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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.

TACKETT, Col. Morgan E. "Tack" of Deming died Monday, July 20, 1998, at his home. He was 69. He was born Jan. 31, 1929 to Blumer and Mattie (Morgan) Tackett in Indianola, Miss. Mr. Tackett served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1970 and retired as a lieutenant colonel. From 1942 to 1951, he served with the bomb disposal unit and after that, until retirement, with the explosive ordinance disposal unit. His duty stations included Germany, Korea, France and Vietnam. He married Mary Kinnee in 1951 in Renton, and they lived in Whatcom County since his retirement. He was active in the Deming Log Show. Survivors include his wife Mary of the family home; sisters, Mary Louise Perry and Joyce Clark Casto, both of Houston, Texas and Patricia Kopidlasky of Chicago; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TACKETT, Mary M. (Kinnee), age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 in Bellingham. She was born on February 20, 1932 in Ferndale, WA to Arthur H. and Eva H. (Hamilton) Kinnee. She married Lt. Col. Morgan E. Tackett on August 6, 1951 in Renton, WA. Her husband preceded Mary in death in 1998 along with other numerous family members. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Mary Louise Perry and Joyce Clark Casto who both live in Texas and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. An inurnment will be at Greenacres|Moles Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TAFT, Ruth Marie, age 85, of Blaine, passed away Mon., Jan. 9, (1978). She had been a longtime resident of the Blaine area. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Helen M. Collins of Blaine. 3 sisters: Philancy Wade and Helen Starr both of Portland, Ore. and Waltrina Williams of Oklahoma City, Okla. Also 2 granddaughters and 3 great-grandchildren. At her request no services will be held. Cremation under the direction of Veroskes McKinney Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jan 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAGGART, Helen LaVerne 76, 8611 Depot Road, Lynden, died Sunday (Oct. 6, 1985) in Bellingham. She was born March 16, 1909 on Orcas Island and had been a lifetime resident of this area. Mrs. Taggert (sic) was a retired hairdresser who worked in Friday Harbor, Eastern Washington and Bellingham. She was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden. She is survived by two daughters, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Hope Lutheran Church, The Rev David Hungerford officiating. Committal services and burial will precede at 10 am in Greenacres Memorial Park. (From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Oct 1985)

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.

TAGUE, Mary Eugene went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 13, 2012. She was 87, born November 19, 1924 in San Gabriel, CA to Jesus and Pilar (Juarez) Rojas. Mary graduated from San Gabriel High School. She loved her dogs, especially Mr. Todd, but her greatest joy was her family. She is preceded in death by her daughter, parents, and 8 brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her children, Mary Davis, Vincent Juarez (Melody), Raul Juarez (Barbara), Daniel Juarez (Jaime); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 17, at 11 a.m., at the Chapel at Moles Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 2012) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAITSON, Sharpe, age 74, of Icelandic Old Folks Home, Blaine, passed away Tues., Aug. 8, 1978. He had been a resident of this community for the past 20 years. There are no surviving relatives. Services Monday, Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Aug 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TALBOTT, Bonnie B. - Family services for Bonnie B. Talbott, 81, of 710 16th St., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Keller officiating. She was a Whatcom County resident for 51 years and was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sisters, Evelyn Elliott of Colfax and Traca Dayton of Sand Point, ID, and a brother, Bernard Chapman of Sand Point, ID. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. [d. Sept. 15, 1975]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TALMAGE, Brandtly of Blaine died from complications of diabetes Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1995, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 30. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at F.O.E. No. 3029 Blaine Eagles Hall with the Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Born Feb. 27, 1965, in Bellingham, he lived his entire life in Whatcom County. Mr. Talmage graduated from Blaine High School in 1984. He worked at various bars in the county and most recently at Larry's Oyster Bar in Birch Bay. He enjoyed working with people. Survivors include his mother, Carol Talmage, of Blaine; brother Steve Talmage of Blaine; girlfriend Michelle Bergen of Birch Bay; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Sep 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TALLAKSEN, Leona J., age 86 of 1724 King St., passed away Tuesday, June 14, (1977). Mrs. Tallaksen ha been a resident of this community most of her life. Surviving 1 son, Leonard R. Lovelace, City; 1 daughter, Mrs. Luella Wilson, City; 1 sister, Mrs. Ethel Parrott, Seattle; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Graveside service Thursday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Howard Armstrong officiating. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TALLMAN, Elsie W., age 85, passed away in Bellingham, Dec. 30, 1987. She had been a resident of Seattle most of her life and was employed as a secretary for Fredrick and Nelson Dept. Store. She had lived in Bellingham for the past year. She is survived by her husband Herbert; 1 sister, Lera Walker of Bellingham; 2 nieces, Virginia Graham of Oregon and Joan Smith of Bellingham; 6 grand-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sat., 1 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home with Paul Elvig officiating. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TALLMAN, Herbert J. - Funeral services for Herbert J. Tallman, 79, will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Tallman died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 1990) at Sehome Park Care Center. Born Aug. 20, 1911, in Seattle, he married Elsie Wilson on Dec. 7, 1940. She died Dec. 30, 1987. A resident of Bellingham for four years, Mr. Tallman formerly lived in Seattle and was a meat salesman. He served with the Air Force during World War II, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserves. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lera Walker of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Nov 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Alice - Visitation for Alice (Shelton) Weaver Talmage of Bellingham, formerly of Lynden, will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale. A funeral will start at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Talmage died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Bellingham. She was 88. Born Jan. 12, 1913, to M.V. "Bud" and Anna Shelton in Deslet, Mo., she was a longtime Lynden resident. On Sept. 18, 1929, she married Roy Weaver in Winona, Mo. While there, she was a homemaker. In 1946, she moved with her family to Whatcom County, where they took up the strawberry business. After moving to Lynden, she began a career in the restaurant business, beginning as a waitress at The Dutch Maid Bakery. She later worked as a waitress at Recreation Cafe and then Palace Cafe. Eventually, she co-owned and operated her own cafe, with friend Shirley Dodge Hardy, on Guide Meridian just north of Wiser Lake. After nine years, she closed the cafe and worked for Milt's Pizza, where she worked for 10 years until she was 75. Mrs. Talmage was 57 when she learned to drive and bought a car. Her first husband died and she later remarried. Two grandchildren also died previously. Survivors include daughters Ann Hubbard of Ferndale, Evelyn Williams of Everson and Lela Smith of The Dalles, Ore. son Don Weaver of Bellingham nine grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren one great-great-grandchild and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Mar 2001) 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.

