RAAB, Peter Michael 12-24-47/8-23-97 - Peter passed away on Saturday morning August 23, 1997. For nearly two years he was unwavering in his twofold battle against cancer and the threats to his family fortune. During his life he stood for what was good, right and fair. A powerful man by his presence alone, with a deep voice and rugged manner, he stood tall amongst the crowd with the strength of his convictions. Peter accomplished in his short lifetime what everyone dreams of having; true love, a wonderful son, reasonable wealth and genuine peace and happiness. He served briefly in the navy during the Vietnam era, and traveled widely in the U.S. and Mexico. He graduated from Western Washington University in Business and Latin American Studies. Peter lived a life of adventure, always seeking the edge and exploring new territory. He was passionate about driving high performance cars over great distances and breeding Tennessee walking horses. He established an international trading company, Peregrine Traders, Inc., many years ago, when such ideas were new and just emerging. Shortly afterwards he was co-founder of Nielsen Brothers, Inc., a Bellingham based timber and development company. Peter was born December 24, 1947 in Seattle, WA to Robert James and Betty Ann (Robinson) Raab. He married Vidette Davoli May 3 1992 in Seattle, WA. Peter is survived by his wife, Vidette Davoli-Raab; brother, Anthony Robert Raab; and sister, Penelope Pat Raab. The Raab family is deeply grateful to all who lovingly helped and supported him during his final months. The riches of Peter's soul and the breadth of his wisdom will remain forever with his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Church of the Assumption at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 1997. An old fashioned wake, in celebration of Peter's life, will be held at the family home following the funeral. Everyone, with the exception of owners and employees of Nielsen Brothers, Inc. is welcome to attend all services. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home, Bellingham, WA.

RADCLIFFE, Margaret S., 76, formerly of Washington Square, 2501 E St., died Monday (Dec. 13, 1982). She was born March 22, 1906, in Austin, Penn. She was a retired employee of American Telephone & Telegraph. She was a member of First Christian Church, Moose Lodge 493, Bellingham Senior Activity Center and Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include 1 daughter, Edith G. and husband Arnold Wood of City; 12 grandchildren John, Thomas, Timothy, Robert, Bill, Pat, Peggy, Carol, Cindy, Cathy, Julie and Nancy and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RADDER, Clyde William, 68, a lifelong Whatcom County resident, died Friday (Nov. 9, 1984) at a local convalescent center. His home had been at 588 Larrabee Road. He was born Jan. 16, 1916, in Lynden. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Lynden, and worked as the maintenance supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital for 14 years. Surviving are his wife, Grace; one son; two daughters; seven grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Justin Garvey officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Nov 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RADDER, Lawrence Mr., age 76, died at his Sumas area home on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 while surrounded by family and friends. He bravely fought a very aggressive cancer for over a year. Born May 28, 1927 in Lynden, Washington to Cornelius and Sadie (Heeringa) Radder, the 3rd of 5 children. Mick attended schools in the Lynden and Meridian School Districts. In 1946 he met his sweetheart, Lavawn Smith, and they married on June 8, 1948. They have been together for 56 years. To them were born 8 children, 18 grand-children, and 5 great-grandchildren. The Radders farmed in the Clearbrook area where they raised Holsteins and Appaloosa horses. He also enjoyed working for the last 10 years with the Sumas branch of U.S. Duty Free. Mick is survived by his wife Lavawn; 5 treasured great-granddaughters; 19 beloved grandchildren; proud children Linda (Bill) Davis, Lorna (Jim) Ackerman, Marilyn (Marcus) Burton, Ed (Theresa Powers) Radder, Virginia Radder, Wayne (Lisa Bech) Radder, Helen (Ed) Schlotfeldt, and Susan (Tony) Skorjanc. He is also survived by one sister Betty (Irwin) Engler, and Two brothers Ron "Bud" (Shirley) Radder and Clayton "Bob" Radder, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you never went alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Kermit (Donny) Radder and Elmer Radder. The family would like to also recognize the special unconditional love shown by their friends Dewey, Mickie, and Bill Kamphouse, and the crew of the Sumas Ambulance. Visitation hours will be from 1 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 30, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 1, 2003 at 2 p.m., at the Nooksack Reformed Church, on the Breckenridge Road, in Nooksack. Burial will follow at the Nooksack Cemetery. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Apr 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RADDER, Leonard, age 66, of Lynden, Rt. 2, passed away at his home Sunday, May 8, following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Dena; one daughter, Mrs. Jeannette Nobach of Deming; two sons, Lowell of Lynden Rt.2, Marvin of Nooksack; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Cornelius of Sumas, William of Lynden Rt. 2, Peter of Everson; six sisters, Mrs. George Haveman, Mrs. Gerrit Noteboom, Mrs. Jack Troost, Mrs. Lupe DeKoster, Mrs. Bert Bruner, all of Lynden, Mrs. John Kroontje of Everson. The remains rest at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Final arrangements will be made later.

RADE, Vincent D. - Lifetime Bellingham resident, Vincent D. Rade, passed away Aug. 1, 1997. He was 82. Born February 16, 1915 to John and Dora Rade. He married Vivian Thompson in Bellingham July 15, 1947. After graduating from Fairhaven High School he was a commercial fisherman for many years. He retired from Brooks Lumber in 1980. Vince was never idle. He had boundless energy. He was a free spirit who enjoyed fishing, hunting, clam digging, being at the waterfront. He would look forward to picking blackberries and mushrooms. Took pride in yard care and tending to his vegetable garden, sharing his bounty with family and friends. He enjoyed grocery shopping and was a great cook. He could face a challenge and complete the task. A handyman who repaired everything, his sense of humor was unique which brought his family laughter. Vince was very knowledgeable and enjoyed listening to music. There was a soft tender side of Vince not often seen by others. He would shed tears and feel compassion during family needs. He could sense of problem before it was shared. Although his past year has been difficult, it was a year of sharing love and quality time. We have no regrets. Vince was amazing during his continuing loss of strength. He was determined to stay on his feet and this determination kept him on his feet - to the end. He did not complain during this decline, he was frustrated with a body that would no longer allow him to do what his sharp, intelligent mind and youthful spirit wanted to do, who was to GO and DO! Vince was preceded in death by his brother, Nick Rade. Survivors include his beloved wife, Vivian, of the family home; a daughter, Sharon D. Wagner of Bellingham; granddaughter, Dawn and husband Brian Mankle of Bellingham; great-grandsons, Brandon and Brett; sisters Lou Hairston of Phoenix, AZ, Catherine and husband Harold Whitman of Port Townsend; sister-in-law Mary Rade of Tacoma; nieces, nephews and cousins. Vince was grateful for his wife's quiet loving support. He admired his daughter's courage and ability. His granddaughter was his "little girl" and she adored her Papa. Brian was as his own son, and he was so proud of Brandon and Brett. Vince was in a care facility just one night. He was like a fish out of water. A bird without wings. His daughter promised to bring him home. The day he died was a good day for him. He felt more strength and encouraged with hope in his weak heart. He passed away quickly into the arms of the Lord. And now, he is really HOME, a perfect place of peace and love. Special appreciation is expressed to neighbors and friends who cared, helped and prayed during his time. Graveside services at Bayview Cemetery, Tuesday, August 5, at 1:00 p.m. Retired pastor, respected friend, Mamie Kunkle officiating. Jones-Homes Funeral Home.

RADKE, Elsie L., age 86 of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Sun., May 14, 1978. Mrs. Radke was a 35 year resident of this community. A retired employee of the Whatcom County Hospital and a member of Free-Methodist Church, she is survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, Elmer and Darlene Radke of Ferndale, 1 daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Selma and Floyd Temple, Green Bay, Wis. 1 brother Edwin Buchholz of San Jose, Calif. 1 sister Mrs. Emma Coville of Kalamazoo, Mich. 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by the Reverend A. R. Rumppe, Wed., May 17, 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RADONSKI, Anna, 75, of Clipper, resident of Whatcom county for the past forty years, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday morning (Sept. 4, 1945) after a lingering illness. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church at Clipper. Surviving are five daughters and three sons, Mrs. Josephine Peterson and Mrs. Polly Smith, of Clipper, Mrs. Josie Rothenbuhler, of Bellingham, Mrs. Helen Gates, of Bremerton, Mrs. Sophia Briggs, of Concrete, Stanley Radonski, of Van Zandt, Joseph Radonski, of Blaine, and Anthony Radonski, of Renton; sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, John and Charles Gerner [Gorne] in Minnesota. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home where funeral arrangements are being made.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 5, 1945)

RAFFO, Carl A., 63, 5310 Mission Road, died Saturday (March 24, 1985) in a local hospital. He was a Whatcom County resident for 32 years and a leader of local 4-H youth groups for 25 years. Mr. Raffo was born July 16, 1921, in Daily City, Calif. He and his wife, Nadine, were married May 27, 1938 in San Francisco. He is survived by his wife; sons Karl of Sumas, Roy of Maple Falls, and Nick of Bellingham; daughters Kerrie Northington of Everson and Windy Martin of Bellingham; a niece; a nephew; and 14 grandchildren. Graveside Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Ten Mile Cemetery with arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAFFO, Karl Irving of 6107 Reese Hill Road, Sumas, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1993 at his home. He was 51. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ten Mile Cemetery in Lynden with Pastor Jim Williams officiating. He was born April 6 1941 in San Francisco, Calif. to Carl and Nadine Raffo. He lived in Whatcom County for 42 years and married Olive Reed in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 1, 1992. Mr. Raffo worked for Intalco Aluminum Corp for 25 years and served in the Navy in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Olive Raffo of the family home; his mother Nadine Raffo of Bellingham; a son Kevin Raffo of Idaho; a daughter Summer Raffo of Arlington, Wash.; sisters Kearrie Northington and husband David of Everson, and Windy White and husband Robert of Bellingham; brother Roy Raffo and wife Vickie of Maple Falls, and Nick Raffo of Bellingham; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAFFO, Nadine Vivian, age 74 of Bellingham, Whatcom County resident for 49 years, died on Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at home. She was born January 9, 1922 in Ferndale. For 13 years she was a foster parent; loved to take care of people; and was very giving. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Raffo on March 25, 1985; two sons, Karl Raffo and Dallas Raffo. Mrs. Raffo is survived by two daughters, Kearrie Northington and husband David of Everson, Windy White and husband Robert of Bellingham; two sons, Roy Raffo of Bellingham, and Nick Raffo of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held Saturday, September 21, 1996 at 1 p.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery with Rev. Jim Williams officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Sep 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAFFO, Nick, age 54, passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, July 2, 2006. He was born in Whatcom County on December 3, 1951 to Carol and Nadine (Wolf) Raffo. Nick had worked for many years as a farmer and herdsman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers, Karl, Dallas, and Roy. Nick is survived by his siters Kearrie (David) Nothington and Windy (Robert) White; and nieces and nephews Dena, Misty, Cindy, Terra, Shelbi, Dykota, Hether, Tony, Dasie, and Summer. The family would like to extend their special thanks to St. Joseph's Hospital's 4th floor south (Adrian and the crew). Their care for Nick was exceptional and greatly appreciated.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAFFO, Roy C., 52, passed away Wed. Feb. 13, 2002. He is survived by his three children: Heather, Daisy & Tony two sisters & one brother. A graveside service will be Thurs., Feb. 21, 1 p.m., at Ten Mile Cemetery, 6268 Medcalf Rd., Bellingham. Rev. Jim Williams officiating. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Feb 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAFTER, Claude E. Jr., 66, of Bellingham died Thursday (Sept. 26, 1991) at Sehome Park Care Center. Mr. Rafter was born March 23, 1925 in Seattle to Claude and Hazel McNulty Rafter. He served three years in the U.S. Coast Guard in WWII, and earned three combat awards, including the Bronze Star. He move to Whatcom County in 1982 from Seattle, where he was a contractor in a concrete construction business. Survivors include his mother, Hazel Rafter of Bellingham; daughters, Pam Ford and Robin McMahon, both of Centralia; son, Michael Rafter of Lyle; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

RAGAN, Virginia - A memorial service for Virginia "Ginny" E. (Moen) Ragan of Bellingham will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Central Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Mrs. Ragan died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at her home. She was 74. Born June 2, 1925, to Elmer and Emelia (Lindenthal) Moen in Bellingham, she was a lifetime Bellingham resident and a 1943 Bellingham High School graduate. Mrs. Ragan worked as a telephone operator for Pacific Northwest Bell from 1943 to 1951. In 1947, she married Doug Ragan. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and traveling. Survivors include her husband, of the family home sons Allen Ragan of Mill Creek and Steven Ragan of Sarasota, Fla. daughter Linda Ruthrauff of Bellingham sister Mary Jane Moen of Bellingham and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

RAGER, Nancy Louise - A service for Nancy Louise Rager of 760 Chuckanut Shore Road will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at her residence. Ms. Rager died in a drowning accident Monday, May 26, 1997. She was 39. Born Dec. 16, 1957, in New York City, she was a local resident since 1990. Ms. Rager held a bachelor's degree in forestly from the University of Washington and a master's degree in computer science from the University of California at Davis. She worked as a computer programmer trainer. She enjoyed kayaking in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans and climbed Mount Kilmanjaro twice. Survivors include her partner Debra Salazar of Bellingham, close friend Anita Derry of Portland, Ore., and brother John Rager of Amherst, Mass.

RAHM, Olga W., 81, passed away at her home in Ferndale, Monday, December 17, 2001. Born in Stockholms, South Dakota on February 10, 1920. Her family moved to Minnesota when she was a small child. She attended a one-room grade school and graduated from high school in a nearby town. After finishing a course at Bethel College in St. Paul, MN, she moved to Spokane, where she worked and also got a degree from Whitworth College. Omak, WA became her next home where she taught for four years in high school before moving to Ferndale where she finished her teaching career at Ferndale High School. She is survived by husband, Einar of the family home sister, Ruby Lavalle of Spokane 4 nephews: Mike McGlenn of Bellingham, Mark McGlenn of LaConner, Russell McGlenn of Minnesota and Richard LaValle of Portland, OR. She enjoyed traveling, especially visiting family and friends in the Midwest. She also enjoyed traveling to many historical sites and touring destinations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Several trips were made to Europe to visit relatives, and to Sweden, parts of Norway, Denmark, Britain, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland. She was active at Northwest Baptist Church in Bellingham, teaching youth and adult classes for many years. She was a member of ADK and the Retired Teacher's Organization. She served on the board of Lake Retreat Camp and Conference Center for many years and also served in several other capacities such as Director of the annual Senior Citizen's Camp. A Committal Service will be Friday, December 21, 2:00PM, at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. A Memorial ervice will be Monday, December 31, 12:00PM, Northwest Baptist Church, 3545 Northwest Rd., Bellingham. Arrangements by Ferndale Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAHRICH, Lawrence W. – A celebration of life for Lawrence William Rahrich of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jerns Funeral Chapel. Mr. Rahrich died Sunday, Oct 1, 2000 at his home. He was 50. Mr. Rahrich was born April 4, 1950 to Leo R. and Amy A. (Lain) Rahrich in Renton. He loved playing his guitar, camping and fishing. He also loved animals. Survivors include his wife, Karen (Rea) Rahrich of the family home; son Gabriel M. Rahrich of Bellingham; and mother of Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RALSTIN, David Allen of 636 Clark Road died at home Friday, Jan. 31, 1997. He was 53. Services will be held in Los Gatos, Calif. Born June 18, 1943, in Enid, Okla., Mr. Ralstin married Kathryn Fields on Nov. 4, 1978, in Santa Cruz, Calif. He attended San Francisco State University and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. A builder and developer, he lived in Bellingham since 1993. He was a member of St. Francis Yacht Club and enjoyed traveling and fishing. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham, son Ryan Ralstin of Bellingham, daughters Rachele Ralstin of San Jose, Calif., and Carolyn Mayeda of Oakhurst, Calif.; his mother, Jacqualine Ralstin of Los Gatos; brother Danny Ralstin of Cheney, Kan.; sisters Becky Rose of Danville, Calif., Debbie McRoberts of Roseville, Calif., and Leah Bergen of Medina, Minn.; one grandchild. There are numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Darling Fischer Funeral Home in Los Gatos.

RALSTON, Mary L. - Services for Mary L. Ralston, 1801 H St., will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Church of the Assumption, with the Rev. Paul Dalton officiating. Mrs. Ralston died Thursday (Dec. 5, 1985) at her home. She was 81. Mrs. Ralston had been a local resident since 1930. She was a member of Church of the Assumption and the Catholic Daughters of America and was a graduate of a nursing program formerly offered at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Ralston enjoyed fishing and camping. Survivors include three nephews, including William and Ronald Tamcke; and two nieces, including Mary Ann Strever of Bellingham. Christian prayer service for Mrs. Ralston will be 7 p.m. Monday at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RALSTON, Ralph, age 71, resided at 1801 H St., passed away in a local convalescent center Aug. 1, (1977). Been a lifetime resident of Bellingham and was employed at Mills Electric for more than 40 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 1585 and of the IBEW Local 191. He leaves to survive his wife Mary Ralston of Bellingham, 2 nieces, Betty Robertson of Calif. and Mary Ann Strever of Bellingham; 4 nephews, William Tamcke, Ronald and Robert all of Bellingham and John Chinn of Calif. Funeral services will be held Thurs. Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMBO, Cedric Thomas (Tom) Jr. aged 52, passed away suddenly April 21st in Florida. Tom was born Dec 16, 1953, in Medford, Oregon to Dr. Cedric Rambo and Dorothy (Munro) Rambo. As a child, Tom developed a love of boating and became a Sea Scout while attending Sehome High School. He then enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA, where he received training in anti-submarine warfare and served as a rescue swimmer until his honorable discharge in 1981. Tom returned to Bellingham with his wife and daughter where he accepted a job in management with Fred Meyer before going into real estate. Following the death of his much loved mother, Tom moved to the Florida Keys to be near his father, where he was able to fulfill his life-long love of sailing by living aboard his sailboat The Wanderer. Tom lived life fully and had many passions. He was a voracious reader and loved crossword puzzles, fishing, warm weather and a cold beer. Tom made friends easily wherever he went with his huge heart, ready smile, quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. He was funloving, energetic, and the light of our family gatherings. His great nature and warm smile will be sorely missed. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy, and his father-in-law, Bruce Geleynse. He is survived by his father, Dr. Cedric Rambo of Key Largo, FL; his brother Dr. William Rambo; sister-in-law Arlene and niece Rebecca, of Ashburn, VA; his sister Patty (Rambo) Johnston, brother-in-law Robert and nephews Scott and Kendall Bucklin; his daughter Amy (Rambo) Palmby, son-in-law Rick and grandson Kaleb; his friend and former wife Jan Rambo, all of Bellingham. He also leaves behind his boyhood friends Lee Freeman, Doug Haskins, and Mark Newton, also of Bellingham, along with many other friends here, Wenatchee and the Florida Keys. He will forever remain in our hearts and memories. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, Jun 7 at 6 p.m. at Squalicum Harbor Boathouse. Refreshments and food will be served.
(The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMELLA, Dreama Ellen died Dec. 31, 1997, at her home in Bellingham. She was 61. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home in Bellingham. Mrs. Ramella was born on Oct 4, 1936, in Long Acre, W. Va., to Benjamin and Alla (Aliff) Canterbury. Prior to coming to Bellingham in 1983, she had lived in Maryland. Relatives include her children, Steven Newhouse and Mack Newhouse, both of Bellingham; Melissa Miller of Kendall, Ruth Rowles of Flintstone, Md., and Diana Ramella of Bellingham; loving companion John Ramella of Bellingham and numerous brothers and sisters in West Virginia.

RAMELLA, John L. - A graveside service for John L. Ramella Jr. of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, with military honors by Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. Mr. Ramella died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 64. Born Oct. 12, 1935, to John L. and Dora (Zorro) Ramella Sr. in Fayetteville, W.V., he moved from Maryland to Whatcom County seven years ago. Mr. Ramella served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He later worked as an auto parts sales manager. Mr. Ramella married Dreama Canterbury. She died in 1998. A son, Steven Newhouse, died in 1999. Survivors include daughters Dianna Ramella of Bellingham, Melissa Miller of Maple Falls and Ruthie Rowles of Flintstone, Md.; son Mack Newhouse of Bellingham; sisters Linda of Texas, AnnaMarie of West Virginia and Nidia of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMERMAN, Grace - A memorial service for Grace Ramerman of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Geneva Community Church with the Rev. William Gilfillan officiating. Mrs. Ramerman died Wednesday, June 11, 1997. She was 75. Born Nov. 21, 1922, to Abel and Jennie Dyke Brink in Lynden, she married Allan Ramerman there on Oct. 14, 1944. Mrs. Ramerman was a member of Geneva Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996. Survivors include son Gerald Ramerman of Bellingham; daughters Beverlee Leeper of Houston and Joyce Benthein of Bellingham; brothers Gordon Brink and Alfred Brink, both of Lynden; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

RAMIREZ, Eleuterio - Visitation for Eleuterio Ramirez of Lynden will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, followed by burial in Ten Mile Cemetery. Mr. Ramirez died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at his home. He was 76.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMSAY, Florence S., age 75, of 656 LeRoy Place, passed away Thurs., Dec. 19, (1985). Mrs. Ramsey (sic) had been a life resident of Bellingham except for 12 years living in Seattle and was preceded in death by her husband Ira in May of 1984. She was a member of the Maple Leaf Chapter OES. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Raymond of City and Robin of Grand Junction, Colorado; 2 grandchildren, Todd and Lance Ramsey (sic); 1 sister, June Ewing; 3 brothers, Kay, Walt & Jon Goodman, all of this city; numerous nieces and nephews. At her request there will be no services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMSAY, Ira R., 74, a longtime resident of Whatcom County, died Tuesday (May 15, 1984) in Bellingham. He was born here Nov. 2, 1909 and left the area later, but returned about 10 years ago. He lived at 2901 Elm St. He was a retired air cargo supervisor for United Air Lines and was a member of Bellingham Lodge 44, AF&AM and the Bellingham Scottish Rite bodies. Surviving are his wife Florence S. Ramsay, two sons, two grandchildren, two brothers and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Dalton officiating. The body will be cremated and the ashes place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMSEY, Kenneth - Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday for Kenneth Ramsey, 54, a former resident of Whatcom County. He died Nov. 8, (1983) in Anaheim, Calif. The Rev. Norval Bunch will officiate at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of the Bellingham post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was retired from the Air Force. He is survived by two sons Richard in Hawaii and Kevin in the U.S. Coast Guard; three daughters Trudi Lassiter in New York, Traci in Everett, Renee in Ferndale; his mother Lila; one sister Joyce Connors in Vancouver, B.C. and one grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Nov 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMSEY, Robert, age 87, formerly of Bremerton, passed away in a local nursing home Thursday, March 18, (1976). Mr. Ramsey was born in Beaver City, Neb., and had been a resident of Surrey, B.C. prior to moving to Bellingham in 1975. Surviving are his wife Winona of Bellingham; three sisters, Nola Cummings of Oregon, Jeanne Virtue and Winnie Sherwood both of Bremerton; several nieces and nephews including Joan Ogden of Bellingham. Services will be held Monday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m. in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel with Major John Rocheleau officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMSEY, Winona G. - Graveside services for Winona G. Ramsey, age 90 of 680 Sterling Dr., will be Tues., Aug. 11, 3 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Mrs. Ramsey passed away Sat. Aug. 8, 1981. She is survived by 1 cousin, Harold Ogden Prosser of Portland, Oregon; 2 nieces, Joan Ogden of City, Maxine Cameron Reed of Springfield, Oregon; 3 nephews, George Ogden of Santa Barbara, Calif., Val Cameron of Spokane, and Ogden Cameron of McMinnville, Oregon; 2 great nieces, Patricia Mickelson of Langley, WA, and Dorothy Bondy of Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Ramsey had been a resident of this community for the past 8 years. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Aug 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMSTEAD, June M., age 75, died August 4, 1997 in Bellingham. She is survived by her daughter, Jill Ramstead, Blaine; son and daughter in law, Erik and Amy Ramstead, Everson, WA; granddaughters, Sarah Bressler; Erika and Lauren Ramstead; grandson, Peter Bressler; sister-in-law, C. Jeannette Peterson; niece Jana Claire Peterson, both of Blaine; grandniece, Shannon Dunn, Birch Bay; longtime friend, Gerald Swanson, Birch Bay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Ramstead in 1981. June was a resident of Birch Point where she enjoyed her family and friends, and the beach. She was a model in her early years and worked for the Telephone Company, at the Bellingham Herald and Georgia Pacific before starting a family. June was a member of the Freja Club in conjunction with Stafholt Auxiliary, Cancer Auxiliary of Whatcom County, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, former vice president of the Whatcom County Orthopedic Guild. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 7, 1997, 2:00 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale. The Reverend Don Walter, officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

RANDALL, Carol Ann (Wixson), 63, of Sumas, formerly of Snohomish County died Mar. 31, 1997 at Skagit Valley Convalescent Center. She was born March 22, 1934 in Kirkland, WA. She graduated from Snohomish High School in 1953. She was a homemaker most of her life, only later becoming a certified nurses aide. On March 1, 1954, she married the late Kermit C. E. Randall in Snohomish, making their first home in Lake Stevens, WA. Survivors include two sons, Tully D. and (Mary) of Sultan and their children, Jamie and KaCey, Dane C. of Sumas; two daughters, Wendy L. and (Robert E.) Minnieweather of Port Orchard and their children, Vicki and Robert, Jr., Krista F. Randall of Sumas; one sister, Beverly Graves of Everett; and her father Chester E. Wixson of Everett; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby M. (Haugen) Wixson and her brother, Wallace Wixson. Visitation Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, April 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

RANDELL, June Irene, of Blaine, passed away on Dec 20 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her husband Jacob (Randy), sister Mary and husband Charles Miles of Santa Rosa, Calif, and grandson Timothy of Michigan. She is survived by brother Jack and wife Gloria Eastman of Blaine and brother Glen and wife Aline Eastman of Custer. Her four children also survive her: Donna and husband Dave Ammon of Charlotte, Michigan, Patsy and husband Gary LaBree of Omak, Tim and wife Kathy Randell of Ferndale, and Joe and wife Joanne Randell of Bellingham, many grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. June was born in Blaine and loved the town and its people. In 1945, she married Jacob Randell who was stationed in Blaine and serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force at Boundary Bay Airport. She and her husband took years of dance lessons and loved dancing and music. She was an avid gardener and card player. She loved the water and spent many days boating the islands and walking the beaches. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. At her request, there will be no service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RANDOLPH, George Henry, age 90, of Bellingham, passed away Wed., Apr. 23, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born May 27, 1906, in Douglas, AZ to George and Lottie (Orozco) Randolph and had been a Whatcom County resident for 31 years. Married Marie Cully on Oct. 16, 1937, in Bellingham. Mr. Randolph retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years of service, was a member of the Fleet Reserve in Bellingham and member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #479, in Everett. Survived by his wife, Marie A. Randolph of the family home; brother, Leo A. Randolph of San Pedro, CA; nephews: Leo Randolph, George, Lyn & Neal Randolph all of San Pedro, CA; and numerous other family members. There will be no service at Mr. Randolph's request. Inurnment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

RANDOLPH, Jessie Fremont, aged 82 years, passed away at the home of her daughter at Van Zandt, Saturday, March 8, (1941) following a short illness. Mrs. Randolph had resided at Van Zandt for the past twenty-five years and leaves the following survivors: one son, Cyrus at San Francisco; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel J. Loop, Van Zandt, Wash., Mrs. Michael J. Kearney and Mrs. Roy Ebbert at Seattle; nine grand and six great-grandchildren; four (sic) sisters, Mrs. Aurilla Yost in Iowa, Mrs. Myrtle Reed, and Mrs. Clara Smith at Corbett, Ore.; one brother, Eugene Kincaid in Texas. Services were conducted at the Van Zandt Nazarene Church by the Rev. John Frazier Tuesday, March 11 at 3 p.m. Cremation at Harlow-Hollingsworth.

RANEY, Dorothy Jane McVeigh was born on June 7, 1923 in Oskaloosa, Iowa and died a citizen of the world on March 30, 2007. During her life she lived on the east and west coasts of the U.S., in Europe and Asia, and she traveled extensively in pursuit of beauty and a personal understanding of the world. Although in some ways she remained a strong, quiet mid-westerner, she also developed a global outlook through her abiding passion and commitment to the life of the Earth and its people. Jane was the second daughter born to Dorothy Simmons McVeigh and Henry Hancock McVeigh. After leaving Iowa they moved several times in the midwest and California and then settled in Spokane, Washington. Her mother spoke of hearing school children running home for lunch outside the Mercy Hospital in the days following her birth and perhaps because of this early influence Jane always loved school. In June 1941 Jane graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane then entered Mills College as a Trustees Scholar that fall. While earning a BA in Art History she also volunteered as a Red Cross nurse's aid, attended some of the first meetings of the United Nations Organization in San Francisco, and became a member of the San Francisco Potters' Guild. Her ceramic work was exhibited in several museums in the Bay Area. In April 1945 as student body president, she christened the Liberty Ship "Mills Victory." In June 1945 June graduated Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation she moved to New York City to attend the Art Student's League, studying figure and composition under Howard Trafton. In 1947 Jane was hired by Washington State College in Pullman as an instructor in drawing, composition, jewelry and ceramics.
During this period she enticed our father, Franklin Chalmers Raney, into her art studio by means of fresh popcorn. They were married in Spokane in 1948. During the next six years they moved from Spokane to Ithaca, NY; to Landsburgh, Germany during the Korean war; to Pleasant Hill, CA; and finally Davis, CA in 1954, acquiring four children along the way. Jane obtained a teaching credential at UC Davis and taught art at nearby Vacaville High School until the family moved to Bellingham in 1966. In Bellingham Jane worked as a substitute teacher and as a real estate broker with Lakeway Realty, Morris Piha Realty and Walston Realty until retiring. She and Frank were divorced in 1975. Jane was a longtime active member of First Presbyterian, St. James Presbyterian and most recently the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. Years of singing in church choirs brought her much joy and peace of mind. Painting, sketching, traveling, knitting, reading, gardening, political activities and treasuring her family and many friends willed her life with contentment. Jane loved the Earth – its living creature and plants – and actively campaigned for peach and justice for its people. She supported the Democratic Party, the League of Women Voters, the Audubon Society, The Sierra Club, Amnesty International Greenpeace and many other planet-sustaining organizations. The Red Cross received more than sixty pints of her blood over the years. Her many letters to the editor were a delight to her friends and family – she reserved her anger for political leadership gone awry but was endlessly patient with people. Jane's service as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines from 1984 to 1986 exemplified her commitment to world peace and led her to new understandings of economic and social injustice and the evanescence of life. With sad hearts we wish you to know that our beloved mother Jane died serenely. Towards the end she was surrounded by all her children and was cared for gently and with love by Hospice and the angels at Fairhaven Estates, where she had made her home for the last two and a half years. Jane is survived by her four children Rebecca Jane Raney, Jonathan Muir Raney, Michal Ann Handy, and Marion Raney Oman as well as five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Jane enjoyed a very happy life and would like to thank her many friends and relatives for the joy and sweetness they contributed so freely. According to her wishes the family is planning a celebration of her life outdoors in Bellingham this summer to share memories of a remarkable, wise, and loving woman.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAPER, Cecil of Bellingham, WA, passed away November 23, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 79. He was born December 30, 1917, in Goshen, to George H. (of the James M. Raper family who settled in Rome Township in 1884) and Ida May Moors Raper. In 1924, the family moved to Bow in Skagit County where he attended school. He married Ruth Torgeson, his wife of 55 years, in Bellingham on January 17, 1942. Cecil was construction foreman for the Bellingham Shipyard during WWII. He was one of the original founders of United Boat Builders, later known as Uniflite, Inc. He retired from Uniflite as Plant Superintendent in 1973. He enjoyed boating and the family cabin on Eliza Island. He was preceded in death by his brother Burton Moors and sister Irene Raper. Survivors include his wife Ruth; daughter Myrna and husband Dennis Peters; grandchildren Brandi and Lloyd Peters, all of Bellingham; sister Kathryn Severson of Mount Vernon; brother Bob Moors of Bellingham; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 1997, Jones Moles Funeral Home with the Reverend Leonard C. Ericksen officiating.

RAPLEE, Merrilee Ann, age 66 of Lynden, died at her home following an extended illness on Tuesday, July 6, (2004). Memorial funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, July 11, at 2 p.m. in Faith Community Church with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Private interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Merrilee was the daughter of Glenn and Emma Rasmussen Sharp and was born in Bellingham on October 2, 1937. She grew up in the Laurel area and graduated from Meridian High School in 1955. On August 26, 1956 she was married to Robert Raplee at the Garden Street Methodist Church in Bellingham. From 1959 to 1962 they lived in Cherry Point, North Carolina where Bob was stationed at the Marine Corp Air Station. Their daughter Rachelle was born in 1960 and then son Rob in 1962. Following their return to the county, Merrilee worked at Sears Roebuck in Bellingham and then in 1968 joined Lynden accountant Ed Nelson. In 1975 she and Anna Gretta Boice formed a partnership and started Boice-Raplee Bookkeeping and Accounting in Lynden which they operated until January of this year when Merrilee was forced to retire due to her battle with Cancer. Merrilee enjoyed cross-country skiing and spent many hours on their boat cruising the San Juan Islands. She was also a member of the Wheel & Keel Club and the Swinomish Yacht Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Emma Sharp and is survived by her husband Robert; daughter Rachelle and husband Jay Foster; son Rob and wife Sheri Raplee; grand-daughters Chrey, Dani and Katie; sister Elaine Strelow of Sitka, AK; brother Lore Sharp of Belfair, WA.; brother-in-law Harold Wasel and sister-in-law Geneil Chevalier both of Bellingham and many nieces and nephews whom she all loved.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jul 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RARICK, Amelia Thiel - A native of Denmark, Mrs. Amelia Thiel Rarick passed away at her home at Route 1, Everson, Monday (September 8, 1941) following an illness of six months. She was 66 years of age. Mrs. Rarick arrived in Bellingham in 1902 and made her home there until 1923 when she moved to her home in the Everson district. She was a member of the Pentecostal church. Immediate survivors are the husband, E. W. Rarick and two brothers, Frank E. and Soren Thiel, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., at the Gillies funeral home in Lynden with Rev. Lyle Ireland officiating. Interment will occur in the Lakeside cemetery at Clearbrook.

