WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     SI - SIL

SIBILLIA, Lillian M., age 81, of Blaine, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 1991. Born May 21, 1909 in Minot, North Dakota to Pearl and Lydia Grasser, she married Lawrence Sibillia October 7, 1934 in Wapato, WA; the family moved to Walla Walla, WA in 1945. Mr. Sibillia preceded her in death in 1985 and that same year she moved to Blaine to be near her son and his family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and flowers were the main loves of her life. Sewing and fishing were lifetime hobbies. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Walla Walla. Survived by 1 son, Jerry and wife Hazel Sibillia of Blaine; 3 granddaughters, Tonie and husband Wade Marlow of Bellingham, Coleen and husband Dean Anderson of Bellingham, Laura and Kim Gauthier of Enumclaw, WA; 5 great-grandchildren, Jerry, Tyler and Kristin Anderson, all of Bellingham, Valerie and Karmen Gauthier of Enumclaw, WA; 2 brothers, Willard Grasser of Vancouver, WA and Frank Shaw of California; nieces and nephews. Private family interment Mt. View Cemetery, Walla Walla, WA. Local arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

SIBLEY, Bertha May McIlroy, age 84 of Oroville, WA, formerly of Mt. View, died Thurs., Sept. 15, 1994 at the North Valley Nursing Home in Tonasket, WA. Born Jan. 30, 1910 in Bellingham, WA to Ralph & Josephine McIlroy. She attended West Mountain View and Ferndale schools, graduating in 1928. Following graduation, she trained as a telephone operator also did domestic work in the area. On May 9, 1935 she married Joseph C. Sibley in Bellingham, WA. For many years, she and her husband farmed near Ferndale; they also worked for the Red Top Nursery. Her husband Joseph preceded her in death in 1947. Bertha lived in Mountain View until 1966, she then moved to Oroville, WA to be near a son. In 1991, due to ill health, she entered the North Valley Nursing Home in Tonasket, WA. Survived by four sons; Michael and wife Kay of Oroville, WA, Herb and Betty of Pendleton, OR, Irvin and Betty of Kingston, WA, and Otto and Rosalee of Port Orchard, WA. Two sisters, Nora Sibley, of Ferndale and Laura Willox of Bellingham. Also 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by; 2 infant children, 2 brothers and a grandson. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1994, 2:00 p.m. at the Greenacres Memorial Park Cemetery in Ferndale, WA. Viewing for family and friends will be at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Greenacres.

SIBLEY, Gerald Arthur, age 17, of Route 2, Ferndale, passed away Sunday, January 7, (1951) as the result of an accident. Gerald had been a resident of the Ferndale community his entire life and was a member of the Junior Class at Ferndale High School. Surviving relatives include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sibley; two sisters, Geynelle and his twin, Geraldine, both at home; two grandmothers, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Ralph McIlroy of Ferndale; numerous other relatives. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale, Saturday, January 13, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

SIBLEY, Joseph C., age 43 years, resident of Ferndale, Route 2, for the past sixteen years, passed away at his home Monday morning, June 2, (1947). Survivors are the widow, Bertha; four sons, Otto, Florida; Irvin, U.S. navy, Herbert and Michael, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Kernow, Portland, Mrs. Stella Larson, of California; two brothers, James, in Ferndale, and Donald in Mount Vernon. Funeral services will be conducted at Monroe's Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Friday, June 6, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

SIBLEY, Luther Willard, age 69 of 505 Tucker St., Friday Harbor, passed away Monday, April 3, 1978. Mr. Sibley had been a resident of Friday Harbor for the past 18 months, formerly living in California, and was a retired rancher. He is survived by his wife, Juanita L. Sibley. Funeral services were held Wed. April 5 at 11:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

SICKLER, Alfreda Fredlund, age 59, Sedro Woolley resident since 1939, died at United General Hospital Sunday, Oct. 29, (1978) following a long illness. Born Nov. 23, 1918 in Mount Vernon, she lived much of her young girlhood in Saxon area until she married Grant Sickler in 1939, when she moved to Sedro Woolley. She was a member of Cyrene Chapter, Order of Eastern Star and a Girl Scout leader. Surviving are her husband, Grant; three daughters, Lorraine Reinke of Miami, Florida, Geri Heino of Issaquah, and Margie Groves of Bremerton; two sisters, Carol Kincl of Seattle and Roberta Ostrom of Sedro Woolley; three brothers, Gordon Fredlund of Burlington, Hal Fredlund of Lynnwood and Al Fredlund of Mount Vernon; seven grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Lemley Chapel in Sedro Woolley with the Rev. Carlos Shafer, of Mount Vernon, officiating, followed by interment in Sedro Woolley IOOF Cemetery.

SICKLES, Walter M., 69, of Bellingham died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999. He was born Dec. 1, 1929, to Robert and Viola (Gatzmeyer) Sickles in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Mr. Sickles was a retired chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy and a Bellingham resident since 1973. He is survived by daughters Elizabeth Kline of Ephrata, Kathleen Wiggins of Bellingham, Denise Connors of Phoenix, Ariz., and Angela Salgado of Ferndale brothers Charles Sickles of Colorado Springs, Colo., and William Sickles of Hyattsville, Md. his former wife, Dolores Dominguez of Ferndale eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

SICKLESTEEL, Charles L., age 75 years, late of 3712 Northwest Avenue, passed away Monday, November 11, (1946). Mr. Sicklesteel came to Whatcom County in 1893 and was a fisherman and farmer. He is survived by one brother, Dr. George Sicklesteel, of Mount Vernon, Wash., and one nephew, Jack, also of Mount Vernon. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where service will be conducted by Rev. A. A. Hamilton, Thursday, November 14 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Lynden Cemetery.

SICKLESTEEL, Ella, age 93, died Oct. 25, (1979) in Mt. Vernon. She came to Lynden in 1903 and married George Sicklesteel Oct. 18, 1908 in Bellingham. He preceded her in death in 1956. She had been a resident of Mt. Vernon since 1921. Survivors included a son, Jack L. Sicklesteel of Mt. Vernon; 1 grandson; 2 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews. Funeral services Saturday Oct. 27, First Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, at 3 p.m. Burial Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements by the Kern Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

SIDDLE, Anne M. - Long-time Ferndale resident Anne May Siddle, 92, of 5124 Elder Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1992, in Bellingham. She was born May 2, 1899, in Cambridge, Ohio, to Andrew and Sarah Campbell. She married John W. Siddle in 1922 in Cambridge. He died in November 1982. She had lived in Ferndale since 1924. Mrs. Siddle was a member of the United Church of Ferndale; Ferndale Chapter 223, Order of Eastern Star; and the Ferndale Senior Center Jet Oldsters. Survivors include her daughters June Amundson of Ferndale; Sarah Palmer of Seattle and Phyllis Siddle of Riverside, Calif.; her son David Siddle of Salt Lake City, Utah; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Friday in Moles Funeral Home Chapel, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. The Rev. Richard Wyanski will officiate. Private family burial services will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

SIDDLE, John W., (Jack) age 82 of 2186 Siddle Street, Ferndale, passed away at home Saturday, November 6, 1982. Jack had been a resident of Ferndale since 1925; was a member of the United Church of Ferndale; a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge; member and Past Master of the Ferndale Lodge, No. 264, F & AM; member of the Scottish Rite; Past Patron of the Ferndale Eastern Star; member of Ferndale Jet Oldsters; Past President of the Old Settlers Association; and had been active in community affairs for many years. He is survived by his wife, Anne of Ferndale; 1 son, David Siddle of San Lus Potosi, Mexico; 3 daughters; June & her husband Ray Amundson of Ferndale; Sarah Lou & her husband Edwin Palmer of Seattle; Phyllis Siddle of Riverside California; 1 sister, Ada Dearth of Lore City, Ohio; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins Wednesday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the United Church of Ferndale. Ritualistic graveside services will be performed by the Ferndale Lodge, No. 264, F & AM at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [b. Aug. 2, 1900 Stanley, England]

