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REA, Ermal R., age 79, formerly of 5888 Cedar Pl., Ferndale passed away in Stanwood on Sat., Aug. 18th. She had been a Ferndale Resident since 1946. Mrs. Rea was born Oct. 23, 1910 in Anoka, Neb. She was an Executive Secretary and Bookkeeper throughout her lifetime, working for Sears Roebuck in Sioux Falls, SD where she met and married Floyd R. Rea who preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Rea worked for Bechtol Corp., Kelly Fahrquar and the Boy Scouts of America. In the fifties she and her husband operated a small cafe located on the corner of Smith Rd. & Hwy. 99. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ferndale, Order of the Eastern Star and was very active in the local Republican Party where she served several terms as President of the Ferndale Chapter of the Women's Republican Party. Survived by 3 daughters: Patt & husband Marion Taylor of Arlington, Kaye & husband Rich Willand of Bellingham, & Jackie & husband Bob Cochran of Kent. Six grandchildren: Scott & Greg Taylor, Laurie & Mark Willand, & Stephanie & Jennifer Cochran. Sister: Veryle LeMasters of Nevada. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Macrose (sic) in 1962. Graveside Services will be Tues., Aug. 21, 1990. at 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastor Jim Fugleberg officiating. Arrangements Moles Funeral Home.
REA, Floyd R., age 76, of 5888 Cedar Place, Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham, Mon. No. 25th, (1985). He had been a Ferndale resident since 1946. Mr. Rae was born Oct. 9, 1909 in Kimball, South Dakota, worked at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard during WWII, retired from the Sears & Roebuck store in B'ham where he was Farm Store Manager for 29 yrs., was active in the Republican Party where he received from President Reagan a U.S. flag & medallion for his hard work on behalf of the National Republican Party. He was a life member and past master of the Ferndale Masonic Lodge No. 264 F &AM, and past patron of the Ferndale Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the United Church of Ferndale. He leaves to survive;: his wife Ermal; 3 daughters; Patty and her husband Marion Taylor of Arlington, Kaye and her husband Rich Willand of Ferndale, Jackie and her husband Bob Cochran of Kent; 6 grandchildren, Scott, Greg, Lauri, Mar, Stephanie, and Jennifer; 2 brothers, Earl and Everett Rae of Soo (sic) Falls, South Dakota; and was preceded in death by a daughter Mae Rose in 1962. Funeral services will be conducted Fri., Nov. 29th at 1:00 p.m. in the Greenacres Chapel with Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating, and the Ferndale Masonic Lodge. Burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
REA, Maerose Joyce, age 26 of Bellingham passed away in a Seattle Hospital Tuesday, October 2, (1962) following surgery. Miss Rea had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 16 years and was a dental hygienist. She attended the Garden Street Methodist Church and was a member of the Ferndale Chapter O.E.S., Dental Assistance Assoc., and she was a graduate of Ferndale High School and attended Western Washington College. Survivors include her parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rea, Ferndale, three sisters, Mrs. Marion Taylor of Bellingham, Kaye and Jackie at home. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home, Saturday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Herbert Irwin officiating. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
REA, Rhea, age 69, former Bellingham resident, died June 26, (1983) at Whidbey General Hospital. She was united in marriage in Bellingham to Robert A. Rea in 1934. She left Bellingham to make her home in Coupeville in 1957. She was part owner of North Island Realty in Oak Harbor for many years retiring from there in 1977. She then became associated with Island Title and also managed Columbia Mortgage Co., all of Oak Harbor. She was a member of the Navy League and the Whidbey Golf & Country Club where she served as past president of the Womens Group. She is survived by her husband Robert at the family home in Coupeville; 3 sons, Larry of Seattle, Terry of Tacoma and Robert of Bothell; 1 daughter, Mrs. Patricia Faris of Kennewick, Wa.; brother, Leonard Faulkenbury of St. Helens, Oregon; 10 grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be Tues. at 2 p.m. from the graveside of Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville. Under the direction of Bartleson Funeral Chapel.
REA, Robert A. - Funeral services in remembrance of Robert A. Rea will be held Saturday, February 26, 1994 at 11:00 a.m. from the graveside at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville, WA. The Rev. Gordon Harrison of the Coupeville United Methodist Church will officiate. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor, WA. Robert A. Rea, 86, lived an active life right up until his death. He passed away in his sleep at his Bellingham residence on February 22, 1994. Mr. Rea was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on September 2, 1907 to William and Ellen Nellie Rea. Mr. Rea married Rhea Foulkenbury in Mount Vernon in 1934. She preceded in death on June 26, 1983. Mr. Rea had been employed as a butcher for the Sanitary Meat Market in Bellingham prior to working for the Medcalf Dairy as a truck driver. He worked for the dairy for 37 years. In 1957 they moved from Bellingham to Oak Harbor. In 1987 he moved back to Bellingham to reside. Mr. Rea was a member of the Whidbey Golf and Country Club. He is survived by three sons, Larry of Seattle, terry of Bothell, Robert of Bothell, one daughter, Mrs. Pat Faris of Kennewick, WA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Russell.
REA, Russell H. and Esther - The Rev. Russell H. Rea, 53, and his wife, Esther Rea, 52, both former local residents, died Sunday (Nov. 22, 1981) 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.