RASEECIN, Randy Serge of Ferndale passed away July 31, 2001. He was 18, born June 22, 1983, in Kazakhstan to Kevin and Vera (Savchuk) Raseecin. Survivors include his parents; brothers John, Michael and Richard; and sister Karen. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Sun. Aug. 5 at Jones Moles Funeral Home. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Mon. Aug. 6 at Bellingham Seventh Day Adventist Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RASKE, Thomas Kent, of 1217 Paradise Way in Ferndale, died suddenly in Bellingham on Monday, December 23, 1991 at the age of 50. Tom was born on July 23, 1941 in Portland, Oregon, a son of Manson and Astrid (Franson) Raske. He graduated from Beaverton Oregon High School in 1959. In Portland on October 6, 1967, he was married to Susan Whiteman and together they came to Whatcom County 14 years ago where Tom was employed by the National Food Corporation as a deliveryman. He was a member of Word of Life Family Church in Lynden and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He will be missed by his loving family of wife Susan of the family home; sons, Thomas E. Raske and wife Heidi of Lynden; John and Timothy Raske of the family home; and daughter Rebekah, also of the family home; his mother Astrid Raske of Beaverton, Oregon; 1 brother, Manson Raske, Jr. of Carlton, Oregon; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 28 at Word of Life Family Church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Don Ross officiating. Burial will take place on Monday December 30 at 9 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Tracy Durham officiating. Services and arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 1991)Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RASMUSSEN, August William - A service of remembrance for August William Rasmussen of Lynden will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jerns Funeral Chapel. Private burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Rasmussen died Monday, June 21, 1999, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was 83. Born Aug 17, 1915 to Peter and Kjestina Thiessen Rasmussen in Wadena, Minn., the family moved to a farm on Van Buren Road the following year. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and in 1945 married Florence Payne while stationed in England. He worked at Elenbaas Feed Store in Everson, farmed on Lankhaar Road near Lynden and was self-employed as a carpenter. He retired in 1966. Mr. Rasmussen enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and spending time in the coffee shop. A son, Stephen, died in 1988. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Gaylon Rasmussen of Bellingham; daughters Jennifer Salazar and Debbie Brassfield, both of Bellingham, and Theresa Hickey of Lynden; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RASMUSSEN, Christian Bernard "Chris", of Custer, WA, passed away Wed., May 7, 2003 in Bellingham. He was 82, born May 8, 1920 in Stofield, B.C., Canada, to Axel and Catherine (McNeir) Rasmussen. Chris was a resident of Whatcom County for most of his life and served on submarines in the US Navy from 1941 to 1947. Following the service Chris worked for several companies as an auto mechanic, including Manner Chevrolet and in 1960 he opened and operated Chris's V 8 Auto Shop until he retired in 1999. He was a member of the American Legion post 86 and the VFW post 9474, and a charter member of Fire District 13, Custer Station. Chris was preceded in death by a son Danny Rasmussen and three brothers, Hans, Bernard and Robert. He is survived by his wife Ellen whom he married on July 3, 1946 son Ron and wife Jackie Rasmussen of Birch Bay daughter Cheryl and husband Steve Fisher of Custer three grandchildren, Tina, Todd, and Jason and three great grandchildren, Hailey, Sarah, and Haiden and numerous nieces and nephews. A committal service will be held at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday May 13, 2003 at Enterprise Cemetery with military honors by American Legion post 86. A memorial service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Ferndale Moles Funeral Home. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RASMUSSEN, Ellen L. passed away peacefully at her home March 30, 2009. Ellen was born on February 6, 1923, in Tacoma, WA. Ellen married Chris Rasmussen on July 3, 1946, in Ferndale. She was a homemaker, and Chris owned Chris's V8 shop, where she helped by doing the bookkeeping for 40 years. They had 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl. Ellen enjoyed cooking and taking care of her plants inside and out. She was a member of Post 86 Auxiliary in Blaine, VFW Auxiliary, and Fireman Women Auxiliary in Custer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chris, who passed away in 2003, and her son, Daniel who passed away in 1968. Ellen is survived by her son, Ron, and his wife, Jackie Rasmussen; daughter, Cheryl, and her husband, Steve Fisher; granddaughter, Tina; grandsons, Todd and wife Steffanie, Jason and wife Tiffany; great grandchildren, Sarah, Hailey, Haiden, and Draden; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Ellen was a special lady and will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St., Ferndale with burial to follow at Enterprise Cemetery. A reception will be held downstairs at the American Legion, 8151 Blaine Road following the graveside service. Moles Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RASMUSSEN, Everil, age 85, went to be with her Savior and Lord July 15, 2007. A resident of Christian Health Care Center, she was surrounded by her loving family as she entered her eternal rest. Born in Buffalo, OK on June 17, 1922 to Bryan (L.B.) and Emma (Sumpter) Dickinson she moved with her family to Yakima, WA in June 1935. In 1937, they moved to Lynden where she was a 1940 Lynden High School graduate. She was married to Merl Rasmussen April 14, 1944. Everil was an active member of Word of Life Church; where she served as treasury secretary of the Sunday School and belonged to ladies Alpha Missionary Circle. Musically gifted she also sang in the church choir, the Ladies Trio and played in the church orchestra. Employed at the Lynden Washington Coop; she also was a waitress at Lynden Fairway Café and later baked pies for the café. Everil was preceded in death by her parents, Bryan and Emma Dickinson; sister, Audene Holleman and sister-in-law, Eva Dickinson. She is survived by her loving husband, Merl; daughter, Linda (Dwayne) Rogers; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Hillary and Alexandra all of Lynden and Desiree Roosma and Zack DePoppe; sister, Doris (David) Crabtree; brothers Eryl (Mona) Dickinson, Roland (Caroline) Dickinson all of Lynden and Hersel Dickinson of Mt. Vernon and a host of nieces and nephews. [Burial Greenacres]

RASMUSSEN, Florence J. - A vigil service for Florence J. Rasmussen of Lynden will be held at 7 tonight at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Woody McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Sumas. Mr. Rasmussen died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 83. Mrs. Rasmussen was born July 4, 1916 in London. On June 9, 1945, she married August Rasmussen in England. He died earlier this year. Mrs. Rasmussen was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Lynden and Daughters of the British Empire. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Her son Stephen Rasmussen preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Jennifer Salazar and Debbie Brassfield, both of Bellingham, and Theresa Hickey of Lynden; son Gaylon Rasmussen of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Memorials may be made to either the Whatcom county Hospice or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RASMUSSEN, Mona Gayle - A funeral for Mona Gayle Rasmussen of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Moles Funeral Home Chapel, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. The Rev. Donald E. Walter will officiate. Burial will follow at Haynie Cemetery. Mrs. Rasmussen died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at St. Francis Convalescence Center. She was 66. Born June 5, 1933, to J.D. and Irene (Mullkin) McElory in Dayton, Texas, she was a waitress in Ferndale for more than 20 years. A member of American Legion Post No. 86, she enjoyed traveling, long car rides and being with family. She was preceded in death by daughter Vicki Unick in 1981, son Don Rasmussen in 1987, grandson Rocky Rasmussen in 1987, and 25-year companion Rick Wilson in 1989. Survivors include daughter Kathy Lindsay of Bellingham sons Bruce Rasmussen and Doug Rasmussen, both of Ferndale sisters Renee Gilbert of Custer and Sharon Pollinger of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. brother Jim McElory of Fullerton, Calif. five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

RASMUSSEN, Stephen G. - A rosary will be recited for former Lynden resident Stephen G. Rasmussen, at 7 p.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 205 12th St., Lynden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Tim McKenna as celebrant. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Rasmussen, 32, of 219 Belmont Ave. E., Seattle, died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 1988) in Seattle of AIDS. He was born Dec. 31, 1951 in Bellingham. He graduated from Lynden High School in 1974 and attended Skagit Valley College before attending Cornish Institute of Fine Arts in Seattle for two years. He was employed as a lab technician at Seattle's Swedish Hospital before moving to New York City about 1983, where he was employed primarily as a character actor. He returned to Seattle in 1987. Mr. Rasmussen was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden and previously had been active in the Bellingham Theatre Guild. Survivors include his wife Kala, of Seattle; his parents August and Florence Rasmussen of Lynden; his brother Gaylon of Lynden; three sisters Theresa Hickey of Lynden and Jennifer Salazar and Debbie Rasmussen, both of Bellingham and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RATH, Winona Edmear Adoline, formerly of Bellingham, WA passed Friday, June 28, 2002, in Arlington, WA. She was 93. Born February 11, 1909, to Jacob C. and Agnes Smith Rath in Winlock, WA, she attended public school in Winlock and graduated from Northwest Training School in Seattle. Miss Rath worked as a cook in a Christian children's home in Bethany, KY for two years. She moved to Cedar Court Assisted Living in Warm Beach, WA in September 2000. She was a member of Light & Life Christian Fellowship, the Northwest Washington Holiness Association and the Washington State Auxiliary of World Gospel Mission. Survivors include nephews Philip H. Ness and Stephen James Ness, nieces Elisabeth A. Weeks and Edith N. Hilliard. A memorial service for Miss Winona will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2002 at Light & Life Christian Fellowship Church. Jones|Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAUCH, Adam Kasper summoned Wednesday November 24, 1948 at the age of 81 years. He lived in Whatcom county almost fifty years and was a founder and member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by two sons Stanley and Henry Rauch both of Bellingham, and five daughters, Mrs. Lester Martin and Mrs. Clyde Jones of Bellingham; Mrs. Elmer Ellingson of Marysville; Mrs. Porter Petersen of Richmond, CA; and Mrs. Walter Young of Aberdeen, WA; also thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Adam met and married Alice (Reid) Manary in 1889 in Canistota, S.D. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Edward Bartell Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment will be at Lynden Cemetery.
Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Albert Leopold - Funeral services for Albert Leopold Rauch, age 63 of 2721 Sylvan Street Bellingham will be conducted by Rev. Carl O. Fischer at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County Mr. Rauch passed away Saturday March 17, 1973 in a Seattle hospital. He was employed by Haley's Crossarm Co. after retiring from farming on the Smith Rd. for 29 years. Mr. Rauch was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union. Survivors include the Widow Lena (Fuchs) Rauch; three sons John of Bellingham, Lawrence of Custer, and Kenneth of Renton,WA.; a brother Gustav; a sister Sophie (Rauch) Fouts of Bellingham, and seven grandchildren. Burial will be at Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Veroske's Funeral Home.
Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Anna Katherina - A memorial service for Anna Katherina Rauch, 88, of 409 York St., Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Donald Schatz officiating. Mrs. Rauch died Sat. Oct. 12, 1991 in Bellingham. Her body is to be cremated. She was born Jan. 15, 1903 in Dermbach, Germany to Peter and Anna Zimmerman. She came to the United States and then to Whatcom County in 1923 with her future father-in-law. She married Charles Conrad Rauch on Oct. 19, 1923 in Bellingham. Her husband died on April 12, 1966 in Bellingham. Mrs. Rauch was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include her sons Arthur and Edmund Rauch of Bellingham; daughter Margaret Rick of Bellingham; sister Elizabeth Armstrong of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Arthur Erich of 3206 Greenwood Ave., Bellingham died Wednesday Aug. 26, 1992 in Bellingham. He was born March 14, 1929 in Bellingham to Charley and Anna (Zimmerman) Rauch. He worked at Freise Hide & Tallowmfor 35 years and then did custodial work for Bellingham School District. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and American Legion. He married Barbara Wallin in Sedro-Woolley, WA Nov. 9, 1956. Survivors include his wife Barbara; daughters Marsha Hanley and Diane Rauch of Bellingham, Cathy Holmes of Las Vegas; son Dale Rauch of Bellingham; brother Edmund Rauch and sister Margaret Rick of Bellingham; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services provided by Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastors Donald Schatz and Carl Fischer officiating. Interment to follow at Greenacres Cemetery.
Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Conrad Carl (Charley) 1485 Guide Meridian, age 67, passed away Sunday Nov. 13, 1966. He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County having been born in Laurel, WA to Fredrick and Katharina (Reich) Rauch. Mr. Rauch was a retired warehouseman of Freise Hide & Fur Co., and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors are his wife Anna (Zimmerman) Rauch at home, 2 sons Arthur and Edmund of Whatcom County and one daughter Margaret (Rauch) Rick of Bellingham 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, four brothers; Herman, Fred, Gustav, and Albert; a sister Mrs. Sophie Fouts of Bellingham. Services will be conducted by Rev. Carl O. Fischer Wed. Nov. 16, 1966 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA.
Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Fred P. age 64 of 2052 Smith Road passed away at his home Monday September 26, 1967. He was lifetime Whatcom County resident and a well known local farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Whatcom County Dairyman's Assn. He is survived by one sister Sophie (Rauch) Fouts of Bellingham; three brothers, Herman, Gustav, Albert and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday September 29, 1967 at 1:30 p.m. within Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor Carl O. Fischer officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery Bellingham.  
Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Fredrick age 75 of Route 1 Bellingham passed away suddenly at the family home Thursday afternoon August 15, 1946. Mr. Rauch was a well known farmer having resided in Whatcom county the past 48 years. He was a member and founder of Trinity Lutheran church of Whatcom county. He was also a member of the Whatcom County Dairymans Assn. He is survived by his wife Katharina (Reich) Rauch; five sons Charley, Herman, Fred, Gustav, Albert all of Whatcom county and one daughter Sophie Fouts of Bellingham, one brother Adam Rauch of city and one sister in Germany. Funeral services will be Monday Aug. 19 at Westford-Beck Funeral home, Rev. F. M. Nitz officiating. Interment at Bayview Cemetery.
Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Gustav Oskar died Fri. Oct. 15, 1999 in Bellingham at the age of 93. Born April 1, 1906 in North Bellingham, Mr. Rauch was the last living child of Fredrick and Katharina (Reich) Rauch, longtime residents of Whatcom county who came to Bellingham from Canistota, SD, in about 1897. Mr. Rauch grew up working on his parents farm on East Smith Road. On July 26, 1937 he married Olga Schauer of Phillipsburg, Kansas. They returned to Bellingham to farm the 80 acres across from his parents. He also drove dairy truck for Darigold and cut and sold wood. In 1968 he retired and moved to a small farm on the Van Wyck Road. He was preceded in death by a son Gustav Rauch Jr.; brothers Albert, Charley, Fred, and Herman Rauch. Two sisters Sophie (Rauch) Fouts and Margaretha Rauch also preceded him. Survivors include his wife Olga of Bellingham, one son Oscar Lawrence Rauch of Bellingham and one daughter Irene May Dunham of Renton, WA. Services will be conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Douglas Iben officiating. Interment at Bayview Cemetery Bellingham.  
Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Gustav Oscar Jr. passed away at his home on East Smith Road January 7, 1997. He was born March 5, 1940 in Bellingham. He had been a resident of Whatcom County all his life and having been a farmer most of his life except for his service in the Korean War. He is survived by both his mother Olga and father Gustav Sr. of Bellingham, also one brother Oscar Lawrence Rauch of Bellingham and one sister Irene Dunham of Renton, WA, plus numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Monday January 13, 1997 at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham, WA Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating.
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RAUCH, Gustav Jr. - Visitation for Gustav Rauch Jr. of Bellingham will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rev. Carl Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery, with military honors by Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. Mr. Rauch died of lung cancer Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997, in Renton. He was 56. Born March 5, 1940, to Gustav and Olga Rauch Sr. in Bellingham, he was raised on the family farm on Smith Road. A 1958 graduate of Meridian High School, Mr. Rauch served in the U.S. Army in Korea, achieving the rank of sergeant. He worked as a logger and operated two farms near Bellingham. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and animals. Survivors include his parents of Bellingham, sister Irene Dunham of Seattle, brother Oscar Rauch of Bellingham and numerous other relatives.

RAUCH, Helen T. - A private family service for Helen Theresa (Matteoni) Rauch of Renton, WA. will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday June 19, 2001 at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, WA. Helen Rauch died Sunday March 25, 2001 in Renton, WA. She was 91. Born Jan. 5, 1910 to Paul and Nellie (Dillon) Matteoni in Cicero, IL, she moved to to Deming, WA as a child. On June 20, 1931 she married Henry Adam Rauch in Tacoma, WA. He died on April 24, 1970. Following her marriage she worked at Wahl's Dept. store in Bellingham and also for the Whatcom County Assessor's Office before moving to Renton. Survivors include nieces Karen Harkness of Acme, WA, Lois Gieger of Renton, Yolonda Clarke of Edmonds, Phyllis Fox of Anacortes, WA, and Roberta Carlson of Ronoath Park, CA; nephews Melvin Martin of Bellingham, Robert McComas of Anacortes, Larry Rauch of Port Orchard, WA and Arvid Rauch of Ventura, CA, and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, June 15, 2001) Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Henry Adam (Sonny) passed away suddenly April 24, 1970 at his home in Renton, WA. He had lived in Whatcom County most of his youth until moving to Renton. He leaves to survive his wife Helen of Renton, one brother Stanley of Bellingham, three sisters Bertha Young of Seattle, Gertrude Ellingsen of Marysville, and Alice Martin of Ferndale. His parents were Adam and Alice Rauch formerly of Deming, WA. Interment at Greenacres Ferndale, WA.  
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RAUCH, Herman Gottlib age 69 of 1819 "F" Street Bellingham passed away Friday July 3, 1970 while visiting at the home of his brother Gustav on Smith Road. Mr. Rauch was born in Bellingham May 13, 1901 and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Teamsters Local 231. He is survived by two sons Walter and Norman both of Blaine, WA., two brothers Gustav and Albert of Whatcom County and one sister Sophie (Rauch) Fouts of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Westford Funeral Chapel with Pastor G. F. Raedeke of Blaine officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery.
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RAUCH, Katharina age 78 passed away at the home of her daughter Sophie (Rauch) Fouts 1819 F Street Bellingham Wednesday morning April 12, 1950 after a lingering illness. Mrs. Rauch has been a resident of Whatcom County the past 52 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by one daughter Sophie Fouts of Bellingham and five sons Charley, Herman, Fred, Gustav, and Albert all of Whatcom County, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, one brother and one sister of Germany. Katharina Reich married Fredrick on October 14, 1893 in Canistota, SD. Funeral services will be held Fri. April 14, 1950 at 1:30 p.m. at Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Interment will be at Bayview Cemetery beside her husband.
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RAUCH, Magdalena F. of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2004, in Bellingham. She was 95, born September 2, 1908, to Rosina (Herrmann) and Friedrich Fuchs in Mariinskoe, Ukraine, Russia. She arrived in the U.S. on May 4, 1933, and settled in Lemmon, S.D. She married Albert L. Rauch on June 17, 1933, in Adams County, ND, and they moved to Whatcom County that same year. Magdalena was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, and the Republican Party. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert on March 17, 1973; brother Fred Fuchs on December 28, 1970; sisters Pauline Perry on January 3, 1982, and Adella Fuchs on October 31, 1999; and her parents. Magdalena is survived by her sons: John and wife Carole Rauch of Bellingham, Lawrence Rauch of Custer, and Kenneth and wife Sharon Rauch of Plymouth, IL; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; sister Mary and husband Clyde Wickler; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 11, 2004, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with The Reverend Douglas Iben officiating, and burial at Bayview Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, February 10, 2004) Submitted by John Rauch

RAUCH, Olga Elizabeth (Schauer) Rauch passed away Monday December 6, 1999 in Bellingham. She was 88. Born February 19, 1911 in Phillipsburg, Kansas she grew up on her parents farm in Logan, Kansas. Gustav and Olga were married July 26, 1937 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. They returned to Whatcom County to farm the 80 acres across from his parents on East Smith Road. Mrs. Rauch was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardening. Her husband Gustav preceded her in death two months previously and Gustav Jr. in January 1997. Survivors include one son Oscar Lawrence Rauch of Bellingham, and one daughter Irene Dunham of Renton, WA. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev's. Douglas Iben and Carl O. Fischer officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview cemetery in Bellingham.
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RAUCH, Saundra Lorainne age 3, daughter of Oscar and Bonnie Rauch, 1390 Smith Road died after being involved in a farm accident Tuesday Sept. 12, 1972. She had attended Trinity Lutheran Sunday School and is survived by her parents; a brother Marvin Oscar Rauch; twin sisters, Charlene Diane, and Deanne Marie Rauch all of the family home. Also surviving are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hickey of Everson, WA and Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Rauch of Whatcom County and a great-grandfather, Arthur Hickey of Lynden, WA. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Bayview Babyland Cemetery of Bellingham.
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RAUCH, Stanley Carl (d. 1986) - Funeral services for Stanley Carl Rauch age 85 of 2733 Orleans St. will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday December 1, 1986 at Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park of Ferndale, WA. Stanley was born May 10, 1901 in Canistota, SD and had lived in Whatcom County most of his life. Mr. Rauch was a retired railroad employee, working 32 years for Milwaukee and Great Northern lines. He was a member of the Church of Assumption, Welcome Valley Seniors, and Rome Grange. Survivors include his wife Stella of Bellingham; two sons, Larry LeRoy Rauch of Port Orchard, WA; and Arvid Adam Rauch of San Jose, CA; a daughter Karen LaVerne Harkness of Acme, WA; a sister Gertrude Ellingsen of Anacortes, WA.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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RAUCH, Stella Margaret - A funeral mass for Stella Margaret (Wistoski) Rauch of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She passed away Friday, April l2, 2000 in Port Orchard, WA. She was 85. Mrs. Rauch was born July 30, 1914 in Minneapolis, MN and spent most of her youth in Whatcom County. On August 5, 1933 she married Stanley Rauch in Montesano, WA. Stanley passed away Dec. 1, 1986 in Bellingham. Mrs. Rauch worked in the library at W.W.U. She was a member of Assumption Church, Rome Grange, and Bellingham Senior Center. Survivors include sons Larry LeRoy Rauch of Port Orchard, WA and Arvid Adam Rauch of San Jose, CA; also one daughter Karen Harkness of Acme, WA; one sister Helen Kratz-Hudson of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park of Ferndale, WA.
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RAVNIK, Sally Sue – April 16, 1930 to March 31, 2001; Sally Ravnik, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was received into the arms of God at sunset on March 31, 2001. Sally's life was full of family, love, and achievement. Sally was born to Jack and Harriet Alexander on Orcas Island and moved to Bellingham in 1942. Sally held dear her friendships and memories of those years in Bellingham. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1948. Sally met the love of her life, Al Ravnik, and they married August 10, 1951. Sally and Al moved to Benson, Minnesota to start his teaching career and were blessed with their first two children, Susan and Janis. They returned to the Northwest a few years later, finally settling in Mount Vernon in 1958. Sally and Al were again blessed with two more children, John and Stuart. Sally raised her family, supported her husband, and enjoyed her friends, interests, and beachcombing. Her strength and spirit became her focus after being informed that she had multiple sclerosis in 1975. It was this strength and indomitable spirit that carried her through those tough years and helped her cope when Al was unexpectedly taken from her life in 1979. Sally had a stubborn streak, as we all knew, a trait she passed on to her four children. Sally went to be with her beloved Al in the presence of all her children and her sisters. Her memories and spirit will continue forever with her family: Susan and Vern Curtis and their son Christopher; Janis and Jim Anderson and their sons Philip and Jacob and their future daughter-in-law, Kathleen Sapien; John and Renee Ravnik and their daughter Andrea; and Stuart and Terri Ravnik and their sons Alexander and Aidan. She will also be missed by her siblings, Jane Coffelt, Bob Alexander, Nancy and Jim Mahone and Jackie Carlson and Al's family, Betty Ravnik, Frances Ravnik, Frank and Nell Ravnik, Jake and Marlys Ravnik, Ed and Millie Ravnik, Herb and Julia Barrett, Henry Ravnik, and Liz Melquist and their respective families. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Mount Vernon on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAY, Philip Allan of Bellingham died at home Saturday, April 19, 1997. He was 30. No service will be held. Born July 7, 1966, to Douglas and Sharron Palm Ray in Minneapolis, Minn., he graduated from Roosevelt High School in Portland, Ore. A carpenter and cabinetmaker, Mr. Ray also enjoyed working with computers. Survivors include sons Mitchell Ray of Portland and Mathew Forcum of Bellingham, his parents of Portland, grandparents Jean Palm of Minneapolis and Dayle and Elaine Ray of Barett, Minn., brother Michael Ray of Portland and companion Sheryl Forcum of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

RAY, Robert A., age 58, of 505 W. Bakerview Rd., passed away Thurs., Feb. 26, 1987, in B'ham. Mr. Ray has been a lifetime resident of this community & he was also a member of the B'ham Moose Lodge & a former employee of B'ham Cold Storage. Survivors are: his mother, Bessie A. Leaton of B'ham; brothers, Willis K. Ray of B'ham; Donald E. Ray of OR; Eugene S. Ray of Bremerton; 3 sisters, Joyce Caughell of Ferndale; Shirley Darnell of B'ham; Thelma Pollard of Edmonds; numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held Mon., March 2, at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Jim Seim officiating. Under the direction of Jerns & Leveck Funeral Chapel.

RAYMENT, Ernest N. - Private burial services for Ernest N. Rayment, 77, will be this afternoon in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Rayment, 1470 King St., died Saturday (April 18, 1987) in a Bellingham nursing home. He was born May 2, 1909 in Sedro-Woolley. He was a retired mill worker. He is survived by two step-sisters, Mildred Robinson of Bellingham and Glenna Vollmer of Battleground; two brothers, James Ackerman of Nooksack and Harold Ackerman of Seattle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAYMOND, Gladys Ruth Atkin of 3121 Squalicum Parkway passed away the 3rd of January, 1998 at the age of 98. She was born on the 6th of April, 1899 in Seattle, WA to John Russell and Lulu Brown Atkin. She lived most of her life in Whatcom County, arriving here with her parents in the fall of 1899. She married Harry L. Raymond on the 2nd of January, 1921 in Bellingham, WA. He preceded her in death in 1986. She is survived by two daughters, Lois Mead and husband Estyn of Bellingham, WA and Joyce Raymond Morse of Pearl City, HI; five grandchildren, Shelley Turner and husband George of Oxnard, CA, Estyn R. Mead and wife Mary Anne of Gresham, OR, Norine Carr and husband Dean of Fort Smith, AR, Leanne Roy and husband Paul of Lynden, WA and Margaret Davis and husband Jim of Blakely Island, WA; twelve great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; two nieces, Claris Brooks of Edmonds, WA and Roselda Brenes of Fremont, CA. Private family services were held. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

RAZEVICH, Elizabeth "Ruth" died peacefully at her home in Blaine, WA on December 28, 2005. She was 86 years old. She is survived her loving husband, John; sister Joyce Doucet of Alberta, Canada; sons Tom (Myrna) Johnson of Custer, WA and Bob (Jackie) Johnson, of Wrangell, AK; daughter Joanne (David) Shirra, of Blaine, WA; granddaughters Kim Hrutfiord, Laurie Walker, Shannon Breivik, Crystal Waisanen, Nicole Armstrong, and Elizabeth Johnson; grandsons Steve Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Noel Johnson, and Nathan Johnson; 18 great-grandchildren, nieces Lynn and Susan of Alberta, Canada; numerous friends, with a special remembrance and thank you to Sue Washburn for her friendship and caring during Ruth's last few weeks. Ruth is remembered for her famous homebaked pies, knitting, clam digging, being an avid gardener, a super grandmother and wife and much more. A memorial service will be held [at] 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2006, at the Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street, Blaine, WA.

REA, Russell H. and Esther - The Rev. Russell H. Rea, 53, and his wife, Esther Rea, 52, both former local residents, died Sunday in an airplane crash near Susanville, Calif. Born July 19, 1928 in Bellingham, Rev. Rea was a 1946 graduate of Bellingham High School. He attended Simpson Bible College in San Francisco. He served as pastor of the Alliance Churches in Veneta, Ore. for 6-1/2 years; Everett for 7-1/2 years; Central Point, Ore. for 8 years; and Truckee, Calif. for 3 years. Esther Rea was born July 2, 1929, in Bellingham. She was a 1947 graduate of Bellingham High School. They were living in Truckee. They are survived by two sons, two daughters, four grandchildren, Rev. Rea's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rea of Bellingham, Esther Rea's mother, Emily Nelson of Bellingham, two of Esther Rea's sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Joint funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Bellingham Alliance Church with the Rev. James Seim officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Nov 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REA, Russell M., 81, 2411 Franklin St., Bellingham, died Friday (April 20, 1984). He was born March 30, 1903 in Ontario Canada, and had been a local resident for 68 years. Rea was a retired foreman for the Bellingham city water department, belonged to the Mount Baker Rock Club and was a member of the Bellingham Alliance Church. He is survived by his wife Ruth, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one brother and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral home with the Rev. James Seim, of the Alliance Church, officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

READ, Myrtle Mae, age 82, passed away Aug 12, 2006. Myrtle was both born in and passed away in what is now Columbia Place in Bellingham. She was generous, positive, and was always "on the go." She often listened to gospel music and attended Church of the Assumption. Myrtle was fond of children and pets and enjoyed volunteering at care homes and the Senior Activity Center. Myrtle is survived by her extended family including sister Rosie Robey and her children Michael Robey, Jr. and Harold Larrabee, niece Libby Read and her children Melody, Faith, Mary and Carl, cousin Frank Cain, beloved friend Steve Woodrich, special caregivers at Columbia Place including her dearest Dorothy Turner and numerous other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents Beatrice Read and Roy Read, brother Charles Read, aunt Violet Cain and Rosie's husband Michael Robey, Sr. A Life Remembrance Service will be held at Columbia Place on Thursday, August 24, 29006 at 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

READ, Roy J., age 77 of 2423 Cherry St., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, (1964). Mr. Read had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 41 years, was a member of the Church of the Assumption; member Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; a veteran of World War I and was a retired janitor. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Bernadette T. Read of the family home; 1 son Charles of Sumner; 1 daughter, Miss Myrtle Read of the family home; 1 grandchild. Rosary will be said Sunday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be offered Monday, February 24 at 9:30 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption.

REAMER, Earl Herbert - Visitation for Earl Herbert Reamer of 2012 Alabama St will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial Wednesday will be private, followed by a memorial service at noon at Rome Community Bible Church. Mr. Reamer, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1911 to Herman and Clara (Todd) Reamer in Cochrane, Alberta. The family moved to Saxon when he was 11 and to Bellingham a few years later. While in his 20s, he traveled through seven states on a 29-day bicycle trip. He married Lynn Ewing on Nov 9, 1939 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mr. Reamer worked as a logger and well digger, and in later years for Western Washington University as a night watchman and boiler room operator, then as a custodian at Sears. After retiring, he delivered bulletins for KGMI for several years. He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening, and was a member of the Rome Community Bible Church. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Vaila Powell of Seattle and Karla Krauss of Bothell; sons Veryl Reamer and Ray Reamer, both of Bellingham, and adopted son David Applington of Chicago; sisters Eva Ford, Viola Hoyer and Ruth Hanssen, all of Bellingham, and Helen Elliott of Seattle; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REAMER, Harold F. - Funeral service for Harold F. Reamer, age 79, of Bellingham, will be Mon., June 17th at 10 a.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Edgar L. Starr Pastor officiating. Graveside service will be Mon. at 3 p.m. at Saxon Cemetery, Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Mr. Reamer passed away Thurs. June 13, 1985. A resident of Whatcom County most of his life, he was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church; Washington Old Time Fiddlers; spent much time doing volunteer work and helping friends; he and his wife entertained regularly in various nursing homes; spent most of his life logging; at age 16 was driving railroad spikes for Christy Bros. Logging Co. He is survived by his wife Erma; 3 sons, Allen and wife Barbara Reamer of Burien; David and wife Beverly Reamer of Redmond, Wash.; Ernest and wife Peggy Reamer of Morrow Bay, Calif.; 2 daughters, Violet and husband Charles Chasteen of City; Nyla and husband Gene Billman of Ferndale; 21 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 stepsons, Del and wife Judy Yoakum of Burbank, Calif.; Bruce and wife Judy Yoakum of Ann Arbor, Michigan; 1 brother Earl and wife Lynn Reamer of City; 5 sisters, Gladys Waldemar of Mt. Vernon, Eve and husband Bill Ford of City, Helen and husband Bill Elliott of Seattle, Viola Hoyer, Ruth and husband George Hanssen, all of City; numerous nieces and nephews and a great many friends. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REAMER, Janice M., age 55, passed away Wed., Dec. 31, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, she was born May 13, 1942; attended Word of Lie Church in Lynden, and had been an active participant at Nooksack Advent Christian Church. For the past several years she has been employed with Current Industries. Due to disabilities, she has resided at Christian Health Care Center for the past 32 years. Preceded in death by her foster parents, Dr. George and Alma Germain and foster sister, Eunice Carlson, she is survived by two foster brothers, Burton Germain and wife, Maxine of Everson, Richard Fullner and wife, Shirley of Seattle; as well as many friends. A funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Carl Crouse officiating.

REASER, Wilbur W. – A memorial service for Wilbur Wilson Reaser of Lynden will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Nooksack Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Kevin Davis officiating. Mr. Reaser died Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at Alderwood Nursing Home. He was 86. Born June 25, 1913 to Cyrus Addison and Mabel Ferguson-Reaser in Auburn, Kan., he was educated there. Mr. Reaser attended Washburn College before moving to Washington where he graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in mechanical engineering. Mr. Reaser moved to Pacific Palisades, Calif. where he began his career with McDonnell Douglas Aerospace. He was head of the space program during its beginnings and worked with the first astronauts. He also taught engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Cal Tech. Mr. Reaser was responsible for the invention of the air conditioning systems on aircraft, and subsequently served as chairman on many committees, including the subcommittee on icing problems, Air Conditioning Committee Society of Automotive Engineers and Air Conditioning Engineers at Douglas Aircraft. In the 1970s, he moved to Sequim where he continued his advisory position with McDonnell Douglas and operated a log home construction business. He later operated The Bake Shoppe. On Jun 5, 1994, he married Cathy Roch-Wilson. They moved to Whatcom County in December 1999. Mr. Reaser served as chairman of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics from 1953 to 1955; director of Mechanical Systems, System Safety & Product Reliability, Apollo and related systems of McDonnell Douglas Aerospace from 1962 to 1969; vice president of Sale and Engineering of National Utilities Co. from 1969 to 1971; and Automated Radios Systems in 1971. He was volunteer executive with the International Executive Service Corps in New York, served with Fabricantes De Equipo Para Refrigeracion in Mexico and was among the MBR volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA) on the Advisory Committee of Energy Initiatives for Djibouti in Virginia. Mr. Reaser was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim, where he taught adult Bible class and conducted weekly Bible study with the inmates of Clallam County Jail in Port Angeles. He also was a member of Stephen Ministry. A 50-year member of the American Society of Electrical Engineers, he received the society's Spirit of St. Louis Jr. Award in 1941. He also was published in "Who's Who of Engineering." He enjoyed classical music, fishing and golf. His sister Margaret Reaser died previously. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Scott and Lynn Reaser of Pacific Palisades; stepdaughters Melissa Davis of Nooksack, Carmel of California and Wendi Velez of Jacksonville, Fla; stepson Mark Wubbena of Lynnwood; sister Lucille Braun of New Jersey; and seven step grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REAVLEY, Florence Wilson died in Bellingham, WA, on Monday, November 17, 2003. She was born in Austin, Texas, on February 9, 1922, and lived in Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and Jasper before moving to Austin in 1955. She then moved to Bellingham in 1996 and resided at 912 11th Street. Her education through high school was in Nacogdoches, then at Stephens College in Missouri, and graduation with a degree in Studio Art from The University of Texas. She is survived by her husband, Judge Thomas M. Reavley; two daughters: Marian Neevel and Margaret Currin of Bellingham; two sons: Thomas Wilson Reavley of Austin and Paul Reavley of Bellingham; four grandchildren: Tom M. Reavley, Cory Neevel, Elizabeth Reavley, and Wilson Reavley. Private Memorial Services will be held in Bellingham under the leadership of Dr. Leslie Ann Knight, former pastor of Garden Street United Methodist Church. Arrangement by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

REBMAN, Helen Annette, 88, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on June 8, 2007. She was under hospice care at St Joseph Hospital in Bellingham WA. Born on May 25, 1919 in Whitefield, NH, she was the only child of Henry and Alice Smith. Married to Paul Colby in 1943, they had two girls, Bonita and Danielle. They divorced. Helen married Edwin J Rebman of Buffalo, NY on Dec. 13, 1947. They had two girls, Mary and Vicki. Helen and Ed lived in Alaska, Spokane and Walla Walla, WA. After Ed retired from the Corps of Engineers, they moved to Blaine, WA in 1972 where he worked for Mel Hollinger Realty until his death in 1976. Helen was very active at Christ Episcopal Church in the choir, ECW guild and the alter guild. She was an avid gardener, reader, loved needlework and going to yard sales to find the perfect treasure. She loved walking on the beach, animals and bird watching. Helen's greatest joy was being with her 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Helen is survived by daughters Boni Merrill of Blaine, WA; Dani (Richard) Parker of Astoria, OR; Mary Rebman of Blaine, WA; and Vicki (Bob) Carlson of Newport, WA. We are so very grateful for the love and support showed through this difficult time by Stafholt Nursing Center of Blaine, St. Joseph Hospital and Hospice, family, friends and our church family. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Blaine, WA on June 25, 2007 at 1 p.m. with Fr. Jay Rozendaal.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RECTOR, Edgar A.,91, of 2428 Grant St., died Monday (July 27, 1981). Born April 19, 1890, in Hay Springs, Neb., he had been a Bellingham resident for 56 years. He was a retired carpenter. He was a World War I veteran. He was a member of Eagles Aerie 31, Modern Woodmen of America and Carpenters and Joiners Union Local 756. He is survived by three sisters, including Edna Forslof of Bellingham. His wife Beatrice preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

REDA, Arthur F., age 84 of 637 Woburn, passed away Thurs. July 23, (1981). Mr. Reda was a life resident of Bellingham and was a retired commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Senior Citizens & Bellingham Gun Club. He leaves to survive 1 sister Mrs. Lillian Beeker of Yakima; several nieces & nephews including Dick Scott of Yakima and Mrs. Milton Schmidt of Tacoma. Funeral services were conducted Mon. July 27 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

REDD, Mary Elizabeth of Everson died Thursday, June 12, 1997, at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was 80. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Gillies Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Everson Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Steve Frieswick officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Redd was born in Barnsdoll (formerly Bigheart), Okla., on March 10, 1917, to Herman Noel and Luella Tunnell Hogg. She graduated from high school in Oklahoma. She married Ronnie A. Redd on July 21, 1935, in Shawnee, Okla., and they moved to Washington where they farmed the 34-acres Oltman Filbert Farm for 37 years before retiring at the family home on Oat Coles Road in Everson. Mrs. Redd enjoyed corresponding with friends, gardening, traveling and attending Light and Life Christian Fellowship, a Free Methodist Church in Bellingham, where she was a member. In recent years, without transportation to Bellingham, she attended Everson Christian Reformed Church with a neighbor. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1989, and her brother Olen Ray Hogg during World War II. Survivors include her brother Norman F. Hogg of Sedro-Woolley; niece Charlette Pearson of Olympia; two great nieces; two great-great nephews; and many friends including special friends Pauline Van Brocklin of Ferndale and Leslie Sturgeon of Everson.

REDDICK, Alice I., 1129 36th St., died Saturday (Feb. 2, 1985). She was 74 years old. Mrs. Reddick, a retired registered nurse who had worked at St. Luke's General Hospital, was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. She was a member of the Samish Way Baptist Church and the St. Luke's Alumni Association. Mrs. Reddick is survived by her husband, Marion; three brothers, including William and Lee Lunstroth of Bellingham; a sister; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Westford Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Jerry Ferrand will officiate.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REDELFS, Albert Bernard, age 96 of Sumas, died at St. Joseph Hospital on Thursday, November 11, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sumas Advent Christian Church in Sumas with Rev. Carl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in Sumas Cemetery. Albert was the first born son of John Edward and Maud (Almond) Redelfs in Roe Heights, west of Miller, South Dakota, on June 14, 1908. He moved with his parents, three brothers and two sisters, and several other families to homesteads in the Pease Bottom area along the Yellowstone River in Treasure County, Montana in 1914. He grew up there and attended a one room school and later farmed raising sugar beets, cattle and some wheat. He left Montana in 1948 and found his way to Sumas to be with an uncle, Eilert Redelfs. He has been a Sumas resident of the past fifty-six years. Al owned and operated Redelf's Fuel Oil in Sumas for a number of years until natural gas replaced the need for stove oil. He then owned and operated Smith Creek Shake Mill off the Mt. Baker Highway for a number of years until the demand for cedar was gone. Mr. Redelfs was a strong, independent, principled, quiet man, ever a good neighbor, ready to offer a helping hand. He had a precise, exact mind of an engineer and was part of the generation of builders and inventors of this great nation. He ever enjoyed inventing, improvising, fixing and building things. He loved to fish and camp out and travel. He also loved good food and was a fair cook. At the age of 82 he eloped with Elaine Zobrist and they were married on Memorial Day in 1991 in Idaho. Albert is survived by his wife Elaine, daughters Rose Thorne of Bellingham, Dr. Merilyn Nance of Sierra Vista, AZ., Karen and husband Vernon Leibrant of Everson, Kathleen Dunford of Fresno, CA. and Marsha and husband Max Hart of Antioch, CA.; step-children Fred and wife Lylaine Zobrist of Tucson, AZ. Millie and husband John Fonda of Coupeville, WA. and Ellen Michaud, PhD of Kirkland; eleven grandchildren, twelve great- grandchildren and a great- great-grandchild; his sister Maud Lohr of Friday Harbor, WA. and numerous other relatives.