SIDEN, Edwin Anton, age 84, died at home Tues., March 11, 1997 following a short illness. He was born April 19, 1912 to Anton & Julia (Tack) Siden on the mailboat between Lummi Island and Bellingham. A graduate of Bellingham High School, he married Elnora Graham on Sept. 21, 1934 in Bellingham. He was skilled in electrical and refrigeration repairs, working first in Mount Vernon, Wenatchee and then back to Bellingham working for Thiel and Welter. He later became manager of the appliance repair department at Columbia Valley, a division of Georgia Pacific until his retirement. Mr. Siden was a devoted member of the Bellingham Advent Christian Church, serving on the board of trustees for several years. He also served as host for Tues. Bible Study, the Men's Bible Group, and the Thursday Men's Prayer Group. A 50 year member of the Masons, he was a life member of the Nile Temple and a member of AARP. He served as an active member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve, and was discharged in 1945. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time at Waldron Island and Lost River cabins which he helped construct. He also enjoyed traveling and taking several trailer trips throughout the United States with his wife and cousins, Frank and Roberta Tack. He was a "frequent flyer" with son David, once vacationing throughout Baja Mexico. Mr. Siden was preceded in death by his wife Elnora, two brothers, Wilfred and Gordon, and a grandson, Patrick Siden. Survived by sons, David & wife Bonnie Siden, Richard & wife Carol Siden; daughters, Julie Cummins, Katherine & husband Charles Lawrence all of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren, Michael & Joyce Siden, Colleen & husband Richard Miller, Trevor & Raney Siden, Brenda & husband Dana Nelson and Greg Russell all of Bellingham, Steven & wife Diana Russell, Lynn & husband Bill Engelhardt all of Medical Lake, WA; Connie & husband Paul Wachter and Christina Lawrence, all of New Bern, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Brent & Hailey Siden, Danielle Nelson, Vincent Russell, Kourtney Pope, all of Bellingham; Amanda, Steven and Miricle Russell of Newport, WA, Erick Wachter of New Bern, N.C.; sister Winifred Rudd; sister-in-law, Altha Siden; brothers-in-law, Stanley and Gordon Graham, all of Bellingham; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Siden was a "doer", constantly helping those in need and was the person who kept his church in shape in a mechanical ways. A compassionate deeply caring and loving individual, he was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed greatly by his family and his many loyal friends made throughout his days spent on this earth. Memorial Services will be held, Friday, March 14, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at the Advent Christian Church with the Rev.'s David Crook and Al Currier officiating. Cremation with burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

SIDEN, Elnora Elizabeth - Born to Howard and Cora Graham near Bellingham November 28, 1914, died in [a] local hospital August 8, 1992. Attended local schools and a graduate of Whatcom High School. Married Edwin Siden September 21, 1934. Survived by her husband of the family home, 1700 Humboldt St., Bellingham; four children, David and wife Bonnie of Bellingham, Julie Cummins of Spokane, Katherine and husband Charles of Bellingham, Richard and wife Carol of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren and 8 grandchildren; brothers, Standley Graham, Howard and Gordon Graham, all of Bellingham and numerous other relatives including Leora Gallanger of Oregon, a favorite cousin. Membership: First Advent Christian Church, Women's Home and Foreign Mission Society, and served as weekly bible study hostess. Member of Maple Leaf Chapter #58 Order of Eastern Star and of the Daughters of the Nile. Enjoyments: Knitting, crocheting, sewing, flying with her son Dave, traveling throughout the United States, spending vacations on Waldron Island and at Lost River. She will be greatly missed by her husband and family and many friends. Participation in life, especially these past years following retirement brought many pleasures to her, and from her to those she loved and cared for. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2:00 p.m. at Advent Christian Church, 2100 Broadway, Bellingham, with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

SIDEN, Gordon J., 70, of 2301 H St., a lifetime resident of Bellingham, died Monday (Aug. 21, 1989) in a Bellingham nursing home. At the family's request, no services will be held. Ashes will be buried in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Siden was born Feb. 8, 1919, in Bellingham. He was an appliance repairman for Columbia Valley Lumber, an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Altha; a daughter, Barbara Richey of Fruitland, Idaho; a brother, Ed Siden of Bellingham; a sister, Winifred Rudd of Bellingham; and one grandchild. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

SIDEN, Hilma J., age 54 years, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, May 20, (1945). Mrs. Siden was here from Rockford, Ill., visiting at Beach, Lummi Island. Deceased was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Rockford and leaves the following survivors: Three sons, Evert, Jean and Kenneth; two daughters, Dorothea Johnson and Betty Jane Siden, all at Rockford, Ill., and one brothers, Carl Lewis at Chicago. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth and will be forwarded to Rockford for services and interment.

SIDEN, Julia M., age 65 years of 1905 James Street passed away at the family home Saturday, September 24, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Siden had resided in Bellingham for the past 55 years, was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Altar Society, the Legion of Mary and St. Anne's Circle. Survivors include two son, Edwin A. and Gordon; one daughter, Mrs. Winnifred Rudd, all of this city; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; also three brothers, Joe Tack of Cloverdale, B.C. and Jules and the Rev. Victor Tack, both in Belgium; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said Monday, September 26, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Tuesday, September 27, at 8:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

SIDEN, Patrick Dale, age 19 of 3117 Eldridge, passed away Sat. Nov. 21, (1981). Patrick had been a life resident of Bellingham; a 1980 graduate of Bellingham High School; member of the Adult Recreation basketball & Mt. Baker Ski Association and a member of the Church of the Assumption. He leaves to survive his parents, Mr. & Mrs. David J. Siden; 1 brother Michael; 1 sister, Colleen & her husband David Dupenthanler; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Siden, all of this City. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Fri. Nov. 27 at 12 noon from the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Don Pero officiating. Interment Greenacres. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

SIDWELL, James J., age 37 years, a resident of the Ferndale community since 1929, passed away Sunday, September 16, (1951) in San Francisco, Calif., following a brief illness. Mr. Sidwell was a member of the U. S. Merchant Marine during World War II and for the last two years had been in Saudi Arabia. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Sidwell, of Ferndale; two sisters, Mrs. Martha James, of Seattle, and Mrs. Irene Bakkom of Bellingham; one brother, John Sidwell, of the U.S. Navy; also three nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monnroe Funeral Home Saturday, September 22, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. G. Albertson, officiating. Interment, Enterprise.

SIDWELL, Lucille M., age 88 of Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham on Saturday, March 15, 2003. Mrs. Sidwell was born July 8, 1914 in Beatrice, Nebraska. She was a Ferndale area resident since 1954, moving with Mobil Oil from Torrance, CA. Her warm smile will be deeply missed. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Wayne C. Sidwell in December of 1996. Survivors include her three sons, Bruce Sidwell and his wife Audrey A. of Ferndale, Robert Sidwell and his wife Marlene of Kalama, and Gary Sidwell and his wife Doris of Ferndale; three grandchildren, Steve Sidwell and his wife Katie, Leah and her husband Bob Logan, and Brad Sidwell and his wife Debbie; three great-grandchildren; Derick Conklin Sidwell, Tanner Sidwell and Austin Logan. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

SIDWELL, Mabel, age 95, passed away Mon. Feb. 18, (1985) in Longview. She was born in York County Nebraska, July 29, 1889. She had lived in Ferndale from 1929 to 1974 and in Longview the past 10 years. Survived by 1 son, John P. Sidwell & wife Juanita of Lake Stevens; 2 sisters, Martha J. & husband Grant James of Seattle and Irene M. & husband Orlando Bakkom of Longview; 3 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Thurs. Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

SIDWELL, Oscar J., age 80, of Ferndale, passed away Saturday, August 17, (1963) following an extended illness. Mr. Sidwell had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 34 years. Survived by his wife, Mabel, 2 daughters, Mrs. Martha James of Seattle, Mrs. Irene Bakkom of Bellingham, 1 son John in the U.S. Navy, 3 sisters in California, 1 brother in Nebraska, 3 grandsons. Private services will be conducted Monday, August 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Haygood officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.