TAMASSIA, Ruth – A private family graveside service for Ruth (Rhodes) Tamassia of Bellingham will be held at a later date. Mrs. Tamassia died of Alzheimer’s disease Friday, Nov. 12, 1999 at Mount Baker Care Center. She was 78. Born Nov 18, 1920 in St. Louis, she graduated from high school and had been a local resident since 1998. On June 27, 1939, she married Edward P. Tamassia in Gardenia, Calif. Mrs. Tamassia was a homemaker. Her hobbies included golf, tennis and bingo. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son David E. Erickson of Carlsbad, Calif.; daughter Cathy L. LoGrande of Bellingham; sister Elsie Harms of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two nieces and two nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Nov 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAMM, Evelyn - Graveside services for Evelyn Tamm, of 2118 I St. will be Mon., Jan. 18, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. John Langlitz of St Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Mrs. Tamm passed away Thurs., Jan. 14, 1982. She is survived by 1 son Marvin Tamm of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Elsie Tamm of Everett; 1 brother, Fred Craske of Portland, Oregon; 1 sister, Hilda Tuson of Vancouver, B.C. A long-time resident of this community, Mrs. Tamm was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Sehome Chapter No. 17 OES. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAMM, Marvin A., age 82, of Bellingham, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2003 in Bellingham. He was born Aug. 26, 1921 in Bellingham. Survived by his sister Elsie Tamm of Everett. At his request, no services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TANIS, Elisa [Beth], age 70, of 2539 James St. and Yuma, Ariz., passed away Sun., Sept. 9, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 7 years, she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Good Sam Club. She is survived by her husband, Hank J.; 1 daughter, Jane Kindred, city; 2 brothers, George and Henry Krikau of Chicago, Ill.; 1 sister, Mrs. Mary McLaughlin of Saskatoon, Sask.; 2 grandchildren, Mark and Stephen Nelson of city. Funeral services Wed. Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TANIS, Henry John - Retired baker Henry John Tanis, 79, of 2539 James St., died Friday (Feb. 5, 1988) in a local nursing home. He was born May 29, 198 in Chicago, and moved to Bellingham after his retirement. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jane Kindred of Bellingham, and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Donald Schatz officiating. Cremation arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association. Burial of ashes will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TAO, Chi Hsien - Private family services for Chi Hsien Tao, 78, of 2208 Ontario St., will be held at Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Tao died Monday (April 30, 1990). He was born Oct. 15, 1911 in China and was a Bellingham resident for 2-1/2 years. Survivors include his wife, Tsu Mei Tao, of the family home; two daughters, Shing Kao and An Tai both of Bellingham; three sons, Thomas Tao of South Carolina, Y.C. Tao of Boston, and P.C. Tao of New Jersey; 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAPLIN, Flora B., age 78 of 2001 H St., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, (1975). Mrs. Taplin was a lifetime resident of this community, a member of Ruth Chapter No. 52 O.E.S. in Blaine, Broadway Garden Club, the Freja Club, St. Luke's Assistance League. Surviving 1 son, Bud Taplin; 1 daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Manning, both City; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 3 sisters, Mrs. Emily Erholm, City; Mrs. Evelyn Coughey of Seattle; Mrs. Victoria Wright; 1 brother, Oscar Hanson, both city. Services will be conducted by Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAPLIN, John Eugene - A graveside service for John Eugene "Bud" Taplin of Bellingham will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mr. Taplin died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, at Mount Baker Care Center. He was 75. Born March 29, 1924, to Jasper E. and Flora B. (Hanson) Taplin in Ketchican (sic), Alaska, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Taplin attended Bellingham High School. He graduated from Blaine High School in 1942. On Jun 7, 1947, he married Mary L. Prather. Mr. Taplin owned and operated a service station before working for Mobil Refinery until 1963. He retired from Dewey Griffin Oldsmobile and Cadillac in 1986. He enjoyed gardening and CB radios. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; daughters Susan M. Stull of Bellingham and Marlene K. Potocnik of Everson; son James A Taplin of Bellingham; sister Marilyn Manning of Portland; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TAPPAN, Denver F., age 70, of 3585 Walltine Rd., Ferndale, passed away at home Mon., Aug. 25, 1986. Born in Des Moines, IA July 25, 1916. He was a Ferndale resident since 1972. Veteran of WWII, served several years as fire fighter for El Paso Fire Dept. Survivors include his wife, Edith of the family home; 2 sons, Frank Edinger of Ferndale and Bill Tappan of Arroyo Grande, CA; 2 daughters, Mrs. Don (Clara) Mitchell of B'ham and Mrs. Joe (Nancy) Clements of Bakersfield, CA; 1 brother, Francis Tappan of Cottonwood, CA; 1 uncle, G. R. Tappan of Heyburn, ID; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel, Fri., Aug. 29, 2 p.m., Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Aug 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAPPAN, Edith Whipple, age 86, of Bellingham, passed away Wed., May 7, 2003 in Bellingham. She was born May 10, 1916 in Winfield Township, ND the daughter of Nathan Elah and Gina (Lonson) Whipple and had been a Whatcom County resident since 1968. Survived by two sons, Frank Edinger & wife Shirley of Sedro-Woolley and Bill Tappan & wife Judy of Arroyo Grande, CA two daughters, Clara M. Mitchell of Bellingham and Nancy Clements & husband Joe of Bakersfield, CA and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. Preceded in death by a son, Jackie and husband Denver Tappan. A private family inurnment service will take place at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TARTE, Patricia M. - Visitation for Patricia M. Tarte of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Westford Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Home. Mrs. Tarte died Tuesday, June 4, 1996, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 70. Born Sept. 27, 1925 to Lyle Arthur Nugent and Irene McSorley, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1943. She married Ray L. Tarte on April 8, 1947, in Bellingham. Mrs. Tarte attended Church of the Assumption and was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi. She enjoyed ceramics, gardening, fishing and traveling in the Orient and was an accomplished organist. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham, son Lyle L. Tarte of Friday Harbor, daughters Alison King of Arlington and Candace Tarte of Bellingham, sister Darlene Flaherty of Ferndale and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TARTER, Mr. Leslie S. of Bellingham passed away on July 13, 2006. Arrangements are pending with Moles Family Funeral Home - Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TASTAD, Anna M. - Visitation for Anna M. Tastad 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 funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mrs. Tastad died Monday, Aug. 29, 1994 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 96. Born April 9, 1898 to Adam and Mary Margaret Walker Heberlin in Russia, she lived in Whatcom County for 70 years. She worked for Kale Canning Co. in Everson and was a janitor at Everson Elementary School. She also operated the former Grand Hotel in Sumas with her late husband, Frank Mayou. Mrs. Tastad was a member of the Lutheran Church and of Carpenters Union No. 756 Auxiliary in Bellingham. She was president of the former Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie No. 3053 in Lynden. She was preceded in death by her first husband Frank Mayou; her second husband, Rasmus Tastad; a son, Elmer Dumler; and a daughter Dorothy Ledoschuck. Survivors include sons Albert Dumler of Renton and Frank Dumler of Lynden; daughter Lydia Turner of Bellingham; sister Mollie Derr of Bryan, Texas; brother Henry Schier of Port Ludlow; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TASTAD, Rasmus, age 