellingham Normal School; a school teacher in Whatcom County and later worked for U.S. Forest Service. She is survived by 1 son, Dr. Michael S. & wife Dorothy Cline of Homer, Alaska; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Kelly, Erine Cline; 2 sisters, Freda Walters & Alta Wallace, both of city; brother, Stanley Slater of Jerome, Idaho; numerous nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home & Crematorium.
MARDESICH, Androw, age 72, of 1108 Taylor, passed away at a local hospital Monday morning, Feb. 20, following a lingering illness. Mr. Mardesich was a retired fisherman and grocer, and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 36 years. He was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, the Croation Fraternal Union and a life member of the Eagles Lodge, Aerie No. 31. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Elich, of Bellingham; two sons, Chris and John, both of San Pedro, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Grace Cammack, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Ellen Milosevich, of Monterey, Calif.; one step-son, Joe Spencer, of Bellingham; four grandsons, six granddaughters and four great-granddaughters; one sister, Mr.s Lucria Vidovich, of San Pedro, Calif., and a brother, Antone Mardesich in Yugoslavia. Rosary will be said Thursday, February 23, at 8 p.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Requiem high mass will be sung Friday, February 24, at 9:30 a.m. with the pastor celebrant. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
MARDESICH, Anthony E. "Tony" age 54 years, of 245 S. Garden, passed away at his home Tuesday, April 1, (1958) following a short illness. Mr. Mardesich had been a lifetime resident of this community and was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart and also a member of the Alaska Fisherman's Union and the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194. He is survived by his wife, Helen; one daughter, Linda at home, a twin brother, Andrew of Everett. Rosary will be said Thursday, April 3, at 8:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 4, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Intombment will follow in Bay View Abbey under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
MARDESICH, Margaret, age 73 years, of the Magnolia Apartments passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 18, (1957) following an extended illness. Mrs. Mardesich had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 54 years and was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. She is survived by two sons, Tony of this city, and Andrew of Everett; two granddaughters, Mrs. Robert McAlpine of Seattle, and Linda Mardesich of this city; one sister, Mrs. Jack Mariani of Cupertino, Calif. Rosary will be said Sunday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be read Monday, July 22 at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Entombment will follow in Bay View Abbey.
MARDESICH, Mitchell, age 70, who resided at 311 E. Holly St., passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, March 22, (1977). He had been a life time resident of Bellingham and was a retired commercial fisherman and a member of the Catholic Church. He leaves to survive 1 daughter, Sandy Mardesich of Los Angeles; 1 sister, Lucille Marincovich of Everett; 2 nieces, Mrs. John Connelly of Everett and Katherine Wilson of Burien. Family rosary will be said Sunday evening in Everett with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Monday, March 28 at 10 a.m. in the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Patrick Ritter as celebrant. Interment Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
MARDESICH, Nick, age 73, of 921 Thirteenth Street, passed away at the family home late Sunday evening, October 23, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Mardesich was a well known fisherman and was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Surviving relatives include his wife, Margaret Mardesich; two sons, Tony of Bellingham, and Andrew of Everett; two grandchildren, Jean and Lynda Mardesich; one sister, Mrs. Winefred Zuanich of Everett; one nephew, Frankie Stonovich, of Bellingham; three nieces and two nephews in San Pedro, Calif., and one brother in Yugoslavia. Rosary was said at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Tuesday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul at the church, Wednesday, October 26, at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. John Shaughnessey officiating. Interment in Bay View Abbey, under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
MARDESICH, Nick of San Pedro, Calif., died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1993. He was 75. At his request, no services will be held. Born Nov. 8, 1917, in Bellingham, he worked as a commercial fisherman in Bellingham and later fished off the coasts of North America and South America. Survivors include daughter Marcia Mardesich of San Pedro; brother Emil Mardesich of San Pedro; sister Margaret Stephanson of Bellingham; and first-cousins Pete Zuanich and Catherine Mratinich, both of Bellingham.
MARDESICH, Tony - Funeral arrangements are pending for Tony Mardesich of San Pedro, Calif. He died Thursday (May 28, 1987) in San Pedro from a heart attack. Mr. Mardesich had been a resident of Bellingham for about 19 years. He left Bellingham in 1938. He is survived by a sister, Margaret Stethanson of Bellingham; two brothers, Emil Mardesich and Nick Mardesich, both of San Pedro, Calif.; and two cousins, Kathrine Mratinich and Peter Zuanich of Bellingham.
MARDYLA, John Joseph, 71, 1200 Lincoln Street, died Sunday (May 24, 1987) in Bellingham. Mr. Mardyla was born March 11, 1916 in Detroit. Before moving to Bellingham in 1986 he lived in Lincoln Park, Mich. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 194, Dearborn Moose Lodge of Dearborn, Mich., Allen Park, Mich. Knights of Columbus-Father Saylor Council, and a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church of Lincoln Park. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara, in 1974, and a brother, Walter Mardyla, in 1977. Mr. Mardyla is survived by a daughter, Darlene Ball of Kansas City, Miss.; a son Edward Mardyla of Lincoln Park; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Holody of Michigan, Frances Holody and Angela Plawecki of Michigan; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. No local services are scheduled. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Lincoln Park. Local arrangements were made by Jones Funeral Home.
MARENAKOS, George A. aka George A. Marcus, age 79, of 8014 Beverley Blvd., Everett, passed away in an Everett Hospital Friday, May 20, (1960). Mr. Marenakos had been a resident of this community for 35 years before moving to Everett 10 years ago; was a retired millwright, having worked for the Larson Mill 30 years; and was a member of the Ahepa Lodge. Surviving relatives include a daughter; Mrs. Maxine Murker of Everett; four grandchildren; a sister in Greece; and numerous nieces and nephews, including two nephews in this city; Nick Lambert and George Limperis. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Grant whipple and the Everett Ahepa Lodge Monday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
MARGITAN, Stephen, age 82, of 1415 Iowa Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Dec. 29, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mr. Margitan had resided in this county for the past 60 years, and was a well-known retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Margitan. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
MARICLE, Bernice I. died at her rural Everson home last Saturday, (May 22, 1977). She was 85. Born in Lexington, Ky., she lived 52 years at her East Pole Road residence. Mrs. Maricle was a retired teacher and cannery worker. She had taught at Mount Baker High School. Known as the "Flower Lady," she was a member of the Mount baker Garden Club and the Everson senior citizens group. She tended 225 roses at her home and fulfilled a dream of learning to drive at age 80. She often was seen driving her surrey-topped electric car, delivering roses to senior citizens and shut-ins in the Lynden and Everson areas. She hosted an annual lawn and garden party. Survivors include sons Ralph, James and Theodore, all of rural Whatcom County, and David, of Winnabow, N.C.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private funeral services have been held.
