TACK, Julius, age 57, of 2135 James Street, passed away in an Aberdeen hospital, Sunday, July 25, (1948). Mr. Tack had been a resident of this community for the past 31 years; had been a logger, and for the past year had been in the employ of The Bellingham Herald. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mary, at home; one son, Frank, and one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Muchlenbruch, both of Bellingham; three grandchildren; father, Emil, of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; one brother, Joseph, of Cloverdale, B.C.; and one sister, Mrs. Harry McKissick, of Vancouver, B.C. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Saturday, July 31, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

TAFFEL, Libby, age 85 of Bellingham, passed away April 16, 2006. She was born January 23, 1921, in Brooklyn, NY to Max and Ida (Rosenfeld) Blek. She was a doctor of psychology and worked in many places in the U.S. for the government in the social mental health field. She traveled extensively, including trips to Kenya, New Zealand, Australia, England, and Alaska. Her husband, Charles Taffel, passed away in 1982. Libby was a strong, independent, sensitive, intelligent, amusing and treasured friend to many. She was well loved by her family and friends. A special "thank you" to the kind care from Visiting Angels and Whatcom Hospice in the last weeks.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAGLIARENI, Pamela Rae - Visitation for Pamela Rae Tagliareni of Lynden will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Gillies Funeral Home, followed by a vigil service at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. A funeral liturgy will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Woody McAllister officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Mrs. Tagliareni died at home Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998. She was 38. Born Aug. 20, 1959, to Robert and Celia Holder Linsted in Billings, Mont., she graduated f rom Sentinel High School in Missoula, Mont., and from Kenman Business College. She married Russell Tagliareni on Jan. 15, 1983, in Missoula. Mrs. Tagliareni moved to Whatcom County in 1985 and worked for People's Bank. She was vice president of auditing and compliance and an instructor of compliance for the American Banking Associating, active in the Washington Banking Associating and a board member of Big Brothers and Sisters of Bellingham. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mrs. Tagliareni taught religious education classes for many years. She enjoyed water- and snow-skiing and coaching girl's Little League. Survivors include her husband and children Michael, Paul and Elizabeth, all of the family home; her parents of Missoula; brother Douglas Linsted of Missoula; sister Vicky Dougherty of Tacoma; grandmother Mildred Holder of Billings; and many other relatives.

TAGUE, Edward (Eddie) J., 72, passed away on December 20, 2004 in Reno, NV. Eddie was born and raised in Troy, NY, the third child of Margaret (Moore) and Edward T. Tague. His dad had nicknames for all his children and Eddie was known as "Toby." He wasn't fond of the name, but we would call him that whenever we wanted to get a rise out of him. The family grew to be four children, and Eddie was known to be the quiet one. Hindsight tells us he was the "free spirited" and adventurous one. Returning to Troy after the Korean conflict, Eddie was successfully employed but something was missing in his life. He made a tough decision to leave the east coast and make a life for himself in California. You could almost say "he lived happily ever after." This quiet young man was blessed with numerous friends and he became the California man. We all missed Eddie, but we were all happy that he had found where he belonged, particularly when, after some 25 years, he finally was able to share that life with Mary, his wife. Now that his life here, comes to a close, we look back and see "Toby," not as that quiet young Tague boy, but as an adventurous, free spirited individual who knew what he wanted and had the courage to pursue it. We were all blessed to know and love him. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, January 3, 2005 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with a Graveside Service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.

TALBOT, Raymond Glendering, a local resident since 1930, passed away January 31, 1997 at the age of 67. Raymond, a retired Supervisor the Henifin & Associates, was a past member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and past President of the Bellingham Antique Automobile Restorers Club. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and flying. He is survived by wife Luella Marie Talbot of Bellingham, brother John Talbot of Citrus Heights, CA, daughter Julie Schueman of Custer, son Frank Talbot of Ferndale, son Scott Talbot of Bellingham and daughter Suzanne Talbot of Ferndale. He is also survived by eight by eight grandchildren and 6 nieces and nephews. Graveside services with military honors will be held at Bayview Cemetery on Wednesday, February 5th, 1997 at 12:00 followed by Memorial Service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St., in Bellingham.

TALLY, Catherine, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 in Bellingham. She was born on Feb. 17, 1926 to Veronica Agnes (Hillaire) and Joseph E. Cagey in Bellingham, Washington. Catherine's life had a significant impact on the lives of all who knew her. She led numerous battles for many causes. The causes always pertained to justice and advocacy for people. Catherine enjoyed her last day at Lummi Stommish with family and friends. At the time Catherine passed away she was surrounded by her family and friends with love and prayers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Veronica and Joseph Cagey; son Macario Oreiro; siblings Susan, Carrie, Elmer, Virgil, William and Sam Cagey, Joseph and William Washington. She is survived by her daughter Arcenia Head of Owego, NY; sons Joseph Oreiro of Omak, WA; Roger Tally of Sitka, AK; David Oreiro and Robert E. Tally of Lummi; siblings Margaret Greene, George Cagey, Clarence "Jack" Cagey and Victory Antonio all of Lummi; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. There will be an evening prayer service held on Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. and a funeral service will be on Friday, June 27, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. both at Wex Liem with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TALMAGE, Bessie E. - A memorial service for Bessie E. Talmage of Bellingham will be at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at First Baptist Church in Bellingham. Burial will be in Lynden Cemetery. Mrs. Talmage died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, at the Bellingham Care Center. She was 92. Born Feb. 15, 1905, to John and Hatti Correll-Waugaman in Eddieville, Iowa, she moved to Whatcom County in 1918. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1922 and from Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University, in 1924 with a teaching certificate. She married Charles Talmage Aug. 9, 1923, in Bellingham. Mrs. Talmage was a member of First Baptist Church and the Rebekah Lodge in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992 and daughter Charlotte. Survivors include son Charles Talmage of Renton, brother William Waugaman of Bellingham, sister Dorothy Vickstrom of Renton, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangement are by Gillies Funeral Home.

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TALMAN, Glenn Alan died at home on Wednesday, May 7, 1997. He was born June 26, 1962 in Kirkland, WA to Marlene and John Talman. He was a resident of Ferndale, WA and graduated from Blaine High School in 1969. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and working in his yard, and was a member of Local #114 City Employees' Union. On March 14, 1992 he married Karen E. Lundy in Birch Bay, WA. Survived by his wife, Karen E. Lundy-Talman of the family home; parents Marlene and John Talman of Blaine, WA; four brothers, Larry Talman of Blaine, Kenneth and wife Stephanie Talman of Victorville, CA, Scott and wife Wanna Talman of Ft. Polk, LA; sister Vickie and husband Jerry Tekelenburg of Blaine; grandmother Myrtle Armstrong of Ferndale; numerous aunts and uncles; two nieces and 4 nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Sat. May 10, 2:00 p.m. at the Birchwood Presbyterian Church, 2826 Birchwood Ave. with Rev. Steve Schroeder officiating.

TANGNEY, Eugene D., aged 67 years, who passed away suddenly Monday evening, September 14, (1931) at the family home, 2123 Park street. Mr. Tangney is survived by the widow, one daughter, Isabell; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Sterling and Miss Ella Tangney, all of Michigan; one brother, John Tangney, of Seattle. Mr. Tangney was a member of the Church of the Assumption and was affiliated with the Modern Woodman lodge. Mr. Tangney had been a resident of Bellingham for the past sixteen years and has a host of friends who mourn his passing. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home and funeral announcements will be made later.

TANNER, Dean Thomas, Rev., passed away at a local hospital Sunday, July 16, (1944) following a short illness. Dean Tanner came to Bellingham April 15, 1932, and was rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church the eight years following, retiring in 1940. Deceased was a member of Murat Lodge F. & A. M. at Albion, Mich., and of the Scottish Rite Bodies of thirty-second degree here. Surviving relatives are the widow, Blanche Fravel Tanner, at the home, 1717 Eldridge Avenue, and one half-brother, Herman Tanner in Michigan. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, where requiem mass will be sung by the Rev. Walter G. Horn of St. Paul's Church of Seattle, Thursday, July 20, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Bay View.

TAPLIN, Mary Louise passed away on Wed., June 12, 2002. She was born Sept. 27, 1925 in Port Angeles, WA and lived in Whatcom County for 65 years. Mary graduated from Bellingham High School in 1945. She worked for 12 years for the Bon Marche and also for Larson's Jewelry. Mary enjoyed gardening, travel, reading and cooking. She was a member of the Pricilla's Circle of the Congregational Church. Mary is survived by her three children; Marlene and husband Gene Potocnik and children Jamie and Ben of Everson, Sue and Keith Stull and children Heidi and Matt of Bellingham, Jim and wife Debbie Taplin and children Shawn, Chris and Jeff of Bellingham, four sisters; "Sis" Jaycox of Olympia, Eura Davis of Bellingham, Margaret London of Cle Elum, WA, Laura Rogers of Smokey Pt., WA. Preceded in death by husband Bud Taplin; four brothers and one sister. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18th from 9-2:00 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home Chapel with a 3:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Greenacres.

TAWES, Mattie V., 84, of Rt. 4, Box 661, died in a local nursing home last Friday (May 20, 1955). A resident of Puyallup for four years, she came to the state from Missouri in 1893*, lived in Ferndale and Aberdeen before coming here. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emily Balch, Puyallup and Mrs. Elaine Boettcher, Aberdeen, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Oliver Gill officiating and burial in Woodbine.
*Mattie and John Q. Tawes were married in Ferndale Dec. 25, 1892.
(From The Puyallup Valley Tribune May 26, 1955) Relative Brent Knott

TAXDAHL, Hilmer Trygve, "Tax" age 76, of Ferndale, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, in Ferndale. He was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Everett and had been a resident of Whatcom County for 65 years. He attended Custer schools and served in the US Navy aboard the U.S.S. Miami during WWII. He married Julee Genther on Aug. 28, 1954, in Ferndale. Mr. Taxdahl was a self-employed cable television engineer who belonged to the Society of Cable Television Engineers and the Mt. Baker Amateur Radio Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an amateur radio operator with the call sign of (W7KCZ). Survived by his wife, Julee of the family home two daughters, Sharon and husband Bill LeMesurier and children, Nathan, Annaleah, Stephanie, Rachel and Abigail of Edmonds, and Karen and husband Robert Crider and children, Chelsea, Megan and Kelley of Ferndale son, Jim and wife Carol Taxdahl and children, Zachary, Morgan and Cooper of Ferndale two sisters, Ruth Langlois of Des Moines and Alice Lambert of Bremerton brother-in-law, William Genther & wife Janet of Olympia and numerous other family members. Preceded in death by his parents, Torkel and Marie (Undem) Taxdahl, son Bryan Taxdahl, father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Dorothy Genther, brothers Ray and Palmer Hojem and sister Edythe Sandberg. A graveside service will be held Wed., Nov. 27, 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Paul Gamlen officiating. A coffee hour will follow at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Nov 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Arloa Marie "LuLu" Gianoudias died of complications from multiple sclerosis Friday, July 26, 1996, at Bellingham Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 49. A vigil was held Monday at Moles Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Patrick Davis officiating. A funeral was held today at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with the Rev. Davis officiating. Burial was in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Born Feb. 13, 1947, to William and Betty Solomon Gianoudias in San Francisco, she attended Assumption School and graduated from Ballard High School in Seattle. Ms. Gianoudias-Taylor attended Whatcom Community College and served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. She worked as a film technician for KVOS-TV in Bellingham and was a commercial fisher.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jul 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Caroline Barr, age 85 years, 219 No. Commercial street, passed away Monday, February 8, (1943) after a short illness. Mrs. Taylor had been a resident of Bellingham for about 55 years and is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home Thursday February 11, at 1:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Russell Gregg Bisnett, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment in Bay View cemetery.

TAYLOR, Charlotte A., age 70 of 2019 E. 37th St., Tacoma, died Thursday, March 24, (1977). She was born in White Rock, Canada and lived in Tacoma since 1964, coming from Bellingham where she had lived many years. Survivors include her husband, Ross Taylor of the home; 4 sons, Harry E. Cooper of Kent, WA, Clifford J. Cooper Sr., Tacoma, Police Sergeant Kenneth F. and Leland Cooper, both of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Elsie) Point of Chehalis, B.C., Canada, Mrs. Earl (Henrietta) Higdon of Forks, WA; 3 brothers, Edward Green, Bellingham, Robert Green, New Westminster, B.C., Canada, Stanley Green, White Rock, B.C., Canada; a stepbrother Robert Taylor, Tacoma; 2 sisters Mrs. Velma Mason, San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Helen Grenier of Birch Bay, Washington; 27 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Shaker Church, Lummi Shore Road with the Rev. Frank Jefferson officiating. Arrangements by Mountainview Funeral Home, Tacoma.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Mar 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Clark E., Sr., age 75, of Bellingham, passed away Mon., April 14, 1997, at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He was born Aug. 22, 1921, in Grinnell, Iowa to Frederick and Grace (McDowell) Taylor. He graduated from Grinnell High School in Iowa and served in the U.S. Navy from 1939 to 1945, seeing much action in the Pacific. Mr. Taylor married Eleanor Tew on April 21, 1952, in Flagstaff, AZ. He owned and operated Acme Fire Protection prior to his retirement and was an active member of the Fairhaven Lions Club and the Albert J. Hamilton, Post #7, American Legion. His interests included travel, boating, camping, and being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor of the family home; son, Clark Taylor, Jr. of Bellingham; daughter, Maureen Izumi of Hacienda Heights, CA; sisters, Roberta Oltroggee, Doris Grovenburg and Jolene Watkins all of Grinnell, IA; 4 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Grace Taylor. A funeral service will be held Fri., April 18, 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick Mattila officiating. Military honors by the Albert J. Hamilton, Post #7, American Legion.

TAYLOR, Donald H. of Bellingham died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997, at Bellingham Health Care Center. He was 89. No local service will be held. Born Sept. 11, 1907, in Sherwood, N.D., Mr. Taylor moved to Washington as a young man, working as a painter and ambulance and armored-car driver. A member of the Bellingham Senior Center, he enjoyed dancing, playing cards and shooting pool. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Felo of Arizona; sisters, Luwella Radovich of Lynnwood and Hazelle Thompson of Sweet Home, Ore.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

TAYLOR, Elsie May - A private memorial service for Elsie May Taylor of Ferndale will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Jerns Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Taylor died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital, following an extended illness. She was 68. Born May 5, 1931, to Rhoda and Charles Sandhoff in Manitoba, Canada, she had been a Ferndale resident for 37 years. She loved birds and all the animals she cared for and raised during her lifetime. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, camping and fishing. She was an avid Seattle Mariners fan. Her brothers and sister died previously. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Chuck Taylor, of the family home; son Robert Taylor of Conway; daughters Susan Hoffman of Bellingham and Julie Walker of Ferndale; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 2, 1999)

TAYLOR, Floyd E. passed away December 23, 1997 at the age of 85. Floyd was born July 8, 1912 in Bow-Edison and grew up in Lynden where he went to the Washington State Baseketball Tournament (1928-1930). He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Floyd is joining his wife of 56 years, Millie; son, Michal (sic); brothers, Leroy, Ralph and Glenn in eternal peace. Survived by sons, Dale B. Taylor (wife, Darla) of Oakville, WA, Barry E. Taylor of Idaho and Rolff Zingg, Switzerland; grandchildren, Bekim E. Taylor, Portland, OR, Molly McAtee, Bellingham, WA and Zochary (sic) Taylor, Anacortes, WA; sisters, Beth Patmore, Iva Koster, and Luannis O'Neil. Visitation 11 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 1997 at Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home, 2003 N.W. 57, Seattle. Graveside services 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Washelli Cemetery.

TAYLOR, Grace A. - Visitation for Grace A. Taylor, formerly of Bellingham, will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Lakeside Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor died Sunday, March 17, 1996, at Yakima Convalescent Center. She was 93. Born Jun 6, 1902, to John and Annie Miller Rodgers in Middleberg, Pa., she lived in North Dakota and Seattle before moving to Bellingham. She lived in Yakima for 10 years. She married Rod Taylor in 1925. A graduate of Western Washington University, Mrs. Taylor was a teacher in Bellingham for more than 20 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Washington Education Association and National Education Association. She was preceded in death by brothers Norman Rodgers and Bryan Rodgers and sisters Ima Rodgers and Mabel Weeks. Survivors include daughters Gloria Barnes of Ferndale, Carmer Melbo of Bellingham, and Jean Wheeler of Yakima; sister Agnes Means of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Ida, age 88, of 711 Kentucky Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Feb. 14, (1949). Mrs. Taylor had resided in this community for the past seven years and leaves to survive two brothers, Alvin Allen, of Bellingham, and Will Allen, of Blaine; one sister, Mrs. May Punkett [Plunkett], of Portland, Ore.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Edith M. Andrews, Centralia, Wash., and Mrs. Annie Sloan, Albuquerque, N. M. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. (From The Bellingham Herald February 14, 1949) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

TAYLOR, Irene A. - A graveside service for Irene A. Taylor of Blaine will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Clearlake Cemetery in Clearlake. Miss Taylor died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997. She was 88. She was born July 31, 1909, to George and Laura Morgan Taylor in Mount Vernon. She lived at Lakeland Village, Medical Lake, for 49 years before moving to Spokane. She moved to Blaine in June. Miss Taylor enjoyed gardening, crocheting and birds. Survivors include sister Myrtle Kaufman of Freeland and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

TAYLOR, Jeanette - Funeral services for Jeanette Taylor, 82, of Washington Square will be at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. She died Saturday (Sept. 14, 1974). Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Belle Crowfoot of Bothell; four nieces and a nephew. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Pat went to be with his Lord March 16, 2009, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Point Roberts on March 17, 1920 to William & Leila Mae and was raised there and in Bellingham. He served in the US Forest Service, the CCC's, and in the US Army from 1942-1945. He married Myrtle Caron on Sept. 22, 1951 at the Revival Tabernacle in Bellingham by Pastor Leonard White. He worked for Great Northern & Burlington Northern for 33 ½ years, until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church and Fountain Community Church. Pat liked fishing, playing horse shoes, swimming, and gardening. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Myrtle; beloved son Ron of Bellingham, and grandson Michael of Burien; sister-in-laws Betty Larson of Abbotsford and Irma (Arne) Oien of Marysville; brother-in-laws Ed (Dorothy) Caron and Roy (Carmen) Caron; brothers Dan and Tom Taylor of Bellingham, and Jim (Ruth) Taylor of Juneau, Alaska; and many nieces, nephews; and his best buddy, Ron Bjarnason. The family wishes to thank Whatcom Hospice who filled his final days with love and kindness. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, March 20, 2009 from 12 noon - 2:30 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery at 3. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Fountain Community Church with Pastor Rick Qualls, Pastor Russell Allen, and Pastor Jim Kirkpatrick officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Mar 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Steven Morgan, age 44, formerly of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thurs. Jan 12, 2006 in Port Orchard from a long illness. Steve had an auto accident in early 2005. He had many complications and numerous surgeries. He was born January 16, 1961 in Bellingham to Ray and Beverly (Bergum) Taylor. Steve was raised in Oak Harbor and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1979. He was a salesman for Berg Ford in Oak Harbor and later worked for Diehl Ford in Bellingham, where he was one of their top salesmen. Steve was finance and sales manager for Gig Harbor Ford and Bay Ford. He received many awards from Ford Lincoln Mercury for his top salesmanship and rapport with people. Steve's hobbies were antique and classic cars and camping in his motor home. Steve is survived by his wife Sarah of 1 yr. 7 mo; son Zachary age 11-1/2, who he always referred to as a blessing and the love of his life; his mother Beverly Bergum Taylor of Bellingham; father Ray Taylor of Oak Harbor; sister Suzi (Kent) Thomazin; nieces Kassie and Katie; and first wife Leslie Taylor. A viewing will be held Thurs. Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a service Sat. Jan 21 at 1 p.m. at Rill Life Tribute Center in Port Orchard.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Wilber E. - A resident here for the past 15 years, Wilbur E. Taylor, 76, 1826 Grant St., died in a local hospital Wednesday (Mar. 15, 1961) after a long illness. He is survived by the widow, Juliette, at home, and several nieces ad nephews. Rev. Don Swerdfeger will conduct services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, March 16, 1961) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

TAYLOR, William Eugene, of Ferndale, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2005. Bill was 74 years old. Bill was born in Sunnyside, Washington and at age 16, while living in Anacortes, built his sailboat, the Jolly Roger there. Bill and Helen lived in Anacortes, Washington where Bill took care of the fishing boats at the harbor and was active with the Masons. Bill and Helen moved to Ferndale where he built his family's home and worked at Intalco. Married for 50 years to Helen, Bill was a wonderful husband and father, kind and loving to his children. He would do anything for anybody. Bill is survived by his wife, Helen; daughters Luanne (Sam) Bass and Joanne (Mike) Mazza; granddaughters April (Jim) Gossett and Sara Mazza; great-grandson Damon Gossett; brother Paul (Charlotte) Taylor; cousins Erma Stengle and Inez Burk; nieces Sharon (Terry ) Connell and Paul Taylor; and other relatives in Sunnyside. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, October 29, 2005, 10 a.m. at Ferndale Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TEBRICH, Lotte - Graveside services for Lotte Tebrich were scheduled for noon today at the Beth Israel Cemetery, with Rabbi Hirsh of Seattle officiating. Mrs. Tebrich, 72, 4915 Samish Way, died Thursday (May 28, 1987) in Bellingham. She was a local resident for many years and a member of Beth Israel Synagogue. Survivors include a daughter Marion Tebrich of Bothel. A son Michael Tebrich preceded her in death in 1982. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TEBRICH, Michael John, 31, a former Bellingham resident, died Sunday (May 30, 1982) in a motorcycle accident in Seattle. He was born April 29, 1951 in Seattle and had moved back to that area four years ago from Bellingham. He was employed in sales for Seattle Yamaha Company. He is survived by his mother Lotte and a sister. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Beth Israel Cemetery. Arrangements are by Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jun 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TEDLOCK, Robert Monson passed away on Mar 18, 2002. In the eyes of all who knew and loved him, he was a great man. Born on a farm in Bethany, MO in 1919, he went on to many achievements in his life. Upon graduation from Missouri Valley College, he entered WWII as an Air Force B-17 Pilot. He flew 52 successful missions and when not flying was the troops French translator at their base of operations. After the war, he was handpicked as one of the Air Force's Top 100 aviators to be selected as a Commercial Pilot for Eastern Airlines. During his illustrious career with Eastern, he held many positions both for the airline and the pilot's union, ALPA. Among those positions, he was an Assistant Chief Pilot, System Director of Flight, General Counsel to the Airline Pilots Assoc., Director of Flight Agreements, and L1011 Captain. His unique ability to serve in labor relations positions for both union and management, coupled with a Law Decree from the University of Miami, earned while a pilot, lead to an appointment to the Labor Panel of the American Arbitration Assoc. He remained a highly successful arbitrator and national mediator for 15 years. Robert is survived by his wife Beverly, who resides in Bellingham, WA; as well as daughters, Schuyler vanWoerden and Kimberly Hastings; granddaughter Taylor Hastings, who also resides in the Pacific NW. The world will miss the presence of this great man.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TEGENFELDT, Esther A., age 85, formerly of 407 York St., passed away Sunday Dec. 21, (1975). Mrs. Tegenfeldt was a member of Northwest Baptist Church and a Whatcom County resident of the past 78 years. Surviving 1 daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Ausink, 2 sons, Bud Anderson both of Lynden and Truman Anderson, Prescott, Arizona, 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty Ayres of Laguna Beach, Calif., 1 stepson, Herman Tegenfeldt, St. Paul, Minn., 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Levi Axlund, City. Services Friday Dec. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

TEEL, Tammy Blackwell of Bellingham died at home of cancer Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997. She was 61. A private service will be held. Born April 16, 1936, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955 and lived most of her life in Bellingham. Mrs. Teel enjoyed skiing, boating, gardening, garage sales and her dogs. Survivors include husband Charles Teel; daughters Patti Fairbanks, Nancy Reimer and Carolyn Saletto; son Rick Shagren; and six grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

TEETER, Theresa M. (Finkbonner), age 62, of Ferndale died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, with her special friend, Lane Bode at her side. Theresa was born in Bellingham, WA on July 25, 1943 to Fred and Velma Finkbonner. She attended Ferndale High School and Bellingham Technical College. Theresa worked at Cost Cutter for many years where she thoroughly enjoyed her coworkers and many regular customers. She loved to camp and go boating, but Theresa's favorite times were those spent with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Cleo Finkbonner; brother, Jim Finkbonner; and her beautiful granddaughter, Amanda Parrott. Theresa is survived by her children, Cindy (Gabriel) Hernandez of Blaine, Tina Parrott (Jose Huante) of Bellingham, Connie Montenegro (Floyd Briones of Custer, Tony (Marjorie) Parrott of Ferndale, Debbie (Jim) Marois of Bellingham, and Jodie (Ken) Owsley of Ferndale; brothers, Arnold (Catherine) Finkbonner, Den (Lorraine) Finkbonner, Frank (Dorleen) Finkbonner, Bill (Nancy) Finkbonner, and Jerry (Karen) Finkbonner; sister, Darlene Lane; 26 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. An Evening Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Home Ferndale Chapel. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wexliem Community Center, 2100 Lummi View Dr., Bellingham.

