WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     RAH - RAN

RAHER, Helma L., 94, died Thursday, (June 6, 1985) in a local nursing home. She was born Aug. 24, 1890, in North Dakota, and had been a Whatcom County resident for 10 years. She is survived by nieces and nephews, including Charlotte Wickwife of Bellingham, Erma Dana of Sumas, Darwin Joos of Everson, Pat Bowen of Bellingham. Burial services will be in Palo Alto, Calif.

RAHM, Anna Vera, age 76 of 2657 Aldergrove Road, Ferndale, passed away suddenly Mon., Feb. 25, 1980. Mrs. Rahm had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1922 and the Ferndale area since 1937. She attended the Evergreen Community Church and was a member of the Aldergrove Sunshine Club and the Ferndale Jet Oldsters. She is survived by her husband, Einar G. of Ferndale, 2 sons, Einar K. of Ferndale, Lloyd of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; 1 sister, Maja Edsvall of Borlange, Sweden, 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Wilfred Gunderson, Fri., Feb. 29 at 11 a.m. in Moles Funeral Home, Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAHM, Einar Gustaf - The funeral for Einar Gustaf Rahm will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Moles Funeral Home Chapel, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. The Rev. Steven Van Vleck of Evergreen Community Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Rahm, 90, died Jan. 23, 1992, in a local care facility. He was born June 8, 1901 in Varmland, Sweden, to Gustaf and Lavinia Rahm. He came to the United States in 1923, settling in Bellingham. He worked in lumber mills and logging camps in Whatcom County until the 1940s. He married Era Ek in 1924. She died in 1980. During World War II he became a shipwright, a career he pursued until his retirement in 1965. He was a member of the Ferndale Senior Center. He had attended Evergreen Community Church. Survivors include sons Einar K. Rahm of Ferndale and Lloyd G. Rahm of Yuma, Ariz.; sisters Jenny Abrahamsson of Stockholm, Sweden, and Britta Andersson of Grums, Sweden; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAHM, Janet Marie, age 31 of 10024 4th Place S. W., Seattle passed away Thursday, July 23, (1959) from injuries received in an automobile accident near Ellensburg, Wash. She had been a resident of the Sumas area until 1956 when she moved to Seattle. She is survived by her husband Ralph, 4 sons, Donald, John, Dan and Bill at home; 1 sister, Mrs. Darwin Schiffler of Lynden, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mulka of Sumas. The remains were returned to Sumas Saturday where funeral services will be conducted in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Wednesday, July 29, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Marmaduke Dodsworth officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.

RAHM, Lucille E., age 69, of 2347 Main St., Ferndale, passed away Sunday, February 7, 1988 in a Ferndale area nursing home. Had been a resident of Ferndale since June 1975; was a member of the T.O.P.S. Club of Ferndale and preceded in death by a daughter Vandra Morrow, brother Wayne Severson and parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Severson. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Norris J. Blanchard of Ferndale, Craig Blanchard of Seattle; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Dayle R. Severson of Edmonds; 3 sisters, Ardis Shirk of Boston, MN; Von Dickinson of Federal Way, WA; Joyce Karn of Bozeman, MT; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Private family services will be held at the Chapel of Moles Funeral Home, Wednesday, February 10, with Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating with burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Friends wishing to pay their respects may visit at the Moles Funeral Home, Wednesday morning between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, 2:00 p.m., at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. A Memorial service will be Monday, December 31, 12:00 p.m., 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.

RAHORST, William A., age 76 of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away Friday, June 3. A resident of the Ferndale community for 50 years, he is survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Mamie Schrimscher of Ferndale and Mrs. Emma Jones of Gooseberry Point, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Haygood officiating. Interment Woodlawn.

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.

RAIFORD, Chris S. (Joe), age 79, of Everett died Feb. 3rd, 1985 in an Everett hospital. Mr. Raiford was born Dec. 25, 1905 in Rockmart, Georgia & had moved to the Everett area 14 years a go from Bellingham. He was a member of the Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F&AM. Palestine Commandry No. 11 & the Snohomish Chapter No. 15 R.A.M. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 25 years of service & had served during WWII & the Korean conflict. He leaves his wife Georgia at home; a sister, Margie Raiford & a brother Horace Raiford; 3 nieces; 1 great nephew, all of Rome, Georgia. Memorial services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home, 1704 Pacific Ave., Everett, with the officers of Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F&AM officiating. Private inurnment will be in the Floral Hills Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home, Everett.

RAINEY, Edythe E., age 67 of 3606 Hopewell Rd., Everson, passed away Sat., June 2, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 33 years, she was a member of Everson Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and is survived by 3 sons, Jeff of Acme, Rodney of Chetwynd, B.C., and Philip W. of Everson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Irwin of Auburn, Calif. and Mrs. Judith VanBrocklin, City; 3 brothers, Sherman Bond, Charlie Bond and Tom Bond, all in B.C.; 1 sister, Mrs. Della Salmon of B.C.; 13 grandchildren. At her request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

RAINEY, Philip B., age 70 of 3606 Hopewell Rd., Everson passed away March 22, (1976). A retired farmer, he had been a resident of this community for the past 30 years. Surviving wife, Edythe; 3 sons, Mr. Jeffery Rainey of Maple Falls, Mr. Rodney Rainey of British Columbia and Mr. Philip W. Rainey of Everson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Irwin of Auburn, Calif., Mrs. Judith VanBrocklin of Bellingham; 1 brother, Mr. Bob Rainey and 1 sister, Mrs. Betty Siegfried both of California; 2 grandchildren. Cremation services were held under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.

