WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES REG - REIL
REGIER, Bernard - Memorial services were held for former Western Washington University music Professor Bernard W. "Ben" Regier, 83, in Salem, Ore. Burial was in Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem. Mr. Regier died Oct. 5, (1989). He was born July 16, 1906, in Henderson Neb., and lived in Hutchinson, Kan., for many years before moving to Bellingham in 1945. He moved to Salem in 1974. He also taught music in Kansas public schools for many years and was a visiting music professor at Linfield College and Western Oregon State College. He directed church choirs for 46 years. Mr. Regier was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Downtown Lions Club in Salem. His wife, Alice P. Regier, died in 1974. Survivors include two daughters, Mavis E. Lewis of Seattle and Lela Mae Hoff of Watsonville, Calif.; a son, Ronald S. Regier of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; a brother, Daniel W. Regier of Colorado; and two sisters, Anna Regier of Kansas and Martha wall of Oklahoma.
REGIER, Douglas Ray, age 6 years, of Route 2, Lynden, passed away Sept. 16, at St. 2, Everson. He was born January 26, 1952 at Bellingham and spent his entire life in the Lynden, Sums and Everson areas. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Regier; one brother Kenneth and one sister Janette, all at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tapp of Everson. Graveside funeral services will be conducted in the Monumenta Cemetery, Saturday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Earl Laman officiating. Arrangements are under the directions of the Gillies Funeral Home.
REGNIER, Audrey M. born Dec. 22, 1921 passed away after a lengthy illness Dec 4th, (2009). Preceded in death by her husband David, son Michael, grandchildren Randy & Gail, sister Delores Vuchivich & brother Clayton Ferguson. Survived by children James (Darlyne) Sedro Woolley, Annette (Gary) Cummins, Castle Rock, Lillian Edwards, Castle Rock, Robert (Emily) Bellingham, Richard (Judy) Boston Bar B.C., Thomas (Shirley), Custer, Dorothy Jorgenson, Everett, Barbara, Independence Mo., Daniel (Mary) Bellingham, Kathleen (Randy) Reynolds, Independence Mo, 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great-grand-children, brother (Rodger (Patty) Gainer, Federal Way & sister Jean Bowen of California. Graveside service Wed Dec 9 at 10 a.m. at Moles Greenacres Memorial Park, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Good Fellowship Church on Axton Road. Walk slow mom, we will catch up.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REGNIER, Harvey Joseph, age 61 years, of 2519 Texas Street, passed away as the result of a logging accident, Thursday afternoon, July 11, (1946), at the Galbraith Logging Camp, Wickersham. Mr. Regnier had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 12 years and previously lived in San Juan County. He was a member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union, C.I.O.W.A. Lyman Local No. 2-75. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary, of the home; one son David H., of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Einerwold, of Bellingham; six grandchildren; three brothers, George Regnier, Kennewick, Wash., Ed Regnier, Port Orchard, Wash., Meddie Regnier, of Portland, Oregon; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Ponton, Forastburg, Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Roslie Montgomery, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Cora Brosseau, of Bryant, S.D.; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, at 1 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Mr. Harry Brownlee officiating. Interment, Greenacres.
REGNIER, Michael E., age 39, of 2814 Wilson, passed away Fri., Feb. 20, (1987) at his residence. He had been employed by Western Washington University in the roofing maintenance department for the past 10 years. He was with the United States Air Force for 4 years, a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion. He leaves behind 1 son and 1 daughter, both of Bellingham and their mother; his mother; 5 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Feb 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REHBERGER, Albert J. Sr., age 76, of Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, December 6, (1948). Mr. Rehberger had been a life resident of this community and was a retired shingleweaver. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Clara M. John; two sons, Albert J. Jr., and George D., and seven grandchildren, all of Bellingham; four brothers, Charles and Fred, of Olympia, and William and Harry, of British Columbia. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Wednesday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
REHBERGER, Albert J. "Zooks", a screen tender at the Bellingham Division of Georgia-Pacific Corp. for 32 years, died Saturday (Aug. 22, 1987) at a local nursing home. Mr. Rehberger, 74, of 1701 4th St., was born here Oct. 3, 1912 and lived here all of his life. He was active at one time in city league baseball. Survivors include his wife Mildred; two sons, George and Dale Rehberger of Bellingham; a brother, George Rehberger of Bellingham; a sister, Clara Munson of Leavenworth; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REHBERGER, Ella K. of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Monday, August 17, 1998, in Bellingham. She was 84, born January 20, 1914 in Spokane, WA, to Mathew H. and Katherine (Ackermann) Luby. She was a Whatcom County resident since 1919 when she traveled here from Missoula, Montana, by covered wagon. Ella married George Rehberger in June of 1945 in Skagit County. She was a member of the Mt. Baker Chapter of Alaska Camper Club and a lifetime member of Campfire Boys and Girls Club. She volunteered for Senior Centers, delivered Meals on Wheels until 1995, and enjoyed camping, bowling, and crafts. Ella was predeceased by her daughter Karen and son Bob, both in 1986, and her husband in 1992. Survivors include her sons, Larry and wife Bobi Rehberger of Ferndale, Jerry and wife Bonnie Rehberger of Bellingham; daughter, Donna Heslin of Sacramento, CA; brothers, Vern Luby of Longview, WA; Larry and wife Mary Emma Luby of Bellingham; Howard and wife Dessie Luby of Bellingham; sister, Edna and husband George Hamer of Bellingham; 21 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 19, from 1-5 p.m.; Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, August 21 1998, at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, with Rex Watt officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REHBERGER, George Albert, "Heaven's very special child," passed away at the age of 59 years, January 1, 1997 in Bellingham. Georgie, a Down's Syndrome child, was born to Albert and Mildred Rehberger on April 15, 1937 and lived with his parents all his life. Georgie was a happy child who loved and was loved by all who knew him. He brought joy and laughter to everyone. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Rehberger, August 1987. He leaves to survive his mother, Mildred Rehberger; his loving brother, Dale Rehberger and devoted sister-in-law, Norine; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at Woodlawn Cemetery with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