TEGENFELDT, Esther A., age 85, formerly of 407 York St., passed away Sunday Dec. 21, (1975). Mrs. Tegenfeldt was a member of Northwest Baptist Church and a Whatcom County resident of the past 78 years. Surviving 1 daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Ausink, 2 sons, Bud Anderson both of Lynden and Truman Anderson, Prescott, Arizona, 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty Ayres of Laguna Beach, Calif., 1 stepson, Herman Tegenfeldt, St. Paul, Minn., 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Levi Axlund, City. Services Friday Dec. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

TELEGA, Grigory, 71, of Bellingham passed away June 22, 2008. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 25th, at Bayview Chapel (Lakeway & Woburn); burial at Enterprise Cemetery follows. Moles Family Funeral Home Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TELGENHOFF, George of Lynden died Friday, April 25, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 85. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. today in Monumenta Cemetery followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church with the Rev. Brainerd Fraser officiating. Born July 17, 1911, to Walter and Ida VanderYacht Telgenhoff, he graduated from Lynden High School in 1931. Mr. Telgenhoff served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Bernice Vlasman on Oct. 31, 1949, in Meridian, Idaho. He worked for Mount Baker Plywood and then operated a poultry farm in Lynden until retiring. Mr. Telgenhoff attended First Baptist Church in Lynden and was a member of VFW Post No. 9301, Lynden Camel Club and Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194. He was an avid fisher. He was preceded in death by his sisters Gertrude Burgraff and Lena VanOver and brothers Martin Elzinga, Harry Telgenhoff and Henry Telgenhoff. Survivors include his wife of the family home, daughter Gloria Lagerwey of Lynden, son Terry Telgenhoff of Lynden, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

TELLEFSEN, Henry "Hank" passed away at home on Wednesday, July 7, 2004. He was 73, born September 21, 1930 in Seattle to parents, Gina and Thomas Tellefsen, immigrants from Norway. Hank attended Green Lake Grade School, and graduated from Roosevelt High school in Seattle. He served as an automotive apprentice, and was employed at Harris Ford, Smith & Gandy in Seattle, and retired from Diehl Ford in Bellingham in 1992. Hank married Milli (Millicent) Bacon in 1954 in Seattle. Hank and Milli resided in Seattle with their two children until 1966, when they moved to Ferndale. Hank will be remembered for his gentle, loving and kind spirit. He was devoted to his wife and his family, and spent the last two years caring for his wife. Hank is preceded in death by his parents, Gina and Thomas Tellefsen; mother and father-in-law, Ila and Giles Bacon; sister-in-law Joyce Feathers Avinger; brother-in-law Charles Feathers; son-in-law, Stan Basart; and cousin, George Howard Tellefsen. Hank is survived by his wife, Milli of Highgate Cottage; son, Tom and wife Shila Tellefsen; granddaughters, Randi, Lindsey Anne, and Lindsay Renee; daughter, Patti Basart; step-grandchildren, Troy and Travis Basart, Tara Flake Basart and their spouses and children; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Edmund and Barb Bacon, James Avinger; aunt, Olive Linker of Walla Walla, and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 5904 Vista Dr. in Ferndale. A memorial service on Orcas Island, and a graveside service at Ten Mile Cemetery will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TELLEFSEN, Millicent Ann, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at Highgate Cottage in Bellingham, following an extended illness. She was born April 2, 1933, in Caldwell, ID, to Giles and Ila Bacon, the middle of three children. She spent her childhood in Idaho and Seattle, moving to Whatcom County at age 15 and graduating from Meridian High in 1951. She attended Schedule Secretarial School in Seattle, married Hank Tellefsen in 1954 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seattle, Capital Hill, and had two children, Patti and Thomas. They moved to Whatcom County in 1966 and lived in Ferndale. She is survived by son Tom and Shila Tellefsen and granddaughters Lindsey Tellefsen and Lindsay Anderson of Orcas Island, granddaughter Randi Tellefsen, Seattle; daughter Patti Basart of Ferndale and Basart family grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Ed and Barb Bacon of Ferndale; brother-in-law James Avinger; and nieces, nephews and extended family members. Cousins Pat, Michael, Susan and Jeanie were like brothers and sisters to her. Preceding her in death are husband Henry (Hank) Tellefsen, parents Giles and Ila, sister Joyce Feathers Avinger (1999) brother-in-law Charles Feathers, and son-in-law Stanley Basart (2002). Millie worked for Bellingham Pacific Telephone and Telegraph in 1951 after graduation, transferring to the Seattle office (AT&T) in 1952 where she worked until 1955. She was a homemaker and raised her children from 1955 to 1968, then worked for the Ferndale School District in various administrative positions until 1979. She worked for Voluntary Action Center and St. Joseph Hospital. From 1987 until 1992, she worked at Western Washington University, retiring from the Admissions office. Millie will be remembered for her devotion to her family, which was the main focus in life. She was loving and devoted to friends and family. At Milli's request, there will be no services. A family graveside service will be held at Ten Mile Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TELLING, Gerdena - Visitation for Gerdena Telling, 98, of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will take place at 10:15 a.m. Monday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. Mrs. Telling died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center. She was born in Maxwell City, N.M., to Henry and Theresa (Vrught) Ungersma, and the family later moved to Montana. She married John Telling on Feb. 25, 1920, in Manhattan, Mont. The Tellings moved to Lynden in 1971, where they were members of Third Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. Telling enjoyed crocheting and was active in women's Bible studies and missions work. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989, and by her infant daughter, Johannah; grandson, Churck Postma; and five sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Telling's survivors include daughter Winifred VanderGiessen, Mickie Kingma and Charlene Postma, all of Lynden; son J. Homer Telling of Townsend, Mont.; 10 grandchildren; and many great- and great-great-grandchildren.

TEMPLEMAN, Ralph E., age 71 of Everson, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on Saturday, April 2, 2005. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated by Fr. Emilio Gonzales on Thursday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. Ralph was the son of George and Florence Templeman and was born in Anaconda, Montana on May 25, 1933. From Montana his family moved to Tacoma where he graduated from Stadium High School. He moved to the county in the late 70's and was married to Sarah McGahan on May 26, 1979. For more than twenty years he was employed as an equipment operator for the Whatcom County Road Department and was a member of Teamsters Local #231. Ralph was an avid fisherman and for many years played in the Whatcom County Men's Fast-Pitch League. He is survived at home by his wife Sarah; daughters Bernadette and husband Raymundo Hernandez of Everson, Mary and husband Benton Seay of Bellingham and April and husband Evan Piercy in California; sons Ralph Templeman of Everson and Terry Templeman in Seattle; five grandchildren and a brother Wayne Templeman in Montana. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.

TENNYSON, Richard K. - Services for Georgia-Pacific Corp employee Richard K Tennyson, 51 will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dick Christensen officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Tennyson, of 7311 Enterprise Road, Ferndale, died Tuesday (May 15, 1990) at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 26 1938 to Earl N. and Louise Tennyson in Fargo, ND. He married Annette "Annie" Noble 30 years ago. The couple moved to Whatcom County in 1962 from Hawthorne, Calif. Mr. Tennyson was active in the Zion Lutheran Church of Ferndale and was a member of the church council. An employee of Georgia-Pacific Corp. for 24 years, he was a member of the Association of Western Pulp & Paper Workers Local No 194. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years, and for the past three years volunteered for United Way of Whatcom County. Survivors include his wife Annie of the family home; sons Robert and Norman Tennyson of Ferndale, and John Tennyson of Bellingham; two granddaughters; sisters Joanne McAndrews of Vista, Calif., and Susan Woodworth of Phoenix, Ariz.; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERPSMA, Alice, age 83, of Bellingham, passed away Mon. Dec. 22, 1997, at home. She was born Oct. 24, 1914, in Choteau, MT to Edward and Fanny (Bouma) Bakker and had been a Whatcom County resident for 80 years. She married John Terpsma on Mar. 18, 1937, in Lynden. Earlier this year they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Terpsma enjoyed her family and gardening. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, was a deacon, and belonged to Marie Melrose Circle and Koinonia Bible Study. Survived by her husband at the family home; daughters, Sharon Griepp & husband Virgil of Spokane and Ruth Hill & husband Brad of Bellingham; sons, Bill Terpsma & wife Karen and Art Terpsma & wife Jane all of Bellingham; sisters, Frances Bakker and Jennie Bakker both of Lynden; brother, Charles Bakker & wife Jeanette of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members. A graveside service will be held Fri., Dec. 26, 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service will be Fri., Dec. 26, 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1031 N. Garden St., Bellingham with Rev. David Murphy officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home.

TERRILL, Herbert Andrew, 38, of Anacortes died in Palo Verde, California, March 3, 1997. He was born in Bellingham, Washington, December 5, 1958, the son of Arlene and Herbert Terrill. He was a graduate of the Anacortes Class of 1976, attended Skagit Valley College for three years and concluded his education at the Oregon Institute Of Technology, where he received his Civil Engineering Degree. He had a love and fascination for unusual and antique cars. Survivors include his mother and father, Herbert and Arlene Terrill and brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Tresa Terrill, of Anacortes, his sister and brother-in-law, Linda & Kirk Sherman of Bellingham, 3 nieces, Marilynn and Jasmine Cook of Anacortes, Katelyn Sherman of Bellingham, 2 nephews, Chance Cook of Anacortes and Kevin Sherman of Bellingham. Graveside services for Mr. Terrill will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, 1997 at Greenacres Cemetery, Bellingham, Washington. Arrangements under direction of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes, WA.

TESDALL, Nels A., age 90, of 2217 Lincoln St. passed away Friday, June 23, 1978. He was a long time resident and a retired grocer and member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survived by 2 sons, Richard Tesdall, City, and Robert Tesdall of Aberdeen; 2 daughters, Mrs. Janice Hofstad and Mrs. Mae Caryl both of Bow, WA; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jun 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TESDALL, Richard M., age 50, who resided at 1015 11th St., passed away in a local hospital Oct. 23, (1979). He had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham and was a graduate of Western Washington University. He leaves to survive his mother, Mercedes Moreau of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Robert Tesdall of Cosmopolis, Wash; Arthur Moreau III of Bellingham; 1 nephew, Paul Tesdall of Aberdeen; 3 nieces, Susan Moreau of Kennewick, Kimberly Moreau of Bellingham, and Terri Tesdall of Seattle. Funeral services are pending at Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TESHERA, Adelle A., age 53 of 6184 North Fork Road, Deming, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, (1976). Mrs. Teshera was a lifetime resident of this community and employed as a secretary for the Whatcom County Probation Department. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are 3 sons, Victor of Deming; Allen of Ferndale; David, City; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother, George Lenhart of Ventura, Calif.; 1 sister, Mrs. Catherine Conner of San Bernadino, Calif. Services are pending at the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Mar 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TESHERA, Henricka R. - Etta R., age 93, of 5950 Old Guide Rd., Bellingham WA, passed away April 13, 1994. She was a daughter of Norwegian immigrants Henning Dahl and Ragnit Ratvold and was born January 30, 1901 in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Etta's father died before she was born and her mother when Etta was in the sixth grade. After living with various neighbors she rode in a railroad coach to Bellingham, an experience which she found to be extremely exciting. She married Arthur R. Teshera in Bellingham in 1921. He died in 1934, leaving her with the task of raising six children which she somehow accomplished in spite of the hardships of the great depression. After a number of years in which she earned a living through child care, she lived the last 40 years of her life with her eldest son, Bob Teshera, and his wife P. A., where she helped raise their four daughters, Renee, Andree, Stephanie, and Suzanne. Etta was also preceded in death by her son, Jim in 1966, and his wife Adele in 1976. Etta is survived also by, in addition to Bob and P. A., sons, Reverend George Teshera and his wife Beverly, Bellingham, Lee Teshera, Centralia; daughters, Barbara Elsner and her husband Henry, Brewster, WA and Shirley Gunter and her husband Bill Gunter, San Jose, CA; twenty-seven grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren. Etta devoted most of the last twenty years of her life to making braided rugs and quilts and sewing children's clothing, which she gave to all of the members of her extended family. Most of her family regarded her enjoyment of sewing as an important factor in her reasonably good health and ability to remain active until the last two days of her life. She was a long-time member of the Advent Christian Church, 2100 Broadway, Bellingham,where memorial services will be conducted by the Reverend Al Currier at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 1994. A social hour will follow in the church recreational room. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Annie (Teshera) Glass

TESHERA, Lee Arthur - A graveside inurnment service for Lee Arthur Teshera of Lewis County will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Centralia. Mr. Teshera died Saturday, October 25, 1997, at Evergreen Centralia Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 69. Born July 11, 1928, to Arthur and Etta Dahl Teshera in Bellingham, he attended Bellingham schools. Mr. Teshera owned and operated a saw mill in Whatcom County that was destroyed by fire in 1963. He then moved to Centralia and worked as a heavy equipment operator. A member of Operating Engineers union Local 612 and Chehalis Moose Lodge 1109, Mr. Teshera enjoyed gardening, fishing, baseball and supporting the Seattle Mariners baseball team. He was preceded in death by son Arthur Teshera and brother Jim Teshera. Survivors include sons Dan Teshera of Tacoma, Kelly Teshera of Centralia and Don Teshera of Onalaska; brothers George Teshera and Robert Teshera, both of Bellingham; sisters Shirley Gunter of San Jose, Calif., and Barbara Elsner of Brewster; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Sticklin Funeral Chapel.

TESHERA, Phyllis Adele - A memorial service for Phyllis Adele "P. A." Teshera of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Teshera died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000. She was 72. Born Aug. 12, 1927 to A. Julian and Cora Holmburg-Cowden Emerson, she grew up in Fairhaven. She received two bachelor's degrees and a teaching certificate from what is now Western Washington University. After teaching for several years, she moved to New York and attended Columbia University. She married Bob Teshera on Feb. 14, 1953, and lived for a short time in Washington, DC, before returning to Bellingham. A local school teacher for 33 years, she taught many subjects and retired in 1986 as an English literature teacher at Sehome High School. Mrs. Teshera was an accomplished piano player and avid reader. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles, flower gardening and traveling. She climbed to the summit of Mount Baker twice. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Robert Walter; sister Virginia Karns of Bellingham; daughter Renee Teshera of Bellingham, Andree Teshera of Seattle, Stephanie Teshera of Austin, Texas, and Suzanne Teshera of Wimberley, Texas; one grandchild; several cousins; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Washington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TESHERA, Robert Walter (Bob) of Bellingham, WA, died Thursday, September 18, 2003. Bob was born on March 28, 1922 to Arthur and Etta (Dahl) Teshera in Whatcom County. Graduating in 1939 from Mt. Baker High School, he eventually received a BS in Education from Western Washington University, and a PhD from the University of Washington. On Valentine's Day 1953 in New York City, Bob married P. A. Emerson of Fairhaven. They briefly lived in Washington D. C., then spent several months on a trip back to Bellingham. Bob worked many jobs in agriculture, including herdsman, artificial inseminator, veterinarian assistant, and milk truck driver and shift supervisor for Darigold. With his degrees he taught at Mt. Baker High School, University of Washington and eventually retired from teaching geography at Western. Bob was a lifelong member of the Republican Party, serving as Whatcom County Republican Chairman. He served on the State Good Roads and Transportation Board for many years. Bob was a member and past president of Kulshan Kiwanis. He was a 52 year member of the Elks Lodge. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, P.A., in January 2000, and by two brothers, Jim and Lee. He is survived by four daughters, Renée Teshera and husband Steven Granger of Bellingham, Andrée Teshera and partner Andy Sterne of Seattle, Stephanie Teshera of Austin, TX, Suzanne Teshera and partner Kent Walker of Wimberly, TX, granddaughter Corietta Teshera-Sterne two sisters, Barbara and husband Hank Elsner of Brewster, WA, Shirley and husband Bill Gunter of Modesto, CA brother George and wife Beverly Teshera of Bellingham and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TETRICK, Aubie Belle, 92, formerly of 2517 Henry St., Bellingham, died Friday (Oct. 12, 1984) in Bellingham. She was born May 30, 1892 in McAlister, Okla., and was a 65-year resident of Whatcom County. She was preceded in death by a son. She is survived by one son, five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Private family graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TETRICK, Barbara, age 57 of 2108 A St., passed away Sunday, January 2, (1977). A resident of this community for the past 31 years, Mrs. Tetrick was a member of Lady Elks. Surviving 3 sons, Edward L. Tetrick of Lemoore, Calif., Gary M. Tetrick of Port Orchard and James A. Tetrick, City; 1 grandchild. Memorial services Wed., Jan. 5, 1 p.m. Congregational Church with Rev. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Cremation. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jan 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TEVELDE, Duane - Funeral services for Duane TeVelde, age 22, 5359 Mosquito Lake Rd., Deming, were conducted on Wednesday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. in Everson Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. Carl Leep officiating. Burial preceded at 9:45 a.m. in Monumenta Cemetery.
Mr. TeVelde, who died as a result of a traffic accident on Sunday, July 21, (1985) was born in Minnesota on Sept. 11, 1962, and had been a county resident for the pat seventeen years. A member of Everson Christian Reformed Church, Duane was employed as a carpenter for Evergreen Builders. He was married to Ann Louise Hamilton in Everson on April 8, 1983.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; a daughter, Alisha; parents, John and Elsie TeVelde of Lynden; four brothers, Chuck and Wife Michelle of Hansville, Wash., Gary, Dale and Brian, all of Lynden; a sister Darlene of Lynden; father and mother-in-law, Dennis and Patricia Hamilton of Bow; a brother-in-law, Mike Hamilton and wife Ona of Sedro Woolley; a sister-in-law, Tammy Hamilton of Bow; and two nieces Krista and Kelli. Funeral services were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
Submitted by Debbie deHoog

THAL, Arthur E., of 910 16th St, Bellingham, died June 10, 1983 at a local hospital. Mr. Thal was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue and B'nai B'rith and was a treasurer of Beth Israel for 27 years. Past president of Bellingham Music Teachers Society and was affiliated 15 years with music department of WWU. Was concert master of the Civic Symphony Orchestra at WWU for 21 years. He leaves to survive his wife Rose Thal; 1 son Rabbi Lennard and wife Linda Thal of Los Angeles; 1 daughter, Mimi Sue and husband Robert Sorkin of Beaverton, WA; 1 brother Myer and wife May Thal of Vancouver, B.C.; 4 granddaughters, Daniella Sorkin and Rebecca Sorkin, Alona Thal and Ariella Thal; 3 very close cousins of Bellingham, Sanford Thal, Shirley Zell and Fred Zell; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday June 12, 1983 at 2 p.m. at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rabbi Harold Reuben officiating. Interment to follow in Beth Israel Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THAL, Sarah K., aged 87 years, formerly of 2519 Dean Avenue, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, July 17, (1944) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Thal had resided in Bellingham for the past fifteen years and was a member of the Jewish Synagogue of Beth Israel. Surviving relatives include three sons, Samuel, Max and Aerial Thal, all of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. San Strang and Mrs. I. Karsh, both of Bellingham; also twenty-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 18, at 4 p.m. Interment followed in the Jewish section of Bay View Cemetery.

THARP, James Marion - Funeral services for James Marion Tharp, of the Booths Corner district west of Lynden, who died in a Bellingham hospital Tuesday, (November 19, 1940) , will be held in the funeral home here Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Paul R. Campbell, of the Methodist church, will officiate and burial will occur in the Lynden cemetery. Mr. Tharp, who had been ill for some time, was 79 years of age. He was born at Fulton, Missouri, and came to the Lynden district thirty-eight years ago. He is survived by his widow, Zillah; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Morgan, of Route 2, Lynden, and Mrs. James Burnett, of Lynden; three sons, James of Toppenish and Louis and William at home; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Doss, of Arkansas, and Mrs. Mattie Jenkins, of Kansas City, Missouri; two brothers, Robert of Van Zandt and Lee Emanuel of Oklahoma, and three grandchildren.

THARP, Jesse William, age 57, of 211 1/2 E. Holly Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Sept. 21, (1955). Mr. Tharp had resided in this community for the past 55 years, was employed by the Olympic Portland Cement Co., and was a member of the United Cement, Lime & Gypsum Workers International Union Local No. 41. Surviving relatives include one sister, Mrs. Pearl Radonski of Van Zandt and one nephew, Frank Radonski of Edmonds. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James B. Hughes, Monday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. Final resting place Van Zandt Cemetery.

THARP, Lydia - A resident of Whatcom county the last thirty-eight years, Mrs. Lydia Tharp, 67, wife of Robert Tharp of Van Zandt, passed away at a local hospital Monday (Jan. 18, 1943) after a lingering illness. Besides the husband the surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Stanley Radonski, of Van Zandt; one son, Jesse Tharp, Bellingham; three brothers, James, Oscar and Walter Gray, and one sister Vina Gray, all of St. Louis, Mo. There also are four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the Nazarene church at Van Zandt Thursday at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Gordon Carlson. Interment will follow in the Van Zandt cemetery under the direction of Bingham-Dahlquist.
(From The Bellingham Herald, January 19, 1943)

THAYER, Frank Elburton, age 93, passed away on June 16, 2002. He was born in El Centro, CA on February 11, 1909 to Winfield and Candice (Rice) Thayer. Frank married Winifred Willey on March 16, 1930 in Arlington, California. He is survived by his wife Winifred of Bellingham; sons Raymond Thayer of Bellingham, and Donald Thayer of Sparks, Nevada; daughter Cheryl George of Tigard, Oregon; nine grandchildren, including Richard Thayer of Bellingham; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 21, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

THIBAULT, Doris Marie, 63, 3115 Squalicum Parkway, died Sunday (Dec. 22, 1985) at a local hospital. Mrs. Thibault was born in Remer, Minn., on May 17, 1922. She had been a Whatcom County resident for 32 years, and was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Her husband, John, and a son, Dick, died earlier. Survivors include one son in Houston; one daughter, Connie Dubis of Marysville; four grandchildren; one brother; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Richard Hussman officiating. Private burial was held at Greenacres Memorial Park.

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THIEL, Hollis M., age 88 of Bellingham, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2007. He was born April 20, 1919 in Bellingham, WA to Hans and Josephine Thiel. Hollis graduated from Bellingham High and Western Washington College, where he met Helen, his wife of over 63 years. Hollis and his brother Irving worked with their father in the family plumbing business, H. M. Thiel Plumbing and Heating, which they later owned together. Hollis and Helen were members of Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Hollis enjoyed playing golf and spending time at the summer home on Birch Bay. After retirement they enjoyed over twenty winters in Sun City, Arizona, where they golfed and socialized together. Hollis is survived by his daughter Barbara (husband Gene) McKinney of Snohomish, sons Howard (wife Judy) Thiel of Everett and Jim (wife Janice) Thiel of Mill Creek; grandchildren Amy, Ann, Jeff, Eric, and Michelle, 4 great-grandchildren and his brother Irving (wife Irene) Thiel of Bellingham. A Celebration of Hollis' Life will be held at Birchwood Presbyterian Church on Sat. June 16 at 1:30 p.m. followed by a reception at the church. Pastor Bud Lee will be officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14, Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THIGPEN, Estelle Frank, 90, of Sedro-Woolley died August 16, 1997 at his home. He was born in 1906 in Mississippi. In 1924 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served his country for 31 years. He has resided in Sedro-Woolley since 1950 where he also worked at Northern State Hospital. He is survived by a son & daughter-in-law William & Nora Thigpen of Bothell; 2 grandsons; 2 sisters and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian in 1948 and his second wife, Lavica in June of 1997. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

THIGPEN, John Joseph - A funeral for John Joseph Thigpen of Bellingham will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Mr. Thigpen died Monday, Sept. 25, 1995, at Lake Whatcom Residential Center. He was 50. Born Aug. 9, 1945 to Estelle F. and Lillian Johnson Thigpen in Bellingham, he graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1963 and Western Washington State College in 1967. He graduated from the Russian Language Institute in Monterey, Calif. in 1974 and was fluent in many languages. He traveled extensively and enjoyed being with his family. Mr. Thigpen served in the U.S. Navy in Rota, Spain and worked in Navy Intelligence. He also taught school in Randle for six years. Survivors include his parents of Sedro-Woolley, brother William Thigpen of Bothell and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Sep 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THISTLE, Nancy M. - Funeral services for Nancy M. Thistle, 21, 2525 Nevada St. will be conducted 3 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, the Rev. Elmer Erickson officiating. Mrs. Thistle died Tuesday (June 24, 1975) in Seattle. She was a life resident of Bellingham and a member of First Congregational Church. She is survived by the husband, Jeffrey R. Thistle; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Hatch; a sister, Carol; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hatch, all of Bellingham. Burial will follow at Bay View Cemetery.