RAINFORD, Lloyd E., "Kelly," age 66, of 1834 E. Pole Rd., Everson, passed away Wed, April 14, (1976). Born in Everson, Mr. Rainford had been a 28 year employee of the Whatcom County Road Dept. and had been a member of the Teamsters Union Local 231. He was married to Marie Mohr on Sept. 24, 1928 in Bellingham. Besides his wife Marie, he is survived by a son Bill and his wife Wilma Rainford of Bellingham; a daughter and her husband, Joanne and Oscar Meador in Snoqualmie; three sisters, Mrs. LaPierry Colyer of Wenatchee, Mrs. Mary Paris of Bothell and Mrs. Josephine Carmel in Renton; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sat., April 17 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden, with Rev. Woodrow D. Morgan officiating. Intombment in Greenacres Memorial Park, Mon., April 19.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Apr 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAINWATER, Ernest, age 82, of 200 S. 17 th St., Lynden passed away Tues., Jan 23, 1979. Surviving is his wife, Essie, 2 daughters: Mrs. Gene Shoreack of B'ham and Mrs. Melba LaFlever of St. Louis, Illinois. 1 grandson, Mark LaFever. Funeral services will be held in Veroske Jerns Chapel Fri. Jan. 26 th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jack Anderson officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 1979,) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAINWATER, Essie Viola, age 88, of 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, passed away Sun., April 5th, ( 1987). She was born June 11, 1898 in VanBuren, Missouri. She and her husband Ernest wee married in August 1914, he passed away in January 1979. She moved to the Lynden area in 1957. She was a member of the General Baptist Church in VanBuren. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy & her husband Gene Shorack of Bellingham & Melba & husband Fred LaFever of White Plains, Missouri; friends, Merle & Helen Strain, grandson Mark LaFever; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Wed., April 8th, 10 a.m., Jerns & LeVeck Chapel with Mr. Bob McCoy officiating. Interment will be at Greenacres Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

RAIRDON, Archie Albert, 92, of Hillsboro. He died Saturday, April 16, (1977). He has been a resident since 1969. Mr. Rairdon was a 50 year resident of Bellingham prior to moving to Hillsboro. He had worked many years at Blodel Donovan Lumber Co. & Bellingham Boom Co. prior to his retirement in 1952. He was born April 29, 1884 in Madison Lake, Minn. Parents were Lorenzo and Miranda Rairdon and he lived his early years there. In 1910 he took up a homestead near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where he spent 4 years. He was married to Erva, January 2, 1919 in Renton, Wash. She preceded him in death in 1968. He was also preceded by 6 brothers and 3 sister. He is survived by 2 sons, William of Seattle and Donald of Freemont, California; a daughter, Mrs. William (Ruth) Vaughan of Hillsboro, Ore.; 5 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be wed., April 20, 1 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham. Arrangements by Donnelson, Sewell & Mathews, Hillsboro, Ore.

RAIT, Ralph, age 80, of 2400 Alabama St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 17, (1957). Mr. Rait had resided in this community for the past 54 years and was a retired engineer for the post Office after 30 years' service. Deceased was a member and past presiding officer at Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, I.O.O.F., Bay City Emcampment No. 23 and Canton Bellingham No. 6, and was also the retired chaplain general of Patriarch Militant Degree and past sovereign grand chaplain. Surviving relatives are his widow, Erah L. at home; one granddaughter, Mrs. Juanita Wilson of Portland, Ore.; two great-granddaughters, and one brother, William Rait of Iona, Wis. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, Thursday, June 20, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

RALLISON, Joseph William, age 72 of 1515 1/2 Fairview Ave. passed away Friday July 3, (1964). Mr. Rallison had resided in Bellingham for the past 25 years and was a retired Coalminer. He leaves to survive 2 daughters, Mrs. Betty Sawyer, city, Mrs. Olive Deal of Sunnyvale, Calif., 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters all in Canada. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 7 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. John Qualley officiating. Interment Bay View.

RALPH, Joseph T., age 76 of Custer passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 23, (1963) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Custer for the past 8 years. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. James Cranston of Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs. Bill Mattick of Powell River, B.C.; two sons, Richard of New Westminster, B.C.; two sons, Richard of New Westminster, B.C. and Tom of Custer. 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and several other relatives. Private funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home Monday, May 27 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

RALPH, Kathleen G., age 72 of 7095 Tall Cedar Lane, Ferndale, passed away at her home Friday, Nov. 8, 1991, Mrs. Ralph was born to Peter and Mary Ann Neville Oct. 10, 1919 in Bigger, Saskatchewan, Canada. She had been a resident of Whatcom Co. for the last 40 years, and prior to that lived on Shaw Island in San Juan's. Mrs. Ralph was preceded in death by her husband Thomas A. Ralph in Jan. of 1982. Survivors: son, Joe Ralph and hi wife Gayle of Custer, 2 daughters, Rayella and her husband Jim Wynne of Custer, Donna and her husband Jerry Hinz of Custer. 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Graveside Services Friday, Nov. 15th, at 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Visitation at Mole Funeral Home, Friday, Nov. 15th, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

RALPH, Phillip, age 81 years, 2623 Utter Street, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, March 13, (1946) after a lingering illness. Mr. Ralph had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past twenty-nine years and leaves to survive, three daughters, Mrs. Martin Foshaug, Mrs. Stanley Johnson and Mrs. Adrian Julius, all of Aberdeen, Wash.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lloyd Ralph, Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Dustan, Chicago; also twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where services will be conducted Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roy Leslie Smith officiating. Cremation.

RALPH, Thomas A., age 66 of 7095 Tall Cedar Lane, Ferndale, passed away suddenly at work Monday, January 11, 1982. Mr. Ralph had been a resident of Whatcom County for 27 years and was employed by Temco at the Arco Refinery. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of Ferndale 1 son, Joe Ralph of Laurel; 2 daughters, Rayella Wynne of Custer; Donna Hinz of Everson; a brother, Richard Ralph of Cloverdale, B.C.; 2 sisters, Louise Cranston of Vancouver, B.C.; Ruth Mattick of Powell River, B.C.; 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. S. Lee Greene Thursday, January 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.

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, Anna Marie, age 89 of 1801 H St. passed away at a local hospital Friday, Feb. 12, (1954). Mrs. Ralston had resided in Bellingham for the past 65 year and was a member of the First Lutheran Church. She is survived by one son, Ralph Ralston of this city, 2 nieces Mrs. Martha Lowe of Vancouver, B. C., Mrs. Anna Larson, of Seattle; one nephew Herbert Johnson of this city. Funeral services are pending at the Bingham, Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. The Rev. C. Stanton Peterson, pastor of the First Lutheran Church, will officiate at funeral services Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. within the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

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.

RAMAN, Trisha Shiana, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Raman of Lynden, passed a way. Besides her parents she leaves to survive 2 brothers Ashley & Roneal; 2 sisters, Davina & Kamille, all of the family home; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Naidu and Mrs. V. Raman, all of the Fiji Islands. Graveside services were held Tues. June 22 at 2 p.m. at St. Peters Cemetery in Columbia Valley with Rev. Pat Keaty officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

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.