REHBERGER, George D., age 85, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, December 3, 1992 at home. Born Nov. 10, 1907 in Whatcom County, he attended Lowell Grade School and Fairhaven High School; worked for R. G. Haley Crossarm Factory over 40 years until his retirement. His grandparents were homesteaders in the Everson area and charter members of The First Congregational Church, Bellingham. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Rehberger, and one daughter, Karen Herrin of Kirkland, WA in 1986. Survived by his wife Ella, of the family home; sons, Gerald Rehberger of Bellingham, WA; Larry Rehberger of Ferndale, WA; daughter Donna Heslin of Sacramento, CA; 21 grandchildren, sister Clara Lenik of Leavenworth, WA. Graveside Service Monday, December 7, 1992, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Mr. Rex Watt officiating. Visitation Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Dec 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REHBERGER, Mildred Stokes - Visitation for Mildred Stokes Rehberger of Bellingham will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home, with Paul Elvig officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Rehberger died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 82. Born May 19, 1917, to Thomas and Mary Schmeiling Stokes, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. On Jan. 29, 1936, she married Albert J. Rehberger in Bellingham. She was manager of Stanley Home Products and enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and painting. Her husband died in 1987. A son, Georgie Rehberger, died in 1997. Survivors include son Dale Rehberger of Bellingham sisters Alice Simplot and Shirley McCallum, both of Bellingham two grandchildren three great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REHBERGER, Robert L., age 49, of Bellevue, passed away Feb. 4, 1986 in Bellevue. Graveside services will be held Fri., Feb. 7th at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Roger Johnson, Garden Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial services will be held Sat, Feb 8th at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. George Ackley, Community Bible Church in Tacoma, officiating. Mr. Rehberger is survived by a daughter, Sandra; sons, Charles and Gerald Rehberger of Bellevue; his mother, Grace Osier; his father, George and wife Ella Rehberger; brother, Jerry and wife Bonnie Rehberger; half brother Larry and wife Bobi Rehberger, all of City; sister, Donna and husband Wardner Heslin of Fort Smith, Arkansas; step-sister, Marlene and husband Al Likkel of Milwaukie, Ore.; aunts, Alice Spaulding of City, Betty Granger of Port Townsend; uncles, Bill, Dan, Jim, Pat and Tom Taylor; good friends, Donald and Claudett Robertson of Bellevue. Mr. Rehberger lived in Bellingham until moving to Bellevue 20 years ago. He had been employed with Uniflite in B'ham and in Bellevue with American Campgrounds, Inc. He graduated from the UW in 1961 with a BA in accounting and economics. He was a CPA and had been active in seminars and continuing education for CPA requirements; had been a director and officer of Toastmasters International; was budget chairman and loaned executive for UGN; and was a member of the Kiwanis and Jaycees and the Washington Society of CPA's and served on committees. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Feb 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REHM, Antionette Elizabeth, age 23, of 1304 E. Sunset Drive, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, March 8, (1960). Mrs. Rehm had resided in Bellingham for one year and leaves to survive her husband, Clifford L. and one son, Christopher L., both at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Rusnak Sr., of Cranford, N.J.; two brothers, Michael A. Jr., of Kansas City, Mo., and John Rusnak, of Cranford, N.J.; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Friday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
REHM, Clifford L., 58, passed awa July 24, 1992 in Jackson, Calif. Mr. Rehm was born May 19, 1934 in Garden City, Kan. At age 3 he moved with his family to the Lynden area. H graduated from Lynden High school in 1953. He entered the army in 1956. In 1957 he met and married Antionett (sic) Rusnak in New Jersey. She passed away in March 1960. In 1986 he married Maryan Rowe on Camano Island. He is survived by his wife Maryan; a son, Christopher L. Rehm and wife Louise of Lynden; two stepsons and a stepdaughter; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; his mother, Christina Rehm of Bellingham; mother-in-law Evelyn Moe of Camano Island; sister Ruth Olson of Redding, Calif.; and a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Rehm, and brother-in-law Edward Ladd Olson.
REHM, Fred, age 68 of 199 H Street Road, Lynden, passed away Friday, June 4, (1976). Mr. Rehm was a 39 year resident of this community, a grade A dairy farmer, a member of Custer Methodist Church, Whatcom County and National Guernsey Cattle Clubs, Delta Grange, Darigold Shippers, Western Farmers Association. Surviving are his wife, Christina; 1 son, Clifford, City; 1 daughter, Mrs. Ruth Olson, Redding, Calif.; 1 brother, Dan Rehm in Arizona; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Fritzler of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Christina Scheck of Burdett, Kansas, Mrs. Amelia Scheller of Mesa, Calif.; 3 grandchildren, Barbara and Eric Olson of Redding, Calif., and Christopher at home. Services were held Tuesday, June 8 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
REHMKE, Michael W., age 43, of 3215 Illinois Lane, Bellingham, passed away due to a heart attack at his residence on Tuesday, December 17, 1991. He was born in Seattle, Washington to William and Joanne Rehmke. He graduated from O'Dea High School in Seattle. He attended the University of Washington and was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. He later graduated from Western Washington University in 1971 with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning. Mike was employed as a manufacturers representative for Smokercraft Boats out of Oregon. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Bellingham, Mt. Baker Ski Patrol, past President of the Maritime Heritage Assn., former member of the Northwest Marine Trade Assn. and past President of the Religious Education Board of Sacred Heart Church. His hobbies included boating, jogging, skiing and fishing. Mike is survived by his wife Jonete and his children, William, Laura and Kara of the family home; his parents, William and Joanne Rehmke of Seattle; 4 brothers, Richard Rehmke, Carlile, OH, Lawrence Kahler of Seattle, C. J. Kahler of Issaquah, WA, Rich Kahler of Woodinville WA and a sister Tricia Jason of Redmond, WA. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, December 20. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21, with Fr. Ibar Lynch of Seattle, officiating. Westford Funeral Home.
REIBER, Minnie S. - Funeral service for Minnie S. Reiber, age 91, 1200 Birchwood Ave., will b Friday Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Human, pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church, officiating. Graveside service Saturday Dec. 3, 2 p.m. at Washougal Cemetery with Rev. Larry Eldred officiating. Mrs. Reiber passed way Tues. Nov. 29, 1983. A resident of Whatcom County for the past 38 years, she is survived by 2 sons, Bill & wife Judy Reiber of City, Alden & wife Iris Wachter of Florence, Arizona; 6 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Leona Shields of Woodburn Oregon, Eleanor MacDonald of Skamania, Wash., and Ellen Gordon of Washougal; 1 brother, Robert Sams of Skamania, Wash.; numerous nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
REIBER, Roy F., age 49 years, of 1234 Meridian Road, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, July 11th, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Reiber had resided in this community for the past 8 years and was a construction worker. He is survived by one brother, William, of Rt. 2, Ferndale; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elmer Wahl, of Princeton, Minn.; Mrs. B. A. Ecklun, of Seattle, and Alma Reiber, of Minneapolis; many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 15, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Elvin S. Hansen officiating.