REA, Ruth O., age 83, of 2411 Franklin St., Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 1991. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, she was a member of Bellingham Alliance Church. Survived by 4 sister, Naomi Hoffiditz of Seattle, Hazel Jorgensen of Vancouver, WA, Clara Brann of Lynden, Virginia Rosenhall of Bellingham; brother, Henry Peterson of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren; Steven Rea of Woodinville, WA, Lisa Reed of Pasadena, CA, Lynn Dershen of Salinas, CA, Michael Rea of Murrieta, CA. Preceded in death by her husband, Russell; 3 sons, Russell, Jr., Jerry and Rev. Russell Rea; 2 brothers, Harold Peterson and Norman Peterson. Funeral services Tues., January 15, 1991, 1:00 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Barth, Bellingham Alliance Church officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
READ, Agnes, age 70, of Rt. 2, Everson, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, March 7, (1961). Mrs. Read had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 61 years and had her home in the Hopewell area since 1907. She was a member of the Hopewell Home Demonstration Club and the Hopewell Community Club. Survivors include her husband, George D. at home; two daughters, Mrs. Gene Prigmore of Yakima and Mrs. Frank Day of Bellingham; one brother James Sharp of Sedro Woolley, Also four grandchildren. Also four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Thursday, March 9, at 2 p.m. with Pastor E. M. Bremer officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery.
READ, Arlene Joyce of 2509 Huron St., died of cancer on Friday, Jan. 21, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 57. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Read was born Sept. 18, 1936, in Anacortes to Edward and Marian Davies. She moved to Bellingham in 1956 and married Wayne Read on Oct. 6, 1957, on Lopez Island. An employee of St. Joseph Hospital for 32 years, she was a member of the Bellingham Elk's Emblem Club, Madrona Chapter 89 O.E.S. and the Washington State Nurses Association. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughter Brenda Joyce Read of Bellingham; son Michael Wayne Read of Bellingham; sister LaNita Blake-Toskey of Mt. Vernon; brothers Gerald C. Davies of Mt. Vernon, Edward R. Davies Jr. and Gordon Davies, both of Tacoma, and Bernard Davies of Ephrata.
READ, Bernadette P., age 94 of 2715 Russell, passed away Thurs., April 24, (1980). Mrs. Read had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 34 years, a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive 1 son, Dave Rivard of Moses Lake; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ruth John of Paris, Calif., Mrs. Ethyl Crimmins of Tenino, Wash., and Mrs. Rosalie Robey of this City; 1 step-daughter Myrtle Read of this City; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; 1 brother Joe Trottier of Prince George, B.C.; a sister-in-law, Vickie Trottier of Seattle. Mass of the Christian Burial was offered Mon. April 28 at 1 p.m. from the Church of the Assumption, Rev. John Smith officiating. Interment Greenacres. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Apr 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
READ, Clinton, age 62 years, 1305 Pacific Highway, passed away suddenly Friday, May 23, (1947), the result of an auto accident. Mr. Read came to Bellingham just a year ago to reside, having formerly lived at Vancouver, Wash. He, with his son-in-law, owned an operated the Saga of the Ages, Antique Shop on the Pacific Highway. Surviving relatives include two sons, Cecil J., of Medford, Ore., and Clinton K., of Lincoln, Neb; two daughters, Mrs. Veryle Le Masters, of Le Mars, Iowa, and Mrs. F. R. Rea, of Bellingham; one brother, Claude Read, Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs. Alta Engle, Englewood, Calif.; Mrs. Carrie Helge, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mrs. Clara Whitney, Sioux City, Iowa; also eighteen grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Wednesday, May 28, at 3 p.m. with Rev. C. G. Albertson, of Ferndale, officiating. Interment will follow.
READ, Cora Pearl, age 74, who resided at 2925 Birchwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 7, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Read resided in Bellingham for the past 31 years and she leaves to survive three sons, Milton and Leland Read, both of Bellingham, Victor of Seattle; one brother, Joy Busha of Burlington; four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Phillips of Tacoma, Mrs. Clara Gallagher of Seattle, Mrs. Dicy Brink of Aberdeen, Mrs. Eva Dudley of Ocean city; also two grandchildren, Betty Gail and Carl William Read, both of Bellingham. The Rev. E. Gordon Crider, pastor of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church will conduct funeral services on Friday, Dec. 9, at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Hopewell Cemetery.
READ, Dorothy A., age 70 of 2132 Michigan St., Bellingham, WA passed away Dec. 7, 1992 in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 1, 1992 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada to William and Teresa Gray. She had been a resident of Pt. Roberts before moving to Bellingham. Her interests included history and culture of the Orient. Survivors are her husband, William Read of the family home; son Gerry Read and daughter, Cheryl Crawford both of Canada; five grandchildren. The arrangements are by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
READ, Dorothy E. - Memorial service for Dorothy E. Read, age 78, of 1612 Knox Ave., B'ham will be Sat. Nov. 17th 2 p.m. in St. James Presbyterian Church with J. Gordon Verplank, Pastor officiating. Mrs. Read passed away Tues., Nov. 13, 1984. Cremation. She is survived by her husband John S. Read of city; her daughter Margaret A. & husband Dr. Douglas Hubner of Tulsa, OK; her son, William J. & wife Katy Read of city; & 6 grandchildren. A Bellingham resident for the past 49 years. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church; P.E.O. Chapter AB; Past President of Visiting Nurses Assoc. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home & Crematorium.