REDPATH, William Ernest, age 81 of West Vancouver, BC, passed away December 27, 2006 in Bellingham at the home of his loving companion, Dorothy Anderson. He was born August 13, 1925 in Vancouver, B.C. to Ernest and Daisy Redpath. William graduated with a degree in commerce from St. Michaels University School in Victoria, and then went to work for IBM. He met and married Shirley Young in Toronto, Ontario, and they had two children, William Markham and Paula Ann. After working for IBM for 22 years, he opened Capilano Plastics Co. with his partner, Douglas McDonald and owned and operated that for many years. William was a member of Capilano Golf Club, Washington Athletic Club, Thunderbird Golf and Country Club, and Fiji's. William was preceded in death by wife Shirley Redpath in 1990, and son Mark Redpath in 1992. He is survived by close friend and companion Dorothy Anderson of Bellingham; daughter Paula Redpath (Jeff Malakowski) of Orcas Island; sister Ethne Lucas of Prince George; nephew Rick Harrison of Prince George; and grand-nephew Grandon Harrison.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REECE, Patricia M., age 60, of Oak Harbor, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 1991 at St. Joseph Hospital, Main Campus. Mrs. Reece, was born Nov. 28, 1920 in Longview, WA and moved to Bellingham at the age of eight. She graduated from Bellingham High School and attended Western Washington State College. Mrs. Reece was a cocktail waitress and had worked at the Sucia Reef Restaurant in Anacortes for 14 years. Her hobbies included boating, traveling, collecting candles and hunting for agates on the beach. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church in Bellingham; Elks Lodge No. 194 of Bellingham, and its Auxiliary in Anacortes. Mrs. Reece is survived by 2 son, William Reece of Anacortes, and Richard Reece of Kalispell, Montana; 3 daughters, Deborah Reece Pitner of Deming, Pamela Reece Hansen of Anacortes, Janet Reece Lindbo of Anacortes; step-father Robert Macy of Bellingham; a sister, Susan Christ of Soap Lake; 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 1991 at the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

REECK, Albin A., age 78, of Bellingham, passed away June 1, 1979. Mr. Reeck was born in B'ham, Minnesota, came to Spokane at age 1, where the family farmed. He received his education in Spokane and Cheney, WA, coming to B'ham in Jan., 1922, where he worked at the Bloedel-Donovan Sash and Door Dept as bookkeeper-manager. He was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church of B'ham and Past Master of the Pierre B. Cornwall Masonic Lodge No. 189. He is survived by his wife Esther; 1 son, Merlin A. of B'ham; 1 daughter, Charlotte J. Aamot of B'ham; 1 brother Clarence of Tacoma; 3 sisters: Alga Smith of Hayden Lake, Idaho; Edna Brown of Boise, Idaho; Mabel Bartholomew of Spokane; 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James Mason, Tues., June 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REECK, Esther R., age 80 of 5120 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, passed away Monday, May 10, 1982. Mrs. Reeck had been a resident of Whatcom County for 60 years and was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albin A. Reeck in June of 1979 and is the beloved mother of Merlin A. Reeck of Bellingham and Charlotte J. Aamot of Bellingham. She is also survived by 2 brothers, Walter Deets of Stockton, California; Howard Deets of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Helen Deets of Seattle; Loretta Lindstrom of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James Mason Thursday, May 13 at 2:30 p.m. in Moles funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REED, Alex, age 74, who resided at Marietta, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Jan. 1, (1958) following a lingering illness. Mr. Reed resided in Marietta the past eight years and was a member of the Indian Full Gospel Church. He leaves to survived his niece, Mrs. Cecelia Jones of Marysville, also two grand nieces. Mrs. Laura Tom of Lummi and Mrs. Cecelia Morris of Bellingham. Rev. Mary Krise of Marysville will officiate at funeral services on Monday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jan 1958) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

Reed, Alfred Donald - Private family graveside services will be held for Alfred Donald Reed, 73, of 4000 Flyn St., at Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Reed died Thursday (March 1, 1990). Born February 8, 1917 in Pine City, Minn., he lived in Bellingham for 13 years. He attended the Roman Catholic Church and was a member of the Bellingham chapter of the VFW. Mr. Reed served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, and worked as an independent mobile tool sharpener. An avid singer, he was a member of a Barber Shop Quartet in Milwaukee, Wis., and in 1935 won a Major Bo's talent contest for his musical ability. Survivors include his wife Beverly of the family home; two daughters, Teresa Reed of Sacramento, Calif., and Maryellen Reed-Dobson of Seattle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REED, Alice – At her request, there will be no formal services for Alice (Ritchey) Burk Reed of Bellingham. A private luncheon buffet for family and friends will be at The Marina Restaurant for recitation of Mrs. Reed's favorite poems and prayers. She also will be honored in August at the family's annual picnic in Birch Bay. Mrs. Reed died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 94. Born Aug. 23, 1906 to James "Big Jim" and Elizabeth Edith (Dorsett) Ritchey in Chesaw, she attended school in Okanogan. Mrs. Reed graduated from what is now Western Washington University in the 1920s. Mrs. Reed worked as a teacher in Whatcom County, where she met and married Val Burk. She also taught on the Olympic Peninsula and in Selah before moving in 1958 to California. She retired in 1970. In 1961 she married Clarence L. Reed. He died in 1998. Mrs. Reed lived in Quartz Hill, Calif., in 1999 before recently moving back to Bellingham. She enjoyed knitting slippers and afghans, entertaining and traveling. Her daughter, Bonna Burk Bonsen Davis, died in 1997. Survivors include daughters Maryann Burk Carver and Amy Burk Unger, sister Amy Kulp, eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REED, Bertha Lindal "Lindy", 78, of Seattle, passed away Monday, April 16, 1990. Beloved mother of Linda Kristin Reed, Sumner; sister of Margeret Roessel, Bellingham and Emily Yanke, Blaine, WA. She was a member of St. Luke's Hospital Graduate Nurse Assn in Bellingham and the Icelandic Club of Seattle. Memorial service will be Thursday, April 19, at 3 p.m. at Ballard First Lutheran Church. Yahn and Son, Auburn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Apr 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REED, Dorothy Hope left this world on 19 August 2005, to be with her husband Dan in heaven. She passed away at Merrill Gardens retirement home in Bellingham. Dorothy was married to retired USAF Lt. Col. Daniel Grafton Reed for 56 years (Dan left us in 1997). Dorothy was born on 10 April 1920 in Powell, Wyoming. She was raised by "Pioneer Woman" Edith May Vawter along with two brothers and four sisters in Powell, Wyoming. Dorothy graduated from Powell High School in 1937, and then went on to nursing training at St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She met her husband Dan at a Lowry AFB dance while Dan was attending technical training at Lowry Field. Dorothy completed nurses training in 1942 and headed off to Goldsboro, North Carolina, to marry Dan who was stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB. Dorothy (her friends called her "Dot") and Dan had a wonderful Air Force career for 24 years. Their daughter Dana was born at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, in 1943, Tom was born Eglin Field, Florida in 1948 and then their youngest son, Charles Douglas, was born at Hamilton AFB, California, in 1956. Dorothy was not only a successful Air Force wife and registered nurse, but she went on to become a successful real estate agent and broker in Sacramento, CA, after they retired there in 1965. The Reed family remained in Sacramento from 1965 to 1999, when Dorothy moved to Bellingham to be near her son Tom. Dorothy leaves behind six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. During their retirement years they spent many summer and fall seasons at their cabin I northwest Wyoming. Dorothy loved to play with her grandchildren in their backyard pool as well as visit them in Hawaii, Washington State, and California. Dorothy was an active PEO sister and Eastern Star member. Their Hawaiian grandchildren affectionately name Dorothy "Charlie" and Dan "George" instead of calling them grandma and grandpa. Dana, Tom and Doug are thankful for the values instilled in them by Dorothy and Dan during their formative years. One of Dorothy's favorite sayings was "the first 100 years are the hardest." Dorothy will be missed by family and friends who could always count on her for a warm smile and a chat.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REED, Grant A., age 90, of Bellingham, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 1997 at Bellingham Health Care in Bellingham. Mr. Reed was born March 12, 1906 in LaConner, WA, to Orrie and Catherine Reed. He has been a lifetime resident of Whatcom county. Mr. Reed married Lottie Jess July 2, 1927 in Bellingham. He was a past member of a number of clubs including Bellingham Golf and Country Club, B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #194 of Bellingham, Central Lions Club of Bellingham and Pheasants Forever Club of Whatcom County. Mr. Reed enjoyed playing golf, hunting and fishing and traveling, and he owned and operated the Fountain Barber Shop for 45 years. And most of all enjoyed life and his family. He leaves to survive his wife Lottie of the family home; daughter Donna and her husband Jerry Hickok of Edmonds; son, Larry Reed and his wife Marlene of Bellingham; four grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Greenacres Funeral Home, with Pastor Leonard Ericksen officiating. With burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

REED, Larry Grant, age 67, of Blaine passed away Tues., Apr. 2, 2002, in Bellingham due to complications from diabetes. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, he was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Bellingham to Grant and Lottie (Jess) Reed. Larry graduated from Bellingham High School in 1953 and attended Washington State University and Western Washington University. He owned and operated Larry's Frozen Roods and Cascade Building Materials until his retirement in 1995. Larry was involved in many clubs and associations including the Lions Club, Workshop for the Handicapped, Bellingham Country Club, long time board member of Whatcom Skagit Contractors Assoc., Bellingham Yacht Club and Pheasants Forever. Larry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marlene Reed of the family home; mother, Lottie Reed of Bellingham; son, Brad & wife Laura Reed of Everson; daughter Jodi & husband Dave Mellott of Everson; much loved and cherished grandchildren, Dan Mellott, Abby Reed, Max Reed, Cory Mellott and Olivia Reed; sister Donna Hickok and family of Edmonds and many life long friends and neighbors who will miss him deeply. He was preceded in death by his father, Grant Reed. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including golf, hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming with his dog Polly. Larry retired to enjoy the life of a beach bum at Birch Bay. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6, 1 p.m. in Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will be at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.

REED, Leslie Raymond, age 47 of Everson, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 20, (2008) after a courageous battle of lung and brain cancer. He was born in Houston, Texas on June 30, 1960 and moved to Everson in 1991. He met his wife Beverly at the Selco Lumber Mill where they were both employed, and were married in 1993. He is survived at home by his wife Beverly; her daughters Debbie (Rick) McWilliams of Custer and Theresa (Larry) Serry of Bellingham and their extended families; his mother Lillian Reed and brothers Larry (Gerrylynn) Reed and Cecil Reed of Dayton, Texas and sister Sharon (Robbie) Parker of Galveston, TX and their extended families. He was preceded in death by his father Louis C. Reed and brother Lloyd Reed. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home, 202 Front St., Lynden, with burial to follow in Ten Mile Cemetery. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 22, 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REED, Lottie M., age 99, of Bellingham, passed away Thurs., June 13, 2002, in Bellingham. She was born Nov. 5, 1902, in Whatcom County to John and Frances (Zdenek) Jess and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She graduated from Bellingham Normal School where she earned her teaching certificate and taught in Whatcom County. She married Grant Reed in 1927 in Whatcom County. They were married for 69 years. They wintered in Arizona. Mrs. Reed enjoyed her family, home and Birch Bay. Preceded in death by her husband; son, Larry Reed; five sisters and one brother. Survived by her daughter, Donna & husband Jerry Hickok of Edmonds; daughter-in-law, Marlene Reed of Blaine; four grandchildren: Linda & Gary Rogers, Mike & Pat Hickok, Brad & Laura Reed and Jodi & Dave Mellott; seven great-grandchildren: Dan and Cory Mellott, Abby, Max and Olivia Reed, and Jamie and Gary Rogers. A graveside service will be held Wed., June 19, 3:00 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery with Rev. Al Currier officiating.

REED, Mary, aged 58 years, beloved wife of Fred M. Reed, passed away at the family home, 2207 C street Saturday morning, May 9, (1931) after an illness of about four months. Surviving besides the husband, are three sons, Homer B. Reed, Bellevue, Ky.; Robert Reed, Mount Vernon; and Leslie Reed, city; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Carlson, route 3, Bellingham, and Mrs. Velma Elliott, city; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Bartlow, Seattle, and Mrs. Annie Morgan, Cincinnati, Ohio; six grandchildren; one niece, Mrs. May Gould, city and one nephew, John Schweitzer, Seattle. Mrs. Reed was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Cincinnati, Ohio and had resided in Bellingham for the past nineteen years. The body rests at the Homer Mark Mortuary, where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, May 12, at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Wallace E. Gill, pastor, of the Christian Missionary Alliance, officiating. Interment will be made in the family plot in Woodlawn cemetery.

REED, Vernon Jerry, 40, of 4109 Sqalicum Lake Road, Bellingham, passed away Thursday, August 22, (1991) due to long extended illnesses related to a motorcycle accident on August 21, 1966. Born on February 10, 1951 in Bellingham, where he lived his life near his friends and relatives. Vernon attended Alderwood Grade School in Bellingham until sixth grace, then attended Mt. Baker Junior High until ninth grade. A Motorcycle accident took him out of school and left him handicapped. He was employed at Workshop Adapt, on assembly-line work and wood-working for approx 2 years in the 70's. Vernon was also known as "BUGGS" to many of his friends which were mostly of the Medical profession who at LPN's, Reg. Nurses, Rehab Therapists, Emergency Room, second and fourth floor Nurses, who knew him well, some who knew him for twenty-five years. Most all are from St Joseph Main Campus Hospital. Vernon was a very caring, kind, lovable, easy-going, trusting, friendly person, great sense of humor, Loved and liked by many people. Vernon Reed is the beloved son of Barbara Luke, whom he has lived with for the past three years. "Buggs" is loved very-very much by MOM and Family and will be misses (sic) tremendously by all of us. Vernon was a very unique young man and very special to all of us, "Buggs" is survived also by two sisters, Kathleen Luke of the family home, Roberta E. Spanski and husband Harold of Lynden, three brothers, Edward R. Luke and family of Bellingham, Jon H. Luke and Wife Kelly also of Bellingham, Steven R. Reed and Family of Ferndale, Grandmother, Ida Reed, of Seattle, numerous nephews, nieces. An Aunt Lois Furris in Ill. an Uncle Lyle Westen and wife Delores of Bellingham. Services 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, 1991 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Al Currier, First Advent Christian Church officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

REEDER, Margaret - Born Margaret Parker on June 11, 1923, in Brookings, OR to Lloyd and Olivia (Smart) Parker, the family moved to Louisiana where Margaret grew up and attended Sophie B. Hayes High School. On Feb. 14, 1943, Margaret married Douglass W. Reeder, Sr. Together they raised four children living in various places around the country as the U.S. Navy assigned. Margaret worked a variety of jobs, from office work to electronic assembly, and was always interested in learning new things. She was a wonderful seamstress and a very creative crafter of Christmas ornaments and decorations. She was an active member of St. Anne Parish in Blaine, WA. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Samuel Parker, Mary Adele Oritz and Marion Band. She is survived by her children, Doug Reeder, Peggy Hooley, Susan Bennett, Neil Reeder and wife, Sandra and daughter-in-law Evelyn Reeder, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Anne Church in Blaine at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2004. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REEL, Virginia Stanley, aged 75 years, passed away at the family home at Beach, Lummi island, Sunday (Mar. 24, 1912) morning at 8 o'clock, after an extended illness. Mrs. Reel is survived by her husband, John H. Reel, and one son, F. S. Reel of the Carlisle Packing company. Funeral services will be held from the residence Tuesday forenoon at 11 o'clock, the Rev. A. W. Cheatham, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiating. Interment is to take place in the cemetery at Beach under the direction of Mock & Hill, the local funeral directors.
(From The Bellingham Herald, March 25, 1912)

REESE, George T. - A funeral for George T. Reese of Lynden will be at 2 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home with the Rev. Delaine Bailey officiating followed by burial in Ten Mile Cemetery. Mr. Reese died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997, at Christian Health Care Center. He was 77. Born May 5, 1920, to Gomer and Catherine Palmer Reese in Winston-Salem, N.C., he attended schools in Southern California. Mr. Reese served as a radioman in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Anne Perenack Aug. 9, 1944, in New York City. A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, Mr. Reese retired in 1975. He lived in Mariposa, Calif., before moving to Lynden in 1983. He was a member of Police Post of the American Legion in Los Angeles, and attended Grace Baptist Fellowship in Lynden. Mr. Reese was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of the family home, sons George Reese Jr. of Everson and Paul Reese of Lynden, sister Mary Jane Layman of Glendale, Calif., three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

REESE, Mary Elizabeth, age 83 of Lynden, Ferndale resident for 40 years, died Wednesday, February 5, 1997. She was born October 24, 1913, in Buffalo, NY, to Thomas and Mary (Hickey) Finn. She married Clair J. Reese who preceded her in death. Mrs. Reese is survived by her sons, Thomas A. Reese of Burlington, John F. Reese of Denver, CO, Joseph W. Reese of Lynden; daughters, Margaret M. Arians of Seattle, Dorothy A. Massett of Ferndale, Anne E. Vander Veen of Lynden, Julia R. Parsons of Bellingham, Mary Claire Luther of Everson; brother-in-law Robert Reese and wife Rita of Olean, NY; twenty-three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Our Mother's greatest love was her family and celebrating special occasions when surrounded by all her loved ones. She found much joy in gardening, bird watching and visiting the Vancouver Game Farm. As a career homemaker, the pleasures she found in baking and sewing brought her great satisfaction. She exercised her mind by reading, her body by walking, and her soul with her devotion to the Catholic Church and God through her daily prayers. Her needs were simple and few with the exception of her constant desire for chocolate. The loss of our Mother will be shared by all. A Vigil for the Deceased will be Sunday, February 9, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 205 12th Street in Lynden with Fr. Richard McAllister officiating. The Funeral Liturgy will be Monday, February 10, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale, 5781 Hendrickson Avenue, with Fr. Jack Buckalew, Fr. Tim Sauer, and Fr. Richard McAllister officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday, February 9, 1997 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

REEVE, Elizabeth Marie of Blaine, Washington, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2007. She was 67 years old and was born December 5, 1939 in Corner Brook, Nfld, Canada to Sarah and Fred Carter. Elizabeth married Richard Reeve on August 23, 1991. She worked at Work Opportunities for 16 years as a bookkeeper and loved to sing and dance. She was a special friend to the many people who knew her. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her first husband, Neil Sutherland, and her parents. She is survived by her children: Mark Sutherland and his wife Vicki of Corona, CA, and Scott of Blaine, WA; grandchildren: Neil and Elyse of Corona, CA; four sisters: Vi and husband Greg of Ontario, Audrey and husband Ross of Nfld, Sandra of Halifax, N.S., and Bernice and husband John of Whiting, Iowa; brother Reg and his wife Sharon of Nfld; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Elizabeth's life will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REEVE, Dr. Richard A., age 75 years, of Everson, passed away at a Seattle rest home Wednesday, July 17, (1959). Dr. Reeve had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1909 and was a veterinarian in Everson from 1915 to last September when he retired. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F & A. M., Washington Club and the American Veterinarian Medical Assn. Surviving are two sons, Richard and Lyle, both of Seattle; one brother, James H. Reeve of Yakima; also 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Saturday, June 20, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Masonic graveside services will be conducted in Greenacres Memorial Park with the Nooksack Lodge No. 192, F & A. M. in charge.

REHBERGER, Albert J. "Zooks", a screen tender at the Bellingham Division of Georgia-Pacific Corp. for 32 years, died Saturday (Aug. 22, 1987) at a local nursing home. Mr. Rehberger, 74, of 1701 4th St., was born here Oct. 3, 1912 and lived here all of his life. He was active at one time in city league baseball. Survivors include his wife Mildred; two sons, George and Dale Rehberger of Bellingham; a brother, George Rehberger of Bellingham; a sister, Clara Munson of Leavenworth; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REHBERGER, George Albert, "Heaven's very special child," passed away at the age of 59 years, January 1, 1997 in Bellingham. Georgie, a Down's Syndrome child, was born to Albert and Mildred Rehberger on April 15, 1937 and lived with his parents all his life. Georgie was a happy child who loved and was loved by all who knew him. He brought joy and laughter to everyone. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Rehberger, August 1987. He leaves to survive his mother, Mildred Rehberger; his loving brother, Dale Rehberger and devoted sister-in-law, Norine; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at Woodlawn Cemetery with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

REHBERGER, Mildred Stokes - Visitation for Mildred Stokes Rehberger of Bellingham will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home, with Paul Elvig officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Rehberger died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 82. Born May 19, 1917, to Thomas and Mary Schmeiling Stokes, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. On Jan. 29, 1936, she married Albert J. Rehberger in Bellingham. She was manager of Stanley Home Products and enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and painting. Her husband died in 1987. A son, Georgie Rehberger, died in 1997. Survivors include son Dale Rehberger of Bellingham sisters Alice Simplot and Shirley McCallum, both of Bellingham two grandchildren three great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REICHEL, Rodney R. - A memorial service for Rodney R. Reichel of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Gilfillan officiating. Mr. Reichel died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 62. Born Oct. 5, 1938, to Robert and Lillian (Clark) Reichel in Seattle, he had lived in Bellingham for the past 35 years. On April 22, 1967, he married Nancy K. Sypher in Seattle. Mr. Reichel worked for Intalco Aluminum Corp. for 32 years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening and photography. He loved his cat Guffie. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham, son Robert Reichel of Ferndale, daughters Susan Reichel of Bellingham and Erica Reichel of Birch Bay and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REICHERT, Nellie - Ill three months, Mrs. Nellie Reichert, a resident of Whatcom county for the past half century, passed away at a local hospital Monday (April 12, 1943) at the age of 73 years. She made her home at 2410 Texas street. Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. A. F. Goodwin, Yakima; Mrs. Ora Shaw and Mrs. Elsie Shaw, of Bellingham; Mrs. Wyla St. Johns, of Los Angeles, and five nephews, Fay Kennedy, of the merchant marine; Glenn Burgess, city; I. Burgess, of Marietta; Oren and Earl Morsman, of Ferndale. Funeral arrangements will be made by Harlow-Hollingsworth.

REICHLIN, Leo C. - A memorial Mass for Leo Carl Reichlin of Moses Lake, formerly of Ferndale, will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Joachim Catholic Church, with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Mr. Reichlin died Thursday, March 9, 2000 in Moses Lake. He was 56. Born Dec 9, 1943, in Ferndale, he graduated from Assumption Catholic School and Ferndale High School. Mr. Reichlin served in the U.S. Army for two years. He retired from the Painters Union and was recently active with Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Reichlin was a 10-year member of the Central Washington Contractors Association. Survivors include his wife Carol of the family home; daughters Holly Reichlin of the family home and Tanise Reichlin Cook of Moses Lake; sons Mike and Tony Reichlin, both of the family home; stepchildren Tony, Roger and Kyle Phlgar, David King and Darla Bromwel; brothers Leonard Reichlin of Everett and Marty Reichlin of Seattle; and sisters Mary Ann Reichlin of Ferndale, Margaret Cronk of Deming, Josie Reichlin of Seattle and Betty Deck of Eatonville.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REID, Elizabeth, 80, an ardent historian of the Gold Rush, died Saturday (Sept. 26, 1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Reid, 1002 11th St., was born Sept. 20, 1907, in Scotland and moved from Southern California to Bellingham in 1971. In addition to chronicling the Gold Rush in the West, especially around Nevada City, Nev., Mrs. Reid's interests included needlework and photography. She is survived by three daughters, Bonnie Papetti and Georia Smith, both of Bellingham and Suzanne Dart of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

REID, Donald L., age 85 of Blaine, passed away May 6, 2002 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Care Center of Blaine. Mr. Reid was born January 3, 1917 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada to Andrew and Anna (Larsen) Reid. He was a member of the Canadian Legion, enjoyed curling, fishing of all kinds, ocean sports, and gardening flowers of all kinds. While he was still working, he was a manager for a fishing supply company. He is survived by his wife, Janet Reid of Birch Bay of Powell River, B.C.; four sisters, Gladys Morrison of Seattle, WA; Margery Beaton of Manitoba, Canada; Wilma Rix of Edmonton, Alberta; Dorothy Dobi of Ponoka, Alberta; and Jean Egger of Calgary, Alberta; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and 12 noon to 2 Friday in the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine. A funeral service, officiated by Father Timothy Sauer, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel. Interment, officiated by Father Steve Sallis, will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2002 in the Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements and services are by the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 May 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REID, Dorothy - Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel for Dorothy Reid, 63, Blaine. The Rev. Don Walter will officiate. Burial will follow in Sumas Cemetery. She died Thursday (Dec. 2, 1982) in a local hospital. She was born July 24, 1919 in Sumas. Survivors include her husband, Lester, two sons, a daughter, a brother, three sisters and seven grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REID, John Raymond, age 92 of Bellingham, passed away Tues., May 9, 2006. He was born September 6, 1913, in Bellingham to John and Almira (Williams) Reid. He earned both his Bachelor's in Education from Pacific Lutheran University and his Master's from Western Washington University. Following college, John began his teaching career in elementary education and served n the U.S. Navy during WWII. Following the war, he returned to teaching and worked primarily in administration in the Anacortes School District. John was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church and also a member of the American Legion. John was a loving son to his mother, a fine Christian gentleman and a friend to all who knew him. He financially sponsored two children in South America for many years. John is survived by relatives Robert Reid of Bellingham and Dan Schuler of Broomfield, CO. He is also survived by close friends, Rev. Carl Fischer, Mal Walton, Faith Imbach, Margaret Johnson, Denny Hillard and many neighbors and other good friends, especially those at Lynden Manor. Graveside Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery on Fri., May 19, at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REID, Russell E., 62, president of the Reid Boiler Works, Inc., pioneer South Side firm and a former city councilman, died Wednesday (Dec. 18, 1957) morning in St. Joseph's Hospital. He had been seriously ill for several months. Son of Robert A. Reid, one of the founders in 1888 of the Reid Boilers Works. Russell Reid was born in Missoula, Mont., when his parents returned to that state for a short time. He was 2 years old when the family moved back to Bellingham and had lived in this city since. After graduating from Fairhaven High School he attended the State Normal School, now Western Washington College, and later went into the family business. An athlete in his school days, he was captain of the Normal School basketball team and football team. He also had musical ability and played violin in Madame Enberg's orchestra years ago. Mr. Reid was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F&AM, of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194, attended St. James Presbyterian Church and was a past member of Rotary.
He was elected to the Bellingham city council in December, 1937, and served four two-year terms on the council, 1938 1945. Mr. Reid is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel Reid, at the home, 905 15th St.; two sons, Robert E. Reid of Seattle and Russell J. Reid of Bellingham; and five granddaughters, Christine, Georgine, Susan, Barbara and Karen Reid, in Seattle. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence of St. James Church and officers of the Fairhaven Lodge. Burial in Bay View cemetery will follow.

REILLY, George W., Sr. age 76 of Ferndale, lifetime Whatcom County resident, went to be with the Lord on Sunday night, October 26, 1997, at his family home in Ferndale. George W. Reilly, Sr. was born August 9, 1921 in Bellingham, WA. His father was George W. Reilly and mother Anna T. (Olson) Reilly. George attended Assumption School through the eighth grade, and then attended Bellingham High School through the twelfth grade but in lieu of graduating from high school he went to work for the ship yard during the war years. He went to work with Georgia Pacific Corp. in 1947 where he was employed until the early 1980's when he retired. On August 15, 1942 he married his high school sweetheart Sally A. Purdy. They resided in Ferndale where they raised and enjoyed their family of eight children. His hobbies included collecting antiquities, gardening, raising special breed of chickens and rabbits and especially enjoyed his cocker spaniel "Pudge." Mr. Reilly is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Sally A. Reilly; sons and daughters-in-law, George W. Reilly III, of Bellingham, Michael E. Reilly of Ferndale, Patrick and Barbara Reilly of Ferndale, Joseph B. and Shirley Reilly of Ephrata, WA; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Jim Weisenburger of Lynden, Stephanie and Gary Curtiss of Nome, AK, Lisa Reilly of Ferndale; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mary Jane and Jim Butler; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his only brother, Arthur E. Reilly; daughter Francesca Adriane Reilly, and grandson Marcus James Reilly. A Funeral Service will be held October 30, 10:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tim Sauer officiating, graveside service will follow. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

REILLY, Josephine S., age 78, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, (1958) in an Anacortes hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Reilly had been a resident of the Ferndale community her entire lifetime and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mary Ruthruff of Portland, Mrs. Cecilia Sabo of Arlington, Mrs. Pauline Veenhuizen of Seattle, Mrs. Loretta Hunter of Ferndale, Mrs. Patricia Crosby of Anacortes; three sons, James of Stanwood, John of Seattle, Maurice of Lynden; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie McCartin of Bellingham; 28 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. in Ferndale. Holy mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday, Aug. 21, at 9 a.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

REILLY, Sally E., age 70, of Bellingham, passed away Wed., Dec. 17, 1997, at home. She was born Oct. 14, 1927, in Bellingham to Elfred and Della (DeMaan) Place and had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She married Arthur E. Reilly on Sept. 11, 1948, in Bellingham, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 1990. Mrs. Reilly graduated from Western Washington State College of Education with an R.N. Degree in Nursing. She enjoyed playing pinochle, traveling, and was a humanitarian involved with children and animal rights. Her family was very special to her. Survived by 4 daughters, Rebecca Simplot & husband Paul, Erin Davidson, Kelli Reilly & finace Michael Balzer, and Shannon Feathers & husband Brian all of Bellingham; brother, Verdun Place & wife Sunny of Bellingham; sister-in-law, Mrs. George Reilly of Ferndale; grandchildren, Dana Place of Manhattan Beach, CA, Brett Simplot, Rian Barnes, Travis Silvers all of Bellingham, Jessica Silvers of Tucson, AZ, Danielle Feathers of Bellingham, Braden Feathers of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Sun., Dec. 21, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Burial will be on Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park.

REIMER, Bob W., formerly of Whatcom County, died of leukemia Thursday, Sept. 18, 1997. A celebration in his memory will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Centralia College gymnasium. Born July 22, 1935, in Corn, Okla., he was raised in Everson. Mr. Reimer graduated from Nooksack Valley High School, the University of Washington and received a master's degree from Seattle University. He taught and coached basketball at Mount Si High School and served an athletic director and basketball coach at Centralia Community College. Following retirement in 1991, Mr. Reimer was inducted into the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges and Centralia College halls of fame. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, son Kim Reimer, daughter Kathy Villeneuve and one grandchild.

REIMER, Dorothy Mae - Visitation for Dorothy Mae Reimer of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at Sunrise Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jon Aldrich and Lee Green officiating. A private burial will precede the memorial service in Enterprise Cemetery. Mrs. Reimer died at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2001. She was 69. Born Aug. 8, 1931, to Jake and Emily (Neufeld) Peters in Lustre, Mont., she grew up in northeast Montana and graduated from Lustre Bible Academy Christian High School. She attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Neb, for two years. She married Ike Reimer on Sept. 30, 1953, in Larsland, Mont., and moved to Lynden. She was preceded in death by her father, daughter Emily Suzanne Reimer and granddaughter Dorothy Cynthia Reimer. Survivors include her husband; sons Randy Reimer and Ron Reimer of Lynden, and Jason Reimer of Blaine; daughters Cynthia Honey of Sumas and Shyla Reimer of Oak Harbor; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; her mother of Lynden; brothers Les Peters of Cave Creek, Ariz., Richard Peters of Glasgow, Mont., Gene Peters of Boise, Idaho and Mike Peters of Wyoming; sisters Stella Wiens of Glasgow, Mont., and Wilma Peters of Phoenix, Ariz., and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 May 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REIMER, Jacob (Jake) W. Reimer, age 86 passed away at home, 9-22-97 after suffering numerous strokes. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, 9-25-97, 3:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale, WA, Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Mr. Reimer was born 11-30-1910 in Corn, OK. He was the last of 11 siblings of David and Anna (Wedel) Reimer, German Mennonite immigrants from Russia. He married Bertha Penner in the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church, 11-29-1932. He purchased his father's homestead near Corn and raised wheat, corn, cotton and livestock. In 1943 he sold the farm in Oklahoma and purchased a dairy farm near Nooksack, WA. After farming for 5 years he moved to Ferndale and started a logging business. He continued to log until his first stroke at age 75. Mr. Reimer was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Sara and Janice. Survivors in addition to his wife Bertha, include two daughters of Bellingham, Veleta Young and husband Chet, Shirley Patterson and husband Gary; a son Wayne and wife Betty of Bellevue; 6 grandchildren, Ellen and David Reimer of Seattle, Eric and Kevin Patterson of Bellingham, Cheryl Rohrer of Lynnwood and Kim Merriman of Olympia. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 2039 Main St. Ferndale.

REIMERS, Dean B., Rev., of 2416 E St. died Sunday, May 22, 1994, at his home. He was 61. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Visitation will precede the funeral service. Burial will be Thursday in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside. Born Dec. 16, 1932, to Bernard J. and Edith Clark Reimers graduated from Northwest College in Kirkland. A member of Assembly of God Church, he was pastor of Monroe Assembly of God Church and The Harrah Assembly of God Church. He was a telephone technician for GTE. Survivors include sons Rick Reimers of Bellingham, Mark Reimers and Clay Reimers, both of Everett, and Brad Reimers of Lake Stevens; daughters Tracy Phair of Bellingham, Deana Reimers of Bothell and Danyl Reimers of Everett; sister Sharon of Yakima; and 16 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

REINHOLDS, Curt, age 79, of Acme, passed away Sunday June 19, (1977). He had been a resident of Whatcom Co. since 1936 and was a retired logger. He was a member of Nooksack Lodge No. 171 F&AM, Eastern Star Chapter No. 12. Surviving are his wife (Deed), 1 son Gene in Calif and a half brother in Sweden. Also 3 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Wed., June 22 at 4:30 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Shafer officiating. Cremation with inurnment in the Saxon Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jun 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REINKE, Merlyn Lee of Ferndale, WA, died peacefully at home on May 5, 2009, in the presence of his family; he was 73 years old. Merlyn was born November 30, 1935, in Hartley, Iowa, the eldest son of Glenn and Dorothea Reinke. Merlyn graduated from Hartley Public High School in 1954, he entered the U.S. Navy in January 1955, and he served four years active duty in San Diego, California, and aboard the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier. After the military, Merlyn attended Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, and the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, graduating with a bachelor of science degree. In 1960 he met his wife, the former Madonna McGovern, and the two were married May 13th, 1961, in Cascade, Iowa. Merlyn will be dearly missed by Madonna, his loving wife of 49 years. Along with his wife, he is survived by daughter, Lori, and son-in-law, Pat Brown, and grandchildren, Brenna, Tristan, and Brielle; daughter, Lisa, and son-in-law, Jay Stiglitz, and grandchildren, Justin, Chad, Travis, and Garrit; and son, Jeff, and daughter-in-law, Gillian Reinke, and grandson, Mason, and step grandchildren, Cameron and Shaelyn. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Judy Reinke, and sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Kenny Kroger of Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents. Merlyn worked his early years for Montgomery Ward & Co. Later he was employed for 26 years with the U.S. Customs Service. He retired December 31, 1996, from the federal government. When his children were younger, Merlyn was involved for several years with Blue Birds and served as his son's Cub Scout master. Merlyn was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. During retirement, Merlyn and Madonna enjoyed traveling throughout the United States in their motor home, but his passion was spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory - Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REINSMA, Hilda - Lynden resident Hilda Reinsma, a retired nurse, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1993, at Christian Rest Home in Lynden, where she had lived since 1989. She was 87. Visitation hours were scheduled from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Memorial funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Louis Kerkstra officiating. Burial will precede the service at 10:15 a.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery. The daughter of Herman and Clara DeBoer, she was born June 14, 1905, in Preston, Md. She was married to the Rev. William Reinsma May 13, 1936, in Grand Rapids, Mich. They moved to Lynden in 1956 when her husband became pastor of First Christian Reformed Church. He died in 1986. Mrs. Reinsma was a registered nurse and worked at the former St. Luke's Hospital and for Dr. Kenneth Spady in Everson. She was a member of First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and the Ladies Aid Society. Besides her husband, Mrs. Reinsma was preceded in death by a son, John Reinsma, and grandson, Brent Reinsma.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REINSMA, William K., Rev. - Funeral services for the Rev. William K. Reinsma, 76, 100 Holly St., Lynden, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. The Rev. William Verwolf will officiate. Burial will precede the services at 10: 15 a.m. Thursday at Ten Mile Cemetery. Visitation will be until 9 tonight at Gillies Funeral Home. The Rev. Reinsma died Tuesday (March 4, 1986) in Lynden. He was born May 29, 1909 in Sheldon, Iowa, and moved to Lynden in 1956. He married Hilda DeBoer May 13, 1936, in Grand Rapids, Mich. The Rev. Reinsma was the former pastor and a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. He would have been affiliated with the Christian Reformed faith for 50 years in May 1986.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REMINGTON, Effie M., age 71, who resided at 1104-15th St., passed away in a local hospital Wed., July 25, 1979. She had been a resident of B'ham for the past 35 years. She leaves to survive 3 sons, Garfield Remington of B'ham, Keith Remington of Edmonds, Al Masek of Federal Way; 1 brother, Clifford Beyer of Wisconsin; 1 sister, Beryl Engles of B'ham; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Graveside at Woodlawn Cemetery, Friday, July 27 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Harley Hiller officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Veroske-Jerns Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REMINGTON, Garfield (Baldie), age 44 who resided at 119 Samish Way, passed away at his residence, Thursday, November 19, 1981. He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 36 years and was very active with the Bellingham Men's Slow Pitch Softball Association. He leaves to survive 2 brothers, Keith Remington of Lynnwood; Al Masek of Idaho. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 25 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Harley Hiller officiating. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Nov 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RENNER, Leveritt Joseph - A memorial service for "Bill" Leveritt Joseph Renner of Ferndale will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Community Church with the Rev. Pete Holdaas officiating. Mr. Renner died at home Thursday, July 3, 1997. He was 77. Born Feb. 1, 1920, to Joseph and Maybelle Markmann Renner in Oakland, Calif., he served in the Army Air Corps in China, Burma and India during World War II. Mr. Renner worked for Boeing Co. and an electrical engineer, Temco at ARCO Products Co. and at the bingo hall and The Doughnut Shop in Blaine. He was a member of Grace Community Church and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 51 years, Vivian, and son Allan Renner. Survivors include wife, Mary Lou Kelly-Renner; daughter Diane Nestlebush-Floyd of Blaine, Linda Gray of California, Judy Renner of Port Orchard, Nancy Walters of Texas and Sharon Ronningen of Ferndale; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

REPOZ, Joyce E., of 3802 James St. Road died Tuesday, June 22, 1993, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She was 76. A private family service was held. She was born May 26, 1917, in Bellingham to Clayton and Lottie Wright. A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, she graduated from Whatcom High School. She married John Repoz on May 26, 1939, in Bellingham. He died in 1977. Mrs. Repoz worked as a sales clerk for Weisfield Jewelers for more that 27 years, and later worked for Smith Jewelers before retiring. She enjoyed flowers and watching television. Survivors include son Roger Repoz of Brea, Calif.; daughter Linda Doering of Bellingham; brother Clayton Wright of Stanton, Calif.; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

RESER, Charles Reid - A memorial service for C. Reid Reser of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Garden Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Reser died Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 89. Born Nov. 18, 1907, to Edward and E. Mabel Petch Reser in Swift River, Saskatchewan, he lived in Bellingham since 1929. He married Dorothy E. Hanson in 1939. Owner and operator of Reser Auto Finish painting business for several years, Mr. Reser lived in Arizona during the winter after retiring. He enjoyed traveling. He was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F&AM and Scottish Rite and of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O.E.S. Survivors include his wife, of Bellingham; sons Gary Reser of Renton and Donald Reser of San Marcos, Calif.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

RETRUM, Robert Lewis of 6343 Vista Drive, Ferndale, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997. He was 77. A private service will be held. Born Dec. 20, 1919, in Dawson, Minn., he attended school in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota with an accounting degree. A World War II veteran, Mr. Retrum retired as an auditor with the state of Nevada. He lived in Whatcom County since October. He married Mercedes Renneker on June 11, 1949, in Bismarck, N.D. She died in 1977. Mr. Retrum enjoyed bowling and traveling. Survivors include daughter Carol Callegard of Burnaby, B.C., sister Carolyn Buckmaster of Bloomington, Minn., brother Wallace Retrum of Breckenridge, Minn., and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

RETTIG, Eileen J., age 63 of Bellingham, passed away Tues. Dec. 28, 2004 after an extended illness. She was born February 1, 1941 to Adeline and Alton Jepperson in Bellingham. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1958. In the 1960's, Eileen lived in Alaska at Fort Greeley working as a hair stylist and also homesteaded in the Matanuska Valley near Wasilla. Upon returning to Washington, she worked at ARCO's Cherry Point Refinery. Eileen found many interests in addition to her family including gardening, fishing, traveling, and other creative endeavors. Eileen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Her surviving family includes her son Benjamin N. Johnson and step-daughter Tanya S. Smith, brother Bernhard Jepperson and sisters Peggy Jean Hinton and Emelyne Fredlund, step grandchildren Jeremy Ingram, Shannon and Holden Smith, Simon Smith and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adeline and Alton Jepperson, husband, Charles Rettig; and step granddaughter, Jennifer Smith. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Whatcom County. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, 1031 N. Garden St., Bellingham.

REUBLE, Leof Marie, 79, of Blaine, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. She was born on Aug. 21, 1918, in Bellingham to Stiles and Dot (Knowlton) Nettleton. She married Thomas O. Reuble on Sept. 9, 1939, in Reno, Nev., and moved to Blaine in 1941, where her husband worked for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Mrs. Reuble was a part-time salesperson and a full-time homemaker. She enjoyed arranging flowers her husband grew. She is survived by her husband, her son, Thomas G. Reuble of Sumas, daughter Linda Lee of Blaine, four grandchildren and many other relatives. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.