REICH, James Carl - Funeral services for James Carl Reich, age 16, of 2561 Thornton Rd., Ferndale, will be Monday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Moles Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Knutson and Leonard Ingraham officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sun, Dec 30 from 2-4 p.m. at the Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Reich passed away suddenly in a skiing accident Dec. 27, 1984. He is survived by his parents, Stephen J. and Betty Jane Reich; 1 brother, Jay Herbert Reich II; 1 sister, S. Annie Reich, both of Ferndale; grandparents, Herb and Eleanor Reich of Buffalo, NY; grandmother, Patricia Webb of Ferndale; aunt Gretchen and husband John Lira of Ferndale; uncles Daniel Reich of Buffalo, NY; Pat and wife Gwen Webb of Alta Loma, California, numerous cousins and other relatives. He had been a Ferndale resident for the last 3 months; prior he had lived in Los Alamitos, California where he was active in high school, both academically and athletically - surfing, snow skiing, football and racing go-carts for 5 years with his brother. He played the drums in the high school band. Arrangements by the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REICHEL, Rodney R. - A memorial service for Rodney R. Reichel of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Gilfillan officiating. Mr. Reichel died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 62. Born Oct. 5, 1938, to Robert and Lillian (Clark) Reichel in Seattle, he had lived in Bellingham for the past 35 years. On April 22, 1967, he married Nancy K. Sypher in Seattle. Mr. Reichel worked for Intalco Aluminum Corp. for 32 years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening and photography. He loved his cat Guffie. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham, son Robert Reichel of Ferndale, daughters Susan Reichel of Bellingham and Erica Reichel of Birch Bay and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REICHERT, Nellie - Ill three months, Mrs. Nellie Reichert, a resident of Whatcom county for the past half century, passed away at a local hospital Monday (April 12, 1943) at the age of 73 years. She made her home at 2410 Texas street. Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. A. F. Goodwin, Yakima; Mrs. Ora Shaw and Mrs. Elsie Shaw, of Bellingham; Mrs. Wyla St. Johns, of Los Angeles, and five nephews, Fay Kennedy, of the merchant marine; Glenn Burgess, city; I. Burgess, of Marietta; Oren and Earl Morsman, of Ferndale. Funeral arrangements will be made by Harlow-Hollingsworth.
REICHLIN, Anna Josephine, age 38 years, and a resident of Ferndale, Route 3, for the past eighteen years, passed away at her home following a brief illness, Monday, July 7, (1947). She is survived by her husband, Martin; six daughters, Mary Ann Theresa, Catherine, Margaret, Josephine and Elizabeth; three sons, Martin, Leonard and Lee, all at home; two brothers, Adrian and Theodore Zaat; four sisters, Sister Francina, Sister Johanna, Mrs. Catherine Cook, Mrs. Marie Hetch; her father, E. Zaat. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale, Thursday morning July 10, at 10 a.m. with Father William O'Brien, celebrant. Rosary will be said at the church Wednesday evening, July 9, at 8 o'clock. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Funeral Home at Ferdnale.
REICHLIN, Leo C. - A memorial Mass for Leo Carl Reichlin of Moses Lake, formerly of Ferndale, will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Joachim Catholic Church, with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Mr. Reichlin died Thursday, March 9, 2000 in Moses Lake. He was 56. Born Dec 9, 1943, in Ferndale, he graduated from Assumption Catholic School and Ferndale High School. Mr. Reichlin served in the U.S. Army for two years. He retired from the Painters Union and was recently active with Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Reichlin was a 10-year member of the Central Washington Contractors Association. Survivors include his wife Carol of the family home; daughters Holly Reichlin of the family home and Tanise Reichlin Cook of Moses Lake; sons Mike and Tony Reichlin, both of the family home; stepchildren Tony, Roger and Kyle Phlgar, David King and Darla Bromwel; brothers Leonard Reichlin of Everett and Marty Reichlin of Seattle; and sisters Mary Ann Reichlin of Ferndale, Margaret Cronk of Deming, Josie Reichlin of Seattle and Betty Deck of Eatonville.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REICHLIN, Martin Joseph, age 63 of Rt. 2, Ferndale, passed away Friday, May 10 in a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Reichlin had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 40 years and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He is survived by six daughters, Sister Agnes Marie of St. Teresa's in Seattle, Mrs. Kenneth Johnston of Bellingham, Mrs. Arnold Finkbonner, Miss Margaret Reichlin, Miss Josephine Reichlin and Miss Betty Reichlin all of Ferndale, three sons Martin Jr., Leonard and Leo all of Ferndale, three sisters, Mrs. Regina Schormo of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Betty Henderson of Phoenix, Ariz., one sister Marie in Switzerland, four brothers, Joseph of Tacoma, Casimire of Panama, Franz and Leo in Switzerland, four grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Rosary will be recited at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m., Holy Mass will be offered by Rev. Father Joseph Dakin Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
REICHLIN, Rosemarie age 60 from Burlington passed away Wed. Mar. 29 at her home. She was born Feb. 28, 1929 in Tacoma. Her marriage to Arthur Reichlin was May 9, 1953 in Sumner. She lived in Burlington since 1955. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Burlington & Skagit County Dairy Wives. Surviving are her husband Arthur of the family home; 3 daughters, Katie Pully of Sedro Woolley, Barbara Todd of Burlington, Heidi Rose of Sedro Woolley; 4 sons Ernie of Mount Vernon, Dan of Sedro Woolley, Mark & Roy both of Burlington; 6 grandchildren; 1 sister Margaret McGuire of Kennewick; 1 brother Dr. Fred Stump, Burlington. Vigil services are 7:30 p.m. Fri. Mar. 31 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Burlington. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Sat. Apr. 1 at St. Charles. Interment following in Burlington Cemetery. Under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.
REICHMAN, Ilma Lucia, 91, of Napa, Calif., died Tuesday (Mar. 19, 1991) in Napa. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. April 6 at the Russell and Gooch Funeral Chapel, Mill Valley, Calif. Mrs. Reichman was born Ilma Lucia Yearing in Perth, Australia. She married Frederick Reichman in 1923 and moved to Bellingham. She moved to San Francisco in 1934 and to Napa in 1980. She was a charter member of the San Francisco Theatrical Club and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter. Survivors include her three children, Lou Carden of Napa, Rikki Smith of Elk Grove, Calif., and Fred Reichman of San Francisco; six grandchildren; and five great grand-children. Arrangements are by Russell and Gooch Cremation and Funeral Services, Mill Valley, Calif.
REID, Algar E., age 75, passed away at the family home, 1017 Fifteenth Street, Thursday, April 29, (1948). Mrs. Reid had been a resident of this community for the past forty-nine years and was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church, Maple Leaf Chapter, O.E.S., Aftermath Club, Daughters of Nile, and Women of Rotary. Surviving relatives are her husband, Robert A., at home; one son, Russell E.; two grandsons, Robert E. and Russell J., all of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Seaburn, of Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. Emily Rowan, of Seattle, and Mrs. Mimmey Walker, of Chehalis. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. John King Mitchell Monday, May 3, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Abbey.
REID, Almira I. - Funeral service for Almira I., age 95 of 5812 Lawrence Rd., Everson, will be Tues. Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rev. Lewin Clefisch & Rev. Carol (sic) O. Fischer officiating. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Reid passed away wed. Aug. 5, 1981. She is survived by 1 son Mr. John R. Reid of Everson; numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Reid was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church; moved west to Bellingham in 1889, had been a Whatcom County lifetime resident; married John E. Reid in 1910. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1959. Jones Funeral Home.