READ, Eleanor Moren died on Oct. 31, 2003 in Bend, OR. She will be buried at Greenacres Memorial Park on Fri., Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. Eleanor Selma Donelson Moren Read was born to Selma and Elrick Donelson in Zillah, WA on Sept. 3, 1908. She graduated from Yakima High school and then earned her Teacher's Certificate at Ellensburg Normal School in 1929. She taught the third and fourth grades from 1929 to 1932. Eleanor married Walter Clarence "Mike" Moren on July 28, 1931. In 1933, they moved to Bellingham, where he started his practice as a physician and surgeon. They raised their three daughters, Mary Ann, Sally and Nancy in Bellingham. Eleanor was an active member of the community during her years in Bellingham. She was President of the Whatcom County Medical Auxiliary, member of the Aftermath Club, and the Women's Society in the Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, and grew the most beautiful red geraniums. She knit beautifully, and played the piano throughout her life. Dr. Moren died in 1974. Eleanor continued to live in Bellingham, eventually marrying John Read. After John's death in 1994, Eleanor moved to the Edmonds/Bothell area to be near her daughter Sally. She remained there until August of 2003, when she moved to Bend, OR to be near her daughter Nancy. She is survived by her daughters Sally Lindman and Nancy Conner, sons-in-law Bert Lindman and Jack Ringgold, grandchildren Nancy Cohen, Robert Lindman, Robin Fletcher, Susan Bonacker, Paul and Julian Ringgold and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Howard and Richard Donelson, and their families.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
READ, Frank L., age 67 of 1200 Lincoln St., passed away Saturday, March 29. A retired employe of Wilder Construction Co., Mr. Read was a member of the BPOE No. 194, Wheel & Keel and Teamsters Union. Surviving wife, Reta; 2 sons, Wayne and Bruce both of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Mrs. Darlene Wellman of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Cliff of Missoula, Montana, Jim of Seattle and Harold of Anchorage, Alaska; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy McNiel and Mrs. Phylis Miller both of Seattle; 8 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday, April 1 at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
READ, John S. of 1021 17th St. died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1994. He was 90. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gordon Verplank officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Born Jan. 5, 1904, to William and Ida Read in Pontiac, Ill., he moved to Bellingham in 1932. Mr. Read was regional manager for State Farm Insurance Company, retiring in 1968. He served as chairman of the United Way campaign, and after retiring volunteered at the Bellingham Senior Center as an insurance counselor. His first wife, Dorothy, preceded him in death in November 1984. He married Eleanor Moren in Bellingham in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor, of the family home; son William J. Read of Bellingham; daughter Margaret Habner of Tulsa, Okla.; sister Helen Jane Read of Chicago; and six grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
READ, Justine C. (Cusin), 86, of 104 S. B.C. Ave., Lynden, died at home July 24, 1991.She was born July 7, 1905 in Lynden to Gabriel and Mary Cusin. The lifetime resident of Lynden was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Survivors include nieces Helen Wiederspohn of Lynden and Margo Cusin of Edmonds; a nephew, Bernard Rinehart of Lynden; two great-nieces; two great-nephews; one great-great-niece; and three great-great-nephews. A funeral Mass was held Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with rev. Gary Southerton officiating. Burial was a Lynden Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
READ, Leland T., age 65, who resided at 2925 Birchwood, passed away suddenly May 18, 1978 in a local hospital. He was a member of the Musicians Union Local No. 451. He had been a resident of B'ham for the past 49 years. Leaves to survive 2 brothers; Milton W. Read of B'ham & Victor L. Read of Seattle. 1 niece & 1 nephew. Funeral services will be held Wed. May 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Lamb officiating. Followed by interment in the Hopewell Cemetery.
READ, Mamie L. Masten, age 72, of 11911 S.E. Division, Portland, Oregon, passed away in this city Oct. 2, (1975). Mrs. Read had been a Bellingham resident from 1921 to 1969, moving to Portland in 1969. She was a member of Unity Church of Truth and a retired employee of WWSC. Surviving son George Masten of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 brothers, Jess Bergland of Calgary, Alberta and Stanley Bergland of LaGrande, Oregon and 1 sister, Mrs. Hazel Dayball of Portland, Oregon. Graveside services at Greenacres Memorial Park on Monday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. Visitation at Jones Funeral Home, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2-4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 5, 2-4 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Oct 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
READ, Mary E. - Graveside service for Mary E. Reed, age 59 of 1714 "E" St. will be Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m. in Bay View Cemetery with Major Richard C. Fitton officiating. Mrs. Read passed away Friday July 30, 1982. She is survived by her husband Charles; 1 son, Ernest & wife Carol Hartleroad of City; 2 daughters, Mrs. Libby & husband Steven Woodrich of City and Mrs. Rhoda & husband Earl Matter of Hermiston, Ore.; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 brothers, Dale McKeen & George McKeen both of Sumner, Wash.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dottie Stratton of Tacoma and Mrs. Arlene Carson of City; numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Read had been a Bellingham resident for the past 58 years. Jones Funeral Home.
READ, Myrtie I., age 84 years of 2220 Lynn St., passed away at her residence Sunday, June 16, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Read had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and leaves to survive her husband, Roy, of the home; two sons, Sylvester A. and Ralph V. Beard, both of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille M. Wood, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Ivy M. Layne of Sedro Woolley, Wash., and Mrs. Eva A. Jensen of Eldon, Wash.; 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dora Deeson, and one brother, A. J. Becker, both of Walla Walla, Wash.; many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. James B. Hughes, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment Washelli Cemetery, in Seattle.