RAMER, Jennie Lynn, age 82 of 721 1/2 3rd. Havre, Montana, passed away in this city, Thursday, Aug. 26, (1976). Mrs. Ramer had been a resident of this community since May 1976, was a member of Presbyterian Church, Havre, Montana, past matron Havre, Montana OES and Daughters of the Nile. Surviving son, Wayne Wohlford, Vancouver, B.C.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Garnet Cutler of Kirkwood, Missouri, 8 grandchildren. 11 great-grandchildren. Remains will be forwarded to Havre, Montana for services and burial. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

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.

RAMERMAN, John Byron - Longtime Lynden resident John Byron Ramerman died August 1, (1980) at the age of 63. Ramerman was born November 16, 1916. He moved to Lynden the next year and remained until 1944, when he moved to Everett where he made his home until his death. He is survived by his wife, the former Cora A. Timmer of Lynden; sons Dale B. Ramerman, Seattle, and Wayne G. Ramerman, Everett, and daughters Janice L. Eells and Karen K. Dupler, Everett. There are also 100 grandchildren. Ramerman was an elder and Sunday School teacher for 36 yeas at the Westminster and Alderwood Presbyterian churches.
(From the Lynden Tribune, Aug. 6, 1980)

RAMERMAN, John Byron, age 79, passed away at his home in B'ham. on Tuesday, June 28, 1988. He was born May 22, 1909 in Zillah, WA to Harry Ramerman & Ida Bos. Mr. Ramerman came to the B'ham. area in 1934 where he was a seed potato grower until his retirement. He was a member of the First Reform Church. He is survived by his wife, Clara of the family home; two sons, Gale & wife Dorothy of B'ham; John Jr., & wife Jackie of Lynden; two daughters, Edna Helen Eisses & husband John of Poulsbo, WA; & Eileen Ramerman of Seattle; brothers, George Ramerman of Yakima, & Wilbur Ramerman of Grandview; sisters, Alice Oehler; Alberta Lavine both of Seattle; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Private burial services will be Friday, July 1, 1988. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the First Reformed Church in Lynden with Rev. David Helsley officiating.

RAMEY, Leota V., 93, 2841 W. Maplewood Ave., died Monday (Dec. 5, 1983) at a local nursing home. She was a longtime resident of Whatcom County. She was born in 1890 in Bowie, Texas, and had lived in Whatcom County since 1932. She was active in the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. She is survived by one son, three daughters, one sister, 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Major Richard Fitton of the Salvation Army will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and 1 pm Friday. Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

RAMIREZ, Mario Esteven (Stevie) age 10 of 231 Peace Arch Ct., Blaine passed away Sept. 4, 1989. He is survived by his mother and father, Peggi and Mario Ramirez; a brother Lucas and sister Martina Ramirez of the family home; paternal grandmother Maria Ramirez, of Sunnyside, WA; maternal grandparents Terry and Lydia, of Granger, WA. Funeral services will be held 3:30 Thurs., Sept. 7 at Jerns McKinney Chapel in Blaine, followed by interment at Enterprise Cemetery. Officiated by Phil Hines. Under the direction of Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.

RAMPH, Joseph H., age 66, of 1712 10th St., passed away at the family home, Tuesday, Oct. 28, (1958). Mr. Ramph had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 61 years and was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by a sister, Miss Ella Ramph of Seattle, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Dr. W. Carl Calhoun officiating under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

RAMPY, Charles H. (Bob), age 64, of 611 Gladstone, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, June 29, (1955) following a lingering illness. Mr. Rampy had resided in Bellingham since 1942, was a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post no 7, also Teamsters Union Local No. 231. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Rampy; three brothers, Clyde Glenn and Dean Rampy; three sisters, Mrs. D. A. Lockett, Mrs. June Fischer, Mrs. Grace Primm, all of Missouri; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. P. G. Sonnack, Tuesday, July 5, at 2 p.m., followed by the ritualistic service of the American Legion at Bay View Cemetery.

RAMPY, Laura M., age 84, formerly of 1449 Iron St., passed away in a local hospital March 16th. She had been a resident of B'ham for the past 48 years & was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church. Leaves to survive; 1 sister, Mrs. Betty Martinsen of B'ham. 2 brothers; Frank Olsen of Hoquiam & Pat Nils Olsen of Kansas. Numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Mon. March 20th at 1:30 in the chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Walvatne officiating. Interment will follow in Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

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, Harriett, age 70 years, of Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 11, (1954) after a brief illness. She was a lifetime resident of Lynden district. She leaves to survive, one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Hofman; three sons, Laverne of Stevenson, Wash., Boyd of Vancouver, Wash., and Ira of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Moore of Dalla, Ore.; one brother, Earl Rice, Port Clement, B.C.; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Floyd Wells officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

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.

RAMSAY, William E. of 1005 E. Maple St. died Wednesday, April 7, 1993. He was 64. At his request, no services will be held. He was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Ohio. Mr. Ramsay was retired from the Air Force. He lived in Bellingham since 1991. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.

RAMSER, Henry A., age 97, 1509 E. Victor Street, passed away in a local hospital, Friday, Nov. 23, (1962). Mr. Ramser had resided in this community for the past 40 years and was a retired carpenter. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Gladys Brokaw of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Hovda, Monday, Nov. 26, at 4:30 p.m., followed by cremation.

RAMSEY, Annie V., age 83, passed away at the home of her son, Roscoe c. Ramsey of Orchard Terrace, Monday, July 11, (1955). Mrs. Ramsey had resided in this community for the past 2 years, and for 41 years had resided in Milwaukee, Oregon. Surviving relative, other than her son, are two brothers, Wallace Brown of Vancouver, B.C. and Carmen Brown of Port Angeles, Wash., also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Wednesday, July 13, at 3:00 p.m. Entombment will follow in the Portland Mausoleum Thursday, July 14, at 11:00 a.m.

RAMSEY, Clinton Oscar "Clint" age 73, 3219 Pinewood, passed away suddenly at home Saturday, August 15, (1964). Mr. Ramsey had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a retired millworker. He leaves to survive 2 daughters, Mrs. Esther Wehmeyer of Seattle and Mrs. Emma Noah, New Delhi, India; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Earl and 1 sister, Mrs. Nellie Rift both of Blaine. Funeral services will be held Friday August 21, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Myron L. Root officiating. Interment Blaine Cemetery.