REUL, Lois Maurine, age 84 of Bellingham, passed away August 7, 1997 in Bellingham. Mrs. Reul was born June 15, 1913 in Bellingham, WA, to Jack and Gesine Mannott Gallup. She was a lifetime member of Assumption Catholic Church and the Bellingham Senior Center. She enjoyed sewing, traveling years ago and Sunday rides. She is survived by her son, Gary Reul and his wife Barbara, of Bothell and her granddaughter, Diana Reul, of Bellingham. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 1997, at Bayview Cemetery with Father Jay DeFolco officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. The arrangements and services are under direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

REUTHER, Willi – Private family services for Willi Reuther of Blaine were held April 6 at Jerns Funeral Chapel. Mr. Reuther died Monday, April 3, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 77. Born June 2, 1922 to Georg and Margarete (Steinmetz) Reuther in Ditterswind, Germany, he moved to Whatcom County 37 years ago. Survivors include his wife Maria (Hoogendoorn) Reuther of the family home; daughter Christel Anastassopoulos of Arizona; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REVEY, Ada Arlene - A prayer service for Ada Arlene Revey will be held at 7 p.m. today at Wexliem, Lummi Community Center. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wexliem, with the Rev. Bryan Hersey officiating. Mrs. Revey died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998. She was 71. She was born in Bellingham on March 2, 1927, to George and Irene (Lear) James. She married Manuel Revey, who preceded her in death in 1990. During World War II, she worked as a waitress, then worked at the cannery for Arrowac Fisheries. For many years, she enjoyed working as a janitor at Lummi Indian Business Council and at the Lummi Headstart. Mrs. Revey enjoyed fishing, clam digging, Bingo, knitting and crocheting, and loved watching her kids play sports, gardening and basket weaving She was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church. She is survived by sons Emanuel Revey, William Revey Sr. and Avery Revey, all of Lummi; daughters Rosalee Revey, Maryann Revey, Vontella Tally, Sharon Scott and Isabelle Revey, all of Lummi; son David Revey of Kake, Alaska; daughter Karen Anderson of Arlington; 34 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives. Her son James Mario Revey died in 1989. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Nov 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REVEY, Emanuel - The funeral for Emanuel Revey, 62, of 3005 Kinley Way will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, with the Rev. Harold E. Schroeder officiating. Burial will be at the Lummi Reservation cemetery. Mr. Revey, who died Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, was a fisherman and construction worker. He was born in Bellingham March 24, 1928, the son of Emanuel Revey and Mary Solomon Revey, and had lived in Whatcom County all his life. He married Arlene A. James. She survives at the family home. Other survivors include daughters Rosalee Wilson of Bellingham, and Mary Ann Plaster, Vontella Revey, Sharon Scott and Isabelle Revey, all of Lummi Reservation, and Karen Anderson of Arlington; sons Emanuel Revey, William Revey, Avery Revey, all of Lummi Reservation, and David Revey of Kake, Alaska; brother Valentino Revey of Lummi Reservation; sisters Marie Palmer of La Conner and Ramona Owings of Bellingham; 29 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Nov 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REVEY, James Mario - Funeral services for James Mario Revey, age 33 of 3005 Kinley Way, Bellingham, will be Fri. Sept 1, 1989 at 10 a.m. at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility with Rev. Walter Harnden officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mr. Revey, a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. passed away Aug. 27, 1989 in Bellingham because of a fishing accident. He was born Nov. 16, 1955 in Bellingham. He is survived by a son Jason; daughters Rosalee and Farren, all of B'ham; fiancee Kimberly George of B'ham; his parents Emanuel and Arlene Revey of Bellingham; brothers Emanuel and wife Sue, William and wife Loretta, Avery, all of Bellingham, David and wife Roberta of Kake, AK; sisters Rosalee Wilson and husband Calvin, Mary Ann Plaster and husband Lewis, Vontella Talley and husband Robert, Isabelle Brady and husband James, all of B'ham, Karen Anderson and husband Rod of Darrington, Sharon Scott and husband James of Aberdeen; uncle Valentino Revey of B'ham; aunts Ramona Owins of B'ham, Marie Palmer of LaConner, and Virginia Williams of B'ham; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REWEY, Lousira Marie, 96, of Lynden, died Friday, June 26, 1992, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Sharon Hare Abrahim officiating. Born May 19, 1896, in Madison, Wis. to Frederick and Eliza Fenn Powers, she was raised and educated in Wisconsin. She earned a nursing degree and was a career nurse. After her retirement, she moved to Whatcom county; she had lived at St. Francis since 1985. Survivors include: grandchildren Gordon Meacham of Skagway, Alaska; Bruce Meacham of California; Barbara Meacham of Maple Falls; Malcom Meacham of Seattle; and Judy Benson of Blaine; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Francis Meacham-Chase, has died. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REYNOLDS, Gladys I. - Visitation for Mrs. Gladys I. "Hilda" Reynolds of Everson will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 21, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lynden Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Gordon Stewardson and Rev. Maurice McCrary officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Reynolds died at Shuksan Health Care Center on Tuesday, June 18, 2002. She was 80. The oldest child of Allen and Elsie (Sward) Stenberg, she was born at the family farm near Ferndale on August 24, 1921. She was married to Ralph T. Reynolds in Mt. Vernon on January 21, 1939 and graduated from Ferndale High School that same year. In 1956 they moved to Fort Scott, Kansas and returned to the county in 1967. A homemaker, Gladys also was an Avon representative for more than thirty years and was a member of the President's Club and the Honor Society. She was a member of the Lynden Church of the Nazarene and her first love was for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Preceded by her husband Ralph, Sr. and son Robert Mrs. Reynolds in survived by her son Walter Reynolds of Fort Scott, Kansas daughter Carolyn Strunk and husband Joe of Nampa, ID., sons Carl T. (Ted) Reynolds of Everson, Allen E. Reynolds and wife Sandy of Sumas, David A. Reynolds and wife Dorothy of Nampa, ID., Ralph Reynolds, Jr. and wife Connie of Everson daughter-in-law Kay Reynolds of Everson seventeen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren sister Doris Smith and husband Ken of Boise, ID. brother Lawrence Stenberg and wife Dale Marie of Kendall and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REYNOLDS, Mary Jo passed away suddenly and peacefully in her home of 66 years on Saturday, November 11, 2006. She was born in Lewistown, MT on August 8, 1927 to James and Neva Powers. She was the second of seven children. The family moved to Bellingham in 1936 where she attended Assumption School and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1945. She was an LPN for 35 years, working at the old St. Luke and St. Joseph Hospitals. Waiting for her at her final reward are her brothers Jim, Hoot (Ray), Don and sister Pat. All are greatly missed. Left behind are her children, Kitty Ann (Bruce) McGinnis of Montana; Mick Jr. (Sandy) Reynolds of Bellingham; grandchildren Tami Bartaw-Miller, Neva Jo McGinnis, Kelley Porter, Kiesa, Katey and Michael Reynolds; great-grandchildren Ashley, Alyssa and Payton Porter, Marques Reynolds, Destiny Reynolds, Ryan Miller; brothers Chuck (Joanne) Powers, Ralph (Carol) Powers; sister-in-law Leona Powers of North Bend, WA and numerous nieces and nephews, all of Bellingham. The open door policy at her home and the times she shared with her family kept her busy and young. Even now you can hear the wind chimes on her porch, smell the coffee brewing and see the writing on the sidewalk that read "Mom-Mom's House." Visitation will be on Thursday, November 16, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel. A Christian Prayer Service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel with Father Frank Schuster officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REYNOLDS, Neola B., age 92 years of Ferndale, passed away Tues., Jan. 14, 1992 in a Bellingham Nursing Home. She was born April 2, 1899 in Sutton, NE, in the same house in which her mother was born. The family moved to a farm near Wilsonville, NE when she was 8 years old. When she was 15 years old the family homesteaded 320 acres of prairie near Fort Benton, MT. Neola married Home C. Reynolds, Dec 18, 1917 in Ft. Benton. They moved to a farm in the Fort Bellingham area in 1919 and lived there for more than 65 years. She was a member of Lizzie Jones Orthopedic Guild for many years and was a gold Star mother. She was a loving grandmother and homemaker and enjoyed gardening, sewing and caring for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer in 1958. Her son Gordon was killed in action at St. Lo, France in 1944 and her daughter Maxine Elaine Snider died in 1979. She is survived by sons, Stanley and wife Neva of Bellingham; Dale and wife Edith of Ferndale; and a son-in-law Russell Snider of Bellingham; seven grandchildren Carol Stamey, Kathy Wilson, Laurie Winters, Steve Reynolds Robin Wenderski, Suzanne Reynolds and Dianne Rinesmith; 12 great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, with Pastor Ralph Poulson of First Baptist Church of Ferndale officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REYNOLDS, Neva Marie - In loving memory of Neva Marie Reynolds (nee Babin) age 82. Neva passed away at home on Wednesday, January 7th, (2009) surrounded by her family. She was born December 5, 1926, to George Garnet Babin and Opal Josephine Duvall in Redmond, OR, and grew up on the Eastern Oregon prairies where she loved to "run like the wind". She attended schools in Oregon and Bellingham, where she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1946. She worked as a telephone operator and attended Western Washington State College, where she met her husband, Stanley Reynolds. They married in Seattle on September 9, 1950, where they lived for 40 years, raising their family, before returning to Bellingham in 1991. Neva sang and played piano beautifully, drew and painted, and sewed for her family for years. She was a Cub Scout leader and school volunteer. She enjoyed camping trips with her family around the U.S. She and Stan also traveled to Alaska and Hawaii, the Caribbean, the U.K., Ireland, and France. She boated with Stan for years in Puget Sound and the San Juan and Gulf Islands in their sailboats Sanderling and Mandolin Wind. Neva earned an Associate of Arts degree from Highline Community College in Library Science in 1980. Neva bravely moved through Alzheimers with her sweet nature intact, and a smile for her loved ones till the end of her life. She was lovingly cared for at home by Stan for many years. Neva was pre-deceased by her parents and three siblings, Leona (Andy) Davidson of Portland, OR, Paul Rinehart of Kingman, AZ, and Helen DeVore of Los Angeles, CA. She is survived by husband Stan, children Laurie (Bob) Winters of Brookline, MA, Steven (Kaylen) Reynolds of Seatac, WA, and Robin (Joe) Wenderski of Bellingham, and granddaughters Briar Winters of New York, NY and Claire Winters of Brookline, and grandson Jeffrey Reynolds of Seatac. She is also survived by two siblings, sister Irene DuShane of Mesa, AZ, and Arlie (Betty) Curtiss of Beaverton, OR, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Neva's special caregiver and friend of six years, Sarah Briggs, provided her with hours of joy and companionship. She has our deepest appreciation. Private family services will be held at a later time in Condon, OR.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REYNOLDS, Ralph T., age 60, of 1519 Van Dyk Rd., Lynden, passed away suddenly in a Kennewick hospital on Monday, June 23, 1980. Born in Kirksville, Missouri. Mr. Reynolds returned to the Lynden area from Fort Scott, Kansas in 1966. A WWII Army Veteran he had owned and operated Reynolds Construction. Was a member of the Church of God Holiness in Everson and was married to Gladys Stenberg in Mt. Vernon on January 21, 1939. Besides his wife Gladys, he is survived by 6 sons: Alan of Lynden, Ralph Jr. in Everson, Walt & Ted in Kennewick, Bob & David in Kansas. A daughter, Mrs. Carolyn (Joe) Strunk of Kennewick. 14 grandchildren. 5 brothers: Charles of Blaine, Walter of Edmonds, James in Kent, Donald & John in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A sister Mrs. Ruth Patterson, Appleton City, Missouri. Numerous nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday June 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of The Gillies Funeral Home. Burial and Military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jun 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

REYNOLDS, Robert Hartley - Visitation for Robert Hartley Reynolds Sr. of Everson will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Church of the Nazarene in Lynden with the Rev. Pat Conway officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Reynolds died Monday, March 13, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 58. Born April 12, 1941 to Ralph T. and Gladys I. (Stenberg) Reynolds in Bellingham. Mr. Reynolds attended school in Custer and later moved with his family to Kansas, where he graduated from Fort Scott Christian Heights High School. While in Kansas, he worked as an auto mechanic and worked for a printing company. He also served as a reverend. On June 28, 1959, he married Kay Dill in Kansas. They moved to Whatcom County in 1980. Mr. Reynolds owned and operated Three Cedars Cabinet Shop of Everson and was a reverend at the Church of God (Holiness). Mr. Reynolds was a member of Hopewell Grange and was known for organizing benefit concerts for families dealing with cancer. He loved telling jokes and meeting with friends at Dunny's Restaurant in Everson. His father and one granddaughter died previously. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Teresa Reynolds and Roxie Brooks, both of Everson; sons David Reynolds of Ferndale, Galen Reynolds of Kendall and Robert Reynolds Jr. of Everson; his mother of Everson; brothers Allen Reynolds of Sumas, Ralph Reynolds Jr. of Everson, David Reynolds of Nappa, Idaho, and Walt Reynolds of Fort Scott, Kan; sister Carolyn Strunk of Nappa; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RHEA, Marie E. (Hilgendorf), age 95, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 9, 2005, at highland Convalescent Center in Bellingham, WA. She was born to Herman and Amalia Hilgendorf on December 15, 1909 in Watertown, Wisconsin. Marie attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison where she received her B. A. and M. A. degrees in Languages in 1931 and 1932, respectively. She taught languages at South Milwaukee High School from 1932 to 1937.
After her marriage to David E. Rhea, they lived in Port Townsend, WA, where David became Prosecuting Attorney. In 1945, they moved to Portland, OR, where her husband was special trial attorney for the Bonneville Power Administration. In 1947, the family moved to Bellingham, where Marie has lived since. Her community activities included St. Lukes' Pauline Newton Auxiliary, where she served two years as President. As President, she initiated sponsorship of the first Red Carpet Caper, whose proceeds benefitted (sic) St. Lukes' General Hospital. Marie also was on the Whatcom Unit, Board of the American Cancer Society for 25 years, serving variously as service-Rehab Chair, Culinary Cruise Social Hour co-chair, and Secretary. Upon retirement, she was named an Honorary Life Member. Marie was a member of AAUW, Whatcom Museum, Bellingham Yacht Club First Mates, and First Presbyterian Church. Her upbeat, positive, encouraging personality and her perpetual smile will be missed by the many who loved her dearly.
She was predeceased by her husband David E. Rhea in 1978. Surviving her are one son, the former Whatcom County District Court Judge David E. Rhea, Jr., and his wife Marnie; her one daughter Carolyn Rhea and husband Bob Lussier, grandson Matt Rhea, granddaughter Suzanne Taylor and husband Jason; and great-grandchildren Genna and Kaden Taylor. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13th, in the chapel at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home, 5700 Northwest Drive.

RHINEHART, Lillian M. - Services for Lillian M. Rhinehart will be at 1 p.m. June 26 at Jones-Moles Chapel with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. next Monday and from 9 a. m. to noon June 26, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Rhinehart died Friday, June 15, 2001, in Bellingham. She was 90. Born in Victoria, B.C., on Jan. 18, 1911, to William and Anna (Morraes) White, she worked at Bornstein Seafoods for 30 years. She married Owen Arthur Rhinehart on Feb. 18, 1933, in Bellingham. She was a member of I.O.F. (Independent Order of Foresters). She enjoyed gardening and dancing with friends at Cook Road. She was preceded in death by her husband in December 1965, by three sisters and a brother. She is survived by two daughters Beverley LaFreniere of Birch Bay and Olive Desrochers of Bellingham; to sisters Delores Stiles and Billie Schneider of Bellingham; eight grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Bellingham.

RHODEFER, Ernest Thomas Dr., age 85, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2007. He was born January 3, 1922 in Walla Walla, WA to Clara Sprague and Calvin H. O'Malley. Bus graduated Sequim High School and served as a Merchant Marine during WWII. He was a lifelong patriot. He graduated with honors from Washington State University where he earned a degree in veterinary medicine. He met his wife Ruth Hoadley on a blind date in Port Angeles and they were married in Seattle in 1948. Bus built and operated the first veterinary hospital in Issaquah, WA. Following retirement they moved to Riggins, ID, and later they joined their children in Bellingham. Bus is survived by his wife Ruth; sons Brian of Portland David (Shea), daughters Janet Jensen and Patty (Kris) Bruland, all of Bellingham, grandchildren Heather, James, Allison, Erin, Benjamin, Noah and Micah, brother Sam, sisters Wilma (Dan) Johnson and MayBelle (Claude) Crocker, all of Sequim, WA. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale on Friday July 20 at 1 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RHODES, Edwin Michael "Mike," age 53, passed away in Bellingham (Aug. 30, 2006). He was born Nov 18, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, WA to Edwin and Myrtle (Booth) Rhodes. Mike worked for many years for the Bellingham Parks Department. He is survived by sisters Barbara Rhodes, Judi (husband Rick) Major, and Mary Murray. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Fairhaven Park on Thurs., Sept 14 at 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICE, Arthur, age 64, of 2423 Utter St., passed away Friday, April 15, (1977). He had been a resident of Whatcom County for 3 years having come to the area from Seattle. Mr. Rice attended Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Stella Utseth of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Robert of Salt Lake City and James of Anacortes; 2 sisters, Edna Utolft of Tyler, Minn and Crystal Holleman of Bellingham, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Apr 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICE, Dorothy M., 73, of Yakima, formerly of Poulsbo, Seattle and Bellingham, WA passed away Thursday, January 29, 2004 at the Cedar Hills Court. She was born September 16, 1930 in Polson, Montana to Arthur and Ruby (Olson) Hurd. On October 24, 1947 she married Verlin Richard Rice in Bellingham. Dorothy worked as a veterinarian assistant and worked in flower greenhouses for many years. She especially enjoyed her family, flower gardening, walking on the beach and rock collecting. She was a member of North Seattle Community Church where she was actively involved. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Trish and Edward Whitish of Yakima, Jerry and Carol Rice and Donald and Brandie Rice, all of Seattle. 16 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, a brother, Jerry Wilder of Everett, WA and sisters, Patty Brighton of Bellingham, WA and Judy Williams of Umatilla, OR. Graveside services will be Friday, February 20, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, WA. Arrangements entrusted with Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home, Yakima, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICE, George, age 76, 615 Lakeway, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, May 3, (1949). Mr. Rice was a member of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association and was a resident of the Laurel district for forty-two years, and leaves the following survivors: The widow, Martha, at home, one son, Howard L., of this city, two daughters, Mrs. Syl Weidcamp, at Lynden, and Mrs. Edward McAlpine at Chehalis, Wash.; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. S. G. Steinbach, Seattle; one brother, A. E. Rice, at Peoria, Ill. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Everett Montgomery, Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

RICE, Verlin R., 75, of Yakima, passed away Sat., June 7, 2003, at Renaissance Care Center. Verlin was born October 23, 1927, in Bellingham, to William Lee and Agnes Teresa (Hubby) Rice. He was raised and educated in Bellingham and then served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. Verlin worked in the lumber industry and then moved to Eugene, OR, where he worked as a truck driver. He lived in Seattle from 1959 until 1993, before moving to Poulsbo and then to Yakima two years ago. Verlin deeply loved his family and also enjoyed boating, camping, charter fishing, bowling and driving motorcycles. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Rice of Yakima three children, Trish Whitish and her husband Edward of Yakima, Jerry Rice and his wife Carol of Shoreline and Donald Rice and his wife Brandie of Seattle ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one sister, Doris Engels. Verlin was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mamie Fae Hubbard and a grandson. Graveside memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2003, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, 5977 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, WA. Arrangements by: Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home in Yakima.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARD, Deborah – A celebration of life service for Deborah "Debbie" Richard of Lynden will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the closed pavilion at Fairhaven Park. Ms. Richard died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 in Lynden. She was 43. Born Dec 22, 1956, to Jules and Francis (Marion) Richard in Seattle, she became a resident at Buckley Institution at an early age. While in her early 20s, she moved to Bellingham, where she was placed under the care of Holly Community Services. Ms. Richard was a part of Community Residential Services of Bellingham for the past 13 years. Ms. Richard was an assembly worker for Northwest Industries for many years. Ms. Richard attended the Max Higbee Center for people with developmental disabilities. She competed as a swimmer in the Special Olympics and won many medals. Survivors include friend Janniece Allred and her adopted family, which includes Jeannine, Chris and Chloe Tull and Matt Pagnossin. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARDS, George B. - Career Navy officer George B. Richards, 81, 3535 McAlpine Road, died Tuesday (March 24, 1987) in Bellingham. He was born July 20, 1905 in Gainwell, Texas and had lived in this area since 1945. Mr. Richards served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, including 22 years at sea, from 1924 to 1946. Among honors he earned were the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the China Service Medal. Ships he served on included the USS Lexington, USS William B. Preston and USS Cincinnati. The last rank he held was lieutenant junior grade. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association. After retirement, Mr. Richards worked with Foss Tug and Barge in Bellingham. His wife Verna died earlier. Survivors include two sons, Greg Richards of Bellingham and Bill Richards of Tacoma; a daughter, Christine Robinson of Bellingham; a sister, Frances McGee of Texas; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services, with full military honors will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARDSON, Calvin D. - Visitation for Calvin D. Richardson of Ferndale will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kim Ryan officiating. A private, family graveside service will be in Enterprise Cemetery near Ferndale. Mr. Richardson died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, at his home. He was 60. Mr. Richardson was born Sept. 4, 1939, to Elvis and Hallie (Kempf) Richardson in Clovis, N.M. On June 17, 1961, he married Lee Ann Faught in Robert Lee, Texas. Mr. Richardson served in the National Guard for two years and served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for 36 years. His brother Darrel Richardson died previously. Survivors include his wife, of the family home daughter Deanna Peetoom of Ferndale sons Michael Richardson of Bellingham and Darrel D. Richardson of Ferndale mother of Lake Arthur, N.M. brothers Delevan Richardson of Seabeck, Don Richardson of Centralia, Keith Richardson of Lake Arthur and Jerry Richardson of Texas City, Texas eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARDSON, Christopher G., formerly of Bellingham, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1998, in Seattle. He was 31. Mr. Richardson was born July 25, 1967, in Spokane and lived in Bellingham for seven years before moving to Seattle in 1997. He roasted coffee for Tony's Coffee and Teas in Bellingham and for Queen Anne Thriftway in Tacoma. Survivors include his wife, Amy Hobson Richardson, parents Michael and Barbara Richardson, brothers Michael "Chip" Richardson and John Richardson, grandparents Eileen and George Couper and Ellie Mellen and other relatives. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle.

RICHARDSON, Donald Lee, 61, of Acme died Thursday (Sept. 27, 1984) in Sedro-Woolley. He was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Great Falls, Mont. and had lived in the Acme area for 59 years. He worked as a logger and was a molder for the Skagit Bendix Corp. for 25 years. He retired in 1979. A World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army, he was former commander of the American Legion Post 224, Deming and former master of the Samish Valley Grange. He was a member of the Welcome Senior Center, the Machinists Union and Bellingham Moose Lodge, No. 409. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, three daughters, a sister, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley, the Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Arrangements are being made by the Lemley Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Oct 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARDSON, John A., age 71 of Everson, passed away Aug 20, 2006. John was born July 21, 1935 in Seattle to Ormal and Evelyn Richardson. He lived for over 10 years at the Backacre on the Nooksack River in Everson, WA. He is survived by son J. Christopher Richardson (wife Janphen Deengooluam) of Everson, daughters Kim (husband Jeff) Kochman of Bellingham and Leslie Blosmo of Fort Collins, CO, brothers Byron Richardson of Seattle and Todd Richardson of Yakima, 5 grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends in the community. A Celebration of John's Life will be held at Westford's Broadway Hall at 2 p.m. on Friday Sept 1.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARDSON, John D., age 80, passed away at home in Bellingham, Friday, Dec. 12, 1997. Born Sept. 4, 1917 in Lang, Saskatchewan, Canada to William M. and Florence (Patterson) Richardson, he married Ellen L. Harrigan, Oct. 17, 1941 in Claresholm, Alberta and had been a Whatcom County resident for 37 years. Mr. Richardson was an active member of the Bellingham Senior Center. His hobbies included playing billiards, singing in a quartet and he was a lifelong National Hockey League fan. A retired member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and veteran of WWII, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion; becoming a US Citizen Oct. 31 1997. Preceded in death by his wife, Ellen L. Richardson May 24, 1995, he is survived by sons, John Richardson and wife, Verna of Calgary, Alberta, Mike Richardson and wife, Julie of Ferndale; two daughters, Sheila L. Richardson of Bellingham, and Colleen A. Peterson of Outlook, WA; sister, Margret (sic) Kosar of W. Vancouver, B.C.; nine grandchildren, Annette, Kurt and Sarah Richardson of Ferndale, Darren and Tammy Richardson of Calgary, Alberta, Bill Richardson of Federal Way, WA, Melissa Richardson of Auburn, WA and Eric Peterson of Outlook, WA, Scott Richardson of Bellevue, WA; great-granddaughter, Tesla Marie Richardson of Federal Way, WA. A memorial service will be held Wed., Dec. 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m., Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Father Patrick Freitag officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

RICHARDSON, Marceille Maythel of Bellingham, WA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, in Bellingham. She was surrounded by many loving family members, enjoying them until she peacefully passed. Marceille was 82, born to Fred and Edith (Burns) Murphy in Highmore, South Dakota. She loved to travel with her husband Robert, work in her flowers, and be with her family. Marceille was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary for 50 years, a charter member of M.O.C.A., and a Lt. of the V.F.W. Ladies Drill Team for 27 years. Marceille was preceded in death by her sister Bea Norden and granddaughter Lisa Richardson. She is survived by her husband Robert, to whom she would have been married for 63 years on May 21st. Marceille is also survived by her sons: Ron Richardson and wife Sheila of Loon Lake, Don Richardson and wife Kathryn of Bellingham, son Larry Richardson of Aberdeen; daughter D'Linda Laird and husband Jack of Lummi Island; grandchildren: Darin, Karin, Kelly, Brijean, John James, Rob, Chip, Glen, Jeremy, Tod, Kristina, Taylor, Michael, Amy, David, Phillip, Rebecca, Rusty, Andrea, Scott, and Rick; 26 great grandchildren; brother Wally Murphy of Sedro-Woolley, and sisters-in-law: Bonnie and husband Wes King and Betty and husband Jack DuPraw, all of Bellingham. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the Sterling Drive Church of Christ, 558 Sterling Drive. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARDSON, Michael H. - A wake for Michael H. Richardson of 6961 Mecklem Road, Everson, will be from 3 p.m. Tuesday through the evening, at the family home. He was 47. He died Friday, March 28, 1997. Born in Wenatchee to Charles and Paula (Chamberlin) Richardson, Mr. Richardson moved to Whatcom County with his family when he was a boy. He spent the rest of his life here. A Bellingham High School graduate, he graduated from Bates College in Tacoma in 1993. He worked as a dental technician at Skagit Denture Center in Burlington. He married Kathy Richardson on Oct. 13, 1995. Mr. Richardson loved music and nature and living in the woods. He was preceded in death by his father in 1995. Survivors include his wife, Kathy V. Richardson, of the family home; children Ronald and Mary Green of Everson; mother Paula Maas, Concrete, Wash.; stepmother Aggie Richardson, Elma, Wash.; brother Henry Schupp, San Angelo, Tex.; sisters Vickie Dodge and Roxane Stinsky of Anchorage, Alaska; one step-brother, four step-sisters, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

RICHARDSON, Robert Lee of Bellingham, WA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at his home in Bellingham. He was so waiting to be joined again with his beloved wife Marceille, who passed away May 19, 2004. Robert, known as Bob or Curly, was 88 years old, born in Gann Valley, SD, on January 18, 1919, to Mattie (Barnes) and Garrett Richardson. Bob was Commander of VFW Post #1585, the Grand Commander of its "Cooties" hospital group, and the Commander of VFW District #15. He was also a member of the American Legion. He worked for 28 years at Sunbeam Bakery and retired from Gais Bakery in 1981. He loved to travel. Bob and Marceille spent 11 years wintering in Ariz. Making crafts was his hobby. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marceille, sister Roberta (Peck) Ayers, brother Wayne, granddaughter Lisa Richardson, and brother-in-law Wes King. Bob is survived by his daughter D'Linda (Jack) Laird of Lummi Island; sons Ron Richardson, Don (Kathryn) Richardson, all of Bellingham, and Larry Richardson of Blaine; brother-in-law Wally Murphy of Sedro-Woolley; sisters Bonnie King, Betty (Jack) DuPraw of Bellingham; special niece Darlene (Warren) Metcalf of Bellingham; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great- grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Church of Christ.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARDSON, Sandra Jean of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wed., Nov. 7, 2001, in Bellingham. She was 56, born October 8, 1945, to Elvis and Jean Head, in Lubbock, TX. Sandra enjoyed sewing, reading, painting, writing, and shopping. She is survived by her son Ivan and wife Andrea Mott, daughters: Melody Allin, Lace and husband Harvey Smith parents Elvis and Jean Head sisters: Nita and husband Bob Snyder, Sherry and husband Bob Olson granddaughters Julia Mott and Sheena Shetler and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tues., Nov. 13th, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Nov 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHARDSON, Utta, age 68, passed away October 13, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital. She had lived in Whatcom County for the last 12 years and in southern CA before that. Utta was a dance instructor and very passionate and very involved in folk dancing. She owned "Dances We Dance." She also performed and taught in Washington, California and Canada, including making teaching video's. Private family services will be held at a later date. Utta is survived by her son, Eric Richardson of Canyon County, CA; daughters Linda McCrae of Custer, WA, Karen Richardson of Peoria, AZ; brother Mogens Jorgensen of Kansas City, OK; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHBAW, Grover F., age 88, of Bellingham, WA, passed away January 19, 1997. He is survived by his wife Juanita E. Richbaw; son, Gary A. Richbaw; step-son and daughter-in-law, Robert A. and Rosemary Lindsay, all of Bellingham, WA; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Grover was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. He worked in the poultry business for many years as a field representative for various hatcheries, retiring in 1962. He was a member of Riverside Golf Course and enjoyed playing pool. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. A coffee hour will immediately follow at Greenacres Funeral Home.

RICHBAW, Juanita (age 89) entered into rest on October 9, 2008 in Bellingham, WA. Juanita was born on October 2, 1919 in St. Clair, Alabama to Thomas and Ada Killian. Juanita met and married Chester D. Lindsay in Birmingham, Alabama on January 8, 1945; they would later take a train out to Washington, eventually settling in Whatcom County. After Chester's death in 1970, Juanita married Grover Richbaw in 1974. She is survived by her stepson, Gary (Betty) Richbaw of Blaine, WA, ex-daughter-in-law, Rita Richbaw of Bellingham, WA.; grandchildren, Mike, Kim, Carrie and Steven Richbaw, Ronda Siler of Bellingham, WA, Rachelle Eastwood of Bellingham, WA, Leah Chilcote of Bellingham, WA.; sisters, Edith Cockerham of El Monte, CA., Doris Wilkerson of Tupelo, Mississippi, Alieen Thacker of Gardendale, AL.; fifteen great grandchildren. Juanita is preceded in death by her two husbands, Chester Lindsay (1970) and Grover Richbaw (1997); two sons, Tommy Lindsay who died shortly after birth in 1946, Robert Lindsay who passed away in 2004; brothers, Leon Killian and Cliff Killian. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel 800 E. Sunset Dr. Bellingham. Jerns Funeral Chapel Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHBAW, Nellie - Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Richbaw - 33 years of age - were held Saturday afternoon from the Purdy Chapel with the Rev. Charles I. Herrin of the Free Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Richbaw was only ill at her home about a week, and her death was due to an attack of pneumonia. Surviving are her husband, Ivan Richbaw, a daughter June, her father, Mr. Frank B. Workman of Melba Idaho, a sister, Mrs. J. McCormick of California, and two brothers, Golden Workman of Melba, and Lyle Workman of Napa, Idaho. Many friends gathered within the Chapel and the floral offerings were very beautiful. Interment followed in the Blaine cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family at this time. [d. 20 Nov 1935]
(From The Blaine Journal, November 28, 1935) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

RICHESON, Edwell Gray - A graveside service for Edwell G. Richeson of Bellingham will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Gary Shoemaker officiating and ritualistic services by Fairhaven Lodge 73 F&M. A memorial service will be held during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Mr. Richeson died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at his home. He was 77. Born Sept. 14, 1921, to Charles and Eleanor Gray Richeson in Benton, Ill., he had been a Bellingham resident since 1987. Mr. Richeson served in the U.S. Navy and later worked as an accountant for the Department of Labor, Unemployment Division, in Chicago. Mr. Richeson was an alumnus of Arizona State University and was a member of Fairhaven Lodge 73 F&M. He also was active in the Mount Baker Kennel Club. He enjoyed listening to choral music and attending concerts at Western Washington University. Survivors include many cousins. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

RICHEY, Norman Russell, age 81, Whatcom County resident for 50 years, died on Sunday, January 19, 1997, at Mt. Baker Care Center. He was born on March 6, 1915 in Cosmopolis, WA, to Eugene and Persis (Stone) Richey. In 1941 her (sic) married Mildred Herbert. He graduated from the University of Oregon, played basketball for the U of Alaska; served in the U.S. Navy as supply officer, and in WWII in the South Pacific, New Caledonia. He was a motel owner, part owner of Marine Supply store; worked in the office for Boeing and Intalco, retiring from Intalco in 1980. Mr. Richey enjoyed salt water fishing in his 24 ft. boat, including lake fishing and making fishing tackle; avid duck and goose hunter with his sons; always had a vegetable garden; a very loving grandfather who loved reading to his grandchildren. Mr. Richey is survived by his wife Mildred of the family home; sons, Mark Richey and wife Debbie of Camano Island, Glenn Richey and wife Dana of Ferndale; brother Eugene Richey and wife Betty of Lopez Island; sister-in-law Marian Richey of Marrowstone Island; four grandsons; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family extends their grateful thanks to Dr. Donald Berry, and to the wonderful staff at Mt. Baker Care Center for all the loving care given to Norm. A Memorial Service will be Friday, January 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Community Church, Grandview & Enterprise Roads, in Ferndale, with Pastor Steve VanVleck officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

RICHEY, Frances Yvonne Lorraine Sell, age 78, of Lopez Island, WA, passed away Tues., April 29, 1997 in Anacortes, WA. She was born March 15, 1919 in Circle, Mt. Married Theo Richey on Aug. 5, 1938 at Causland Park in Anacortes and they made their home on Lopez Island. She enjoyed gardening, canning and most of all her family and friends. Survived by her husband, Theo; children, Yvonne Richey of Lopez Island, Bill & wife Candy Richey of Castle Rock, WA, Ted E. Richey of Lopez Island, Joyce & husband Doug Franklin of Sedro Woolley, WA, John & wife Karen Richey of Bellingham, WA; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; several brothers & sisters & numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held Sat., May 3, 1997, 3:30 p.m. at Lopez Community Church, Lopez Village, with Pastor Dennis Hanson, officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

RICHMOND, Amalie Maria, of 540 10th St., Blaine died at her home Thursday Nov. 25, 1993. She was 88. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale with Pastor Robt. E. Johnson officiating. Mrs. Richmond was born Nov. 5, 1905 in Hessen Nassall, Germany and has lived in Whatcom County for 70 years. She owned the Idlesse Resort in Birch Bay for several years. She was in death by her husband Delbert Richmond in 1974 and first her husband Herman Gottlieb Rauch on July 3, 1970. Survivors include sons Norman and Walter Rauch, both of Birch Bay, WA, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
Submitted by John Rauch

RICHMOND, Glen Timothy Richmond passed away Sunday evening (March 16, 1941) at St. Joseph's hospital in Bellingham after an illness of about two months. Mr. Richmond was of a cheerful disposition and leaves many friends in the community. He graduated from the Lynden high school in the class of 1938 and had just begun a course of training at the Sehome school in Bellingham under the auspices of the Boeing Airplane company when he became ill. He died of complications following a severe attack of influenza. Mr. Richmond was born Oct. 19, 1920 at Vanguard, Sask., and came to Lynden with his parents in 1926. His mother preceded him in death twelve years ago. Survivors are his father and stepmother Mr. and Mrs. C. Delbert Richmond, one brother, James Delbert Richmond of Ferry, Alaska, two stepbrothers, Walter Rauch and Norman Rauch; three aunts, Miss Catherine Maher, of St. Paul, Minn., Miss Sara Maher, of Des Moines, Ia., and Mrs. Elva Tofflemire, of Sawyer, N.D., and five uncles, Mr. Daniel Maher, Minneapolis, Minn., Chester Richmond, Minot, N.D., Clyde Richmond and Calvin Richmond, both of Lynden. Services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Knapp and Knapp funeral parlors in Lynden, with Rev. Paul Campbell officiating and burial will be in the Lynden cemetery.

RICHMOND, Muriel H. – Burial for Muriel H. Richmond of Bellingham will be March 14 in Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, Calif. Mrs. Richmond died Sunday, March 5, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 89. Born March 13, 1910, to Everett and Grace (Meek) Goodell in Burlingame, Calif, she had been a Whatcom County resident since 1991. Mrs. Richmond attended the University of California at Berkeley, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. On July 29, 1939, she married Donald P. Richmond in San Mateo. She was an avid bridge player. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Charles F. Richmond of Edmonton, Alberta, and Stephen E. Richmond of North Vancouver, B.C.; brother Everett Goodell of Santa Ana, Calif; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHNER, Dan Donovan age 50 of Everson, passed away at his home, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with Brain Cancer. He was born May 15, 1958 in Bellingham to parents Herbert Donovan and Thelma Gertrude (Tobias) Richner. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Johnny Richner, and is survived by his wife Lorraine of 30 years, sons, Brandon Richner and his wife Leah of Sumas and Jared Richner of Everson; sisters, Sally and her husband Gary Culbert of Pasco, WA and Becky Unger of Bellingham; brothers, Larry Richner and his wife Marilyn of Everson, Toby Richner and his wife Sue of Alger, Dave Richner and his wife Maxine of Warden, WA and Leo Richner of Buckley, WA; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Arrangements under the care of Valley Funeral & Cremation Service, Guide Meridian and King Tut Roads.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Apr 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RICHSTEIN, William H. - Retired construction worker William H. Richstein, 8196 Custer School Road, died Wednesday (Sept. 25, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. He was 75. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Mr. Richstein was born Dec. 4, 1915 in Bremerton to Henry and Lura Richstein. A Navy veteran from World War II, he had been a Whatcom County resident for 17 years after living in King County. A member of the Carpenters Local No. 131 in Seattle, Mr. Richstein worked in construction for 45 years, retiring as superintendent for Farwest Construction Co. in Seattle. He loved the outdoors, where he hunted, fished and enjoyed clam digging with his family. Surviving are his wife, Maxine, of the family home; four sons, Charles W. Richstein of Federal Way, Larry D. Richstein of Tukwila, William J. Richstein of Tacoma and James F. Richstein of Custer; a daughter, Judy Browne of Milton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence Scott of Merritt, Fla.; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

RICKARD, Levi - One of the Northwest's earliest settlers, Levi Rickard, who operated a cattle ranch at The Dalles, Ore., in 1879 and later served two terms as mayor of Waterville, Wash., passed away at the family home, 2702 Meridian street, Sunday at the age of 89 years. Mr. Rickard was born at Rickardville, Iowa, June 3, 1854, and came West to The Dalles in 1879. Ten years later he moved to Waterville where he made his home until 1900 when he moved to Everett. He came to Bellingham about twenty-five years ago and operated a grocery store until his retirement several years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W. M. Fairburn, of this city; one son, Glen R. Rickard, of Seattle; a granddaughters, Mrs. Donald Sansregret, of this city; a niece, Mrs. C. C. Smith, of Geneva, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home Tuesday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald of July 12, 1943)Submitted by Merrily Lawson

RICKER, Terrance J., age 18, of Bellingham, passed away on October 30, 2004. He was born on February 6, 1986 in Wolf Point, Montana. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Wex Liem Community Center. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Friday, November 5, 2004, 10 a.m. at Wex Liem, with John Cayou Jr. officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RIDDLE, Alma Ivy "Babe" age 92, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wed., March 26, 1997 in Bellingham. She was born Sept. 9, 1904 to Ronald Leo & Rowena Ivy (Watson) Dale in Deming, WA, where she grew up. On Dec. 29, 1925 she married John W. Riddle in Everett, WA and they made their home in Deming. She welcomed family and friends to her home and enjoyed time with them. Her needlework was creative and many persons have beautiful things she made. John and Babe lived most of their retirement years in Soap Lake, WA and Babe returned to Bellingham in 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, son John Riddle, grandson John and is survived by son, Duane & wife Joan Riddle of Hoodsport, WA; grandchildren, Sandra Green, Phyllis Riddle and George Riddle; other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held Thurs., April 3, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Rosewood Villa, Bellingham. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

RIDENHOUR, Robert George "Red" a Mount Vernon area resident died Monday September 8, 1997 at Skagit Valley Hospital. He was 74 years of age. He was born on November 6, 1922 in Wickersham, WA, the son of William & Grace (Wood) Ridenhour. He was raised and educated in Whatcom Co., graduating from Mt. Baker High School in 1939. Red served in the U.S. Navy for 13 months and during WWII also served with the U.S. Army with the 71st Artillery Division until his discharge in 1946. He was united in marriage to Georgia May Monaghan in Oklahoma on October 16, 1944. He was employed with the Puget Sound Scaling and Grading Bureau for over 25 years working in Skagit, Whatcom & King Counties. He retired in 1985. Red was very active in civic and legion related organizations. He held several offices for the local, state and national posts of the American Legion and also served as a National Executive Committeeman. He was also a member of the Nooksack Masonic Lodge, the Bellingham Eagles and a lifetime member of the Elks. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid hunter, hunting for birds to big game. Mr. Ridenhour is survived by his wife Georgia of Mount Vernon. A daughter & son-in-law, Nancy & Butch Neal of Twin Falls, ID. 2 step-sons, Ray Clark of Lynden and Robert Clark & his wife Jean of Preston, WA. A daughter-in-law, Laura Ridenhour of Bellingham. 1 brother, William Ridenhour of Everson and a sister Betty Monaghan of Sedro-Woolley. 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Ron Ridenhour, and a brother Walt Ridenhour. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, located at Murdock & Ferry St. in Sedro Woolley. Cremation and arrangements under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Private inurnment will be at Saxon Cemetery in Acme.