READ, Milton Ward, age 78, 3220 Locust Avenue, Bellingham, passed away at home on Monday, September 19, 1994. He was born on April 6, 1916 in Everson, WA to George and Cora (Ellis) Read. He married Ruby Hamlin on June 10, 1940 in Olympia, WA. He was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church and was active in the choir. Mr. Read worked for Georgia Pacific for 36 years as a pipe-fitter and was active in the Association of Westcoast Pulp & Paper Workers Union and had served as a past president. He loved the woods and hunting. He is survived by his wife Ruby of the family home, daughter Betty Gail and husband Jack Vander Hoek of Bellingham, a son Carl W. "Bill" Read and wife Cheryl of Ferndale; five grandchildren; Patricia Silvas, New York; Michael Read, Seattle; Angela Johnson, Alger; Robert Read, Ferndale; Christine Read Ferndale. A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, September 23, at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Bud Lee officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Sep 1994) 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, Reta S. - Funeral services for Reta S. Read, age 68 of 1200 Lincoln St., will be Wednesday Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. Read passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 1983. She is survived by 2 sons, Bruce Read, Wayne & wife Arlene Read, all of City; 8 grandchildren; step-mother, Ethel Sheline, city; sister, Clara Humphreys of Everett; brother, Howard & wife Yvonne Sheline of City. Mrs. Read was preceded in death by her husband Frank L. Read & her daughter, Darlene Wellman. She had been a Bellingham resident for the past 58 years; was member of Wheel & Keel Club; head baker at Saga Foods for 22 years. Jones Funeral Home.
READ, Rose A. - Graveside service for Rose A. Read, age 83 of 930 Euclid Ave., will be Wed. July 28, at 3 p.m. in Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Mrs. Read passed away Sunday July 25, 1982. She is survived by 2 sons, David & wife Andree McCallum of Seattle; 4 grandchildren, David & Denise of City, Richard & Candice of Seattle; 1 great-grandchild, Brian of Seattle. Mrs. Read had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 41 years. Jones Funeral Home. [b. April 6, 1899 Ontario]
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.
READE, Clifford C. - Memorial service for Clifford C. Reade, age 78, of 1505 E. Roay Rd., Freeland, Wa., will be Thurs. Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11027 Meridian Ave. No., Seattle. Cremation. Mr. Reade passed away Sun. Sept. 19, 1982. He is survived by 2 sisters, Phyllis Miller of Freeland and Dorothy McNeil of Seattle; 1 brother, James E. Read of Seattle; numerous nieces, nephews & close friends. A long time resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Reade was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 639 in Helena, Montana; Roofing & Siding Carpenters Local No. 1195. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 16, 1903 ND]
READE, Lillian Margaret, 1501 W. Baker St., Kent, Wn., age 68, passed away suddenly in Renton, Monday, Sept. 9, (1974). Mrs. Reade had resided here most of her life before moving to Kent a few years ago. She is survived by her husband, Robert; 2 sons, Gilbert Thurston, City; James Thurston, Mt. Vernon; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Cleo Manning, Seattle; 2 sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Lorenz, Monroe, Wn.; and Mrs. Vivian Bartley of Kent. Services will be conducted by Rev. Wayne Keller, Friday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson>
REAGAN, John S., 78, Blaine died Wednesday (Jan. 13, 1971) in a local resthome. He was a veteran of world War I and is survived by the widow, Mary, and two sisters. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Blaine Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home. [paper lists him as John F. Reagon]
REAGAN, Mary Jane, formerly of 495 Boblett St., Blaine, passed away at st. Joseph Hospital Main Campus in Bellingham on Thursday, Feb. 7, 1991. She was 88. She was born on May 31, 1902 in Dalton, Ga., a daughter of Frederick Madie and Carolyne Lenora (Walker) Reed. She was married to John S. Reagan on Dec. 20, 1920. They came to Whatcom County in 1968. Mr. Reagan passed away in 1971 in Blaine. Mary was a homemaker and also worked as a hairdresser. She attended the Blaine Assembly of God Church. She is survived by numerous friends. Graveside services were held on Monday with Rev. Thermon A. Scevers officiating in Blaine Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Feb. 13, 1991)
REALE, Rocco - Requiem mass was said Tuesday morning in St. Joseph's Catholic Church for Rocco Reale, resident of 13914 W. Axton Rd., Ferndale. MSgt. Reale was a member of the 757th Radar Squadron at Blaine Air Force Station and was a Ferndale reserve policeman. He died early Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack, shortly after he and another Ferndale policeman had lodged Larry Nelson of Lynden in the Whatcom County jail. He was a nine year resident of Whatcom County and a veteran of the Korean and Southeast Asian conflicts and a member of Streets Pike Post, VFW. Survivors include his wife, Louise; three sons, Paul Anthoney and Richard Anthoney of Grand Bay, Ala., David at home; daughter, Roxanne Carmela at home; his father, Domenico of Bentleyville, Pa; two brothers, Angelo of Roscoe, Penns., Samuel of Kent, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Andreozzi of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Rita Gruessner of Amherst, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Auger of Linnwood, Mich; numerous other relatives. Christian prayers services were held Monday evening in Moles Funeral Home. Burial, with full military honors was at Greenacres Memorial Park.
REAMER, Clara, age 81 of 316 No. Commercial St., passed away at home, Wednesday, Feb. 24, (1960). Mrs. Reamer had resided in Whatcom County for the past 39 years; was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors are two sons, Harold, of this city and Earl of the Everson-Goshen Rd.; five daughters, Mrs. Martin Waldemar, of Lynden, Mrs. William Elliott, of Seattle, and Mrs. Bill Ford, Mrs. Viola Rochon and Mrs. George Hanssen, all of Bellingham. The remains lie in state at the Jones Funeral Home. Services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church by the Rev. James B. Hughes, Friday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Saxon Cemetery.