THOM, Ingeborg Martha of Bellingham died at home Monday, Nov. 10, 1997. She was 84. At her request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be placed in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in St. Paul, Minn. Born Oct. 25, 1913, to Bert and Olafine Hensen Zucca in Cuyuna, Minn., she married Robert Thom Jr. Dec. 28, 1946, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mrs. Thom was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed aerobics, reading and writing. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989. Survivors include brother Victor Sorenson of Huntsville, Ala., three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

THOMAS, Arlene M., 53, of Bellingham, died Friday, February 28, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She was born September 20, 1943 in Bellingham to Lyle and Bernice (Shoop) Thomas and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. She was employed by Wilder Construction since 1978 and worked as weighmaster and asst. plant operator. She greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and long drives in the mountains. Survivors: Sons: David Gudde of Sequim, Robert Gudde of Bellingham; Daughter: Cherie Schaller of Bellingham; Brother: Joedy Thomas of Bellingham; Sister: Janet Romberg of Peter's Creek, AK; Grandchildren: Scott Gudde, Curtis Gudde and Elizabeth Schaller; Parents: Lyle and Josephine Thomas of Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her mother Bernice (Shoop) Thomas. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 5th at 3:00 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Following the graveside service, a time of sharing and refreshments will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Wilder's Hall, 3876 Hannegan Rd., Bellingham. Greenacres Funeral Home.

THOMAS, Bernice, age 45 of 2324 Cherry St. passed away at her home Friday June 24, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Thomas had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 22 years. She leaves to survive her husband Lyle H. Thomas, 1 son Joedy, 2 daughters Arlene and Janet all at home, her mother Mrs. Rosa Shoop of Bellingham, 2 sisters Mrs. Dorothy Rogers of Bellingham, Mrs. Doris Godwin of Englewood, Calif. Rev. W. Carl Calhoun will conduct services on Tuesday, June 28 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.

THOMAS, Earl M. - Haw-Het-Ton Earl M. Thomas, Sr., 89, passed away in the family home, May 20, 2009 on the Lummi Reservation. Lifetime resident of Whatcom County, many relatives and friends will be in attendance for Prayer Service on Monday, May 25, at 6 p.m. at Wex-li-em Building with Funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at Wex-li-em Building. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 May 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Frank, aged 22 years, passed away at a local hospital Friday, December 15, (1939) following a long illness. Mr. Thomas was born at Van Zandt, Wash., and had resided there his entire lifetime. Surviving relatives are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Van Zandt; one brother, Martin, at Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Beebe, Deming, Wash.; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jennings, Van Zandt; also three uncles and two aunts. The remains are resting at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Funeral services will be conducted at the Van Zandt Church, Tuesday, December 19 at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. T. A. Smith of Sedro Woolley. Interment will be made in Saxon Cemetery.

THOMAS, George E., age 60 years, a resident of 1700 Iowa Street, passed away Sunday, September 2, (1945). Mr. Thomas was employed as a gardener by the Iowa Gardens at 1310 Iowa Street, and is survived by one brother, Robert L. Thomas, and a nephew, Clyde Thomas, both living at 1924 Laurel Road; also by a sister, Miss Ann Thomas, in Tacoma. Funeral services were conducted from the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home Wednesday, September 5 at 4:30 p.m. Cremation.

THOMAS, George R., age 62 of 4523 Haxton Way, Ferndale, passed away Monday, Sept. 24, 1979. Mr. Thomas was a life time resident of the Lummi Reservation and was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He is survived by 2 sons, Michael of Lummi, George Jr. of Bow; 3 daughters Yvonne Thomas of Lummi, Colleen Thomas of Bow, Marge Phair of Lummi; 2 brothers Joseph Percy Thomas of Lummi, Earl Thomas of Lummi; 1 sister Joan Fell of Rochester, Wash.; 1 grandson; numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be conducted Wed., Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Phillip Bloom, Thursday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Sep 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Grace A. - A memorial service for Grace A. Thomas of Everson will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Crouse officiating. Mrs. Thomas died Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 74. Born Nov. 9, 1923, to Russell and Viola Smith in Camden, N.J., she married Donald Thomas Sr. July 25, 1948, in Las Vegas, N.M. She lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, before moving the Whatcom County in 1969. Mrs. Thomas and her husband operated a general store in Deming. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996. Survivors include sons Donald Thomas Jr. of Kent and Wayne Gardner of Wilkesboro, Pa.; daughter Florence MaGinnis of Wilkesboro; her mother, Viola Rubeck; brothers Earl Smith of Florida and Steve Lash in Oklahoma; and one grandchild.

THOMAS, Grace L., age 65, of 2019 Lincoln St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, June 23, (1956). Mrs. Thomas had resided in this community for the past six years and was a member of the Mission Covenant church. Surviving relatives include her husband, Hubert R. Thomas, at home; one son, Hubert of Seattle; four daughters, Miss Mildred Barbour of Toronto, Ont., Canada, Mrs. Ruth Barnes, Miss Louise Thomas, and Miss Margaret Thomas, all of Vancouver, B.C.; two grandchildren, two brothers, Floyd Lander of Fairbanks, Alaska and Harry Lander of Kodiak, Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. Marcia Burns of King City, Calif. and Mrs. Gertrude Roy of Englewood, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. James White, Wednesday, June 27 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

THOMAS, Helen Marguerite (McCrindle, Glover). Helen Marguerite Thomas (McCrindle, Glover) passed away in her home in Birch Bay, WA, Tuesday June 8, 2004. She is survived by her husband Preston Thomas, a sister Shirley of Prince George, B.C., a daughter Marguerite Petersen (Bent) of Yatchet, (sic) Oregon, a son Rev. Dal McCrindle (Helen) of Maple Ridge, B.C., Grand children Erik, Poul, Kirsten (Petersen) Bruce, Liz (McCrindle) and two great grandchildren. Helen was active in many Fraternal organizations, A Passed (sic) Senior Regent of the Women of the Moose, Supreme Representative for the Pythian Sisters, Jurisdiction of Washington, Passed (sic) Imperial of the Nomads of Avradoca and Honored Lady in The Order of Amaranth. A Memorial service will be held at the Bellingham Moose Home on West Bakerview Road on June 25, 2004 starting at 1 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jun 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

Thomas, Irene, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thomas, 1413 Central, passed away at a Tacoma hospital Saturday, May 5, (1951). Surviving relatives, besides the parents, include two sisters, Margie and Louise, and a brother, Bernard, all at home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thomas Sr.; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gertrude McCluskey, of Bellingham. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery with the Rev. Fr. James Buck, pastor of the St. Joachims Church, officiating. under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 1951) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Joyce Mary - Visitation for Joyce Mary Thomas of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral home, followed by graveside service at Lynden Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas died Monday, Nov. 10, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 60. Born March 13, 1937, to George and Johanna James Thomas in Boothroyd, Canada, she moved to Bellingham in 1952. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Henry, in 1992 and by a daughter, Sharon Charles, in 1971. Survivors include daughters Eileen Thomas of Bellingham and Diane Charlie of Harrison Mills, B.C., sons Ken Thomas of Parksville, B.C., and David Charles of Seabird Island, sister Dolly Adams of Bellingham, brother Harold Thomas of Anderson Creek, B.C., and numerous other relatives.

THOMAS, Leonard A., age 72, of Seattle, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. A prayer service will be held on Friday, August 28, at 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 10:30 a.m. Both services will be held at Wexliem Community Building. Moles Family Funeral Home – Ferndale
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, M. Millicent – Services for M. Millicent Thomas of Edmonds were held Dec 15 at Edmonds United Methodist Church. Mrs. Thomas died of bone cancer Sunday, Dec 12, 1999. She was 62. Born Jan 16, 1937 to Gordon and Ruth Thomas in Bellingham, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955 and later from Whitworth School of Nursing in Spokane. Mrs. Thomas worked as a registered nurse and also as a hospice nurse. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Edmonds United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cross-country skiing and reading. Survivors include daughter Ruth Helle of Portland, Ore; sons Ken Helle of Mount Vernon and Kris Helle of Machias; brothers David C. Thomas of Bellingham and Gordon Thomas of Weston, Fla; ex-husband, Gene Helle of Stanwood; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by American Memorial.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Lt. Cdr. Patrick T. Sr., U.S.N. Retired. Age 59, of 930 E. Grover St. Lynden, passed away Sun. Aug. 22, (1976). Mr. Thomas had been a Lynden Resident for the past 14 years. He graduated from Whatcom High School in 1934. In 1971 he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology and education from Western Washington State College. He recently taught a course at Whatcom Community College in Jewelry Design and Manufacture. In 1934 he joined the U.S.N. and was a Veteran of WWII, the Korean War and The Cold War, while in the Navy he was the Commanding Officer of the Mine Sweeper Aggressive MSO, No. 422 and was also the Executive Officer of the William C. Lawe, and The U.S.S. Massey and retired from Active duty in 1960. He was commander of Folttia No. 11, USCA US Power Squadron, The Bellingham Yacht Club, The Squalicum Yacht Club, The Navy League, The Reserve Officers Assoc, and Mt. Baker Post 121 of the American Legion. On December 23rd, 1953, he was united in marriage to Katherine Jane Miles in Bremerton. Besides his wife Katherine Jane, he is survived by his son, Patrick T. Thomas, Jr., of San Diego, Calif., 3 daughters, Rosemary P. and Sally Ann Thomas of the family home, and Mrs. Scott (Betty Jane) Beaulieu of Bellingham. A brother Robert S. Thomas of Bellingham and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Emma R. Miles of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Aug. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Jordon officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynden Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Robert James - Funeral services for Robert James Thomas aged 67 years, will be held at the Ferndale Baptist church Wednesday, January 8, at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Hovda. Burial will be made in the Woodlawn cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary. Mr. Thomas is survived by his widow, Mary Ida Thomas; two daughters, Mrs. Leona Wilson of Oklahoma; Mrs. Pearl Turner of Bellingham; two sons, Johnnie in Texas and Ira in Ferndale; his mother, Mrs. Hanna Thomas; three brothers, William, Ira and Willis Thomas, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Frances Brown, all of Kansas. [Died January 6, 1941]

THOMAS, Russel - A service of remembrance for Russel Thomas of Blaine will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Blaine, with the Revs. Dennis Wildermuth and Donald Walter officiating. Mr. Thomas died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 65. He was born July 31, 1935, to Russel and Dora (Johnson) Thomas in Blaine. He married Jean Elizabeth Coles on Oct. 5, 1958, in Burlington. Mr. Thomas was a commercial fisher in Alaska and the Northwest as a young man. He later worked for Georgia-Pacific West Inc. before retiring after 26 years with the company. He was a member of Fraternity of Eagles No. 3029 and the National Rifle Association for 25 years. He enjoyed yearly hunting and fishing trips with his wife and also enjoyed watching sports. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of the family home; sons Daniel L. Thomas and Donald R. Thomas, both of Blaine; three daughters, Debbie Strickland and Darlene L. Hunt, both of Surrey, B.C., and Diane L. Conrad of Texas; brother Robert C. Thomas of Bellingham; sisters Shirley Finkbonner of Bellingham, Doris A. Janovich of Gig Harbor and June Peterson of Arizona; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Seafarers Memorial, c/o Blaine Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1718, Blaine, WA 98231. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 9, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

THOMAS, Sylvia R., age 21, who resided at Victoria, B.C. was fatally injured in an auto accident June 22, (1975). She is a member of the Catholic Church. She leaves to survive her husband, Bill Michelle and 1 daughter, Joanne of Victoria, B.C.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Thomas of Victoria; 5 sisters and 7 brothers; her grandmother, Alice Williams, all of British Columbia. Rosary will be said Thursday evening, June 26 with Requiem Mass Friday, June 27 in Duncan, B.C. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

THOMAS, Theresa M. "Twee" M., "Si-Mi-Hlot" age 68, 4772 Haxton Way, Ferndale, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Wed. Feb 23, 1994. She was born to Richard and Zetha Paul Hillaire on Aug. 2, 1925 on Lummi Reservation. Theresa attended Chemawa Boarding school in Salem, OR; married Earl on Sept. 9, 1945 in St. Joachim's Catholic Church of which she was a member. She worked for Washington State University as an agricultural extension agent for 14 years and also was a cook for the Lummi Tribal School. She was a puller" on the Redwing Canoe team and loved to play bingo. She was preceded in death by a daughter June Lumbert, a grandson Guy Lumbert and a sister Eva Finkbonner. She is survived by husband Earl, Sr. of the family home; 7 daughters: Lorraine Williams and Richard; Emily Willard and Alfred; Andrea Johnson and Verne, Jr.; Irene Thomas and Willard Hillaire, all of Lummi; Belle Priest and Larry; Theresa Mike and Dean; Amy Thomas and Brad James, all of Bellingham; 2 sons: Bernie Thomas and Pam of Lummi; Earl Thomas, Jr. and Suzu Arnold of Ferndale; 32 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Helen Wilson and Gordon, Georgianna Bergsma, all of Lummi; 4 brothers: Frank Hillaire and Nettie, Richard Hillaire, James Hillaire and Lutie, all of Lummi; Henry Hillaire and Violet of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Vigil service will be Friday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. at Lummi Neighborhood Facility Funeral Mass will be Sat. Feb. 26, 10 a.m. also at Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Father Brian McGovern will officiate at both services. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Feb 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMASON, Frank A. - Visitation for Frank A. Thomason of Custer will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home chapel. A potluck and memorial gathering will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Intalco's Totem Terrace. Mr. Thomason died Tuesday, Dec. 23,1997, in Roy. He was 43. Born Dec. 9, 1954, to Laurence and Gertrude Lachowitzer Thomason in Bellingham, he graduated from Meridian High School in 1972. He married Mary Ellen Knutsen on Dec. 11, 1993, in Custer. Mr. Thomason was a long-haul truck driver for Martin's Feed Inc. in Lynden for 15 years. He enjoyed hunting, horseback riding, working on the farm, attending auctions and creating things by welding iron horseshoes. He also enjoyed collecting antiques, especially old Western relics and prints. Mr. Thomason was active in his daughter's 4-H club, the Trail Blazers. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Keri of the family home; his mother of Bellingham; brothers, Kenneth Bergstrom of Minnesota and Russell Bergstrom of Bellingham; sisters, Leona Bergstrom and Lenore Plassman, both of Bellingham, Marlene Clark of Issaquah, Christine Miner of Chehalis and Kathryn Webster of Anacortes; and many nieces and nephews.

THOMPSON, Annie - Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Annie Thompson of Everson, who passed away last Friday (July 14, 1944) after a long illness. She was the sister of Mrs. J. W. Sams of Lynden. Under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, the final rites will be held at the Lawrence Bethany Church with the Rev. Lawrence Gudmestad of Bellingham officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery at Lawrence. She leaves to survive the husband, Knute Thompson; two daughters, Mrs. Kermit Sande of R. 2, Everson and Eunice at home; one son, Thorval, in the U.S. Army; two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Sams of Lynden and Mrs. Carl Thompson of R. 2, Everson; two brothers, Hans Askland of Seattle and Halvor Askland of R. 2, Everson. (From The Lynden Tribune, July 20, 1944) Submitted by site coordinator.

THOMPSON, Anton, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Ada Thompson, Kirkland, Wash., passed away at a Seattle hospital, Thursday, April 15, 1943 after an illness of three months. Mr. Thompson had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past nineteen years, was a member of the Church of God and had served at Mount Baker High School as janitor for seventeen years. Beside the widow Mr. Thompson leaves to survive, two daughters and one son, Mrs. Esther Pollock, Sceptre, Saskatchewan, Mrs. Hazel Martin, Bellingham, and Mr. Elmer G. Thompson, Coast Guard at Florence, Ore.; four step-daughters and one step-son, Mrs. Marie Milne, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Alice Striger, Kirkland, Wash., Mrs. Emma Littlefield, Deming, Wash., Mrs. Violet Franklin, Kirkland, Wash., and Verne Kuske, Seattle; one brother, Emil Thompson, Peligan Rapids, Minn.; also thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Thompson were held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.

THOMPSON, Clarence R., age 76, of 1114 E. Laurel Rd., Bellingham, passed away Thurs. Nov. 11, 1982 in a local nursing home. He was born Dec. 3, 1907, in Everson and had been a Whatcom County resident all of his life, was a member of First Baptist Church in Ferndale. He is survived by his wife Hilma; daughters Janine Thompson of Bellingham; Marilyn and Tim Bailey of Ferndale; a sister Ruth Matson of Bellingham; 1 grandchild; 2 step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services Mon. Nov. 15 at 1:30 in the Ferndale First Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Nov 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.THOMPSON, Creetie M., age 90, of Bellingham, Wa., passed away Thursday September 8, 1994. Born November 5, 1903 in Coalmount, Indiana, she was a member of First Christian Church; active in V.F.W. and a Bellingham resident for 72 years. Survived by her daughter, Evelyn Thompson of the family home; 4 sons, Leonard Thompson of Bellingham, Layton L. and wife Heraldine Thompson of Seattle, Gene and wife Mona Thompson of Richland, and Leslie Thompson of CA; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Wise of Fife, WA. Graveside Service Monday, September 12, 1994, 2:00 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Creetie M., age 90, of Bellingham, Wa., passed away Thursday September 8, 1994. Born November 5, 1903 in Coalmount, Indiana, she was a member of First Christian Church; active in V.F.W. and a Bellingham resident for 72 years. Survived by her daughter, Evelyn Thompson of the family home; 4 sons, Leonard Thompson of Bellingham, Layton L. and wife Heraldine Thompson of Seattle, Gene and wife Mona Thompson of Richland, and Leslie Thompson of CA; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Wise of Fife, WA. Graveside Service Monday, September 12, 1994, 2:00 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Christine M. of Bellingham died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996, at the University of Washington Hospital while waiting for a liver transplant. She was 45. A private service will be held. Born Oct. 22, 1951, to Robert and Grace Reid in Seattle, she graduated from Sehome High School in 1969 and attended Western Washington University for two years. She married Casey Thompson on Jan. 9, 1981, in Bellingham. Mrs. Thompson worked as a legal secretary for more than 20 years. Survivors include her husband; son Michael Sullivan of Bellingham; daughters Tori Rock of England and Meggin Podnar of Spokane; her parents of Bellingham; sisters Georgene Reid, Barbara Wright and Karen Allen, all of Bellingham, Susan Fay of Vancouver, Wash., and Melanie Neate of Vancouver, B.C.; three grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. The family encourages participation in organ donor programs. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Edward M., age 85, of Bellingham, passed away June 18, 1997, in Bellingham, Washington. Mr. Thompson was born November 30, 1911, in Musselshell County, Montana. Mr. Thompson lived in Whatcom County for 45 years. He married Esther Carlson on Monroe, Washington, on February 10, 1941. He worked in maintenance for Oeser Cedar Company of Bellingham until he retired in 1972. Mr. Thompson enjoyed fishing and photography and watching the wildlife that visited his home on Stuart Mountain. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther and brothers, Ira, Rea and Earl. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, George Emory and Mildred Thompson of Bellingham, sister-in-law Bonnie Holdt of Lacey, Washington as well as numerous nephews and nieces and their families. A funeral service was held at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel on Fri., June 20, 7:30 p.m. with Rev. David Erickson officiating. A graveside service will be held on Mon., June 23, 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Greenacres Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Einar Nyhus of Ferndale, WA passed away Saturday, Sept 19th, (2009) in Bellingham WA after a two year battle with cancer. He was born August 21, 1940 in Big Timber, MT, the youngest son of Kjell Arnold Thompson and Elnora Marie (Nyhus) Thompson, both deceased. His first years were spent on the family ranch near Melville, MT, a settlement of Norwegian immigrants north of Big Timber. Einar was blessed by loving and caring family and many uncles, aunts and cousins who remain close to this day. In 1945, the family moved to a small farm north or Ferndale. Einar graduated from Ferndale High in 1958 and was a standout player on Ferndale's championship football teams and the All-State football team. Einar was offered scholarships to many major football Universities. He attended Everett Junior College. Einar worked mainly for Haskell and Wilder in construction. He was natural leader, competent and reliable. This quickly led to promotions to Project Supervisor or Superintendent. Einar also spent time working on the Alaska Pipeline operating heavy machinery. He was beloved by those he worked with and formed many close and long lasting friendships. Einar worked summers in the Alaska Commercial Fishing industry crewing on cannery tenders (salmon buying boats) as well as fishing boats. His older brother Gordon, Captain of the gillnetter F/V "Skal" introduced Einar to gill netting in western Alaska where Einar owned and operated the F/V "Andromeda" in his last summers in Alaska. Einar loved the outdoors and shared many wonderful memories of fishing, hunting, hiking and skiing trips with his brother and family. Each autumn Einar's mother, father, brother Gordon, niece Carlin and her mother Belva would load up camping gear and drive to his Uncle Teddy Thompson's ranch near Big Timber. Einar, his mother and father and his Uncle Teddy loved spending time with Carlin on the ranch and camping in the Crazy Mountains. The family would set up camp along a trout stream sheltered by golden aspens under the big blue Montana sky. Einar is survived by his brother Gordon and wife Denise who live near Deming. He is also survived by his niece Carlin Thompson and her husband Charles Savage of Bend, OR. Einar has one son, Teddy Thompson. Einar is also survived by cousins Lois Haddock (Barry) of Ferndale, WA; Elvina Neubauer (Leo) of Bothel, WA; Barb Aldrich (Tim) of Camus, WA and Barb's sons Bronson (Brandi) Nyhus and Jason Nyhus of Whatcom County; Mary Ensman of Hansville, WA; Arlene (Ken) Collenborne of Boise, ID; Per Fuglestad and family of Eigersund, Norway and companion Doris Foster of the family home. Einar is also survived by his longest and closest friend Joseph (Buster) Westhoff and fiance Mary Kiel of Marysville, WA, loyal and long-time friends Mike and Laurie McGhee, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, Al Hershey of Bellingham, WA and many many others who thought so much of him. Einar is preceded in death by his cousins Art and Tom Nyhus and his beloved Uncle Teddy (Tunis) Thompson of Big Timber, MT. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church 3605 Bennett Dr. Bellingham, WA 98225. Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, WA. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 12:00 noon until service time at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church. Jerns Funeral Chapel Bellingham, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Sep 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Esther M., age 63 of 3064 Henderson Rd, passed away Friday Jan. 6, (1978). Mrs. Thompson was a 27 year resident of this community. Surviving husband, Edward M. Thompson; uncle Walter Schilaty of Everett; aunt Helen Schilaty, San Francisco; uncles Carl and Nels Carlson of Monroe; numerous cousins. Services Wed. Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Private interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jan 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, George Emory - A memorial service for George Emory Thompson of Bellingham, Washington, will be at Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 West North Street, at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, with the Pastor David Erickson officiating. There will be a graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery at 11 a.m., also on Wednesday. Mr. Thompson died Sunday, April 12, 1998. He was 89 years of age. George Emory was born December 12, 1908 in Musselshell, Montana to Ona and George W. Thompson. The third of six brothers, Emory live in Musselshell until the 1920s when he moved to Washington where he met Mildred, his wife of 62 years. Emory and Mildred raised their nine children in Bellingham. George Emory spent much of his life working in the logging industry. He worked at Oeser Cedar Pole Yard from 1938 until he retired in 1972. Involved with The Boy Scouts of America and active in the Marietta Fire Department in the 1950s and 1960s, Geoge Emory was a Fire Department Commissioner. He also served on the board of Directors for the Y-Squalicum Water Association and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed family, travel, his pack animals, hiking and hunting. He was an avid reader. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred last July, his brothers and two great-grandsons. Survivors include sons and their wives Bill and Kay Thompson of Bellingham; Dick and Patty Thompson of Orcas Island; Don and Pat Thompson of Seattle; Rea and Judi Thompson of Texas; and Scott and Donna Thompson of Puyallup; daughters and their husbands Linda and Gale Miller of Oregon; Patricia and Brad Tuor of Redmond; Autumn and George Cole of Bellingham; and Mary and Kirk Johnson of Chehalis; grandchildren and their spouses Carrie and Matt Bennett of Blaine; Kent Elder of Ferndale; Kelly Pederson of Bellingham; Lynn Thompson of Seattle; Susie and Jim Barnes of British Columbia; Brad and Lisa Thompson of Colorado; Brian and Michele Thompson of Lynden; Tina and David Haggith of Great Britain; Theresa Humphrey of California; James and Sean Humphrey of Seattle; Beth and Greg Sifferman of Seattle; Colleen Thompson; Michelle Thompson of Arizona; Bart Thompson of Bellingham; Jeff and Vicki Prather of Blaine; Mark Prather of Bellingham; Shelley and Johnny Dane; Shannon and Jay Mahone; Tyler and Leslie Thompson; Piper and Jordan Fowler and Camey Thompson of Texas; Tanya Tuor of Renton; Troy Tuor of Bellevue; Rachel Santos of Oregon; Matt Cole of Bellingham; Sarah and Laura Johnson of Chehalis; Anthony and Edward Thompson of Puyallup; 26 great-grandchildren; and nieces Carolyn Fay of Chehalis, Sandy Steward of Olympia and nephew Gary Thompson of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Georgia Washington - A funeral for Georgia Washington Thompson of Lynden will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. David Fison officiating. Private burial will be in Lynden Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson died Friday, Nov. 14, 1997, at Bellingham Care Center. She was 88. Born April 28, 1909, to John and Edith House Clark in VanBuren, Mo., she grew up in Missouri. She married Charles Thompson on Aug. 18, 1934. Mrs. Thompson moved to Whatcom County in 1946 and operated a strawberry farm with her husband. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband in 1978, two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include daughter Charlotte Hamilton of Bellingham, brother Marvin Clark of Lynden, sister Emma Harmon of Lynden and Imogene Sevens of Bellingham, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

THOMPSON, Georgina Gibb, age 85, of Bellingham, WA, died April 3, 1997 at St. Frances Ext. Health Care. She was born October 23, 1911 in Seattle, WA, to George and Minnie (Joseph) Gibb. Mrs. Thompson was a graduate of Aberdeen High School and attended the Univ. of Washington. She worked as a bookkeeper for Grays Harbor Plywood and later for D.S.H.S. She married H. Gifford Thompson June 1940. He preceded her in death June 1970. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, 1st Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, Eastern Star and enjoyed reading. Survived by a son, Gifford Thompson and wife Yvonne of Bellingham; a sister Minnie Fenenga of Bellingham; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997 at Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, WA. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Hilma passed away Thurs., Nov. 24, 2004. She was 93, born April 29, 1911 in Ferndale, WA. Hilma married Clarence Thompson in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1982. Clarence and Hilma lived in Seattle and Bremerton until 1951. After moving back to Ferndale, Hilma worked for 17 years at the Bon Marche. Hilma was a long time member of 1st Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Edwin and Tony; sister, Albertina; and son- in-law, Tim Bailey. She is survived by her daughters, Janine Thompson, Marilyn Bailey; grandsons, John, Alan, Matt, Joe Bailey; great-grandson, Jay Bailey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Our beloved mother, grandma, aunt and friend will be remembered most for her graciousness, and for her beautiful smile. A graveside service will be held Tues., Nov. 30, at 2:00 p.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Nov 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Ida Mae, 80, of 825 Woodbine Way, will be Tuesday at Bayview Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. She died Saturday (Sept. 14, 1991) in a Bellingham convalescent center. Mrs. Thompson was born December 5, 1911 in Bellingham to Isaac and Anna Isaacson. She was a life resident. She was a member of the Central Lutheran Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer "Tom" Thompson in Sept. of 1986. Survivors include a son, Warren Hayes of Springfield, Ore.; a daughter, Penni Stanton of Bellingham; two grandchildren, Glenn Hayes and Erik Hayes, both of Tacoma; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Jessica Anne, 29 years old, loving daughter, sister, soul mate and friend passed away at her family home October 13, 1997, following a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Jessica was born in San Francisco, California August 3rd, 1968 and moved to Bellingham with her family at an early age. She attended Bellingham grade schools and graduated from Bellingham High with honors. She worked in the Seattle area as secretary for construction firms, returning to Bellingham to care for her ailing grandmother. She worked for Moceri Construction of Bellingham until her illness in July. Survived by her parents Fred and Cathy Thompson of the family home, her brother Ian Thompson of Bellingham, her partner Bradly Clark of Everett, and a great many dear friends. Jessica was creative and production with many crafts and providing memorable moments. A memorial service will be held at Westford Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Friday the 17th of October, followed by an open house at the family residence. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

THOMPSON, Jessie Amelia died at the age of 86 in Seattle, WA on January 2, 1998. Born on August 28, 1911, to parents Daniel and Gladys Van Iderstine of Harper, WA, former resident of The Willows. Preceded in death by her husband Marcum C. Thompson, son, James Thompson, her brother, Donald Van Iderstine. Survived by her daughters Marylyn Lemoine and husband, Philip, Seattle, WA, and Susan Lee and husband Lawrence, Bellingham, WA, grandchildren Philip Lemoine and wife Pamela, Seattle, WA, Mark Lemoine and wife Denys, Buckley, WA, Kirk Lemoine, Chicago, IL, Jason Lee, Bellingham, WA, Laura Lee, Bellingham, WA, and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998 at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Seattle.