REID, Betty Ann, 63, of 1582 Harksell Road died Tuesday at home. She was born Betty Ann Sempf on Sept. 13, 1927, in San Francisco. She married Robert Peter Reid on June 25, 1945, in Reno, and had lived in Whatcom County since 1983. Mrs. Reid, a doll collector, was a member and past president of the Bellingham Doll Club. Her hobbies included doll restoration and photography. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Robert Peter Reid of the family home; daughters, Robert Reid of Los Altos, Calif., Ann Reid-Reynolds of Trinidad, Calif., Bonnie Jameson of Lynden and Jeanne McGirr of Ferndale; son Robert Alan Reid of Big lake, Alaska; sister Patricia Mikesell of Modesto, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. Private services were scheduled.
REID, Blythe M. age 64 of Des Moines, WA passed away June 15, 1986. She was the beloved mother of Tamara Booth of Phoenix, AZ; sister of Dorothy Vail of Yuma, AZ; Arabelle Patton B'ham; brother George Byer of B'ham & Mickey Byer of Seattle; grandmother of Luree Booth of Phoenix, AZ. Services will be Thurs., at 2 p.m. at Yarington's Funeral Home in Seattle. Interment is in Miller Woodlawn Cemetery in Bremerton.
REID, Burg R., age 60 years, died following an accident at the Miller Shingle Mills in Granite Falls, Wash., Monday, February 10, (1947). Mr. Reid came to Bellingham 53 years ago and was a brick mason contractor. He was an attendant of the St. James Presbyterian Church and a member of the Brick Layers, Masons and Plasters International Union of America. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Metta O. Reid; one son Robert G. Reid; two daughter, Mrs. James Grimstead, Shelbyville, Ind., Mrs. James Barrick, Seattle; two brothers, Carl S. Reid, Bellingham, Iudes J. Reid, California; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Ashley, Calif., Mrs. Carl Gullickson, Lynden, Wash. Also three sisters, Mrs. Jack Odin, of Seattle, Mrs. Nora Billingsley, of Mount Vernon, and Mrs. Bobbie Pierce, of Fairbanks, Alaska. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. John King Mitchell, Saturday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
REID, Catherine M., 92 a resident off Bellingham for eight years and former longtime Aberdeen resident, died at nursing home Friday, July 3, 1992. She was born Feb. 8, 1900 in Hoquiam to Michael and Mary (Larkin) Hanrahan. She graduated from Montesano High School in 1918. She worked for many years as a teller at the National Bank of Commerce, now Security Pacific Bank, retiring in 1965. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Aberdeen and Mt. Mary's Altar Society. She was also a member and past president of the Grays Harbor Pioneer Association and a member and past president of the Business and Professional Women's Association. Her husband, William died in 1956. Survivors include a son, William Reid of Aberdeen, a daughter, Virginia McEvoy of Bellingham; a brother, Don Hanrahan of Aberdeen; five grandchildren. Tim McEvoy, Dave McEvoy, Michael McEvoy, Ann McEvoy, Kathy Newport and nine great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Aberdeen with the Reverend Mark McPhee officiating. The service will conclude at the church with private entombment in the Fern Hill Mausoleum. Arrangements by the Whiteside Funeral Chapel of Aberdeen, WA.
REID, Donald L., age 85 of Blaine, passed away May 6, 2002 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Care Center of Blaine. Mr. Reid was born January 3, 1917 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada to Andrew and Anna (Larsen) Reid. He was a member of the Canadian Legion, enjoyed curling, fishing of all kinds, ocean sports, and gardening flowers of all kinds. While he was still working, he was a manager for a fishing supply company. He is survived by his wife, Janet Reid of Birch Bay of Powell River, B.C.; four sisters, Gladys Morrison of Seattle, WA; Margery Beaton of Manitoba, Canada; Wilma Rix of Edmonton, Alberta; Dorothy Dobi of Ponoka, Alberta; and Jean Egger of Calgary, Alberta; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and 12 noon to 2 Friday in the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine. A funeral service, officiated by Father Timothy Sauer, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel. Interment, officiated by Father Steve Sallis, will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2002 in the Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements and services are by the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 May 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REID, Dorothy - Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel for Dorothy Reid, 63, Blaine. The Rev. Don Walter will officiate. Burial will follow in Sumas Cemetery. She died Thursday (Dec. 2, 1982) in a local hospital. She was born July 24, 1919 in Sumas. Survivors include her husband, Lester, two sons, a daughter, a brother, three sisters and seven grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REID, Douglas William, age 49, of San Francisco, Calif., passed away in that city Friday, Oct. 30, (1959). Mr. Reid had resided in San Francisco for the past 3 years as Regional Director of the Pacific Coast for the Social Security Administration and leaves to survive his widow, Mabel, at home; one son Douglas and one daughter, Miss Sandra Reid also at home; mother, Mrs. Margaret Reid of Bellingham; one brother, Joseph M. and one sister, Mrs. Cecilie Arnott all of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
REID, Elizabeth, 80, an ardent historian of the Gold Rush, died Saturday (Sept. 26, 1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Reid, 1002 11th St., was born Sept. 20, 1907, in Scotland and moved from Southern California to Bellingham in 1971. In addition to chronicling the Gold Rush in the West, especially around Nevada City, Nev., Mrs. Reid's interests included needlework and photography. She is survived by three daughters, Bonnie Papetti and Georgia Smith, both of Bellingham and Suzanne Dart of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
REID, Ella, age 80, of 6892 Mission Rd., Everson, passed away Mon. Nov. 28th. A lifetime resident of the Everson area, Mrs. Ried (sic) was a member of the Nooksack Indian Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Frank, 1 son Rex of Everson, 9 daughters; Carol MacWilliams of B'ham., Pola Short of Los Angeles, Calif., Sharon DeLange of San Diego, Alice Martin of Seattle, Faye Doherty of Oakview, Calif., Bonita Minardo of Yuma, Arizona, Wilma Johnston of Everson, Donna Pennings of Denver, Colo., Norma Williams of Denver, Colo. 4 brothers; Ben, George, William & Charles Cline all of Everson. A sister, Mrs. Alice Hunt of Everson, 25 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Services will be held Fri. Dec. 2nd at 2 p.m. in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel with burial at Goshen Cemetery.