RIDLEY, John Franklin, 28, of Lummi died Sunday, January 26, 1997. Born to Paul W. Ridley and Teresa M. Garcia on November 8, 1968 in Bellingham. He attended Assumption Catholic School and Ferndale High School. Mr. Ridley worked as a boat builder and commercial fisherman in the San Juan Islands on a gillnetter. He recently took up scuba diving. He had plans within the week to move to Seattle and pursue his aspirations as a musician at the Seattle Art Institute. Preceded in death by brothers Patrick O'Shane Ridley - July 27, 1964 and William Paul Ridley - September 20, 1987. Survivors include his Companion, Lisa Martindale, son Joshua Ridley of Bellingham, both parents, brothers: Richard, "Pat" Ridley, Daral Ridley, a Lummi, Ray Ridley, of Lummi; sisters, Maria Ridley of Lummi, and Ramona Ridley of Lummi. Paternal Grandmother, Kathy Holeman of Bellingham. Vigil Services will be held Thurs. Jan. 30, 7 p.m. at the Lummi Community Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be said Fri. Jan. 31, 10:00 a.m. Lummi Community Center with burial in Lummi Indian Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

RIENSTRA, Simon of 613 Woodcreek Drive, Lynden, died at Providence Hospital in Seattle from heart surgery complications on Thursday, May 19, 1994. He was 74. A memorial service, with military honors by American Legion Post No. 7, was held Monday at Grace Baptist Fellowship in Lynden with Rev. Poulson officiating. He was born Jan. 14, 1920, in Sheldon, Iowa, to Dick and Sadie (Osinga) Riensta. A former heavyweight boxer, he was an auctioneer before he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served with the 8th Infantry Division during World War II. Upon discharge, he worked in Southern California before becoming a dairy farmer in Whatcom County. He and his family moved to California in 1955, but returned to Whatcom County seven years later. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service at Baker Lake, then worked at Brooks Manufacturing Co., retiring in 1983. He married Alice E. Tapp on Nov. 30, 1943, in Lynden. She died in October 1991. Mr. Rienstra's hobbies included gardening, watercolor painting and woodworking. He also enjoyed draft horses and thoroughbreds. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ferndale, where he had been serving his fifth year as a deacon. He also was a member of American Legion Post No. 7 in Bellingham and of Lumberman and Sawmill Workers Union Local No. 2667. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Richard; his brothers, Dick Andrew and Peter; and two sisters Nellie and Pearl. Survivors include daughter Marilyn Rienstra of Lynden; son Robert Rienstra of Lynden; sisters Leora Pekhelder and Frances Beuzekom of Sioux Center, Iowa; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

RIFFE, Harold, 84, a retired commercial fisherman, died Wednesday (Oct. 8, 1980) in a local nursing home. Born Jan. 21, 1896, in Seattle, he lived most of his life in Whatcom County. He is survived by two sisters and a niece. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Oct 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RILEY, Amanda Clarice Knutson Clark, known to many as Aunt Mandy, passed away in Lynden WA on April 9, 2004. Amanda was born in Burnett County, WI August 6, 1913. Amanda married Carl Clark in 1930. In addition to becoming Carl's wife, she took on the job of helping him raise his four boys Harold, Claude, Archie, and Clayton as well as her niece and nephew Jack and Jean Knutson. After becoming a widow, Amanda married Wilbur Riley in 1965. Wilbur's children were adults but once again Amanda took on the role of mother and grandmother without hesitation. Amanda moved to Washington in 1942 and lived in the Bellingham and Camano Island areas. She was a cook at St Luke's Hospital for 23 years, a member of the Lutheran Church and life long member of the Grange. Once Amanda retired she took on volunteering and house sitting to keep herself busy. This time the pets she cared for took center stage in her life. How she loved her little doggies and always had a treat for them! Graveside services will be held at Greenacres on Thursday, April 15th at 1 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. with Pastor Doug Iben officiating.

RILEY, Mark Gregory, age 46, of Sumas, passed away suddenly at his home, Thursday, November 20, 2008. He was born November 19, 1962 in Salem, Massachusetts to parents John Thomas and Aileen Yvonne (Mohr) Riley. Mark graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School, Salem Massachusetts, in the class of 1980. He served in the U.S. Air Force and married his wife Cynthia S. Looper in December of 1999. Mark and his family attended Rome Community Bible Church in Bellingham. He loved reading, following the Boston Red Socks Baseball team, computers and most of all spending time with his family. Mark was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Theresa Kathleen Riley in January of 2007. He is survived by his wife Cindy and there children, Sophie, Riley and Jay. Two sisters, Pat Riley of Campbellsburg, Kentucky and Maureen Miller of Denver, Colorado; three brothers, Timothy Riley of Ipswich, Massachusetts, Kevin Riley of Westminster, Colorado, Peter Riley of Denver, Colorado and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A viewing will be held at Rome Community Bible Church, 2720 Mt. Baker Highway, Bellingham, Saturday, November 29, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. followed a Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Scott Lidbeck officiating. Graveside Services with Military Honors by the American Legion Post #7 of Bellingham will held, Monday, December 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Arrangements under the care of Valley Funeral & Cremation Service, Guide Meridian and King Tut Roads.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Nov 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RILEY, Paula Gayle, age 52 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2005. She was born on September 10, 1953, in Odessa, Texas to Bobbie and Paul Guthrie. Paula moved to Bellingham in 1967 and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1971. Prior to leaving Bellingham in 2000, she worked at Georgia Pacific. Paula is survived by her husband Patrick Riley, her mother Bobbie Guthrie, her sister Sheri Bartlett, daughter Heath Handy and three grandchildren, Ryan, Zachary and Cassidy. Paula was known as a compassionate, kind and gentle person. Her mother said that Paula was the joy in all of their lives and she had a special gift for everyone she knew. She was a wonderful mother and best friend to her daughter and a loving, caring, supportive wife to her husband. "To love for the sake of being loved is human, but to love for the sake of loving is angelic." Anonymous.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 18 Sep 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RINEHART, Cecil Kathleen (Stenger) Rinehart, age 92 who resided at 920 17th. Street, passed away at her residence Wednesday January 20, 1982. She had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham. She was the daughter of, John Stenger and Clara (Fouts), earliest of pioneers in Whatcom, WA. She was also a member of St.Paul's Episcopal Church. Funeral services are pending under the direction of Veroske-Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Interment Bayview Cemetery.
Submitted by John Rauch

RINEHART, Jack Edgar Carlton, well known tailor and clothing store manager, died suddenly Saturday November 3, 1951 at a local hospital. A member of a pioneer Whatcom county family, he lived in Bellingham for 30 years. He was an active member of the Elks Lodge 194, holding a lifetime membership. He was also a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He resided at 315 Prospect Street. Survivors include the widow Cecil Kathleen (Stenger) Rinehart; two sons, Donald Raymond and John James both of Bellingham and a brother Raymond V. of Los Angeles. Services are being arranged by Bingham-Dahlquist-Jerns funeral home.
Submitted by John Rauch

RINEHART, Joann Louise passed away peacefully on December 22nd 2008. She was born on January 15, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington to Dr. Ralph and Evelyn (Hawkins) Sharninghouse. She grew up in a loving home in Bellingham. Joann attended the Campus School grades Kindergarten through 9th followed by Bellingham High School. She attended Stanford University and Graduated from Whitman College in 1951. At Whitman, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Joann received her teaching certificate from Western Washington University and taught primary school in the Clover Park District and Shoreline School District. She married John James Rinehart on March 6th 1963. The wedding took place at her parent's home in Bellingham. They lived in Bellingham where she was a substitute teacher until they had their 2 daughters, Clare and Martha. Joann then worked as a homemaker until she and her husband partnered to purchase and manage Larsen's Jewelry store in Bellingham. She worked with Jim in the store until they retired in 1989. She was active in various bridge clubs, the Junker's group, PEO, The Bellingham Country Club, The Bellingham Yacht Club and The Choir and Alter Guild of St Paul's Episcopal Church. Joann enjoyed collecting antiques and traveling with friends and family. Most of all she enjoyed spending summers with her family and friends at her family's summer home on Orcas Island. She had just spent a wonderful Thanksgiving there surrounded by her Orcas friends and family. She will be remembered for the love and support of her family and friends, her generosity, sense of humor, love of her pets and never missing a ferry to Orcas as the landscape whizzed by her speeding car. She is preceded in death by her husband John James, her parents Dr. Ralph and Evelyn Sharninghouse. Joann is survived by her brother George Sharninghouse of Carefree, Arizona; her daughter Clare Rinehart of Yakima; her daughter Marti McGaughey and son in law Brian McGaughey of Seattle. Also her grandchildren Mathew and Sarah Yunker of Yakima; Baker Brewer of Yakima; William and Patrick McGaughey of Seattle. The family wishes to thank her physician, Dr. Erin Baumgart from the Center For Senior Health in Bellingham, and her long time care giver Paddy Batog for helping her maintain a good quality of life. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday January 3rd at 2:00 at St Paul's Episcopal Church. Moles Family Funeral Home.

RINEHART, John 'Jim' age 74 of Bellingham, passed away October 14, 1997 at Bayside Health Care. Mr. Rinehart was born December 7, 1922 to Jack E. C. and Katherine (Stenger) Rinehart and was a lifetime Bellingham resident. A grandson of two pioneer families, the Stenger and the Fouts families, he graduated in 1940 from Bellingham High School and was a University of Washington graduate. A lifetime member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church he was Senior Warden and taught Sunday School for many years. Jim served in the U.S. Army during WWII where he helped build the Burma Road and continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the Sigma Nu and has been an active member of the Bellingham Rotary Club. For many years he was the manager of the Weisfield's Jewelry Store in downtown Bellingham and having opened the Larsen Jewelry Store he was manager until his retirement. Jim married Jo Ann Sharninghouse March 9, 1963 in Bellingham. He leaves to survive his wife, Jo Ann Rinehart, of the family home; two daughters, Clare Yunker of Yakima and Marti McGaughey of Seattle; his brother Donald 'Mickey' Rinehart of Salem, OR; two grandchildren, Matthew Yunker and Sarah Yunker; two nieces Sarah and Michelle. A family graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 1997, in the Bayview Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 1997, in the St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father John W. Gibbs officiating. The arrangements & services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

RINEHART, Rosemary Moore, age 51, died of a malignant brain tumor. Daughter of Bill and Peggy S. Moore, granddaughter of Bert and Grace Sorensen, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at her farm house on Hungry Junction Road in Ellensburg. Survived by her parents; her brother Dan Moore and wife Sue; her husband Donald Rinehart; her son Jason and his wife Candy; her son David and his wife Monica; her son Jeff and his wife Molly; daughters Julie & Annie Rinehart; & eleven grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RIPPERDA, Barbara J. – A wake to honor Barbara Jo Ripperda of Palouse, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the pavilion at Fairhaven Park. Mrs. Ripperda died Thursday, June 29, 2000 at her home. She was 47. Born June 27, 1953 to Bill and Etta Ripperda in Bellingham, she earned a degree in environmental studies from Huxley College at Western Washington University. Mrs. Ripperda was a cabinet-maker. She had a love for travel, adventure, nature and animals. Survivors include her husband, John Dancey; mother; and sister Cheryl Schilder, Louise DeRies and Karen Schwantes.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RISE, Edith V., age 92, resident of Point Roberts, WA, formerly of Lake Stevens, WA, passed away May 17, 2005. She was born June 19, 1912 in Monroe, WA to Annie E. and William L. Hamilton, the youngest of three girls, sister to Mary and Wilhemina. She was educated at Monroe and Sunnyside, WA schools, with secondary education at Vancouver Academy in Vancouver, WA. Edith returned to Everett, WA during the depression years to help her mother run a Boarding House on Grand Ave. Edith married Oscar Rise in 1936 and moved to Lake Stevens, WA in 1939 where they lived until 1986. During the war years, Edith worked at Soundview Pulp in the chemist lab while Oscar was in the Pacific Theater. In later years, she worked at Chaffee's Apparel in Everett during the late 50's and through the 60's. In 1987 they moved to Point Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Oscar, and her sisters, Willie and Mary. Edith is survived by her daughter Shelley Damewood of Point Roberts; grandson Jesse Rise Damewood of Sandpoint, ID; niece Charlene Nelson of Iowa; nephew David De Baer of Texas; and brother-in-law Clifford Rise and his wife Helen of Anacortes. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews by marriage. Edith loved her family and she valued the friendships she made during her lifetime, and the family thanks them for all of their support during this time. The family wishes to thank Mt. Baker Care Center for their special employees that gave Edith so much care and comfort. Final interment will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett. A local gathering will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RISKE, Clarence, age 82 of Lynden, died Monday, December 1, 1997. He was born March 22, 1915 in Bruderheim, Alberta, Canada, to Gustav and Emilie (Gabert) Riske. As a young man he worked in his father's Chevrolet Garage as a bookkeeper. In 1940 he attended the Moravian College and Seminary in Bethlehem, PA. In 1944 he graduated and married Anne Kobus. They moved to Calgary, Alberta, where he served as pastor in his first church, and also where his first son Glenn was born. Their second son Marc was born where he served in Uhrichsville, OH. He continued serving Moravian Churches; West Salem, IL, Bethany and Goshen Moravian Churches in Winona County, MN; and the Methodist Church and Moravian Churches in Cass County, ND. In 1980 he retired and moved to Birch Bay and recently to Lynden. His hobbies included reading, the outdoors and hiking in the mountains, and gardening. He was a member of the Lions Club, Buckeye Club, and church administration. Pastor Riske is survived by his wife Anne Riske; son Glenn Riske of Los Angeles; son and daughter-in-law Marc and Vicki Riske of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Earl Riske of Bruderheim, Alberta, Irwin Riske of Henderson, NV, Norman Riske of Abbotsford, B.C,; grandchildren, Illya Riske and Amanda Riske of Phoenix, AZ; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was predeceased by a sister Violet Downs. A Graveside Inurnment Service will be Friday, December 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. at the United Church of Ferndale with Rev. Heather Mordhorst officiating and assisted by Eric Schulze of Lynden. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

RITCHIE, Renvella, 47, passed away suddenly Sunday at her home in Lynden. She was born November 28, 1897, in Iowa and came west with her family, attending school in Lynden. Married to Gordon L. Ritchie in Vancouver, B.C., she resided in that city until the death of her husband, in 1943, when she returned to Lynden to make her home with her mother, Mrs. B. Brune, who survives her. Also surviving are two sons, Arthur Gordon Ritchie, of the Canadian air force, in Manitoba, Can., and Ronald, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Trecia Williams, Vancouver, B.C.; five brothers, Fred, Dave and Bert Brune, all of Lynden; Peter Brune, Denver, Colo., and Simon Brune in India with the U.S. army; and five sisters, Mrs. Dick Zylstra, Mrs. Dick Geleynse and Mrs. Hilding Osberg, Bellingham, and Mrs. L. C. O'Connor, Vancouver, B.C. The body is resting at the Knapp and Knapp funeral home in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, July 16, 1945)

RITTENBERG, Donald E., 71, of 927 S. Nevada Drive, Longview, died June 1, 1983, in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1911 at Clipper, Wash. to a Lynden, Wash., pioneer family. He moved to Bellingham and then to Portland where he lived most of his life before moving to Longview 14 years ago. Rittenberg was a retired head sanderman for International Paper. Before his career in the plywood industry, he was a marine engineer and worked on vessels in Puget Sound and Alaskan waters. He was a member of ATOL and past president of the Wurlitizer Organ Guild. Surviving are his wife, Cora Rittenberg, at home; a daughter and son, Donna Lee Childs and Ronald I. Rittenberg, both of Bellingham; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Collins of Longview; a stepson, James K. Horner of Reno, Nev., a sister, Elizabeth "Bette" Laws of Council, Alaska; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. Friday at McVicker's Chapel on the Hill with the Rev. Bernard Colby officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Lynden Cemetery.
(From The Longview Daily News, Longview, Washington, June 2, 1983) Submitted by Reg Rittenberg

RITTENBERG, Horace Erwin "Bob" 71, a native of Lynden, Wash., and a resident of this area for the last two years, died yesterday (Nov. 9, 1958) in a local hospital. His home was at 540 Riverside drive, Capitola. A retired shingle weaver, he formerly was with the Anacortes Shingle company in Washington. He is survived by his widow, Winifred I. Rittenberg of Captola; two sons, Donald E. Rittenberg of Portland, Ore., and Robert B. Rittenberg of Yakima, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Jack Blankenship of Santa Clara and Mrs. Bette O'Dell of Anchorage, Alaska; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Wessendorf chapel with Rev. Marlin Bowman, Seminarian in charge of the Episcopal church of St. John the Baptist in Capitola, officiating. Private inurement will follow in the IOOF crematory. Horace's remains are buried in the family plot in the Lynden Cemetery.
(From The Santa Cruz Sentinel, Monday, November 10, 1958) Submitted by Reg Rittenberg

RITTENBERG, Robert, age 62, of Selah, Wash., passed away Wed., March 16, (1977). He had been a resident of Selah for 24 years and lived in Whatcom County previously. He is survived by his wife, Edwina; his mother, Winifred of Longview; 2 sons, Reginald of Bonners Ferry, Idaho and Edwin of Kennewick; 4 daughters, Cheryl Ritt (Note: should have been printed "Cheryl Rittenberg") of Bainbridge Island, Helen Mullinex of Fairbanks, Alaska, Lynn Hess of West Richland, Bonita Wolff of Everett; brother John (Note: should have been printed "Don") of Longview; sister Betty Laws of Council, Alaska, 17 grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 21, 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. David Nelson officiating. Services under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, March 1977) Submitted by Reg Rittenberg

RITTENBERG, Winifred I., 89 of 927 S. Nevada Drive, Longview, died Feb. 15. 1981, in a local hospital. Mrs. Rittenberg was born June 13, 1891, in Wilmot, S.D. Before moving to this area in 1970, she was a longtime resident of Bellingham, where she was a member of the Clamdiggers Association. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth "Bette" Laws of Council, Alaska; a son, Don Rittenberg, of Longview; two sisters, Ruth Ireland of Sedro Woolley and Susan Hays, of Bellingham; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in McVicker's Chapel on the Hill, with cremation to follow. McVicker's Chapel on the Hill is in charge. Winifred's remains are buried in the family plot in the Lynden Cemetery.
(From The Longview Daily News, Longview, Washington) Submitted by Reg Rittenberg

RITTER, Jessie B., 85, 7342 Ritter Road, Ferndale, died Wednesday (Feb. 13, 1985). A lifelong Whatcom County resident, Mrs. Ritter was born Sept. 17, 1899 in New Whatcom, a town that became part of Bellingham. She was a past member of North Bellingham Grange and of Wheel and Keel Club. Mrs. Ritter is survived by brother-in-law, Bryan Jordal of Ferndale; a sister-in-law, Gladys Johnston of Ferndale; six nieces; and three nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RITTER, Victor B., age 82, of 7342 Ritter Road, Ferndale, passed away at home Wednesday May 4, 1983. Mr. Ritter was a lifetime resident of his family's farm in Ferndale, a member of the North Bellingham Grange, the Farm Bureau, the Wheel and Keel Club, and was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Jessie B. Ritter of Ferndale; a sister-in-law Myrtle and her husband Bryan Jordal of Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Ralph Poulson, Monday, May 9, at 2 p.m. at Moles funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBBINS, Duane E., 91, of Ferndale, passed away July 19, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Leona; son, Richard; daughter, Shirley Regnier; and granddaughter, Vicki Garrison. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Mon., July 27, at Moles Funeral Home - Ferndale with visitation from 12:30-1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow at Good News Fellowship, 1252 W Axton Rd., Ferndale, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Moles Family Funeral Home – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBBINS, Robert T. "Bob" age 61 of Birch Bay Village, Blaine, WA, suddenly passed away in Bellingham, WA January 25, 1997. A Memorial Service will be held 3:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 1997 in the Performing Arts Center of the Blaine School District with Pastor Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Bob was born on December 24, 1935 to Charles an Mabel Robbins in Kettle Falls, WA. He graduated from Blaine High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Jacquie Yabunoff two years later on April 21, 1956. Bob had his own construction business with his nephew, Don Nelson, before working as a maintenance supervisor for the Blaine School District for 24 years. Bob enjoyed golfing, attending school sporting events and just being with his family. He is survived by his wife of the family home; two daughters, Cindy and her husband, Gary Vogt, of Birch Bay and Jodi and her husband Drew Beveridge of Sardis, B.C.; two precious grandchildren, Holli Lynn and Sean Robert Beveridge; brothers and sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Myrtle Evans and her husband Marvin, Gene Robbins an his wife Dorothy, Pete Robbins; sisters-in-law Lois Robbins and Gerry Gudonson and her husband Dennis of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. The arrangements are under the direction of The Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.

ROBERG, Paul K., age 64, of 5201 LaBounty Rd., Bellingham, passed away Thurs., May 21st in Bellingham. He was born Sept. 5, 1922 in Compton, Minn. and moved to this area in 1963. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, DVA of Bellingham and the VFW of Custer. He enjoyed hunting & fishing. He leaves to survive his wife, Lucille of the family home; daughter Kathleen & husband Dale Beane & their 2 children Paul & Todd of Oak Harbor. Funeral services will be held Wed., May 27th, 2 p.m. at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Pastor Daugs officiating.

ROBERTS, Bertha E., age 83 of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Sunday, June 12, (1977). Mrs. Roberts was a 65 year resident of this community, a 50 year member of Calvary Temple. Surviving husband, James W., 1 son James G. Roberts, City; 1 daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Youngquist, Everett; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in July. Services Wed. June 15, 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jun 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTS, Charlotte Lillian (Lil) passed away on July 14, 1997, at the age of 82 at Highland Convalescent Center in Bellingham. Lil was born July 11, 1915, in Ellensburg, Washington. She moved to Bellingham with her family at an early age and attended school here, graduating from Whatcom High School, Class of 1932. He career work began as a secretary at a stock brokerage firm. She served as a volunteer with the American Red Cross during World War II as a liason sending and receiving messages between families in the U.S. and occupied Norway. In 1949 she began a 10 year assignment with the U.S. Forest Service in Bellingham. She retired from Federal service in 1959. She worked at jobs at Hazel's Cafe and Win's Drive-In in Fairhaven. She also did part-time secretarial work at Our Saviours Lutheran Church. She loved reading, watching Mariners baseball, Wimbledon tennis, any tennis, and football. Lil was preceded in death by her father, Richard, mother Ellen, brothers Jim, George and Joe, sister Beth. She leaves to survive her sister Winnifred Easterly of Bellingham and numerous nephew, grandnephews, nieces and grandnieces. At her request there will be no services. Her ashes will be spread at her favorite fishing hole.

ROBERTS, Daniel Joseph, age 37, of 859 Olympia Ave, Ventura, CA; passed away August 7, 1988, following a construction accident. He was born in Bellingham, November 1, 1950. He was a resident of Bellingham until 1986, had graduated from Bellingham High School in 1969. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1970-1974; he worked as an operating engineer for Blois Construction in Ventura; he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ferndale. Survivors include his wife Jo Ann Roberts; daughters, Monica, Erica, Bridget Roberts; a son Brandon Roberts, all of Ventura. Parents Joseph and Virginia Roberts of Bellingham; brothers, John and Richard Roberts of Bellingham; sisters, Nancy Roberts of Yakima, Lorrie Zwiers and Jenny Shuler, both of Bellingham and Mary Erickson of Lynden; 6 nieces and nephews; numerous other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father Jack Buckalew on Saturday, August 13, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will be Monday, August 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTS, Elizabeth E. "Libby", a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, died Saturday (Oct. 11, 1975) in a Seattle hospital at age 57. She resided at 2917 Martin Rd. Surviving are her widower, George; two sons Verele A. Toby of Lummi and Solomon Lane of Deming; two daughters Elizabeth Lane of Lummi and Josephine Lane of Deming; one brother Solomon Sholtz of Lummi; three sisters Lily Ann Morris and Agnes LaRock, both of Lummi and Joanne Crump of San Jose, Calif; and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayer services will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Westford chapel, followed by burial in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTS, Emery R., age 79, retired immigration officer of Blaine, passed away at his home Sunday, April 10, following a short illness. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Mulheirn, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Loova Peterson, Spokane; one son, E. R. Roberts, Napa, Calif.; two grandchildren; two brothers, Ray E. Roberts, and Arthur S. Roberts, both Boise, Idaho, six nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, (today), April 14, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral home with Rev. Evan David officiating. Interment in Blaine Cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, April 14, 1955) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTS, Harold C., age 79, passed away at his residence in Bellingham on January 16, 2006. He had served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, then worked as an auto salesman in Bremerton, Port Orchard and Portland, OR for 15 years. He also enjoyed watching the Seahawks and watching old westerns. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTS, James W., age 85 of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Wed., Dec. 21, (1977). Mr. Roberts resided in Bellingham for 41 years and was retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad after 42 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Temple, Charter member of Skykomish Lodge F&AM. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Youngquist of Everett and his son, James G. Roberts of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha and sons Russell and Frank Roberts. Services will be conducted by Rev. Paul Cantelon, Friday, Dec 23 at the Jones Funeral home. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTS, Jeffrey R., age, 40, lifetime resident of Bellingham, Wa., died at home, Sunday, December 29, 1996, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born November 10, 1956 to James G. and Lois Jean (Fredeen) Roberts. Jeff was a graduate of Sehome High School and the University of Washington. He was employed as a project engineer in the mechanical engineering department of the Anvil Corporation. He was an avid golfer, skier and fisherman. He had a particular love of the San Juan Islands. Jeff will be remembered for the courage and humor with which he faced his illness. Preceded in death by his mother, Lois Jean, Jeff is survived by his father, James G. Roberts of Bellingham; his brother, Scott Roberts and wife Nancy Teel of Seattle, WA; his sister, Mary Roberts and husband James Brewer of Seattle; nieces, Emma Hite of Bow, WA and Shannon Roberts of Seattle; nephews, Alexander Brewer and Brian Roberts of Seattle. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 1997 at Northwest Baptist Church with Pastor George Bedlion officiating. Private commitment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

ROBERTS, Lillian Rubie, age 92, of Bellingham passed away Wed., March 19, 2003, in Bellingham. She was born Apr. 18, 1910, in Bellingham to John and Agnes (Esleby) Westman. She married Daniel Webster "Bob" Roberts in Lynden on May 18, 1935. He preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1962. She was Department State President of the Spanish American War Vets and a member of Major Weisenburger Auxiliary #10. Her mother and father were charter members of the same auxiliary. She was a member of the Ferndale Senior Center. She worked for Polly Williams Company as a secretary and at B & B Sausage as a bookkeeper. Mrs. Roberts enjoyed crafts and cooking. Survived by her niece, Sonda J. & husband George Dykie of Perkiominville, PA and their ten children. A funeral service will be held Fri., Mar. 21, 2 pm in Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Karen Dodson officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTS, Ray F., age 80 of 13907 14th Place West, Lynnwood passed away at his home on Fri., Feb. 27, 1987. He was born in Delmar, ID on July 5, 1906, had been a Lynnwood resident for the last 2 yrs. & prior to that lived in B'ham for over 60 yrs. where he had worked at Georgia Pacific where he retired after 20 yrs. of employment in 1971. He was a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church of B'ham, B'ham Bay Lodge No. 44 F & AM. He leaves to survive: his wife, Beth C. of the family home; daughter, Sally Jean & husband Ted Knutson of Lynnwood; grandchildren, Robin & Dennis Knutson of Lynnwood & a niece, Mrs. Doug Marr of B'ham. Funeral services will be conducted Mon., March 2nd at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Thomas J. Eberle officiating. Burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ROBERTS, Richard Pierce, a resident of the Blaine district for the past sixty years, passed away at Blaine Sunday, February 7, (1943). He is survived by two sons, Pierce, of Burlington, and Ivo, of Blaine; a daughter, Mrs. Vera Oertel, of Blaine; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Purdy & McKinney Chapel Wednesday, February 10, at 2 p.m., with Rev. A. E. Kristjansson officiating. Burial will follow in the Blaine Cemetery.

ROBERTSON, James M., aged 67 years, passed away at Seattle Sunday, September 10, (1944). Mr. Robertson made his home in Seattle but had been a frequent visitor here with his son, Paul D. Robertson and family. Additional survivors include two sons, William F. at Seattle and Clarence, at Carlsburg, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Clifford Bothell, Seattle; two brothers, William, at Anacortes, and Paul, at Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Mae Freehe, Lake Tapps, Wash., and eleven grandchildren. The remains will be received at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, September 15, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From the Bellingham Herald, September 14, 1944) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

ROBERTSON, Marie, age 80, formerly of 421 E. Maple, passed away Tuesday, July 19, (1977). Mrs. Robertson was a 74 year resident of this community. Survived by Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Russell of Bellingham, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Robertson of Everett, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Robertson of Monroe; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Mrs. Esther Shirk and Mrs. Dorothy Saner, both city; numerous nieces and nephews. Private interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTSON, Mary Ellen - Visitation for Mary Ellen (Johnson) Robertson of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel at Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel, with the Rev. Mitch McConkey officiating. A graveside service will follow the memorial service in Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Mrs. Robertson died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 66. Born June 25, 1933, to Abon and Lorena (Fenske) Johnson in Whatcom County, she graduated from Ferndale High School in 1952. Mrs. Robertson married Orval Robertson, and they were married for 46 years. Mrs. Robertson worked for Visiting Nurse for 15 years. She attended Hillcrest Chapel, volunteered at the church food bank and served as a Titus Woman (mentor for young mothers in the church). She enjoyed photography. Survivors include her husband of the family home sons Randy Robertson of Bellingham and Clay Robertson of Seattle daughter Loraine Blue of Bigfork, Mont. brothers Clifton and William Johnson and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTSON, Shirley Conrad, age 78 of Bellingham, WA, passed away December 5, 2001 at Orchard Park Retirement Center. She was born September 30, 1923 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Neil and Eugenia (Beck) Conrad. She attended Welcome Elementary School and Mt. Baker High School. Shirley married James Robertson on September 3, 1971 in Bellingham, WA. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America and the Bellingham Senior Activity Center where she enjoyed playing in the harmonica band. Shirley is best remembered for her great sense of humor, warmth and generosity. Survived by her husband, James Robertson of Bellingham, WA, sons Ritchie Borman of Bellingham, WA, John Borman of Oxnard, CA, daughters, Judy Harding of Phoenix, AZ, Virginia Lisarga of Mazatlan, Mexico, Mary Otu of Phoenix, AZ, Claire Borman of Bellingham, WA 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, December 8, 2001. Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBERTSON, Thelma R. - A graveside service for Thelma R. Robertson, 85, of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, in Whittle Cemetery in Castle Rock. Mrs. Robertson died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bellingham. Born Oct. 28, 1912, in Smith Center, Kan., to Alven and Maude Gilpin, she married James R. Robertson in Lewiston, Idaho, in 1946. He died in 1975. She was a homemaker who loved to garden and sew. Mrs. Robertson lived in Bellingham for the past eight years. She previously was a member of First Christian Church in Longview and Longview Women's Club. Survivors include son William Robertson of Ferndale, brother Burl Gilpin of Longview, sister Dorothy Windsor of Portland, Ore., and granddaughters, niece, nephew and other relatives. Sister Minniebell Gilpin and brother Melvin Gilpin died before her. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

ROBERTSON, Wylye P. of Bellingham died Wednesday, July 2, 1997, after a short illness. He was 73. Mr. Robertson was born Dec. 5, 1923, in Torrance, Calif., to Wylye and Martha Robertson. He retired from Hughes Aircraft Corp. He was a skilled sailor and computer expert. Survivors include a daughter, Susie Smith, and granddaughter Anthea, of Hampshire, England; a sister, Lucille Hazel of Bellingham; nieces and nephews including June Hazel and Percy N. Hazel, all of Bellingham. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a coffee hour in the Whatcom Room, 2465 Lakeway Drive at Yew Street. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

ROBEY, Evelyn E., age 75 of 2718 Northwest Ave., passed away Tues., June 20, 1978. Mrs. Robey was a life time resident of this community and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by her husband, Jack; 4 sons, George Durbin, Max, Wayne and David Garvin, all city; 2 daughters, Mrs. Louise Eckert and Jennie Norman, both city; 26 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren, brother, Earl Hamilton of Forks, Wash.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mae Potter, Van Zandt and Mrs. Florence Wood of Arlington. Services Thursday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, June 21, 1978) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

ROBEY, Lois Ann, age 79 of Bellingham, WA, died May 28, 1997 at St. Francis Ext. Health Care. She was born June 6, 1917 in Butte, Montana to Ranald and Hattie (Rees) Grant. Mrs. Robey worked as a clerk for Halls Bakery and later for Clarks Market. She enjoyed yard work, fishing and reading the Bible. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Robey in 1990. She leaves to survive a son, Alan Grant Robey of Cottonwood, CA; grandchildren, Dean Robey of Everson, WA and Alana Frisbie of Cottonwood, CA. Memorial services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

ROBIDEAU, Viola Lucy, "A'mi-yot" age 65 of the Lummi Nation, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998 at her home. She was born Feb. 10, 1932 to Arthur and Christine (Placid) Lane in the Lummi Nation and was a lifetime resident. Mrs. Robideau attended Chemewa Indian School. She was an avid bingo player, sports fan, homemaker and supported all of her nieces and nephews in their sports activities. She was a community leader and an advocate for tribal affairs. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Robideau of Lummi Nation. They were married for 27 years and had their marriage blessed in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale in 1995. Other survivors include sons, Stephen A. Robideau and Frank Lane, both of Bellingham plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Violet Hillaire, Gladys Cultee and brother Virgil Lane. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. by the Reverend Patrick J. Twohy at wex-li-em (Lummi Community Center) Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.

ROBIESON, Georgetta "Sue" age 61 went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, July 11, 2004. She is survived by many friends and family who will dearly miss her joyful spirit. Sue's son Paul Janousek, his wife Erika and children Emma, Molly and Cameran; and Sue's daughter Dorothy Baker, her husband Scott and children Ray, Jesse, Jordan and Jeremy, want to say a special thank you to all those who graciously supported our mother and our family during her last days. We pray that God abundantly returns His blessings to you and your loved ones.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBINETTE, Ethel Ann - Funeral service for Ethel Ann Robinette, age 95, of 4304 Northwest, City, will be Wed. Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Robinette passed away Sun. Dec. 6, 1987. A Bellingham resident for 77 years, she is survived by her son, Charles H. Robinette of Bellevue; sister, Edith Christensen; brother, Clyde Handley, both of City; 2 grandchildren.

ROBINS, Bill R., 65, of 6818 Golf View Drive, died at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus Monday. He was born July 26, 1925, in Nauvoo, Ala., to Lester and Mamie Robins. He moved to the Olympic Peninsula after high school and a short enlistment in the Armed Forces. Mr. Robins married Jeanne Almayden on Sept. 8, 1945, in Sequim. She survives at the family home. In 1954 they moved from Port Angeles to Lynden. He purchased the Sussex Motor Company with Carl Snow, which became Snow-Robins Ford and then Pioneer Ford. In 1956 he sold his interest in the dealership and became a partner in Lynden Metal Craft. Mr. Robins also sold real estate for many years, raised strawberries and raspberries, and developed and operated the Raspberry Ridge Golf Course which opened in 1984. He was a member of the Lynden United Methodist Church. Besides his wife, survivors include a son, Bill Robins Jr. of Lynden; daughters, Linda Eguchi of Seattle and Jani Stephen of Virginia Beach, Va.; his mother, Mamie Robins of Port Angeles; brothers, Ralph Robins of Hawaii, James Robins of Sequim and Dan Robins of Port Angeles; a sister, Betty Coste of Corvallis, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lynden United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joyce O'Conner officiating, following private burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

ROBINSON, Allen E. - A family graveside service with military honors for Allen E. Robinson of Bellingham was held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Robinson died at home Saturday, July 17, 1999. He was 74. Mr. Robinson was born Jan. 23, 1925, to John T. and Alma (Johnson) Robinson in Nooksack. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion, National Rifle Association, International Order of Foresters and Teamsters union Local No. 231. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mildred, of the family home; son Michael Robinson of Bellingham; daughter Marlene Robinson of Bellingham; sister Maxine Jones Gamlen of Everson; brother John Robinson of Bellingham; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

ROBINSON, Anya B. (Annie) passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2005, after courageously battling an acute illness for the last 5 years. She was 20 years old and is survived by her parents, Susan Burke and Laird Robinson and her brother, Miles Robinson, and relatives in both Washington and Maine, who will greatly miss her. Annie attended Bellingham schools and most recently Whatcom Community College. She was known for her artistic talents and creative spirit. She voraciously sought spiritual truth and knowledge. The family requests that in keeping with Annie's generous spirit and her compassion for those less fortunate, that her memory can be honored by performing one act of kindness toward someone who is hungry, homeless, confused or otherwise in need of help. She also had a great love for animals and her spirit would be honored by someone helping an unwanted animal to find a safe home. A memorial service for friends and family will be held at a later date.