SIEFKE, Arthur H., 81 of 4232 Ankar Park Dr., Bellingham, WA, passed away Tues., Aug. 25, 1992 at Alderwood Park Conv. Center. He was born Aug. 16, 1911 at Connell, WA to Henry and Martha Siefke. He came to Whatcom Co. in 1918 with his parents and has lived here except for 18 yrs. at Camano Is. after he retired in 1972 from ONC Freight Co. where he was the dispatcher for 35 yrs. In 1935 he married Leone Byrd in Bellingham, WA. Mr. Siefke was in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943 to 1945. He was past president of F O Eagles #31 and a member for 53 yrs., life member of Elk #194, a member of The VFW #1585, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife Leone Siefke of the family home; a sister Minnie Wahlstrand of Bellingham; 5 god-children, Rob Tiplin, Juliana Tiplin Sleeth, Mark Arthur Tiplin Sr. and Deborah Johansen Neyens; in-laws, Joyce and Bob Tiplin, Edna and Kaare Eckrem and Clark and Betty Byrd; 12 nieces and nephews; 34 great nieces and nephews; 7 great great nieces and nephews. He dearly loved his nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 31, 1992, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Mark Earl officiating and the Rev. John Gibbs will assist. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

SIEFKE, Leone Lois Byrd, age 88, passed away December 25, 2002 at Highland Convalescent Center. She was born April 14, 1914 in White Bluffs, WA to Eula and Julia (Craig) Byrd. She moved with her family to Bellingham in 1924 where she lived most of her life. She lived 15 years on Camano Island and moved back to Bellingham in 1990. Leone married Arthur Siefke in 1935 in Bellingham. He preceded her in death in 1992 after 57 years of marriage. She was a 50-year member of the Eagles Auxiliary serving both as president and district president. She was a long time member of the Eagles Drill Team, a member and past president of St. Anne's Guild and member of Daughters of the King at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Leone was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers Mily Byrd and wife Isabelle and Clark Byrd, three nephews and one niece. She is survived by her sisters, Edna Eckrem of Camano Is., Joyce Tiplin of Bellingham; sisters-in-law, Betty Byrd, Minnie Wahlstrand of Bellingham; nephews, Larry Byrd of Colorado, Rob Tiplin and wife Deanna of Bellevue, Mark Tilin and wife Song Hui of California; special great nephew Mark Tiplin, Jr. of Stafford, VA; nieces, Judy and husband John Johansen of Ferndale, Donna and husband Ken Woolf of Deming, Byrde and husband Lowell Stordahl of Camano Is., Karla and husband Tom Carlson of Mukilteo, Joyce Eckrem of Sacramento, CA, Julie and husband Bill Sleeth of Gig Harbor, Betty and husband Wally Hartness of Mt. Vernon and Gloria Johnson of Desert Hot Springs, CA; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. Leone was a beloved sister and aunt and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be at Westford Funeral Home 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Graveside services will be held at Greenacres Cemetery 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2003 followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Broadway at Eldridge.

SIEFKE, Martha H., age 81, 1106 W. Holly, passed away in a local sanitarium Tuesday, July 13, (1965). Mrs. Siefke had been a resident of this community for the past 47 years. She was a Past Mother of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 31 and a member of the Leisure Time Club. She leaves to survive 1 son, Arthur, city; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Wahlstrand and Mrs. Marge Bellscnner(?), both of city; Mrs. Clara Laurine, Seattle; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Clara Erdman, city; 1 brother, Arthur Kohn, Auburn; many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond E. Pflueger officiating. Interment Greenacres.

SIEFORTH, Edward W., age 51 years, 1015 Eleventh Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, May 22, (1945) following an illness of two weeks. Mr. Sieforth was a member of the Baptist Church in Dalla, Ore., the United Aritisans and the K.O.T.M. in Rickreall, Ore. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Echo Hanssen, Bellingham; one son, Dell Sieforth, Portland, Ore.; four sisters, Miss Nora Sieforth, Dallas, Ore., Mrs. Minnie Fox, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Sadie Muscutt, Tillamook, Ore., and Mrs. Clevie Wells, Tacoma, Wash.; two brothers, George Sieforth, of Salem, Ore., and Andrew of Dallas, Ore.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home, Saturday, May 26, at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

SIEGEL, Christian C. (Chris), age 88 of 212 W. Champion, passed away in a local sanitarium Thursday, May 14, (1964). Mr. Siegel had resided in Bellingham for the past 60 years and was a retired insurance man. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194. He leaves to survive 3 brothers, Conrad J. and George N., both of this city and Walter C. of Seattle; 1 sister, Agnes Ousdahl of Tacoma; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194 Monday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bayview Cemetery.

SIEGEL, Fred W., age 70, of 2911 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, passed away in that city Sunday, December 16, (1951). Mr. Siegel had been a former 48-year resident of this community and was a retired shingleweaver. Deceased was a charter member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and was a member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks and leaves to survive one son, Lt. Raymond W., U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in Portland; two grandchildren; five brothers, Chris C. and Conrad J., both of Bellingham, Henry L. of Everett, Walter C., of Seattle, and George N., of Kelso; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Ousdahl, of Harper, Wash., also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Elvin S. Hansen and officers of the B.P.O. Elks, Wednesday, December 19, at 1:30 p.m.

SIEGEL, George, age 89 of Washington Square, 2500 E St., passed away Feb. 28, (1976). He had been a resident of this community for the past 14 years. Surviving 1 sister, Mrs. Agnes Ousdahl of Tacoma, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday, March 4, 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

SIEGEL, Laura S., age 85, of Kelso, passed away in that city Monday, March 18, (1963). A long time resident of Sumas, Mrs. Siegel had resided in Kelso for the past 32 years and was a charter member of the Glori Die Lutheran Church in Kelso. Survivors are her husband, George at home; two brothers, Samuel Sleasman, of Langlie Prairie, B.C. and Charles Sleasman of Sumas; nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. E. Olsenius Friday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

SIEGEL, Selma, age 77, 2601 Orleans St., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, January 8, (1964). She had resided in Bellingham for the past 75 years and was a member of the Mission Covenant Church. She leaves to survive her husband, Conrad J. Siegel at home; 1 brother, Alvin Nygren of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Mrs. Christine Siegel of Bellingham; Mrs. Anna Yost, Winslow, Washington. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 13, 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray W. Anderson, Pastor, officiating. Interment Bay View.

SIEGFRIED, John P. "Jack" age 68 of 1711 Humboldt St. passed away suddenly in a local hospital Monday, Oct. 1, (1962). Mr. Siegfried had been a life time resident of this community and was a retired log scaler. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Holy Names Society and the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 194. Survived by his wife, Nina, 2 daughters, Mrs. Peter Zuanich of city, Mrs. Thomas Warren of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. 3 grandsons, Taylor Warren in California, Peter and Robert Zuanich; other relatives. Rosary will be said Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem high mass will be sung Thursday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 a.m. within the church of the Assumption. Interment Bay View.

SIEGFRIED, Nina-Belle, age 90, passed away Sun. Oct. 5, 1986 in Bellingham. She had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham & attended the Assumption Catholic Church for many years. She leaves to survive one daughter, Mary Ann Zuanich & husband Peter of Bellingham; 3 grandsons, Taylor Warren of Bellevue, Peter Zuanich of Bellingham & Robert Zuanich of Seattle; 6 great-granddaughters; one great grandson. A daughter, Marjorie Warren preceded her in death. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wed., Oct. 8th at 10 a.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father David Linehan as celebrant. Interment to follow in Bayview Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

SIEMEN, Frieda Agatha, 17, of Blaine, passed away in a Seattle hospital Monday. She was a member of the Whitehorn M. B. Church. Included among the surviving relatives are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Siemen, of Blaine; two brothers, Nick, at Camp Cooke, Calif., and Abe, in Seattle; five [missing line] Lydia Esther, all in Blaine; Helen, in Seattle, and two uncles, John, in Kansas, and Abe, in Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, within the Whitehorn M. B. Church, near Birch Bay, with interment following in Woodlawn Cemetery under direction of Monroe Funeral Home, Ferndale.

SIEMONS, Albert B., age 85 of 2617 Eldridge Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, September 16, (1962). Mr. Siemons was owner and operator of the Siemons Lumber Company, and had resided in this community for the past seventy-one years. Survivors are two brothers, George A.; Frank; one sister, Miss Line (sic) Siemons; numerous nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Anne Armstrong and Mrs. Helen Ossewarde, all of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by Rev. Donald S. Wrigley on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

SIEMONS, Beulah E. - Gravesdie service for Beulah E. Siemons, age 94, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., will be Wed. Dec. 22, at 10 a.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Father John Langlitz officiating. Mrs. Siemons passed away Sun. Dec. 19, 1982. She was the widow of George Siemons who passed away in 1967. She is survived by 1 daughter, Alice Siemons, San Bruno, Calif.; brother, Gerald Elliott of San Francisco; nieces & nephews. She was a lifetime resident of the Eldridge Ave. area. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Oct. 17, 1888 St. John's, NB]

SIEMONS, Frederick G., age 81, of 2927 Plymouth Drive, passed away at home Thursday, October 6, (1955). Mr. Siemons had resided in this community for the past 64 years and was formerly owner and operator of the Siemons Lumber Co. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Eva B. Siemons at home; one daughter, Mrs. Helen A. Ossewarde; one grandson, Frederick N. Ossewarde; three brothers, Albert B., George A. and S. Frank Siemons, all of Bellingham; two sisters, Miss Lina E. Siemons of this city, and Mrs. Agatha Lindner of Chicago; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Forsberg, Oct. 10 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

SIEMONS, George Arthur, 2229 Lynn Street, age 83, passed away at home Wednesday, April 26, (1967). Mr. Siemons was born in Illinois, and had resided in this community the past seventy-six years. He was the owner and operator of the Siemons Lumber and Shingle Co. before retiring. Survivors are his widow Beulah, at home; a daughter, Miss Alice Siemons of San Francisco, Calif., and a sister, Miss Adeline Siemons of this City. Private services were conducted by Rev. Donald R. Mace today, April 28 at 3 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery.