REID, Eva, age 87 years, of 121 11th Avenue North, Seattle, passed away in that city Saturday, June 13, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Reid had resided in Seattle several years and had been a former longtime resident of Bellingham. She leaves to survive, one son, William of Buena Park, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Swanson, Seattle and Mrs. Sadie Wesby Detrick of the city; also 9 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Wood officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
REID, Frank H., age 89 of 6892 Mission Road, Everson, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 1981. A well known area logger, he came to this area in 1917 from the Snohomish Indian Tribe in Olympia, Washington. He is survived by 1 son, Rex Reid of Everson; and 10 daughters, Wilma Johnson of Everson; Carol MacWilliams of Deming; Mrs. Kenneth (Pola) Short, Mrs. Patrick DeLang, Mrs. Edward (Delores) Doherty, all of California; Mrs. Alice (Jo) Reid & Mrs. Bonnie Minardo, both of Arizona; Mrs. Donna Reid, Mrs. Romane (Norma) Williams, both of Colorado; & Mrs. Richard (Skip) Johnston of Everson; 27 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren. Christian prayer services will be recited Thursday, August 13, 1981 at the Chapel at 7 p.m. by Rev. Evelyn Wiseman. Funeral services will be held at the Nooksack Indian Methodist Church, Friday, august 14, 1981 at 2 p.m. with interment in the Goshen Cemetery. Arrangements by Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
REID, Gilbret, 69, of Grand Centre, Alberta, Canada, passed away at a local residence on Tues. Feb. 26, 1991. She was a member of the Bridge Club in Cold Lake, Alberta. Survived by her husband Clifford of Grand Centre, Alberta, Canada; 3 sons, Wayne Reid, Cold Lake, Alberta, Merrill Reid of Grand Centre, Alberta, Lyle Reid of Cold Lake, Alberta; 2 daughters, Karen Clements of Grand Centre, Alberta & Wanda Plasko of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Service will be Tues. March 5, 1991 at St. John Anglican Church in Grand Centre, Alberta. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
REID, Glen Allen - A prayer service for Ferndale resident Glen Allen Reid, 80, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ferndale's St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jack Buckalew officiating. Cremation will be by Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Reid, of 6609 Olson Road, Ferndale, died Saturday in Bellingham. He was born Dec. 16, 1907, in Milan, Wash. He moved to Whatcom County from Prairie City, Ore., in 1977, and was employed in home repair work. Survivors include his wife Jane G., of the family home; two sons, Melvin of Manderson, Wyo., and Garth of Hermiston, Ore.; his daughter, Jean Church of Raymond; his brother, Walter of Wenatchee; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
REID, Grace N., age 94, passed away Wed. Jan. 27, (1982) in a local nursing home. She is survived by 2 daughters, Betty Keller of Bellingham, Mildred Thompson of Salem, Oregon; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Fri. Jan. 29 at 2:30 in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Bergstrom of the Samish Way Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
REID, Hattie E., age 95, passed away in a local nursing home Tuesday, January 12, 1982. She had resided at 2815 Grant Street and was a member of the Immanuel Bible Church; had resided in Bellingham for the past 67 years & leaves to survive her daughter, Ruth Harkness of Bellingham; 1 brother, J. A. Neiswender of Seattle; 6 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren. Family graveside services will be held Friday, January 15 at 2 p.m. in Bay View Cemetery with Doug Anderson officiating. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chape. [b. Jan. 10, 1887 Morris Co., KS]
REID, Homer D., age 86 of 2107 B St., passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, (1970). Mr. Reid had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Clara M. of the family home; 1 stepson, Glen Skelton of Blaine; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a daughter and son in Chicago. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral home with Rev. Wesley D. Tollefson officiating. Interment Bay View.
REID, Imogene, age 77, a resident of the Leopold Hotel, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Jan. 5, (1952). Mrs. Reid had resided in this community for the past 55 years; was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church and a member and Past Worthy Matron of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O.E.S. Surviving relatives are her husband, Thomas W. at home; one son, Robert Turnbull, of Hood River, Ore.; three grandchildren, and two nephews, Russel A. Reid and Harold Kellar, both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Ellsworth Wilson, pastor of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church, and officers of the Eastern Star Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
REID, Jane G. Wyngaert, age 81, 2075 Vista Drive, Ferndale, passed away at home, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1994. She was born Oct. 26, 1913 at Chinook, WA to Stewart and Callie (Ohler) Church. Her first husband, Joseph E. Wyngaert preceded her in death in March, 1974. She married Glen A. Reid on Nov. 17, 1977 in Ferndale. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1988. Jane had been a local resident since 1916 and worked in food processing for several years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ferndale, St. Mary's Guild, and the Aldergrove Sunshine Club. She had taught needlepoint at Point Roberts and Blaine. Her hobbies were doing needlepoint, fishing and rock collecting. Survivors include daughter, Josephine and husband Dewey Soren, sons, Edward J. Wyngaert and wife Fran, Jim Wyngaert and wife Dianne, John Wyngaert and wife Margaret, all of Ferndale, WA; Louis Wyngaert and wife Darlene of Custer; brothers, Albert Church of Oregon, Harold Church of Long Beach, WA, Ernest Church of Sumner, WA, Joseph Church of Walla Walla, WA, Jim Church of Dayton, WA, sister-in-law, Mrs. Cecil Church (Opal) of Chinook, WA, sisters, Evelyn Larson, Geraldine Comstock, both of Oregon, 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be offered by Fr. Brian McGovern on Monday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ferndale, with burial to follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
REID, John E., age 89, of 3930 Q St., Anacortes, passed away in an Anacortes rest home Tuesday, Oct. 13, (1959). Mr. Reid had formerly resided at Rt. No. 2, Everson, for 27 years and had made his home in Anacortes for the past two years. He was with the Reid Boiler Works from 1904 to 1925; was a sulphite cook at the Anacortes Pulp Mill from 1925 to 1932. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence. Survivors are his widow, Almira, at home and one son, John R. Reid, of Anacortes. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Services will be conducted by Pastor E. M. Bremer, Friday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence.
REID, John Raymond, age 92 of Bellingham, passed away Tues., May 9, 2006. He was born September 6, 1913, in Bellingham to John and Almira (Williams) Reid. He earned both his Bachelor's in Education from Pacific Lutheran University and his Master's from Western Washington University. Following college, John began his teaching career in elementary education and served n the U.S. Navy during WWII. Following the war, he returned to teaching and worked primarily in administration in the Anacortes School District. John was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church and also a member of the American Legion. John was a loving son to his mother, a fine Christian gentleman and a friend to all who knew him. He financially sponsored two children in South America for many years. John is survived by relatives Robert Reid of Bellingham and Dan Schuler of Broomfield, CO. He is also survived by close friends, Rev. Carl Fischer, Mal Walton, Faith Imbach, Margaret Johnson, Denny Hillard and many neighbors and other good friends, especially those at Lynden Manor. Graveside Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery on Fri., May 19, at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REID, Joseph MacEwen - Funeral services for Joseph MacEwan Reid, of 4502 E. Oregon St., will be Friday March 1 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with The Rev. Donel G. McClellan, First Congregational Church officiating. Ritualistic rites by Officers of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F&AM. Cremation. Mr. Reid passed away Feb. 26, 1985. He is survived by his wife Mary; 1 son, Bruce J. Reid of Seattle; 1 daughter Sheilah M. Reid-Skoczenski of City; sister Cecily Arnott of City; 2 nieces & 1 nephew. A longtime Bellingham resident Mr. Reid was an employee of the Reid Boiler Works Inc., for 51 years. He was a member of BPOE Lodge No. 194; Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F & AM; Scottish Rite Bodies; Nile Temple; Northwest Nile Shrine Club; Order of the Amaranth, Bellingham Court No. 25; member of International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local No. 709; American Cancer Society, Fourth Corner Laryngectomie Club. Jones Funeral Home & Crematorium.