MARICLE, Gail Rene, age 35, of Bellingham, passed away Monday, May 30, 1994. Born July 22, 1958 in Bellingham, Wa. to James and Jean (Trottier) Blair, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident; graduated from Nooksack Valley High School; married David E. Maricle on August 20, 1976 in Lynden. Gail and David were best friends for 22 years and married for almost 18 years. She enjoyed most of all being a wife and mother to her family. Camping, skiing, gardening and helping others were her favorite things in this life. Gail knew Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour through the revealing of the Holy Spirit and had great peace through that knowledge. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She owned Box Office N.W. Ticket Center for 5 years; worked as a bookkeeper for Chicago/Ticor Title Company of Bellingham; member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church in Sumas; preceded in death by her father, Oct. 1993 and brothers, David Blair, Dec. 1970 and Mark Blair, Oct. 1985. Survived by her husband, David; daughter, Angela Maricle, son, David Maricle, all of the family home; mother, Jean Blair; sister, JoAnn Dykstra, both of Sumas; 4 brothers, Gary Blair of Sumas, Glen Blair of Bellingham, Jim Blair, Jr. and Jon Blair, both of Sumas. Memorial Service Saturday, June 4, 1994, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Private Burial Sumas Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
MARICLE, Ralph "Bud" age 73, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1988, in a Tacoma Hospital. Bud grew up in Whatcom County and graduated from Mount Baker High School and the University of Washington. A retired overseas executive for Mobil Corp., Mr. Maricle returned to Whatcom County in 1973 following international assignments and travel. He was a life member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, having been instrumental in management affairs of the club. He was an avid "Ham Radio" enthusiast for many years. Surviving are his wife, Jane; three brothers, Dick in North Carolina, Jim and Ted both of Bellingham; one son, Lynn of Olympia; one daughter, Francie in California; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Memorial services were No. 6, at the Bellingham Yacht Club. Arrangements were by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, November 9, 1988)
MARIGLIA, Theresa, age 76, of Bellingham, passed away Oct. 6, 1992 in St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Limosano, Italy, March 3, 1916 to Saverio and Maria Marglia. In 1924 she immigrated to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Niagara Falls, N.Y. in 1939. She was employed by the Niagara Falls Health Dept. as a secretary. She retired and moved to Bellingham in 1987 with her sister Louise Mariglia. Theresa was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Assumption Church, the RCIA and Minister of Eucharist. She is survived by a brother, John Mariglia of Niagara Falls, NY; 2 sisters, Louise Mariglia of Bellingham and Mary Mongrain of Vancouver, B.C. Christian prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 8, 1992 at Westford Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 1992 at the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Jim Lee, M.M. officiating. Burial at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
MARINCOVICH, Vince, age 56, passed away suddenly on Terminal Island, San Pedro, Calif., Tuesday, December 7, (1948). Mr. Marincovich had been a member of the Fisherman's Union. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Miss Sally Marincovich, Bellingham, and Mrs. Pearl Jenkins, Tacoma; mother, Mrs. Maria Marincovich, Komiza, Dalmatia, Yugoslavia; one sister, Winnifred in Trieste, Yugoslavia; one brother, Mitchell, San Pedro, California. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Assumption, Wednesday, December 29, at 9:30 a.m., under the direction of the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Interment was made in Bay View Cemetery.
MARION, Edna May, age 60, of 436 Baker Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, September 5, (1950). Mrs. Marion had been a resident of this community for the past 52 years and was a member of the Seventh day Adventist Church. Surviving relatives are two sons, Clarence W. McAfee, of Bellingham, and Cecil McAfee, of Ferndale; four grandchildren; two step-sons, Lyle Marion, of Leavenworth, and Earl Marion, of Everett; one brother, Gerald Van Horn, of Olympia, and three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Barker, of Bremerton, Mrs. Hazel Evans, of New York, N.Y., and miss Iris Van Horn, of Anchorage, Alaska. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Elder R. J. Winders, Friday, September 8, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
MARION, James Albert, of 577 Alder St., Blaine, died Monday, Dec. 26, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 61. A private family service will be held. Born March 7, 1933, to Archie and Vera Wahl Marion in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, he owned the James Marion Care Center for mentally disabled adults in Santa Rosa, Calif. He retired six years ago and moved to Blaine to be closer to his mother. Mr. Marion served in the U.S. Air Force in 1955. He enjoyed carpentry, renovating older homes and traveling to such places as Hawaii, Las Vegas and Reno, Nev. Survivors include his mother of White Rock, B.C.; aunts Isabelle Wilson of Blaine, Myrtle Loucks of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Louise Eddy of Blaine; and cousin Linda Roche of Turlock, Calif. Arrangements are by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.
MARION, Lawrence, 67, of Sumas died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1994 at his home. Mr. Marion was born July 25, 1927 in Seattle to LeRoy and Edna C. MacKay Marion and had lived in Sumas since 1960. He was a maintenance superintendent for U.S. Customs. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church of Sumas and Disabled American Veterans. He was active in the community with children in younger days and was active in Veteran Affairs. He was a former Seattle firefighter and a Sumas volunteer fireman for 20 years. He was a Sumas Police officer for seven years. He married Lois (Sacksteder) on Dec. 8, 1947 in Seattle. Survivors are his wife Lois of the family home; two sons, Marc Marion and his wife Lynda of Mount Vernon and Tom Marion and his wife Sally of Everson; daughter Renee Olson and husband John of Sultan; one sister in Everett; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at St. Peter's Cemetery with Father Gary Southerton officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the Sumas Post, American Legion. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Bellingham.