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, Lila, age 78, of 3121 Squalicum Parkway, passed away Sat., July 20, 1985. A Bellingham resident since 1943, she is survived by her daughter Joyce Leone Connors of Vancouver, B.C.; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Howard Martens of City, Donald Martens of Edmonton, Alberta and Leonard Martens of Bullhead City, Arizona; 1 sister Eleanor Lightfoot of Langley, B.C. Graveside services Wed., July 24, 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Cremation. Jones Funeral Home & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RAMSEY, Lillie Mae - Graveside funeral services for Lillie Mae Ramsey, 87, wee performed in a Yakima cemetery Wednesday, Oct. 22, (1986). She passed away at Needhams Nursing Home Friday, Oct. 17, (1986). Ramsey was born in Nezperce, Idaho in 1899. She lived in Yakima many years and when her husband, Lou Ramsey, passed away she moved to Whatcom County. She was the last of eight children and was also preceded in death by a son, William Handy. She is survived by one son, Lyman L. Handy of Fullerton, Calif., and one daughter, Elizabeth Handy of Lynden. She had six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were under the direction of Keith and Keith Funeral Home of Yakima.

RAMSEY, Maude Adele, age 77 years, passed away Monday, August 25, (1947) at her home. She had been a resident of Blaine for the past forty-six years. Survivors are three step-children, Nellie Tift, Earl Ramsey, both of Blaine, Clint Ramsey, of Bellingham; seven nieces and nephews, Carl and Floyd Hickey, Seattle, Mrs. Ella Allen, Blaine, Lenore Wickersham, Helen Leighton, Joe and Paul Hickey, all of Port Angeles. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 27, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, Rev. Alver E. Loffdahl, Blaine, officiating. Interment, Haynie Cemetery.

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.

RAMSHAK, Leonard - Former Bellingham businessman Leonard Ramshak, 51, of Enumclaw died from a heart attack on Sunday, March 8, 1992, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Enumclaw. He lived in Whatcom County from 1969 through 1982 and was the owner and operator of Custom Carpet Service. Mr. Ramshak had been a member of the local Lions Club and the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his sister Linda Giles of Enumclaw; two nephews; and his dear friend Mary Mullins, also of Enumclaw. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church in Enumclaw. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday, also in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Krain Cemetery in Enumclaw.

RAMSHAK, Peter Mathew, age 74 of 569 Stevenson Ave., Enumclaw, passed away March 14, 1980. He was born Feb. 4, 1906 in Ravendale, Wash. He is survived by 1 sons, Leonard G. Ramshak of City; 1 daughter, Mrs. Linda Giles of Auburn; 4 grandchildren. Services will be held later in Enumclaw. Local arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

RAMSLAND, Eva M., age 94, died Friday, July 8, (1983). She was born July 31, 1888 in Westby, Wisconsin and lived in Rice Lake and Westby, Wisconsin before moving to Bellingham in 1973 to be with her daughter, Dr. Dorothy Ramsland. Survivors are her two daughter, Mary Sordel of Riverside, Ill., and Dr. Ramsland of Bellingham; grandson, Lynn Sordel of Largo, Florida and granddaughter, Kay Kratochvil of Clarendon Hills, Ill, and two great granddaughters, Carrie Sordel and Melissa Kratochvil. She was a member of Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church and associated with Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Bellingham. She was a 55 year member of OES, Viroqua, Wisconsin. Private memorial services will be held at Wetby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at a later time. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

RAMSTEAD, Esther L., - Funeral service for Esther L. Ramstead, age 86, of 901 N. Forest St., will be Friday Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Evald E. Olsenius, Pastor and Kurt Rizer, Intern Pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Ramstead passed away Tues., Jan. 25, 1983. She is survived by her daughter-in-law June Ramstead of Blaine; 3 grandchildren, Jill and husband Edmund Bressler of Castle Rock, WA, Erik Ramstead and Shannon Dunn of Blaine; 2 great-grandchildren, Sarah and Peter Bressler of Castle Rock, Wash.; her sister, Ida M. Johnson of City; brother Elmer and wife Clara Helgren of Tacoma; 3 nieces, Wilma and husband Dan Ekimovich of City; Virginia and husband Arnold Ellingson of fife; BilliJean Hall of Puyallup; 2 nephews, Elvir and wife Elsie Johnson of Bellevue; Lewis Helgren of Tacoma; other grandnieces, grandnephews and many good friends. Mrs. Ramstead was lifetime Bellingham resident; lifetime member of Faith Luther Church, formerly known as First Lutheran Church where she was organist and choir director; graduate of Bellingham Normal School, taught for 1 year in a one room school in Lake Padden area prior to marrying Peter O. Ramstead who passed away Oct 11, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her son Randolph, Oct 24, 1981. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 1983) 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.

RAMSTEAD, Randolph E. "Randy" age 62, a well known Blaine businessman passed away Saturday, October 24, 1981 in a Bellingham hospital. Mr. Ramstead started his business career with Bellingham National Bank and later worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 6 years before moving to Blaine. He owned and operated the Blaine Insurance Agency before starting his real estate career of 25 years. He assembled the industrial package of approximately 3,000 acres at White Horn-Cherry Point for Burlington Northern, which resulted in the construction of the Atlantic Richfield Refinery. He made a vital contribution to the community through his efforts in the formation of Community State Bank in Blaine and was involved closely with the bank from its conception. He was Chairman of the Board at the time of his passing. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII; a member of the American Legion Post, No. 86; the Blaine Chamber of Commerce; and the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. He was a former member of the Whatcom County Planning Commission. He is survived by his wife June; daughter, Jill & husband Ed Bressler of Castle Rock; 1 son, Erik at home; daughter Shannon at home; 2 grandchildren, Sarah & Peter Bressler; his mother, Mrs. Esther Ramstead of Bellingham; brother-in-law & wife, Richard & Jeannette Peterson, and their daughter Jana of Blaine; numerous other relatives including uncle, Elmer Helgren & family of Tacoma; aunts, Ida Johnson of Bellingham; & Helen Norton of Blaine; cousins, Wilma Ekimovich & family of Bellingham; Virginia Ellingson & family of Tacoma; & Elver Johnson of Bellevue. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at the grace Lutheran Church of Blaine, Pastor Dennis Wildermuth officiating, under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