SIEMONS, Henry John, age 76, of 3111 Marine Drive, passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, Jan. 29, (1949). Mr. Siemons had resided in this community for the past 57 years and was a retired lumber and shinglemill operator. Deceased leaves to survive, four brothers, Fred C., Albert B., George A. and S. Frank. all of Bellingham; two sisters, Miss Lina E. Siemons, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Fred Lindner, of Sheffield, Ill., and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. George A. Arthur, Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

SIEMONS, Lila May - Graveside services for Lila May Siemons, of Mountain View, Calif., a former resident of Nooksack, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Siemons, 94, died Wednesday in Mountain View. She was born Feb. 5, 1893, in Nooksack, where she lived until 1957. Survivors include a son, Franklin Siemons of Mountain View; a brother, Dr. Frederick Barron of Santa Barbara, Calif.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

SIEMONS, Meada, age 67, of 202 Flora Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Nov. 11, (1957). Mrs. Siemons had been a 16-year resident of this community and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Frank, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Daphne T. Gedwa of Carmichael, Calif., and Mrs. Evelyn Cantrell of Spokane, Wash.; one son, Cecil, U.S. Army in France, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Johnson of Sumas and Mrs. Daphne Backus and Mrs. Gladys Mullan, both of Marysville. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Calvin Moore, Thursday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

SIEVI, Lue A., age 79, of 2150 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away Wednesday, December 22, (1965). Mr. Sievi was a meat cutter. He was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; WWI Barracks; the 40 et 8, and the Rome Grange. Survivors are his widow, Lena, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack W. and Vera Sievi; one granddaughter, Carol Sievi, all of Modesto, Calif.; two brothers, Antone of Los Angeles, Calif., and Albert of Colville, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Howard C. Evans and Miss Frances Sievi, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. William Friese of Long Beach, Calif., and many nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. Ellis Honaker Tuesday, December 28 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery. Visiting hours Saturday and Sunday 2 until 5 p.m.

SIEVI, Marion of Route 3, Bellingham, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 19, (1949). Miss Sievi had spent her entire lifetime in Bellingham with the exception of ten years when she was teaching school in Los Angeles, California. She had retired about a year ago. Miss Sievi was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include her mother, Mrs. Mary Sievi, Route 3, Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Evans and Mrs. Cecilia Freize, both of Los Angeles, and Miss Frances Sievi, at home; three brothers, Lew Sievi, at home, Albert, of Sacramento, and Anton, of Los Angeles; also numerous other relatives. Rosary will be said at the Church of the Assumption, Friday, January 21, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul, Saturday, January 22, at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Father John McDonnell officiating. Interment will follow at Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

SIEVI, Mary Katherine, age 85, of Route 3, Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, January 17, (1950) following a short illness. Mrs. Sievi had resided in Bellingham for the past 60 years and was a member of the catholic Church of the assumption, the Altar Society and the Legion of Mary. Surviving relatives include three sons, L. A., of Bellingham, A. E., of Sacramento, and A. H., of Los Angeles; three daughters, Miss Frances Sievi, of Bellingham, Mrs. Clara M. Evans, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Cecille Friese, of Long Beach, Calif.; one grandson, Jack Sievi, of Bellingham, and three granddaughters in California. Rosary will be said at the Church of the Assumption, Thursday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday, January 20, at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cermer, celebrant. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

SIGARS, Denzil B. - Retired veterinarian Denzil B. Sigars, 70, of 1081 W. Laurel Road, Ferndale, died Thursday at Mt. Baker Care Center. He was born to Lester and Lillian Sigars on Aug. 23, 1920, in Waco, Mo., where he grew up. He lived during most of his career in Higginsville, Mo. He lived in Whatcom County for 15 years. Dr. Sigars graduated in 1942 from the University of Missouri at Columbia with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He earned his doctor's degree in veterinary medicine at Michigan State University at East Lansing in 1944. He was a veterinarian for 20 years, and was president of a veterinary pharmaceutical company in Higginsville for 10 years. He worked in Whatcom County as a veterinary officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1977 to 1982, when he retired. He was a member of First Christian Church of Bellingham for the past 15 years and a former member of the American Veterinarian Medical Association. He married Eunice Longston on June 20, 1943, in Carl Junction, Mo. She survives him. Other survivors include one son, Denny Sigars of Missoula, Mont.; a daughter, Lucy Sigars of Overland Park, Kan.; two grandchildren; a brother, Keith Sigars of Davie, Fla.; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. The memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church, 495 E. Bakerview Road, with the Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

SIGFUSSON, Frimann K., age 81, of 2909 Cody St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Oct. 18, (1956). Mr. Sigfusson had resided in Bellingham for the past 39 years, was a retired decorating contractor and former pioneer merchant, was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, of the Kara, Icelandic Literary Society, and a charter member of the Icelandic Lutheran Church at Blaine. Surviving relatives include his widow, Josephine, at home; five sons, Sigfus, Theodore, Jennings, Wilbur and Chris Sigfusson; seven daughters, Mrs. Bertha McInness, Mrs. Helga Brown, Mrs. Margaret Kroman, Mrs. Oline Sander, Mrs. Laura Clarke, Mrs. Eleanor Gravem and Mrs. Lucille Willey; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Monday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

SIGFUSSON, Magnus Theodore, Jr., infant 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Magnus T. Sigfusson Sr. of 2528 Orleans St., passed away in a Seattle Hospital Sunday, Oct. 20 (1957). Surviving relatives, other than his parents, are three brothers, Dale C., Frederick F. and Kristinn E. and one sister, Steinun Marie, all of the family home; two grandmothers, Mrs. Rose Lyng and Mrs. F. K. Sifgusson, both of Bellingham, also many aunts and uncles. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

SIGFUSSON, Magnus Theodore, Sr. - A funeral for Magus "Ted" Sigfusson of 3610 Connelly Ave. will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Sigfusson died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1993, in Bellingham. He was 72. Born Jan. 29, 1921, to Frimann and Josephine Sigfusson in Bellingham, he grew up in the Fairhaven area. Mr. Sigfusson was corporate office manager and secretary for Johnson-Lieber Inc. in Seattle for 27 years. He returned to Bellingham in 1985. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Dale Sigfusson of California, Frimann Sigfusson of Tacoma and Kristinn Eirik Sigfusson of Seattle; daughter Steinun Preim of Kent; stepsons Randall Martens Jr. of Bellingham and Alan Selstead of Mountlake Terrace; stepdaughters Charlotte Green and Bonnie Burson, both of Bellingham, Naomi Carlson of Camano Island and Sheila Elliott of Australia; brothers Jennings Sigfusson and Kristinn Sigfusson, both of California; sisters Steinun Kroman of Bellingham, Oline Sander of Everett, Laura Phillips of Virginia and Eleanor Gravem and Lucile Willey, both of Bellingham; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephew and cousins.