MARIOTTO, Catterina, age 91, of 2726 Alderwood, Bellingham passed away Thurs., Aug. 2, 1984. She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church and the St. Anthony Guild & St. Lawrence Circle. Survivors include one son Eilo (Frank) of Bellingham; 4 daughters, Lucy Fredrickson, Nora Anderson, Flora Nicholes all of Bellingham & Cecelia Glidden of Seattle. Rosary will be said Sunday evening at 7:30 Aug. 5 in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Monday, Aug. 6 at 10:00 a.m. in the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Justin Garvey as celebrant. Interment to follow in Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Feb. 21, 1893 Venice, Italy]
MARIOTTO, Ettore "Ed" age 70, who resided at 1619 Kentucky St., passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 28, (1962) following a lingering illness. Mr. Mariotto was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Holy Names Society, was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Carpenter's Union, Local 756. He came to the United States from Italy in April of 1914, having moved to Whatcom County in 1926. He then retired as a farmer and has since resided in Bellingham for the past 16 years. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Catherine Mariotto at the family home; one son, Eilo Frank Mariotto of Bellingham; four daughters, Mrs. Nora Anderson of Seattle, Mrs. Flora Nichols of California, Mrs. Lucy Frederickson of Bellingham and Mrs. Cecelia Glidden of Seattle, also a daughter, Mrs. Clara Ziegler of Michigan who is now deceased; one brother Q. Mariotta of Bellingham, also two sisters, one residing in France and one in Italy; 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home on Sunday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption on Monday, March 5, at 9:30 a.m. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
MARIOTTO, Pauline, age 86, passed away Friday Oct. 5, 1990 in Seattle after a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 6, 1904 in Mrkopalj, Yugoslavia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quirina and son Wallace. Survivors include her son, Donald and wife Ann of Seattle; daughter, Lucille and husband Darrell Neyens of Bellingham; daughter-in-law, Elva Mariotto of Everson; grandchildren, Arla Shadbolt and husband Jack of Everson, Dick Mariotto of Kalama, WA, Christie Mariotto of Aurora, CO, Donna Crampton and husband Dave of Placentia, CA, Donald Mariotto Jr. of St. Louis, MO, Duane Neyens of Oceanside, CA, Kathy Chapman and husband Mel of Marysville, WA, Loren Neyens and wife Diane of Bellingham, Brian Neyens and wife Cheri of La Quinta, CA, and eight great grandchildren; sisters, Louis Leggett of Phoenix, AZ, and Margaret Bernstein of San Francisco, CA. Pauline's extended family consisted of many nieces, nephews, grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Pauline was a resident of the Everson area and Bellingham from 1922 til 1979. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and participated in the choir for a number of years. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday Oct. 11 at Assumption Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Bayview Cemetery.
MARIOTTO, Quirino, age 89, of 2812 Birchwood, passed away Wed., Sept. 20, 1978. Mr. Mariotto had been a resident of B'ham for the past 56 years and was a retired B'ham Coal Miner & Northern Pacific Railroad employee. He was a member of Church of the Assumption, Coal Miners Union. He leaves to survive his wife, Pauline of the family home; 2 sons, Wallace of Everson & Donald of Seattle; 1 daughter, Lucille Neyens of this city; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces & nephews. Prayer services will be offered Thurs., Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Fri., Sept. 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John Smith officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery.
MARIOTTO, Virginia (Gini) - Oct. 22, 1924 - Oct. 23, 2001 - Virginia (Gini) Mariotto passed away on Oct. 23, (2001) at St. Joseph Hospital. Gini was born to Otis & Mabel Brown Oct. 22, 1924 in Bellingham, WA. She attended Franklin Grade School and was a Majorette at Bellingham High School, graduating in 1942. Early in life, she gave birth to two boys, Larry Fisher now deceased and Terry Fisher now living in Arlington. Both sons served in the Armed Forces. Gini was a very kind, thoughtful, loving person. She loved people and always served people with a smile. She loved flower gardening, music and to travel in her and Franks RV to fish in Alaska and spend winters in Arizona. She was a member of the Elks Lodge, Mt. Baker Rock Club and Christ The King Church. A true Christian, she loved The Lord and wasn't afraid to die knowing she was going to Heaven to be with The Lord.
Gini worked as a grocery clerk for White House Market in Bellingham for many years. She then moved to Seattle and was a clerk for Safeway for 20 years, moving back to Bellingham and helped open Clarks Super Market on James St. She also worked in the cosmetic dept. for K-Mart and retired from WWU. In 1972 she married Frank (Eilo) and she and Frank traveled all over the U.S., including Alaska. Preceded in death by her parents and son Larry, she is survived by husband Frank of the family home son Terry Fisher grandson Jason Fisher brother Darrell & wife Marti Brown step-daughters Randi Hueston & husband Ken and Cheri Mariotto, step-sons Warren Mariotto Hetterley and wife Ann, Lee Mariotto Hetterley and wife Charmaine Allen Mariotto Hetterly and wife Nancy sisters-in-law Flo Nichols, Nora Anderson, Lucy Fredrickson and husband Ivan, Cecelia Glidden twin cousin Florence Abela and husband Frank, nephew Ron Brown and wife Sharon many other family member. A Memorial services will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Oct 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARIOTTO, Wallace Q., age 56 of 124 Everson Rd., passed away Monday, Nov. 13, (1978). Mr. Mariotto had been a life resident of Bellingham, was a member of the Everson Presbyterian Church, a veteran of WWII, past exalted ruler of Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194, The Washington State Steeheaders Assoc., Bellingham Yacht Club, The Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion. He leaves to survive his wife, Elva M., of the family home; 1 son, Richard of Concrete; 1 daughter, Mrs. Arla Shadbolt of Sedro Woolley; 2 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Pauline Mariotto of City; 1 brother, Donald of Seattle; 1 brother, Donald of Seattle; 1 sister, Mrs. Lucille N. Neyens of this city; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted WEd. Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Followed by cremation.
MARK, Albert E., of Blaine, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, June 11, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Mark was a retired merchant of Blaine. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Albert E. Mark, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; one brother, Wellington Mark, of Toronto, Canada; and one niece, Blanche Gordon, of Newtown, B.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine. Officiating will be the Rev. E. P. Thomas. Interment in the Surrey Center Cemetery, Cloverdale, B.C.