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, Erma - Memorial services for Bellingham resident, Erma reamer, 78, of 4188 Ankar Park Drive will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday at the Garden Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. William G. Berney officiating. Mrs. Reamer died Thursday (June 6, 1991). She was born June 20, 1912 in Johnstown, Neb. She had lived in Bellingham and was [a] member of the Garden street United Methodist Church since 1954. Survivors include two sons, Delmar D. Yoakum of Santa Monica, Calif., and Bruce Yoakum of Chico, Calif.; a sister, Frances Chicoine of Chadron, Neb.; five brothers, Mervin Marshall, Robert Marshall, Alton Marshall, Richard Marshall all of Chadron, Neb. and Martin Marshall of Harrison, Neb.; two step-daughters, Violet Chasteen of Bellingham and Nyla Billman of Ferndale; three step-sons, Alan Reamer of Seattle, David Reamer of Redmond and Ernest Reamer of Torrance, Calif.; many grandchildren and many step-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
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.
REARDON, Donald G., age 57 of 599 E. Lake Samish Dr., Bellingham, passed away Sat., Sept. 8, 1984. He was born in Melfort, Sask., on Sept. 30, 1926. Mr. Reardon had been a Wash. resident most of his life and moved to Bellingham in 1968. He owned and operated Reardon Nursery since 1952 in Seattle and Bellingham. He was a member of the Western Squares Assoc. since 1970. He is survived by his wife, Mona; 1 daughter, Robin Geleynse; 2 sons, Donald G. Jr., Hal E.; 2 grandsons, Ryan and Michael Geleynse, all of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Herbert E. and Leonard Beryl Reardon of Bellingham, Jonnie L. Reardon, Tucson, Arizona; numerous other relatives and close friends. Funeral services will be held Tues., Sept. 11, 4 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Koornneef, Bellingham Christian Reformed Church and Rev. Haldane Duff, Grace Community Church, Seattle, officiating. Cremation. Family and close friends are cordially invited to Melody Hall, (Northwest Ave and Bakerview Rd) following the services. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
REARDON, John, age 93, of 528 Sterling Dr., passed away in a local rest home Wednesday, February 16, (1966).A 50-year resident of Washington and a 2-year resident of Bellingham, Mr. Reardon was a retired Mechanic. He is survived by 3 daughters in Seattle. Fraveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
REARDON, Russell Clarence - Funeral service for Russell Clarence Reardon, age 69, of 599 E. Lake Samish Dr. will be Tues., Apr. 17 at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Koornneef, Bellingham Christian reformed Church officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Reardon passed away Sat., Apr. 14, 1984. A Washington state resident most of his life he is survived by 4 brothers, Herb E., Leonard B., both of city, Johnny L., of Tucson, Arizona & Donald G. of city; 13 nieces & nephews from the greater Seattle & Bellingham area. Jones Funeral Home.
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.
REASONER, Donna A., age 92 of 1400 12th St. passed away Wed. June 11, 1980. Mrs. Reasoner had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 74 years. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, had attended Bellingham Normal School, was past president of Washington State Federated Womens Club and was active in Friends of the Library and the YWCA. She is survived by a son, Henry A. & wife Melbourne Reasoner, City; daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Zimmerly, Santa Barbara, Calif.; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister Mrs. Fern Jenkins, City; numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial service Sunday June 22 at 1 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church, Rev. Wayne Keller officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Jones Funeral Home.
REASONER, Lillian Grace, who managed a women's apparel shop in downtown Bellingham for more than 25 year, died Thursday at the age of 92. She was born June 19, 1891, in Blue Dog Lake, S.D. She married William G. Reasoner at Custer in June, 1908. Her husband preceded her in death. She had been residing at 2400 Samish Way. Before retiring in 1964, she had managed and been a buyer for Victor's, formerly located on Cornwall Avenue. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Services are pending at Westford Funeral Home.
REAVIS, Ira Wilson - A memorial service for Ira Wilson Reavis of Ferndale will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church in Ferndale. Mr. Reavis died Monday, March 2, 1999 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. He was 79. He was born June 16, 1919, to James and Oklahoma Reavis in Pocahontas, Ariz. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and earned three bronze Stars in the Allie campaigns in North Africa and Sicily. In 1950, he moved to Whatcom County and in 1952 married Aileen Holt. The town barber for almost 50 years, Mr. Reavis served as judge from 1968 to 1979. He enjoyed playing guitar, storytelling and going to church. He was preceded in death by a grandson in 1983. Survivors include his wife; daughters Karma Reavis of Bellingham, Martha Gorsuch of Birch Bay, Lois DeHart of Seattle and Merry Reavis of Ferndale; son Jim Reavis of Ferndale; and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 1999) 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.
REAY, Jack, age 79 of 1417 Harris Ave., passed away Aug. 14, (1976). Mr. Reay had been a resident of this community since June 1974, was a member of Central Lutheran Church, Henry Greene Lodge F and AM, Tacoma and was a retired Telephone Company foreman. Surviving wife, Vera, 1 son John Ready (sic), City, 1 brother Edgar Reay, Salem, Oregon, 1 sister Mrs. Anna Kirkpatrick, Salem, Oregon, 3 grandchildren, Robert, William and Richard Reay, all city. Funeral services Wed. Aug. 18, 1 p.m., Central Lutheran Church with Mr. Arthur Olson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Central Lutheran Memorial Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Aug 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
REAY, Vera D. - Memorial service for Vera D. Reay, age 85, of 117 Hawthorne Rd., will be Saturday Nov. 19, 11 a.m. at Central Lutheran Church with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park, Monday Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Reay passed away Tues. . 15, 1983. She is survived by 1 son John and wife Betty Reay of City; grandchildren Robert of Stanford, William of the University of Washington and Richard of City; 4 sisters, Edna Poindexter and Norma Cowden, both of Blackfoot, Idaho, Mildred Brooks of Port Angeles and Margaret Logan of Moscow, Idaho; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Reay was a member of Central Lutheran Church; her family homesteaded in Idaho in 1914 and she has lived in Washington State since 1946. In her early life she was a school teacher and had also been an accountant at Fort Lewis, Wash. She had been a church organist and choir member.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Nov 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
REAZIN, Emily, infant daughter, of Mr. & Mrs. James Reazin of 2405 H St., passed away Fri., Nov. 30, (1979). Besides her parents she leaves to survive her brother, James D. II and a sister, Erin C., all of the family home; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Vernon C. Reazin of Arizona; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Duane Grimm of San Mateo; several other relatives. Private arrangements were held at the Westford Funeral Home. Cremation.