SIGFUSSON, S. Kristinn (Kris), of Chico and Pleasanton, Calif., passed away Aug, 24, 1994 in Chico, CA. He was born in Bellingham, WA of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Sigfusson. Reared and schooled in Bellingham and Seattle, WA, he retired as Vice President of Finance and Administration of the Packaging Industries Incorporated of San Leandro, CA. His career lay in Finance, mainly in the Packaging field where he spent many years in San Mateo, Fullerton, and Pleasanton, CA. He leaves to survive his beloved wife Alice; daughter, Cindy; son-in-law David Ennis and two grandchildren; one brother, Wm. Jennings; five sisters, M. Steinun Kroman, Lucile Willey, Eleanor Gravem, all of Bellingham, WA, Laura Clarke Phillips of Fort Belvoir, VA and Oline Sander of Everett. WA., many nieces, nephews and valued friends. His Memorial Services and interment was held in Chico, CA and one soon to be held in Pleasanton, CA. SIGFUSSON, Wilbur F., "Sig" age 56 of 1309 Valley Parkway, passed away Tues. Dec. 30, 1980. Mr. Sigfusson was a member of the Culinary Workers & Bartenders Union Local No. 451; a member of Ferndale Lodge No. 264 F & AM; Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194. He had been an employee of the Horseshoe Cafe for many years and was a former skipper of Pacific American Fisheries and was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. He was born in Bellingham Sept. 24, 1924. He is survived by a son, Kurt J. Sigfusson; a daughter Kristi K. Sigfusson, both City; 5 sisters, Steinun M. Kroman, Eleanor S. Gravem, Lucile S. Willey, all City, Oline S. Sander of Everett, Laura J. Phillips, Bellevue; 3 brothers, Ted M. Sigfusson, Mount Lake Terrace, Wiliiam Jennings Sigfusson, Los Angeles, Calif., S. Kris Sigfusson, Pleasanton, Calif.; several nieces & nephews. Services Fri. Jan. 2 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

SIGLER, Byron Elbert, age 55 of 815 16th St. died Friday, Dec. 30th, 1983. At his request no services will be held. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Sigler was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1928. He had been a Bellingham resident since August of 1983. He received his B.A. & M.F.A. from Tulane University & his P.H.D. from Stanford University. He was an Associate Professor at Western Washington University. He was a veteran of World War II & had been active in the Bellingham Theater Guild. He leaves to survive his wife Eleanor H. Sigler at home; 4 daughters, Kathy Elizabeth Mohebbi, city, Jennifer Ruth Anderson, city, Courtney Leigh Sigler, city & Joanna Holdt Sigler of Anchorage, AK; 2 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Val Gordon Sigler, Robert Dean Sigler, David Brent Sigler, all of Chillicothe, Ohio. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

SIGLER, Eleanor Holdt, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 1993 in her home. She was married to Dr. Byron E. Sigler in 1953. They moved to Bellingham in 1963; she was active in League of Women Voters and Women of Western. Her husband preceded her in death December 30, 1983. Survived by her daughters, Courtney Sawyer and son-in-law Jeff Sawyer, Kathy Mohebbi and son-in-law, Hadi Mohebbi and grandsons, Matthew Mohebbi and Andrew Mohebbi, Jennifer Anderson and granddaughters, Krista Anderson and Anna Anderson, Joanna Sigler Dullanty and son-in-law John Dullanty. All are from Bellingham. She had many friends and touched many peoples' lives. Friends are invited to celebrate Eleanor's life at the home of Kathy and Hadi Mohebbi, 1121 15th Street, Bellingham, between 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 1993. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Feb. 3, 1928 San Francisco to George & Ida Holdt]

SIGMEN, Alice, age 68 years, 2203 Ellis Street, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, April 13, (1945) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Sigmen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-one years and was a member of the church of the Assumption, of the altar Society and Catholic Order of Foresters. Surviving relatives include six daughters, Mrs. W. I. Dynes, Bellingham, Mrs. G. E. Carter and Mrs. A. H. Moholney, both of San Diego; Mrs. H. G. Prevele, Tacoma, Mrs. M. Beauty, Ferndale, and Mrs. E. L. Strickler, of Bellingham; three sons, Messrs. E. J. Sigmen and F. J. Sigmen, of Bellingham and A. J. Sigmen, of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. S. H. Berry, Fargo, N.C., Mrs. V. Jarvis, of Tacoma; four brothers, Messrs. E. J. Remillard, A. Remillard and J. Remillard, all of Seattle, and Mr. D. Remillard, of Bellingham; also eighteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said within the Church of the Assumption, Sunday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul within the church, Monday, April 16, at 9 a.m. with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, celebrant; Rev. Joseph Siemiaszbo as deacon and Rev. Felix Deitmaring as sub deacon. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahquist Funeral Home.

SIGMEN, Edna Mae, age 47 years, of 814 Lake Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, August 8th, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Sigmen came to Bellingham in 1920 and married Fred Sigman in 1926. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, Wayne, of Hollywood, Calif., Lee and Larry, both at home; her father, Arthur Olds, of Whidbey Island; one sister, June Phelen, also of Whidbey Island; one sister, June Phelen, also of Whidbey Island; and three grandchildren. Rosary will be said Monday, August 11, at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist Jerns Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be said Tuesday, August 12, at 9 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption, with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer, Celebrant. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

SIGMEN, Edward J. - Retired lumberman Edward J. Sigman (sic), 89, 2217 A St., died Saturday (Sept. 19, 1987) in his home. Mr. Sigman is survived by his wife, Cora, of the family home; a son, Donald E. Sigman of Seattle; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Olive Dynes of Burlington, Eva Streckler of Bellingham and Victoria Carter of San Diego, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Church. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

SIGMEN, Elsie Edith of 2726 Alderwood Ave., Bellingham, died on April 22, (1994) at the age of 83. Elsie Edith Knapman was born in 1910 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, the youngest of four sisters and one brother. In 1929 she emigrated with her parents to Bellingham, Washington and for several years worked in a neighborhood store. In 1953 she married Wilfred (Fred) Sigmen who died in 1984. She joined the First Baptist Church in 1930 and for many years sang in the church choir and was a member of the Dorcas Circle. She is survived by a sister, Lillian Pozzi of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, a brother, Fred Knapmand and his wife Frances of Bellingham, nieces Joanne Praetzel and Janet Harris of Bellingham. A nephew Robert Foot of Calgary, two grandnieces, two grand nephews, and one great grand nephew. She will be buried beside her husband in Bayview Cemetery with a graveside service conducted by Rev. Keith Madsen on April 25, 1994 at 1:30 p.m. arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

SIGMEN, Wilfred J. (Fred), age 80, who resided at 2306 Elizabeth St., passed away Friday, July 20, 1984. He had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham & belonged to the Assumption Catholic Church & K. Of C. Council 829, & was retired from the Sanitary Meat Company where he had worked from 1918 to 1967. He leaves to survive his wife Elsie E. Sigmen of Bellingham; 3 sons, Wayne Sigmen of Arizona, Lee Sigmen & Larry Sigmen both of California; 2 brothers, Edward Sigmen of Bellingham & Pete Sigmen of Seattle; 4 sisters, Lydia Beaty of Bellingham, Victoria Carter of California, Olive Dynes of Burlington, Eva Stickler of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Wednesday the 25th at 7 p.m. in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Thursday the 26th at 11 a.m. in the Assumption Catholic Church with Father John Madigan as Celebrant. Interment to follow in Bayview Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

SIGUAW, Doris Dolores, age 58, of 5565 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming, passed away Tues., Dec. 9, 1986 in Deming. Mrs. Siguaw was born June 3, 1928 in Seattle, WA. She was co-owner/operator of the Welcome Grocery for 11 years and is survived by her husband, Robert G. of the family home; son, Robert E. & wife Diane Siguaw of Deming; daughters, Linda Terry & Lora Quinn, both of Deming; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Memorial services Sat. Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Jehovah's Witnesses Hall in Everson. Cremation under the direction of Whatcom Cremation Association, 5700 Northwest Road, Ferndale.

SIGURDSON, Antonius, age 81 years, a resident of Blaine, passed away Tuesday, August 27, (1946). Surviving relatives include two nieces, Mrs. Helga Julius of Point Roberts, Mrs. John Sigurdson, of Seattle; three nephews, R. Thorlakson, G. Thorlakson and S. Thorlakson, all of Seattle. The body rests at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine where services will be conducted Friday, August 30 at 2 p.m. Interment in the Blaine Cemetery.

SIGURDSON, Christian L., age 78 of 2905 Connelly Ave., Bellingham, Wa., passed away November 1, 1993 in Bellingham. He was born Oct. 18, 1915 in Crescent, B.C., Canada to Oscar and Thora Sigurdson. Mr. Sigurdson was a retired shipwright and a member of Local Union #1184 and Carpenters and Joiners of America for more than 44 years. He was a veteran of WWII, honorably discharged from service with the U.S. Army Aviation Engineers serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre from 1943 to 1945. He is survived by his sister, and husband Esther H. M. and Paul Halldorson of Bellingham; nieces Janette and husband Jack Parker, Westminster, CA and Cynthia and husband Stuart Johnson, Kirkland, WA; grandniece Constance Knoche and grandnephews Christopher Parker and Adam and Brendan Johnson. A Graveside Service will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 1993 at Enterprise Cemetery with Pastor Dick Christiansen officiating. The arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

SIGURDSON, Groa T., age 77 of Blaine, passed away in a local resthome Sunday, Aug. 29, (1976). A resident of Blaine for the past 5 years, she had been employed as a secretary and office manager for the Ingersoll-Rand Co. in Seattle and San Francisco for over 40 years. Surviving are two brothers, Ernest of Seattle and Chris in Detroit. Memorial services will be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home Friday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Prichard officiating.