MARK, Anna, age 87 years, of Stephens Court, passed away Monday evening, October 13, (1947) in a local hospital after a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-four years, and was a member of the Eureka Methodist Church, of the Women's Christian Temperance Unit, and of the W.S.C.S. of the Eureka Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, John Mark, a retired commander of the U.S. navy, in Bremerton, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Hannah McMurray and Mrs. Margaret Palmer, both of this city; one sister, Miss Lida Rogers, of Nampa, Idaho; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Wednesday, October 15, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Harlan Stone, pastor of the Eureka Methodist Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
MARK, Charles A. – A memorial service for Charles "Chuck" A. Mark, age 72, of 2245-A Lummi Shore Rd., will be Monday, November 1 at 3 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Mr. Doug Anderson officiating. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Mark passed away Friday, October 29, 1982. He is survived by his wife Wilma (Billie); 1 sister, Frances Trecker of City; 1 brother, Raymond Mark of Fairbanks, Alaska; nieces, nephews and many friends. A life time Bellingham resident, Mr. Mark had worked in the Post Office for 30 years until retirement 14 years ago. He was a member of Post Office Clerks Union and Gooseberry Point Volunteer Fire Department. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Oct 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARK, Hattie J., age 80 years, of 1810 Donovan passed away at a local hospital Monday, March 2, (1953) following a brief illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 34 years and was a member of the Fairhaven Methodist Church, the Lake Padden Club, and a member of the W.C.T.U. Mrs. Mark is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dollie Lucier, of Bellingham, Mrs. Lois Crespi of San Francisco; one son, Ellison S. Mark, in Nevada; three grandchildren, Mrs. Lois Orth, Miss Leojeanne and Shirley Lucier, all of Bellingham; five other grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Hammel, of New Mexico. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 6, at 3 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernest Gates, pastor of the Fairhaven Methodist Church officiating. Final resting place, Bay View.
MARK, Matthew W., age 63 years, of 2732 Humboldt Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday morning, October 3, (1945). Mr. Mark had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 45 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was also affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, the Bellingham Lawn Bowling Association, and the National Association of Postal Supervisors. He had been employed in the Bellingham Post Office for 40 years, 25 of which he served as assistant postmaster. He was retired from the postal service August 31, 1944. Immediate surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Maude L. Mark; two sons, Charles Mark, M.A.M. 1/c, U.S. navy located at Pearl Harbor, Raymond Mark, of Bremerton; one daughter, Mrs. Francis Trecker, Bellingham; his mother, Mrs. Anna Mark, of Bellingham; one brother, Commander John Mark, U.S. navy, Oakland, California; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah McMurray and Mrs. Margaret Palmer, both of Bellingham; four grandchildren, Marty, Marlene and Diane Trecker and Georgina Mark, of Bremerton. The body rests at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home where services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel Saturday, October 6 at 2 p.m. with Rev. James M. Wilson officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the Knights of Pythias. Cremation.
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MARK, Stephen S. - Funeral arrangements are pending for Stephen S. Mark, 46, who died Wednesday (July 25, 1990). Mr. Mark lived at 7041 Everson-Goshen Road. Arrangements are pending with Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jul 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARK, Wilma "Billie", age 89, of Bellingham, passed away Sun., Oct. 22, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born Jan. 5, 1906 in Raymore, Missouri to John and Mayme (Jones) Clendenen and has been a Whatcom County resident for the past 85 years. Prior to marriage, she sang professionally, traveling to many locations in the Western Washington area. She married Chuck Mark on Sept. 2, 1936 in Bellingham and he preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 1982. Mrs. Mark was one of the original residents of the Parkway Chateau. She was a past member of the Gooseberry Fire Dept. Auxiliary, the Rural Mail Carriers Union in Bellingham, the American Postal Workers Union Auxiliary Local #709; and worked as a substitute rural mail carrier. Mrs. Mark and her husband traveled extensively by motor home after their retirement. She is survived by all the grateful numbers of people who found her home a warm haven including 2 sisters-in-law, Edith Clendenen and Frances Trecker both of Bellingham; brother-in-law, Raymond Mark and wife Jayne of Fairbanks, AK; and numerous family members. Preceded in death by her sister, Mary LaHammer and brother, Bud Clendenen. A memorial service will be held on Thurs., Oct. 26, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Inurnment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKEL, Addie Bell, whose residence was Lummi Shore Road, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Oct. 31, (1953), at the age of 74, following a brief illness. Mrs. Markel is survived by her husband, Bert Markel, and one brother, Jess W. Cady of South Dakota. Private Christian Science Services will be read Tuesday, November 3 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Bingham, Dahlquist & Jerns. Followed by cremation.
MARKEL, Elton B., Sr. - Funeral services for Elton B. Markel, Sr., 58, 2417 Queen St., will be conducted by the Rev. Paul Cantelon at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home. A 21-year resident of Bellingham, Mr. Markel died Sunday (May 27, 1973). He was a custodian for Bellingham School District and attended Calvary Temple. Survivors include the wife Mae; a daughter, Mrs. Leatrice McAtee of Bellingham; two sons, Elton of Bellingham and Bert of Auburn, and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as a brother and two sisters. Family burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKEL, Elton B., age 47, of 3704 Vining St., Bellingham, passed away Sat., Aug. 2nd, (1986) in a local hospital. He was an avid fisherman and loved trapshooting. He served in the U.S. Navy from July 1956 to Dec. 1959 and then transferred to the U.S. Naval Reserve until July 1962. He is survived by 1 son, John Gregory Markel; 2 daughters, Carolyn M. Markel and Tena M. Markel; his mother, Mae Markel; sister, Leatrice McAtee, all of Bellingham; brother, B. J. Markel of Auburn, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wed., Aug. 6th, 10 a.m., in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, Rev. Neil Higbee officiating, with burial in the Greenacres Cemetery. Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Aug 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKEL, Mae D. of Bellingham, WA., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2004. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family. Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Elton B. Markel, in 1973; son, Elton B. Markel Jr. in 1986; and by two sisters and two brothers from South Dakota. She is survived by her daughter, Leatrice and husband Dale C. McAtee of Bellingham; son Bert J. Markel of Des Moines, WA., sister Florine Custer of Hay Springs, NE; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mae was a long time member & volunteer of the Bellingham Senior Center, where she spent many happy hours dancing, playing her banjo with the music groups, and learning to play pool, eventually becoming a three trophy winner of Whatcom County Seniors. Private family services will be held at Greenacres Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKER, Vertia - Graveside services will be held here Thursday for Mrs. Vertia B. Marker, former Bellingham resident who died Sunday (Sept. 8, 1974) in Seattle. She was 71. Mrs. Marker was born in Bellingham. She had made her home in Seattle. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rolan Brockhoff of Seattle and Mrs. Bennet Nelson of Anacortes; four sons, Glenn of Alderwood Manor, Gene of Seattle, Lawrence of Seattle and Marvin Marker of San Jose, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Zaddack of Blaine and Cleo Zaddack of Bellingham, and seven sisters, Eunice Lehmann, Ruth Bell and Jessie Platner of Bellingham, Audie Rowell of Anacortes, Mabel Dixon of Lummi Island, Clara Bill of Chimacum and Tora Brooks of Lake Stevens. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bay View Cemetery under direction of Green Lake Funeral Home, Seattle.