ROBINSON, Bonnie Kay, age 31, passed away April 29, 2007 while canoeing in Bellingham Bay. She was born April 8, 1976 in Augsburg, Germany. Bonnie was a talented artist and she had a beautiful voice. She also loved to dance throughout her life. Bonnie's smile and enthusiasm were contagious. Bonnie was preceded in death by her brother Shawn Doyle, aunt Julie Ann Swensen and uncle Mark Van Horn. She is survived by her parents Jackie and Greg Doyle, brother Jeffrey (Alisha) Robinson and their daughter Calista, sister-in-law Sandra Doyle and her son Coby, grandparents Ted (Verlaine) Van Horn, uncles Jeff (Kathleen) Van Horn, John (Tracy) Van Horn, Peter (Antoinette) Van Horn, Matthew (Jana) Van Horn, Thomas (Karen) Van Horn, aunts Karen (Steven) Mordue and Alisa Van Horn, Patty (Carson) Parker, Shelly Bergman, Lynne Bergman, Laura (Jeff) Baker, and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBINSON, Dorothy Virginia, age 63, of Bellingham, WA, died Saturday, January 13, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born November 13, 1932 in Seattle, WA to Willis and Laura (Morrison) Jacobson. Mrs. Robinson was a 1950 graduate of West Seattle High School. She came to Bellingham where she married William R. (Bill) Robinson September 4, 1954 and has lived in Bellingham for 43 years. She was employed 12 years as a bookkeeper for Yorkston Oil Co. retiring in 1995 for health reasons. Survived by her husband, Bill of the family home; a son, Bill Robinson of North Bend, WA; two daughters Julie Will and Lauri Robinson both of Seattle; three sisters, Floralee Milner, Betty Jo Keeley and Thelma Yates all of Seattle; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 19, 1996. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

ROBINSON, Edward James, 72, a former Everson resident, died Monday (May 20, 1974) in Puyallup. Mr. Robinson had been employed at Hinote's in Everson. He moved to Puyallup about five years ago. He is survived by a brother Clarence Robinson in Seattle. Burial will be in Nooksack Cemetery at 2 pm Friday under direction of Hill Funeral Home, Puyallup.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBINSON, Eutilla E., age 74, of 421 E. Maple, passed away Saturday, Aug. 19, (1970). Mrs. Robinson had resided in Bellingham for the past 6 years, was a member of the Congregational Church. She leaves to survive 1 son, Douglas Blair of this City; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Theodore Smith of Seattle. Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 1:30 p.m. within the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Elmer E. Erickson officiating. Followed by cremation.

ROBINSON, Frank Connor, age 75, of Everson, passed away at his home, Saturday morning, April 8, (1950). Mr. Robinson had been a resident of Everson district for the past 62 years and was a member of the Sumas I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Whatcom County Rural Letter Carriers Association. He is survived by wife Lillie M.; daughter Mrs. Mary Erickson of Everson; two sons Edward J. of Everson and Clarence E. of Seattle; one grandson, two nieces and two nephews, including J. R. Robinson, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 11, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies funeral home in Sumas with the Rev. Robert Baldwin officiating. Interment in the Nooksack Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Apr 1950) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBINSON, Harriet A., age 64 of Bellingham, died June 23, 2005 at home. Harriet was born April 1, 1941 in Winnipeg, Canada, to Leighton and Margaret Robinson. Harriet graduated from Bellingham High School in 1962. She enjoyed needlework, housework, yardwork, collecting stamps and visiting with family. Harriet is preceded in death by her father Leighton and her sister Nancy. She is survived by her mother Margaret of Bellingham, brother Don (Trish) Robinson of Bellingham, nieces Cathie (Al) Wright, Christy (Jason) Bodger, Karen (Drew) Orem and Shausta Eckland. A family gathering will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jun 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBINSON, Herbert, Rev., D.D. - A funeral for Herbert Robinson of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Full Gospel Fellowship Church with the Revs. Ed Taves and Cecil Savage officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. The Rev. Robinson died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997. He was 90. Born Aug. 14, 1906 to George and Mary Ann Hackney Robinson in Ladysmith, B.C., he married Marjorie Jones on Aug. 1, 1936 in Vancouver, B.C. The Rev. Robinson founded Covenant Bible Fellowship in Vancouver and served as pastor of Covenant Bible Fellowship in Bellingham from 1954 to 1964. He enjoyed writing, history and languages. He was preceded in death by sisters, Emily, Connie, Georgina and Edna; and brother Harry. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Joan Savage of Mission, B.C., Roselyn Hatheway of Tucson, Ariz., Grace Robinson Price of Sequim; brother Arthur Nicklin of Maple Ridge, B.C.; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

ROBINSON, Lillie M. - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Chapel in Sumas, the Rev. Robert Baldwin officiating, for Mrs. Lillie M. Robinson, 78, Everson. Burial will be in the Nooksack Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson died at a local hospital Thursday (May 23, 1957). She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Rebekah Lodge. Included among the surviving relatives are two sons, Edward J. of Everson, and Clarence E. Robinson of Seattle; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Erickson of Everson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 May 1957) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBINSON, Lorna Martha Rainey, age 84 of Lynden, [a] Whatcom County resident for sixteen years, quietly went to be with Jesus on December 4, 1997, surrounded by the prayers of all of her family and the many others who loved her. Lorna was born in New Orleans, LA, on October 22, 1913. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and belonged to St. Mary's Guild at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale. Lorna is survived by her beloved husband Everett Robinson, their two sons and wives John and Uncha Robinson of Tacoma, WA, Everett and Denise Robinson of Lynden, WA; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Lorna is also survived by three sisters and four brothers, Calvin Rainey of Tucson, AZ, Patricia Schulte of Arabi, LA, Kathleen Wieczor of Chalmette, LA, Douglas Rainey of Chalmette, LA, David Rainey of Arabi, LA, Francis Rainey of Arabi, LA, and Lorraine Schorling of New Orleans, LA; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Rainey in 1939; mother Ethel Rainey in 1973; brothers, John Rainey in 1944, Thomas Rainey in 1946; and sister Rosemary Rainey in 1963. A Vigil Service will be held Sunday, December 7, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale. The Funeral Mass will be Monday, December 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale with the Reverend Tim Sauer, Officiant. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

ROBINSON, Olive W., 74, 5348 Canyon Lake Road, Deming, died Thursday (Dec. 5, 1985) in Bellingham. She was born March 6, 1911, in Boring, Ore., and had been a resident of Deming for 40 years. Survivors include a son; a daughter, three sisters; two brothers; a granddaughters and great grandchildren. Private family services were held with cremation following.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBINSON, Roy L. – A memorial service for Roy Leonard Robinson of Everett, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mobile Country Club in Everett. Mr. Robinson died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Parkway Care Center in Snohomish County. He was 81. Born April 28, 1918, to Mable and Walter Robinson in Bellingham, he lived in Bellingham from 1918 to 1963. Mr. Robinson worked for Merrill News Agency of Bellingham for many years. He later transferred to Rainier News Agency of Everett, where he retired. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack Robinson. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elaine, and daughters JoAnn Cull and Pam Jacobsen, all of Everett; brothers Bill and Dave Robinson and sister Shirley Grinstead, all of Bellingham; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Arrangements are by Solie Funeral Home of Everett.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROBSON, Mary Elizabeth - Visitation for Mary Elizabeth Robson of Everson will be 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Ten Mile Cemetery with the Revs. Carl Crouse and George Teshera officiating. Mrs. Robson died Tuesday, March 15, 1994, at her home. She was 73. Born Nov. 3, 1920, to Henry and Magdalene Elsner Miller in Everson, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She graduated from Meridian High School and worked as a cook for Meridian School District until her retirement in 1983. She married Kenneth Robson on Sept. 5, 1943, at Ten Mile Chapel. Mrs. Robson attended Nooksack Advent Christian Church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by sister, Ellen Miller.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Mar 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROCHESTER, Margaret T., aged 81 years of Van Zandt, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday (June 3, 1942) after a residence in the county of thirty-five years. She was a member of the Pentecostal church. Immediate survivors include four sons, Fred, of Van Zandt; LaFatte, of Chelan; Dewey, of Los Angeles, and Nelson, of Mercer island; a daughter, Mrs. Alice Howell, of Van Zandt; twenty-three grandchildren, and thirty-one great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Acme Pentecostal church Saturday at 3 p.m. by the Revs. E. G. Copley and John Frazier and interment will follow in the Saxon cemetery under the direction of the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home.

RODE, Clara B., of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2002. Clara was 87, born October 15, 1914 in Alberta, Canada to John and Carrie Bentson. She was a Whatcom County resident for 80 years, and she married Fred Rode in 1938 [sic]. Clara was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 1976; her grandson Scott Rode in 1992; and her granddaughter Rose Marie Kurran in 1988. She is survived by her four children Shirley and husband Leonard Dias, Susie and husband Mike Impero, Bill and wife Carol Rode, Bob Rode; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother Leonard Bentson; several nieces and nephews; and very close friends Brenda and Robbie Cress. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Jones|Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RODE, Frederick L., age 65, of 3054 Mt. Baker Hwy., passed away at home Thurs., Oct. 21, (1976). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 55 years. Surviving are his wife Clara; two daughters Shirley Dias and Susie Impero; two sons Bill and Bob all of Bellingham; two brothers, August in Oregon, Gilbert of Bellingham and a sister, Emma Myers of Custer; also 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Mon. Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David G. Danielson officiating. Burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RODE, Gilbert Herman - A graveside service for Gilbert Herman Rode of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery. A reception will follow at Fairhaven Park Pavilion. Mr. Rode died Friday, Nov. 17, 1995 at St. Francis Extended Health Care in Bellingham. He was 75. Born Jun. 19, 1920 to William and Elsie Wyatt Rode in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, he was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. He worked as a logger. Survivors include sister Emma Myers of Mount Vernon, four nieces and three nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RODGERS, Lawrence J. "Larry" age 61, passed away at the Mt. Vernon Care Center, on Wednesday, July 23, 1997, following a long illness. Larry was born in Oswego, Indiana on Aug. 31, 1935 to Norman and Doris Rodgers. Including his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Kay Ketchum Rodgers, a brother, Paul Rodgers and step-mother Alma (Stromme) Rodgers. Larry moved to Bellingham in 1944, and attended local schools. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1953. Following graduation he entered the Armed Forces and served overseas during the Korean War. Upon returning to the states he worked for Standard Oil and was employed for many years at the Skagit Bendix Corp., in Sedro Woolley. After his employment there, he worked independently as an accountant and in Real Estate. He and his wife, Marlys, presently own and operate Brassy's Gift Shoppe, in LaConner. Larry dearly loved camping, fishing and hunting. Many of his free hours were spent happily in the out-of-doors, with his family and friends. He lifted those he met with his genuine enthusiasm and pleasure of nature, great sense of humor and love of music. Larry is survived by his wife, Marlys at the family home in LaConnor, 2 daughters, Joni and husband Marc Parnell, Tami and husband Dan Heidelberg all of W. Richland, WA; 1 son, Pat Rodgers of Anacortes; 2 granddaughters, Lyndsay and Amanda Parnell; 1 brother, Patrick Rodgers of Warsaw, Indiana; sister, Iris Gerber of Rice, WA; one step-brother Al Stromme of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. Following Larry's wishes, no service was held. Cremation was under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

ROE, James E. (Jim) passed away in Bellingham on August 2, 2003 at the age of 77. Born in Lynden on June 26, 1926 to Alvin and Pearl (Baxter) Roe, he graduated from Lynden High School in 1944. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division and served in the South Pacific until the end of WW II. After the war he served in the Army of Occupation in Japan until his discharge in November 1946. On April 1, 1948, Jim married Bette Horat and in 1954 they moved to Bellingham where they resided until the present. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Calvin. He is survived by his wife, Bette at the family home daughters, Vicki Brown of Vallejo, CA, Teresa Roe of Lake Forest Park sons, Ed (Jill) of Kenmore, Paul (Cheryl) of Kenmore, Tom (Dee) of Kirkland granddaughters, Monica (Don) Foote, Erin (Seth) Tator of California, Jena Roe, Joni Roe, Madeline Roe grandsons, Philip Roe, Thomas Roe step-grandchildren Brandi Fry, Adam Fry sisters Mary Ellen Hicks and Bonnie (Ken) Anderson of Lynden. Jim was a member of the St Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale. He worked most of his life as a bookkeeper and state tax auditor in the Whatcom County area. He was a Eucharistic minister for his church for many years. Jim also worked with Lifeline through St Joseph Hospital installing emergency call units in the homes of the elderly and shut-ins. He was a 37-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Jim has lived a full life dedicated to family, faith and community. His children remember him as always taking an active role in his life and providing constant love and encouragement. He will be missed, but we know he is in a better place. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, August 5, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Church in Ferndale. Funeral mass will be Wednesday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Church in Ferndale, with burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROE, Olive Maria, age 89, of Bellingham, passed away Thurs. Sept. 8, 1994 in Bellingham. She was born Sept. 2, 1905 in Buck, OK to Joseph and Maria (Pearson) Oliver. A 60 year resident of Whatcom County, Mrs. Roe had attended Cornwall Park Church of God and was an active member of the Silver Bells from the Bellingham Senior Center. Survived by her husband, Ralph Roe, whom she married in Everett on Oct. 26, 1940; son, John Murphy of Westport, WA; daughters, Olive DeLange of Bellingham, Rose Marie Henry of Encinitas, CA; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tues., Sept. 13, 1994, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Oliver officiating. Private burial at Monumenta Cemetery, Lynden, WA. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 11, 1994)

ROEDELL, Gregory Scott - A memorial service for Gregory Scott Roedell of Ferndale will be planned at a later date. Mr. Roedell died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at his home. He was 35. Born April 27, 1965, to Richard and Anna (Horn) Roedell in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School in 1983 and studied horticulture at Bellingham Technical College. Mr. Roedell owned a landscaping business for many years. He had a passion for landscaping. He enjoyed the outdoors and kayaking. He loved his German shepherd "Daisy." Survivors include mother Anna Roedell of Bellingham father Richard Roedell and his wife, Ruth, of Ferndale brothers Steve Roedell of Bellingham and Mark Roedell of Sumas, sister Shari Gitts of Ferndale, grandfather Evan Horn of Bellingham and many nieces and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROEMER, Esther Marie passed away July 23, 2004. She was born March 23, 1911 to Charles and Clara (Tollum) Hammer in Sumas, WA. Esther was a graduate of the Virginia Mason School of Nursing. She and her husband George started the first blueberry field in Whatcom County at Deming, WA. They went on to plant another field on the Ferndale Road. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996. Esther is survived by two sisters, Ada Goodwin of Port Angeles, WA and Hazel Sherwood of Centralia, WA; son, Jon (Dorothy) Roemer of Ferndale; grandson, Wesley (Tracy) Roemer of Birch Bay; granddaughter, Amberleigh (Chris) Benner of Bellingham; two great-granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. Arrangements by Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROEMER, George, age 88 of Ferndale, Whatcom County resident for 49 years, died on Sunday, June 30, 1996, after a brief illness. He was born on November 11, 1907, in Palouse, WA, to Albert and Adelade (Beverage) Roemer. Mr. Roemer is survived by his wife Esther; son Jon Roemer and wife Dorothy of Ferndale; grandchildren Wesley Roemer and Amberleigh Roemer of Ferndale; and numerous nieces and nephews who affectionately referred to him as "Unk." A Memorial Service ill be held on Saturday, July 6, 1996, 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, Ferndale, with Rev. Dick Mattila officiating. Inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jul 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROESSEL, Alta Marie "Billie" age 76, a lifetime Whatcom County resident, passed away Saturday, August 30, 1997. Billie was born to William and Eva (Taylor) Baer on September 1, 1920 in Whatcom County. Billie and her siblings Harold "Blinky", Clarice, Lila and Gloria were raised on the Baer homestead established in 1882 (located in Ferndale on the corner of Paradise and Northwest Rds.) After losing her mother in 1930, Billie and her siblings were raised by their father Bill Baer. Billie attended the one-room Paradise School located on property that was donated by her grandfather. She graduated from Ferndale High School. In 1939 she married her high school sweetheart Ronald Roessel. Their identical twin sons, William "Bill" and Phillip "Phil" were born in 1942. Their daughter Ronnie Lee was born in 1960. Ronald and Billie moved to the Homestead in 1962 after the death of her father. Billie enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren grow and play on homes adjacent to the property. Billie was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1958, and shared fully in her faith until her death. She is survived by her husband Ronald Roessel of the family home; son Bill and wife MaryLou Roessel of Ferndale; son Phil and wife Nancy Roessel of Ferndale; grandchildren, Wendi and husband Mark Miller of Minden, NV, Crystalyn and husband Atanu Basu of Honolulu, HI, Cherrill and husband Ken Pike, Rebakah Roessel, Charles, Greg, Nicholas and Tyler Roessel, all of Whatcom County; great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Jasmine Miller, Isabella Basu, Charles Jr., and Sequoia Roessel; brother Harold and wife Dorothy Baer of Newport Beach, CA; sister Gloria Hughes of Poulsbo, WA; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her daughter Ronnie Lee in 1976, grandsons Kirk Roessel in 1986 and Duane Roessel in 1993. Billie will be missed greatly by all. She touched many lives through her strength and love and devotion to her family. She taught us to appreciate our roots and to have a positive view of the future. A private family graveside service will be held, Wednesday, September 3, 1997, 3:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, located at 892 Wiser Lake Road. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

ROESSEL, Duane Ronald died Sunday, May 23, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident. He was 25. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale. Born March 6, 1968 in Bellingham to Phil and Jean A. Way Roessel, he was a lifelong resident of Bellingham. Mr. Roessel was preceded in death by a brother Kirk Roessel on April 27, 1987. He is survived by his father, Phil Roessel of Ferndale; his mother, Jean Roessel of Sumas; sister Crystalyn Basu of Honolulu; brothers Charles Roessel of Sumas and Greg Roessel of Ferndale; grandparents Ronald and Billie Roessel of Ferndale and Bessie Way of Langley, B.C.; great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Kulik of Powell River, B.C.; and numerous friends and relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 May 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROESSEL, Gordon Charles was born on November 15, 1908 in Ferndale, the oldest child of Philip J. and Clara (Hagin) Roessel. He passed away on October 22, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Health Care Center where he had been a resident for the last 5 1/2 years. He married Margaret Lindal on August 15, 1934 and she preceded him in death on May 1, 1995. Gordon and Margaret lived in Custer until February 1991 when they moved from his beloved 5 acre paradise to Bellingham, his heart was always in Custer and felt there was no need to shop in Bellingham when he could get it all in Custer. He worked hard all his life with jobs ranging from early day bartending and grocery worker to mill worker. He also worked for the county road department and retired after twenty years. He served as a fire commissioner for Whatcom County Fire District #13 for many years. He always enjoyed people and had a twinkle in his eye for a good practical joke. Mr. Roessel is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Yvonne McGhee and Fred Parrish of Bellingham; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 24, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Mr. Rex Watt officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

ROESSEL, Kirk, 21, 1417 Harris Ave, Apt. B, died Monday (April 27, 1987) in a motorcycle accident. He was born Nov 23, 1965, in Bellingham and lived here all of his life. He graduated in 1984 from Ferndale High School. Survivors include his parents, Jean and Phil Roessel of Ferndale; a sister Crystalyn Roessel of Bellingham; three brothers, Dwane, Charles and Greg, all of Ferndale; his paternal grandparents, Ronald and Billy Roessel of Ferndale; his maternal grandmother, Pearl Bessie Way of Langley, B.C.; and his maternal great-grandparents, Joseph and Anna Kulik, Powell River, B.C.. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Chapel, with Jim Pike officiating. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROESSEL, Ronald - In the early morning of February 10, 2007, Ronald Roessel fell asleep in death. He was a lifetime resident of Ferndale where he was born on July 14, 1920. Ronald's family arrived in Whatcom County in the 1850's, and homesteaded in the Ferndale area. He was the youngest of four brothers, born to Philip and Alfaretta Roessel. He graduated from Ferndale High School and married his high school sweetheart Billie Baer in 1939. Billie preceded him in death. Their identical twin sons Phil and Bill Roessel were born in 1942, and still live in the Ferndale area. Daughter Ronnie Lee was born in 1960, and passed away in 1976. For the last 60 years, Ron and Billie lived on the original Baer Homestead on Northwest Road. Ronald was a war hero of WWII, earning several Purple Hearts. In the middle of the 1950's, his family started studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses. He was baptized in 1959, and enjoyed sharing Bible truths with others. He remained a faithful, dedicated witness for over 50 years. He is survived by many relatives and friends, and was loved and respected by everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed. A memorial celebration of Ronald's life will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on West Wiser Lake Road on Saturday February 17, at 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROESSEL, Ronnie Lee, age 15 of 6057 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, passed away Fri., Jan. 30, (1976). Miss Roessel had been a resident of Ferndale her entire lifetime, and was a Jehovah Witness and is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Roessel of Ferndale, 2 brothers, Bill and Phil both of Ferndale, and numerous other relatives. Family graveside services were conducted by Russell Anderson Mon, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial was under the direction of Moles Funeral home. Memorial services will be conducted by Russell Anderson Mon., Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROGERS, Carol A., age 48, of 2621 Birchwood, Bellingham, passed away Mon., Sept. 16, 1991 at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. Mrs. Rogers was born Aug. 22, 1943 in Bellingham to George and Catherine Stone. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1961, and attended Bellingham Vocational-Technical Institute for her CNA degree. A homemaker, Mrs. Rogers' hobbies were cooking and knitting. She is survived by her husband, Donald, of the family home; a son, Timothy Rogers of Bellingham; a daughter, Carla Hamilton of Bellingham; two sisters, Patricia York of Ferndale, and Cathy Hadrath of Blaine; a grandson, Andrew Hamilton; nephews James, Chris and Corey Hadrath and Jason York. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 1991 at Greenacres Memorial Park. The Rev. Gwen Norment will officiate. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

ROGERS, Craig Douglas, age 38, died Sunday, January 18, 1998 in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the country he loved. He was born in Bellingham, WA on August 4, 1959 to Douglas E. and Virginia R. Rogers. He was raised in the Silver Lake area and graduated from Cascade High School. Craig loved the out-of-doors, horses, snowmobliling, hunting, packing in on horseback as well as driving horse and mule teams. He encouraged everyone he met to enjoy the outdoors. Craig was a heavy equipment operator starting at age 7 when he drove his first tractor and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #302. Craig was a dedicated union member. He was also a member of the Traildusters, a chapter of Back Country Horsemen of Washington and was active in volunteer trail work. Craig touched the lives of everyone he met in a special way and was always there for anyone who needed it. In the summer of 1992, he met the love of his life, Sandy Thomas. She shared his love of the outdoors and she was his partner in life. He is survived by Sandy Thomas; his parents of Arlington; brother, Scott and sister-in-law Lidia of Renton; three nieces, one nephew; his maternal grandmother, Mildred Benjamin of Arlington; uncle, Burt Handy and wife Norma of Oregon; cousins, Barrie Kay Berry and Suzanne Handy, both of Seattle area. He will be missed by all who met and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 1998 at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville, WA. Graveside services will follow on Monday, January 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

ROGERS, Joseph (Frank) passed away March 30th. He was 88 years old. He leaves a wife, 2 children, 2 stepchildren, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren, all who loved him very much. A memorial will be held Sat., April 7 at 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church. A reception will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROGERS, Lila O., age 92, a longtime Bellingham resident, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 1998 at Meydenbauer Retirement Center in Bellevue. She was born on April 21, 1905 in Anacortes. After graduating from Bellingham Normal in 1926, she returned to Anacortes to teach, then moved to Everett where she taught special education. On June 12, 1937, she and Clayton Edward Rogers were married. The family moved to Bellingham in 1943 where she resided until moving to Bellevue in 1992. Relatives include her daughter and son-in-law Karen and Lee Edal of Longview; son Clayton (Ted) Rogers of Auburn; her sister Dorothy Baptie of Shoreline; brothers Garland Okerlund of Bellingham and Emmett Okerlund of Liliwaup, WA and a sister-in-law Agnes Rogers of Seattle. She is also survived by a special niece Carole Alexander and numerous other nephews and a niece. Lila was preceded in death by her husband Clayton R. Rogers in 1968. Mrs. Rogers especially enjoyed holidays with her son Ted and daughter and son-in-law Karen and Lee, and "bust outs" for lunch with her niece Carole. She was active and happy to the very end. Lila will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at Westford Funeral Home.

ROGERS, Mary Alta passed away in Lynden on May 13, 2002. She was 82, born May 30, 1919 in Sheridan, OR, to Joe and Lulu (Isaacs) Brown. Mary was Worthy Matron of Eastern Star, and an active member of Marysville United Methodist Church bell choir and choir for 20 years. She was also a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church in Bellingham. Mary loved boating on Puget Sound, hunting, gardening, sewing and painting. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Buster, whom she married in Blackfoot, ID in 1951; one brother, and two sisters. She is survived by her son, Dog and Velma Rogers of Olympia; daughter, Ethlyn "Lynn" and Jim Willett of Bellingham; grandchildren, Sunday, Bobby, Julie, Christie, Ruth and Aaron; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service Saturday, May 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Birchwood Presbyterian Church in Bellingham. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

ROGERS, Oscar W. Dr., age 70, of 1200 W. Holly Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 19, (1954). Dr. Rogers had resided in this community for the past 50 years and was a well known dentist. He was a member of the Broadway United Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Rogers at the family home; 2 daughters, Mrs. Barbara Sehon of Tacoma, and Miss Kathryn Rogers of Seattle; a granddaughter, Barbara Ann Sehon of Tacoma; 2 sisters: Miss Maud R. Rogers of Bellingham, and Miss Alice M. Rogers of Seattle; and a number of nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Norman Harrison, Monday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

ROGERS, Sammy R. – On Sunday, 23 January 2000, at the family home in Blaine, Sammy R. (Sam) Rogers passed away after several months of struggle with cancer. He was born in Earlsboro, Oklahoma, on 3 May 1932 and was the eldest son of Rev. Harry A. and Mrs. (Alice) May (Price) Rogers. Sam was married on 26 September 1952 to Roberta Shackelford in Miami, Oklahoma, and the couple have three children and six grandchildren. Sam was a devoted Christian, an ordained minister, and served God in many capacities. During the late 1940's and 1950's he was an evangelist in large tent revivals, and also served as a missionary/evangelist in British Columbia during the 1960's. He and his wife, Roberta, were the founders of Gateway Ministries in Blaine in the late 1970's. Sam was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country overseas during the Korean conflict. He moved with his family to the Blaine area in 1968 and worked as a mechanic at the Atlantic Richfield and Chevron stations there for 30 years. An avid sportsman, Sam spent many hours fishing and hunting with his sons, grandchildren, and numerous friends. He held a commercial endorsement on his private pilot license and donated his flying skills to the community of Blaine, flying the "Penny-a-Pound" rides from the Blaine airport during the annual Skywater Festival. Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters, Sam is survived by his wife of 47 years, Roberta, of the family home in Blaine; two sons, Leonard and his wife Francis of Blaine, Rex and his wife Kathi of Castle Rock, WA; one daughter, Rita of Blaine; six grandchildren, Kristopher, Katherine, Johnathan, Brent, Rachael and Colton; two brothers, Tom Rogers of Quapaw, Oklahoma and Bill Rogers of Commerce, Oklahoma and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and a host of friends. A casual celebration of Sam's life will be held at Word of Life Church, located at the Northeast corner of the Guide Meridian and Main Street in Lynden 2:30 p.m. Saturday, 29 January. Arrangements by Jern's McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROGERS, William McDermott, age 80, of 1005 Old Samish Rd., Bellingham passed away Tues., July 29, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. He was born Jan. 15, 1917, in Graton, CA to Morton and Evelyn (McDermott) Rogers and had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 44 years. Mr. Rogers served as a corporal in the U.S. Army in the military police escort company during World War II. He marred Mary Peterson on Dec. 29, 1949 in Bellingham. After moving to Bellingham in 1953, he was employed by Gage Dodson and later The Bon Marche as a salesman. Mr. Rogers entered the ministry and graduated from the Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, CO in 1973 where he received his pastoral degree. He was an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene. He was in the ministry for 20 years and pastored churches in Oregon, Washington and Idaho -- which was his love. He also served as chaplain at the Lighthouse Mission in 1987. Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Mary of the family home; 3 daughters, Marjorie Duncan of Canton, TX, Patricia Southern of Red Bluff, CA and Merilee Stewart of Arlington, OR; son, John Rogers of Bellingham; grandchildren; Brude and Brad Quisenberry, Debbie Sherwood, Michael and Sandy Southern, Susan Olson, Brandon, Bill, and Kristen Stewart, and Dana Rogers; step-grandchildren; Chad, Alana, Dale, Grant Olsen and Jack Young; 6 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members. A funeral service will be held Fri., Aug. 1, 11:00 a.m. at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 824 W. Smith Road, Bellingham, with Reverends Bill Gunter and Ed Taves officiating and burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

ROGERS-HAUFLE, Lois L. of Bellingham, passed away Monday, February 4, 2002. She was 90. Born to Walter & Grace Pendleton, May 17, 1911 in Custer, WA and was a life-long resident of Whatcom County. Mrs. Haufle enjoyed working as a cook for the Mt. Baker and Bellingham School District. She also enjoyed her hobbies: gardening and growing dahlias, camping and traveling. Preceding her in death were her husbands: Gordon Rogers and Garland Haufle and brothers: Gordon & Robert Pendleton. Survivors include her children: Dwayne & Karen Rogers of Bellingham, and Don & Claudia Rogers of Custer Step-Children: Gary & Joan Haufle, Sparky Haufle all of Bellingham, Marie & David Callender of Port Angeles, Marlene Frazier of Lynden and Marcia & Pat Eastman of Ferndale Sisters: Mildred Culbertson of Grandview, Aileen Dunn of Custer and Virginia Smith of Bellingham. She has 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews. A Visitation for Mrs. Haufle will be Thursday, February 7, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Ferndale-Moles Funeral Home Chapel, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. The Memorial Service is Saturday, February 9, 2:00 p.m. at Unity Church of Bellingham, 1095 Telegraph Rd. Ferndale-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROGSTAD, Violet H. - Funeral services for Violet H. Rogstad of 2804 Alderwood Ave. were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Faith Lutheran Church, the Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating. Mrs. Rogstad died Monday (Nov. 13, 1989) at the age of 62. She was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Birmingham, England, and she moved to Bellingham in 1946 after marrying Whymen E. Rogstad. Mrs. Rogstad was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and Daughters of the British Empire. She worked as a hairdresser and as a florist. Survivors include her husband of the family home; a son, John Rogstad of 2132 Yew St.; a daughter, Diane Hansen of Bellingham; three grandchildren; two sisters in England; and a brother in England. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Nov 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROGSTAD, Whymen E., retired electrician, died Monday, May 11, 1992. Mr. Rogstad was 73. He was born July 4, 1918 in North Dakota, to Even and Ingeborg Rogstad. He moved to Whatcom County as a young man. Most recently he lived at 3121 Squalicum Parkway. Mr. Rogstad was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1585. While in England during World War II, he married Violet Harding. She died in 1989. He was an electrician with the Bellingham School District for 30 years until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Rogstad was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include his daughter Diane Hansen and his son John Rogstad, both of Bellingham; his brother Marvin Rogstad of Kent; his sister Martha Lochridge of Bellingham, and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Jones-Moles Funeral Home on Holly St. The Rev. Richard Christensen of Faith Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial with military honors by American Legion Post 7 will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROHRBACHER, Gretelle - Visitation for Gretelle Rohrbacher of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Westford Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lummi Island Community Church. Mrs. Rohrbacher died Thursday, Jan. 16, 1997, at Shuksan Convalescent Center. She was 85. Born June 2, 1911, to Clyde Eaton and Gertrude Quirt in Blaine, she attended Ferndale schools. She lived in the Bay Area of California for 40 years and lived in Whatcom County for 45 years. A member of Bethany Baptist Fellowship, she taught women's Bible study for several years. She married Clifford "Rocky" Rohrbacher on May 28, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991, and by a grandson, William "Little Bill" Rohrbacher. Survivors include daughters Donna Weiss and Mary Meyer, both of Bellingham; sons Bill Rohrbacher of Dallas, Ore., and Steve Rohrbacher and Bob Rohrbacher, both of Bellingham; sister Joan Geleynse of Bellingham; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

ROHWER, Jack Victor, age 60 of 4982 Sherman, Deming, passed away Thursday Sept. 27, (1984). Mr. Rohwer was a life resident of Whatcom County. He was a logger and mechanic. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard in WWII. He was a member of the Bellingham DAV, the Lynden VFW and Sumas American Legion. He leaves to survive his wife Lorraine Rohwer of the family home, 2 brothers, Lee and wife Fern of Lynden and Richard Rohwer of Bellingham and numerous other relatives not of city. Funeral service will be conducted Sat. Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. in the Deming Presbyterian Church, with Reverend David Loper officiating under the direction of Westford Funeral Home. Interment Ten Mile Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Sep 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROHWER, Lee E. - Funeral services for Lee E. Rohwer, 63, of 814 Ten Mile Road, Lynden, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. The Rev. Sharon Hare will officiate. Mr. Rohwer died Thursday (Nov. 7, 1991) at his home following a long illness. He was born on Dec. 12, 1297, in Bellingham to Victor and Lucille Rohwer. Proud of his German heritage, he was a third generation Rohwer to live on the Ten Mile Road homestead settled by his grandfather, Jacob Rohwer. Mr. Rohwer was graduated from Meridian High School. He was self-employed as a truck driver in the construction industry until his retirement. He married Fern Jordan on Nov. 28, 1964 in Ferndale. She survives him at the family home. Mr. Rohwer enjoyed bay fishing, boating, people, and especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the Bellingham Moose Lodge No. 493 and the Antique Tractor Association of Lynden. Other survivors include his son Darryl of Lynden; daughter Deidre Pruess of Sitka, Alaska; stepsons Ron Jordan and Wayne Jordan, and stepdaughter Diane Clark, all of Sumas; his brother Richard Rohwer of Bellingham; 13 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Glen Rohwer and Vic "Jack" Rohwer. Burial in Ten Mile Cemetery will follow the service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Nov 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROHWER, Lorraine A. - A funeral for Lorraine A. Rohwer of Bellingham will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Rohwer of 1530 James St. died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 68. Born March 13, 1925 to Clifford and Mable Watts in Nappance (sic), Ind., she graduated from Meridian High School in 1943. She worked for Gregg's Millinery Store and Bornstein Seafoods, Inc. Mrs. Rohwer actively campaigned for handicapped rights in Olympia, volunteered at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center and helped organize the Whatcom County Handicapped Transportation system. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Jack Rohwer, and a brother James E. Watts Sr. in 1990. Survivors include her parents of Bellingham; and nephews Jim Watts Jr. of Everson and Joe Watts of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Nov 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROLAND, Alice - A Van Zandt resident for three years, Mrs. Alice Roland, 28, passed away Sunday, (March 5, 1939) in a Bellingham hospital after a short illness. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Included among survivors is the husband, James M. Roland; three daughters, Jimmivee, Luella May and Patricia; one son, Robert Neil; her mother, Mrs. Hettie O'Reilly, city; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Kinney, of Saskatchewan, and Olive O'Reilly, city. Last rites will be conducted by the Rev. George Weston Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Homer Mark chapel. Interment will follow in the Enterprise cemetery.

ROLAND, Dawn Michelle, age 41, former resident of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 1997, in Maui, Hawaii. Dawn was born August 15, 1956, in Bellingham, where she grew up and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1975. She worked in Bellingham and moved to Maui in 1990. Dawn was very artistic and an avid swimmer. She will be remembered for her sensitivity to others' needs and her devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Hilding Osberg. Survivors include her parents Shirley and Henry Strand of Bellingham; daughter Dior of Maui, HI; sisters, Pam Knudsen of Ferndale and Erin Roland of Bellingham; brother Jeff Strand of Seattle; grandmother, Minnie Osberg of Bellingham; uncles and aunts, Fred and Gerry Pazaski of Bellingham and Jim and June Strickland of California; 1 niece and 2 nephews; numerous cousins and friends. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 1997, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

ROLAND, John Wesley of Bellingham passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2001 in Bellingham. He was 75, born to Robert and Eliza (Swader) Roland in Bellingham. He married Mary E. Sutter Kennedy on July 27, 1946. John lived in Whatcom County his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army with the occupational forces in Japan. He was a member of the Laborers Local 276 for over 50 years and a member of the American Legion. John loved to read the history and novels of the old west. He was an avid baseball fan. He was preceded in death by his 1 brother and 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife Mary, 3 sons David and wife Kathleen Roland of Steilacoom, Steve and wife Susan Roland of Bellingham, Kevin and wife Doris Roland of Las Vegas, Nevada and daughter Julie Roland of Bellingham, 3 granddaughters Katie, Heidi and Brookes, 3 grandsons James, Jason and John, 3 half brothers and 1 half sister in Kansas and Arkansas numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Sep 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROLEY, Paul completed his life's journey peacefully at home on January 10 at the age of 79. With some anticipation, he has set off to experience the great unknown. He had no regrets; neither should you. His was a reasonably full life, marked by some minor achievements, a number of satisfactions, and no major sorrows. He was most thankful for the good fortune of being born an American and of marrying Joan Dorsey, who gave him 51 years of care and devotion as well as three children and ten grandchildren. The former have turned out to be worthy citizens, and the grandkids seem headed down the same path. Roley was proud of having served his country in the United States Marine Corps, 1945-1949. Despite having been born into a socially and economically disadvantaged family, he was driven most of his life by a compulsive intellectual curiosity. He was a lifelong learner with a passion for reading that burned brightly throughout his life. His father was a mechanic who worked on a dredge boat on the great rivers of the Midwest, following jobs of limited duration through a succession of river towns. Paul was born during one of these jobs in Kansas City, MO on October 11, 1927. Because he was an intelligent boy, Paul was able to thrive academically despite the constant changing of schools which totaled 16 by the time he graduated from Greenfield (Illinois) Community High School in June 1945. Paul joined the Marine Corps immediately after graduation and spent most of the next four years in D.C., Honolulu, and Midway Island. The G.I. bill was his ticket to a real education. His undergraduate years at Illinois College in Jacksonville Illinois whetted his appetite for intellectual Pursuits in many areas. He received an M.A. in English literature and drama from Northwestern University and went to New York City where he was an editor for Prentice Hall for a time. He returned to Illinois to get teaching credentials at what is now Illinois State University and became Recreation Director at an orphanage nearby, Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Children's School. This is where he met Joan, who was a student worker there while she was attending Illinois State Normal University. He taught high school English and history at Sterling High School from 1956-60. He coached the debate team and won the Illinois state championship twice. Three children were born in Sterling, Illinois – Scott, most recently deputy director of the Truman Presidential Library in Independence, MO; Megan, a teacher and librarian in Auckland, New Zealand; and Ross, a Colonel in the Air Force, now stationed in Hawaii. In 1960 he returned to academia to pursue a Ph.D. in Russian history at the University of Illinois. He was on the faculty of the University of Colorado before coming to Western Washington University in 1967. Academia was not his only interest or accomplishment. After moving to Bellingham, he immediately became active in politics and ran for office twice, losing by small margins both times. He was the county Democratic chairman for several years but became disillusioned with the Democratic Party, and late became a conservative and leader in local politics. One of his greatest joys was writing a bimonthly column in the Bellingham Herald for 16 years. His broad interests provided material for a wide range of topics. He was active in the First Congregational Church for 40 years and was also a Boy Scout leader. Other interests included music (especially Dixieland, big band, and opera), bridge, fishing, travel, lively conversation, gardening, wood working, movies, but most importantly, reading and writing. He was especially proud of a book he edited, which was an account of two men in WWII, G Company's War. In the days before the internet, he wrote editorials for small radio stations. The title was "Insights and Outrages" and at its peak was being aired on 120 stations nationally. Paul is survived by his wife Joan, children Scott and Diana Roley, now of Bellingham, Megan and Curt Davidson of Auckland, New Zealand, Ross and Kym Roley of Honolulu, Hawaii and 10 much loved grandchildren, Ruby Scala, Gwen and Sasha Roley (Scott's); Austin, Nolan, Carlin, and Byron Davidson (Megan's); and Rachel, Renee, and Ben Roley (Ross's). He also leaves two beloved cousins in Tacoma and three step-brothers in Longview. A memorial service will be held on Friday afternoon, January 26 at the First Congregational Church in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROLL, Marjorie Helen - A graveside service for Marjorie Helen Roll of Acme will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Saxon Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Mrs. Roll died Thursday, May 15, 1997, at the Skagit Convalescent Center. She was 71. Born Jan. 29, 1926, to Benjamin and Edith Hanson Bowman in Honeywell, Kan., she married Richard Roll there in 1947. They moved to Wickersham in 1958 from Wellington, Kan. A homemaker, Mrs. Roll enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughters Debra Roll of Bellingham and Kathi Roll of Raymond; sons Kirk Roll of Acme, Michael Roll of Mount Vernon, Kenneth Roll of Sedro-Woolley and Terry Roll of Streamwood, Ill.; sister Mae Goodman of Wellington; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.