REID, Margaret M., age 83, of 2909 Victor St., passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Feb. 12, (1962). Mrs. Reid had been a 41-year resident of this community and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Strathaven, Scotland, was also a member of the Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O.E.S., and Bellingham Court No. 25 Order of Amaranth. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Sidney Arnott of Bellingham; one son, Joseph M. Reid, also of Bellingham; five grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Reid of Bellingham, also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
REID, Metta O., age 92, of 403 13th St., passed away Feb. 14, 1990 in Bellingham. She was born April 9, 1897 in Arvada, CO, and moved to Lynden in 1907 with her parents George & Sophie Oltman. Mrs. Reid was past president of the Visiting Nurse Assoc., and past president of the Orthopedic Assoc., both of Bellingham; member of the Edgemoor Garden Club, Kings Daughters, The Aftermath, Bellingham Yacht Club & Bellingham Golf & Country Club, and a longtime member of St. James Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Reid was preceded in death by her husband Burg Reid in 1947 and also by 8 sisters & 1 brother. She is survived by 3 children, Lois R. & husband James Grinstead of Shelbyville, IN, Robert G. & wife Jean Reid, formerly of Bellevue, now residing in Bellingham, Virginia R. Barrick of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Private family memorial services will be held at St. James Presbyterian Church. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium with urn burial at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
REID, Myrtle Etta age 88, of 1224 Cornwall Ave. B'ham passed away Mon. July 10, 1989. Formerly of Stockton & Glendale, CA she had been a resident of B'ham for the past 74 yrs. She was a retired legal secretary & had been a member of Native Daughters of the Golden West & America Legion Auxiliary 8 et 40. She is survived by 1 nephew Jack & wife Barbara Griffin of Ferndale; 1 niece Janet & husband Dewey Houston of B'ham; 3 grand-nephews Ken Stringfellow of Seattle, Mark & Dan Griffin both of CA; 3 cousins Ruth Roberts, Maude Moen, Floralice McKay all of CA. No services will be held. Cremation at Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
REID, Ralph M., age 71, of 1413 Birch Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 14, (1954). Mr. Reid had resided in this community for the past 15 years and previously had lived in Seattle and Everett. He was a re tired bookkeeper for the Pacific American Fisheries and the Bristol Bay Packing Company, and was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Bellingham Lodge No. 56. Surviving relative include his wife, Mrs. Grace M. Reid at the family home; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Keeler of Route 5, Bellingham, Mrs. Evelyn Hutchinson of Everett, and Mrs. Mildred Thompson of Brooks, Ore.; six grandchildren, and two brothers, Fred Reid of Miami, Florida, and James of Cleveland, Ohio. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, Thursday, March 18, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
REID, Robert A., age 85, of 905 15th Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 12, (1955). Mr. Reid had been a resident of this community for the past 53 years; had been associated with the Reid Bros. Boiler Works; was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church, Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A. M., Hesperus Commandery No. 8, Knights Templar, life member of the Shrine, Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks, and the Bellingham Rotary Club. Surviving relatives are one son, Russell E., at home; two grandsons, Robert Elwood Reid and Russell Jonas Reid; one great-granddaughter, Christine Reid; two brothers, Thomas W., of Bellingham and John, of Lawrence. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson and the Hesperus Commandery Friday, May 16th at 1:30 p.m. Entombment to follow in Bay View Abbey.
REID, Robert Victor, age 20 years, of Route 1, Everson, passed away at a local hospital, Monday morning, June 16, (1947) following an automobile accident. He had lived his entire life in the Everson district, and was employed by the Blue Mountain Logging Company. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reid, Route 1, Everson; two brothers, Rex and Frank Jr. of the home; ten sisters, Carol Reid, Santa Cruz, Calif., Mrs. Virginia Silveira, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Pola Short, Renton, Wash., Mrs. Sharon DeLange, Seattle, Alice, Delores, Bonita, Wilma, Donna and Norma, all of the home; the maternal grandfather, Thomas Cline, Route 1, Everson; and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Thursday, June 19, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Richardson officiating. Interment in Goshen Cemetery.
REID, Russell E., 62, president of the Reid Boiler Works, Inc., pioneer South Side firm and a former city councilman, died Wednesday (Dec. 18, 1957) morning in St. Joseph's Hospital. He had been seriously ill for several months. Son of Robert A. Reid, one of the founders in 1888 of the Reid Boilers Works. Russell Reid was born in Missoula, Mont., when his parents returned to that state for a short time. He was 2 years old when the family moved back to Bellingham and had lived in this city since. After graduating from Fairhaven High School he attended the State Normal School, now Western Washington College, and later went into the family business. An athlete in his school days, he was captain of the Normal School basketball team and football team. He also had musical ability and played violin in Madame Enberg's orchestra years ago. Mr. Reid was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F&AM, of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194, attended St. James Presbyterian Church and was a past member of Rotary.
He was elected to the Bellingham city council in December, 1937, and served four two-year terms on the council, 1938 1945. Mr. Reid is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel Reid, at the home, 905 15th St.; two sons, Robert E. Reid of Seattle and Russell J. Reid of Bellingham; and five granddaughters, Christine, Georgine, Susan, Barbara and Karen Reid, in Seattle. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence of St. James Church and officers of the Fairhaven Lodge. Burial in Bay View cemetery will follow.REID, Stanley, age 74 years, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, February 9, (1949). Mr. Reid had lived in Bellingham for the past 45 years and was a retired boilermaker and farmer. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and leaves to survive his widow, Hattie, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Aleen Burell, of Seattle, Mrs. Gus Andrews, of Kellogg, Idaho, and Mrs. Ruth Harkness, of Bellingham; two sons, T. E. of Raymond, and O. L. of Seattle; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; three brothers, R. A. and T. W., of Bellingham, and J. E., of Everson. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Saturday, February 12, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
REID, Thomas W., formerly of 1224 Cornwall Ave., age 87, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Jan. 15, (1957). Mr. Reid had resided in this community the past 68 years, had founded the Reid Boiler Works, was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A. M.; Hesperus Commandery No. 8; Scottish Rite Bodies, and a life member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O.E. Surviving relatives include a brother, John at Lawrence; a step-son, Robert Turnbull of Agate Beach, Ore.; three nephews, Tom Reid of Raymond, Wash., Raymond Reid of Lawrence, and Russell E. Reid of Bellingham, and one niece, Mrs. Hattie Reid of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg and officers of Hesperus Commandery No. 8, Friday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
REID, Woodrow William, Pvt., age 20 at the time he was killed in action in the Philippine area, in 1945. The remains will be received by the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, Wednesday, February 16. Private Reid is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawwrence R. Reid, of Blaine; two sisters, Mrs. Freida Melhart, of Bellingham, and Miss Arlene Reid, of Olympia; also a grandfather, Mrs. Paul Pruneau, of Alberta, Canada. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 18, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Arthur Hanson officiating. The Peace Arch Post No. 86 of the American Legion will be in charge of burial services. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
REID, William, age 72 years, of 2909 Victor Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, July 21st, (1952) following an extended illness. Mr. Reid had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 32 years and had been employed by the Bellingham Coal Mine during that time. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Coal Miners Union. Mr. Reid is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons, Joseph, of Bellingham, and Douglas, of Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Cecily Arnott, of this city; three grandchildren, Margaret Jean Arnott, also of this city; Douglas and Sandra Reid of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Mrs. Jean Kamp and one brother, James Reid, both of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 23, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. C. Ellsworth Wilson, pastor of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
REID, William Rolland, age 47, educator, author & musician. Resided at W3211 Cleveland Ave., Spokane, WA. Born July 25, 1932 Wenatchee, WA, died Oct. 9, 1979. Spokane WA Teacher at Mary Walker School District, Springdale, WA for the past 7 yrs. Long time resident of Bellingham. Member of American Musicological Society & member of Phi Mu Alpha Brotherhood. Graduated from Western Washington State College, 1958, received further degrees in music from San Jose State, University of Oregon, University [of] Calif., Santa Barbara & Washington State. Survived by wife Mrs. Porta LaRae, Spokane, parents Mr. & Mrs. Samuel J. Buchanan, B'ham, son William R. Reid, Jr. & grandson Johnathan N. Reid.