MARKEY, Sarah, 40, died on Friday, August 4, 2006 and found peace. Survivors include daughters Chelsea and Danielle, brother Pete and family, South Prairie, and father Bob Markey of Bellingham, plus numerous relatives and friends throughout the Northwest. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, 8-11-06 at 12 noon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKHAM, Aaron E. - Graveside service for Dr. Aaron E. Markham, age 75, of 1502 N. Shore Dr. will be Fri. March 14, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial services Sunday March 16, 3 p.m. at Silver Beach Community Church with Pastor Paul Quenzer, Rev. George Ackley & Rev. David Hansen, officiating. Dr. Markham passed away Mon., March 10, 1986. A Bellingham resident for 33 1/2 years, Dr. Markham was an Elder at Silver Beach Community Church and is survived by his wife Vilas Wayne Markham; 2 daughter, Jennifer & husband Robert Owens of Milpitas, Calif., Claire & husband George Scranton of Seattle; 4 grandchildren, Rachel & Daniel Owens, Trevor & Lindsey Scranton; mother-in-law, Luttie M. Donnelly of Seattle; 2 nephews, James Markham of Arch Cape, Oregon, John Markham of Klamath Falls, Oregon and cousin Emily Harmon of St. Petersburg, Florida. Jones Funeral Home.
MARKHAM, Bert Alvin, age 85, 319 Carolina Street, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Oct. 11, (1962). Mr. Markham had resided in Bellingham the past eight years, and prior to that time had resided in Seattle 25 years, where he was employed by the R. L. Polk Directory Co. He graduated from Tri State College, Angola, Ind., in 1902, and Butler College in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1905. Survivors are his widow, Mabel R., at home; two sons, Aaron E. Markham, city; Wilbur A. Markham, Arch Cape, Ore.; four grandchildren; one brother, Charles M. Markahm, Berrien Springs, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Drane, Mishawaka, Ind., and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. George Ackley, Monday, Oct. 15, at 4:30 p.m., followed by cremation.
MARKHAM, Eddie, age 83, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Oct. 19, 2008, in Bellingham. Eddie was born Aug. 7, 1925, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Alvin and Ina (Bryant) Markham. He was owner/operator of Markham Trucking and other occupations included logger, mink farmer, Meridian school bus driver, he worked at Bellingham Cold Storage, and was owner/operator of Eddie's Taxi Service in Arkansas. Eddie enjoyed latch hook, cutting horses, camping trips and trips to Reno playing "Betty Boop." He loved Cadillacs, and his miniature sheltie, Candy, who preceded him in death. His CB handles were "The Stranger" and "Fast Eddie." He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Eddie's memberships included VFW, Elks, Sheriff's Posse (mounted group), and was a 4-H leader in Whatcom County. Surviving Eddie are his wife, Marge Markham at the family home; daughters, Barbara (Bill) Gookins of Marysville, WA, Patty (Jack) Maddox of Wapato, WA, and Peggy (Allen) Pratt of Bellingham; grandchildren, Robbie Diaz of Burien, Kelly Diaz of Marysville, Sharon (Bruce) Paul of Sunnyside, Charlie (Faye) Maddox of Lima, Mt, and Sandy (Steve) Changala of Wapato; great grandchildren, Alex Diaz of Burien, Hayden Hollenbeck of Marysville, Jacob and Jessica Changala of Wapato, and Averi Alaine Maddox of Lima, MT; and nephew Gary Roberts of Missouri. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Pauline Roberts and Juanita Williams. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Friday, October 24th from 10-11 a.m., in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKHAM, Harold B. - Funeral services for Mr. Harold B. Markham, Sr., age 75, who passed away in a Bellingham hospital on Tuesday, March 15, 1988, were conducted on Thursday, March 17 at 2 p.m. in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church with Rev. John Ruhlman officiating. Burial followed in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Markham, 3720 Sorenson Rd., Everson, was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on March 16, 1912. On April 30, 1932, he was married to his wife, Lucille, in Quincy, Ill. In 1949 they moved with their family to Sumas and for many years Mr. Markham was employed as a janitor for the Nooksack Valley School District. He was a member of the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church and the Sumas Lions Club, and was active in many Sumas civic affairs. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann and husband Wayne Sorenson of Everson; a son, Harold B. Markham Jr. and wife Carolyn of Sumas; seven grand- and seven great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Grace Warner of Bremerton; and numerous other relatives.