THOMPSON, Joan - A graveside service for Joan Paulson Thompson of Richland will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Saxon Cemetery followed by a reception at Acme Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Thompson died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland. She was 71. Born March 14, 1925, to Ole Meyer Paulson and Gudrun Gjersvik, she was raised in Clipper and graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1942. She attended the University of Washington and the Northwest School of Nursing. Mrs. Thompson worked for the Boeing Co. from 1956 to 1987 as an electrical draftsperson. After retiring, she moved to Wenatchee and then to Richland in 1993. Survivors include son Howard Thompson, daughters Penny Shepperd, Peggy Haggard and Patricia Shutt, brother Robert Paulson, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangement are by Einan's Funeral Home in Richland.

THOMPSON, Kay, age 72 years, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, November 15, (1944) following a lingering illness. Mr. Thompson had resided in Bellingham for the past 30 years and was an attendant of the Church of Latter Day Saints. Surviving relatives include one son, Tothel U. Thompson, of Williamsburg, Virginia; one brother, David L. Thompson, of Appensworth, Virginia; also a half-brother, Mr. Mason Caldwell in Virginia. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday, November 17, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Shipman officiating. Cremation will follow.

THOMPSON, Kjell "Karl" - 85, 1300 W. Axton Road, a longtime Whatcom County resident, died Tuesday (Dec. 18, 1984) at his home. Born Dec. 3, 1899, in Ogna, Norway, he had been a Ferndale resident since 1945. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, Bellingham. He is survived by two sons and a grandson and granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stanley Dokken officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Leon P. - A graveside service for Leon P. Thompson of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bayview Cemetery with the Rev. David Crook officiating. Mr. Thompson died of an apparent heart attack Saturday, May 10, 1997. He was 60. Born April 16, 1937, to Phillip and Elsie Zahnow Thompson in Bellingham, he attended schools here and worked for local canneries. A member of the Army National Guard for almost 10 years, Mr. Thompson enjoyed collecting antiques and vintage cars. Survivors include son Bryan Thompson of Bellingham; daughters Patsy Darnell and Lorri Thompson, both of Bellingham, and Lindy Thompson of Las Vegas; sisters Naomi DeGolier of Bellingham and Elaine Scott of Phyllis Moran, both of Sedro-Woolley; one grandchild; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Lilias V., of Ferndale, passed away Thurs., Sept. 27, 2001 in Bellingham. She was 89. She was born Oct. 26, 1911 and has been a Whatcom Co. resident her entire life. Survived by son Gary (Barbara) Thompson of Ferndale, sister Mildred Holmwood, 1 granddaughter, 1 grandson, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 nephew, 1 niece. Graveside Service Wed. Oct. 3, 1:00 p.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Reverend Heather Mordhorst, of United Church, officiating. Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Sep 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Lillian Evangeline Thompson, 92, a lifetime resident of Bellingham, died Christmas morning, December 25th, 2001. She was born November 22, 1909 to Victor Jensen and Ella (Knutsen) Jensen in the historic Sehome Hill neighborhood at her grandparents home on Jersey Street. She was raised in that same district at 1001 Key Street along with her sister, Evelyn Jensen Cox and brothers Tillman, Howard and Victor Jensen who have all proceeded her in death. On Feb. 14, 1932 she married E. Arvid Thompson and had been married 64 years at the time of Arvid's death in 1996. Lillian and Arvid shared a love of gardening which began during WW II when they planted their first Victory garden and continued until shortly before Arvid's passing. Lillian was an avid and knowledgeable plantswoman who continued to grow beautiful flowers which she shared with friends and family. She was a lifetime member of Central Lutheran Church where her family were among the founding members. She taught Sunday School, was an original member of Priscilla Circle and also sewed quilts for many years with the Mission Quilting Group.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Young of Bellingham, Karen and husband Gary Chapin of Ashland, Oregon; eight grand children; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. They will all miss her sweetness, generosity, her beautiful smile and her fabulous root beer floats. Services will be held at Central Lutheran Church on Saturday Dec. 29th at 1:30 p.m. (From The Bellingham Herald, December 28, 2001)

THOMPSON, Louise G., age 56 of 4915 Samish Way, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, (1978). Mrs. Thompson had resided in Bellingham for the past 12 years. She leaves to survive her husband, Walter F. of the family home; 3 daughters, Mrs. Linda Leininger of Lynden, Pamelia and Debbie Thompson both of this city; 1 son, Ralph Auguchont of Vancouver, Wash.; 3 grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Emma Kessler; 1 brother, Arthur Kessler of Lynnwood; 1 sister, Caroline Rea of Seattle; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Wed., Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. E. E. Olsenius officiating.

THOMPSON, Marjory Ann Marie, age 58 of 1460 Birchwood Ave., Bellingham, passed away Sun., Jan. 12, 1997, in Ferndale, due to cancer. She was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Rapid City, SD, to Thomas and Ethel (Sparkes) Curtin and has been a Whatcom County resident for the past 14 years. Mrs. Thompson's hobbies included pool and bingo. She is survived by daughters, Deborah L. Cain of Bellingham and Cynthia J. Thompson of Tampa, FL; sons, Carl X. Thompson of Tacoma and Michael F. Thompson of Sunfish, FL; mother, Genevieve Curtin of Everett; brother, Tom Curtin of Anchorage, AK; sisters, Doris McDanald of Everett and Joyce Groen of Seattle; 3 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her sister, Janet Bracken. Visitation on Sat., Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Sun., Jan. 19, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clifford Ellyson officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

THOMPSON, Martha Marie, 25, of route 1, city, died at her home Wednesday (Aug. 13, 1941) after a brief illness. She was a native resident here and a member of the Salvation Army Sunday school, the Victor Community club and Townsend club No. 2. Surviving are her husband, George B. Thompson, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Ackerman; four brothers, Ernest N., James A., Harold W., and Wilfred L. Ackerman; three sisters, Mrs. Floyd Yeoman, Mrs. Kenneth Braune and Mildred Ackerman, and her grandmother, Mrs. Edith McNeal, all city. Funeral arrangements will be made at the Harlow-Hollingswoth funeral home.

THOMPSON, Michael Ray - A funeral for Michael Ray Thompson, lifelong resident of Ferndale, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Heather Mordhorst officiating. Private interment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Thompson died Thursday, July 31, 1997, in Ferndale. He was 31. Survivors include companion Vicki Johnson of Ferndale, son Michael Thompson Jr. of Ferndale, parents Gary and Barbara Thompson of Ferndale, sister Paula Pinkey of Auburn, grandmother Lilias Thompson of Ferndale and one niece. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Mildred L. - A memorial service for Mildred L. Thompson will be held Wednesday, July 16, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Chapel with Pastor David M. Erickson of Immanuel Bible Church and Rev. J. Rea Thompson of McAllen, Texas, presiding. Mrs. Thompson died Saturday, July 12, (1997) at The St. Francis Extended Care Facility in Bellingham. She was 84. Born July 17, 1912, in Monroe, Washington, to Fred and Mary Gerber, she graduated from Monroe High School in 1929. After high school she completed training at a business college in Seattle and, in 1932, received a teaching certificate from Bellingham Normal School. She married George Emory Thompson of November 2, 1934. Mrs. Thompson devoted her life to her family. She was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church, and was active in the P.T.A. and the Marietta Fire Department Auxiliary during the 1950's and 1960's. She worked at the Bellingham YMCA as head desk clerk from 1964 - 1974. In retirement she especially enjoyed gardening, reading, travelling and needlework. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Francis Gerber, sister Ruth Rowley, two great-grandsons, and two nieces. Survivors include her husband Emory of the family home; sons and their wives Bill and Kay Thompson of Bellingham, Dick and Patty Thompson of Orcas Island, Don and Pat Thompson of Seattle, Rea and Judi Thompson of Texas and Scott and Donna Thompson of Puyallup; daughters and their husbands Linda and Gale Miller of Oregon; Patricia and Brad Tuor of Redmond, Autumn and George Cole of Bellingham and Mary and Kirk Johnson of Chehalis; grandchildren and their spouses Carrie and Matt Bennett of Blaine, Kent Elder of Ferndale, Kelly Pederson of Bellingham, Lynn Thompson of Seattle, Susie and Jim Barnes of British Columbia; Brad and Lisa Thompson of Colorado, Brian and Michele Thompson of Lynden, Tina and David Haggith of Great Britain, Theresa Humphrey of California, Tom and Tess, James and Sean Humphrey of Seattle, Beth and Greg Sifferman of Seattle, Colleen Thompson, Michelle Thompson of Arizona, Bart Thompson of Bellingham, Jeff and Vicki Prather of Bellingham, Mark Prather of Bellingham, Shelly and Johnny Dane, Shannon and Jay Mahoney, Tyler and Leslie Thompson,Piper and Jordan Fowler and Camey Thompson of Texas, Tanya Tuor of Kent, Troy Tuor of Bellevue, Rachel Santos of Oregon, Matt Cole of Bellingham, Sarah and Laura Johnson of Chehalis, Anthony and Edward Thompson of Puyallup; 26 great-grandchildren; and nieces Barbara Wiggins of North Carolina and Jackie Monaghan of Oregon.

THOMPSON, Shirley - A gathering for Shirley Lindstrom Thompson of Oakville will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Hall in Everett. Mrs. Thompson died at home Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997. She was 68. Born April 23, 1928, to Harry and Martha Lindstrom in Everett, she was raised in Wenatchee and graduated from Edmonds High School in 1946. She attended Western Washington State College, now Western Washington University, graduated from Western States College with a chiropractic certificate in 1953, and received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Washington in 1963. Mrs. Thompson and her first husband, Robert Caverly, practiced chiropractic medicine in Rainier. She also was a teacher and counselor in Mukilteo for 13 years. She married Dean Thompson in 1970. An avid skier, Mrs. Thompson managed the Stevens Pass Ski Area ticket sales office from 1976 to 1983. She then moved to the east side of Stevens Pass and operated Ray Rock Country Store with her son, Bob. In 1991, she moved to Nisqually. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by an infant son, David. Survivors include her mother of Richmond Beach, sons Bob Caverly of Plain, Wash., and Randy Caverly of Oakville, stepson Sig Thompson of East Wenatchee, brother Gordon Lindstrom of Edmonds, sister Elizabeth Hunter of Greenbank, two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

THOMPSON, Winifred A. - A memorial service for Winifred A. Thompson of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Bible Church with the Rev. David Erickson officiating. Mrs. Thompson died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 82. Born Jan. 4, 1915, to Ray and Cassie Estey James in Whitefish, Mont., she grew up in Bellingham and graduated from Whatcom High School. She married Kermit Thompson July 8, 1938, in Seattle. He died in 1977. Mrs. Thompson received nurses training at Virginia Mason Hospital and worked as a registered nurse for more than 40 years. A member of Immanuel Bible Church, she enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting. Survivors include daughter Judith Leary of Mukilteo and Patricia Harris of Richland; son Dennis Thompson of Pasco; sisters Edith Baldwin and Bess Dvoracheck, both of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

THON, Carla June, age 53, of 2905 James St, passed away Tues, June 26, 1979. A resident of this community since 1951, she was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and is survived by her husband, Robert F. Thon; 1 daughter Kathryn Maurine Thon; mother, Mrs. E. W. Dickman, all of city; 4 brothers, John A Dickman of city; William H. Dickman of New York; Edwin W. Dickman of Des Moines, Iowa; and Jerry J. Dickman of Pasco; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thurs, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

THON, Robert F. Thon, age 83, passed away May 9, 2004 in Bellingham. He was born November 27, 1920, in Bellingham, to Jacob and Mildred Thon. He graduated from Bellingham High School with the class of 1940. Bob was a World War II Veteran called to active duty with the National Guard in Bellingham on September 16, 1940. He served as the Battalion Commo Chief with HQ Co., 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry in the campaigns at Guadalcanal, New Georgia, and the invasion landing of Luzon in the Philippines. His decorations include the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with Three Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Bronze Star. He was discharged as a Staff Sergeant on August 25, 1945.
Bob was a fifty year member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW), and he worked for Mobil Oil Refinery for twenty years as an Electrician Foreman for Mills Electric Company. Prior to 1970, he was employed as a Construction Electrician and worked in the logging industry for several years. He was a life member of Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 1585, in Bellingham. Bob enjoyed music, dancing, hiking, fishing, woodworking, and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Alex and Ted; sisters Kathryn and Margaret; and daughter's mother Carla. Bob is survived by his wife Dolores Burlin; daughter Kathryn and her husband Nigel Sulley; grandson Zachary Garland; brother Patrick Thon and his wife Patricia of Port Orchard; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 14th at 1:00 p.m., followed by a reception in the chapel. Graveside Committal will follow at Greenacres with military honors. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Broadway at Eldridge

THON, Howard "Allan" of Bellingham passed away peacefully at his home in the company of his family on Saturday the 3rd of May. He was 77, born to Alex and Vernice Thon on August 29, 1925. He was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Allan was an elementary teacher and principal in the Bellingham school district for 33 years. His work reflected his love for children and a passion to see all youth succeed in life. After graduation from Bellingham High School, he went on to Western Washington University receiving both Bachelors and Masters degrees. The outdoors and nature were special to Allan. He worked on the early development of the Bellingham Conservation Site and loved hiking on Whatcom County trails with seniors from the community. He always enjoyed the company of his family and friends. Social gatherings were special events where he viewed life to be at its best. Allan is survived by his wife of 54 years Peggy; son Jerry Thon and wife Truc and children Alex and Nikki; son Tom and wife Joene and children Jacob and Jessica; son Tim and wife Rae Anne and children Sara and Kyle; brother Gerald Thon and wife Lori; sister Verlaine Van Horn and husband Ted of Utah; special uncles Bob Thon and Pat Thon; sister in law Laura Rasmussen. At Allan's request there will not be a formal service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THORNYCROFT, Douglas Wayne, age 13, of 1591 Northwest Rd., passed away in a local hospital Friday, June 18, following a bicycle-auto collision. Douglas had been a life resident of this community and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Thornycroft, one brother, Dennis R.; three sisters, Misses Anita Marie, Judy Ann and Donna Sue, all at the family home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Thornycroft and Mrs. Olive A. Mock, all of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Father W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Tuesday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place. Greenacres Memorial Park.

THORP, Donald R. - Funeral services for Donald R. Thorp will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Thorp, 49, Seattle, was a Whatcom County resident most of his life before moved to Seattle recently. He was a planer for a lumber mill. He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 493, Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union, and a World War II veteran with the Army. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Mable Cooper of Bellingham; two brothers, Kenneth and Loyd, both of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Peterson of Bellingham and Mrs. Betty Dries of Westfield, NJ. [d. Aug. 7, 1971]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1971) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THORP, Ferrell, age 31 years, 2122 Broadway, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, following an accident. Mr. Thorp was a member of the Motorcycle Club of Bellingham. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Thorp, Route 4, Bellingham; also numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Wednesday, Sept. 26. at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. James Martyn Wilson. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 24, 1945) Submitted by Clara Jacobson.

THORP, Jess A., 65, of route 5, died at a local hospital Friday following a lingering illness. A Bellingham resident the past 19 years, he is survived by the widow, Myrtle, and two brothers, Burton of Oregon,and John of Everett. Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, November 22, 1953) Submitted by Clara Jacobson.

THORP, Leona Thorp, 2122 Broadway passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, Sept. 23 following an accident. Mrs. Thorp was a member of the Motorcycle club of Bellingham. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barraford, and one daughter, Eldeen Lehn, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, November 22, 1953) Submitted by Clara Jacobson.

THORSEN, Mary Jean born in Bellingham, WA on Dec. 6, 1925. A resident of San Pedro, CA for 42 years. Survived by husband Robert (Bob) Thorsen; sons Rob (Lucie) Thorsen, Jon (Bonnie) Thorsen, Jeff (Arlena) Thorsen; grandchildren Todd, Dana, Robin Thorsen; sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces & nephews. Private services will be held Friday, January 16, 1998.

THORSTEINSON, Thordur Paul of Snohomish died at home Sunday, Oct. 1, 1995, of cancer. He was 56. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday in Omaha, Neb. Born July 8, 1939, to Oscar and Muriel Thorsteinson in Bellingham, he was a member of Church of the Assumption and graduated from Bellingham High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years and then worked at IBM for 34 years. Survivors include his wife, Peal Thorsteinson, of the family home; three children; five step-children; his parents of Bellingham; brother Philip of Phoenix; sister Marguerite Heard of Westminster, Colo.; five step-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

THRALL, Thomas K., age 55 of Bellingham, formerly of Logansport, Indiana, died at his home on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. Born on December 1, 1950 in Logansport, he was the son of Maurice E. and Nina J. Killian Thrall. Tom attended St. Vincent's School and Logansport High School, where he was very active in Boy Scouts, public speaking and community service. He graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, earning a Bachelor's Degree in History, and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Following college, Tom worked as a boys' home counselor and as an emergency medical technician in the Lafayette area. In 1980, Tom embarked on a trip west on his motorcycle and ended up in Washington on May 18, when he became trapped by the fallout of Mount St. Helens eruption. He apparently liked what he saw of the area because he remained in Washington ever since. For a while, he worked in Aberdeen as an EMT and a surgical technician, before heading up the coast to Bellingham, where he has resided since 1981. In Bellingham, Tom lived in town and then luckily located a parcel of land on Haxton Way where he had a beloved house, woods, creek, beach and lived comfortably with nature surrounding him. He was mainly employed in the fishing industry and traveled to Alaska and down the West Coast for many years. Recently Tom had been working with the Department of Natural Resources in a variety of conservation programs. He is survived by one brother, Col. (Ret.) Terry E. Thrall and his wife Lacie of Mesa, AZ; one sister Mary Ellen Thrall of Logansport, IN, one nephew, and many friends and acquaintances in the Bellingham area. His dry wit, good humor, conversational repartee and loyalty will be sorely missed. His parents and an infant sister preceded him in death. A gathering of friends will be held at a later date when his ashes will be spread upon the ocean at his property on Bellingham Bay.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THRASH, Frank of 2315 Burk Road, Blaine, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1994, at home. He was 77. Private family services will be held with burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Born March 6, 1916, to William and Mattie Vaughters Thrash in Marianna, Ark., he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Anne Joyce Vuchetich on Feb. 9, 1944, in Vancouver, Wash. A resident of Whatcom County since 1970, Mr. Thrash was a structural ironworker and a member of Local No. 505 Iron Workers. He retired in 1983. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 86 in Blaine and a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Joyceanne Hagberg of Seattle and Mary A. Wallace of Blaine; sons Frank Thrash II of Everett and James Thrash of Seattle; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

THRELKELD, Clarence D., for thirty-nine years proprietor of the Sanitarium Baths in the Hotel Leopold building, passed away Friday (Apr. 26, 1946) morning at his home 2728 McLeod road. He was 60 years old. His death was sudden, occurring after a few hours' illness.
Graduate of the famous but now extinct Battle Creek, Mich., Sanitarium, Mr. Threlkeld and his wife, who also was a graduate of the sanitarium, took over the baths February 15, 1907, which had been established four years previously by Dr. A. Q. Shryock. In 1913 the establishment was enlarged and removed from the original location on State street to the present quarters.
Mr. Threlkeld was born January 24, 1886, in Liberty Center, Ia. He came to Bellingham in order to go into business on the West coast. He was a senior elder in the Seventh Day Adventist church. Surviving beside his wife, Mrs. Carrie R. Threlkeld, at home, are two daughters, Mrs. Isabell Wolff and Mrs. Geraldine Smith, both residing in Long Beach, Calif.; one son, Russell D. Threlkeld, of Dinuba, Calif.; four grandchildren; a brother, Merle E. Threlkeld, of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Edgerton, of Muklintee [Mukilteo], and his mother, Mrs. Eliza A. Threlkeld, of this city. The remains rest at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home. (From The Bellingham Herald, April 26, 1946) Submitted by Linda Purvis

THRELKELD, Thomas Glen, aged 76 years, passed away at his home, 2917 W. Maplewood Avenue, Monday, October 27, following a short illness. Mr. Threlkeld had resided here for the past twenty years and was an attendant at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving relatives are the widow, Eliza A., at home; two sons, Clarence D. and Merle E., of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Russell Edgerton, Mukilteo, Wash.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the elders, E. N. Sargeant and H. E. Willoughby, Wednesday, October 29 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

THURLOW, Diane C. passed away on September 6, 2006 at her home in Bellingham. Diane was born on January 5, 1945, in Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father Dr. Alfred A. Thurlow Jr. and her mother, Frieda Wolken Thurlow of Santa Rosa, California. Diane is survived by her sister Cathy Thurlow Shaw of Fairfax, California; her brothers Mark Thurlow of Santa Rosa, California, and Alfred A. Thurlow III of Roseville, California; three nieces, four nephews, four grandnieces and grandnephews; her godchildren, Amy Smith of Mount Vernon and Forrest Dudley of Bellingham; three dogs (Jasmine, Tessa, and Mandy) and six cats (Eli, Abby, Fu, Hava, Evelyn, and Buffalo Gal), all of whom have gone to loving homes; and a large number of close and loyal friends and admirers. Diane spent her very early childhood in Alton, Illinois, and Columbus, Ohio, but grew up in Santa Rosa, California. She attended Pine Manor College (Chestnut Hills, Mass), San Francisco State University, the University of California at Davis, and Seattle University. She studied anthropology and archaeology as an undergraduate; in 1975-77 she participated in one of the country's first training programs for physician's assistants. Diane lived in San Francisco and elsewhere in northern California from 1965 to 1985, then moved to Bellingham and her beloved home in the York neighborhood until her death. She worked for many years as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in Bellingham, Seattle, and northern California, drawing on extensive knowledge in all areas of her field but specializing in care of fragile infants and care of the dying. Diane had many roles in life – friend, sister, community activist, health educator, teacher, advocate, R.N. traveler, warrior and compassionate explorer. She will be remembered as a spirited and generous woman who was loyal, a giving and nurturing friend, and care taker to all – a guide for today and beyond. Continue your journey in peace, our fabulous friend! Open house celebration of life will be held on September 24, 2006, 2 - 5 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THURMAN, Barbara G. - A service for Barbara "Bobbie" G. Thurman of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Thurman died Sunday, Aug. 24, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 74. Born Feb. 16, 1923, to L. B. and Gladys West in Ballard, she graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle in 1941. She married Jim Thurman on Oct. 3, 1942, in Seattle. Mrs. Thurman lived on Orcas Island for 20 years before moving to Bellingham in 1988. An accomplished seamstress, she enjoyed salt-water fishing, cooking and gardening. Survivors include her husband, of Bellingham; daughters Penny Othberg of Bainbridge Island and Pam Sinnett of Bellingham; son Jim Thurman of Clayton, Calif.; six grandchildren.