SIGURDSON, Gudlaug, age 78 of Blaine, passed away in a local rest home Friday August 9, (1963) following a short illness. A resident of Blaine since 1943 she was a member of the Unitarian Church. Surviving are 5 sons, Arni Sigurdson of Detroit, Guttormur and Grimur Sigurdson both of Toledo, Ohio, Sigurjon Sigurdson of Ferndale and Egill Thomasson of Seattle, 5 daughters, Mrs. E. A. Miller of Riverside, calif., Mrs. John Cardinalli of Eureka, Nevada, Mrs. A. M. Stegeman and Mrs. Charles Bazal both of Blaine, Dr. Thorbjorg Sigurdson of Seattle, 3 sister, Mrs. Hannah Indridson of Grand Forks N. Dakota, Mrs. Minnie Olson of Missoula, Montana, Mrs. Ida Johnson of Deluth, Minnesota, also 30 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were held in the McKinney Funeral Home Saturday August 10 at 10 a.m. Rev. A. A. Kristjansson officiating. Cremation followed.

SIGURDSON, Halldor, age 81, passed away Sunday, July 24, 1960 in a local hospital. Mr. Sigurdson was born in Iceland June 19, 1879 and had lived in the Blaine area for the past 3 years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dora Cheever of Seattle; and one brother, Gudbrandur Sigurdson of Iceland. Graveside services will be held July 26 at 10 a.m. in the Blaine Cemetery with the Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating. Under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home of Blaine.

SIGURDSON, Jack, age 91 of Blaine, passed away Sunday, march 21, (1976). A resident of Blaine since 1902, he had been employed by Alaska Packers. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Hazel Alderman of Portland, Ore., Virginia Speckman of Salem, Ore., Ruth Hindle and Lillian Chester both of Canada, Wallace Hacke of Salem, Ore., Ernest Hacke of Vancouver, Wa., Harold Hacke of Tillamook, Ore., Wilbert, Carl and Harold Nordman all in Canada. Graveside funeral services were held in the Blaine Cemetery, Wed., March 24 at 2 p.m. under the direction of Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home.

SIGURDSON, Job, aged 89 years, of Custer, Wash., passed away at a local hospital, Monday morning, April 9, (1945). Mr. Sigurdson had lived in Whatcom County for the past ten years and was a member of the Icelandic Lutheran Church of Upham, N.D., and a member of Kari. Immediate surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Magdalen Thornton, of Regina, Sask.; one son, Johann Sigurdson, of Gimli, Manitoba; two step-sons, S. K. Bjornson, of Chicago, Ill., and Dr. B. K. Bjornson, of Fargo, N.D.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Thursday, April 12, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. G. P. Johnson, pastor of the Icelandic Lutheran Church of Blaine, officiating. Interment, Bay View.

SIGURDSON, Lara A., age 63 of 2411 G St. passed away in a local hospital Sunday, July 15, (1962). Mrs. Sigurdson had resided in Bellingham for the past 27 years and was past president and a charter member of the Mt. Baker Chapter of God Star Mothers, a member of the Freja Club, the D.A.V. Auxiliary, the Maple Leaf Chapter, O.E.S., Amaranth and the Sons of Norway, Wergeland Lodge No. 21. She leaves to survive 1 daughter, Mrs. Jessie Ferry at home; 1 son, John (Jack) J. Sigurdson of San Jose, Calif.; 4 grandchildren, Ben and Kenneth Ferry at home, and Lara Helen and James G. of San Jose, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth H. Daugs officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery.

SIGURDSON, Maria H., age 90 years, passed away Sunday morning, June 3, (1945) at the home of her daughters, Mrs. Elmer Shulmier, of Blaine. Besides Mrs. Shulmier, she is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. Sigrun Runolfson, of Seattle; Mrs. L. B. Lindal, of St. Helens, Oregon; Mrs. J. W. Lindal, of Portland, Oregon; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m., from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with Rev. E. P. Thomas, officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.

SIGURDSON, Oddur, age 91, Blaine, passed away in a local rest home Friday, July 10, (1964) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Blaine since 1910. There are no local survivors. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home Tuesday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating. Cremation will follow.

SIGURDSON, Reba Fay, age 73, who resided at 240 G St., Blaine passed away in a local nursing home Sunday, December 28, (1980). She had been a resident of Blaine for the past 43 years and was a member of the United Church of Christ. Was a member of the Rebecca Lodge and Eagles area [Aerie] 3029. Leaves to survive 1 daughter, Yvonne Rothwell of Blaine, 2 sons Bob Martin of Blaine and Pat Martin of Seattle. 1 sister Nellie Wilson of Alberta, Canada, 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jerns, McKinney Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Blaine Cemetery. [b, May 6, 1907 Turtle Creek, W. Va.]

SIGURDSON, Sigurd, age 78, of 2020 Harrison Street, Vancouver, B.C., passed away in the Prince George Regional Hospital Thursday, September 26, (1963) two weeks ago. A pioneer resident of Blaine, he had lived in Vancouver since 1956, moving there from Saskatchewan. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Kristin Lindall of Bend, Oregon and Mrs. Holmfridur of Orange, California; also, several nieces, including Mrs. Paul Halldorson of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held in the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine Tuesday, October 1, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Blaine Cemetery.

SIGURDSON, Sigurdur S., age 78, of Blaine, passed away Friday, December 17, (1954) following a lingering illness. He is survived by one brother, Stephen Einarson, of Brown, Manitoba. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 21, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Dr. H. Sigmar officiating, assisted by Rev. A. E. Kristjannson. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.

SIGURDSON, Stefan, 78, of Blaine, passed away Monday, April 3, 1978. Mr. Sigurdson was born on Oct. 8, 1899 in Canada. He moved to Blaine in 1904, and had been owner and operator of Blaine Fish Products, for many years. Surviving are his wife, Gay at home. Two sons, Bob Martin of Blaine, and Pat Martin of Seattle. A daughter, Yvonne Rothwell of Blaine. Two sisters, Gertrude Pendleton and Nina Winkle of Santa Cruz, Ca. Plus 7 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday, April 6, 1978 at 2 p.m. in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Walters officiating. Burial will follow in Blaine cemetery.
(From The Lynden Tribune, April 12, 1978)

SIGURDSON, Stefan Kenneth, Staff Sgt., age 19, of 2411 G Street, a member of the Paratroops in the 17th Airborne Division,was killed February 6, 1945, in Luxemburg, Germany, in the Battle of the Bulge. Sgt. Sigurdson lived in Bellingham from 1935 to 1939. In 1939 he moved to Seattle where he graduated from Broadway high school and was chosen Man of the Year in 1941. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Lara A. Sigurdson, of Bellingham; one brother, John J., at home; one sister, Mrs. Jessie V. Ferry, of Seattle, and one nephew, Ben Ferry, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Allport, pastor of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, officiating, followed by military graveside services of the American Legion in Bay View Cemetery.

SIGURDSON, Thorarinn G., age 78, of Blaine, passed away at his home Thursday, November 23, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Sigurdson had been a resident of Blaine for the past seven years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Gudlaug; five daughters, Mrs. E. A. Miller, of Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Hilda Cardinalli, of Eureka, Nev., Mrs. Brynhild Stegeman and Mrs. Sigrid Bazal, both of Blaine, and Miss Thorbjorg Sigurdson, of Seattle; sons, Arnie, of Detroit, Mich., Buttorm and Grimur, both of Toledo, Ohio, John Sigurdson and Egill Thomasson, both of Blaine; 24 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Grimur Sigurdson, of Ginlie, Manitoba, and John Sigurdson, of Fmeaton, Sask,; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 27, at 2 p.m., at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Rev. A. Kristjannson, officiating. Cremation.

SIHPOL, Julius, age 82, of 1861 Bakerview Rd. passed away in a local nursing home Saturday, Oct. 6, (1962). Mr. Sihpol had resided in this community for the past 56 years and was a retired saw filer. Surviving relatives are two nephews, John Rubin and Jan Sipols (sic), both of Seattle and one niece, Mrs. Mildred Kelly also of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

SIKKENGA, Rilla (Rucker), passed away Sept. 28th, (1985) in Spokane where she had lived for 16 years. Survived by her husband, Harry, of E. 9606 Valleyway, Spokane; Daughters, Marjorie Frantz of Alameda, CA, Charlene Wylie and Colleen Sikkenga of Spokane; 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters; brothers, Frank Rucker of Olympia, James Rucker of Yakima; Sisters, Beatrice Rucker of Seattle, Violet Schaffer of Bellingham, Betty Baker of Salem, OR. Services were helld at Valley Four Square Church in Spokane on Wed., Oct. 2nd. Pastor Robert Schmell officiating.