MARKHAM, Lucille Alma, of Lynden, passed away in the Lynden Rest Home on Friday, June 2, 1989 at the age of 76. She was born in Quincy, Ill. on January 22, 1913 to Allan and Mary Ann Warner. She was married to Harold B. Markham, Sr. on April 30 1932 in Quincy and together they came to Whatcom County in 1949. Mr. Markham preceded her in death in 1988. Lucille loved gardening and flowers. She was very active in the American Cancer Society, the local Republican Party work and the County Orthopedic Guild. She participated in the Sumas school lunch program and was a Church youth leader for a number of years for Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. Markham is survived by 1 daughter, Mary Ann Sorenson and husband Wayne of Bellingham; 1 son, Harold B. Markham, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Sumas; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; brother Paul Warner and wife Grace of Bremerton. She was preceded in death by a brother Roy Warner. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday June 6, 1989 at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church with Rev. John Ruhlman officiating. Interment will follow at Nooksack Cemetery. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
MARKHAM, Vilas, 96, a forty-five year resident of Bellingham, has died in Auburn, California. She was born in Spokane and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School there and Washington State (College) in Pullman. A highlight of her childhood was two years in Hawaii during World War I where her father was stationed in the Army. The family moved to Seattle in the thirties and built a house she designed. She joined the Seattle Mountaineers and hiked and climbed in mountains all over the West. She met her husband, Aaron, in the Mountaineers, and they were married in 1941. After two years in York, PA, where their first daughter was born, they returned to Seattle and had their second daughter. In 1952 the family moved to Bellingham, living on Lake Whatcom's north shore for 34 years. She was active in the Silver Beach Community Church for many years. Her faith was very important to her, and she and her husband made several trips to the Holy Land. After her husband died in 1986, she cared for her mother until she was 100 years old. During her last eight years in Bellingham, she lived at the Willows Retirement Community, where she took voice lessons. After her stroke in 1997 she moved to California to live with her daughter. All her life she enjoyed needlework, gardening, reading, music and keeping up with her extended family. Unable to read music after her stroke, she focused on playing music by ear, a gift she had all her life. She was cheerful and positive and enjoyed playing the piano in the nursing home until recently. She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Claire and George Scranton of Seattle and Jennifer and Robert Owens of Auburn, CA. Her grandchildren are Rachel Schoonmaker and husband Kevin of Wheaton, IL, Daniel Owens and wife Heather, serving as missionaries in SE Asia, Trever Scranton and wife Ann of Seattle, and Lindsey Scranton of Seattle. She has a great-grandson, David Schoonmaker, in Illinois, age 2. There will be a memorial service in Seattle at the Scranton home Saturday, April 17th at 11 a.m. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., April 19th at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Road, Ferndale, with coffee to follow. (From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 2004)
MARKHART, Homer, age 62 of 2307 C St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 24, (1963). Mr. Markhart was a lifetime resident of this community and was a retired retail clerk. He was a member of the Whatcom Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 151. Survived by his wife Katherine M.; two daughters, Mrs. Bob McClendon of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Mrs. Vernon Duim of this city; 1 son, Lester at home; 1 sister Mrs. Kitt Ohse, Idaho Falls, Idaho and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thurs., June 27 within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Rev. Donald Lamka, pastor of the Congregational Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.
MARKHART, Jack L., age 25, of 311 E. Holly, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, (1962). Mr. Markhart had been a life resident of Bellingham and a graduate of Bellingham High School. He was in the U.S. Navy stationed at Whidbey Island. He leaves to survive his parent, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Markhart; one brother, Lester; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Duim, all of this city, and Mrs. Pat McClendon of Myrtle Creek, Ore. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Congregational Church with Rev. Donald S. Lamka officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery under direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
MARKHART, Neal H., 86, Yakima, former Bellingham resident, died Wednesday May 27, 1992 in Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Yakima. Mr. Markhart was born in Bellingham, WA on April 28, 1906 to Bales and Veda (Reid) Markhart and was raised and educated there. On July 11, 1947 he was married to Myrtle Hansen in Seattle, WA and then moved to the Tillamook, OR area where they resided for 26 years. Neal was employed by the Oregon-Washington Sawmill in Garibaldi, OR until his retirement in 1971 when they moved to Yakima. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Markhart of Yakima; two brother, Lyle Markhart and Clifford Markhart both of Allen, WA and seven nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 Thursday June 4 at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham. Keith & Keith Funeral Home, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
MARKHART, Wesley B., age 73, of 1207 1/2 State Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, August 31, (1950). Surviving relatives include three sons, Lyle, of Vancouver, B.C., Neil, of Garibaldi, Orgeon, and Clifford, of San Bruno, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Gunn in Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. Kittie Ohse, of Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Carrie Fenstra, of Bellingham; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted, Saturday, September 2, at 3 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Lawrence officiating. Cremation.
MARKHART, Yvonne D. Collins, age 21, of 311 E. Holly, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 2, (1962). Mrs. Markhart had been a life resident of Bellingham and was secretary for the Whatcom County Industrial Development Council. She was a member of the Congregational Church, the Business and Professional Women's Club and a graduate of Bellingham High School. She leaves to survive her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Edward Collins of this city; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin of Carnation. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Congregational Church with Rev. Donald S. Lamka officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery under direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
MARKKANEN, Siri, age 45 years of 1522 Thirty-fifth Avenue, Seattle, passed away following a lingering illness, Monday, January 28, while visiting in Bellingham. Miss Markkanen was a physicist and a laboratory technician. Private services were conducted from the Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
MARKLEIN, Margery, 56, 1313 1/2 Railroad Ave., died last Wednesday (March 11, 1981) in a fire at her hotel residence. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Jones Funeral Home.
MARKO, Robert, age 62 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Seima Marko, 3204 Peabody Street, passed way at the family residence, Sunday, February 18, (1945) after a brief illness. Mr. Marko had been a resident of Whatcom county for the past 25 years and had recently been in the employ of the City Water department. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, two sisters, Mrs. Marie Fitzsimmons, of Santa Cruz, and Mrs. Emma Lisk, of Sacramento; also a step-father, Mr. Matthew Marko, of Modesto, Calif. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where Christian Science services will be read Saturday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Bay View.
MARKS, Hattie O., age 78, of 1700 James Street, passed away at her home Sunday morning, January 15, (1950) following an extended illness. Mrs. Marks had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Hardon, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Hilda Whitley, of Ellensburg; one sister, Mrs. Clara Betz, of Nebraska, and one brother, Charles Squires, of Kansas; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 18, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, with the Rev. Daniel Taylor officiating. Cremation.