TICHELAAR, Bert, age 57, of 2132 Burk Rd., Blaine, passed away Tues., July 11, (1978). Born in Holland, Mr. Tichelaar had moved to Whatcom County from Calif. in 1955. He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church and was a retired mill worker at Mt. Baker Plywood Co. He was married to Marie Naidenowa in Germany on May 24, 1945. Besides his wife Marie, he is survived by a son John of Semi Valley, Calif.; 3 daughters, Irene Tichelaar of Portland, Mrs. Tilley Hawke and Annie Tichelaar, both of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 brothers in Holland. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 14 at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Reformed Church, Rev. Arie Leegwater officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jul 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TICHELAAR, Marie N., age 87, died July 12, 2010, after suffering a severe stroke. She was born in Poltawa (Poltava), Ukraine, on January 7, 1923, as Maria Jaroschenko (Naidenowa). She lost her brothers and sisters in the famines of Stalin's reign. When she was 18, she was taken prisoner as a forced laborer and transported to Germany. On the prison farm, she met Botte Tichelaar; together they fled to the Netherlands. They were married on May 24, 1945. The Soviets began to repatriate their citizens, treating them as traitors, some being sent to the GULAG prisons, so Botte and Marie again fled, and this time to the United States. They lived first in the Artesia-Bellflower area of California, and then moved to the Lynden area in 1953. She was a proud citizen of her adopted land. Mama loved her family unconditionally; and generously shared her flowers, seedling plants, garden produce and baked goods with all she came in contact. Marie was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; her father, Mifodi Naidenowa; mother, Irina "Irene" Jaroschenko (Naidenowa); husband, Botte "Burt" Tichelaar; and son-in-law, Howard Hawke. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at St. Joseph's Hospital, Whatcom Hospice, and the Christian Health Care Center for providing Mama and her family comfort during her last days. God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, "Peace be thine" ... Unknown A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, July 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church, Lynden. A private Graveside Service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 July 14) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TICKNER, Paul R., age 63, of Ferndale, passed away Tues., March 26, 2002 in Surrey, B.C. Born Sept. 28, 1938, to Laurance & Francis (Mansergh) Tickner in Victoria, B.C. He married Dorothy Bennington, Feb. 22, 1958, at Lake Cowichan. She preceded him in death. He had been a Whatcom County resident since 1970 and worked for Intalco Aluminum Corporation for over 30 years. Mr. Tickner was an Associate of Member of the Canadian Legion in Canada. Some enjoyable hobbies were: gardening, mini farming, canning, wine making, & boating. Survivors include: daughter, Cheryl (Steve) Gural of Cheney, WA sons: Lance (JoAnn) Tickner of Midland, MI, and Marc Tickner of Nagasaki-Ken, Japan four grandsons: Erich & Philip Alexander, and Zachery & Michael Tickner two sisters: Doreen Ehl of Burnaby, B.C., and Sandy Clifford of Comox, B.C. brother, Larry Tickner of Victoria, B.C. and numerous nieces & nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Mon., April 1, 1:00 p.m., at Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home Chapel, 2039 Main St., Ferndale with burial to follow at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. The Reverend Al Currier will officiate. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TIDDENS, Alfreda Irene, longtime resident of Seattle and Tacoma, died at Alderwood Convalescent Center in Bellingham on March 14, 1997. Mrs. Tiddens was born in Snoqualmie, WA, to Alfred and Lila Kinsey. In 1934 she married Virgil Tiddens, and after 62 years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 1996. Mrs. Tiddens worked for her Uncle Darius Kinsey at his photography studio in Seattle when he was taking pictures in the logging camps of the Pacific Northwest. She assisted her Aunt Tabitha Kinsey with developing and tinting the photographs. During World War Two, Mrs. Tiddens worked at Boeing. Alfreda will be remembered by her many friends and relatives for her letter writing, love of music, gardening and fishing. Mrs. Tiddens is survived by her two nieces, Sue Bowen of Port Angeles and Joyce Reems of Seattle; her nephew, Arley Harrison of Bellingham; numerous great and grand nieces and nephews. Private interment will be at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle. The arrangements are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

TIDMARSH, Elizabeth R. - At her request, no service will be held for Elizabeth R. Tidmarsh of Bellingham. Mrs. Tidmarsh died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in Bellingham. She was 89. Born July 1, 1911, in New Jersey, she married Thomas N. Tidmarsh on Feb. 18, 1928. She moved to Bellingham in 1950. Mrs. Tidmarsh was preceded in death by her husband in May 1990 and by numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include brothers John Ireland of Ephrata and Otto Simberg of Florida sons Thomas N. Tidmarsh Jr. and Ronald T. Tidmarsh, both of Bellingham four grandchildren five great-grandchildren and numerous niece and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TIDMARSH, Thomas, Sr., age 81, died at his residence, May 13, 1990. He owned Wahls Corner Store for 20 yrs., was married to his surviving wife Elizabeth in Feb of 1928. Thomas was a member of the Nazarene Church. Surviving besides his wife are his 2 sons, Thomas Jr. and Ronald, both of B'ham; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TIEMAN, Mary L., 79, formerly of 1311 W. Illinois St., died Thursday (Aug. 7, 1986) in Bellingham. She was born March 28, 1907, in Nebraska. She had been a Bellingham resident for 49 years. Miss Tieman was a member of the Garden Street United Methodist Church and the Esther Fellowship of the United Methodist Women. She served as treasurer for 11 years of the Women's Society of Christian Service at the Garden Street United Methodist Church. She was a seamstress at Edna Rae Alisky's for 20 years. Survivors include four sisters, Bonita Waters of Bellingham, JoEllen Long of Oak Harbor, Dorothy Torrence of Aberdeen, SD, and Mavis Brown of Cape Coral, FL; two brothers, Dick Tieman of Bellingham and Vit Tieman of Lead, SD; numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Today and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 am Tuesday at Saxon Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Garden Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roger Johnson will officiate.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TIEMAN, Ruth, beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away June 7, 2008, in Bellingham. She was 93. Ruth was born to Bert and Bertha Athearn on February 23, 1915, in Wickersham, WA. She had a wonderful childhood that she fondly told stories about until her passing. Ruth graduated from Mt. Baker High School and then from St. Joseph School of Nursing as an RN in 1936. In 1937 she married Buzz Tieman and together they enjoyed raising their family on a small farm. She loved nursing and the many patients she cared for during the 60 years of her nursing career. She passed her love of nursing onto her family, as 1 daughter, 3 granddaughters, and 1 great-granddaughter have followed her footsteps to become nurses. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland "Buzz" Tieman; infant daughter Sally; great-grandson Pepe Salas; 4 siblings: sister Alice Athearn and brothers Bob, Dave and Dodz Athearn. Ruth is survived by her children: sons Joe Tieman of Bellingham and Tony Tieman of Honolulu, HI; daughters Alice (Larry) Harvey and Ruth (Gary) Nelson of Bellingham; sister Juanita Gilmore; sisters-in-law Bonita (Bill) Waters and Freda Athearn; 8 grandchildren: Becky (Dave) Dillard, Lorrie (Joe) Collins, Carrie (Jim) Baumunk, Bill (Virginia) Harvey, Buzz Tieman, Crissy (Jim) Wiebert, Angie (Sean) Jeffrey, and Hans Nelson; 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth was a past member of St. Xavier Auxiliary at St Joseph Hospital and Marietta Community Church. Her Christian faith was important to her all her days. She will be remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends for her grateful attitude, generosity, sense of humor, and unconditional love of others. Her family wishes to thank the staff at Alderwood for their loving care for her these past years. A Committal Service will be at Saxon Cemetery on Friday, June 13th, at 11:00 a.m., with a Memorial Service following at 1:00 p.m. at Moles Bayview Chapel (Lakeway & Woburn). Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel – Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TIEMAN, Ruth La Verne - Visitation for Ruth La Verne Tieman of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Jerns Funeral Chapel. There will be no service. Mrs. Tieman died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. She was 80. She was born Oct. 10, 1918 to Daniel and Lorena Musselman Stucker in Mellette SD. She worked as a clerk at Pay Less Drug Store and retired in 1980. Her hobbies included supporting the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team and making almond roca for her family. Mrs. Tieman was preceded in death by son Willard Tieman.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TIEMERSMA, Sherry Ann, age 37, of Nooksack died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital. A lifelong Whatcom County resident, Sherry was born April 20, 1972 to Martin and Connie (Ligocki) Zylstra in Bellingham. She graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1991 and was married to Ken Tiemersma on August 15, 1992 in Everson. A devoted loving wife and mother, Sherry home-schooled their five children and actively participated with the Country Partners 4-H group. She attended Faith Bible Church and worked part-time as a caregiver. Gardening was a favorite hobby. Sherry is survived by her husband Ken; five children Tyler, Amanda, Michael, Daniel and Anthony all of the family home; parents Marty and Connie Zylstra of Everson; mother-in-law Mari Timmer and her husband Harvey of Lynden; father-in-law Sam Tiemersma of Sumas; grandparents Myrtle and husband Albert Martin of Lynden, Clarence and wife Heath Zylstra of Lynden and Hilda and husband Cliff Walker of Sardis, B.C.; brother-in-law Mark and wife Lisa Tiemersma and sister-in-law Vicki and husband Ted Huizenga of Everson and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation hours will be Thursday, July 23, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, July 24, 11:00 am at Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, 606 E. 2nd St., Nooksack with Pastor Eric Bjorn officiating. Private burial will precede in Nooksack Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TIERNAN/TIERMAN, Paul - Funeral services for the late Paul Tiernan, who died at the family residence 1701 South Bellingham, Saturday morning (July 11, 1908), will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the services to be under the auspices of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Brotherhood of American Yeoman, to which Mr. Tiernan belonged. Interment is to take place in Bay View cemetery under the direction of W. H. Mock & Sons.
(From The Morning Reveille, July 14, 1908)

TIERNEY, Martin David, age 64 of 2315 Williams St., passed away Monday, July 27, (1987) in a local nursing home. He had been an elementary school teacher, a past President of Bellingham Educational Assoc., he had been in charge of The Audio Visual Dept., at Roeder School, a decorated WWII Veteran, was a past member of the Seattle Sheriff Dept. Survived by 1 son John Tierney of Bellingham; 1 daughter Joan Tierney of Bellingham; 1 sister Ann Anthony of San Diego; 1 grandson Shawn Tierney of Bellingham; 1 niece; 2 nephews; numerous other relatives & loving friends. Memorial services will be conducted Wed., Aug. 5, 1987 in the chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Memorials maybe made to the Heart Assoc. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

TILLEY, Eugene, age 46 of 1609 McKenzie Ave., passed away October 25, (1965) in a local hospital. He had been a resident of Bellingham since 1942 and was employed by the City Water Department for 15 years. He was a veteran of WWII. Surviving are his widow, Jean; 1 son, John Anthony; 2 daughters, Susan Ann and Patricia Colleen, all of Bellingham; 3 brothers, J. V., of Bellingham; Bob of Denver and William who is serving with the U.S. Navy; 2 sisters, Mrs. Zelda Tellefsen of Sumas; Mrs. Rose Marie Hull of San Diego. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home Thursday, October 28 at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

TILLEY, Evelyn "Delle", age 77, formerly of 25th Street, passed away December 6, 1996 in Mt. Baker Care Center. Mrs. Tilley was born November 2, 1918 in Salt Lake City, UT to Peter and Emma (Carlson) Falkner. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints and the Old Time Fiddlers. She had been a Scout Den Mother for 11 years. She took great pleasure in letter writing - sometimes 10 to 12 pages - and doing crossword puzzles in ink. During the 60s and 70s she spent much of her leisure time golfing. She is survived by her two sons, Mark and his wife Marilyn Tilley of Lynden and Mike and his wife Linda Tilley of Bellingham; her daughter, Jodelle "Jody" and her husband John O. McBee of Bellingham; her brother Richard Falkner of Utah; her two sisters, Marie Bickley and May Paul of Utah; 17 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the church of Jesus Christ Later Day Saints on James Street 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 11, 1995. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Final resting place will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TILLOTSON, Margaret Leikvold, 91, 1200 Lincoln St., Bellingham, WA, passed away Oct. 10, 1992 in Bellingham. She was born April 11, 1901 in Vermillion, SD, to Peter and Bell Leikvold. She was a life member of the Vermillion Eastern Star #44 and Delta Kappa Gamma, NRTA. Mrs. Tillotson taught school in the Nooksack and Bellingham School Districts. Survivors are her husband, Elmer C. Tillotson, of Bellingham and a sister, Phyllis Iszard of New York State. A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 1992, in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel followed with burial at Greenacres Cemetery with Pastor Richard Christiansen officiating. The arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

TIMERMAN, Joe C. - At his request, there will be no services held for Joe C. Timerman of Bellingham. Mr. Timerman died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in Bellingham. He was 93. Born Dec. 27, 1905, to Charles and Emily (Brys) Timerman in Ferndale, he had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. In May 1975, he married Mae Carter. After retiring from farming, Mr. Timerman worked as a custodian for the Ferndale School District for 10 years. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include his wife, of the family home, and "adopted daughter" Barbara Hilty of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

TIMERMAN, Rowena, 70, Route 3, Ferndale, passed away Thursday, September 15, (1966). She attended Bellingham Normal School and taught school 43 years in Washington. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, Delta Grange, Camera Club, Birchwood Garden Club. She is survived by one sister, Miss Elvira Timerman of Bellingham; 1 brother, Joe of Ferndale; several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 19 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Haygood officiating. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

TIMMER, Vivian Louise, born Jan. 31, 1955, in Bellingham to Beverly Gorzeman Timmer & Elmer Timmer passed away Thurs., April 17, 1997. She loved people, gardening, and travel. With a heart felt desire to help others and treat their pain she became a registered nurse in 1975. Vivian enjoyed creating in fabric, watercolor and clay with a passion for life we will all miss but will long remember. In Christs love, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Survived by mother, Beverly Timmer; father, Elmer & Helen Timmer; sisters and brothers: Lynette & Vince Godt, Bonnie Timmer, Alma Weimer, Albert & Doreen Timmer, Juli & Howard Wandell, Kim & Don Rhea, and Brent & Barb Matter. Preceded in death by brother, Peter Timmer. A memorial service will be held Sat., April 26, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. View Christian Reformed Church. Greenacres Funeral Home.

TINCKER, Mary E., age 93, passed away in Seattle, WA, January 26, 1997. She was born December 18, 1903 in Columbia, Tennessee and was a long-time Bellingham resident. She is survived by her son, Robert Bartholic and his wife, Valerie; three grandsons, Brian and his wife Becky Bartholic, Michael and his wife Betsy Bartholic and Patrick and his wife Lynne Bartholic; four great-grandchildren, Aaron, Sarah, Sean and Morgan. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 1997, in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel followed by burial in Greenacres Cemetery. Dr. Leslie Ann Knight will officiate. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

TINGSTROM, Abbie A., 89, of Bellingham, died Tuesday Jan. 16, 1996 in Bellingham. Mrs. Tingstrom was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County and attended Bellingham Normal School. She marred Ernest Tingstrom on Dec. 24, 1940 and was preceded in death by him on Oct. 24, 1966. She was also preceded by two brothers and one nephew. Survivors include her niece Lenore DeWitt and husband Loren of Bellingham; five great-nieces; one great-nephew; five great-great-nieces and the Jim Mullen family who were very special to her. A Graveside service will be held Friday, January 19th, 1:00 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery, Rev. Al Currier of First Advent Christian Church officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

TISCORNIA, Frank Carl, lifetime resident and pioneer of Whatcom Co., died September 7, 1998 at his residence. He was 91. Mr. Tiscornia was born February 25, 1907 in Bellingham, Washington. He married Ellen Tabacco in Bellingham in 1937. She preceded him in death in 1992. Frank, his father Antonia, and brother Lawrence, owned and operated the Tiscornia & Sons Vegetable Truck Gardens for many years. In 1924, they acquired the Vegetable Truck Garden on Nome Street, the current site of the technical school. The Tiscornia & Sons Vegetable Truck Gardens continued for 31 years until 1955 when the property was sold to the Bellingham School District. Frank later worked for the City of Bellingham Parks Department. He was a member of the Assumption Church, Eagles, and A Step Ahead Dance Club. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his son, John F. Tiscornia and wife Paula of Mercer Island, WA; grandchildren, John C. Tiscornia and Paul Tiscornia, both of Bellevue, WA, Tim Tiscornia and wife June of Portland, OR; sister, Teresa Bornstein of Bellingham, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 1998 at the Church of the Assumption with celebrant Fr. Patrick Freitag. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

TISDALE, Dorothy W. - A memorial service for Dorothy W. Tisdale of Ferndale will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Laurel Community Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Cameron officiating. Miss Tisdale died Friday, Sept. 5, 1997. She was 85. Born Nov. 1, 1911, to Fredrick and Winnifred Kirkland Tisdale in Pe Ell, she collected dolls, bells, souvenir spoons and agates and enjoyed puzzles and crafts. Survivors include sister Holly Hopkins of Lake Stevens and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

TISDEL, Johanna – Private family services will be held for Johanna (Stangeland) Tisdel of Bellingham. Mrs. Tisdel died Wednesday, Feb 9, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 84. Mrs. Tisdel was born May 18, 1915, to Josef and Dellia (Penn) Stangeland in southern Norway. On Dec 31, 1938, she married Laurel R. Tisdel. Mrs. Tisdel was a member of Sons of Norway of Bellingham. She loved to sew, garden, read, crochet and travel. Her son Jon Stephen Tisdel died in 1990. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughters Vicki Sundstrom of Sedro-Woolley and Gail Traulsen of Lynnwood; son L. Russell Tisdel Jr. of Issaquah; brothers Henry Stangeland of Bellingham, Edd Stangeland of Ferndale and Nils Stangeland of Poulsbo; sisters Marie Simonson and Delia Joule, both of Bellingham; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TISDEL, Jon Stephan, 43, 1200 Lincoln St., No. 413, died today (March 24, 1989) in Bellingham. He was born Oct. 14, 1945, in Bellingham. He was born Oct. 14, 1945, in Bellingham and was employed as a construction worker. Survivors include his parents, Laurel and Johanna Tisdel of Bellingham; a brother, Russell Tisdel of Issaquah; and two sisters, Gail Traulsen of Lynnwood and Vicki Herald of Arlington. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

TITUS, Earl, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, May 17, 2003 at St. Joe's, Bellingham - the hospital of his birth, April 20, 1915. Earl was born and raised in Bellingham, graduating from Whatcom High in 1933. He and Patricia (Pat) Turner were married October 3, 1942, just before he served in the army in WWII. They then settled in Tacoma. Earl was preceded in death by wife, Pat. Survived by daughter, Sue and husband Stan of Lynden four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale on Thursday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TITUS, Francine Elisabeth Douma Titus joined her heavenly father on July 8th, 2007, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Fran was born in Overschie, Holland in 1931 to Sybren and Elisabet Douma. She immigrated with her family to the United States in 1949 and settled in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan where she married her husband, Glenn Titus, in 1951. Employed by Western for 25 years in the Financial Aid Office, Fran helped many students at the university. Through her involvement in Women of Western, she continued to raise funds for scholarships even after her retirement. Fran will be remembered as a patron of the arts, an avid traveler, as well as a consummate hostess. She found joy in reading, walking, and gardening. Francine was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law Brien Squires. An account has been created to establish a scholarship fund in Fran's name to support the arts at WWU. A celebration of Fran's life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday July 14th at St. James Presbyterian Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TJOELKER, Lawrence E., 51, of 2110 Central Road, Everson, died Sunday (May 10, 1981) in a local hospital after an illness. He was born Feb. 15, 1930, in Everson. He was a farmer. He was a member of Faith Reformed Church. He was vice chairman of the Whatcom County Soil Conservation Board and a member of Everson Lions Club, Bellingham Elks Lodge 194 and Lynden Camels Club. He married Lyla McIvor on Nov. 7, 1953, at Bellevue. He is survived by his wife, three sons, a daughter, his mother, a sister and numerous other relatives. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Reformed Church, Lynden, preceded by private family burial at 11 a.m. in Ten Mile Cemetery. Visitation hours are from noon Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOBIASSEN, Lloyd E. - A memorial service for Lloyd E. "Toby" Tobiassen of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Congregational Church with the Rev. Cindy Bauleke officiating. A reception will follow in the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Ten Mile Cemetery in Laurel. Mr. Tobiassen died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in Aurora, Ill. He was 89. Born Sept. 18, 1910, to Lars and Ellen (Hansen) Tobiassen in Seattle, he had been a Whatcom County resident since 1912, graduating from Meridian High School in 1930. On Sept. 22, 1934, he married Edith Sinlan in Lawrence. She died in 1995. A retired construction worker, Mr. Tobiassen was a member of the Northwest Laborer's Union. He enjoyed fishing, music, dancing and telling tall tales. A sister, Hilda Ursin, also died previously. Survivors include sons Larry L. Tobiassen of Ferndale and Lloyd D. Tobiassen of Everson, daughter Maxine Maede of Aurora, sisters Nellie Prouty of Bellingham and Elsie Burgraff of Lynden, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOBY, Calvin Jerome, 4 months old, of Beach Star Route, Bellingham, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, (1965) in Seattle. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Verle Toby, 6 brothers and 2 sisters, his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lane, his grandfather, Charles Toby. Mass of the Angels will be sad Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church by Rev. Father Talbott. Interment will follow in Lummi Cemetery under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Oct 1965) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOBY, Charles A., 79, 1816 Marine Drive, Marietta, died Friday (Dec. 9, 1983) at home. He was born Sept. 12, 1904 on the Lummi Reservation and was a lifetime resident of the reservation. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church and also attended Marietta Community Church. He is survived by his wife Ruth Toby, a son, a brother, a sister, three nieces, two nephews, 12 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be at 6 p.m. today at the chapel of Moles Funeral Home, the Rev. Jack Buchalew officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Dec 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOBY, Donald Thomas, age 41, of Lummi, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2003. He was born on February 23, 1962 in Bellingham, Washington to Louella (Lane) and Verle Toby Sr. He was co-owner of Toby Construction, Inc. and a lifetime fisherman and shellfish harvester. Donald was a great source of strength for his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all of those who knew him. His love for the water and his people was evident through his practice of traditional ways. Donald is preceded in death by his brothers Gerard and Calvin Toby and niece LaToya Revey. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Raquel A. Vigil-Toby; son Anthony; daughter Stephanie; parents Louella and Verle Sr.; brothers Chuck, Verle Jr., John, Albert, Steven and Herman; sisters Carol Martindale, Lucetta and Verla Toby, Viola Diggs and Loretta Revey; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. An Evening Prayer Service will be on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 6 p.m. and a Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 10 a.m. both to be held in the Wexliem Community Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOBY, Evelyn, Milton, Wash., died Wednesday (Nov. 21, 1979) in her home. She was 64. She was born Oct. 8, 1915 in Bellingham. She was a member of the Catholic Church and of the Legion of Mary. She is survived by her husband, William, and by two sons, three daughters, a brother, two sisters, 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m. today in Jones Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joachim's Church. burial will be in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Nov 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOBY, Gerard Andrew, of Lummi, passed away Tues., Dec. 3, 2002. He was 41. Born April 11, 1961 to Verle A. Sr. and Louella A. (Lane) Toby, in Bellingham. He was a lifelong fisherman, crabber, clam digger, and oyster picker. He never had a bad word to say about anyone or anything. His two beautiful daughters were the loves of his life. Gerard also went out of his way to show his love for his nieces, nephews, aunties and uncles, and nickname all his cousins "Cuz." He lived on the water and went to his family resting place doing what he love most, earning a living from our precious, natural resources. A brother, Calvin Toby and a niece, LaToya Revey preceded him in death. Survivors include his parents; two daughters: Summer Ann Toby and Chrystal Marie Toby-McFarland; brothers: Chuck, Verle, Donald, John, Albert, Steven, and Herman Toby all of Bellingham; sisters: Carol Hunter of Deming, Lucetta and Verla Toby, Viola Diggs of Bellingham, and Loretta Revey of Ferndale. Evening Prayer Service - Thurs. Dec. 5, 6 p.m., Mr. Vernon Lane Officiating; Funeral Service - Fri., Dec. 6, 10 a.m., Father David Young Officiating. Both services will be at the Wex Li Em Community Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOBY, William F. "Willie", 73, 2885 Haxton Way, died Monday (Nov. 11, 1985) in Bellingham. A Bellingham resident, Toby was born March 1, 1912, on the Lummi Indian Reservation and attended Fairhaven High School. Employed by the Boeing Co. for 30 years as an aerospace machinist, he was one of the last surviving aboriginal people from the Lummi Peninsula. Toby was a member of St. Joachim's Church. He was interested in sports, especially tennis, and was an active player until his death. Survivors include two sons; three daughters, including Juanita Irene Jefferson and Willie Leona Cooper of Lummi Reservation; two sisters including Velma James of Lummi Reservation; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Vigil prayer services will be at __:30 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be said by the Rev. Jack Buckalew at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joachim's Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Nov 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TODD, Edgar Ray, age 79, of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Bellingham. He was born on January 27, 1930, to Frank and Lusetta (Mayo) Todd of Porter, Oklahoma. Edgar was a decorated veteran of the Korean War and was one of "The Chosen Few" which all Korean Veterans would understand. He retired from Intalco after 25 years in 1994. Edgar is preceded in death by his son, Thomas D. Todd. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Johnnie Todd; children, Sharon Todd Springstead, William (Kelly) Todd, and Terry Todd; six grandchildren, Randy, Marcus, Allan, Michael, Amanda, and Tiffany; and also a great grandchild on the way. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 4th, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Moles Funeral Home - Ferndale, 2039 Main Street. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Dr., Ferndale. Coffee and refreshments will follow at 5890 Vista Dr., Ferndale. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TODD, Forrest - A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park, Northwest and Axton roads, for former local Puget Power manager Forrest Todd. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Eldridge Avenue and Walnut Street. The Rev. John Gibbs and the Rev. Robert Burger will officiate. Mr. Todd, 72, of 517 Fourth Ave. S., Suite D, in Edmonds, died Saturday, Feb. 29, 1992, in Lynnwood. He was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Bellingham, to Walter Lovell and Blanche Elizabeth Kirkby Todd. He graduated from Bellingham High school with the class of 1939. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mr. Todd retired from Puget Power in 1982. He married Lillian Dahl on Aug. 18, 1990, in Bellingham. She survives him at the family home. Mr. Todd moved from Whatcom County in 1990. Other survivors include his daughter Suzanne Capstick of Spokane; stepdaughters Jan Hats of Garysville, Wash., and Susan Kanemori of Seattle; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

TODD, James - Resident of Bellingham for the past thirty years and a member of the Teamsters Union, Local 231, James Todd, 67, passed away Friday (Aug. 9, 1946) morning at his home, 1228 Grant street. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Juanita Todd; a son James C. Todd, of Seattle, and one daughter, Mrs. Isabel Sandmel, Bellingham; also two grandsons, Robert Sandmel, city, and Michael Todd, Seattle, and one granddaughter, Myrna Mae Ecker, Bellingham. The remains rest at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home where services will be conducted by Rev. James Martyn Wilson Monday at 3 p.m. Interment will take place in the Burlington cemetery in Skagit county.