68 of 1764 Front St., Lynden, passed away on Tuesday Aug. 9, (1977). Born in Norway, Mr. Tastad had been a county resident for the past 25 years. A retired carpenter he was a member of the Carpenters Union Local No. 756 of Bellingham and also the Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie No. 3053 of Lynden. On Nov. 18, 1975 he was married to Anny Mayou in Bellingham. Besides his wife Anna, he is survived by 3 step-sons, Albert Dumler of Renton, Elmer Dumler of Lynden and Frank Dumler of Bellingham, 2 stepdaughters, Lydia Turner and Dorothy Ledoschuck, both of Bellingham, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother and sister in Norway and another brother in Rochelle, Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home. Cremation will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TATOM, Karen Marie, age 25 of 4329 Meridian Ave. No., Marysville, WA, passed away in Bellingham following an auto accident on Sunday, May 24, 1992. She was born on October 28, 1966 in Tacoma, WA to Lawrence and Edith Parks. She was a 1984 graduate of Bellingham High School and had lived in Bellingham until three years ago when she moved to Marysville. Karen loved taking care of the elderly and had worked in various nursing homes in Bellingham, Marysville and Monroe and had intended making that a career. Her goal was to one day be a geriatrics Registered Nurse. Karen and Stee were married at Immanuel Bible Church in Bellingham on March 11, 1988. Karen has two surviving daughters whom she loved dearly, Brianna Lynne "Nanners" 3-1/2 years and Stephanie Marie "Snuffie" who will be two years in August. They will miss "Mommy" very much. As her family, we loved Karen and will miss her dearly until we are reunited in God's home prepared for us. She was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Parks and grandmother Lena Schutte. Karen is survived by her husband Steven of Marysville, parents Edith and Bud Miller of Bellingham, 2 sisters Teresa and Any Christensen of Bellingham and her twin Janet and Dan Smith of Mt. Vernon; 3 brothers Mark Parks of Renton, Drew and Brian Parks of Bellingham; 2 stepsisters Joy LaCrosse of Packwood, WA, and Cathy and John Zeleznijak of Las Vegas, NV; 3 step-brothers Mike Miller and Ruth of Las Vegas, NV, Erick Miller of Las Vegas and Scot Miller of Portland, OR, numerous nieces and nephews including Nick Woloszyn, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. Private graveside services will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. A memorial service will be Friday, May 29, 3 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, Bellingham with Pastor Hank Nickel and Pastor David Erickson officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Althea Viola, age 93, a former Whatcom County resident, passed away Tues., May 26, 1998, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. She was a Whatcom County resident from 1924 to 1996, when at that time she moved to Seattle. Mrs. Taylor was born May 1, 1905 in Bow, WA to Earl and Ellen (Larson) Nims. She graduated from Bellingham Normal School and taught at Roeder School for 20 years. Mrs. Taylor was an American Red Cross volunteer during WWII; active member of the Sehome Chapter #17 O.E.S.; member of Bellingham Gold and Country Club and the Bellingham Yacht Club. She was an avid bridge player and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor, on Sept. 22, 1993. Survived by her son, Robert G. Taylor and wife Joy of Seattle; 4 grandchildren, Bradley G. Taylor of Bellevue, Gwyn Ann Taylor of Boise, ID, Leslie Wonn of Eugene, OR, Michelle Ford of Redmond; and 7 great-grandchildren, Patrick and Brian Taylor, Michael, Emily and Joey Ford, Eric and Allison Wonn. A graveside service will be held Fri., May 29, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Mr. Rex Watt officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1998) 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 funeral service for Carlotte (sic) Taylor will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Taylor, formerly of Bellingham, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in Everett. She was 69. Mrs. Taylor was born Oct. 7, 1930, in Roswell, N.M., to Charles and Edith (Garrett) Noling. She is survived by a son, Douglas Thomas of Snohomish a daughter, J. Kathleen Swenson of Gainesville, Va., three grandchildren nephew and niece Tom and Sue Tilley of Ferndale and numerous other family members.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Duane Marie - A memorial service for Duane "Dee" Marie Taylor, formerly of Lynden, will be t 1 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Bellevue. Ms. Taylor died Wednesday, April 24, 1996, at her home in Bellevue. She was 61. Born June 7, 1934 to Claude and Philene Taylor in Bellingham, she graduated from Lynden High School. She worked as a dental assistant and as a sale associate for Frederick & Nelson in Southcenter for many years. She retired as a legal secretary in Everett in 1995. Ms. Taylor enjoyed baseball, shopping, golf and visiting Reno, Nev. Survivors include sons Kim Drew of Seattle and Scott Carlson of Spokane, daughters Paula Williams of Bellevue and Heidi Marie Carlson of Renton, sister Phyllis Herzog of Arlington and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Green's Bellevue Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 May 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Eleanor Ruth - Visitation for Eleanor Ruth (Tew) Taylor of Bellingham will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale. A funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dick Mattia officiating. Mrs. Taylor died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Bellingham. She was 72. Born May 28, 1928, to Donald and Evelyn (Evans) Tew in Grinnell, Iowa, she was a Whatcom County resident for 30 years. On April 21, 1952 she married Clark E. Taylor Sr. in Flagstaff, Ariz. He died in 1997. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Fairhaven Lions Ladies for many years. Survivors include son Clark Taylor Jr. of Bellingham; daughter Maureen Izumi of Las Vegas; brothers Wayne Tew of Lynden, Ray Tew of California and Don and Herb Tew, both of Iowa; sister Maxine Reeder of Bellingham; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Francis Robert, age 89, passed away in Pleasant View, Utah Thursday, January 14, 1982. He was a former resident of Lynden and Wenatchee where he was a fruit grower. He was a member of the LDS Church; a Ward Superintendant (sic); and Ward Finance Clerk; a member of the Boy Scout Council; served on the Washington State Cherry and Apricot Advisory Committee; was Director and Chairman of the Board of Wenatchee Heights Reclamation District. He leaves to survive 1 son, Robert N. Taylor of Idaho; 2 daughters, Sue Wilson and Wilma Smith, both of Utah; 15 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren Funeral arrangements are pending at Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR Frankie Faye, age 80, of 2311 Kulshan, passed away Fri., July 8, (1988) in a local hospital. She was a member of Sehome Chapter No. 17, OES, and also a member of Broadway Christian Church. She is survived by her husband Robert of Bellingham; 1 son, Richard Lee Johnson, Mt. Vernon; daughter, Donna Rogene Smead, Sacheen Lake, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs. Anna Eldred and Velma White, both of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tues, July 12 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Harry Baird of Broadway Christian Church, officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Glenn H. "Bill", age 64, 1764 Front St., Lynden, died suddenly at his home on Thurs., Jan. 17, 1985. Born March 9, 1920, Mr. Taylor was a lifetime Lynden resident. He had been employed for many years at the former Sanitary Meat Co. and then at BB Meat & Sausage. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lynden and also the Meat Cutters Union No. 44. During WWII he served in the US Navy and was presently Commander of Mt. Baker Post No. 121 of the American Legion in Lynden and was also a charter member of the VFW Post in Lynden and had also been active in Alcohol Anonymous. He was married to Mavis Tiplin in Bellingham on Oct. 14, 1948. Survived by his wife Mavis; a son John of Lynden; 4 daughters, InaDean and husband Mike Alderson of Arlington, Mrs. Anne and husband Joseph Larsen of Bellingham, Mrs. Cindy and husband John Smith of Ferndale and Mrs. Alice Taylor and husband Mark Schenck of San Carlos, Calif.; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers Floyd of Seattle and Ralph of Ketchikan, Alaska; 3 sisters, Mrs. Beth Patmore and Mrs. Iva Koster both of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Luannis O'Neil of Bellingham; a sister-in-law Pansy Taylor in Oak Harbor and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and Military Honors will be held on Wed., Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park followed by Memorial services at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Lynden with Rev. Larry Schlott officiating. Visitation hours will be at the Gillies Funeral Home until 9 p.m. Friday thru Tuesday.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Juliette L. - Funeral services for Juliette L. Taylor, 86, 1509 E. Victor St., Will be 3 p.m. Monday in Westford Funeral Home. She died Friday (Oct. 26, 1973). Mrs. Taylor had lived in Bellingham for 25 years. Survivors include a niece, Orpha Lawson of Bellingham and a cousin, Verna Keyes of Casper, Wyo. Cremation will follow services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Oct 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Laura, age 82, of 121 E. Pole Rd., Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Wed., June 30, (1976). Mrs. Taylor had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1959. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are her husband, Francis; one son, Robert Taylor of Chemult, Oregon; two daughters, Sue Wilson of Provo, Utah and Wilma Smith of Fall City, WA; one brother, Frank Stierlen of Wenatchee, WA; one sister, Helen Brown of Anderson, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 2, at 3 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Norman Catanzaro officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park, arrangements are under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jul 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Louela O. passed away Jan. 24, 2007, in Bellingham. Visitation will be at Moles-Greenacres Chapel, 5700 Northwest Dr., on Thursday, Feb. 1st from 9-10 a.m. with a Graveside Service to follow at 10 a.m.. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Northern Peaks Christian Fellowship, 118 North Ball St., Sedro-Woolley. Moles Greenacres Funeral Home and Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Mabel E., age 83, of Bellingham passed away Sunday April 2, 1989 in B'ham. She was born Sept. 23, 1905 in Spokane and was a B'ham resident for 59 years. Mrs. Taylor was a volunteer at B'ham Care Center for 13 years and brought happiness to both residents and their families. She was a member of the church of the Bretheren (sic) in Spokane, and was preceded in death by her husband George H. Taylor. Survivors include a son Charles W. Taylor and wife Charlene of Edmonds; a daughter Donna L. Stewart and husband Duane of B'ham; a sister, Edna Castro of Spokane; 7 grand children; 6 great grand children and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be Mon., April 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home, Axton and NW Rd. A private family service will be held. Arrangements by Greencres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Apr 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Mary Kathleen - A memorial Mass and service for Mary Kathleen Taylor will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Jan. 8, 1999, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by a reception at the church's Parish Hall. Mrs. Taylor died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998, at a local nursing home. She was 81. Born in 1917 in Colton, she was the oldest of eight siblings and was raised on a wheat farm near Genesee, Idaho. In the 1930s, she graduated from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Spokane and was later employed by a local hospital and pediatricians office as a registered nurse. During World War II, she joined the US Army and served as a nurse in New Guinea in the South Pacific where she met her husband, Bob Taylor. She married in 1946 and lived in Bethlehem, PA, until 1962 when she moved back to Spokane. In 1980, she moved to a home on the Spokane River, near Post Falls, Idaho and in 1993, she moved to Bellingham. She enjoyed family gatherings, church activities and being a grandmother. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include sons Stephen R. Taylor and Thomas H. Taylor, both of Bellingham; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Mavis Elise, formerly of 1764 Front St. in Lynden, passed away in a Bellingham Nursing Home on Saturday June 3, 1989 at the age of 70. She was born in Bellingham on May 5, 1919 to Schulyer B. and Susanna Tiplin. She graduated from Fairhaven High School and Western Washington University and taught at Nooksack Grade School and Lynden Public School from 1960 to 1976. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Retired County Teachers' Association, Friends of The Lynden Library and the Alumni Association of Western. She enjoyed traveling the world, flowers and handwork. She is survived by daughters, Anne Larsen and husband Joseph of Bellingham, Cindy Smith and husband John of Ferndale and Alice Taylor of Seattle; a son John Taylor of Bellingham; sisters, Shirley Smith and husband Lyle of Ferndale and Phyllis Thomas and husband Jim of Bellevue; brother Robert Tiplin and wife Joyce of Bellingham; grandchildren Amer and Carrie Larsen of Bellingham and Alicia, Jessica, Zack and Cody Smith of Ferndale. She was married to Glenn "Bill" Taylor who preceded her in death in 1985. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday Jun 7, 1989 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham at 2:30 p.m. with Father John Gibbs officiating and Rev. Hoyt Sherwin assisting. Interment will precede the service at Greenacres Memorial Park at 1:30 pm Visitation Mon., 9-9 and Tues. 9-9 and Wed. 9-11 a.m. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1989) 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 U.S. Forest Service, the CCC's, and in the U.S. 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, Robert A. - Memorial services for Robert A., age 82, of 2311 Kulshan St., will be Thurs. June 8 at 2 p.m. at the Broadway Christian Church with Dr. Harry Baird officiating, and ritualistic rites by officers of Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289 F&AM. Inurnment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Taylor passed away June 4, 1989. Survived his sister, Crete Perry of City; a step-daughter, Donna R. Smead of Newport, WA; step-son Richard Johnson of Mt. Vernon. Mr. Taylor was a resident of Bellingham for 60 years; member of Broadway Christian Church and the Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289 F&AM. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jun 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TAYLOR, Robert E. of Bellingham died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1993, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. He was 89. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Richard Talley will officiate. Mr. Taylor was born May 28, 1904, to Eugene and Charlotte (Willows) Taylor in Mount Vernon. He married Althea Peronteau of Nov. 12, 1933, in Bellingham. He graduated from high school in Mount Vernon and attended Western Washington University for one year. A resident of Whatcom County the past 65 years, Mr. Taylor was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 of the Masons and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his wife; son Robert G. Taylor of Kirkland; nephew Richard Fowler of Bellingham; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 1993) 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, Victor died Monday (Aug. 15, 1983) at his home in Mount Vernon. Taylor, 85, was born Nov. 11, 1897 in Grand Rapids, Mich., and moved to the Alger area in 1911. He was married to Frances Robinson in 1972 and moved to Mount Vernon in 1982. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator until he retired in 1965 and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302. He is survived by his wife, one stepdaughter, a son-in-law, a step-granddaughter and a step-grandson. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, Pastor Paul Logan officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are by Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Aug 1983) 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.