MARKS, Samuel, 72, 2500 H Street, passed away at his residence, Friday, January 14, (1966). A 30 year resident of this community, Mr. Marks was a retired salesman for Bolster Real Estate Co.; a member of the First Baptist Church; and a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his widow, Elizabeth, at home; step-son, James A. Holding, City; two step-daughters, Mrs. Carol Avery, Seattle, and Mrs. Marjorie Burley, Parma Heights, Ohio; seven grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m. from Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Mr. Max Oliphant officiating. Cremation.
MARKSTROM, Bertha O., age 78 years, of 1713 G St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, January 21, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Markstrom had resided in Whatcom County for the past 65 years and was a member of the Champion Street Baptist Church. She leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Walda Olson, of Newton, B.C., one sister, Mrs. Martha Ericson; two nieces, Mrs. Charlotte Whitney and Miss Esther Ericson, all of this city. One nephew, Rev. Gordon Fredeen, of Turlock, California. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 23, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Clifford Dickau, pastor, officiating. Interment, Bayview Cemetery.
MARKUSEN, David H., age 18, of 270 14th, Blaine passed away Thurs. Aug. 18, (1977). David had been a lifetime resident of Blaine, was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Sr. class of Blaine High School and the Blaine High School wrestling team. He is survived by his father, Richard of Blaine, 1 brother, Brad at home, 2 sisters Tina of Blaine and Jan at home. Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Markusen of Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Peter Duggan Wed. Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery, under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKUSEN, Hans B., age 79, of 3112 Alderwood, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Jan. 6, (1952). Mr. Markusen had been a resident of this community for the past 49 years and was a retired farmer. Deceased had been a member of the Central Lutheran Church, and leaves to survive his widow, Mathilda, at home; one son, John E. of Whitehorn; three daughters, Mrs. Inga Hendrickson of Astoria, Ore., Mrs. Dorothy Berfield of Seattle, and Mrs. Helen Schwehm of Everett; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and one brother in Norway. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Pastor Oscar A. Jacobson Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 10:00 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be as follows: R. B. Hendrickson, W. G. Berfield, William Schwehm, Ole Jorgensen, Carl Jorgensen and Arthur Hansen.
MARKUSEN, John E. - Funeral services for John E. Markusen, 77, 5801 Church Road, Ferndale, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale. The Rev. Ron Knutson will officiate. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. He died Saturday (June 11, 1983) at a Lynden convalescent home. A commercial fisherman for many years, he was born in Bellingham and was a member of Triumph church. He had been a commercial fisherman all his life. He has fished Whatcom County, Puget Sound, and Alaska. He is survived by his wife Marie, three sons, Ron Markusen of Ferndale, Dick and his wife Fairalee Markusen of Blaine, Kenneth and his wife Pam Markusen of Blaine; one daughter Joanne Barnes and her husband Darrel of Lynden, three sisters Helen Schwehn and her husband Bill of Edmonds, WA; Inga Hendrickson and her husband Ralph of Astoria, Oregon; Dorothy Berfield of Seattle; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jun 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKUSEN, Marie, 83, an 80-year Whatcom County resident, died Tuesday (April 4, 1989) at the Lynden Christian Rest Home. Mrs. Markusen was born in Norway on Aug. 18, 1905. She married John E. Markusen Dec. 14, 1930, in Whatcom County. He died in June 1983. A son, Ronald Markusen, died in June 1988. She is survived by daughter Joanne M. Barnes and husband Darrel of Lynden; sons Dick Markusen and wife Fairalee of Blaine; Kenneth L. Markusen and wife Pam of Blaine; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters Jenny Samuelson and Olga Erwin of Ferndale, Emma Berge of Blaine. Funeral services will be Friday at Triumph Lutheran Church in Lynden, with the Rev. James Fugleberg officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Joanne M. Barnes of Lynden; two sons, Dick Markusen and Kenneth L. Markusen, both of Blaine; three sisters, Jenny Samuelson of Ferndale, Olga Erwin of Ferndale and Emma Berg of Blaine; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Apr 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKUSEN, Mathilda H., age 86, of 20002 3rd Ave. N.W. Seattle, passed away in that city Friday, November 6, (1964). A former 48 year resident of Custer and Bellingham, Mrs. Markusen had resided in Seattle for the past 12 years. She was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Survivors are one son, John E. Markusen of Blaine; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph B. Hendrickson of Astoria, Mrs. Wilson Schwehn and Mrs. W. G. Berfield of Seattle; one brother, Ole Jorgensen and one sister, Mrs. Coien both of Bellingham; ten grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Pastor Obed L. G. Vold Monday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
MARKUSEN, Richard Harlow, age 68 of Blaine, WA died at home on Sunday, May 16, 2003. He was born to John and Mary (Melseth) Markusen on February 24, 1935 and grew up on the farm at Pt. Whitehorn, WA. Dick graduated from Blaine High School in 1953. He then married Ruth Finkbonner in 1954. Dick was a commercial fisherman throughout his entire life fishing the waters of Southeast Alaska and throughout Puget Sound. He is survived by his son Brad Markusen and wife Sundie of Blaine; his two daughters Teena Markusen and Jana Markusen of Blaine; stepson Hale Hardt of Blaine; grandchildren Austin Markusen of Blaine, Cain Spaulding of Bellingham, Asialee Hill of Santa Monica, CA, Cole Markusen of Blaine and Axl Markusen of Blaine; great-grandchildren, Mariah and Journee Markusen of Branson, MO and River and Dalee Markusen of Blaine; sister Joanne Barnes and husband Darrell of Lynden; brother Kenneth Markusen and wife Pam of Blaine; numerous cousins nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his brother, Ronald Markusen, wife, Ruth and son David Markusen. Graveside funeral services will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKUSEN, Ronald O. - Lifelong Whatcom County resident Ronald O. Markusen, 55, of 2075 Vista Drive, Ferndale, died Friday (June 17, 1988) in Ferndale. Mr. Markusen was born in Bellingham on June 25, 1932. He had been a commercial fisherman. Survivors include three sons, Curt of Blaine, Gary of Bellingham and Mike of Cordova, Alaska; a daughter Julie Markusen of Palmer, Alaska; his mother Marie Markusen of Ferndale; two brothers Dick and Ken, both of Blaine; a sister Joanne Barnes of Lynden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jun 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKUSEN, Ruth, age 42, of 270 14th St., Blaine, passed away Aug. 21, (1977). Mrs. Markusen had been a resident of Whatcom Co. her entire lifetime and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Blaine. She is survived by her husband Richard, 1 son, Brad at home, 2 daughters; Tina of Blaine and Jan at Home; 2 brothers Richard Finkbonner and Henry Finkbonner, both of Ferndale; 2 sisters Irene Jernigan of Blaine and Lucy Willett of B'ham; 2 grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Peter Duggan Wed. Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKUSON, Ariel Lee, age 39, of Phelan, Calif., were held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1987 at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. George Rodenberger officiating. Cremation. A member of the Baptist Church in Phelan, Calif., she graduated in 1966 from Bellingham High School and is survived by her parents, Lois and Samuel Woodell of Bellingham; six sisters, Susan and husband, Don Riffe of Bellingham, Marie and husband, John Blakesley of Ferndale, Rae and husband Jerry Andriff of Ferndale, Robin Peterson of Bellingham, Georgia and husband, Phil VanHorn of Seattle and Susan Mattingley of Bellingham [yes, 2 sisters named Susan]; four brothers, Thomas and wife, Beth Woodell of Acme, James and wife, Susan Woodell of Bellingham and Noel and wife, Erin Woodell of Ferndale; numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Westside Journal, Jan. 21, 1987)
MARKUSON, Fred A., 42, husband of the late Ariel Lee Markuson, a former Bellingham resident, died recently in California. He was a member of the Baptist church in Phelan, Calif. Survivors include his parents, Diane and Leroy Moen of Bothell. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 20, 1987) at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. George Rodenberger officiating. The body will be cremated.