TODD, William G. - No services will be held for William G. Todd, 70, of Bellingham at his request. Mr. Todd died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, Main Campus. He was born on May 23, 1919, in Huntington Park, Calif., and had lived in Whatcom County since 1954. Mr. Todd worked in the maintenance department at Mobile Oil. He belonged to the Bellingham Country Club and was a past member of Elk Lodge No. 194. Survivors include his wife, Velma, of the family home, and numerous other relatives. Burial will take place at Greenacres Garden Wing Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

TODHUNTER, Donald Allison - A memorial service for Donald Allison Todhunter of 1405 22nd St. will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bellingham Seventh Day Adventist Church with the Rev. Jim Van Horn officiating. Mr. Todhunter died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 70. Born Dec. 23, 1926, to Frank and Roberta Scott Todhunter in Syracuse, Kan., he lived in Whatcom County since 1950. He married Beatrice Gnyp on May 15, 1965, in Ferndale. Mr. Todhunter was pastor of Portals of Mercy Ministry and board member of the Opportunity Council and the Food Bank. He volunteered for the Department of Social and Health Services and was a bus driver for the Headstart program for three years. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Julia Chapman, Ladora Todhunter and Ladona Mae Lininger, all of Bellingham, and Donna Gass of Lake Stevens; sons Donald Todhunter Jr. of Bellingham, Ellis Gnyp and Ed Gnyp, both of Ferndale, and Barry Todhunder and John Todhunter, both of Seattle; sisters Jane Callahan of Bellingham, Olive Jansen of Mount Vernon, Gloria Stinde of Federal Way and Mary Williams of Grand Junction, Colo; brothers Frank Todhunter of Bellingham and Bob Todhunter of Longbranch; 16 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

TOENNESSEN, Michael John, age 87 of Bellingham, passed away December 26, 2008. He was born March 7, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI to Michael & Charlotte (Nix) Toennessen. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, and The Catholic War Veterans. Mike was a volunteer for United Way, St. Vincent de Paul, and a Genealogy volunteer at the Family History Library.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother & father; sisters Evelyn and Cecile; and his brother James. He is survived by his wife Adele; daughters Aileen (Gary) LeBret of Plymouth, MI; Nancy (Bob) Cochran of University Place, WA; and Lynn Toennessen of Bellingham; son Mike (Kate) Toennessen of Seattle; grandchildren Andrea, Michelle, Ethan and Jeremy; great-grandchildren Chance, Zachary, Joshua, Drew, Isabelle, Molly and Jacob; and sisters Mary Jane Dant and Charlotte Hilmer, both of Wisconsin. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, January 5 from 3-5 p.m. Vigil Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 6 at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 7 at 12 Noon followed by a reception.

TOLLEFSRUD, Gladys, age 71 of 2185 Seamount Drive, Ferndale, passed away Friday, July 9, 1982. Mrs. Tollefsrud had been a resident of Ferndale for 2 years and is survived by 1 son, Eugene Clemens of Salem, Oregon; 2 brothers, Arley Kolstad of Centralia; Fred Kolstad of Minneapolis. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Ralph Poulson, Monday, July 12 at 3 pm in Woodlawn Cemetery, Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 2, 1910, in Saskatchewan, Canada]
(From The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, Washington, Monday, July 12, 1982, page 2B.) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Clarence C., Sr., affectionately known as Mulligan, Tossie or Poi, age 68, died July 15, 1997, in Bellingham. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Janet and Richard Ballew, Doris and Leonard Jefferson, Karen and James Morris, Tammy and Jay Martin all of Lummi; Melvina Tom, Tina and Kirby Salhus both of Bellingham; daughter-in-law and finance Regina Tom and Francis Alexander of Lummi; brother, Lawrence "Spaghetti" Tom of Lummi; sisters Nora "Tiny" McLean of Lummi, Cora "Sally" Jeffries of Lummi; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; two grandsons, Clarence Tom III and Leonard Jefferson III both of Indio, CA; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives; including all of the special friends at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Tom, son Clarence Tom, Jr. A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, July 17, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 4195 Lummi Shore Road. The Reverend David Borbridge celebrant. Interment will be at Lummi Nation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.

TOM, Clarence Casmir "Boggie" Jr., age 31 of 4095 Lummi Shore Dr., B'ham passed away in an auto accident in Okanogan County, WA June 13, 1988. He was born in B'ham, WA. He was a lifetime resident of Lummi Reservation, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Lummi. Survivors include his wife, Regina of the family home; sons Clarence Casmir Tom III, Gary Tom and Daniel Tom all of Lummi; parents Clarence Tom Sr and wife Francis of Lummi; sisters Janet Ballew and husband Richard, Lemzina Noland and husband Mike, Doris Jefferson and husband Leonard Jr., Karen, Tina and Tammy Tom all of Lummi; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Prayer service will be held Fri, June 17, 1988 at 7 p.m. at the Lummi Reservation Neighborhood Facility. Funeral service will be held Sat., June 18, 1988 at 10 a.m. at the Lummi Reservation Neighborhood Facility with speakers Ralph Safsten and Norman Catanzaro officiating. Burial at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Delphine - A vigil prayer service for Delphine Tom "Kwi-Talk-Whil-Wit" 85, 4798 Lake Terrell Road, Ferndale, will be at 7 p.m. today at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, with Mr. Veron(sic) Lane officiating. A Mass of Christian burial will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, with the Rev. Thomas McEnnis as celebrant. Burial will be in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Tom died Sunday (March 8, 1987) in Bellingham. She was born July 1, 1901, on the Lummi Indian Reservation and lived in Whatcom County all of her life. She was a member of Saint Joachim's Catholic Church, the Alter Society and the Senior Center on the reservation. She was the last daughter of Haa Teluk, known locally as Frank Hillaire. Survivors include two daughters, Nora McLean and Cory Sally Jeffries, and two sons Lawrence and Clarence, all of the Lummi Indian Reservation; 30 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Mar 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Frances Violet, age 65, 4095 Lummi Shore Road, Bellingham, passed away at a nursing home in Bellingham, Thursday, Sept. 29, 1994. She was born July 19, 1929 on the Lummi Reservation to Clarence and Agnes (George) Phair. Frances enjoyed her bingo, The Lummi Casino, sewing, beading, garden work, knitting and caring for all her grandchildren. She took care of foster children in her home. She is survived by husband Clarence "Tossie" Tom, Sr. of Bellingham; daughters Jane and husband Rick Ballew, Sr. of Lummi; Melvina Tom of Bellingham; Doris and husband Leonard Jefferson, Sr. of Lummi; Karen Tom of family home of Lummi; Tina and husband Kirby Salhus of Bellingham; Tammy and husband Jay Martin, Sr.; Regina Tom of Lummi; grandson Johnny Felix of family home; uncle Francis (Frank) Jefferson of Lummi; 17 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren; sisters Lucy Solomon of Lummi; Mickie Ides of Lummi; Betty and husband Eneas Pierre of Lummi; Ramona and husband Ray Morris of Bellingham. Numerous nieces and nephews; Frances was preceded in death by her son Clarence "Boggie" Tom, Jr. in 1988. Evening prayer services will be Sunday, Oct. 2, 7 p. m. at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility and funeral service will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lummi Ward with Bishop Stan Strebel officiating. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Isadore P. - Fisherman Isadore P. Tom, S., 85, of 2661 Scott Road, Bellingham, died Friday in St. Joseph Hospital, Main Campus. A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, he was born March 1, 1904, on Lummi Indian Reservation. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Laura, of the family home; seven daughters, Laureen Lawrence, Vivian George, Janice Edwards, Loretta Tom and Lucille John, all of Bellingham, and Geraldine Bill and Beverly Tom, both of Tulalip; two sons, Isadore Tom, Jr. and Alvin Tom, both of Sedro-Woolley; 44 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Emma Smith and Elizabeth Martin, both of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives. Prayer services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Mass of Christian Burial will be recited at 10 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Patrick J. Twohy, also at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will be at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Dec 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Johnny - Sunrise: October 16, 1959 Sunset: June 23, 2006. Johnny was preceded in death by his two brothers, Lawrence A. Tom Jr. and Randall L. Tom Sr.; and grandmothers, Helen Hillaire and Delphine Tom. He is survived by his loving parents, Lawrence (Spaghetti) and Katherine Tom; sons, Johnny Revey and Germaine Martin; brothers, Ralph Tom (Sharon Kinley), Thomas Tom, Keith Tom, Jerome (Jackie) Tom, Steven Tom (Tashina Frances, Peter (Boe) Tom, and Tyler Tom; sisters, Laura Tom, Joyce (Jess) Wall, Jean (Leroy) Revey, Lorita Tom and Catherine Tom; one granddaughter; one grandson; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Johnny was a lifelong resident of the Lummi Community. He grew up with the love of sports, and excelled in baseball and football in the Ferndale school district. Johnny pulled canoe as "Stroke" with the Morning Star Canoe Club. He served as an altar boy for several years with St. Joachim Catholic Church and volunteered as an EMT for the Bellingham Unit. Johnny was a loving, caring human being who put everyone else's needs before his own. He will be greatly missed, especially around his parents' home where he spent his remaining years caring for and loving his parents whom he cherished so dearly. We are thankful that the Lord guided him back home to the surrounding of his loving family upon his departure. In my distress I called to the Lord; And He answered me. Psalm 120:1 A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Center. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 27th at 10:00 a.m. at Wexliem, with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jun 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Keith J., Sr., age 51, of Bellingham, passed on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Arrangements are pending with Moles Funeral Home – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Laura Ella - A vigil service for Laura Ella "Auntie Jackie" Tom, 79, of the Lummi Indian Reservation will be at 6 tonight at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility with Interfaith Services officiating. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Tom died as the result of an automobile accident Friday, July 7, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born June 21, 1916 to Carl and Cecelia Jackson Jones on the Tulalip Indian Reservation, she married Isadore Tom on Aug. 10, 1932. She lived at Lummi for 63 years and was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Enrolled in the Tulalip tribe, Tom was accepted by Lummis as a Lummi tribal member. Mrs. Tom was a student at Lummi Aquaculture School. She became a teacher and was a school librarian for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 22, 1989, and a daughter, Nancy Fornsby on Aug. 22, 1963. Survivors include daughters Laureen Lawrence, Vivian George, Janice Edwards, Loretta Tom, Lucille John and Sandra Tom, all of Bellingham, and Geraldine Bill and Beverly Tom, both of Tulalip; sons Isadore Tom Jr. and Alvin Tom, both of Sedro-Woolley; adopted daughter Teri Quaempts and adopted son John Quaempts, both of White Salmon; sisters Lillian Williams of Tulalip and Cecelia Morris of Bellingham; brothers Carl Jones Jr., Lawrence Jones and Jerry Jones all of Tulalip 44 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Lawrence Andrew, age 18 of Marietta, passed away Sunday, June 27, (1971). Lawrence had been a resident of Lummi his entire lifetime and was a member of St. Joachims Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tom; 4 sisters, Mrs. Laura Solomon, Jean, Joyce and Lorrita; 8 brothers, Ralph, Tommy, Keith, Johnny, Jerome, Randy, Steven and Peter; his grandmother, Mrs. Helen Hillaire and Mrs. Delephine Tom. Rosary services will be conducted at Moles Funeral Chapel Monday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be offered by Reverend Father Carl Weber, Tuesday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joachims Catholic Church. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun 1971) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOM, Randall Lewis ("Si-Luse I") 30, of 2156 Yew St. died Friday, May 5, 1995, in Whatcom County as a result of a car accident. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday, both officiated by the Rev. Patrick McDermott at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mr. Tom was born May 19, 1964, to Lawrence and Katherine Tom in Bellingham and was a lifelong resident of the Lummi Reservation. He was a fisher and helped many people by doing repairs. He was preceded in death by brother Lawrence Tom Jr. Survivors include wife Rose Lorenz of Bellingham; daughter Crystal Tom and son Randall Tom Jr., both of Lummi; his parents, both of Lummi; sisters Laura Solomon, Jean Revey, Joyce Wall and Lorita Green, all of Lummi; brothers Ralph, Thomas, Jerome, Steven and Peter Tom, all of Lummi, Keith Tom of Yakima and Johnnie Tom of Swinomish; 32 nieces and nephews; seven grandnieces and grandnephews; and numerous aunts and uncles. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOMLIN, Edna M. (Petersen), age 83, passed away January 24, 2005, at her home in Bellingham, where she had lived for 58 years. Edna was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and on the Drill Team. She was also active in the P.T.A. and was vice-president of National Congress with P.T.A. Edna's grandparents donated the property for the start of Woodlawn Cemetery in the late 1800's. She is survived by sons, Ed Tomlin and wife Michelle, Don Tomlin and wife Christie; daughter, Jackie Pedigo; brother, Jerry Petersen, sister, Aldine Martin; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Jim LeMaster officiating. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOMLIN, George R. - Graveside services with full military honors for George R. Tomlin, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Visitation will be through 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Thursday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Mr. Tomlin, 3036 Birchwood Court, died Monday (Sept. 11, 1989) at home. He was born June 27, 1918 in Bellingham, where he lived for the rest of his life. He married Edna Peterson on March 27, 1946 at Garden Street United Methodist Church. In the U.S. Army from Jan. 8, 1942 to Nov. 13, 1947, Mr. Tomlin was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. His decorations included the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with bronze star the good Conduct Medal, a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Unit badge. His rank when he was discharged was staff sergeant. He worked at vacuum form boat construction at Uniflite until the late 1970s, when he retired. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Donald Tomlin of the family home and Ed Tomlin of Bellingham; a daughter, Jackie Pedigo of Bellingham; one sister, Mamie Johnson of Bellingham; and six grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Sep 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOMLIN, Helen A., age 79 of 1509 E. Victor, City, passed away Jan. 25, (1975). Mrs. Tomlin was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Survivors include 1 daughter, Mrs. Mayme Clifton of City; 2 sons, George, City and Millard of Hickman, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 86 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Mrs. Rosetta Sackett and Mrs. Mabel Ferguson, both of Bellingham; 1 brother, Chester Baer of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOMLINSON, Jerry Vernon, age 55 of Blaine, died March 19, 1997. He was born April 4, 1941, in Branford, FL, to Benjamin and Odessa (Langford) Tomlinson. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother Minnie Langford. Mr. Tomlinson is survived by his wife Deloris (Meyer) Tomlinson of 25 years; step-daughters, Amy Hinds, Marsha Wahl, Marlene Vander Woude, all of Blaine; brothers, Willis Stolsby Tomlinson of Cross City, FL, Charles Tomlinson of Cross City, Dolan Tomlinson of Vera Beach, FL; sisters Sharon Johnson of Kissimmee, FL, Joanne Covington of Athens, AL, Kay Tomlinson of Old Towne, FL, Dale WEaver of Micanopy, FL; his uncle Doyle Lanford of Branford; grandchildren, Jason Vander Woude, Bryan Wahl, Allen Wahl, Marissa Wahl, Troy Johnson, Christopher Hinds all of Blaine; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Tomlinson was a Civil War buff who enjoyed politics; an avid reader and knew his Bible well; enjoyed flowers and gardening. He was employed at Intalco from 1968 until 1985 when he retired. Visitation will be Friday, March 21, 1997, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 22, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street in Blaine with Pastor Dennis Wildermuth officiating. A Graveside Service will be Monday, March 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at Blaine City Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

TONER, Joseph Phillip departed this world on December 31, 1997 at his home in Bellingham. He was born March 1, 1963 to Lu Toner and the late Phillip Toner. He graduated in 1981 from Sehome High School. He enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1984 and served until 1995 having obtained the rank of Second Lieutenant. He served three months active duty in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm in the 50th General Army Hospital. While there he made a true friend, Joe Branion. He worked many years as an emergency room nurse at Whidbey Island NAS, United General and Skagit Valley Hospital. He also volunteered at Chuckanut Fire Dept. He was well liked by the emergency personnel in both Whatcom and Skagit Counties for his willingness to help and assist in any emergency. His children, Brian and Katie were his whole life. He enjoyed taking walks and playing catch with them and his dog. Joe can be remembered by his keen sense of humor. He always had a joke to tell and was well liked by all who knew him. He was a devoted father, a loving son and a beloved brother. He will be greatly missed by everyone. He is survived by his children, Brian and Katherine of Bellingham; Joe's mother, Lu Toner of Bellingham; his brothers, Patrick Toner and his wife Elaine of Nooksack, Michael Toner and wife Rhonda of Ferndale; his sisters, Myrna Garling and husband Ken of Port Angeles and Evelyn Provost and husband Rob of Tacoma; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Vigil Service will be held 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 1998, in the Jerns Funeral Chapel and the Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 9, 1998, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery. The services will be celebrated by Father Patrick Freitag. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday. The arrangements are services are under the direction of Jerns Funeral Chapel of Bellingham.

TOOKER, Raymond - A memorial service for Raymond T. Tooker of Mount Vernon will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon. Mr. Tooker died Friday, Sept. 19, 1997, at Mira Vista Care Center in Mount Vernon. He was 82. Born Feb. 22, 1915, to Robert and Carrie Tooker in Omak, he and his family moved to Bellingham in 1924. A graduate of Fairhaven High School, he served in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II. A salesman for Bellingham Auto Parts, Macs Products and Snap-On Tools, Mr. Tooker enjoyed rock hounding and landscape paining. He married Eleanor Florence of Bellingham; they divorced. He later married Ruby Sundean, who survives at the family home. Other survivors include daughter Sharon DeWispelaere of Bellingham, son Larry Tooker of Bellingham, stepson Don Sundean of La Conner, brother William Tooker of Bellingham, five grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Hawthorne Funeral Chapel, Mount Vernon.

TORGERSON, Mildred C., age 86 of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tues., May 6, 1997 in Bellingham. She was born May 5, 1911 in Bellingham to Bruce S. & Lucy (Wood) Haynes. A life resident of Bellingham, was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, Bellingham Senior Center and the Druzea Club. Survived by husband Rudolph; daughter, Anna Carlson of Bellingham; step-son, Charles D. Torgerson of Italy; step-daughter, Judy Aanestad of Bellingham; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services Mon., May 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Marvin Knutzen officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation Sat. May 10, 1997 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and Mon., May 12 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

TORGERSON, Rudolph - A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church for Rudolph "Rudy" Torgerson of Bellingham. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Torgerson died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997. He was 87. Born Dec. 8, 1909, in Milan, Minn., to Daniel and Amanda Torgerson, he was a resident of Whatcom County for 61 years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, Bellingham Senior Center and Washington Old Time Fiddlers. Survivors include daughter Judy Aanestad of Bellingham, son Charles D. Torgerson of Italy, step-daughter Anna Carlson of Bellingham, a brother, four sisters, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

TOWNSEND, Donald K., 76, Maple Falls, died Wednesday (Dec. 7, 1983). He was born in 1907 in Colorado, and had been a Whatcom County resident since 1962. He worked with the U. S. Forest Service at Glacier, and was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Maple Falls. He is survived by one son, two daughters, one brother, two sisters and two grandchildren. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Greenacres Memorial Park. Pastor A. C. Sund will officiate. Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

TOWNSEND, Dorothy P. - A graveside service for Dorothy P. Townsend of Ferndale will be at 11 a.m. June 1 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale followed by a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at United Church of Ferndale, The Rev. Heather Mordhorst will officiate both services. Mrs. Townsend died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in Puyallup. She was 83. Born March 16, 1918, to Arthur Edward and Virginia Ellen (Smith) Powell in Medford, Ore., she was a Whatcom County resident for 54 years. Mrs. Townsend worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 24 years, the last five years as a rural route carrier. She retired in 1978. Her favorite pastimes included making cedar baskets, volunteering for Camp Fire Samish Council, woodworking, boating, fishing and gardening. Her husband of 62 years, John L. Townsend Sr., died in 1999. Survivors include son John L. Townsend Jr. of Puyallup, daughters Jayne Turner of Lacey and Judy DV Greene of Salem, Ore., four grandchildren four great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 May 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOWNSEND, John L. - A graveside service for John L. Townsend Sr. of Ferndale will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the United Church of Ferndale with the Rev. Heather Mordhorst officiating. Mr. Townsend died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, in Puyallup. He was 86. Born March 22, 1913, to Abbott and Laura Maley Townsend in Centralia, he was a Whatcom County resident for 54 years. He married Dorothy Powell on Nov. 27, 1937. His radio and teletype maintenance experience in the Civilian Conservation Corps qualified him to work for the Bureau of Aeronautics and then the Civilian Aeronautics Administration, which become the Federal Aviation Administration. He worked in Montana, Idaho and Washington and retired from the FAA in 1973 after 35 years of service. Mr. Townsend enjoyed boating, fishing and woodworking and he built his Ferndale home, as well as several boats. He repaired and maintained radio equipment for several local fishing vessels and aircraft. He was a former member of Custer Gun Club and Bellingham Yacht Club and was a ham radio operator. Survivors include his wife son John Townsend Jr. of Puyallup daughters Judy Greene of Salem, Ore., and Jayne Turner of Yelm four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Oct 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOWNSEND, Rosina, 72, former director of Packwood Senior Citizens Center, died of an extended illness Sunday (May 1, 1988) in her home at 5579 Mission Road. Mrs. Townsend was born July 19, 1915, in New York City, was married there to Taylor Townsend in 1936, and moved to Whatcom County in 1980. She worked several years as a bookkeeper for Lewis County in Packwood, retiring in 1979. She was an elder and deacon for Everson Presbyterian Church. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Everson Presbyterian, with the Rev. Tom Tweedie officiating. A private family burial will be held at Ten Mile Cemetery. Arrangements are with Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOWNSEND, Thomas Taylor - Memorial services for Taylor Townsend, 96, of 5579 Mission Road, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Everson Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at 11 a.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery. Mr. Townsend died Friday (Aug. 10, 1990) at the family home in Lynden. He was born on Jan. 4, 1894. He married Rosina Fischer on Oct. 19, 1936, in New York state. During World War Il, he served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Townsend was employed at various occupations, including working as a cotton farmer for five years in Arizona. The Townsends moved to Whatcom County in 1981. Mr. Townsend was a member of the Everson Presbyterian Church. His wife preceded him in death in 1988. Arrangements are under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRACY, Mary - Visitation for Mary Tracy, 92, of Bellingham will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Westford Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, June 18, 1997. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Salvation Army. Mrs. Tracy was born February 4, 1905, in St. Louis, Mo., to Sylvester and Louisa Jones. She grew up there and, at an early age, worked in a textile mill. She married Orville Tracy on Aug. 22, 1922, in East St. Louis. He husband worked for a railroad. In 1928, they moved to Inglewood, Calif. They became members of the Salvation Army in 1931 and for the next 25 years conducted "Children's Church" on Saturday afternoons. They held leadership positions for senior and youth groups and performed social-service work. She also was chief cook at the Salvation Army Camp in Malibu, Calif., for 15 years. During World War II, Mrs. Tracy worked at Northrup Aircraft plant in Inglewood. The Tracys were commissioned as Salvation Army Auxiliary Captains in 1957 and were appointed to begin a church in Santa Maria, Calif., where they served for 10 years. Mrs. Tracy enjoyed taking gift baskets and flowers to nursing homes and care centers. She also enjoyed teaching, singing, cooking, embroidery and crochet. After her husband died, she lived with her daughter for 18 years before entering a Bellingham nursing home. She was preceded in death by her father in 1905; and by her husband. Survivors include her son, Lee Tracy of San Diego; daughter Martha Majors of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

TRAFHAGON, Harvey, age 83, of Acme, WA, passed away in a local hospital Thurs. Jan. 15, (1976). He had been a resident of the Whatcom County area since 1924. Had made his home in the Lynden and Ferndale areas prior to moving to Acme 8 years ago. Surviving are his wife Anita, at home; 4 daughters, Meldina Baba of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Iola Wolney of Yakima, WA; and Jessie Shaw of San Jose, Calif.; and Francis Hulford of Bellingham; 3 step-sons, Robin, Mitchell and Phillip Champayne all of Portland, Ore.; 6 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services to be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Mon., Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRAIN, George Francis, of 858 E. Smith Road died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 75. Born Jan. 1, 1922, in Toronto, he was a local resident since 1993. An ironworker, Mr. Train was involved in the construction of Disneyland. He was a member of Amiga Computer Users Group and enjoyed genealogy, computer graphics, gardening and reading. Survivors include daughters Evelyn Zenesky and Sandra Eichelkraut, both of Bellingham; son Frank Train of Keaau, Hawaii, and Jim Train of Conchas, N.M.; brothers Alf Train and Stan Train, both of Toronto; sister Myra Buchowski of Toronto; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

TRAMES, Mary - A funeral for Mary Trames of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Services willl be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral Home. Mrs. Trames died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 84. She was born Jan. 12, 1913 in Gravia, Greece, to Vasilios and Anthula Christodoulou. After her marriage to Gust Trames on July 2, 1933, the two came to the United States and made their home in Bellingham. The Trames owned and operated Royal Inn Restaurant for many years. Mrs. Trames was a founder of the Bellingham Greek Orthodox Church, a charter member of the Greek Women's Auxiliary, and a member of Philoptochos. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Tom Trames. Survivors include son Bill Trames of Concord, Calif., daughter Tula Canoy of Bellingham, sister Georgia Papvasiliu of Gravia, niece Anna Rakur of Seattle, one grandchild (Craig Trames and wife Cynthia of Portland), one great-grandchild (Arianna Trames of Portland) and numerous other nieces and nephews.