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, Harry, age 71, of 2186 Thornton Rd., Ferndale passed away Sat., Feb. 5 in Bellingham. He spent most of his lifetime in Whatcom County and was for the past 20 yrs. a Watkins dealer. He is survived by his wife Bertha; 2 sons, Jerry Leech of Bellingham and Martin Telgenhoff of Kirkland; 2 daughters, Sharry Hersman of Jaunita and Nancy Haugness of Custer. A brother, George of Lynden. 2 sisters, Lana VanOver of Lynden and Gertrude Burgraff of Lynden. 13 grandchildren. 2 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Memorial services will be conducted by Rev. Marvin Jordan, Wed., Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. at Custer United Methodist Church. Cremation under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Feb 1977) 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.

TERPENNING, Harold M., age 91, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1996 in Bellingham. He was born Sep. 1, 1904 in Center, North Dakota to Martin and Edith (McCrea) Terpenning. A past member of the Yacht Club and the Elks Lodge, member of the First Presbyterian Church and life member of the Sons of Norway, Whatcom Lodge #151 F & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Nile Temple. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret on March 17, 1986 whom he married in June 1935. He is survived by 3 nieces, Jeanne Crandall of Pismo Beach, CA, Grace Terpenning McMillan of Kamloops, B.C., Barbara Lathrop of Bellingham; 4 nephews, Vincent Schumacher of South Haven, MI, John Terpenning of Victoria, B.C., Raymond Terpenning of Langley, B.C., Hal Griffin of Everson, WA; many great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Friday Feb. 16, 1996, 11 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey Peterson, officiating with ritualistic services by Officers of Whatcom Lodge #151 F & AM. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Feb 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERPENNING, Margaret S. - Funeral service for Margaret S. Terpenning, age 94, of 2707 Victor St., will be Fri. March 21, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Carlson and Rev. Russell Bisnett officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Terpenning passed away Mon., March 17, 1986. A Bellingham resident since 1903, for many years she was a professional librarian in public and school libraries; graduate of University of Washington; member of First Presbyterian Church; Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O.E.S.; Royal Neighbors; Sons of Norway (by special dispensation); American & Mt. Baker Orchid Societies; formerly a member of Association of University Women. She is survived by her husband Harold; 2 nephews; 2 nieces and other relatives. Visitation hours Thurs. March 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 1986) 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.

TERPSMA, John, age 88, of Bellingham, WA passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2002. He was born in Lynden, WA on May 2, 1914 to Henry and Augusta (Gerritsma) Terpsma. John had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He married Alice Bakker on March 18, 1937 in Lynden. She preceded him in death on December 22, 1997. John was a dairy and strawberry farmer as well as a Mt. Baker Plywood shareholder. John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Koinonia Bible Study. John is survived by daughters, Sharon L. and husband Virgil Griepp of Spokane, Ruth Y. and husband Bradley Hill of Chicago, IL; sons, William J. and wife Karen Terpsma, Arthur J. and wife Jane Terpsma all of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, numerous other family members and his friend Leon Smreker. A private family graveside service will be held at Greeancres-Moles Cemetery with a memorial service to be held 2 p.m. Sat., January 4, 2003 at Greenacres-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Lane who is a family pastor and friend officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERPSTRA, Erwin - Funeral services for Erwin Terpstra, who owned and operated the Ferndale Grain Co. for 37 years, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden with the Rev. Andrew Carnmenga officiating. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery at Lynden. He died Friday (Aug. 26, 1983) at a Bellingham hospital. Terpstra was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Parkston, South Dakota, and moved to Whatcom County in 1939. He was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church, the Lynden Noon Kiwanis Club and the Bellingham camp of Gideons International. Surviving are his wife, Johanna Polinder Terpstra, whom he married on Jan. 22, 1941; three sons; one daughter; 16 grandchildren; one brother, and two sisters.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Aug 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERPSTRA, Wilburn H., 76, 3120 Halverstick Road., Sumas, died Thursday (June 27, 1985) at his home. Born Aug. 27, 1908, in Yakima, Mr. Tersptra married Nellie Bosman on Dec. 30, 1933, and came to Whatcom County in 1935. Mr. Tersptra was a retired farmer. His farm was on Halverstick Road. He was a member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church, where he was an elder and a deacon. He also was a former member of boards of directors for the Sumas Christian School Board, Lynden Christian Rest Home and a Sumas Drainage District. Survivors include his wife; two sisters, Jeanette Slim and Ethel Boertien, both of Lynden; two sons, including Glen Terpstra of Sumas; two daughters; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Harold Stremler of Bellingham; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lilian Stremler, in May. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Monumenta Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church, the Rev. Louis Korf officiating. Visitation hours will be until 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TERRY, Jack W., age 18, of 8927 Custer School Rd., Custer, passed away Wed., Aug. 3, (1988) in a local hospital as the result of an auto accident. He worked at Bruland's Quarterhorses, member of Border Buckskin Club, member of South of the Border Quarterhorse Assoc., and a member of B.C. Quarterhorse Assoc. and was also active in Motocross Racing and was a 1988 graduate of Ellensburg High School. He is survived by his father William and stepmother Nadine Terry; mother Sharon Brock; sister, Terri Ann Terry of Ellensburg; grandparents Jack and Laura May Terry of Everson. Viewing is Saturday, 10-2 at the Westford Funeral Home. Graveside services Mon., Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. at Greenacres.