RANAHAN, Rachel Rhonda, died Sunday, May 22, 1994, at her home. She was 26. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sandy Point Heights. Born Rachel Rhonda Kirzan on Sept. 15, 1967, in Grove, Okla., she lived in Whatcom County for several years. Mrs. Ranahan was a junior at Western Washington University. Survivors include son Zachary R
anahan of the family home; daughter Amer Ranahan of the family home; sisters Rebecca Krizan of Jackson, Mich., and Paula Krizan, Jeanne Sproul and Lynn Snyder; brothers Daniel Assink and Elwood Baker; father and step-mother George and Ada Krizan; and mother Millie Smith. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

RANCIER, Lance A., of Sardis, B.C., passed away Sun. Aug. 16, (1981) as the result of a car accident. His remains will be forwarded to Henderson Funeral Home, Chilliwack, B.C. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

RAND, David F., age 80, passed away March 25, 1992 at home. Born Sept. 3, 1911 in Fresno, CA to Charles and Raye Rand. He retired from DuPont Co. as an Account Manager, Sept. 30, 1976. He was a member of Bellingham Golf & Country Club, life member of elks Lodge #194; Charter member of Footprinters Association #54. His hobbies were golf, cars & boating. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, they celebrated their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary in Hawaii in 1989; sons, Michael D. Rand and wife Francine of Ventura, CA, Stephen C. Rand and former wife Yasuko Rand of Portland, OR; daughter, Nancy L. Irwin and husband John of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren, 3 in Portland, 3 in Bellingham; 2 sisters & 2 brothers in California, and numerous nieces and nephews. At his request a family memorial service was held Fri. March 27. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

RAND, Rex William, age 77 of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Sat. March 23, 1985. A Skagit County resident for many years, he resided in Bellingham for the last 2 years; was retired from Operating Engineers Union Local No. 302 where he worked in heavy construction. He is survived by his step-mother, Marie Rand of Atlanta, Georgia; 3 daughters, Ruth & husband Don Davidson of Cypress, Calif., Judy & husband Vince Crudele of Maraga, Calif., Shirley & husband Charles Kermen of City; 5 grandchildren, Rexanne Mummert, Scott & Tim Davidson, Anthony & Vincent Crudele of Calif.; 2 great-grandchildren, J. J. & Dawn Mummert of Calif. At his request no services will be held. Cremation. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home & Crematorium.

RAND, Thurza Warren, age 58, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 15, (1955) in Auburn, Wash. Mrs. Rand had been a resident of Bellingham her entire lifetime prior to moving to Auburn five years ago. She was a member of the Holly Family Church of Auburn, the Altar society, Sacred Heart League; also Class Room Teachers Organization. She is survived by two sons, Gary Anthony Rand of Auburn, Richard Malcolm and wife, Elise Rand of Seattle; two sisters, Miss Tryphena Warren of Bellingham, Mrs. Elizabeth Borroughs of Lummi Island; two nieces, Mrs. Loren Ford of Lummi Island, Mrs. Mary E. Bond of Milwaukee; four nephews, Warren Granger of California, Dana Granger of Everett, Joe Granger of Lummi Island, Cone Johnston of Mt. Vernon. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 18, at 10 o'clock from the Church of the Assumption under the direction of the Bingham, Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

RANDALL, Andrew A., age 32 years, of 1578 Meridian Road, was fatally injured in a hunting accident Wednesday, October 24, (1945). Mr. Randall had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fifteen years, and was affiliated with the B.P.O. Elks No. 194, Eagles Lodge, Aerie No. 31, the Junior chamber of Commerce, the Northwest Riding & Rodeo Association, and the Croation Fraternal Union, No. 625. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bernice F. Randall; one son, Jackie of the home; his father, Andrew A. Randich, of New England, N. Dakota; three brothers, John, of the U.S. army, Anton and Phillip, of North Dakota; one sister residing in California. Requiem Mass was held Monday, October 29, at 9 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Father Joseph Siemiszko, C.R. assistant celebrant. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Active pallbearers wee Jack Towell, Harry Graham, Ed Hudson, Emil Stimac, Andy Roland and Joe Spencer. Honorary pallbearers were Arnold Gilfilen, Hugh Powell, William Knapton, Harry Loft, Jack Martin, A. Razore, Ed Crichlow, Steve Petrovich and George Starkovich.

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.

RANDALL, Cora M., age 81, of Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, May 24, (1948). Mrs. Randall had resided in this community for many years and leaves to survive six daughters, Mrs. Edwin Eakman and Mrs. John Heath, both of Portland, Mrs. B. O. Vance, of Grandview, Mrs. Carrie Morgan, of Opportunity, Wash., Mrs. Walter Nelson, of Bend, Ore., and Mrs. M. C. Olmstead, of Alderwood Manor; one son, Fred J., of Prosser, Wash.; twenty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted from the Ball & Son Mortuary in Sunnyside, under the direction of the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, Saturday, May 29, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Sunnyside Cemetery.

RANDALL, Frederick, age 93 years, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Sunday afternoon, October 13, (1946) after a lingering illness. Mr. Randall is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Walmsley, of Seattle, Mrs. Rose Seely, of Blaine; one son, Frederick Randall, of Wells, B.C.; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and one niece in England. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 16, at 1 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. E. P. Thomas officiating. Interment in the Blaine Cemetery.

RANDALL, James Perry, age 67 years, passed way at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Pliny T. Snyder, 2100 Lakeway Drive, Friday, April 13, (1945). Mr. Randall was a retired postal worker in Seattle and had resided at Vashon and vicinity the past thirty-five years. Deceased was a member of the University Baptist Church and of Seattle Lodge No. 79, Postman's Union. Surviving relatives are the widow, Clara B. (Everett) Randall at home; one daughter, Mrs. Walter Kelley, Aberdeen, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Lewis, Florence, Ariz., Mrs. Clara Forest, Prescott, Ariz., and Mrs. Dora Pollard, Pasadena, Calif.; a number of sisters-in-law. In addition to the one mentioned, and brother-in-law, J. R. Everett, Okanogan, Wash. The remains have been forwarded by Harlow-Hollingsworth to Forkner's University Funeral Home at Seattle where services will be conducted, Monday, April 16 at 3 p.m., followed by interment.