TRAMMELL, Thomas J. – A celebration of life to honor Thomas Jay Trammell of Seattle, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at BlueWater Bistro in Seattle. Mr. Trammell died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000 in Seattle. He was 66. Born April 29, 1934, to Luther and Violet (Sahlin) Trammell in Mount Vernon, he grew up in Bellingham and graduated in 1953 from Bellingham High School. In 1953, he left Bellingham and joined the U.S. Air force. Following his military service, he worked as a deputy sheriff in Skagit County and attended college there. He later began working for Boeing Co., where he continued to work until he retired. He had a passion for maritime history and museum studies and volunteered many hours at the Puget Sound Maritime Society and at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle while attending museum courses at the University of Washington. Survivors include his son Luther Trammell of Seattle. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRAMMELL, William C. - Memorial funeral services for Mr. William C. "Bill" Trammell of Lynden will be conducted on Tuesday, August 28th, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Glenn Newton officiating. His ashes will be interred in Enterprise Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Trammell died at a Lynden adult care home on Saturday, August 25th. He was 70. The son of Herschell and Lula Mae (Jones) Trammell, Bill was born in Doerun, Georgia on November 17, 1930. He lived there until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1949 and in early 1950 came to Whatcom County when he was stationed at the Air Force Base in Blaine. Following his discharge he was employed at Georgia-Pacific for nine years and was an independent logger until going to work for Intalco Aluminum in 1969. He retired in 1988. Preceded by his first wife Betty, he was married to Olga Christie in Langley, B.C. on June 1, 1984. Mr. Trammell was a member of the Teamsters Union, was a former member of the Elks Lodge and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He is survived at home by his wife Olga sons Dan Trammell and wife Paula of Ferndale and Jim Trammell of Lake Chelan daughters Patty Duncan and husband Doug of San Francisco, CA. and Mary Bannerman and husband Gary of Ferndale step-daughter Margaret Unruh and husband Bryan of Quincy step-son David Christie and wife Lynn in Nova Scotia twenty-one grandchildren one great-grandchild brothers Oscar Trammell of Port Ludlow, Herschell Trammell and Clarence Trammell of Moultre, GA. sisters ClydeMae Terry and Betty Terry both of Moultre, GA. and Vivian Miller and Frances Gay both in Jacksonville, FL. and numerous other relatives. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Aug 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRANAS, Gladys Martin - Memorial services for Gladys Martin Tranas, age 81, of 700 32nd St., will be Thursday March 28 at 11 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church with Rev. Philip F. Brooks officiating. Private family interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Tranas passed away Sunday March 24, 1985. She is survived by 1 brother, Glenn Martin of Stockton, CA, 1 sister Helen Martin Walling of Vancouver, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a life resident of Whatcom County, was a member of The Free Methodist Church and was a graduate of Western Washington College. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Mar 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRAPEUR, Gudrun A. - Visitation for Gudrun A. Trapeur of Everson will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A graveside funeral will follow at 2 p.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard DeRitter officiating. Mrs. Trapeur died Saturday, July 3, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 91. Born Oct. 19, 1907, in Milan, Minn., to Gerhard and Sigrid (Lunden) Gunderson, she moved to Alberta, Canada, with her family when she was 5. She married her first husband, William Isert, in Alberta in 1926. A few months after her husband died in 1935, her young son Dale died. Mrs. Gudrun and her surviving children, Lyle and Joyce, moved to Whatcom County in 1938. One year later, she married Walter Trapeur in Bellingham. He died in 1981. Mrs. Gudrun raised animals, vegetables and shrubs on her Ten Mile farm for 53 years. A member of Washington Tree Farms Association and New Life Fellowship, she supported many orphans through World Vision. She also was preceded in death by sisters Selma Westby, Grace Winbolt and Anne Dykers. Survivors include sons Lyle Isert of Burlington and Dahl Trapeur of Cle Elum; daughters Joyce Keiviet of Oak Harbor and Carolyn Rustand of Lynden; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers Obert Gunderson of Edmonton, Alberta, Walter "Grandpa Gundy" Gunderson of Bellingham and Dan Gunderson of Williams Lake, B.C.; sisters Leah Torkelson of Stanwood, Ruth Bakke of Burlington and Hilda Tamman of Mount Vernon; and numerous other relatives.

TRAPEUR, Walter, 68, of 7511 Valley View Road, died Tuesday (Jan. 27, 1981). He was born May 7, 1912 in Whatcom County. He was a retired sawmill owner and a member of Peace Arch Assembly of God Church, Blaine. He is survived by a son, a daughter and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Peace Arch Assembly of God Church, Blaine. Burial will follow in Ten Mile Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRAVIS GRAEP, Oveda (Rich) A funeral service for Oveda (Rich) Travis Graep of Everson will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Joni Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery in Lynden. Mrs. Graep died from complications caused by cancer on Monday, June 12, 2000, at her home. She was 75. Born Sept. 30, 1924, to Claude E. and Beulah Peace-Rich in McKinney, Texas, she attended school there. In 1939, she married John Travis in Texas and they alternated living in Alaska and Texas from 1949 to 1977. They then moved to the Twisp area. He died in 1988. While in Alaska, she trained sled dogs. Her dogs won first place in the first-ever Iditarod race. Mrs. Graep attended Wenatchee Valley Community College, where she majored in Spanish interpretation, which she used for her employment. Mrs. Graep moved to Everson in 1992. On Oct. 23 of the same year, she married Otto Graep. Mrs. Graep was a past member of Kenai, Alaska, Eastern Star and a current member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sedro-Woolley Eagles and the Lynden Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Her interests included reading, sewing, knitting, gardening, square dancing, playing baseball, and pinochle, gambling, traveling and cooking. Her infant daughter, brother E.C. Rich and sister Brucilla Gillian died previously. Survivors include her second husband, of the family home daughters Sylvia Barber of Bay City, Texas, Donna Baumann of Plano, Texas, Merri Felton of Spring, Texas, and Lois Mortensen of Green River, Wyo. sons Harold and Claude Travis, both of Kodiak, Alaska brother Clyde Rich of Corpus Christie, Texas sister Wanda White of Channelview, Texas 12 grandchildren eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TREAT, Donald E., Jr., passed away on November 8, 2003, at the age of 52, in Spokane, WA. He was born in Berlin, Germany, on October 25, 1951. During his youth, he was active and excelled in many different types of sports. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1969, attended WWU, and served as a member of the Naval Air Reserve. At age 24, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and was a paraplegic the last 14 years of his life. He was a devoted Catholic. Donald, Jr., was preceded in death by his sister Jo Angela Treat in 1973 and his mother Mary Jo Treat in 1994. He is survived by his father Donald E. Treat, Sr., and his wife Barbara Bristol-Treat, his sister Rebecca Lynn Treat of Portland, OR; brothers Joseph Guy Treat and his wife Deborah Longfellow Treat and family of Bellingham, WA; Matthew David Treat and his wife Teri Lathrop Treat of Bellingham, WA; Edward Ritchie Treat and his wife Karen Knudson Treat and family of Oak Grove, MN; Jeffrey Stephen Treat of Spokane, WA; and Adam Thompson Treat of Kirkland, WA; plus numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at Jones|Moles Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2003.

TRECKER, Frances Maude - On the most spectacular Easter Sunday morning April 11, 2004, Frances Maude (Mark) Trecker, age 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. With the songbirds celebrating a life well done, and family gathered around, her gentle sour passed into heaven. As a lifetime resident of Bellingham, WA, Frances was born Nov. 14, 1911 to Matthew & Maude (Adams) Mark. As a child she grew up in the family home on Humboldt Street. She and her brothers Charles (Chuck) and Raymond attended Sunnyland Elementary and graduated from Whatcom High School, August 2, 1930. Frances married Carl F. Trecker and together they raised three children. She once said that her favorite time in life was when she had the honor of opening their eyes to the wonder of all God's creations.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; brother Chuck & wife Wilma Mark; and grandson Brook Trecker. She is survived by her son Martreck (Marty) and wife Diane (Dee) Trecker; daughter Marlene & husband Del Wolf, and Diane I. Trecker. Also survived by grandchildren Sonja & husband Brad Benjamin, Steve & wife Tanya Wolf, Jennifer & husband John Young, Stanley & wife Trina Wolf, and Mark Dawson; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frances, a talented young lady, played many musical instruments including the ukulele, piano, church organ, accordion, and many more. And her love of singing expanded from church choir as a child and ended with the Silver Bells at the Senior Center. When Frances was in her forties, she went back to school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked at St. Luke's Hospital until her retirement at the age of 65. Her caring and kindness of the patients was exemplary. In her fifties, Frances decided to learn how to water and snow ski. She was still waterskiing at age 70, but by then had gone back to 2 skis! Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, April 15 from 9-1. Service Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home.

TREESE, Betty L. - Funeral services for Betty L. Treese, 72, of 3306 Mountain View Road, will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Treese died Tuesday (May 13, 1986) at the Alderwood Park Convalescent Home in Bellingham. She was born on March 23, 1914, graduated in 1932 from Ferndale High School and lived in Ferndale her entire life. She was a member of the United Church of Ferndale. She was also a former employee of Old National Bank and a former receptionist for Dr. Alan Stone, an optometrist. Mrs. Treese was appointed acting postmistress of the Ferndale Post Office in 1965. She also served as the secretary and treasurer of the North Star Water Association, retiring after 25 years of service. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Rae Robinson of Chula Vista Calif., and Nancy Henken of Ferndale; a brother, Ray Vroman of Tacoma; a sister, Allene Dammeier of Gig Harbor; and four grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 May 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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TRENTMAN, Charles Edward, age 84, passed away at his home Sat. Dec. 10, 2005. He was born on November 6, 1921 in Kalispell, Montana, to Cletus and Grace Trentman. He was raised in Sedro Woolley. He studied at UPS for 1 1/2 years majoring in music. Worked at Skagit Steel in Sedro Woolley for 4 years and received his apprenticeship as a machinist. He served in the Navy during WWII for 2 years. He then went to Western and got his teaching degree in music. When going to Wester he met the love of his life "Darlene" and they married in 1950. He did his first teaching in Ferndale, then Shuksan, and a few other grace schools in Bellingham, B-Band at BHS, and Sehome. He also worked at Yeagers' on weekends and after school while teaching. During summers he commercial fished (reef netting) over 32 years at Lummi Island. He leaves his two sons, Robert (Eileen), Ronald (Debbie), three grandsons, Ryan, Colby and Connor and his sister, Dorothy Osborne. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Jerns Funeral Chapel, 800 E, Sunset Drive, Bellingham, with Pastor Skip Suess officiating.

TRICKETT, Robert Kenneth – A memorial service for Robert "Just Plain Bob" Kenneth Trickett of Yuma, Ariz., formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Vista Funeral Home in Yuma, with the Rev. Tony Gonzalez, of the Victory Community Church officiating. Mr. Trickett died Wednesday, June 28, 2000. He was 61. Mr. Trickett was born July 28, 1938 to Kenneth and Maxine Trickett in Morgantown, W.Va. Mr. Trickett worked as a Kirby distributor in Bellingham for 20 years before moving to Yuma 10 years ago. After moving to Yuma, he became active in real estate and the mobile home industry. He worked for Jacobson Companies until he died. He had a passion for salmon fishing, and, while living in Bellingham, he enjoyed fishing in the San Juan Islands. His daughter Bobbie Trickett died previously. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Serena Koogle of Yuma; sons Thomas Trickett of Bellingham, Ian Trickett of Mount Vernon, Jeff Andrews of Yuma and Randy Andrews of Farmington, NM; 14 grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRIPLETT, Eleta S. of Bellingham, passed away Jan. 12, 1998 at St. Joseph's Hospital at age 80. She was born on May 7th, 1917 in Maple Falls, WA to Joe & Mary Bowser. She married Norman Triplett on Nov. 22, 1940 and was a life time resident of Whatcom County. Eleta, and her husband were very active members of the BPOE. She worked as a cosmetologist and then in retail sales at the Bon Marche. When her husband retired they spent ma[n]y years traveling across the U.S. in their motorhome and wintered in Apache Junction, AZ. She loved to play golf and was on many bowling leagues. She also loved being with her family and friends. Eleta was preceded in death by her husband Norm Triplett, her daughter Lannis Stevenson and her sister Billie Hamblin. She leaves to survive her daughter Sandra Gitts and husband Glenn of Bellingham, her daughter Kathy Minaker of Seattle. Grandchildren Robert West, Michele McNamee, Heidi Carpenter Aleisha Gitts, and Migna Minaker, and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham on Sat. 17, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with Father John Gibb officiating. Interment will be at Bayview Cemetery.

TRIVETT, George H., 99, of Lacey, a former Bellingham resident, died Sunday at an Olympia nursing home. Mr. Trivett was born Dec. 5, 1886, in Gap Creek, NC. He grew up in North Carolina, and came to Bellingham in the early 1920s. He was a telegraph operator for railroads and for Western Union. While he was working for Western Union in the early 1920s, he "talked" to Thomas Edison by the Morse key. He lived in Bellingham until 1971 when he moved to Van Nuys, Calif. He moved to Lacey in 1983 following the death of his second wife. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bellingham, the United Telegraph Operators, and the Morse Operators Club. He is survived by two sons, Earl of Lacey and James of Seattle; one sister Wilma Patrick, Auburn; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Bellingham. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Feb 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TROASTLE, Robert Michael, age 57 of Bellingham, died October 23, 1997 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1940 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Joseph K. and Zelda B. (Stahly) Troastle. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1964 and was a Registered Professional Engineer in Washington, Colorado and Alaska. Mike worked for more than 33 years in Civil and Structural Engineering for the Consulting firms of Sterns-Roger and VECO Engineering (formerly Hallanger Engineers, Davy McKee and Christenson Engineering). Mike had a very interesting and impressive career, working in the positions of responsibility on projects ranging from missile silos to huge coal-fired power plants, and from oil field production facilities to refinery expansions, with lots of other challenges in between. He was a member of AISI and ACI. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ron Troastle. Mike leaves to survive his wife Odessa Cooper-Troastle; daughter Heather McKay-Troastle of Denver, CO; sister-in-law Victoria Ann Troastle; niece Katherine Timm and nephew Dave Troastle all of Chayenne (sic). Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

TROMP, Bernard, was born October 23, 1912 to Dutch immigrants Peter and Catherine Tromp. He was the 9th of 11 children. He grew up in Laurel, Oregon and married Lidwina Jasper in Aberdeen on October 11, 1937. Bernard moved to Bellingham afterwards. He was a member of Assumption Church since he moved to Bellingham, and also a member of the Local 239 Machinists. He was preceded in death by his parents six sisters three brothers and his wife, Lidwina, who passed away in 1996. He is survived by three daughters Catherine of Bellingham, Alice (Ken) Quam of Mt. Vernon, and Irene (Jack) Mitchell of Seattle three grandchildren, Kris, Sarah, & Jacob Quam. Also survived by his brother Bill (Marge) Tromp of Portland, OR. Bernard worked at Bellingham Shipyards during WWII and at Uniflite for over 25 years. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking in retirement. He could fix anything, and was always willing to help others. Since 2001, he was a resident of the Cottage at Highgate House. There he loved to sing and play his harmonica. His happy spirit will be sorely missed. He passed away at St. Joseph Hospital September 6, 2003. Roses are red, violets are blue, you were so special, and we'll always miss you. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 10 at Westford Funeral Home from 12 -5:00 p.m. A Prayer Vigil will follow at Westford Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. The Funeral Services will be held at Assumption Church at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, followed by a Graveside Service at Bayview Cemetery. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Broadway at Eldridge.

TROTTIER, Jessica Marie, age 24, was called home to Heaven on July 22, 2007. Her smile and laughter will be greatly missed by her parents, Al and Mary; her siblings Don, Andrea, Valerie, Nicolle, Mike, Katie, Lindsay and her extended family who loved her very much. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the Madrona doctors and to all the nurses and staff at St. Joseph Hospital. At her request, there will be no service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TROTTNER, Joseph A. of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 78 and a former resident of Orcas Island. He was born July 12, 1919, in Wabasha, MN, to Francis and Helen Welp Trottner. During World War II, he served with the 10th Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry. In 1947, he married Eleanor Wennes in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Trottner was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Catherine Broding and Mildred Joria. Survivors include his wife Eleanor, sons, Joseph Paul and wife Maria Trottner of Colorado Springs, CO, David and wife Terry Trottner of Bellingham; daughters Nancy Trottner and husband Len Schreiner of Seattle, Teresa and husband Mike Flaherty of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Mary Ellen Trottner of West Allis, WI, Dorothy Fowler of Bellingham, Margaret Dineen of West Allis, WI, Carol Bastain of Greenfield, WI, Olive Steward of Hayward, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 1997 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Reverend Jay DeFalco, Celebrant. A private burial will be at Bayview Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

TROTTO, Anna, age 84 of Bellingham, passed away Feb. 25, (1976). A resident of this community for the past 61 years, she was a retired LPN, a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Licensed Practical Nurses Assoc. Surviving 4 sons, Frank Trotto of Coquitlam, B.C.; Sam Trotto of Portland, Ore.; Tom Trotto of Ferndale; and John Trotto of Bellingham; 1 daughter Mrs. Marian Davis of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Monday, March 1 at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Interment following in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TROUSE, Vela Julius, age 57 of 3012 St. Clair Street, Bellingham, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 1982. Mrs. Trouse had been a life time resident of Whatcom County, was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, and was employed at the Lummi Health Clinic. She is survived by her husband Robert of Bellingham; 5 sons, Rod, Creig, Michael and Mark Julius, all of Bellingham; John Julius of Hollywood, California; 7 daughters Florence Ostrand of Oregon City, Oregon; Anita Johnson, Victoria Solomon, Vera Solomon, Vela Julius, Tami Julius, Vanessa Julius, all of Bellingham; 1 brother Bill Toby of Ferndale; 2 sisters Velma James of Lummi; Verna of Bellingham; 35 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father Joseph Brown Friday, December 17 at 10 am in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Dec 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TROUTMAN, Harry W., of 1011 High Street, passed away at the family home Saturday, September 22, (1951). Mr. Troutman had resided in this community for the past 44 years; was a civil engineer and had attended the Episcopal Church. He leaves to survive his widow, Dora L. at home; one son, H. Leland, of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Burnett, of San Francisco, Calif.; four grandchildren. Remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith Tuesday, September 25, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.

TRUEDSON, Percy M. of 917 13th St. died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1993, at his home after a short illness. He was 84. Private memorial services will be held with the Rev. James Stender officiating. Born July 12, 1909, in Hallock, Minn., he married Doris Carlson in McIntosh, Minn., on Aug. 20, 1939. They moved to Bellingham in 1948, where he was a printer for The Bellingham Herald from 1956 until he retired in 1974. Mr. Truedson was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, the Masonic Lodge of Hallock and the Communications Workers union. He enjoyed reading, photography and wood working. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter[s] Linda Truedson of Tacoma, Sella Smillie of Evergreen, Colo., and Margaret Binder of Darien, Conn.; son William Truedson of Bellingham; brother Hilmer Truedson of Grass Valley, Calif.; sister Norma Bengtson of Hallock, Minn.; one granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.

TRUITT, Mary Ann -Services for former Bellingham resident Mary Ann Truitt, 65, of Gig Harbor will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Dare Hall, 9622 40th Ave Southwest, Tacoma. The remains will be cremated and placed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Miss Truitt died Monday (April 9, 1990) in Gig Harbor. She was born July 7, 1924, in Bellingham. She attended North Bellingham Grade School and Bellingham High School graduating in 1942. In 1946, she was graduated from the College of Puget Sound of Tacoma with a degree in music. Miss Truitt played the violin and was a director of recreation in both Tacoma and Anchorage, Alaska. She was active in Methodist Church youth organizations. And she was active in senior activity centers in Tacoma. Survivors include mother Florence Ross of Bellingham; two sisters, Peggy Manthey of Bellingham and Jo Anne Sandiberg of Everson; and numerous nieces and nephews of Whatcom County. Local arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Apr 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRUNKEY, Jane Constance, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hansen of Blaine, passed away at a Bellingham hospital June 27, (1956) at the age of 50 years. Mrs. Trunkey resided in Bellingham and had been a life resident of that community. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church and the St. Anne's guild and a member of Chuckanut chapter of the Orthopedic guild. Other survivors include the husband, Herbert C. and one son, William F., both at the family home; and one brother, Ernest W. Hansen of Bellingham. Services were conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal church June 29 by Father W. Robert Webb. Final resting place in Bay View.
(From The Blaine Journal, July 5, 1956) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

TRUSCHEL, Selma Alvina, age 87, of Bellingham passed away Saturday August 16, 1997, at home. She was born July 15, 1910, in Sabin, MN to Friedrich and Katharina (Ahrens) Lass and lived in Whatcom County for the past five years. She married William Louis Truschel on Oct. 11, 1941, in Yuma, AZ and he preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1992. A loving wife, mother, Mrs. Truschel enjoyed both knitting and gardening. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Louis and Judy Truschel of Ferndale, WA; granddaughter, Angela Cvetkovich of Bellingham, WA; grandson Jeff Truschel of Issaquah, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 19, 6-8 p.m., at Greenacres Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, to be followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Pastor Richard Husman officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

TUCKER, Gladys M., died Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997, at Christian Health Care Center. She was 89. At her request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be placed in New Tacoma Cemetery. Born April 30, 1908, to Louis and Sophia Johnson in Tacoma, she lived in Whatcom County since 1994. She married Floyd E. Tucker Jan. 17, 1931, in Tacoma. He died in 1970. Mrs. Tucker was also preceded in death by sister Lois Mueller and brother Russell Johnson. Survivors include daughters Karen Jameson of Ferndale and Judy Drysdale of Tacoma, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

TUCKER, Ron, age 47, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Polla Tucker at St. Joseph Hospital on Saturday, November 26, 2005. Ron is survived by his wife Polla; stepchildren Dominick, April, Sarah, Johnny, Sandra, Thomas and Katrinka; grandchildren Mia, Cheyenne, Madison and Monika; mother Zeata; brothers Gary and Mike; along with numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives. Ron is preceded in death by his father, Russell, and brother, Craig. Ronny's love for helping people, working on cars, puttering around the farm and love of animals will be missed by all that were lucky enough to know this incredible, loving soul. A Memorial Service will be held December 6, 2005 at 12 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel. The family has asked you to join them in the celebration of Ronny's life with a potluck.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawton.