SILER, Lucious Henry, age 77, of 525 High Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday June 16, (1954). Mr. Siler had resided in Whatcom County for the past 53 years, and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen, was a charter member of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association, and had been a member of the Hopewill Grange. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs Mildred Siler at the family home; one son, William H. Siler of Wenatchee; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Ann Hardin of Bellingham; Mrs. Marjorie LeCompte of Sedro Woolley; Mrs. Mildred Handy of Nooksack, and Mrs. Edythe Leech of Everson; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; two brother, Bert of Colfax, Wis., and Fred of Sumas, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Grover of Maumee, O., Mrs. Eva Paulson of Vancouver, Wash., and Mrs. Olive Reed of Morocco, Ind., also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Monday, June 21, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

SILER, Mildred E., age 82, of 2618 Ellis St., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Feb. 2, (1961)/ A resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years, Mrs. Siler was a former apartment house manager and was formerly a member of the Hopewell and Marietta Granges. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy A. Hardin and Mrs. Mildred O. Handy, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Edythe H. Leech, of Lummi Island, and Mrs. Marjorie E. LeCompte, of Sedro Woolley; one son, William H. Siler, of Wenatchee; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

SILLS, May, age 87, of 2611 Sunset Dr. passed away Tues. Dec. 12, 1978. A pioneer of Nooksack area, Mrs. Sills was well known for her interior decorating. She was a member of Nooksack Advent Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Veda Otis of B'ham. 2 sisters; Rena Rasmussen of B'ham. & Fern McDaniel of Seattle. 3 grandsons; Robert Otis of Ripon, Wisc., Richard Otis of B'ham. & Ronald Otis of Indianola, WA. 1 great granddaughter, Holly Otis of B'ham. Services will be held Fri. Dec. 15th at 3 p.m. at graveside in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating under the direction of Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel.

SILLS, Neal G., age 73 of Everson, passed away at his home Thursday, November 7, (1963). He had been a resident of the Nooksack-Everson area since 1892 and had served with the U.S. Army during WWI. Surviving are 1 brother, Ed Sills of Bellingham; 1 sister, Mrs. Eva Herbst of Lodi, Calif. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas Tuesday, November 12 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Norval Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery.

SILSBEE, Donald M., age 13 of 1140 Nevada St., passed away Thursday, August 11, (1966). Donald had lived in Bellingham for the past 8 years and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive his father, Kenneth N.; 2 brothers, Del and Timothy all of the family home; maternal grandfather, Marius Ytreeide of city; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Silsbee of Spokane; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Pastor Raymond E. Pfleuger officiating. Interment Greenacres. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

SILSBEE, Vivian G., age 43 of 1140 Nevada, passed away Thursday, August 11, (1966). Mrs. Silsbee had resided in Bellingham for the past 8 years and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and the Mothers Circle. She leaves to survive her husband, Kenneth N.; 2 sons, Del and Timothy, all of the home; her father, Marius Ytreeide of city; 3 brothers, Roland Ytreeide of Kent; Harold and Lester Ytreeide both of Spokane; 1 sister, Miss Elaine Ytreeide of Minneapolis. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Pastor Raymond E. Pflueger officiating. Interment Greenacres. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

SILVA, Charles Frank, age 63, passed away at his home, 121 Austin Rd. Saturday, July 14, (1956). Mr. Silva had been a resident of this community for the past 7 years and was a retired mechanic. Surviving relatives are his widow, Rose Ann, at home; one brother, Johnny of Reno, Nevada, and two sisters, Mrs. Sam Fox and Mrs. Lenora Bero both of Stockton, Calif. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted b Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Wednesday, July 18, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

SILVAS, Liboria M., age 51 of 4878 Lincoln Rd., Blaine passed away Sat. March 7, 1981. Mr. Silvas had been a resident of Blaine for 3 yrs.; was a member of the Blaine Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses where he was a Ministerial Servant; & had been employed with Allsop Manufacturing of Bellingham. He is survived by his wife, Sandra of Blaine; 1 son, Timothy of Blaine; 3 daughters, Yvonne May in Dublin, Ireland; Sheila Herrick of Monterey, Calif.; Pauline Gower of Boulder, Colorado; his parents, Ambrocio Silvas of Brawley, Calif.; Isidra silvas of Tolleson, Arizona; 1 brother, Steve Silvas of Brawley; 4 sisters, Micki Diaz, Lucy Curiel & Isabel Valdez, oall of Tolleson, Arizona; Rose Barrera of Cypress, Calif.; 4 grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted by Brother Leonard Ingraham Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m. in the Blaine Kingdom Hall. Burial services will follow at Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

SILVER, Jennie, age 59 years, late of 1310 Franklin Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, Nov. 9, (1945). Mrs. Silver had lived in Bellingham for the past 23 years. Her survivors include one son, William A. Britt; two daughter, Miss Elsie Mae Silver, and Mrs. Ida Belle Matthews, all of Bellingham; mother, Mrs. w. B. Reese, neosho, Mo.; two brothers, George McPhail in Missouri, Donald McPhail, Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Kresswell, Oklahoma City, Okla., Mrs. Minnes Webb, Carterville, Mo., and another in the East; two grandchildren. The remains rest a the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

SILVER, John Richard, age 52, of 1200 Lincoln St. No. 243, Bellingham passed away in a San Francisco hospital. Mr. Silver had been a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church, had served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a retired railroad engineer formerly with the Milwaukee Railroad. He leaves to survive two sons, Jack L. Silver of Bremerton, Steven Silver of Anacortes; a daughter, Tracey Silver of Bellingham; mother Marie Silver of Bellingham; many aunts & uncles. Graveside services Fri., April 13 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Edgar L. Starr, Garden St. United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

SILVER, Paul L., age 54, of 2528 King St., passed away Monday, July 27, (1964). A conductor for the Milwaukee Road, Mr. Silver was a 27-year resident of Bellingham. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church; was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge 44, F. & A.M., and was a member of Bellingham Lodge 194, B.P.O. Elks. Survivors are his widow, Marie, at home; one son, Jack and two grandchildren, Jack L. and Tracey Susan Silver, all of Bellingham; mother, Mrs. Grace Silver and one sister, Mrs. Mary Eyres, both of Tacoma; four brothers, Clarence of Inglewood, Calif., Willard of Duluth, Minn.; Earl of Clarinda, Iowa and Russell of Pensacola, Florida. Services will be conducted at the Garden Street Methodist Church by the Rev. Don McVickers and officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge 44, F. & A. M., Thursday, July 30 at 1 p.m. under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

SILVERS, Tom, age 77 of 5280 Northwest Rd., Bellingham, passed away Thursday, October 27, 1983. Mr. Silvers had been a resident of Whatcom County for many years and is survived by his wife, Flora of McMinnville, OR; 2 step-daughters, Gloria Park of McMinnville, OR, Louis Steel of Carlton, OR. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Maynard Oss Wednesday, November 2, at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [b. Feb. 1, 1906; gunsmith & logger]

SILVES, Alice J., age 72, of 2737 Orleans, Bellingham, died March 11, 1992, at home. She was born March 25, 1919 in Custer, WA. She married her husband Jack in Olympia on January 9, 1937. Alice was a homemaker all of her life. She especially enjoyed her garden and working with flowers. She is survived by her husband Jack, a son, Ronald Silves of Buckley, WA, daughters Peggy Meyer of Puyallup and Bonnie Westergreen and husband Tom of Sumas, a brother, Gunnar Jerns and wife Nina of Caine Lake, sisters Adelia Nielsen and husband Bill, Helga Miller and husband Ray and Clara Yonally and husband Quentin all of Bellingham. Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Eskil and John Jern. Graveside services will be March 13, 1992, 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [b. March 25, 1919 in Custer to Herman and Amanda Jerns.]