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.
RECKARD, Daniel Patrick, 3 years of age, died Thursday, December 7, (1972). The family home is at 1654 Grandview Pl., Ferndale. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Steve Hassett; his father, Roy Reckard Jr., Lewistown, Idaho; one brother, Nathaniel, grandparents, Mrs. Alice Hassett, Bellingham and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reckard Sr. of Lewistown.
RECORD, Charles Enos - Bellingham resident Charles Enos Record died Friday, Nov. 13, 1992, in Bellingham. He was 80. A memorial service will be held at noon Friday at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11027 Meridian Ave. N., Seattle. Burial will be in Washelli Cemetery. Mr. Record is survived by his wife, Alice, of the family home; son Roger Record; and one grandson. Arrangements by Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home.
RECORDS, Clyde D., 70, of Ephrata, died Wednesday in Wenatchee. He is survived by his wife, Marion, of Ephrata, and two sons. Marion (Oiness) Records was born in Bellingham in 1916 and lived here 34 year before moving to Ephrata. Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bayview Cemetery, the Rev. Rollin Staats of Bethany Baptist Church, Ferndale, officiating.
RECTOR, Beatrice, age 84 of 2432 Grant St., passed away at her home, Wed., Sept. 1, (1976). She was a member of the Rebecca Bellingham Lodge No. 43 since 1908. She is survived bvy her husband Edgar of the home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Pearl Black of Bay View and Mrs. Madge Sadlier of Woodland, Wash., several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Followed by cremation.
RECTOR, Edgar Austin, age 91 of 2428 Grant, passed away Mon. July 27, (1981). Mr. Rector had resided in Bellingham for the past 56 years, was a retired carpenter, veteran of WWI, member of the Carpenters & Joiners Union Local 756, Eagles Lodge Aire No. 31, and Modern woodsman of America. He leaves to survive 3 sisters, Mrs. Edna Forslof of City, Mrs. Garnet Fender of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Eda Jenkins, of Sedro Woolley; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., July 29 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Hillier officiating.
RECTOR, Flora Schultz age 87 of 700 32nd St. died Mar. 10, 1989. She was born Feb. 27, 1902 in Dundee, IL & married Harold Rector in 1924. They moved to Bellingham in 1944 & established Recor's Vacuum Shop. She loved her family & flowers & will be remembered as a sweet & gentle lady. Besides her husband she leaves to survive her 5 daughters Diana Rector of Bathesda, MD, Anne Jewell of Lummi Island, Thelma Pritchett of Washington, D.C., Judith St. John of Mt. Vernon & Sara Raintree of Kirkland; one son, George Rector of Oak Harbor; a brother George Schultz of Vancouver, WA; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Family memorial services will he held at a later date.
RECTOR, Harold James, died Feb. 19, 1990. He was born Apr. 23, 1901 in Fenimore, WI, and married Flora Schultz in 1924. They moved to Bellingham in 1943 and established Rector's Vacuum Shop. He will be remembered by resident and staffs of nursing homes in Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties as the "Harmonica Man." He was a 32nd degree Mason and a charter member of the Bellingham Chapter of Barber Shop Singers ASPBSA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years in 1989. Survivors include one son, George of Oak Harbor, 5 daughters, Diana Rector, Anne Jewell of Lummi Island, Thelma Pritchett of Washington, D.C., Judith St. John of Mt. Vernon and Sara Raintree of Kirkland. 21 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
RECTOR, Helen A. died September 23, 2002 at Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley. She was born June 20, 1923 in Deming, WA to Ernest and Alvina (Solene) Peterson. Helen married Roy Kenney in 1940 he preceded her in death in 1961. In 1962, she married Bud Rector. He passed away in 2000. Helen owned and operated the Frosty Inn in Maple Falls for over 20 years. All who loved her will miss her. Survivors include one daughter, Rox Ann and husband Tom Paul of Sunnyside, WA two sons, Bud and wife Debbie Rector of Barrie, VT and Ken Rector of Lake Chelan, WA three sisters, Agnes and husband Fritz Stransky Dorothy and husband Ron Robinson, all of Sedro-Woolley Carlene and husband Willard Muhlbeier of Bellingham one brother, Carl and wife Sigrid Peterson of Lynden sister-in-law Violet Peterson of Marysville, WA seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Helen's parents, her daughter Deanna Tibbs, four brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Funeral service will be held Friday, September 27, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenacres-Moles Chapel with Reverend William Williams of Mt. Baker Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Sep 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
RECTOR, Thomas Munroe - Visitation for Thomas Munroe "Bud" Rector of Maple Falls will be from 1 to 8 tonight at Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale. A private, family graveside service will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Deming Log Show grounds, with the Rev. William Williams officiating. Mr. Rector died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in Maple Falls. He was 71. Born Aug. 3, 1929, to Edgar and Iva (Simpson) Rector in Arlington, Kan., he had been a Whatcom County resident since 1960. Mr. Rector grew up in Missouri and later moved to Chelan, where he worked in apple orchards. Mr. Rector married a woman from Manson, but she died after only one year of marriage. Mr. Rector worked at service stations and completed auto body work before going to work for a construction firm, building bridges throughout Washington state. Mr. Rector married a woman named Barbara. They later divorced. While he was still working on bridges, he met and married Helen Peterson and they later worked together at The Frosty Inn restaurant and tavern on Mount Baker Highway. He later switched back to construction and his