RANDALL, Max D., 68 Sedro Woolley resident, died Sunday, Jan. 27, (1985). He was born in Nebraska in 1916 & had been employed as a railroad brakeman. He lived most of his life in Wyoming & came to Sedro Woolley from California in 1979. Survived by his wife Leona & 1 daughter Patricia Ann Randall, Bellingham, 4 nieces & 3 nephews. Rosary will be recited at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Sedro Woolley Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., to be followed at 10 a.m. by the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Park in Fairoaks, California. Arrangements by Lemley Funeral Chapel, Sedro Woolley.

RANDALL, Robert "Doc" passed on Thursday July 14th, (1994) at the St. Francis Extended Care Facility in Bellingham, Washington. He is the husband of Judy Bishop. The funeral service will be Thursday, July 21st 11 a.m. at Morris and Hislope, Funeral Home, Science Hill,, Kentucky. The local arrangements are by The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

RANDALL, Ronald Gary, 29, of Ferndale, has become the first person killed this year in a vehicle accident in Island County. Randall was killed instantly early Sunday when his car went over a 20-foot bank at Highway 20 and Ault Field Road. State troopers said Randall was driving east on the Ault Field Road. The vehicle passed by a stop sign on Highway 20 and lunged down the bank. Randall was thrown from the vehicle. A lifetime resident of the Ferndale community, Mr. Randall was employed as a grader operator by Whatcom County. He was a graduate of Ferndale High School, an Army veteran, a member of Whatcom County Mounted Sheriff's Possee, Teamsters Local 231 and the Independent Order of Foresters. Surviving are his widow Kathleen; a daughter, Candace Ann; a son, Anthony William; his mother, Mrs. Bernice Nelson of Ferndale; a sister, Sue Lawrenson of Blaine, and a brother, Jack of Ferndale. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale, with burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RANDALL, Roy E., age 70, of 2860 Elm St. passed away in a local hospital Friday, Nov. 16, (1962). Mr. Randall had been a life resident of this community and leaves to survive his widow, Hazel H. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Annette Hanson of Mountlake Terrace; three granddaughters, Kristine, Kathline and Katrina Hanson and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Hellgren of Chelan, Private service were conducted from the Jones Funeral Home Friday, Nov. 6 at 4:30 p.m. Cremation.

RANDELL, Donald Dawson - Bellingham native Donald Dawson Randell of Tucson, Ariz., died Wednesday, May 18, 1994. He was 74. A memorial service will be Thursday in Green Valley, Ariz. Born April 8, 1920, in Bellingham to Donald and Winifred Dawson Randell, he graduated from the University of Washington. Mr. Randell was an executive with St. Regis Paper Co. in Seattle and was vice president of Western Ranchmen Outfitters in Cheyenne, Wyo. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Randell, of Tucson; daughters Katharine "Tinker" Dawson Bagley of Estacada, Ore., and Mary Elizabeth Kinney of Idleyld Park, Ore.; Nan Heffernan of Canton, Ga., three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

RANDELL, Elizabeth, 826 Liberty Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday evening, June 28, (1948) following a short illness. Mrs. Randell had been a resident of Bellingham since 1915, and was a member of the First church of Christ, Scientist. She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Randell; one son, Donald Dawson Randell, Sedro-Woolley; one daughter, Mrs. Nan Heffernan, Fort Tilden, New York; two grandchildren; one brother, Max Dawson, Rawlins, Wyoming; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Brown, Ferndale, Mrs. Jean Anderson, Tacoma, Mrs. Carolyn Siefkes, Sun Ray, Texas. Christian Science services were read Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m. within the cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

RANDELL, June Irene, of Blaine, passed away on Dec. 20, (2006) 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.

RANDMEL, Bart Lind, age 32, born Aug. 21, 1958, was taken from his family and friends on March 22, 1991. Bart will be remembered by his family and friends for his quick wit, humor and practical jokes. He was a compassionate individual who loved life, companionship, music, sports and fishing. Bart enjoyed spending time with his many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Bellingham High School and was a self-employed contractor. Survived by his daughter, Felecia Jade Randmel of Ferndale; parents Ruth and Ben Randmel Sr. of Bellingham; grandmother, Rosemary Peltier of Bellingham; brother, Ben Randmel Jr. of Ferndale; sister, Star and husband Steve Hovander of Ferndale; sister, Darlene Randmel and Greg Gownes of Bellingham; brother, Bernard and wife Tasha Randmel; sister Leona and husband Larry Mount of Ferndale; brother Bret Randmel of Bellingham; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. .. Funeral services will be held Fri. April 19, 1:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 5904 Vista Dr., Ferndale and burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Officiating will be Pastor Eric Ranum. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

RANDMEL, Bennie B. "Ben", age 67, of 4493 Ferndale Rd., Ferndale, passed away Fri., April 30, 1993 at home. He was born July 10, 1925 in Vancouver, B.C. to Anna and Oddlief Randmel. Ben was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. He was a confirmed Lutheran and had been a lifetime resident. He was a World War II veteran and had been stationed aboard the USS Storm King, received eleven honorable medals, and numerous decorations. He owned and operated his own business as a general contractor for 35 years. Ben's greatest enjoyment came from being with his family, teaching his trade and helping others. He was preceded in death by his loving son Bart Randmel in March 1991. He is survived by his wife Ruth; sons Ben Jr., Bernard and wife Tasha, Bret; daughters, Starlarae and husband Steve Hovander, Darlene, Leona and husband Larry Mount; sister, Julie and husband Duane Pounds of Seattle; 14 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A funeral service will be held Thurs., May 6, 3 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Sundberg officiating and burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 May 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RANDMEL, Sharon Lynn - Memorial services for Sharon Lynn Randmel, age 36, of 4466 Ferndale Road, Ferndale will be Thursday, October 5, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Moles Funeral Home. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium. Miss Randmel was born December 15, 1952 in Bellingham and passed away Monday, October 2, (1989) as a result of complications from a motorcycle accident. She had been a Ferndale resident for many years. She leaves to survive two daughters; Loralei Ranmel, Lacy Mae Randmel, and one son, Brey Benjamin Randmel, all of the family home; Stepmother Phyllis Bracken of Kent; two sisters Cindy Lee Williamson of Stanwood, Teresa Ann Redmond of Kent; brothers, Michael Shannon Springstead of Colorado, Timothy Lee Nelson of Kent; numerous other relatives. Arrangements, Moles Funeral Home.