SILVES, Clarence J., age 72 of Everson, WA, passed away April 10, 1994 at the family home. He was born Dec. 8, 1921 in Clayburn, B.C., Canada to James A. and Mary D. Walker Silves and has been a lifetime area resident. Mr. Silves retired from the Whatcom County Road Dept. after 30 years on the Dept. and was a member of the Teamster's Union Local No. 231. He married Viola Metcalf in Nooksack Oct. 25, 1941. Survivors are his wife Viola Silves of the family home; sons Richard and his wife Etta Silves of Bellingham, Clayton and his wife Kathy Silves of Everson; daughters Pat and her husband Dennis Heinrick of Ferndale, Lydia Robbins of Bellingham, Irene and her husband Steve Higbee of Everson and Diane Silves of Lynden; eighteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brothers Jack Silves, Albert Silves and Jordan Silves. He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Silves in 1988, three brothers and two sisters. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 1994, in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel followed by interment at Nooksack Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Apr 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

SILVES, Jack Theodore - A graveside service for Jack Theodore Silves of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Cemetery near Ferndale, with the Rev. Carl Crouse officiating. Mr. Silves died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at his home. He was 86. Born Sept. 2, 1914, to Mary (Walker) and Jim Silves in Langley Prairie, he lived in Whatcom County most of his life. On Jan. 9, 1937, he married Alice Jern. Mr. Silves owned a farm in Sumas before moving to Bellingham, where he was an auto body worker until his retirement. In his spare time, he refurbished cars. He enjoyed fishing and reading. His wife and eight sisters and brothers died previously. Survivors include daughter Bonnie Westergreen of Sumas and Peggy Smith of Puyallup son Ronald Silves of Buckley three grandchildren three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

SILVES, James Irwin, age 66, of Lummi Island and long-time resident of the Whatcom County area, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Sept. 25, (1958). Born Jan. 26, 1892, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Mr. Silves moved to Whatcom County in 1910. Mrs. Silves preceded him in death in 1946. He is survived by six sons, Jack of Bellingham, Albert and Lawrence of Van Zandt, Walter of Sequim and Clarence and Jordon of Everson; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Eldred of Forks and Mrs. Leona Eldred of Lummi Island; two brothers, Charles in New York and ___ in Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Moser in Pennsylvania; 28 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Saturday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Interment in the Sumas Cemetery.

SILVES, Jeffrey J., age 6, son of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Silves, 510 Mission Rd., Everson, passed away wed. July 6, (1977). Born in Bellingham, Jeffrey had attended the Nooksack valley Baptist church with his parents. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Tracy and Laura at home, grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Silves of Everson and Mr. & Mrs. Don Wells of Sumas, great-grandparents, Mrs. Georgia Henderson of Lynden and Mrs. Christina Wolff of Terry, Montana, numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday July 9 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funereal Home with rev. John Ruhlman officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.

SILVES, Lawrence H., age 60 of 7487 Emmerson Rd., Everson, passed away suddenly at his home on Sun. Dec. 23, (1979). A lifetime Whatcom County resident, Mr. Silves was a retired section hand for the Milwaukee Railroad. He was married to Janice Dynes in VanZandt on Sept. 11, 1954. He is survived by his wife Janice; 2 sons Joseph of Buckley and Lawrence Jr. at home; a daughter, Diantha Silves at home; 5 brothers, Jack of Bellingham, Albert of VanZandt, Walt of Humptula, Wash., & Clarence & Jordan both of Everson; 2 sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Eldred of Bellingham, and Mrs. Leona Eldred of Port Angeles, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Thurs. Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sumas Cemetery. [b. June 10, 1919 VanZandt]

SILVES, Mary D., age 54 years, of route 2, Everson, passed away Tuesday, April 9, (1946) following a long illness. Mrs. Silves had been a resident of the Everson and Sumas districts for the past 30 years and is survived by her husband, James I.; two daughters, Miss Leona Silves, Sumas, Mrs. Evelyn Young, Van Zandt; six sons, Jack, Albert, Walter, Lawrence, all of Sumas, Clarence and Jordon, both of Nooksack; also fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 12, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas. Interment in the Sumas Cemetery.

SILVES, Richard "Dick", age 66 of Bellingham passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was born on May 21, 1942 in Bellingham to Clarence and Viola (Metcalf) Silves. Dick graduated from Nooksack High School in 1960 and married the love of his life, Etta Kortus on June 22, 1962 in Everson. Dick worked for 40 years at Georgia Pacific. Farming was his passion, but he also enjoyed golfing and fishing. He had a very big heart and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Dick was preceded in death by his father, Clarence; son, Matthew Silves; and brother, Wayne Silves. He is survived by his wife Etta Silves; sons Mick, Martin (Bobbie), and Mark (Jan) Silves; mother Vi Silves; sister Pat Heinrick (Dennis), Lydia Robbins, and Irene Higbee (Steve); brother Clayton Silves (Kathy): sister-in-law Diane Silves; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; and many nieces, nephews and very close friends who meant the world to him. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Deming Log Show Museum. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Mar 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

SILVES, Wayne E., age 38, of Everson, passed away at his home, July 8, 1988, after a brief illness. He was born March 27, 1950 in Bellingham and was a lifetime Whatcom County resident, a 1968 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School and attended Bellingham Vo-Tech. He worked for Sturtz Inc., Al Haak and established Everson Electric in November 1981. He married Diane Groen on April 2, 1971. He was an active member of Nooksack Valley Baptist Church and passed member of International Brotherhood Electrical Workers Local No. 191 Union. Survivors include his wife Diane; his children Tanya, Trisha, Tyler, his parents Clarence and Viola of Everson; brothers Rich and Etta Silves of Bellingham, Clayton and Kathy Silves of Everson; sisters Pat and Dennis Heimrich, Lydia Robbins of Bellingham; Irene and Steve Higbee of Everson. Grandparents include Esther Metcalf and Gertrude VanBeek; 30 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 12, 1 p.m. at the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church, Everson. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jul 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

SILVES, William J. - Sedro-Woolley resident William J. "Bill" Silves died Monday, Jan. 18, 1993, at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. He was 70. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. Military graveside memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery by members of George Baldridge Post No. 43, American Legion. Mr. Silves was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Calyburn, B.C., to John and Lillie Mae Trowsdale Silves. The family moved to Sumas when he was an infant and then to Sedro-Woolley in 1936. A graduate of Sedro-Woolley High School, he enlisted in the Navy and was aboard the USS Raleigh stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941. He married Margaret Mestmaker in 1944. They moved to Sedro-Woolley in 1947. Mr. Silves worked as a driver for Orowheat Foods Co. for 32 years. An avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, he worked as a guide on the Skagit River and helped start the Skagit River Guides Association. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Carol Rowland of Concrete; sons Bill Silves of Mount Vernon and Kirk Silves of Sedro-Woolley; sister Helen Lamarsch of Alger; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.

SILVIS, Laurens, age 66 of Lynden, Rt. 1, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, June 23, (1954) following a short illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 11 years. He is survived by his wife Minnie, one daughter Katherine at home, two sons, Leonard of Hollandale, Minn., Lawrence at home; a sister, Lena Vierhout of Hull, Iowa, two sisters and four brothers in The Netherlands; two granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. from the Third Christian Reform Church in Lynden with the Rev. F. W. Van Houten officiating. Interment, Monumenta Cemetery, under direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

SILVIS, Minnie - Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Silvis, age 83, formerly of 127 East Front Street, Lynden were conducted on Wednesday, March 31, at 2:00 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Gerrit W. Sheeres officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Born in the Netherlands, Mrs. Silvis, who died in a Lynden nursing home on Saturday, March 27, (1982) moved to South Dakota in 1911 and then to Whatcom County with her late husband Laurens in 1943. A member of the Third Christian Reformed Church, she is survived by a son Lawrence and wife Bertha of Everson; a step-son, Leonard and wife Gertie of Minneapolis, Minnesota; a daughter, Mrs. Katherine and husband Joe Honcoop of Lynden; five grand and two great-grandchildren; a brother, John Bos and wife Bertha of Sumas; a sister, Mrs. Tillie and husband case Vreugdenhil of Lynden and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded by a son John in 1953. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

SILVUS, Charles E., age 84, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alma Young, of 1225 Grant Street Thursday, April 23, (1953). Mr. Silvus had resided here for the past two years and was a retired blacksmith. Besides his daughter, he leaves to survive, one son, George Silvus, of Pillager, Minnesota; two other daughters, Mrs. Ethel Cole, of this city, and Mrs. Daisy Love, of Lincoln, Neb.; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ira Silvus, of Omaha, Neb.; and one sister, Mrs. Jim White, of Smithland, Iowa. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the pastor, Oscar A. Jacobson, Tuesday, April 28, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Lynden Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Lyle Clair, Gene and Henry Smith, Forest Scott and Leo Hallmark.

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