MARKUSSEN, Nils, age 87, of 1506 G St., passed away Sunday, August 29, (1965). Mr. Markussen was a resident of this city many years and was a member of the Sons of Norway Wergland Lodge No. 21. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 1 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Pastor E. E. Olsenius officiating. Cremation.
MARKWOOD, Edna E. - Graveside service for Edna E. Markwood, age 80, of 700 32nd St., will be Mon. July 26 at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Markwood passed away Fri. July 23, 1982. She is survived by her husband Frank; 1 son, Ronald F. & wife Sharon Markwood of Vancouver, Wa.; 2 daughters, LaVonne & husband Duane Haug of City, Lorraine & husband Larry Eagan of Arlington; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Clarence Anderson & Leonard Anderson, both of City; 1 sister, Judith Tradal of Seattle; numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Markwood had been a lifetime resident of this city. Jones Funeral Home.
MARKWOOD, Frank G. - Graveside service for Frank G. Markwood, age 84 of 700 32nd St., will be Mon. Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park, with Susan Briehl, pastor & Martin Wells, pastor, officiating. Mr. Markwood passed away Thurs. Aug. 12, 1982. A lifetime resident of this community he was a member of Retail Clerks Union. [He] is survived by 1 son, Ronald F. & wife Sharron Markwood of Vancouver, Wa.; 2 daughters, LaVonne & husband Duane Haug of City and Lorraine & husband Larry Eagan of Arlington; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Lawrence & wife Alma Markwood of Yakima; 1 sister, Frances Palesky of Yakima. Jones Funeral Home.
MARKWOOD, HannaBelle - Funeral service for HannaBelle Markwood, age 78 of 2808 Patton St., will be Tues. April 20 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Pastor R. L. Christensen of Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery. Mrs. Markwood passed away Fri. April 16, 1982. She is survived by 2 sons, Wally & wife Delores Markwood of City and Darrell & wife Nancy Markwood of City; 3 daughters, Wilhelmine & husband Roland Van Luven of Olympia, Berdine & husband Carl Westman of City, Carman & husband Dick Jensen of City; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her aunt Mabel Hanks of City. A resident of this community for the past 73 years, she was a member of First Christian Church in Yakima. Jones Funeral Home.
MARKWORTH, Elizabeth, age 76 of 409 York St., passed away Dec. 2, (1975). Mrs. Markworth had been a resident of this community since 1919, was a member of the Church of the Assumption, a past president of the North American Association, past president of Bellingham WWI Auxiliary, past chief of Bellingham Pythian Sisters, organizer and past advisor of the Bellingham Pythian Sunshine Girls, charter member, past president and past mother of Bellingham Eagles Auxiliary No. 31, charger member of the Catholic Daughters of America, San Diego, Calif., past president of VFW Chula Vista, Calif., past commander, state chaplain and past president of Western Washington Bellingham Club 848, Past Presidents Club of Navy Mothers Club of America, member of the Senior Citizens Activity Center and Rebekah Lodge No. 43. Surviving son, Carl G. Markworth of Springfield, Oregon; 6 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Agnes Johnson of Seattle; 2 brothers, Thomas McMahon of Seattle and Edward R. McMahon of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Patrick Callahan celebrant. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
MARKWORTH, Henry G. - Graveside service for Henry G. Markworth, age 91, of 2625 W. Maplewood, will be Mon. April 6, 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Mr. Markworth passed away Mon. March 30, 1987. A lifetime Whatcom County resident he was a member of the Building Service Employees Union No. 120 and is survived by his daughter, Betty J. & husband Edgar Dunn of City; 3 grandsons, Michael Dunn of Federal Way, Allen & wife Nancy Dunn of Renton, Jeremy & wife Suzanne Dunn of City; great granddaughter, Lindsey Ann Dunn of Renton. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Feb. 24, 1896]
MARKWORTH, Margaret, age 77, of 2625 W. Maplewood ave., died Sun. March 15, 1981. A resident of this community since 1907 she was a member of Senior Citizen Center; retired member of Service Employees Union No. 120 and is survived by her husband Henry G.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Betty J. and her husband Edgar Dunn of City; 3 grandsons, Michael, Allen & Jeremy; 1 brother, Harry & his wife Hazel DeVries; 3 sisters, Mrs. Tess & husband Marvin Hovde, Mrs. Alma & husband George Ludwigson, all of Bellingham, Mrs. Monty & her husband Alf Schulberg of Sedro Woolley; numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside service Thurs. March 19, 2 p.m., Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

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