ROLL, Richard Eugene, 84, a longtime resident of the Wickersham community, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 27, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 17, 1925 in Wichita, Kansas. He was raised and attended school in Kansas. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. In 1958 he moved to Wickersham and worked as a millwright machinist in Sedro-Woolley for over 30 years. He was an avid reader and enjoyed working in his garden growing flowers & vegetables. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd & Grace; his wife, Marjorie in 1997; a brother Dale Roll and a sister, Betty Holt. He is survived by his sons, Terry Roll (Karen Jo), Kenneth Roll, Michael Roll (Leatrice) and Kirk Roll. His daughters, Kathie Roll and Deborah Brooks (Jay). 3 granddaughters, 1 great-grandchild and 2 step-grandchildren. A graveside inurnment service with Military Honors will be held at the Saxon Cemetery in Acme on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Thorndike of the Little Brown Chapel in Wickersham officiating. Services are under the direction Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROLLER, Eugene A., born March 27, 1942 in Hope, ND, passed away Oct. 14, 2002 in Bellingham, WA, at the age of 60. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 - 1963 in both the U.S. & Korea. His wife, Karen L. Roller preceded him in death. Survivors include wife, Lou Ann Johnson of Bellingham two sons: Keith Andrew of Ferndale Eric Eugene Parents: Adolph & Minnie Roller of Yakima brother, Ron & wife Carol of Yakima sister Joan & husband Ken of Brockwell, AR four grandchildren: Erika, Kaitlin, Matthew & Evan and numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles. Inurnment will be at Enterprise Cemetery. There will be an opportunity for family and friends to pay their last respects at the cemetery, Fri. Oct. 18 at 1:00 p.m. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROLLINS, John William Jr., 1249 St. Paul St., died Monday in Tacoma at the age of 75. He was born on April 12, 1910, in Swanee, Tenn. Mr. Rollins was a retired U.S. Navy chief and a retired printer who worked at The Bellingham Herald. He was a member of the Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289, the Fleet Reserve Association, Elk's Lodge No. 194 and Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Stella; two sons, John of Bellingham and Gary of Walla Walla; one brother; and three grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Revs. Martin Wells and Susan Briehl officiating.

RONHOLT, Fern Leona - A graveside service for Fern Leona Ronholt of Bellingham will start at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Reynaldo Yu officiating. Mrs. Ronholt died Thursday, April 12, 2001, in Bellingham. She was 90. Born Oct. 18, 1910, in Kirwin, Kan., to Schuyler and Clara (Brown) Edgett, she moved to Mount Vernon in 1958 and to Bellingham last year. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading the Guide Post and Reader's Digest, doing word searches, and traveling with tour bus groups around the United States, especially to Branson, Mo. Survivors include daughters Rosalie Anderson of Bellingham and Beradine Bartak of Kansas; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and two nieces. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.

ROOD, Robert Leary, MD, 81, died peacefully of natural causes at home in Yakima on Saturday, July 19, (1997). His wife, Betty Mortimer Rood, and daughter, Susan Bickley, were with him at the time. A memorial will be held on Friday, July 25 at the Hall's residence, 1594 So. Nugent Road, Lummi Island. He was born in Walla Walla on March 27, 1916, to Grace (Leary) and Fletcher Rood and was raised in Longview, WA. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington in 1938 and a Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University in 1943. He was licensed to practice medicine and surgery in 1943 and served for two years in the Army Air Corps as a medical officer and was relieved from duty in 1946. Bob and Leone C. Arntz were married April 17, 1943 in Vancouver, WA. In 1948 they moved to Bellingham where he began his general medicine practice. In 1952, he was one of the thousands afflicted by bul-bar-spinal polio. After several weeks in an iron lung, he was transferred to a rehabilitation center in Vallejo, California. When he was recovered enough, he studies allergy and immunology in Oakland, CA, and became a Board Certified Allergist after the family's return in Bellingham. For many years he was the Whatcom County Medical Examiner and practiced allergy in Bellingham. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and artist. After polio, he worked with clay, wood, and paint. He built pieces of furniture and carved Northwest Indian style totems and masks as well as finely-feathered ducks. For years, he enjoyed salmon fishing in the San Juan Islands with his wife and buddies. As he gutted and filleted his catches on the kitchen table, he taught his watching grandchildren about anatomy and marine life, "The Life Cycle of the Salmon" became his son's favorite bed-time story. Even though he was wheelchair bound, he led a full and active life. He and his wife traveled to Alaska to visit family and to fish, to Mexico and Hawaii to fish, and to the Orient. His wife Lee died on cancer in 1980. He and Betty were married in October, 1996, hoping that they spend at least five healthy years together. Betty added greatly to the quality and joy of his last few years. In addition to Betty, his is survived by his children and their families; Sandy and Bruce Wolf of Blaine, Susan and Gary Bickley of Yakima, Barbi and Chuck Schafter of Seattle, and Fred and Kathy Rood of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

ROOK, Lisa Ann (Kays) - A memorial service for Lisa Ann (Kays) Rood of Buffalo, N.Y., formerly of Bellingham, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds United Methodist Church in Edmonds. Mrs. Rook died of a heart attack Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Buffalo. She was 41. Born Dec. 7, 1957, to Lynne and Clifford Kays in Bellingham, she graduated from Shoreline High School in 1976 and attended Shoreline Community College. On Dec. 19, 1980, she married Richard J. Rook at Lake Samish. Mrs. Rook worked for the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department and Keller Supply of Seattle before becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed nature and animals and being around children. Her hobbies included water skiing and crafts. Her brother Gregory M. Kays died previously. Survivors include her husband, of the family home; mother and stepfather Lynne and Don Jangard of Edmonds; father, whereabouts unknown; brother Paul Kays of Bellingham; two grandchildren; and one niece. Arrangements are by James E. Grace Funeral Home of Buffalo.

ROOKS, Frederick V. – A memorial dinner for Frederick "Ted" V. Rooks of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Wex Li Em Community Center at Lummi Reservation. His ashes will later be scattered on a farm in Savanna, GA. Mr. Rooks died Wednesday, Feb 23, 2000 at his home. He was 77. Born July 14, 1922 to Franklin and Leila E. Rooks in Savannah, he had been a Whatcom County resident for about 40 years. Mr. Rooks served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received a Purple Heart for being wounded in the Korean War. He also earned a Korean Service Medal with five bronze stars and a Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Rooks worked odd jobs and construction. He was preceded in death by his sister Ruby Samaneigo and brothers Leonard, Cecil, Frank and Jack Rooks. Survivors include brother Truman Rooks and sister Hilda Starling, both of Savannah, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROOSE, Herbert George, 72, of Lincoln City, Ore., a retired lumberman, died Dec. 3, (1990) at a Portland, Ore., hospital. Mr. Roose was born August 12, 1918, in Camrose, Alberta. He moved to Bellingham as a boy and graduated from Whatcom High School in 1936. Mr. Roose was a master sergeant with 25th Photo Reconnaissance in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked for many years in the lumber industry. He was noted in the Pacific Northwest as a pioneer in sawmill technology. After retiring to Lincoln City, Mr. Roose and his wife, Thelma, operated an antique shop. Mr. Roose was a 32nd degree Mason and life member of the P-38 National Association. Survivors include his wife, Thelma, of the family home; sons Thomas Roose of Corvallis, Ore., and Gus Roose of Glenrock, Wyo.; daughters Timothe Carlson of Kirkland, Helen Kasch of Salem, Ore., and Susan Sutherland of Roseville, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and brothers Glen Roose, Robert Roose and Elmer Roose, all of Washington state. A private service was held. The body was cremated.

ROOT, Jane Elizabeth - A service for Jane Elizabeth Root of 1224 Undine St. will be at 9:30 a.m. next Friday at Bellingham Masonic Temple. Ms. Root died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 62. Born Nov. 24, 1934, to Thatcher and Barbara Root in Detroit, she was a local resident since 1989. A graduate of the University of Arizona, Ms. Root worked as an investor. She was a member of Bellingham Duplicate Bridge Club and a member and designated Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League. She enjoyed raising Welsh corgis, watching television and cooking. Survivors include daughter Loyce Andrews of Bellingham and Barbara Andrews of San Leandro, Calif., son Gary Andrews of Fairfax, Calif., and brother Thatcher Root of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

ROSARIO, Charles A., age 56, of Lummi Nation passed away on Friday, July 21, 2006. He was born on May 25, 1950 in Bellingham, WA to Peter Rosario, Sr. and Rita Lewis. Charles worked hard to get his college degree in Criminology, and was employed by Lummi Fisheries Enforcement. He was a very generous, caring man with a wonderful sense of humor and a determined spirit. Charles was never a quitter and would much rather be a friend to all he knew, than be their enemy. He was always joking, and making people laugh, and he was a skilled carpenter and electrician. Charles was a loving father, brother and grandfather, who will be greatly missed. Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Pete; and his parents Peter Sr., and Rita Ross Lewis. He is survived by his wife Linda; children Rita, Chardelle, Alysia and Brenton; sisters Maria, Patti, Terri and Mary Beth; and brothers Jim and Darryl. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 6 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Center. A Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Wexliem, with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSARIO, Peter S., Jr., age 49, of Ferndale, passed away Monday, September 9, 2002 at St. Joseph's hospital in Bellingham. Born December 30, 1952 in Seattle, WA to Peter S. Sr. & Rita I. (Ross) Rosario. Preceding him in death was: his mother Rita Rosario; his father Peter Sydney Rosario, Sr.; grandmother Amelia Hillaire; niece Valerie James & nephew Jewell James. Mr. Rosario worked as a commercial fisherman and a welder. He also loved to cook. Survivors include: his wife, Jean Rosario daughters: Rose Jefferson and Terra Morris Brothers: James Rosario of Seattle, Chuck Rosario of Bellingham, Darryl Rosario of South Dakota sisters: Maria Rosario, Patti Rosario & Terri Rosario all of Bellingham, and Mary Beth Galecia of Olympia grandchildren: Chealsie Jefferson, Jasmine Jefferson & Kaniya Morris all of Bellingham. A Prayer Vigil is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be at the Wex Li Em Community Center, 2300 Lummi View Drive, Lummi Reservation. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Sep 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSARIO, Rita I., age 47, of 4846 Lake Terrel Rd, Ferndale, passed away Sunday, July 18, (1976) a life time resident of Lummi. She is survived by three daughters, Marie James of Ferndale, Patricia James and Terri Rosario, both of Lummi; four sons, James and Charles of Ferndale, Peter of Marietta and Darryl of Rapid City, South Dakota; 7 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be held Wed, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thurs., July 22 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's (sic) Catholic Church by Rev. Father Peter Duggan as celebrant. final resting place, Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSENBERG, Katherine, age 62, died at her home in Bellingham last Tuesday evening, after a short illness. Mrs. Rosenberg formerly lived at Delta, and was a sister of Mrs. Mary Lindberg, from here. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. at Bellingham. Interment was at the Woodlawn cemetery. Friends and relatives from here attended the funeral.
(From The Lynden Tribune, February 2, 1922)

ROSENBERG, Martin - A funeral service for Martin Rosenberg, 80, of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Burial will be at Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Rosenberg died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in Bellingham. He was born Sept. 9, 1919, in Chicago to Morris and Jennie (Melowitz) Rosenberg. Mr. Rosenberg was an aerospace design engineer who moved to Bellingham from Los Angeles 20 years ago. He also was a home-security volunteer for 16 years and a 10-year volunteer at the Whatcom County Jail. He married his wife, Annette, on June 27, 1942, in Los Angeles. Aside from her, survivors include son Thomas Lee of Bellingham brother Joseph M. Rosenberg of Port Townsend sister Sylvia Chipps of San Diego and one granddaughter.

ROSENCRANS, Ralph T. - Graveside services for Ralph T. Rosencrans, 90, 1200 Birchwood Ave., ate scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday at Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Rosencrans died Sunday (June 7, 1987). Ritualistic rites will be performed by officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM. Mr. Rosencrans had been a Bellingham resident since 1946. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War I and World War II. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM and the Scottish Rite Bodies. He is survived by four nephews, Charles Teel of Bellingham, Paul Teel of Seattle, Charles W. Jensen of San Diego, Calif., and Robert F. Jensen of Bakersfield, Calif.; and one niece, Janet Teel of Portland, Ore. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROSENHALL, Ernest B., age 83 of 5280 N.W. Rd., passed away Sun., March 23, 1980. Mr. Rosenhall was a 75 year resident of this community and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by a brother, Alfred L. Rosenhall, Salt Lake City, Utah. Graveside services Tue. March 25, 3 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSER, Avery - A memorial service for Avery Roser of Bellingham was held at 2 p.m. April 8 at First Congregational Church. A private burial was held March 24 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Mr. Roser died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Summit Place, he was 100. Born August 9, 1899 to Samuel and Jennie (Noel) Avery in Topeka, Kansas. He moved to Whatcom County 29 years ago. He was a veteran of World War I. In 1924, he married Martha Patterson. She died in 1987. Mr. Roser worked for JC Penny Co., Inc. for 28 years before buying his own store in 1943. He was preceded in death by his daughter Lanice Gardner, sister Carol Hercher and brothers Edgar, Harvey and Walter Roser. Survivors include daughters Arla Fowler of Bellingham and Trilby McCulloch of Stockton, Calif.; sisters Bernice Austin and Helen Peterson; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSER, Martha J., 87, 2615 G St., died Monday (Feb. 9, 1987) in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 24, 1900 in Manchester, Tenn. and was a local resident for 13 years. Mrs. Roser was the past matron for the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and the First Congregational Church in Bellingham. She was the co-owner of the Roser Department Store in Conrad, Mont. Survivors include her husband Avery of the family home; two daughters, Arla Fowler of Bellingham and Trilby McCulloch of Stockton, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Donel G. McClellan, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Feb 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSENZWEIG, Lee – Family and friends are invited to a gathering to honor the life of Lee (Spector) Rosenzweig of Bellingham from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the home of Jean Tholfsen in Bellingham. Mrs. Rosenzweig died Saturday, July 22, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 88. Born Oct 13, 1911 to Lewis and Mary Spector in Philadelphia, Pa., she was one of four children. She moved with her family to Harrisonburg, Va., where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1929. Mrs. Rosenzweig married Phillip Rosenzweig and they lived in Philadelphia until 1981 when they moved to Bellingham. Mrs. Rosenzweig was a homemaker and also worked with her husband at their hardware store in Philadelphia. She also served with the Volunteer Services for the Blind, where she learned Braille, transcribed books into Braille and tutored students in Braille. While in Bellingham, she was active in the United Blind of Whatcom County, until her health prevented her from continuing her work there. She enjoyed travel, reading and entertaining. Her husband, sister Sylvia Mayover and brother Leonard Spector died previously. Survivors include daughters Jean Tholfsen of Bellingham and Susan Beck of Philadelphia; brother Marshall Spector of Levittown, Pa.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSS, Annie - A memorial gathering for Annie Ross of Bellingham will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 11 at 1469 Mount Baker Highway. Mrs. Ross died at home Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996. She was 77. Born Dec. 12, 1919, to Thomas and Myrtle Moe of British Columbia, she moved to Bellingham in 1923. She attended Meridian High School and Bellingham Business School. Mrs. Ross worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Elks Club and Washington Loggers. She retired from Yorkston Oil Co. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, reading and watching television. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Ross in 1971. Survivors include sons Tom Ross of Ferndale and Ed Ross of Bellingham, daughter JoAnn Compton of Bellingham, 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

ROSS, Arnold, age 70, of 1031 Cagey Rd. passed away Saturday, May 11., (1974) A WWII Army Veteran he was a member of American Legion Post No. 7 in Bellingham. Survived by his wife Ester, 1 daughter Margaret Baker of Toppenish, 2 stepdaughters, Margaret Ruth McMillan, Seattle; and Marian Travis, Washougal; a half sister Mildred Jones of Lummi, a great aunt Cetha Hillaire of Lummi, 13 grandchildren, many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at the Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Gary Christenson officiating. Military honors and burial to follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 May 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSS, Dorothy C. passed in Bellingham on November 16, (2006) at almost 84 years, surrounded by her family and other animals, after a short, calm acceptance of the generalized dwindles. She was preceded by Reini, her husband of 40 years. She was a lifelong teacher, mountaineer and outdoorswoman, artist, animal lover, conservationist, and mother, a veteran of four children, many grandchildren, one great grandchild, and World War II. At her insistence, there will be no memorial service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSS, Dorothy Cecilia, age 82, of 3115 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, passed away Thurs. Feb. 18, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born April 18, 1910 in Bow, WA to William and Cecilia Cleary and was a lifetime resident. She married J. Alan Ross in Bellingham on Feb. 10, 1934. Mrs. Ross graduated from Whatcom High School in 1928 and graduated from Bellingham Normal School. She was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club and past president of First Mates. Member of Aftermath Club and was past president; St. Luke's Auxiliary; Garden Clubs; Eastern Star; Zenobia Club; Women's Music Club; Western Faculty wives; Yale Dames and was secretary; and was a member of First Congregational Church. She enjoyed flower arranging and decorating. Mrs. Ross is survived by her husband, J. Alan Ross of the family home; son James Ross & wife Jeanne Brotherton Ross and their children, Caitlin, Brian, Patrick, and Kevin; Robert & wife Linda Ross and their children, Robert, Michael, and Daniel; grandchildren, Kathleen Hunt McBride and Robert Hunt; brother, Howard Cleary of Milwaukie, OR; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Preceded in death by a daughter, Allene Ross Hunt. A celebration of life service will be held Mon. Feb. 22, 1:00 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Cornwall & "D" St., Bellingham, with Pastors Cynthia Bauleke and Donel McClellan officiating. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

ROSS, Helen A., age 76, of 2632 Walnut Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, April 21, (1947). Mrs. Ross had been a resident of the community for the past forty-four years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, Clarence A., at home; three sons, Everett and Halford, of Yakima, and Carleton, of Seattle; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William Elmitt, of Hawarden, Iowa, and Mrs. E. E. Ross of Bellingham, and the two brothers, Hervey Petrie, of Aurora, Ill., and Charles Petrie, of Ann Arbor, Mich. Remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Roy L. Smith, Friday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

ROSS, Kenneth D., 1308 Birchwood Ave., died Sunday (Nov. 4, 1984). He was born Dec. 2, 1929, in Colorado, and had lived in Bellingham seven years. He is survived by three sons, a daughter, three grandchildren, and numerous aunts and uncles and other relatives. Memorial services will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday at 210 Bayside Place, with the Rev. Robert Stone officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home and Crematorium. Memorials may be made to Northwest Kidney Foundation.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 5, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSS, Lawrence J., age 69 of 8443 Telegraph Rd. passed away Tuesday, June 24, (1975). He was a resident of the county most of his life and was a retired dairy farmer. Survived by his wife, Ester; 4 daughters, Mrs. Debbie Brown and Mrs. Cheryl Irving, both of Everson, Mrs. Darla Matchett, Packwood, Wash. and Mrs. LaVerne Kippenhan, Hayward, Calif.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Vitt and Mrs. Lillian Warren, both of Seattle, Mrs. Grace Durdle, Kirkland, and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with private burial in Bay View Cemetery.

ROSS, Luther W. - A retired Baptist minister, the Rev. Luther Wardell Ross, 82, died at his home at 1129 Lenora Ct. Saturday (Feb. 19, 1955). He had resided in Bellingham the past 18 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. The survivors include the widow, Marian, at home; three sons, Russell of Takoma Park, Md., Randall of Reno, Nev., and the Rev. Walter Ross of Spring Valley, Minn., two daughters, Mrs. Esther Lawson of Alger and Mrs. Orpha Lawson of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Dr. Charles Durden, interim pastor of the First Baptist Church, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, February 20, 1955) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

ROSS, Marian E. - Services for Mrs. Marian Eva Ross, 87, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home by the Rev. Clifford M. Dickau. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. The widow of the Rev. Luther Ross, who died in February, 1955, she died Wednesday (May 29, 1957) at her home at 1129 Lenora Court. She had lived in the community for the past 20 years and was a member of First Baptist Church and the Townsend Club. Mrs. Ross is survived by three sons, Russell in Newfoundland, Randell of Reno, and the Rev. Walter R. Ross of Spring Valley, Minn.; two daughters, Mrs. Esther Lawson of Sedro Woolley and Mrs. Orpha Lawson of Bellingham; a sister, Mrs. Althea Cutler, and a brother, Wilbur Taylor, both of Bellingham, as well as 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 30, 1957) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

ROSS, Ruth Esther - Funeral services for Stillaguamish Indian Chief Ruth Esther Ross, 83, will be 25 10 a.m. Monday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. The Rev. Wes Olfert will officiate. Following burial at Lummi Reservation Cemetery and dinner, Lummi Tribal Elder Joe Washington will inaugurate a new chief for the Stillaguamish Tribe. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Ross, of Bellingham, died Monday (Aug. 1, 1988) in Bellingham. She was born Sept. 2, 1904, in Oakland, Calif. She was an elementary school teacher in the Oakland Public School System and had been employed by the Oakland Tribune before moving to Washington in 1926. The same year she was appointed as secretary for the Stillaguamish Tribe in Snohomish County. She moved to Whatcom County in 1969, and was appointed chairman of the tribe in 1970. She was appointed a chief in 1976. Mrs. Ross was also a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Oakland. Survivors include her son, Frank Allen of the Lummi Reservation; daughter Marion Beyrand; three granddaughters; three grandsons; and tribal family members.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSSELL, Peter Trent, age 49, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2003 in Olympia. A memorial service will be held on Wed., July 6th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Northwest Rd. at 3:00 p.m. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jul 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROSSER, Jay A., age 75 who resided at 113 Northshore Drive passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 17, (1971) following an extended illness. He has been a resident of Bellingham for the past 65 years and was a retired carpenter. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Carpenters Union Local No. 756. He leaves to survive his wife, Stella Rosser of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Mrs. Betty Mayerbock of Chicago; 2 sons, Dan Rosser and George Rosser; 1 sister Mrs. Bessie Younger all of Bellingham; also 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Reverend Donald Salmon officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald May 18, 1971) Submitted by Loretta Holzberger

ROSSER, Michael Evans, age 45 of Bellingham, passed away June 10, 1997 in Bellingham. Mr. Rosser was born October 15, 1951 in Miami, Florida to Theodore and Irene (Bostrom) Rosser. A lifetime Bellingham resident, he was a member of the Hannegan Motor Cross Club, A.W.S. and Iron Worker's Local 505 and 86. He enjoyed hiking, mountain bike riding and the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Kaye Rosser and her three sons of Bellingham; his parents Ted and Irene Rosser of Bellingham; his sister, Susan Rosser, of Bellingham. A private family service will be held. The arrangements are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

ROSSER, Stella, age 93, passed away in a local nursing home January 2, (1973). She had been a resident of Bellingham the past 13 years. She leaves to survive 1 niece, Stella O. Rosser of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Vie Comption of Wisconsin and Florence Crawford of Seattle; 1 granddaughter, Pat Helserich, Wisconsin; 4 great-grandchildren. Family services will be held Thursday, January 4 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Followed by cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald January 3, 1973) Submitted by Loretta Holzberger

ROSSER, Stella O., age 85 of 2818 Old Fairhaven Pkwy, B'ham passed away at a local nursing home, Sunday, Oct. 20, 1991. She was born in New York Mills, Minnesota to Daniel & Margaret Carmichael and later attended Harmony School in Whatcom County. On October 17, 1923 she married Jay Rosser in Vancouver, B.C. and was married 48 yrs. until Jay's death in 1971. She was a retired clerk for Hohl Feed & Seed Co., B'ham, WA. She was a member of Central Lutheran Church & the Rome Grange. She will be remembered as a great mother & grandmother. She is survived by two sons, Daniel and Pat Rosser and George and Martha Rosser of B'ham; A daughter, Betty and Al Mayerbock of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Cliff Carmichael of B'ham; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Central Lutheran Church in B'ham on Thurs., Oct. 24, 1991 at 11:00 a.m. Officiate will be Leonard Ericksen. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

ROSSER, Theodore (Ted) E., Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2001. There will be no service. Surviving Ted are his wife Irene, daughter Susan G. Rosser and granddaughter Kate Rosser, all of Bellingham. His son, Michael E. Rosser, died previously. Also surviving him are his brother, Jerry L. Rosser and family of Fredericksburg, VA and sister Betty Jane Lowder and family of Hopewell, VA. Ted was our beloved husband, father and grandfather. "til we meet again."; Our most sincere thanks to Dr. Stephen Malone and staff and to Hospice of Whatcom County. God bless you all.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROTHENBUHLER, Gertrude C. - Funeral services for former Acme resident Gertrude C. Rothenbuhler will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Acme Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Saxon Cemetery. Mrs. Rothenbuhler died Wednesday (Feb. 13, 1991) in a Stanwood nursing home. She was 83. She was born Gertrude Bergner on Sept. 15, 1907 in Clipper. She lived in the Acme area until her move to Stanwood in 1983. Mrs. Rothenbuhler was a member of Acme Presbyterian Church, Nooksack Chapter of the Eastern Star, and American Legion Auxiliary of Acme. Her husband, Norman W. Rothenbuhler, died earlier. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jane Rothner of Salem, Ore., and Susan Henning of Lynnwood; two sons, Bill Rothenbuhler of South Pasadena, Calif., and Jim Rothenbuhler of North Pole, Alaska; four brothers, Eric Bergner of Seattle, Paul Bergner of Anacortes and Carl Bergner and Erwin Bergner, both of Bellingham; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gilbertson Funeral Home of Stanwood.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROTHENBUHLER, Janet Douglass of Acme died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was 79. She was born June 26, 1918, in Long Beach, Calif., to Julia Belle Shands Thompson and William Francis Thompson. Her father was director of the University of Washington's School of Fisheries. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle and attended the University of Washington's pre-medical program. She also was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority. In 1941, she married Howard Ernest Rothenbuhler in El Paso, Texas, while he was an officer in the U.S. Army. They returned to Acme, where they lived and raised their family. In 1943, the Rothebuhlers started Rothenbuhler Engineering Co. in Sedro-Woolley. Mrs. Rothenbuhler returned to college and graduated with a degree in accounting. She worked as office manager at the engineering company until she died. Survivors include her husband of the family home; two sons, Neil Rothenbuhler of Acme and Dan Rothenbuhler of Mendan, Idaho; two daughters, Ellen O'Hearn of Ballard and Julia Reed of Everett; two brothers, Dr. William Thompson and Dr. John Thompson of Seattle; a sister, Betsy Senechal of North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A celebration and remembrance of her life for family and friends will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Three Rivers Restaurant in Sedro-Woolley. A private family inurnment service will be in the Saxon Cemetery near Acme. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

ROTH-CHATTERSON, Elizabeth C. "Betty" former Bellingham resident, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997, at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue. She was 80. A service will be held later. Born Oct. 4, 1916, to Sarah and John Roth in Leavenworth, she moved to Bellingham in 1928 and graduated from Whatcom High School in 1935. Mrs. Roth-Chatterson lived in Bellevue for more than 40 years. She enjoyed many hobbies, especially gardening. Mrs. Roth-Chatterson was preceded in death by her husband, Leigh, and sister Jean Roth-Driskel. Survivors include daughter Cathi, brothers John of Friday Harbor and "Wick" of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews.

ROULIER, Lester, 74, a former Ferndale resident, died Monday at his home in Mesa, Ariz. Born March 24, 1906 in Ruso, ND, he lived in Ferndale for more than 30 years. He was a retired employee of the Columbia Cement plant and a member of the United Church of Ferndale. He moved with his wife Dorris to Arizona last winter. He is survived by his wife and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROUNDS, Elizabeth - One of the best known residents of Blaine, Mrs. Elizabeth Meehan Rounds, 80, passed away in this city Saturday morning, August 29th, after a long illness. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Harold W. Hunter; a son, Kenneth Rounds, of Vancouver, B.C.; a sister, Mrs. Harry Scott, in Milwaukee; a brother, Ray Meehan in St. Paul, Minn.; and five grandchildren, John W. Hunter, of Bellingham, Mrs. Thomas M. Ray of Piedmont, Calif., Betty Jean, Raymond and Starr Rounds of Vancouver, B.C., and one great grandchild, Gerry Ray of Piedmont. Calif. Rosary was said Sunday evening at seven o'clock in the St. Ann's Catholic Church here and Requiem Mass was held Monday morning at ten o'clock at the same church, with the Rev. Father William O'Brien officiating. Music was rendered by St. Ann's choirsters with Miss Betty Smith at the organ. Pallbearers were Messrs. Walter V. Cowderoy, Lester Livingston, Karl Scott of Vancouver, B.C., Dr. D. F. Carswell and Walter B. Whitcomb of Bellingham and William Roberts of Seattle. On Tuesday morning the body was shipped to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to be placed beside the grave of her husband, Starr King Rounds, who passed away many years ago; and was accompanied by Mrs. Harold W. Hunter and Mr. Kenneth Rounds.
(From The Blaine Journal, September 3, 1942) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

ROUNTHWAITE, Dorthy Ann – A family memorial dinner for Dorthy Ann (Chase) Rounthwaite of Ferndale was held April 2. Her ashes will be mixed with her husband’s ashes and they will be scattered on Laguna Beach in California, where they met. Mrs. Rounthwaite died Friday, March 17, 2000 at her home. She was 82. Born Jan 25, 1918 to Edward and Lynn (Prather) Chase in Albuquerque, NM, she had been a Ferndale resident since 1996. Mrs. Rounthwaite earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of California, Los Angeles. On Jan 25, 1940 she married George Hampton Rounthwaite in Los Angeles. He died in 1998. Mrs. Rounthwaite was an educator. She also worked in the real estate business. Mrs. Rounthwaite was a member of Alpha Phi, California Association of Realtors, Kitsap Country Club, St. Joseph Adult Day Care and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Survivors include daughter Betty Steidley of Reno, Nev.; sons George Rounthwaite of Ferndale and Ed Rounthwaite of Sacramento, Calif; one grandchild; and 23 nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROUSE, Bowman Smith, of Lynden, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at a health care facility in Lynden. He was 90. Born Feb. 13, 1912 to Percy & Margaret Rouse in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He married Dove Silence September 15, 1931. In 1980, she preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his son, Gary Rouse, in 1954 and stepdaughter, Carol Ness, in 2001. From 1935 - 1942, he spent 7 years in Alaska working as a Longshoreman. On Jan. 1, 1981, he married Ena Ness in Custer, WA. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Ferndale and worked as a General Contractor. Survivors include: his wife, Ena Rouse of Lynden sons: William & daughter-in-law Charlotte Rouse of College Place, WA Don & daughter-in-law Claudia Rouse of Ferndale Dean & daughter-in-law Wilda Rouse of Custer Dennis & daughter-in-law Dorothy Rouse of Portland, OR daughters: Shirley & son-in-law Jerry Hardy of Everson Bonita & son-in-law Paul Worden of College Place, WA stepdaughter, Willa Werner of Allyn, WA stepson, Morley Ness of Fullerton, CA 21 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 8, 4:00 p.m., at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2488 Mountain View Road, Ferndale. The Reverend Rick Moyer will officiate. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROUSE, Donald W., age 68, passed away January 1, 2005, surrounded by his family, now resting peacefully with the Lord. Don was born July 9, 1936 in Seward, Alaska, to Bowman and Dove (Silence) Rouse. He married Claudia A. Swope on September 20, 1956 in Bellingham. Donald was the dear father of Gary W. Rouse and wife Cheryl, Jerry A. Rouse of Blaine, Terry R. Rouse of Custer, and Debbie A. Graff of Birch Bay. He is survived by brothers and sisters, Bill and wife Charlotte Rouse of College Place, WA., Shirley and husband Jerry Hardy of Everson, WA, Bonnie and husband Paul Warden of College Place, WA., Dean and wife Wilda Rouse of Lynden, WA., and Dennis and wife Dorothy Rouse of Salem, OR. He was a beloved grandfather to eight grandchildren, and a loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Donald's parents, and his brother Gary of Custer precede him in death. A Whatcom County resident since 3rd grade, Don was an electrician at the Marine Dr. Cement Plant for 13 years and was then in business for many years as the co-owner of Rouse Brothers Construction. He was an active member of the Ferndale Seventh Day Adventist Church. Don was always willing to help others in need and will be particularly remembered for his generosity and for his love of life. Memorial Services will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mountainview Rd., at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2005.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ROUSEY, Willis Leroy, age 69 of Sumas, WA, died March 1, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born October 18, 1927 in Webb City, Oklahoma. Son of Floyd L. Rousey and Ada Mae Hills. Mr. Rousey was raised in Oklahoma and Kansas moving to present home from Hutchinson, KS in Sept. of 1989. He married Marilyn Chidester June 1, 1953 in Turley, OK. He was a Farm Hand, Oil Field Rigger and retired as a high school custodian in 1986. Mr. Rousey served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean Veteran. He was a member of the First Christian Church and the V.F.W. and was an avid sportsman until his health failed. Preceded in death by his father, mother, 6 sisters, 3 brothers, 3 nephews and 1 niece. Survived by his wife Marilyn Rousey of Sumas, WA; Son Roger D. Rousey of Sumas, WA; Stepson Bruce Gilbaugh of San Ramon, CA; Foster Daughters, Angela Garcia of Boise, ID and Linda Hall of Springfield, MO; 10 Grandchildren and 18 Nieces and Nephews. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service

ROWAN, John Lindy - A graveside service for John Lindy Rowan of Burlington will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Hawthorne Memorial Park with Chaplain Fred Zoeller officiating and military honors by the Burlington Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Rowan died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997. He was 69. Born July 7, 1928, to Eddie and Gladys Rowan in Hopewell, Va., he attended schools in Oregon. Mr. Rowan joined the U.S. Navy in 1946 and retired in 1975. He married Leona Kenoyer Nov. 28, 1963, in Bellingham and lived in Bellingham in the 1960s before moving to Burlington. Mr. Rowan owned and operated Skagit Appliance, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of Burlington, sons Jeffery Kenoyer of Marysville and John Rowan of Nevada, daughter Victoria Santeford of Burlington, brother Leonard Rowan of Tacoma, sister Carol Swearinger of California, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

ROWLAND, Hazel Mary Fix, 86, of Bellingham, WA died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Born April 18, 1911 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to John and Magdelena "Lena" (Kimmerle) Fix. She was the youngest of 8 children. The family moved to Grays Harbor area when Hazel was 6 months old and they had a "stump ranch" on the East Hoquiam River where she grew up. Hazel was a waitress and cook and worked at several local restaurants including the "114" in the old Bon Marche Building and the Old Southern Kitchen. She was well known for her good cooking and pies. Hazel loved cats, flowers and enjoyed her recipe books. She is survived by her long time partner Bob Roberts, daughters Nancy and Dick Parker of Bellingham and Lynne and Richard Usitalo of Palm Springs, CA. Four grandchildren, Marty and Susan Binschus of Bellingham, Allison (Binschus) and husband Ken Bush of Colorado, Rendy Baade of Florida and Kelly and Doug Powell of Nevada. Two great grandchildren, Christal Neufeld and Stacey Binschus. Also several nephews and nieces including Gene Larson of Redding, CA and Kaye and Marilyn Larson of Ferndale, WA. Also a special daughter, Cece and Ray Beck of Ferndale. Hazel will be dearly missed by her family. Visitation will be held Friday, May 9th from 1-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

ROWLEY, John S., age 71, of Bellingham, passed away Sun., Dec. 7, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Nov. 27, 1926, in Hemet, CA the son of Robert and Mary (McCreary) Rowley and had been a Whatcom County resident for 47 years. Mr. Rowley served as a Merchant Marine during WWII. He worked as a tugboat captain for Foss Launch & Barge for 17 years and at Intalco Aluminum for 18 years until his retirement in 1983. He married Laura L. Wyman on Aug. 26, 1950, in Blanchard, WA. Mr. Rowley enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, hiking, traveling, and reading. He is survived by his wife, Laura of the family home; children, Marvin Rowley & wife Kathy of Shelton, Denise Beaulieu & husband Craig of Bellingham, Susan Deeter & husband Jim of Bellingham, Kevin Rowley & wife Maureen of Mayer, AZ; 2 sisters, Darcea Schiesl of Tacoma and Billie Blasjo & husband Bob of Seattle; and 9 grandchildren. At Mr. Rowley's request, no service will be held. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

ROWLEY, Marian, of Bellingham, died Sunday, July 6, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 81. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel. She was born Oct. 21, 1915, in Hingham, Mont., to Cora Bailey Peterson and Peter Peterson. When she was 10, the family moved to the Kitsap Peninsula. She graduated from Gig Harbor High School in 1933 and married Richard Rowley in 1935. The couple moved to Bellingham in 1938. Marian was a homemaker and enjoyed painting with the Art Guild. She retired as a minister from the Universal Church of the Master three years ago. Marian was preceded in death by her husband Richard and great-grandson Houston. Survivors include daughter Gay Saunders, Sue Prater and Rae Bell, all of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

ROWLEY, Richard Gordon - A memorial service for Richard Gordon Rowley of Bellingham will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Rowley died Friday, March 21, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 85. Born March 17, 1912, to Harry and Eva Peacock Rowley in Gig Harbor, he graduated from Gig Harbor High School in 1930. He married Marian D. Peterson on April 6, 1935. The couple moved to Bellingham in 1938. Mr. Rowley was a logger in the Hood Canal area and in Whatcom and Skagit counties and British Columbia. He also was a dairy farmer. He enjoyed gardening and reading. Mr. Rowley was preceded in death in 1996 by his sister, Carol McBurney. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Gay Saunders, Sue Prater and Rae Bell, all of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

ROY, Agnes Purdie - A funeral for Agnes Purdie Roy of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Roy died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997. She was 90. Born Aug. 18, 1906, to George an Agnes Purdie Rowe in Greenoch, Scotland, she lived in Whatcom County since 1962. Mrs. Roy was preceded in death by daughter Eileen Roy in October. Survivors include daughter Eleanor Gustafson of St. John, N.D., and Beverley Mazzone of La Habra, Calif., 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

RUDD, Lois M., age 38, of 3223 Firwood Avenue, passed away at her home Friday, July 2, (1965). A native of Washington, Mrs. Rudd was a 23-year resident of this community. Survivors include her husband, Ray G. Rudd, at home; two sons, David and Steven, at home; two daughters, Vickie and Nancy, at home; grandfather, David A. Erickson, City; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Rudd, City;

RUDD, Ray Gilbert - Funeral service for Ray Gilbert Rudd, age 63, of 3223 Firwood, will be Wed. June 3, 1 P.M. at Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Philip F. Brooks, Free Methodist Church, Orleans & Alabama, officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Rudd passed away Sat. May 30, 1987. Born April 21, 1924 in Clear Lake, a son of the late Helmer & Millie Rudd, he was a resident of Bellingham for 62 years, was a member of Bellingham Yacht Club, retired after 17 years as maintenance & operations supervisor at WWU, veteran of WWII, having served with the U.S. Army in Panama until 1946; employed by Georgia Pacific Corp. for 21 years; graduated from Bellingham High School in 1942; inducted into the Army in 1943. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Lois McCrady Rudd who died in 1965 and his brother Ralph Rudd. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Mary Hilton Rudd; 2 sons, David of Bellingham & Steven of San Francisco; 2 daughters, Vickie & husband LeRoy Hawkins of Ferndale, Nancy & husband Dick Wilkins of Lansing, Michigan; 3 step-children, Steve & wife Rose Duppenthaler of Lynden, David Duppenthaler of Bellingham & Linda & husband Ed Shields of Maple Valley; 3 grandchildren, Julie & David Hawkins, Gwendolyn Wilde; 5 step-grandchildren, Traci & Steve Duppenthaler, Jeff, Jennifer & John Shields; his step-mother, Karen Rudd; sister-in-law, Winnie Rudd; brother-in-law, Chuck & wife Maxine Hilton; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives.