commercial jobs included The Peaceful Valley Club House, The Holy Smoke Tavern, portable classrooms at Acme and Deming elementary schools, a gym at Mount Baker High School and the remodeling of The Frosty Inn. He also built vacation cabins at Snowline and Baker Rim near Glacier. In 1972, he formed A&R Partnership with Roland and Norma Adkinson, and they built custom homes in Bellingham, Blaine, Glacier and other communities. Mr. Rector was the founder of the Maple Falls Water Co-op, and he donated land for the pump house, had the well drilled and installed all the mains and storage tanks that supplied water for the town. He also completed the maintenance for the facility until his health required him to retire. Mr. Rector was a member of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, Elks Lodge and the Eagles. He enjoyed wood-carving puzzles and dancing. His daughter Deanna Tibbs and sister Anna May Rector died previously. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, of the family home sons Kennith Rector of Chelan and Lloyd Rector of Barre, Vt. daughter RoxAnn Paul of Sunnyside sisters Marcile Sikes of Chelan, Margaret Arnold and Louise Davis, both of Wenatchee and Laverna Beckman of Eldorado Springs, Mo. stepbrother Benny Counterman of Chula Vista, Calif. seven grandchildren one great-grandchild and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
RED, Mona, age 83, passed away Oct. 27, 2006, at Evergreen Health Care in Bellingham. She was born in Drumright, OK, July 6, 1923, to Carlos Ellis and Ruth (Slaughter). Mona and her husband Oscar Eugene moved to Bellingham in 1989 from California, he preceded her in death in 1990. She loved playing cards, reading and her family. Mona is survived by her daughters Sandra Smith of Joplin, MO; Janice Prudhel of Eugene, OR; and Carol Backman of Bellingham, WA; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Private services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
RED, Oscar E., age 63 of 2918 Silvan St. passed away April 9, 1990. Arrangements pending, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
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, Elmer A., 92, 1509 E. Victor St., died Friday at a local nursing home. He ws born Oct. 19, 1893, in Hutchinson, Kan., and had been Bellingham resident since fall, when he moved here from Grants Pass, Ore. Mr. Redd was a retired farmer and dairyman. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Rand of Bellingham; eight grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. Private family services were held. Burial will be later in Grants Pass. Arrangements were handled by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.
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.
REDD, Ronnie A. - A funeral service for Ronnie A. redd, age 80, of 7216 Oat Coles Rd., Everson, will be held on Thursday, August 17, 1989, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Brundage Jr. and Rev. Jim Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Redd passed away at his home on Sunday, August 13, 1989. He was born on March 31, 1909, in Halfway, Missouri, the son of Samuel F. and Celestia E. Redd. In Shawnee, Okla., he was married to Mary E. Hogg on July 21, 1935. Together they came from Witchita, Kansas, to Whatcom County in 1942 and Ronnie farmed a 34-acre filbert orchard for 37 years. He was also a fender man in the auto repair business. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Bellingham and a member of the Senior Center in Everson. Ronnie loved fishing and hunting and farming. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the family home; three brothers, Homer Redd and wife Jewell of Hot Springs, Ark., Bill Redd and wife Lelia of Bremerton, and Claude Redd and wife Sue of Coulee City; two sisters, Dessie Redd of Lexington, Ky., and Eva James and husband Ray of Sacramento, Calif.; six nieces and one nephew; and a host of friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Burlie Redd, who died in 1963. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday. Arrangements and services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Aug. 16, 1989)
REDDELL, Ryan, age 16, of 807 Mason St., passed away Sat. May 29, 1993 in Bellingham of Graft vs Host disease following bone marrow transplant. Born No. 20, 1976 in Everett, WA to Ronald and Katherine McKinley Reddell; a resident of Bellingham since 1985, junior at Sehome High School, active in the Sehome Mariner's and Jazz Bands. Ryan received the Mariner's award for 1993. Member of Skagit Muzzle Loader Club and enjoyed building & shooting black powder rifles, camping, hunting and everything outdoors. His dream was to be a bush pilot in Alaska and was at 19th Century man caught in the 20th Century. Survived by his parents, Ron and Kay Reddell; 2 sisters, Carrie Reddell, Terri Connors; brother, Aaron Reddell, all of Bellingham; grandparents, Harold & Charlotte Reddell of E. Wenatchee, Bill and Fern McKinley of Bellingham; 2 aunts and uncles. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Wed. June 2, 1993 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Bp. Warner & Frs. Reddell and Gibbs officiating. Burial Enterprise Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
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.
REDDICK, Bruce T., passed away Oct. 4, 1991 after a long illness, in Comox, B.C., at St. Joseph General Hospital. He was born in Long Beach, CA March 6, 1943 and moved to Bellingham in 1954; graduated from Bellingham High School in 1961; worked for Mobil Oil in Ferndale until 1989. He was a member of OCAW Local 1-590; served in the Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He moved to Bowser, B.C. on Vancouver Island in 1990. Survived by his wife Janet of Bowser; parents, Basil H. Reddick & Ruth Reddick; a brother, Randy & wife Nancy of Bellingham; a sister, Georgia Lynn Snyder & husband Robert of Fredrick, Maryland; step-sister, Audrey Brown of Seattle; step-sons, Darryl Giffen of Mesa, Arizona and Dale Giffen of Blaine; step-daughter, Deanna Giffen of Lynnwood. Funeral services Wed. Oct. 9, Greenacres Funeral Home at 1 p.m.