REIJM, Jake, age 56, resident of 1680 Jolly Rd., Burlington died at United General Hospital, Fri. April 17, (1981). He was born in Rotterdam, Holland Dec. 20, 1924. The son of Teunus & Margaretha Reijm. He immigrated to Calif. in 1953, living at Artisia for 7 years. in 1961 he settled in Clearlake & moved to Burlington in 1963. He married Adriana Verburg in Holland April 2, 1947, She preceded him in death in 1966. He married Betty L. VanEsch in Mt. Vernon, March 31, 1967. Mr. Reijm had been self employed throughout his life in dairy farming. He was a member of the Alger Christian Reform Church & at this time was Wash. State Dairy Federation Director for Skagit County. Survivors are his wife Betty of Burlington; children, Mary Vander Pol in New Jersey; Tom Reijm & Elizabeth Wiles, both of Mt. Vernon; Minetta McDonald of Bellingham; Adri Reijm, Pat Wendland, Wilma Vander Wal, Jackie Reijm, Kenneth Reijm, Debbie Vander Wal, Richard Vander Wal, Bob Reijm, Bill Reijm & Rosie Reijm, all of Burlington; sisters, Alice Koolhaas, Janna Dewit, Janny Moerman; 6 brothers, Jan, Adrianus, Cornelius, Teunus, Maas, Gys Reijm, all in Holland; stepmother Guus Verner in Holland; 9 grandchildren; nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held in the First Christian Reform Church in Mt. Vernon, April 20, Mon. at 11 a.m. with pastor Ed Hommes officiating. Concluding services & interment will follow in Hawthorne Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.
REILLY, Art, age 66, of 4149 Northwest Road, Bellingham, passed away at home, Au. 23, 1990. He was born August 16, 1924 in Bellingham and had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County; was a 1942 graduate of Bellingham High School; attended Western Washington College of Education; served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean War when his Marine Reserve Unit was re-activated; and was the owner/operator of the Squalicum Harbor Marine Station. He is survived by his wife, Sally, of 42 years; 4 daughters, Becky and husband Paul Simplot, Erin and husband Ron Otis, Kelli Reilly, Shannon and husband Brian Feathers; 5 grandchildren: Brett and Rian Simplot, Travis and Jessica Silvers, Denielle Feathers, all of Bellingham; 1 brother, George and wife Sally Reilly of Ferndale; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family services will be held with burial at Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. Steve Sallis will officiate. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REILLY, Bryan James, age 39, of Prosser. He was killed in a fall from a tree he was pruning in his yard. Mr. Reilly was born in Bellingham Jan. 25, 1936 and passed away November 23, (1975). He was raised in the Ferndale Community where he was well-known in 4-H Club work. He was a 1954 graduate of Ferndale High School. Survivors include his widow, Janet; 2 sons, James and Maurice and a daughter, Patricia, all of the family home in Prosser. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Reilley of Anacortes; two sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Colleen) Lauderback and Mrs. Kenneth (Macushla) Jacot, of Anacortes. He is also survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Laura Lind of Bellingham and three nieces and one nephew. Also there are four uncles and five aunts including Roe and Bernard Beatty, both of Blaine, Maurice Reilly of Bellingham and Mrs. Lyle Hunter of Ferndale. Funeral services were conducted by the Flint Funeral Home in Prosser.
REILLY, Dorris B., 87, of Anacortes died Sunday, Feb. 27, 1994, at her home. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church, 22nd and H Avenues, Anacortes. The Rev. Jim Clarke will officiate. Mrs. Reilly was born Nov. 11, 1906, to Dave and Laura Beatty in Custer. She obtained her teaching certificate from Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University. She taught school in several of the small county schools before she married James B. Reilly of Ferndale in 1933. They had three children and operated a farm on the Matz Road in Ferndale. In 1956, the family moved to Stanwood and she taught school there until the early 1970s. When she retired from teaching she and her husband moved to Anacortes. She ws a member of the national Grange, a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge and the American Association of Retired Teachers. She loved gardening, listening to talking books and was especially grateful for Meal On Wheels volunteers who visited her daily. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982, and son, Bryan J. Reilly in 1975. Survivors include daughters Colleen Lauderback and Macushla Jacot, both of Anacortes; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes.