RUDE, Cecil Franklin, aged 29 years, 3 months and 2 days, of Route No. 1, Everson, passed away November 17, (1938). He had lived in this district for seven years and besides many friends who will mourn his passing he is survived by his wife, Aduma L. Rude, three daughters, Ula Rae, Francis Lillian, Anabell Grace, one son, Leonard Lester, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester G. Rude, of Bellingham; one brother, Clarence L. Rude, of Blaine, and Celia Francis Pearson, of Mountain View. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Monday, November 21, at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

RUDERMAN, Myron Harvey, formerly of Bellingham, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. Born March 3, 1937, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was raised there and one Long Island, N.Y. Mr. Ruderman graduated from high school in San Rafael, Calif., and from Reed College in 1958 with a degree in physics. He worked in nonmilitary research at a nuclear research and weapons development laboratory in Livermore, Calif., from 1958 to 1960. After leaving the field of physics in 1965, he worked as a technical write in the computer industry until this year. Mr. Ruderman was active in the performing arts as an actor, singer, poet, writer, producer and director. He received the Bellingham Theater Guild's award for outstanding original play of its 1991-92 season. He also hosted a public access television program in California. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; friend and former wife of 25 years, Merri Etta; sons Lavi, Ben, Aron and Mark; brother David Ruderman; sister Linda Lemen; one grandchild; and other relatives.

RUDY, Ellen D., 2623 W. Maplewood Ave., age 89, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, (1968). Mrs. Rudy was a 42 year resident of this city. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Rudy and Mrs. Myrtie Newell, both of this city; four sons, Norman and James of this City; Alvin, Kennewick, Wn., and Ted of Mondovi, Wis.; two step-sons, Ben of Eleva, Wis., and Clarence of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; sixteen grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Selma Solfest of Eau Claire, Wis.; two brothers, Theodore and Arthur Espeseth of Independence, Wis. Services will be conducted by Rev. Richard Stussi Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

RUDY, John I., 3215 Northwest Road, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 1, (1968). A retired farmer, and resident of this community the past 64 years, Mr. Rudy was a member of the Leisure Time Club. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Florence Rodgers, Seattle; a son, Virgil Rudy of Port Angeles, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; step-mother, Mrs. Ellen Rudy, City; six brothers, Ben, Clarence and Ted Rudy, all residing in Wisconsin; Norman and Jim Rudy of this City; and Alvin Rudy of Kennewick; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Rudy and Mrs. Myrtle Newell, both residing in this City. Services will be conducted by Rev. Carl O. Fischer Tuesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

RUDY, Leo R., Pfc., 24-year-old paratrooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rudy, of 3100 Birchwood avenue, was killed in action in Germany on February 11, (1945) the family was notified Wednesday. Private Rudy, a veteran of five major battles, had been overseas since May, 1942, and had seen action in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, Holland, Belgium and Germany. He was a member of the 82nd airborne division which received the Presidential citation for its performance in the Normandy invasion. Rudy was graduated from Bellingham high school with the class of 1939. Aside from his parents, he leaves a brother, Wesley, in the U.S. Navy and stationed at Pearl Harbor; a sister, Edith, at home, and grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Rudy, also of this city.

RUDY, Mary Jane, age 74, of 1481 Smith Rd., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, (1962) in a local hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Rudy had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 65 years. She is survived by her husband John; one daughter, Mrs. Florence Rodgers of Seattle; one son, Virgil Rudy of Port Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Belva Barrin of Aberdeen; two brothers, Fred Lester of Sequim, and William Lester of Winthrop; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 10, at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Mathone officiating. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

RUDY, Norman - A memorial service for Norman Rudy, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chuckanut Community Church at 21st Street and Fairhaven Avenue in Chuckanut Village. The Rev. Lawrence Pollock will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Rudy died of a heart attack Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999 at St. Peter Hospital in Lacey, He was 88. Born July 12, 1910 to John A. and Ellen D. Espeseth Rudy in Plover, Wis., he lived in Bellingham for 70 years and moved to Lacey five years ago. On May 24, 1941, he married S. Elvera Pearson. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years. Mr. Rudy worked as a shipwright for Bellingham Shipyard, Uniflite and AmFab. A member of Aldersgate Methodist Church in Bellingham until it closed, he then joined Garden Street United Methodist Church. His other memberships included Independent Order of Foresters, the Shipwright's union and Rome Grange. Survivors include his wife of Lacey, sons Richard Rudy of Bellingham and Norman Rudy of Snohomish, daughter Sarah Hendricks of Lacey, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Feb 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUDY, Sarah Elvera (Pearson), born May 26, 1918, passed away November 25, 2007 at Lacey, WA. She was born in Willowbrook, Saskatchewan, moving to Goshen, then South Bellingham in 1924. Elvera married Norman Rudy in 1941. She lived in Bellingham 70 years before moving to Lacey in 1994. Norman passed away in 1999. She was a member of Fairhaven Methodist Church for 50 years, IOF and Rome Grange. Elvera is survived by children, Norman (Andy) (Linda Bailey), Richard (Jacci Crandall) and Sarah (James Hendricks); grandchildren: Sarah, Jennifer, Christina, Michael; great-grandchildren: Analisha, Megan, Paisley, Brandon, Charles, Preston, Alexis and Juliet. Graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saturday, December 1st at 1:00 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Nov 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUDY, Virgil Eugene - Funeral services were held in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Saturday for Ferndale native Virgil Eugene Rudy. Mr. Rudy, 75, died of cancer on May 20, (1987). He was born Sept. 20, 1911, in Ferndale and grew up and attended schools there. He married Gloria Maxfield in Bellingham on Aug. 1, 1937. Mr. Rudy was a retired mill-worker who spent most of his career at a pulp and paper mill in Port Angeles. He was a member of the Association of Western Pulp & Paper Workers. Survivors include his wife, Gloria, of the family home; two sons, Gary Rudy of Idaho Falls and Stephen Rudy of Elizabeth, Colo.; a daughter, Janice Rudy of Huntington Beach, Calif.; a sister, Florence Rodgers of Bellingham; and one grandchild. Mr. Rudy's ashes will be placed in a Ferndale cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 May 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUF, Helen Victoria, 75, of Bellingham died Monday (Oct. 13, 1986) in Bellingham. Mrs. Ruf was born Feb. 25, 1911, in Silverton, Colo. She was a local resident for the past seven years. She married James Ruf on Dec. 19, 1936, in Denver. Mrs. Ruf was a member of the Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James, of the family home; a daughter, Marjory Ruiz of Clearwater, Fla.; two sons, John D. Ruf of Boca Raton, Fla., and Walter N. Ruf of Bellingham; a brother Arthur Jackson of Denver; five grandchildren; and numerous cousins in Finland and Sweden. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Community Baptist Church. Pastor Stephen McDaniel will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUFF, Steven Roy, 56, of Ferndale passed away on Monday, July 9, 2007 in Bellingham. He was born on May 27, 1951 in Yakima, WA to Wilbur and Ellen (Thompson) Ruff. Steven was the District Manager for Combined Insurance Company. He enjoyed many happy times with his friends and family. Steven was preceded in death by his daughter, Regena Burmeister in 2004; and by his father Wilbur in 1986. He is survived by his son Matthew Ruff; daughter Leah Ruff, Mother Ellen Apodaca; brothers, Gray and David Ruff; sister Sandy Jones; and grandchildren Matthew and Caden Burmeister and Jenna Trevino. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel on Northwest Dr, with a potluck to follow at Christ Lutheran Church, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUKAVINA, Stephen, who for the last five months has resided in the Birch Bay district, died at a Bellingham hospital early Tuesday (July 30, 1935). He was 52 years of age and had been ill for several months. Surviving relatives are three sons, Matt Rukavina, Jugoslavia; Nick Rukavina, Mt. Vernon, and Frank Rukavina, Blaine; one daughter, Miss Sophia Rukavina, Blaine and one grandchild. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church at Ferndale at 9 o'clock this morning with the Rev. Father O'Callahan officiating. Burial occured (sic) in the Ten Mile cemetery under the direction of Homer Mark Mortuary. Mr. Rukavina was a member of the Catholic church at Opova, Jugoslavia.
(From The Blaine Journal, August 1, 1935) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson

RUNNEBERG, Albert - A family memorial service for Albert Runneberg of Bellingham was held at St. Joseph Chapel. Mr. Runneberg died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 91. Born Jan. 23, 1909, to Andrew and Belinda (Pearson) Runneberg in Havelock, Iowa, he earned degrees in civil engineering and geology from Iowa State University. In 1941, he married Theresa Frasca and they settled on the family farm in Mallard, Iowa. Mr. Runneberg was elected as county supervisor for Palo Alto County and served two terms. Survivors include his wife, of Bellingham daughters Cathy Beaty of Bellingham and Nancy Tamuccio of New York three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUNNEBERG, Theresa "Teddy", beloved mother, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2005, in Bellingham, WA. She was 90, born on June 4, 1914, in Perth Amboy, NJ, to Ann and Frank Frasca. Teddy graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1933 and attended business school. She worked for several years in the retail field. In 1941, Teddy married Albert Runneberg and they settled on the Runneberg family farm in Mallard, Iowa. She resided there for 57 years and was very active in volunteer and community work. She also gave of her time to the Methodist Church and was very involved in supporting the church's activities and events. Everyone who knew Teddy will never forget her vivacity and wonderful sense of humor. She had lived in Bellingham for the past 6 years. Teddy was preceded in death by her husband Albert in 2000 and is survived by her two daughters: Cathy Beaty and husband Bob of Bellingham, and Nancy Tamuccio and husband Tom of New York, NY; three grandchildren: Jackie Beaty, Aaron Beaty and wife Krista, and Matthew Beaty; and one great-granddaughter.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Feb 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUNYAN, Joanne L. - A graveside service for Joanne L. Runyan of Ferndale will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Runyan died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998. She was 54. Born April 10, 1943, to Irven and Dollie Bevard O'Harrah in Eatonville, she lived in Whatcom County for three years. Survivors include her husband, Bruce Runyan, of Ferndale; sons Stephen McMains of Tacoma and Justin Wahlsmith of Blaine; brothers Michael O'Harrah of Everett and David Strait of Arlington; sisters Clara Abraham of Tacoma, Leora Vandertie of Everett and Marlene Bell of Tacoma; three grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

RUPKE, Kelly E., age 38 Blaine, died suddenly in Bellingham on Sunday, June 8, 2003. Kelly was the daughter of Arnold and Selma (Olson) Rupke and was born in Bellingham on January 23, 1965. She grew up in the Laurel area and graduated from Meridian High School in 1983. Following graduation Kelly received training from the University of Washington Fisheries School of Quality Control, and worked for several years on board factory trawlers in Alaska. Upon returning to Whatcom County Kelly became certified as a caregiver and worked with handicapped adults. She was preceded by her mother Selma Rupke. For all who knew Kelly, they would know that she would want them to celebrate in the life she shared with them and not to mourn her passing. Private graveside services will be held in Ten Mile Cemetery. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUPKE, Ramon K. "Ray", age 73, of Lynden, went home to be with his Lord on Tues May 16, 2006. Born Sept 19, 1932 in Long Island, KS to Peter and Cornelia (Van Kooten) Rupke, he moved to Whatcom County with his family at age 13. On August 26, 1953, he married his wife of 52 years, Cornelia (Nelia) Houg, in Lynden. Ray worked for Overall Cleaning and Supply for 10 years before purchasing and becoming a junior partner of Snow Ford in Lynden in 1962. He became sole owner of Snow Ford in 1968 and maintained full ownership until 1986. His love for people was evidenced by his many community activities, which included charter membership in Mt. Baker Rotary, past president of Lynden Chamber of Commerce and singing with The Kings Men of Song for 18 years. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and thoroughly enjoyed trap-shooting. His church memberships included Third Christian Reformed Church of Lynden and Lummi Island Congregational Church, where he loved singing in the choir. Traveling and cruising in the San Juan and Gulf Island were favorite vacations. Ray is survived by his wife, Nelia; son Roderick (Gladys) Rupke and their son Ricky, Jr.; stepsons Darin and Timothy Abercrombie; daughters Rachelle (Vern) Vande Garde, Rhonda (Frank) Bresnan and sons Alex and Adam, Roslin (Brad) Reinke and daughter Danielle; brothers Dr. John (Esther) Rupke and Loren (Dian) Rupke, both of Grand Rapids, MI, Arnold Rupke and special friend Debra Toma of Bellingham; sisters-in-law Marlene (Norm) Decker of Grand Rapids, MI, Phyllis (Jim) Lebo of Port Orchard, WA, Janet (Ron) Vander-Yacht of Lynden. He was predeceased by sister-in-law and her husband Sara (Sid) Vander Laan of Grand Rapids, MI. A graveside service will be held Mon. May 22, 10 a.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. in Third Christian Reformed Church, Lynden. Following the memorial service, a reception will be held in remembrance of Ray at Homestead Farms Golf Resort in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUPKE, Selma - A graveside service for Selma Rupke of Bellingham will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ten Mile Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at New Life Fellowship with the Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Mrs. Rupke died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Bellingham. She was 60. Born Oct. 31, 1937, to Ernest Olson Sr. and Emma Woods Olson in Kanakanak, Alaska, she attended West Seattle High School and graduated from Dillingham High School in Alaska. She married Arnold Rupke on Aug. 27, 1960, in Anchorage, Alaska. A life member of Bellingham Yacht Club's First Mates Club, she also was a member of Bristol Bay Native Corp. and St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church in Dillingham. Mrs. Rupke worked as a homemaker and for Kratzig Meats for several years. She enjoyed boating, clam digging, gardening and card playing. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 May 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUPP, Steven Lewis - A memorial gathering for Steven Lewis Rupp of Bellingham will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Western Washington University's Viking Addition Coffeehouse. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Chehalis with Chaplain Barney Rinkel officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Rupp died of a stroke at home Friday, Oct. 24, 1997. He was 36. Born Sept. 26, 1961, to Jack and Sharon Taylor Rupp in Fort Huachuca, Ariz., he attended schools in Idaho, Walla Walla, Moses Lake and Centralia. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1980. Mr. Rupp was a member of Western Washington University's football team and graduated with a degree in journalism in 1984. He worked at newspapers in Camas, Centralia, Moses Lake, Idaho, California, Wisconsin and Indiana before becoming sports editor at The Bellingham Herald in 1996. Winner of numerous journalism awards, Mr. Rupp was an avid supporter of women's athletic programs and young athletes. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and enjoyed the Olympic mountains, playing softball, supporting the Green Bay Pakcers football team and the rock band, Rush. He was an honorary member of Starfleet Academy. Survivors include his parents of Centralia; sisters Judi Dallman and Shari Aldrich, both of Chehalis, and Janice Rupp of Pocatello, Idaho; three nieces and one nephew. Arrangements are by Sticklin Funeral Chapel in Centralia.

RUSING, Jim, 78, passed away at home on June 30, 2004. He was born in Bellingham to Lafe and Lena Rusing. Husband of Marj (Houser) Rusing of Bellingham for 56 years. He had three sons, Greg, Kim and Steve all of Southern California; six grandchildren, sister June Anderson of Custer, nephew and nieces. Jim was show director at Cypress Gardens, FL and stuntman of many other ski shows in the U.S. and Lima, Peru. Jim enjoyed hang gliding at Sea World, San Diego doing four shows a day as a finale to the Whale Show. Also innovator of the Worlds only water skiing elephants in Florida and Marine World, CA. Inducted into Water Ski Hall of Fame in 2003. Memorial gathering will be at home today from 3 to 5.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSING, Michael - Everybody is invited to memorial services for 6-year-old Michael Rusing, but his mother Laurene Rusing asks that nobody wear black. "She'd like it to be a celebration of his life," said Julianna Kindlund-Carpenter, a family friend. "She wants it to be bright and cheery." Before he died Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital of a brain tumor, Michael suggested red and blue for his sendoff. For him, the colors partly symbolized the police officers and firefighters who, along with many community members, stepped forward to bring some joy into Michael's last few months of life. Late last November, doctors estimated Michael would live just a few more weeks. For months, the little boy kept beating the odds and the pain, bouncing back to live some more on several occasions when he wasn't expected to make it through the night. "It's extraordinary," Kindlund-Carpenter said. "That little boy has got a warrior's spirit. He was so strong...He just kept going." Word of Michael's condition last November triggered an outpouring of volunteers to make the boy's last Christmas a special one. Church congregations pitched in to help the family. Bellingham Police Association members put up Christmas lights, and an officer dressed up as Spider-Man, Michael's favorite superhero, came to call. The boy also got a ride on a fire truck. Then, Joe Anstett of Budget Miniblinds was at the family home to measure the windows when he learned Michael was hoping for one more chance to play in the snow but was too weak for the rigors of a trip to the mountains. Anstett, Realtor Mike Kent, KGMI radio, the Mt. Baker Ski Area and the Washington Department of Transportation joined forces to deliver a few truckloads of the white stuff so Michael could do a little sledding in his front yard. Michael enjoyed making so many new friends, Kindlund-Carpenter said, but what he enjoyed most was the chance to help other people. While he had the strength, he spent his spare time re-wrapping the many gifts he received so they could be given to other children in need. "He was always, always taking care of everybody else," Kindlund-Carpenter said. "Laurene said she was honored to be his mom...His mission for his entire life was to bring a community together."
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSS, Margaret, 88, of 2075 Vista Drive, Ferndale, died Monday (Dec. 8, 1980) in a local nursing home. She was born Jan. 29, 1892, in Tilden, Neb., and had been a Ferndale resident since 1938. She was a member of Ferndale Jet Oldsters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie in 1968 and a daughter Latrelle Graves in 1976. She is survived by a daughter, three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSSELL, Anne E. dies Here at 74. Funeral services for Mrs. Anne E. Russell, 74 905 E. North St., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wed. at Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Allan Lobb officiating. Cremation will follow. A life resident of Whatcom County, Mrs. Russell died Mon. Surviving are a son, Arnold Decker of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Leola Anderson of Bellingham and Mrs. Helene Peck of Lynnwod; a brother, Chester Baer of Point Roberts; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Schwarze, Mrs. Helen Tomlin, Mrs. Mable Ferguson and Mrs. Rosetta Sackett, all of Bellingham, and nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 1968) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSSELL, Betty Jane, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2005 at the age of 81. Betty Jane was born March 11, 1924 to Oswald and Marie (Sweckl) Robertson in Bellingham, Washington. Betty Jane joined the Navy on November 2, 1944. She was stationed in the Hydrographic Offices in Suitland, Maryland. Betty Jane was extremely proud of her WWII military service. She was a Seaman First Class Draftsman. Betty Jane was a member of the American Legion, Kulshan Post 154, serving as Post Commander and Chaplin. She was the Chaplin of the 2nd District for the American Legion and was an active member of the Allied Veterans Council, serving as its president. Betty Jane was also active in, and was supportive of the Veterans' Museum in Pioneer Park. She was a part of several other organizations as well, including 4-H, November Club, Evergreen Quilters, and Quilters Anonymous. Betty Jane was very proud of her work with the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund and she continued to have luncheons with the Bellingham Bay Waves. Betty Jane graduated from Bellingham high School in 1942. Before entering the service, Betty Jane worked at Boeing in Seattle as one of the company's first female aircraft mechanics. She had an early interest in all kinds of aircraft and took flying lessons at the Bellingham Airport. Betty Jane proudly displayed the broken propeller of a small aircraft that she crash-landed. Betty Jane is survived by her son Jim and Darlene Russell; daughters Roxi Dykers, Julie Hagin, and Becky and Keith Sorensen; grandchildren, Dawn Schelinski, Lynn and Michael Read, Zeb Hagin, Joshua and Kristen Hagin, Jason and Kristy Russell, Cecelia and Catie Sorenson, and Richard, Tanya and Lindsey Dykers; great-grandchildren Amanda, Jamie Sue and Tanya Schelinski, Nevan Read and Landon Russell; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Guff Russell. Graveside Services are scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSSELL, Georgia J., 86, died Sunday (Nov. 4, 1979) at her home at 1014 E. Hemmi Road, Everson. She had been a Whatcom County resident for more than 75 years. She was born June 8, 1893 in Butler County, Neb., and came to the Wiser Lake area with her parents in 1902. She had been a member of the Ten Mile Chapel. She is survived by three daughters, one son, one sister, two brothers, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother and a daughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSSELL, Gertrude, age 84, of 200 E. Pine St, Lynden, passed away Wed., March 21, 1979. Born in West Linton, N. Dakota, Mrs. Russell had been a county resident since 1923. A retired cannery worker, Mrs. Russell had been a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Lynden. She is survived by 5 sons; Orville of Everson, Verlin of Mt. Vernon, Herbert of San Lorenzo, CA, David in Tacoma and Wilbur of Lynden. 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A sister, Mrs. Maggie Posthumus of Ferndale. Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward in 1945 and a son, Wesley in 1978. Funeral services will be conducted Sat, March 24 at 1 p.m. in the Grace Baptist Church in Lynden, Rev. William Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson. RUSSELL, Gregory A. - There will be no services for Gregory A. Russell of Sumas. Mr. Russell died Monday, Feb 21, 2000. He was 36. Mr. Russell was born Jan 25, 1963 to Fredrick Russell and Julie (Siden) Cummins in Bellingham. Mr. Russell worked as a landscaper for Fred Meyer Shopping Center. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed woodcrafting, camping and fishing. Survivors include son Vincent Russell of Bellingham, mother Julie Cummins of Sumas, sister Lynn Englederhardt of Medical Lake, brother Steven Russell of Newport, two nieces and one nephew. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSSELL, Hazel M. of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 69 and a lifetime county resident. Mrs. Russell was born August 18, 1928 to Clyde and Clara (McLeod) Cline in Bellingham. She was employed by Bornstein Seafood for 25 years, retiring in 1992. She was preceded in death by her brother Burton Cline. Survivors include her very special companion John Westford, of Bellingham; 4 daughters, Vickie Bandera of Georgia, Susan Massie of Ohio, Cathy Acree and husband George of Georgia, Jody and husband Steve Johnson of Ferndale; sister, Velma McDonald of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Monday, November 17, 1997, at 11 a.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale with Chaplain Rex Watt. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

RUSSELL, Leonard "Guff" passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at age 79. He was born in Custer, WA, on July 13, 1924 to Floyd and Alice (Lafond) Russell. Guff joined the Navy December 10, 1942 at age 17. He served in the South Pacific and was attached to the 2nd Marine Division during the invasion of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands. He was honorably discharged after serving his country for three years. He was a member of the VFW, Streets Pike Post 9474, for 40 years where he served as commander and service officer and a member of the American Legion, Kulshan Post 154, where he served as commander and post service officer. Guff was also president of the Allied Veterans Council. He was active in American Legion fireworks fund raising, as well as a 4-H club leader, and member of the Honor Guard at Ferndale High School football games. He was a member of the American Legion Boys and Girls State Selection Committee. Guff received his high school diploma in 2001 at 77 years of age. Guff was instrumental in building the new American Legion Hall in Ferndale. He was chairman of the Ferndale Pioneer Park Veterans Museum, and was dedicated to preserving God's creations. Guff's life's passion was helping others, especially veterans and their families. He took great pride in always doing a good job in every endeavor. Guff is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Russell; son Jim and Darlene Russell; daughters, Rozanna Dykers, Julie Hagin, and Rebecca and Keith Sorensen; grandchildren, Dawn Schelinski, Lynn and Michael Read, Zeb Hagin, Joshua and Kristin Hagin, Jason and Kristy Russell, Cecelia and Caitlin Sorensen, Ricky, Tanya and Lindsey Dykers; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Tanya, Jamie Sue Schelinski and Nevan Read; brother, Francis and Mary Russell; sister, Vivian and Leroy Honrud; cousin, Francis Manchester; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, March 18th, at 11:00 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, with reception following at American Legion Hall, Ferndale. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Mar 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSSELL, Lester Floyd, age 73, passed away Fri. Dec. 27, 2002 in Bellingham. Born Nov. 12, 1929 to Floyd E. & Alice A. (LaFond) Russell, in Custer, WA. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the occupation of Japan and the Korean War. Throughout his life, he worked in agriculture, milking cows and processing blueberries for Moore's Blueberry Farm. Fishing and mushroom hunting were a couple of his favorite pastimes. Survivors include: son, Robert Russell of Everett daughters: Bonnie Brady of the Tri-Cities Diana Brownfield of Everett and Sharon Cummings of Grand Rapids, MI brothers: Leonard Russell & wife Betty of Bellingham and Frances & wife Mary Russell of Ferndale sister, Vivian & husband, Leroy Honrud of Lorna, MT companion, Wanda Henifin of Bellingham and 12 grandchildren. Please send memorial donations to VFW Post #9474, PO Box 490, Ferndale, WA 98248. A graveside service will be Fri., Jan 3, 2:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Dr. in Ferndale, followed by a memorial gathering at the American Legion Hall in Ferndale. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUSSELL, Orville Lloyd Russell, 78, passed away at his home in Everson on July 7, 1993. A graveside service was held on Saturday in Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Russell was born in Manhatten, Montana on July 27, 1914, to Edward and Gertrude VanDiest Russell and came to Lynden at the age of 10. In Lynden on Dec. 3, 1935 he was married to Dorothy Brand. Orville operated a dairy farm on the Van Buren Rd. and worked as an independent logger and truck driver. His hobby was woodworking and he especially enjoyed making furniture. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy of the family home; two sons, Clifford and wife Diane of Sedro Woolley and Gale of Anchorage, Alaska; two daughters, Sandi Dick and Husband Don of Great Falls, Montana, and Lorraine Straka and husband John of Mead; brother Verlin Russell; and 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers. Services and arrangements were under the car of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, July 14, 1993) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

RUSSELL, Wilbur K., a longtime Lynden dairy farmer and avid steelhead fisherman, died Monday (Jan. 4, 1988) in Lynden. Mr. Russell, 77, formerly of 8589 Bender Road, was born in Manhattan, Mont., on Sept. 1, 1910, and moved to the Lynden area with his family in 1924. He married his wife, the former Esther Twiss, in Lynden in 1941. Mr. Russell enjoyed steelhead fishing and was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1969. Survivors include a son Loren Russell of Corvallis, Ore.; a daughter Arlene Noteboom of Lynden; four brothers, Orville Russell of Everson, Herb Russell of San Lorenzo, Calif., Dave Russell of Tacoma, and Verlin Russell of Sedro-Woolley; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 to 9 tonight, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Lynden Cemetery with the Rev. David Hensley officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jan 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUST, Harry L., 53, of 2344 Zell Road, Ferndale, died suddenly in his home Sunday (May 8, 1983). He was born Oct. 20, 1929 at Custer and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was a 1947 graduate of Ferndale High School and was an Army veteran. He worked for Arlo DeZeeuw Construction for many years. He is survived by his wife, Nada, a son, three daughters, two brothers, five sisters, a grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald (WA) 9 May 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUST, John Edward - A funeral for John Edward Rust will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home chapel in Seattle. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery in Custer. Mr. Rust died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997, in Seattle. He was 82. Survivors include sisters Thordis Groves of Lynnwood, Inga Sandness of Bellingham, Glenda Richardson of Burien and Mary Baxter of Shoreline; stepsons Charles Britts of Spokane and Gene Britts of Renton; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

RUSTAND, Larry A. - Visitation for Larry A. Rustand of Blaine will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Greenacres Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Art Williamson officiating. Mr. Rustand died at home Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997. He was 35. Born April 14, 1962, to Art and Lois Rustand in Bellingham, he was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Mr. Rustand worked in road construction and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his parents of Ferndale; sisters Cindy Zawicki, Linda McIntyre and Sandy Rideout, all of Ferndale; grandparents Lawrence and Anna Lasher of Ferndale; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

RUTLEDGE, Donald M., former owner of Meatmarket Restaurant in Lynnwood, passed away at him home after a one month battle with cancer on September 21, 1997. Don was born on May 13, 1934 in Redwood City, California. He went to Everett High School and was an all-state basketball player. Don was very proud of his service with the U.S. Marine Corp in Korea. His career was the Restaurant, but his love was golf. He was a member of the Mill Creek Country Club where he won the Presidents Cup and other tournaments. He also was Snohomish County Amateur Senior Golf Champion in 1986 and 1987. Don is survived by his wife of 32 years, Louise Rutledge, his son and daughter-in-law, Mason and Brenda Rutledge and their children Merrick and Madison of Edmonds, his daughter and son-in-law, Rachelle and Perry Griggs and their daughter Rylee of Bellingham, his daughters, Dawn and Lori of California, his brothers, Ben Rutledge, Jr. of Spokane, Randy Rutledge of Kennewick, Richard Rutledge of Seattle and his sister Maxine Johnson of Lafayette, California. Please join the Family at the Graveside for services at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 1997 in Evergreen Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett. Following the service friends are invited to join the family at Maple Park Lutheran Brethren Church, 17620 60th Ave. West, Lynnwood for a time of fellowship in celebration of Don's life. Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett is in charge of arrangements.

RUTLEDGE, Glenn, 64 2775 Dawn Lane, Custer, died Monday at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1920 in Hamlin, Texas. He lived in the Aberdeen-Hoquiam area most of his life and came to Whatcom County 10 years ago. An Army veteran, he received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Philippines Independence Ribbon. He was a member of Post 9301, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lynden. He is survived by a son, his mother, two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held ___ a.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 7, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RUTLEDGE, Vollie Ray Sr. - Visitation for Vollie Ray Rutledge Sr. of Ferndale will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today with the Rev. Jim Curtis officiating. Graveside services will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Rutledge died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997. He was 71. Born Dec. 17, 1925, in Witchita Falls, Texas, to Ova Clay and Lela Ethel (Woods) Fross, he married Charlotte Truth Fross in Taft, Calif., on Aug. 14, 1953. They moved to Whatcom County in 1988. His wife and his brother Glenn Rutledge preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Debbie Hass of Kent, Marsha Schultz of Ferndale, Cherrie Kaylor of Coral Springs and Darla Munzanreder of Bellingham; son Vollie Rutledge of Custer; sister Wanda Oss of Auburrn; brother George Rutledge of Bellingham; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home of Fernale.

RUKAVINA, Stephen, who for the last five months has resided in the Birch Bay district, died at a Bellingham hospital early Tuesday. He was 52 years of age and had been ill for several months. Surviving relatives are three sons, Matt Rukavina, Jugoslavia; Nick Rukavina, Mt. Vernon, and Frank Rukavina, Blaine; one daughter, Miss Sophia Rukavina, Blaine and one grandchild. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church at Ferndale at 9 o'clock this morning with the Rev. Father O'Callahan officiating. Burial occured (sic) in the Ten Mile cemetery under the direction of Homer Mark Mortuary. Mr. Rukavina was a member of the Catholic church at Opova, Jugoslavia.
(From The Blaine Journal, August 1, 1935) Submitted by John Rausch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

RYAN, Catherine C. - A memorial service for Catherine C. Ryan of Edmonds will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds. Mrs. Ryan died in a car crash on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in Everson. She was 67. Born Jan. 9, 1932, to John J. and Helen (Breslin) Lanigan in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Ryan was a quilt maker and member of Quilter's Anonymous, a group that donates quilts to fund-raising events. Survivors include her husband, Ken daughter Catherine Ingal of Basking Ridge, N.J. sons Ken Ryan of Everson and Peter Ryan of Seattle and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home, in Bellingham.

RYAN, Gary Duane, of Bellingham, WA, passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 23, 1997, surrounded by the family he loved. Gary was born January 9, 1948 in Taft, CA, to Gene and Doris (Devine) Ryan. His mother Doris passed away in 1985. He earned a B.A. from the University of California at Northridge and continued with graduate work in Environmental Engineering. He applied his education as a Environmental Engineer to the newly emerging field of computer hardware, consulting to and managing electronic and fiberglass plants in California and Washington. Gary's family first moved to Bellingham in 1960. Although he would relocate many times in his life, Bellingham was always home to him. He met Karen Galloway while living in California. They were married on December 29, 1979 and had two sons, Sean and Cody. In 1992 they moved to Bellingham so that their children would have the chance to grow up in a wholesome environment that included the camping, boating and fishing he's always enjoyed. Gary loved the beauty of this area; the trees, the people, and the water, especially the water. Now the beauty that was in Gary will forever be a part of this area that he loved son much. Gary will always be remembered as a gentle, sincere, selfless, and loving friend, husband, and father. He will also be remembered for his playful sense of humor and the mischievous twinkle in his eye. He changed everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed. Gary is survived by his wife, Karen; his sons, Sean (age 9) and Cody Ryan (age 4); his father, Gene Ryan of Bellingham and Tucson, AZ; his brothers, City Councilman Bob Ryan and Matt Ryan of Bellingham; his sister, Susan Moreau of Newbury Park, CA; and his 14 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 2, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

RYAN, Myrtie M., age 83, of Seattle, passed away in Tiberon, Calif. Thurs. Oct. 9, (1985). Mrs. Ryan was a partner in Ryan Real Estate, was a retired school teacher having taught at Larrabee & Columbia Schools, graduate of WWCE, member of the Eastern Star, past president of VFW Auxilary. She left Bellingham in 1953. She leaves to survive 3 daughters, Carolle Smith of Seattle, Patti Arthaud of Hoquiam, Roberta Martin of Anacortes; 5 grandchildren; 2 nieces Bette Holzhauer of Bellingham, June Shanafelt of Olympia, and a nephew Bud Lewis of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Mon. Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Interment Bayview under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

RYASON, Anne, formerly of Bellingham, died Monday, Sept. 1, 1997. She was 86. A memorial service was held at Faith Baptist Church in Tacoma. She was born May 1, 1911. Survivors include daughter Ardith Lake of Ferndale, brother Milfred Olson of Ferndale, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three nieces and numerous other relatives.

RYDER, Evelyn Elizabeth Vickery, 83 years, 5847 Seamount Drive, Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham on Thurs., Jan. 27, 1994. She was born in Attica, NY on June 14, 1910; graduated from Fredonia Normal School in 1931. She moved with husband Edgar who was with Mobil Oil Refinery to Ferndale in 1954. He died in 1966. Mrs. Ryder was a second grade elementary teacher with Ferndale schools for 20 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Bellingham, P.E.O. Chapter BQ of Ferndale, Washington State Retired Teachers and AARP. She is survived by sons, John V. Ryder and Marilyn of Orange, CA, and Ed S. Ryder and Mary of Bellingham; two grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Mon. Jan. 31, 3 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John W. Gibbs officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RYDER, Monica C. - A memorial Mass for Monica C. Ryder of Bellingham will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Reynaldo Yu officiating. Mrs. Ryder died Wednesday, August 2, 2000 in Seattle. She was 91. Born Dec. 26, 1908 to John and Ada (Karl) Barry in Olean, NY, she later married Robert S. Ryder on August 30, 1930. In 1954, the couple moved to Ferndale, where they resided until they moved to Bellingham in 1974. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Survivors include her husband of 70 years of the family home; sons Robert J. Ryder of DuBois, PA, and Douglas A. Ryder of Bellingham; daughters Maryanna R. Farrell of Bellingham and Ruth E. Ryder of Alexandria, VA; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sisters Mrs. Lawrence Freaney of Bradford, PA and Mrs. Helen Hlasnick of Olean, NY; and a brother J. Edward Barry of Bradenton, Fla. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RYDER, Robert S. - A graveside service for Robert S. Ryder of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, followed by a time of remembrance fellowship in Parish Hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Ryder died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 95. Mr. Ryder was born April 20, 1905, to Archie and Louisa (Saunders) Ryder in Clarksville, N.Y. On Aug. 30, 1930, he married Monica Barry. She died in August of this year. In 1954, he moved to Ferndale and then moved to Bellingham in 1974. Mr. Ryder was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Bellingham Golf & Country Club and the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. Survivors include sons Douglas A. Ryder of Bellingham and Robert J. Ryder of DuBois, Pa. daughters Maryanna R. Farrell of Bellingham and Ruth E. Ryder of Alexandria, Va. sister Dorothy R. Scott of Portville, N.Y. 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RYKKEN, Felix C., Dr., age 73 of 4101 N. E. 105th, Seattle, passed away at his home Saturday, May 15, (1971). He had resided in Seattle since 1955 prior to 1955 he was a practicing physician in Bellingham. He was a veteran of World War I and II and the Korean War, U. S. Navy; was a member of the Lutheran Church and the American Legion. Survived by his wife, Agnes Lee Rykken; 1 son, Dr. Jack Rykken, London, England; 2 daughters; Mrs. Suzanne Medlicott, Storrs, Conn., and Mrs. Rosemay Eckmann, Seattle; 3 sisters, Mrs. Doris Hitz, city, Mrs. Dorcas Draper, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mrs. Vesta Monson, Mayvill, N. D.; several grandchildren and many other relatives. Services will be conducted Wednesday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m. in Our Saviours Lutheran Church with Pastor Herbert Ringe of Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Seattle officiating. Interment Greenacres under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

RYNDAK, Margaret Angeline of Bellingham died Thursday, Feb. 24, 1994. She was 69. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Ten Mile Cemetery with Pastor Mark Weir officiating. Born Sept. 6, 1924, in Seattle, Mrs. Ryndak lived in Whatcom the past 23 years. Survivors include sons Frederick Ryndak, Jonathon Ryndak and Robert Ryndak, all of Bellingham; brother Arnold Vincent Tibbetts of Seattle; sister Frances Cecelia Thors of Seattle; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Mar 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RYZHKOV, Viktor - A funeral for Viktor Ryzhkov of Blaine will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Blaine Assembly of God Church. Mr. Ryzhkov died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. He was 40. He was born Jan. 1, 1958 to Vasily and Evdokia Nedzelsky Ryzhkov in Kazahstan, Russia, and worked in the maintenance department of Stafholt. Survivors include his wife, Yelena, and children, all of Blaine. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.