REDDICK, Joseph, age 82, of 40th Street and Lake Patton Road, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, May 18, following a short illness. Mr. Reddick was a member of the Presbyterian Church at East Sound, and Masonic Lodge F. and A.M. No. 73. He is survived by one son, Marvin I.; two daughters, Mrs. George M. Jacobson, city, Mrs. Otto J. Bartils of Olympia, four grandchildren; one brother, Arthur C. Reddick of East Sound; one sister, Mrs. Lulu Prindle of Santa Cruz, Calif.; many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 21, at 11 a.m. within the East Sound Presbyterian Church under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment East Sound Cemetery.
REDDICK, Marion Francis, age 89, of 2400 Samish Way, passed away Thursday, November 2, (1989) in Bellingham. He was a United States Marine veteran and a graduate of Fairhaven High. He leaves to survive; a sister, Esther Belcher of Olympia and numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, November 7, at 3:00 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Jon Beard officiating. Westford Funeral Home.
REDDISH, DeFernan O., age 70, passed away at his home, 219 N. Commercial Street, Tuesday, February 17, (1948). Mr. Reddish had resided in this community for the past ten years and was a retired painter. Surviving relatives are one sister, Mrs. Rose Vander Hayden, of Buffalo, N.Y. and one granddaughter, Miss Marlene Sherard, of Bellingham. Services will be conducted from the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth under the direction of the Lemley Mortuary, by the Rev. Harlan R. Stone, Friday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m. Cremation.
REDDY, Evelyn, of 2110 37th Street, Bellingham, passed away May 31, (1983) at the age of 46. She is survived by her spouse,, James; 2 sons, James M. and Robert T.; a daughter, Carolyn; her mother, Mary; 4 brothers, Tom Walsh, Mike Walsh, Joe Walsh and Frank Walsh; a sister Mary Barbarine. She had been a member of the community for the last 6 years. She was a church member of The Sacred Heart Parish and a member of The Women of Sacred Heart. Concluding funeral services later this week in New York. Burial at Long Island. Arrangements made by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
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.
REDELFS, Eilert - Private family graveside services for Eilert Redelfs, age 96, of Sumas were conducted on Thursday, October 6 at noon in the Sumas Cemetery. Mr. Redelfs, who died in Lynden on Tuesday, October 4, was born in Germany on November 12, 1886 and moved to Whatcom County from Montana thirty-eight years ago. He was a retired dairyman and served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Anna Buehre of Lemars, Iowa; a nephew, Albert Redelfs of Sumas and numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Oct. 12, 1983)
REDHEAD, Orabelle M., 444 S. State St., died Sunday (Sept. 21, 1975). A former Ellensburg resident, she had been a member of the Lutheran Church and the Ellensburg Elks. Survivors include a son, Norman Redhead of Bellingham; a sister, Mimi Green of Abbotsford, B.C.; and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home. Memorial services for Orabelle M. Redhead will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evenson Funeral Home in Ellensburg. Cremation will be under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
REDIFER, John M. (Bud), age 50, of Edison, died Sat., Nov. 23, 1985, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1934 in Aberdeen, he received his masters degree in Business Administration for Oregon State University, his marriage to Leojeanne (Leah) Nickel, took place Nov. 4, 1983 in Edison. He was self employed as a certified public accountant. He resided for many years in Aberdeen and through his profession traveled extensively throughout the world until moving to Edison in 1983. He was a member of the Allen-Blanchard United Methodist Church, Burlington-Edison Kiwanis Club and Elks Lodge No. 1604, Mt. Vernon. Surviving are hiw wife, Leah at home; his mother, Anna Olson of Aberdeen; 1 daughter Sherrie Phelps of San Francisco; 4 sons, Mark of Salem, Oregon, John of Mercer Island, Ed of Olympia and Ron of Atlanta, Georgia; 3 grandchildren; 4 brothers, Aubry of Ocean Shores, Tom, Bill and Rich all of Aberdeen; and 3 uncles. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wed., Nov. 27th at the Allen Chapel of the Allen-Blanchard United Methodist Church. The Reverends Roselyn Elliott and Robert Baize will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.
REDPATH, Peter H., age 74 of 500 Fieldstone Rd., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, (1977). He had been a resident since 1961. He was a retired airline executive; a member of the Rotary Club; ex-commador and member of the Bellingham Yacht Club; director of the Whatcom County Museum Foundation Board; director of Uniflite. He flew many years as a co-pilot for TWA Airlines; was a pilot for the Air Transport Command during WWII; director of Canadair Ltd in Montreal; vice president of Scandinavian Air Lines, spent 5 years in Sweden organizing the Scandinavian Air Industry and was knighted by the Kings of Denmark, Norway and Sweden for his contribution in Aviating and S.S. Survived by his wife, Luzenia B. at home; 2 sons, Bruce Redpath of San Francisco and Peter B. Redpath of San Jose; 1 daughter, Mrs. Sue Mehler of Anacortes; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother, Hugh Redpath of Vancouver, B.C. Family services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the westford Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian, Rev. Richard Eley and Rabbi Fred S. Gartner officiating. Followed by cremation.
REDPATH, William Ernest, age 81 of West Vancouver, B.C., 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.

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