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.

RANDOLPH, Linda Lee - Funeral services for Linda Lee Randolph, 41, 9370 Stein Road, Custer, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Sunrise Baptist Church with the Rev. Jon Aldrich officiating. Burial will be Monday at Haynie Community Cemetery. Mrs. Randolph died Thursday after a five-year battle with cancer. She was born April 6, 1950 in Washington, Ill., and moved to Whatcom County in 1973. She had married Sherman Randolph on Sept. 6, 1969 in Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Randolph was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church of Custer. Her hobbies included breeding Shelties, flower gardening and sewing. Survivors include her husband, Sherman Randolph of the family home; a daughter, Michelle Foster of Ferndale; a son, Russell Randolph of the family home; her mother, Mary Burns of Lynden; her father, Terry B. Burns of Palm Desert, Calif.; and a brother Mark Burns of Lynden. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

RANDRUP, Christina H., age 75, formerly of 1230 Indian street, Stephens Court, passed away in a local nursing home Tuesday, July 6, (1965). Mrs. Randrup was born in Denmark, and had resided in this city the past fifty-nine years. She is survived by one son, Wesley W. Randrup, Petersbrug, Alaska; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Bidstrup, Pasco; Mrs. Floyd Cyr, city; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Chris Hansen, Seattle; Mrs. Clara Grose, Spokane; nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, July 12 at 3:30 p.m., followed by cremation.

RANDRUP, John G., age 83, of 1230 Indian Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, January 25, (1951). Mr. Randrup had resided here for over 50 years and was the manager of Stephens Court. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and leaves to survive, his wife, Mrs. Christina H., at home; one son, Wesley W., of this city; and two daughters, Mrs. Ruthella Cyr, of this city, and Mrs. Evelyn Bidstrup, of Pasco, Wash.; and seven grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Mr. Eugene R. Smerchek Saturday, January 27, at 11 a.m. Cremation.

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.

RANEY, Frank was born to Carl Delano and Ellen Minnesota (Keyes) Raney on October 23, 1921 in Spokane, Washington. He died peacefully at home, April 3, 2009, surrounded by his family. Frank grew up in Spokane, graduating from Lewis and Clark High School in 1939. He attended the University of Idaho until WW2 began, at which time the Army sent him to Univ. of Chicago where he finished his Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. He served in the Army Air Corps until the end of the war. In 1948, he earned a Master of Science degree (specializing in Ecology) from WSC (now known at WSU) in Pullman, Washington. In 1948, he married Dorothy Jane McVeigh. He then did graduate work to gain proficiency in the Russian language at UC Berkeley before going to Cornell to work on his Ph.D. However, in 1951 he was called back to the Air Force for the Korean War. Frank served as a weather forecaster in Germany for two years and retired as a captain. With four children and a wife to support, Frank took a job with the Soils Department at UC Berkeley. Later he transferred to UC Davis where he earned his PhD in Plant Physiology at the same time as he worked for the Hydrology Dept. In 1966, Frank became an associate professor of Geography at Western Washington University. He and Jane divorced in 1975. He remarried in 1976 to Gayle (Arneson) Rachinski. In 1986, Frank retired after 20 years on the faculty with the WWU Geography Department. Frank was an ardent recycler, collecting many pounds of aluminum cans. The moneys earned always was donated to support his favorite charities. Together he and Gayle remodeled several houses during the 32 years they spent together. For the past 12 years, he and Gayle enjoyed their winter retreats in Arizona, where they made many dear friends. While in Bellingham, Frank was active in the Senior's Group at Christ the King Church. Frank is survived by his wife, Gayle of the family home; his four children: Rebecca Jane Raney of Portland; Jonathan Muir Raney (Marie) and Michal Ann Handy (Frank) of Bellingham; Marion Raney Oman (Dennis) of Long Beach, Washington; sisters: Carol Kelm (Ray) and Joann Douty (Claude) of Bellingham; step children: Diane, Myron, Daryl, and Jeff; and a number of grandchildren and great grand children. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Apr 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RANG, Alfred, aged 75 years, of Route 5 (Chuckanut Drive) passed way Tuesday, January 4, (1949) in a local hospital. He had been a Bellingham resident for the past 30 years, and was a retired logger. He leaves no known survivors. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 12 at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home. The Rev. Anton E. Sjolund, pastor of the champion Street Baptist church officiated. Cremation.

RANGELOFF, Costo, age 55 years, of 1814 G Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, March 15, (1947) after a brief illness. Mr. Rangeloff had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 28 years and a member of the United Mine Workers of American and was employed by the Bellingham Coal Mine and the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association; also a veteran of World War I. He leaves to survive a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 19, at 2 p.m. from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home with Rev. M. A. P. Keller officiating. Interment in Woodlawn.

RANK, Adolph L., 617 E. Chestnut St., age 80, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 7, (1966). A fifty-eight year resident of this city, Mr. Rank was a retired buyer for Morse Hardware Co. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist church; a Past Master of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M.; a 33rd Degree Mason; a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, and Past Patron of Sehome Chapter No. 17, OES. Survivors are his widow, Erna A., at home; a son, Vincent A. Rank of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Maiden of Pittsburgh, Penn.; Miss Elizabeth A. Rank at home, and a grandson, Todd Maiden of Pittsburgh, Penn. Services will be conducted Monday, December 12 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home by Rev. Ray S. Wagover and officers of Rose Croix, Grand Masonic Honors will follow Bay View Cemetery by officers and members of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M.

RANK, Arthur W., age 80, of 1815 F Street, passed away at the family home, Thursday, Oct. 6, (1955). Mr. Rank had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 38 years and was retired from Morse Hardware. He was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church and member of Weisenberger Camp S, Bellingham, Spanish-American War, Masonic Lodge, Bellingham Bay, F. & A. M. No. 44; V.F.W. Post 1585. He is survived by his wife, Laura M. at home; one son, Alvin E. of Fairbanks, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Dickson of Glendale, Calif.; one brother, Adolph L. Rank, city. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m., within the Cathedral chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector, officiating. Followed by the Military services of the V.F.W. Post 1585. Cremation.