REILLY, Francesca, 114-month-old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Reilly of Ferndale, Wash., passed away suddenly at the family residence on Monday, March 3, (1958). Francesca was member of the St. Joseph's Church of Ferndale. Besides her parents, she leaves to survive four brothers, George Jr., Michael, Patrick, Joseph; two sisters, Virginia and Stephanie, all of the family home; her grandmothers, Mrs. Nellie Brand and Mrs. William Erchinger, both of Bellingham; her grandfather, Herbert Purdy of Fortson; one aunt, Mrs. Mary Jane Hammer, Arlington; one uncle, Arthur Reilly of Bellingham. Also numerous other relatives. Rev. Fr. Joseph C. Dakin will celebrate the Mass of the Angels on Thursday, March 6, at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church in Ferndale. Interment in Babyland, Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
REILLY, George W., age 54 years, of 2316 Kulshan Street, passed way Tuesday evening, September 30, (1947) at the Veterans hospital in Roseburg, Oregon, following a lingering illness. Mr. Reilly had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-eight years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, William Mathews No. 1585. He is survived by two sons, George William, and Arthur Michael, both of he city; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Weaver, city, Mrs. Harry Finn, Toronto, Canada, Mrs. Florence Spencer, Montreal, Canada, and Mrs. Alice Blanche Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, and one brother, John Patrick Reilly, of Toronto, Canada; three grandchildren, an uncle, Dr. M. T. Dalton, of Seattle, and many other relatives. Rosary will be said Thursday evening, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem high mass will be sung Friday, October 3, at 9 a.m. with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, celebrant. Interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
REILLY, George W., Sr. age 76 of Ferndale, lifetime Whatcom County resident, went to be with the Lord on Sunday night, October 26, 1997, at his family home in Ferndale. George W. Reilly, Sr. was born August 9, 1921 in Bellingham, WA. His father was George W. Reilly and mother Anna T. (Olson) Reilly. George attended Assumption School through the eighth grade, and then attended Bellingham High School through the twelfth grade but in lieu of graduating from high school he went to work for the ship yard during the war years. He went to work with Georgia Pacific Corp. in 1947 where he was employed until the early 1980's when he retired. On August 15, 1942 he married his high school sweetheart Sally A. Purdy. They resided in Ferndale where they raised and enjoyed their family of eight children. His hobbies included collecting antiquities, gardening, raising special breed of chickens and rabbits and especially enjoyed his cocker spaniel "Pudge." Mr. Reilly is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Sally A. Reilly; sons and daughters-in-law, George W. Reilly III, of Bellingham, Michael E. Reilly of Ferndale, Patrick and Barbara Reilly of Ferndale, Joseph B. and Shirley Reilly of Ephrata, WA; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Jim Weisenburger of Lynden, Stephanie and Gary Curtiss of Nome, AK, Lisa Reilly of Ferndale; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mary Jane and Jim Butler; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his only brother, Arthur E. Reilly; daughter Francesca Adriane Reilly, and grandson Marcus James Reilly. A Funeral Service will be held October 30, 10:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tim Sauer officiating, graveside service will follow. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
REILLY, James Bryan, 75, of Anacortes, a former Whatcom County resident, died Thursday (April 22, 1982) in Island Hospital. He was born July 21, 1906, in Ferndale, and attended school there. He farmed in the Ferndale are for 32 years before moving to Stanwood, where he worked for Twin City Foods for 15 years. He retired in 1971 and moved to Anacortes in 1973. He was a member of Summit Park Grange 261, was past master of Stillaguamish Grange and of Orchard Grange in Whatcom County, was a member of state and national Granges, was a 25-year leader of 4-H and was a lifetime member of National Holstein Association. He is survived by his wife Dorris, two daughters, two brothers, five sisters and seven grandchildren. His son, Bryan, died in 1975. Vigil services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Anacortes. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Arrangements are by Evans & Engdahl Funeral Home, Anacortes.
REILLY, Jeanette, age 82, 5318 Northwest Road, Bellingham, passed away at home Saturday, April 23, 1994. She was born on April 4, 1912 in Central Lake, Michigan to William and Effie O'Dell and has been a Whatcom County resident for 34 years and lived 32 years in Seattle. She married John T. Reilly on Nov. 27, 1934 in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985 and by a daughter Myrna Willanger in 1986. Mrs. Reilly was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, White Center Eagle's Lodge #2568 of Seattle. She is survived by daughters Maureen and husband Charles Johnson of Flora, IN, Peggy and husband Larry Schumacher, Suzanne and husband Arthur Hearron, and Patricia Reilly, all of Seattle, Janice and husband Thomas Rogerson of Mountlake Terrace; a brother W. C. "Bill" O'Dell of Deming; a sister Louise Park of Silver Springs, MD; 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mrs. Reilly will be greatly missed by her family whom she dearly loved. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Moles Funeral Home on Thursday April 28, 7-8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday, Apr. 29, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Brian McGovern officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.REILLY, John T. age 77, of 4571 Decatur Dr., Ferndale, passed away in B'ham on Wed., Aug. 7th, (1985). He was born in Bellingham, WA, July 13, 1908 & was a Whatcom County resident for 45 years. He had also been a resident of Seattle for 32 years. He belonged to the White Center Eagles Lodge No. 2568 of Seattle, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ferndale & was active in community activities. He was a descendant of the Matz pioneer family. He leaves to survive his wife Jeanette; 6 daughters, Maureen & husband Charles Johnson of Flora, Indiana, Peggy & husband Larry Schumacher of Seattle, Myrna Willanger of Seattle, Suzanne & husband Arthur Hearron of Seattle, Janice & husband Thomas Rogerson of Mountlake Terrace, Patricia Newell of Mercer Island; 5 sisters, Mary Ruthruff of Portland, OR, Cecelia Sabo of Arlington, Pauline Doerflinger of Kingston, WA, Loretta Hunter of Ferndale, Patricia Crosby of Anacortes; brother Maurice Reilly of B'ham; 20 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives & many close friends. Vigil prayer services will be held at the Chapel of Moles Funeral Home Sunday, August 11th at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church Monday, Aug. 12th at 10 a.m., Father Jack Buckalew officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
REILLY, Josephine S., age 78, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, (1958) in an Anacortes hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Reilly had been a resident of the Ferndale community her entire lifetime and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mary Ruthruff of Portland, Mrs. Cecilia Sabo of Arlington, Mrs. Pauline Veenhuizen of Seattle, Mrs. Loretta Hunter of Ferndale, Mrs. Patricia Crosby of Anacortes; three sons, James of Stanwood, John of Seattle, Maurice of Lynden; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie McCartin of Bellingham; 28 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. in Ferndale. Holy mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday, Aug. 21, at 9 a.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.
REILLY, Marcus James, the infant son of Pat and Barbara Reilly of Ferndale, died Saturday (Jan. 21, 1984) in Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle. The child was born Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Bellingham. Besides the parents, survivors include the child's maternal grandparents, Cecil and Pat Brooks of Bellingham, and paternal grandparents, George and Sally Reilly of Ferndale. Family services will be held this week under the direction ofo Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
REILLY, Sally E., age 70, of Bellingham, passed away Wed., Dec. 17, 1997, at home. She was born Oct. 14, 1927, in Bellingham to Elfred and Della (DeMaan) Place and had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She married Arthur E. Reilly on Sept. 11, 1948, in Bellingham, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 1990. Mrs. Reilly graduated from Western Washington State College of Education with an R.N. Degree in Nursing. She enjoyed playing pinochle, traveling, and was a humanitarian involved with children and animal rights. Her family was very special to her. Survived by 4 daughters, Rebecca Simplot & husband Paul, Erin Davidson, Kelli Reilly & fiancé Michael Balzer, and Shannon Feathers & husband Brian all of Bellingham; brother, Verdun Place & wife Sunny of Bellingham; sister-in-law, Mrs. George Reilly of Ferndale; grandchildren, Dana Place of Manhattan Beach, CA, Brett Simplot, Rian Barnes, Travis Silvers all of Bellingham, Jessica Silvers of Tucson, AZ, Danielle Feathers of Bellingham, Braden Feathers of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Sun., Dec. 21, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Burial will be on Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park.
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