(The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERRY, Jack W., age 75, of 812 Everson Road, Everson, WA, died Thursday December 30, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born June 18, 1918 in Everson, WA to Dwight and Matilda Terry. He attended Harmony and Mt. Baker Schools. October 14, 1950 he married Lauramae Heyes in Everson, WA. Jack was a dairy farmer for many years. He then worked twelve years as a custodian and school bus driver for Nooksack Valley Schools. Preceded in death by his wife Lauramae Terry October 23, 1988. Survived by four sons, William and Mark Terry of Cle Elum, WA, John Terry of Bellingham, Michael Terry of Everson; daughter, Maureen Boyes of Coupeville, WA; sister, Florence Takaki of Honolulu, Hawaii; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home Sun., Jan. 2, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. and Mon. Jan. 3, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 1 p.m. Mon. Jan. 3, 1994 with Pastor Dave Stevenson officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jan 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERRY, Lauramae H., age 66, of 823 Everson Rd., Everson, passed away Sun. Oct. 23, (1988) in a local nursing home. She is survived by her husband Jack; 4 sons, William Terry of Ellensburg, Michael Terry of Everson, John Terry of Bellingham, Mark Terry of Germany; a daughter, Maureen Terry of Everett; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Gilbert Gunderson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Oct 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERRY, Richard, age 74 passed away April 10, 2007 in Bellingham. He was born June 24, 1932 in Bellingham to Willard and Abbie Terry. Richard worked as a utilities lineman in both Georgia and California. He was extremely proud of his military service. Richard served 6 years in the U.S. Air Force, including time in Korea. He was preceded in death by his mother Abbie Blackwell. He is survived by his sister Geraldine (husband Cranston) Likely of Bellingham, nephew David Likely of Kauai, HI, and Douglas Likely of Bellingham. A Celebration of Richard's life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed. April 18 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERRY, Richard W., age 54, of Custer passed away on Monday, March 13, 2006. He was born on July 1, 1951, in Dorking, England, to William and Nancy (Rhodes) Terry. Richard graduated from high school in Victoria, B.C., and then attended four years of trade school to become a journeyman carpenter. He married Doris Biles on December 6, 1982, in White Rock B.C.. Richard was a member of the Carpenter's Union #756 and worked for Haskell Construction for 18 years. He was skilled at wood working and loved to watch auto racing, especially NASCAR. Richard's favorite times though, were those that he spent with his kids and his wife in the family home. He is survived by his wife, Doris; son Craig; and daughter Cyndi, all of the family home; son Kevin of Ferndale; son Ron; and daughter Christine of Canada; sister Shirley of Victoria, B.C.; and numerous other friends and relatives. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2006, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the Moles Funeral Home-Ferndale Chapel. Private family burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later time. Moles Family Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERRY, Ruth E., 1200 Birchwood Ave., died Friday (Feb. 1, 1980) at a local hospital. She was 84. A 15-year resident of the community, she was born in Texas Feb. 1, 1896. She married Robert Irving Terry, who preceded her in death in 1921. She is survived by a daughter, a grandson, four great-grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters. Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at Faith Lutheran Church. Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Feb 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TERRY, Willard D. - Funeral services were held today for Willard D. Terry at Irving Funeral Home, Marysville. Mr. Terry, 67, Marysville, a former resident of Bellingham, died Tuesday (July 3, 1973) in a Marysville hospital. He is survived by his widow Marie; a son, Richard Terry; a daughter, Geraldine Likely of Bellingham; two stepsons, David Dunkle in Oregon and Donald Dunkle of Bellingham; three aunts, Betty Walker, Josephine Twigger and Mrs. William Heys, all of Samish; and a cousin and two grandsons. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jul 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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

TEW, Michael L., 21, 276 Beard Road, Lynden, died Monday (Nov. 2, 1981) at a local hospital. He was born April 3, 1960 in California. He was a member of Village Inn Tavern football team, a graduate of Meridian High School and was employed by Schenk Seafoods in Alaska. Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Lynn, four brothers, two sisters, a grandmother and a grandfather. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Nov 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Rose peacefully ended her long life's journey on May 20, 2009, The widow of Arthur Thal, mother of Rabbi Lennard Thal and Mimi Sorkin, grandmother of Daniella Yermyiev, Rebecca Sullivan, Alona Scott and Ariella Thal Simonds, great grandmother of Avital Yermyiev and Moshe (Mo) Scott, Rose was a past president of the local chapter of Hadassah, past president of Congregation Beth Israel's Sisterhood and was a member of that congregation for over seventy years. She also was active in Faculty Wives at Western and a variety of other local organizations. She will be deeply missed by her many family members and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway with burial to follow at Bayview City Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 22 2009) 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.

THAYER, Marjorie H., age 68, of Kent, beloved wife of Newton; mother of Melva Lewis, Kent; step-mother of Marie Duxbury, Seattle; sister of Bruce Harding, Sacramento, CA, Vern Harding, Bellingham, Venice Snow, Bellingham, Gladys Woods, Columbus, KS, Edna Umberger of Sacramento; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Wed. Marlett Chapel, Kent. Graveside service 12 noon Thurs. at Gereenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Sep 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THEILER, Bertha E., 92, 519 Northshore Drive, died Saturday (April 9, 1983). She was born May 14 1889, in Sweden and had been a Bellingham resident most of her life. She is survived by two daughters, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, the Rev. Paul Quenzer officiating. Friends may meet at Jones Funeral home 1/2 hour before the services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Apr 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THEILER, Emil A., age 83, of 400 York St., passed away Wed., Aug. 30, 1978. Mr. Theiler was a life time resident of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. A retired fireman for a logging company, was a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion and the Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 23 IOOF. He leaves to survive his wife, Bertha; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Linnea Binschus and Mrs. Ann Davis both of city. Services will be conducted by Mr. Doug Anderson, Fri., Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home. Those who wish may meet at the Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hr. earlier.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THELANDER, Arthur Glenn "Snuffy," age 65, of 3105 Peabody St., passed away Friday Sept. 3, 1993 at home. Born July 22, 1928 in Halstad, MN to Arthur and Minnie Thelander. A Bellingham resident since 1942, Navy Veteran in the Korean Conflict; member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, Am. Legion; Machinist Union and Central Lutheran Church. From the age of 17, Mr. Thelander worked in the Alaska Salmon Industry, later working for Alaska Packers Assn. as an engineer aboard the "Lois Anderson" Survived by his wife Irene; 2 daughters, Glenda Thelander of Havre, MT, Terry K. Bossow of Oak Harbor; 1 granddaughter, Holly Bossow; 4 step-children, Faith Barnes of Ferndale, Patrick Barnes of Alaska, Blanche and husband Brad Ward of Bellingham, Robin Stoodley of Deming; 4 step-grandchildren, Justine and Daniel Ward, Joshua Olsen and Krenda Barnes; sister, Beatrice and husband Ray Skinner; nephew, Steve and wife Becky Skinner; great nephews and niece, Chad and Jennifer Skinner all of Bellingham. Graveside Inurnment services will be Thurs., Sept. 9, 1993, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THERRIEN, Linda - In Loving Memory of Linda Therrien, Cherished Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Wonderful was her love for us. God took her home; it was his will, but in our hearts she liveth still. She was born June 2, 1942 in Bittsfield (sic), Illinois to Daniel and Freda McDonald Whitaker and has resided in Whatcom County the last 24 years. Survivors are her two sons, Ricky David of Illinois and Roger Nieders of Federal Way; five daughters, Londa Olsen of Birch Bay, Lori Green of Illinois and Maria Northam of Texas; three brothers, John Whitaker of Arizona, Glen Christician of Illinois and Dan Whitaker of Arizona; her sister Mary Williams of Sumas; seventeen grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 1994 in the Hope Lutheran Church, 900 E. Grover St., Lynden. A private interment will be in the Lynden Cemetery. A benefit dance in memory of Linda Therrien will be held 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 1994, in the Paradise Lakes Recreation Hall, off the Kendall Road. Music by Herman's Rockin Country. Snacks would be appreciated. Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Oct 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

THIBAULT, John, age 64 who resided at 1577 "D" Street, Blaine, passed away in Yuma, Arizona this past weekend. He leaves to survive his wife Doris Thibault of Blaine; 1 son, Dr. Dennis Thibault of Texas; 1 daughter, Connie Dubis of Marysville. He was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 10 at 2 p.m. in the Redeemer Lutheran Church on West Smith Road with burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Feb 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THIEL, Helen M. d. 25 Mar 2006 Image

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.