RANK, Erna A. passed away Tuesday November 8, 1994, at her home. She was 105 years old. Born May 8, 1889 in Independence, Wisconsin to William Edwrd Linse and Ottilie Horst Linse, she came west to Tacoma, WA when she was one month old and to Bellingham a year later, whee she was a life-time resident. She attended the old Sehome Grade school and old Whatcom High School; married Adolph Rank in 1915, a marriage that lasted 51 years. She was a long time member of Garden Street Methodist Church and a member of Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years. Her special interests and hobbies were homemaking, gardening, music, theater productions, travel, reading, needlework, ceramic painting and many other crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph, in 1966 and a daughter, Dorothea Maiden in 1987. Survivors include her son, Vincent Rank and wife Patricia of Bellevue, WA; her daughter, Elizabeth Rank of Bellingham; son-in-law, Frank Maiden and wife Maxi, of California; grandson, Todd Maiden and wife Catherine of Chicago; niece Margaret Morse Watts and husband Arthur of Bellingham. The funeral will take place Monday, November 14, 1994, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

RANK, Walter A., age 69 years, 2509 Kulshan Street, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, November 8, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mr. Rank had been a resident of Bellingham for the past five years, was a retired railroad conductor. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen of America. Surviving relatives include, one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Denson; two brothers, Messrs. Arthur and Adolph Rank, all of Bellingham; also one sister, Miss Laura Rank, of Seattle. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 12, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Cal Calhoun officiating. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

RANKIN, James Marion, age 65, a resident of Anacortes, passed away Fri., June 18. He was born Sept. 27, 1911 in Salem, Oregon. He was self employed in the rug cleaning business. Survivors include one daughter, Judith Ann Sefrit and 2 grandsons, Mark and Eric Sefrit, all of Bellingham. Graveside services were held Wed., June 22 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. Vincent Crane of the First Congregational Church, Bellingham, officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RANKIN, John W. Jr. passed away Sunday, April 23, 2006 in Bellingham. He was 84, born November 9, 1921 in Newport KY to John W. and Ruth (Lay) Rankin. During WWII, John served with the Navy in the South Pacific. After his return to the States, he was stationed at Whidbey Island. Following his service, he managed a jewelry store in Newport, KY. John enjoyed yard work, golf, fishing, and working on antique clocks. While living in Kentucky, he was active in the Masons. John is preceded in death by his parents; brother Chester Rankin and sister Georgia Rankin. He is survived by his wife Marjorie; step-daughter Debbie and husband James Taplin; step-grandsons, Shawn, Chris and Jeffery Taplin; step-great-grandson Trevor Taplin; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at Moles Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

RANKIN, Joseph H., age 79 years, of 2609 Williams Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, Aug. 2, (1957) following a short illness. Mr. Rankin was a lifetime resident of this community and was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union No. 756. Surviving relatives include his wife, Maude; one son, James M. Rankin; one granddaughter, Judy Rankin, both of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Donaldson of Redding, Calif.; Mrs. Martha Johnson of Nevada City, Calif. Many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Don L. Swerdfeger, Pastor of Garden Street Methodist Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres.

RANKIN, Kenneth Dean of Ferndale died Thursday, No. 17, 1994. He was 71. No local services will be held. Born March 3, 1923, to George Edwin Rankin and Stella Maude Triplett in Woodbine, Iowa, he lived in Whatcom County for 40 years. Mr. Rankin graduated from Woodbine High School and received a bachelor's degree in agronomy from Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, in 1951. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building boats. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Loren Rankin, in 1991. Survivors include sisters Helen Herrick of Los Angeles and Marian Hansen of Sun City, Calif., a niece and four nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

RANKIN, Margaret H.S., age 59, of 1200 Lincoln St., passed away Wed., Aug. 30, 1978. Miss Rankin was a clerical worker for the U.S. Postal Service. A 10 yr. resident of Blaine & Bellingham, she was employed at the Blaine Post Office for 7 yrs. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Janet Rankin of city; 1 sister, Mrs. Jean R. Craig of Vancouver, B.C. Memorial services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold Minkler, Sat., Sept. 2 at 11 a,n, at the Jones Funeral Home, Cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park.

RANKIN, Maude, age 70, of 2609 Williams, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 29, (1958) following a short illness. Mrs. Rankin had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham and leaves to survive, one son, James M. Rankin; one granddaughter, Judy Rankin, both of this city; one brother, Charles Wilcox of Salem, Ore. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 31, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Don Swerdfeger officiating. Interment, Greenacres.

RANSDELL, Tillie Fletcher, passed away March 24, (1966) in Castro Valley, California. Beloved mother of Kirk Fletcher Ransdell, of Castro Valley, California; sister of Marion Fletcher Dawley of Ferndale, sister of Mabel Fletcher Zelinski of Tampa, Florida. Private memorial service will be held at 2:30 Friday, April 1 at the Congregational Church in Bellingham.

RANSOM, Foreman, age 77, passed away at 1817 Knox St. Saturday, Nov. 17, (1956). Mr. Ransom had resided in the community for many years and was a retired longshoreman. Surviving relatives are three sisters, Mrs. Jessie McKeating of Seattle, Mrs. Addie Willand of Oakland, Calif. and Mrs. Georgia Hart in San Francisco, Calif.; also nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 1:00 o,n, Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

RANSOM, Jay B., age 78, of 1137 State Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 25, (1951). Mr. Ransom was a pioneer resident here and had been here continuously for the past 15 years. He was a retired boom foreman and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Shelton. He leaves to survive, one brother, Forman F. Ranson, of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Addie Wilband, of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Georgie Hart, of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Jessie McKeating, of Seattle; and a nephew, John F. Estes, of Bow, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott Saturday, July 28, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

RANSOME, Adelaide, age 61 years, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital, Monday morning, March 19, (1945). Mrs. Ransome, a former resident of Seattle, had resided in this community for the past two years and was a member of the Baptist Church. Immediate surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Martha A. King, a son-in-law, Mr. W. G. King and a grandson, Karl King. Christian Science services will be held from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 21, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation. Officers of Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 194 will act as honorary pall bearers.

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