TUCKER, Thomas M. - A memorial service for Thomas Mumaw Tucker of Marysville, formerly of Bellingham, was held March 6 at Marysville United Methodist Church. Mr. Tucker died Monday, Feb 28, 2000, in Marysville. He was 94. Born Feb. 24, 1906 in Burlington, he grew up in Eastern Washington. In 1926, he earned his teaching certificate from Bellingham Normal School (now Western Washington University) and began teaching in Cedardale. In 1929 he met Gunhilde Sather and they later married. Mr. Tucker taught in Milltown, Neah Bay and Goldbar before becoming a math teacher at Edmonds High School. He later served as an elementary principal in Mukilteo for three years. Mr. Tucker earned a bachelor's degree in 1932 and a master's degree in 1946 from the University of Washington. In 1946, he became a member of the founding faculty at Everett Junior College, where he was a teacher and manager of the bookstore until 1967. In addition to his 41-year career as an educator, Mr. Tucker also worked part-time on a fish trap, farm and bottling plant and at a funeral home, Standard Oil Refinery and Federal Reserve Bank. He also worked as a night fisher and sold insurance and real estate. Mr. Tucker also was a founder of the Snohomish County Teachers Credit Union and served as a member of the Edmonds City Council in the 1950s. Mr. Tucker was an active member of Edmonds Methodist Church and its choir until 1959, when he moved to Marysville. He was involved with work at Marysville Methodist Church, Friends of Marysville Library and Kiwanis. The Kiwanis honored him with the Kiwanis Fellow Award. He enjoyed reading about art, poetry, mathematics, religion, politics, travel and fiction, especially works by Louis L'Amour. He loved to travel and had visited every U.S. state as well as Canada, Mexico and Europe. Survivors include his wife of 70 years of Marysville; daughters Marilyn Richardson and Judy Johnston, both of Bellingham, Patty Raichle of Kent and Dorothy Railston of Yakima; sisters Gwendolyn McKee, Mary Ester Olson, both of Seattle; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home of Marysville.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TUCKER, Vivienne Delores (Carr), age 87, passed away at her home, Sunday, March 17, 2002. She was born July 7, 1914 in Auburn, WA to Edward J. Carr and Mildred M. (Huller) Carr. She married Colonel Robert E. Tucker, who preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include: her two sons, Lee J. Parker and Robert E. Tucker, III and their families two grandchildren, Donna C. Rey of Minot, ND and Christopher D. Parker of Bellingham two great grandchildren, Shyanne and Daniel of Bellingham. Vivienne's gentleness and kindness will be missed by both her family and friends. Memorial services will be held at Jones-Moles Funeral Home on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TULEE, Sue (Humphreys) of Lummi passed away August 15, 2003 at Yakima. She was born at home March 16, 1954 at Chief Martin Road to Art and Ann (Paul) Humphreys. She is survived by her husband Francis (Huss) Tulee children Ann Fisher, Rose Jefferson grandchildren Wally, Willie, Delton, Suzie, Chelsie, Jasmine her mother Ann sisters Eileen, Loretta, Judy, Dorothy, Sharon , Lynette, Kathy, two brothers Bill, Tom, numerous nephews and nieces. Sue graduated from Forks High School. She worked at Lummi Casino, Cashier at Whatcom Community College, flagger for Warrior Construction. Sue was an active member of Shaker Church. She enjoyed visiting her grandchildren and daughters, baseball, fishing, beading and making Pendleton purses. She is preceded in death by father Art, nieces Diana Ballew and Becky George. Her Uncle Frank Plaster nicknamed her "Fluffy" when she was little girl. Another nickname was "tennis shoes". Prayer service is Monday August 18, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Lummi Shaker Church. Tuesday August 19th 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at Lummi Shaker Church. Officiating Leon Strom and Mike Davis. Dinner following at the Wexlium Building. Her Final Resting Place is Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TULLY, William R., age 72 of 10936 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away Wed., May 5, (1976) in Phoenix, Arizona. A retired VFW Club Manager, he was a member of William Mathews Post No. 1585 VFW, Mt. Shuksan American Legion Post No. 224, Military Order of Cooties, Culinary Workers and Bartenders Union Local No. 451. Surviving wife, Angeline; 3 stepsons, John of Pennsylvania, Leonard of California and Edward of Florida; 1 sister, Mrs. Hazel Robinson of Gresham, Oregon. Services are pending at Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TUPPER, Margaret Enid was born September 10, 1919 in Barbados B.W.I., to Gerald Manning MD and Mabel Robinson Manning. She died in her sleep while surrounded and comforted by family on September 18, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Bellingham. Margaret married James A. Tupper MD during WWII. Following the war, they lived in Seattle and Edmonds. Margaret lived her last several years in Lynden. Margaret will be remembered as a determined and indomitable force; she raised seven sons, operated her own international tour company and lived life with grace, wit and humor. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Jim, sister Elaine Muir, brother Charles Manning, and grandson Sam. She is survived by her sister Mary Wilkinson, sons and daughters-in-law Christopher (Barbara), Jeremy (Virginia), Adrian, Finis (Pamela), Geoffrey (Nancy), James (Suzanne), Mark (Elizabeth), former daughter-in-law Jeanine Maars, and fifteen grandchildren Ian James, Melissa, Annatress, Seth, Jessica, Ian, Trevor, Thane, Tove, James, Charles Norey, Emma, Zachary, Elaine, Jacob and many beloved nephews and nieces in England, Barbados, Canada and the United States who have been a great comfort and joy to her. At Margaret's request, there will be no service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURK, Hal - A funeral for Hal Turk of College Place, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home, with the Rev. Heather Mordhorst officiating. A graveside service will follow immediately at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Turk died Sunday, July 18, 1999, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center of Walla Walla, in College Place. He was 80. Born Dec. 29, 1918, to Lester and Rosella (Steiffins) Turk in North Dakota, he lived in Bellingham from 1943 to 1965. He also lived in Lynnwood before moving to Everett, where he lived for 15 years. He lived in College Place the past three years. He married Mary Munroe Vroman in 1959. She died in 1961. He married Emma Bland on June 22, 1992, in Reno, Nev. Mr. Turk worked as a painting contractor in the Lynnwood and Everett areas until his retirement. He later managed the appliance departments at the Lynnwood and Everett K-Mart stores. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Cherylene Bartholomew of Renton; step-daughter Colleen Nilsson of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; stepson Fred Bland of Kirkland; one grandchild; six step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Chapel Inc. of Walla Walla.

TURNER, Adam - Pioneer resident of Bellingham for the past 68 years, Adam Turner, 88, 2606 Woburn street, died in a local hospital Wednesday (May 10, 1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Turner was born in Ohio, residing there until 1882, when he moved west settling in Bellingham. For several years he had been custodian at the old Eureka school, now known as the Roosevelt school. He also worked for the city water department for a number of years. Mr. Turner was a member of the Whatcom County Old Settler's association. Surviving relatives include four sons, Ed Lewis, and Mervin, all of Bellingham, and Raymond, of Vancouver, Wash.; and three daughters, Mrs. John LaFreniere, and Mrs. Earl Farrow, both of this city, and Mrs. Zenith Webb, of San Francisco. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford-Beck funeral Home.

TURNER, Bernice Schofield - Graveside services for Bernice Schofield Unick Turner, 83, a Whatcom County resident for 70 years, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Frank C. Matthews officiating. Mrs. Turner, 700 32nd St., died Friday (Aug. 18, 1989) in Bellingham. Her husband, Charles P. "Chuck" Turner, died April 8, 1983. She was born June 23, 1906 in Minot, ND. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of Garden Street Methodist Church and the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Harold Unick of Kelseyville, Calif.; Clayton Unick of Kent; and Merle Unick of Utica, Mich.; a step-daughter, Charlotte Fink of Kent; a stepson, James Turner of Seattle; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister Bertha Gardener of Lynnwood; two brothers, Earl Schofield of Seattle and Wayne Schofield of Camano Island; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURNER, Charles – At his request, there will be no services for Charles "Fred" Turner of Bellingham. Mr. Turner died Friday, June 16, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 86. Born July 2, 1913 in Shelbyville, MO, he served in the Army Air Corps for five years during World War II. Mr. Turner worked as a truck driver for Shell Oil Corp for 36 years. Mr. Turner was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing and traveling in his RV. Survivors include his wife, Ida (Radke) Turner of Bellingham; brother Elbert Turner of Belfair; and stepsons David Schlecht of Bellingham and Paul Schlecht of Seattle. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURNER, Cleo Thomas, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital on January 7, 2002. Funeral services will be held Sat., Jan. 12, 1 p.m., in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Erickson officiating. Bellingham American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, will provide military honors on Mon., Jan. 14, 2002 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Cleo was born January 27, 1914, in Spokane, WA. In 1934, he moved to the Bellingham area where he met his living wife of 65 years, Lydia (Dumler). Cleo worked as a logger in his earlier years and in 1942 he took a position as a Greyhound bus driver. He loved his wife and was with Greyhound for 36 years. Upon retirement, Cleo was able to enjoy his extracurricular activities that included fishing, boating, camping and family outings. He was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and loved to follow their games closely. He was a very devoted family man and loved his family dearly. Because of his love for all people, he was considered a father to many. Cleo was preceded in death by his daughter, Patti-Jo Turner, in February 1996. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lydia; brother, Martin Turner; sister, Thelma Mezo; daughters, Peggy Kuipers and Mary Turner-Whiting; son, Richard Turner; grandchildren, Bill Kuipers, Lane Kuipers, Tony Turner and Derek Turner and numerous great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Cleo will be deeply missed by many. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

TURNER, Glen M. of Bellingham passed away November 11 at the age of 83. He was born in Sumas to James and Amanda (Wilson) Turner on February 8, 1922. Glen is survived by daughters Gwen and Tamora Turner, stepdaughter JoAnne Pine, and his sister Beany Ferry and brother-in-law Frank. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Dorothy (Davis), sister Madeline Haugen, brother Fred, and stepsons Paul and Jerry Davis. Glen and Dorothy had 11 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Glen graduated from Nooksack High School in 1939 and began a military career in the Army Air Corps in 1940. He was stationed in the Philippines when the Japanese invaded, but refused to surrender. He spent the next 40 months as a guerrilla fighter along with a handful of other soldiers. After the war, Glen transferred to the newly formed Air Force, retiring in 1970. He spent the last several years of his career as a B-52 crew chief. After retiring, Glen stayed busy with a variety of jobs. He worked as a private investigator, delivered documents for Whatcom Medical Bureau, and he owned and operated his own implement repair business. Glen had been a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Elks Club. There will be a celebration of Glen's life on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2-4 p.m. at the home of Kim and Charlie Smith in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURNER, Ida Madgelena of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2004, in Bellingham. She was 92, born August 17, 1911 to Magdelena (Keller) and Karl Radke in Logan County, North Dakota. Ida was preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Turner, her son Marvin Schlecht, and daughter Verona (Vicki) Auby. She is survived by her son Paul Schlecht of Seattle and son David Schlecht and wife Kathryn of Bellingham; granddaughters Diane Murphy, Kimberly (Schlecht) Nurding, Cindy Evanger, Elaine O'Hora, Dawn Marie Scurlock; and grandsons Steven Schlecht and Kurt Schlecht and wife Carol. Ida was born and raised on a farm in Logan County, North Dakota. Her parents were German-Russian immigrants who farmed the land. Ida learned at the early age of nine to drive, and by herself would drive to town delivering grain or picking up supplies. Living in a German-speaking community, she learned to read and write both German and English. The luxury of a formal education ended at ninth grade due to demands of farming. Ida married Christ Schlecht at an early age. The lure of good-paying jobs resulted in the family moving to Everett and later Anacortes. Ida met and married her second husband Charles (Fred) Turner in 1953. She and Fred started RVing in a 13-foot trailer and most weekends would find them at camp-grounds where fishing was good. Upon retirement and for 22 years, they would winter in Desert Hot Springs (now in a 35-foot motorhome). Many friends were made at the RV parks and each year was like homecoming. Since Fred & #39's death a few years ago, Ida has continued to live alone. Being an independent person, she never wanted to become a burden to anyone. Her last two weeks required her to be hospitalized due to a failing heart. You gave so much to others, now rest in peace.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURNER, Patti-Jo, age 36 of Sumas, WA, passed away Feb. 18, 1997 in Sumas. Patti-Jo was born March 9, 1960 in Bellingham, WA to Cleo Thomas and Lydia Elizabeth (Dumler) Turner. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, she enjoyed collecting horses and camping and fishing. She is survived by her son Derek Ryan Turner, of Bellingham; her Goddaddy, Fred Custer of Walla Walla, WA; her close friend, Ed Lykins, of Sumas; her parents, Cleo and Lydia Turner of Bellingham; her brother, Richard Turner, of California; her two sisters, Peggy Pate of Tacoma and Mary J. Ross-Turner of Abbotsford, B.C., Canada; one niece and four nephews. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 1997, at Greenacres Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

TURNER, Pearl Mae, 83, 409 York St., died Tuesday (July 29, 1986) in Bellingham. She was born April 4, 1903 in Muscotah, Kan. and moved to Whatcom County 50 years ago. Mrs. Turner was a member of Calvary Temple in Bellingham. Survivors include three sons, Bob Turner of Ferndale, Ralph Turner of Bellingham and Virgil Turner of Blaine; four daughters, Irene Elliott of Federal Way, Hazel Linse of Bellingham, Wilma Fulton of Ferndale, and Leona Curtis of Vancouver, Wash.; 28 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wayne Francis of Calvary Temple officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jul 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURNER, Robert A. - Graveside services for Robert A. Turner of Ferndale will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Rick McEdward officiating. Mr. Turner died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001 at his home. He was 73. He was born March 18, 1927, in Ulysses, Kan., to Sam and Pearl (Thomas) Turner. He settled in Whatcom County in 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed aboard the USS Lexington. He was a member of the American Legion Post 7 in Bellingham. Mr. Turner is survived by sons Tom Turner of Ferndale and David, Rob and Glenn Turner, all of Bellingham, daughter Sharon Nord of Bellingham brothers Ralph Turner of Bellingham and Virgil Turner of Longview sisters Hazel Linze of Bellingham and Leona McKay of Spokane eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURNER, Willa Shutts, age 87, died June 11, 1997 in Everett. She was born February 21, 1910 in Orland, Indiana to Charles H. and Lucy (Shutts) Turner. Willa was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a traveler. Beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, she is survived by a daughter Deborah Fonceca of Everett, granddaughter Kathryn Bovey and family in Orland, Indiana. No services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Solie Funeral Home, Everett, Washington.

TUSSING, Isaac E., Maple Falls, passed away at his home Tuesday (June 11, 1940) at the age of 62 years. He is survived by four sons, George and Henry, Athol, Ida., Walter, in Oregon, and Samuel, Glacier; eight daughters, Mrs. Lola Justice, Carbon, Ida., Mrs. Josephine Wear, Elberton, Wash., Mrs. Anna Capes, Maple Falls, Mrs. Virgin Atkinson, Glacier, Mrs. Inez Shields, Bellingham, and Dollie Tussing, Maple Falls; his mother, Mrs. Nancy Tussing, Maple Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Creekmore, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mary A. Sooter, Bellingham; four brothers, George and William, Napa, Ida., Marion, Maple Falls, and Benjamin, Sedro-Woolley. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Gillies mortuary, Sumas, followed by interment there.

TWADDLE, Eben III - A memorial service for Eben "Spike" Twaddle III of Samish Island will be at 2 p.m. today at Bow Cemetery with the Rev. Sidney Porter officiating. Mr. Twaddle died of cancer at home Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997. He was 66. Born Sept. 17, 1930, to Eben and Ethel Hickson Twaddle in Reno, he graduated from Reno-Sparks High School in 1948. Mr. Twaddle served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea during the Korean War. He married Jeanne Andersen on Aug. 13, 1955, in Los Angeles. After working for Rohr Aircraft Co. in Riverside, Calif., for 10 years, he moved to Sedro-Woolley. Mr. Twaddle lived in Whatcom County and worked at ARCO Products Co.'s Cherry Point refinery for many years, retiring in 1985. He enjoyed remodeling houses, gardening and working outdoors. Survivors include his wife; son Eben Twaddle IV of Sedro-Woolley; daughters Terry Porter of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Tanya Simpson of Sedro-Woolley; sisters Beverly Tamaso and Shirley Chubb, both of Sparks, Nev.; and eight grandchildren. Arrangements are by Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlinton.

TWADDLE, Marie – At her request, there will be no service for Marie "Mary" (Gryschuk) Twaddle of Blaine. Mrs. Twaddle died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. She was 75. Born July 10, 1925 to Bill and Ann (Tryschuk) Gryschuk in Trail, B.C., she was a Whatcom County resident for 13 years. On July 17, 1944 she married James Twaddle in Trail and they had lived in various places around the world. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons David Twaddle of Calgary, Alberta, and Donald Twaddle of England; and two grandchildren Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TWEED, Betty Louise passed away on August 17, 2007, at age 79. She survived the depression as a child, moving throughout the Midwest with her baker father, Chauncey Parker, mother Sina, sisters Patt and Dikko, and brother Jerry. In 1942 they moved to Edmonds, WA, where she lived until 1971. Her grandsons have fond childhood memories of visiting her in Seattle and going on all kinds of adventures, mostly at the Seattle Center. She spoiled them completely when they were little, including buying them ice cream sodas from Woolworth's for breakfast. Besides her family, Betty Lu loved ladybugs, animals (especially cats), children, clocks, decorating, beautiful scenery, music, fish and chips, and chocolate. Personal style was her passion. She matched shoes, purse, and jewelry to each and every outfit she owned. She was a beautiful woman and to the last had gorgeous, smooth skin. Betty shone with grave and compassion. If someone admired a ring on her finger or the coat on her back, she was as likely to slip it off and give it to them as not. She liked to "adopt" grandchildren. If a young man reminded her one of her grandsons, she would ask him if he needed a grandma, and then slip him some money. She also loved and "adopted" two girls from Church – Sarah and Kayla. Betty encircled her daughter's stepchildren in her love as well. Betty moved to Bellingham in 1998. She volunteered for a year as a teacher's aide for the Head Start Program, positively affecting many families and children. Betty Lu was a member of the LDS Church and loved to cook for the missionaries. If too ill to cook, she provided the ingredients so her daughter could. Betty was preceded in death by her baby brother Benny, her parents, and Ed – her beau of 30 years. She leaves her only child, Deborah Royal, and beloved son-in-law, Bill Royal, both of Bellingham; the grandsons she adored – Kelly Ockinga, of Portland, OR and Justin Ockinga (Lisa) soon to be of Munich. Her presence will be missed. Betty Louise requested no funeral services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TWEDDELL, Dr. Colin E., 98, passed away in his sleep on January 20, 1998. Born March 19, 1899 in Melbourne, Australia, he resided in Australia, he resided in Australia until 1924 when he sailed for China as a missionary with the China Inland Mission. There he met and married Miss Gertrude Brooks in 1933. They continued to serve in China until 1941 when they returned to the U.S. Colin taught Chinese at the University of Washington during WWII. Near the end of the was he was commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps as a captain. He served as an English/Chinese interpreter for the Commander of the 7th Fleet, Admiral Barbey. Returning to China in 1948, he and Gertrude served as missionaries again until 1951. They traveled to the Philippines in 1954 where he instructed translators in the difficult work of opening the Scriptures of the tribal people. While on furlough from the Philippines, Colin attended the University of Washington and earned a Ph.D. degree in linguistics in 1958. In 1962 they returned to the U.S. where he participated in digs of ancient American Indian villages. From 1965 to 1978 he taught anthropology at Western Washington University and co-authored a textbook on the Peoples of Asia. After Gertrude's passing in 1973 he married Esther L. Sward in 1976. They resided in Mt. Vernon where he taught an outstanding Bible Class at Emmanuel Baptist Church; his mind and memory still keen with nuggets of truth given the clarity and wit. Colin and Esther moved to Warm Beach Retirement in 1991 where he resided until his passing. He leaves his wife Esther at home, son Colin B. and wife Ruth from Maryland; son Tom and wife Vicki from South Africa, and daughter Gladys Nancy and husband Gordon from Seattle. He also is survived by step-son Robert Sward and wife Janet from Mt. Vernon and step-daughter Betty Sward from Lynnwood and 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the Mount Vernon Emmanuel Baptist Church on Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. with a fellowship hour to follow. Private family burial will be held Monday, Jan. 26, 1998 at the Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery, Seattle, WA. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

TWIST, Bertha S. of Bellingham died at home Monday, Nov. 10, 1997. She was 50. A memorial service will be held later. Born Jan. 9, 1947, to Robert and Margaret Thuirer Carter in Spencer, Iowa, she lived in Whatcom County for eight years. Ms. Twist was a talented pianist, teacher and graphic artist. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

TYAS, LuBelle - Former Whatcom County resident LuBelle Tyas, 83, died Sunday (July 26, 1981) in Corvallis, Ore. She was born May 15, 1898, in Frazier Bottom, W.Va., and moved to Washington in 1911. She married William Tyas at Mount Vernon on Oct. 20, 1919. They farmed in Whatcom County for many years before his death in 1968. She moved to Corvallis in 1969. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, a half-sister, a half-brother, eleven grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

TYLER, Dr. Vernon O., Jr., age 68, of Bellingham, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Western Washington University, passed away on Friday, January 2, 1998 at home after a long illness. Dr. Tyler was born September 10, 1929, in Salem, Oregon. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Washington in 1951, and then joined the U.S. Army for service during the Korean War. After receiving his Master's Degree in 1956 and his Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Nebraska in 1960, Dr. Tyler was employed by the State of Washington as resident psychologist at the Fort Worden Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Port Townsend. He was appointed Chief Psychologist at Fort Worden in 1963, before joining the faculty at Western Washington University in 1965. Dr. Tyler retired from Western in October 1996 after 31 years on the faculty. Over the years, Dr. Tyler became a considerable world traveler. Among the places he visited, some several times, were Mexico, the Bahamas, the countries of Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, Greece, Uzbekistan, Tibet, Hong Kong, and China. He brought back numerous photographs which he was in the process of cataloging at the time of his death. He also enjoyed classical music, bicycling, skiing, and sailing. Dr. Tyler is survived by his wife, Caroline; two sons, Stephen, of Portland, Oregon, and Eric, of Bellingham; a daughter, Laura, of Walla Walla; his brother, Stephen, of Kirkland and sister, Kathleen, of Williams, Oregon; and his mother, Eleanor Whitford Tyler, of Kirkland. A memorial gathering in honor of Dr. Tyler is planned for July 4th in Sweet Home, Oregon.

TYNDALE, Marcelle Donaldson, at age 100, peacefully went to be with her Lord on March 17, 2005 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was born on Sept. 15, 1904. She was a loving, caring mother and homemaker, who expressed her Christian faith all love to all those around her. She enjoyed church activities and fellowship, sewing, painting pictures, and nature.
She grew up in Kentucky and married Edward J. Tyndale of New York in 1923. They lived in Washington, D. C. and for 40 years in San Diego, CA. After the passing of her husband of 60 years, she lived with her daughter Beth and son-in-law Ted Livingston, in Hawaii and moved to Bellingham with them in 1989.
She is survived by her son, Edward J. Tyndale, Jr. of San Diego, CA, daughter Elizabeth (Beth) Livingston, son-in-law, Ted Livingston, six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Interment will be next to her husband in San Diego, CA.

TYRRELL, Alma of Sumas died at home Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997. She was 89. Private services were held. Born Feb. 17, 1908, to John and Anna Berg Munson in Bellingham, she attended schools here. She married Ernest Tyrrell on Sept. 11, 1926. They operated a dairy farm near Sumas. Survivors include her husband at the Christian Health Care Center, son Leo Tyrrell of Sumas and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

TYRRELL, Leo Earl of Sumas died at home Monday, Jan. 12, 1998. He was 69. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Thursday in Sumas Cemetery. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sumas Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Jim Osborn officiating. Born July 21, 1928, to Ernest and Alma Munson Tyrrell in Sumas, he graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1947. Mr. Tyrrell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Jan Edin-Nymeyer Jan. 31, 1981, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A driver for Swans Moving and Storage in Bellingham for 20 years, he was a member of the Sumas American Legion. Mr. Tyrrell enjoyed fishing and collecting antique cars. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; son, Leo Tyrrell Jr. of Modesto, Calif.; daughter, Bridget Tyrrell of Tacoma; stepchildren Joe Jorgensen of Lynden, Jerry Jorgensen of Sumas, Kris Long of Burns Flat, Okla., Joe Goularte of Bremerton, Phil Goularte of San Diego and Jane Haerle of Monterey, Calif.; and his father, of Lynden. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

TYRRELL, Luke F. (d. 17 Apr 1974)
LYNDEN - Funeral services for Luke F. Tyrell, 100, of Sumas will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Sumas Advent Christian Church. Burial will be in Sumas Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home. He died Wednesday. Mr. Tyrrell moved to Whatcom County in 1888 and was a retired farmer. Survivors include a son, Ernest of Sumas; daughters Mrs. Martha Woolf of Seattle, Mrs. Lilly Brown of Sumas and Mrs. Ella Wolfrum of Seattle; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. (From The Bellingham Herald, April 18, 1974) Submitted by Karolyn Simpson

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