THIESSEN, Edwin, 78, of Pasco, WA, formerly of Ferndale, WA, died Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Richland, WA. He was born January 23, 1931, in Pitt Meadows, B.C., to Henry and Martha (Luetke) Thiessen. After graduating from Ferndale High School in 1949, he enlisted in the army and served for three years, being stationed in Germany. He married Lea Jean Willet on June 1, 1956. Together they had three children, Kevin, Audrey Gayle, and JoAnn. They lived an adventurous life, making homes in Alaska, Iran, and Okanogan, and finally settling in the Tri-Cities in 1963. Ed and his family were members of the Franklin County Saddle Club, and they loved their summer camping trips. He was a member of the Free Masons and the Shriners. After retiring from the Franklin County PUD, Ed was employed by the National Rural Electrical Cooperative Association working for five years in Bangladesh. Upon returning, he began dabbling in real estate. Eventually, it became his way of life - buying and selling property in and around the Tri-Cities. His family was very important to him; he loved family reunions and telling all the stories of his childhood days. He is survived by his two children, Kevin Thiessen (Martha) and Audrey Gayle Idler (Ken); two granddaughters, Brandy Kovis (Josh) and Lindsey Berg; and one great grandson, Jaxon. He is also survived by his three sisters, Verna Rawlins, Tayna Bach, and Erma Smith; and one brother, Mervin Thiessen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lea Jean; his daughter, JoAnn; his parents; four brothers, Frank, Butch, Johnny, and Irvin; and two sisters, Anne Workentine and Vera Thiessen. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main Street, Ferndale, WA. Graveside services will be on Friday July 31 at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, WA, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 7039 Jackson Rd., at 12:00 noon. A memorial service will also be held at the Church of the Nazarene in Pasco, WA, on Wednesday, August 5, at 11:00 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 July 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THIESSEN, Peter J., age 75, of 3216 W. Alderwood, passed away Tues., Nov. 12, (1974). Mr. Thiessen was a member of Calvery Temple and a retired Cement Co. employee, and a resident of Whatcom County for 29 years. Surviving wife Violet A., 1 son, Ken of Mt. Vernon, 5 daughters, Mrs. Shirley Hansen of Sunnyvale, Calif., Mrs. June Allison of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Mrs. Kathleen Olsen, Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Karen Jones, Everett, Mrs. Rosalie Karjala, Ozark, Missouri, 15 grandchildren, 1 brother Frank of Clearbrook, B.C., numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. Paul Cantelon Friday Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Nov 1974) 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, Charles E., age 62 of Everett, died at his home Dec. 11, (1976). He was born in Lynden, Oct. 7, 1914, where he resided until moving to Bellingham in 1951 and in 1962 he moved to the Everett area where he has lived and been employed by the E. A. Nord Co. for the past 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Frances Hamel Thomas at the home, a son Larry E Thomas of Everett; 5 daughters Mrs. Donald (Susanne) Frost of Seattle; Mrs. James (Donna) Johnson of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Joanne Roberts of Everett; Mrs. Harold (Lynette) Vanderpol of Mt. Vernon; Nancy Thomas at the home; a brother Ralph Thomas, Seattle, 2 sisters Mrs. Albert (Edith) Harlander of Yakima; Mrs. Leo (Marion) Eason of Auburn; 12 grandchildren, 2 nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 1 p.m. at the Solie Chapel, Everett.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Dec 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Donald L., age 65 of 3000 Elm Street, Bellingham, passed away Sunday, November 28, 1982. Donald moved to Bellingham in 1954 from Olean, New York; was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church of Bellingham; the BPO Elks Lodge No. 194; the OCAW Union; and was a retired employee of the Mobil Oil Refinery. He was a WWII Veteran and a member of the VFW Post No. 1585; and the American Legion Post No. 7. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Bellingham; 1 daughter Helen and husband Russ Ausbourne of Bellingham; 1 grandson, Duane Ausbourne of Bellingham; 1 sister Carol Beaver of Cuba, New York. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, November 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home. Private family services will be held Wednesday, December 1 with burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Nov 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Doris L. - Visitation for Doris L. Thomas of Bellingham will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at noon Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with a memorial service at 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with the Revs. R. L. Christensen and David Murphy officiating. Mrs. Thomas died Thursday, Nov. 3, 1994. She was 72. Born March 12, 1922 to Raymond and Ann Egbert Dillon in Bellingham, she lived here all her life. She married John L. Thomas on Jan. 3, 1946, in Bellingham. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham; daughter Nancy Ana Markwood of Bellingham; son John Thomas of Spokane; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Nov 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Edgar A., age 78 of Everson, passed away October 11, 2008. He was born May 27, 1930 in Ramona, OK to William and Bertha (Carroll) Thomas. Ed loved life and loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with his son in the outdoors. Ed was an active member of the Everson and Welcome Senior Centers, where he enjoyed organizing and participating in pool tournaments. He was preceded in death by his daughter Lanbanue Shephard. Ed is survived by his loving wife Jobanue Thomas of 54 years; son Edgar (Heather) Thomas of Ferndale; daughters Leota Thomas, Patrica (Wes) Kinser, Teresa (Roger) Summers, all of Oklahoma, and Etta (Bruce) Robinson of Everson; sisters, Ruth, Pearl, and Bertha; brother Frank; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westford on Wed., Oct. 15 from 3-5 p.m. Funeral Services with military honors will be held at Westford on Thur., Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Elizabeth E., age 72 of Bellingham, passed away, Friday, August 27, 1993 in Lynden. She was born December 10, 1920 in West Clarksville, New York to Kenneth and Nellie (Griffin) Lewis. She married Donald L. Thomas on Sept 22, 1954 in Olean, New York. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Thomas moved with her husband from Olean, New York to Bellingham in 1954 when he was transferred by Mobil Oil. She was a member of the Garden St. United Methodist Church, the Emblem Club B.P.O. Elks #194, and a member of the American Legion Auxilary. She retired as office manager from Snow Ford Sales in Lynden in 1985. Mrs. Thomas also enjoyed Bingo. She is survived by a daughter Helen and her husband Russell Ausbourne of Bellingham, a grandson Duane R. Ausbourne of Bellingham, 1 great-grandson, and numerous cousins. Visitation will be Tues. August 31, 12-5 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be Wed., Sept. 1, 12:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will be held Wed., Sept. 1, 2 p.m. at the Garden St. United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Marta Schellberg. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Ethel L., age 63 of Deming passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 20, (1975). She had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1948. Surviving are a step-daughter Grace Wilson of Altaville, Calif.; 4 brothers Alvin Basart of Deming, Merle Basart, Portland, Lynn Basart of Stockton, Calif., and Warren Marten in Florida. Funeral services will be held in Verske's (sic) Bellingham Chapel Wednesday Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Emory Phinny officiating. Burial in Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Frances C. - Former Whatcom County resident Frances C. "Frankie" Thomas, 72, died Monday (July 9, 1990) in Mount Vernon after a long illness. A private family service already has been held. The ashes will be place at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Mrs. Thomas, of Lake Stevens, was born Frances Hamell on Jan. 27, 1918, in Cobreena, Australia, daughter of Francis and Mary Milburn Hamell. She came to Canada in 1923 and later moved to the Sumas area, where she was educated. She graduated from Nooksack High School in 1936. Married to Charles Thomas June 20, 1937, in Bellingham, Mrs. Thomas lived in Whatcom County for about 25 years. The family moved to Everett around 1962, and later to Lake Stevens. Mr. Thomas died Dec. 11, 1976. Mrs. Thomas was known for her beautiful floral and garden work. Survivors include her daughters, Donna Johnson, Susanne Frost, and Lynette Vander Pol, all of Mount Vernon, Nancy Thomas-Webber of Marysville, and Joanne McCauley of Sacremento (sic) Calif.; her son Larry Thomas of Lake Stevens; her sisters Reta Deering of Prince George, B.C.; Freda Burg of Alberta, Canada; Pearl Phipps of Bellevue; and Mary Jane Hawthorne of Davenport, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by the Kern Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 1990) 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, John L. - Visitation for John L. "Jack" Thomas of Bellingham will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at noon Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service at 1 pm at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating. Mr. Thomas died Friday, Nov. 15 1996, in Bellingham. He was 74. Born Oct. 1, 1922 to Arthur and Cecelia LaVeille Thomas in Bellingham, he married Doris L. Dillon on Jan. 3, 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 3, 1994. Survivors include daughter Nancy Ann Markwood of Bellingham, son John R. Thomas of Spokane, brother Robert H. Thomas of Saratoga, Calif., five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Nov 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Josephine Mary "Josie", 82, died May 15, 2002, in a Bellingham, WA, care facility. She was born June 28, 1919, in Lanaaken (sic), Belgium. Josie married Lyle H. Thomas on March 4, 1963. A graveside gathering will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Greenacres Memorial Park. Josie is survived by her husband and eight children: June Adams, Jessie DeWeese, Jim Lowe, Joy Lowe, John Lowe, Jeanette Wilcox, Janet Romberg, and Joedy Thomas also, a sister, Pauline Colden. She had many grandchildren, great-grand-children, and one great-great-grandchild. Josie was preceded in death by daughter, Arlene Thomas; grandson, David Lott; two brothers and one sister.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 2002) 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, Lyle H., age 90, of Bellingham passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born on March 23, 1916 in Wickersham, WA, but he lived most of his life in Whatcom County. After high school, Lyle worked in the logging and fishing industries and then went to work in the C.C.C. camps. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from November of 1942 to September of 1945. Lyle was Coxswain and served on many campaigns in the Pacific. He participated in the landing on Laite[Leyte], where he drove landing crafts and made many beach landings. After returning from the war, Lyle worked many jobs. He was a butcher, fisherman and a longshoreman and he worked for P.M. Northwest for many years. Lyle was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #9785 in Eagle River, AK. He is survived by eight children, Joedy Thomas and Janet Romberg, June Adams, Jessie DeWeese, Jim, Joy and John Lowe, and Jeanette Wilcox; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Lyle was preceded in death by his wives, Bernice (Shoop) Thomas, Josephine (Lowe) Thomas; daughter, Arlene Thomas; grandson, David Lott; and two sisters. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Moles Family Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 2006) 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, Margaret, died September 22, 1983. She was born in Seattle December 27, 1911. She is survived by her husband Harold of Everett; 3 daughters, Joyce L. Sheflo of Paulsbo, Linda E. Thomas of Everett, Wendy K. Thomas of Everett; 1 son, Mike Thomas from Lake Stevens; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Marion Provost of Seattle. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 26, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Arrangements by Solie Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 1983) 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. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 9, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

THOMAS, Russell, age 74 who resided at 2629 Ontario Street, passed away at his residence Tuesday, June 29, 1982. He leaves to survive his wife Dora; 2 sons, Russell of Blaine; Robert of Bellingham; 3 daughters, June Peterson of Arizona; Doris Janovich of Gig Harbor; Shirley Finkbonner of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Dudley of Gig Harbor; Donald of California; 17 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 2 at 2 p.m. at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Sharon Louise, age 44, of 5779 Legoe Ave., Ferndale, passed away at home, March 6, 1988. She was born in Calgary, Alberta, August 4, 1943. Survivors mother, Mildred Finn, Reno, NV; husband Larry Thomas, Ferndale; 2 sons Lynn of Kirkland and Army Sgt. Randy Thomas of W. Germany; numerous relatives in Wyoming. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 10 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Harold Schroeder officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation is today 12 noon-5 p.m. and Thursday 8:30-8 p.m. Following interment, a reception will be held for friends and relatives at the Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Susan A., age 93, former long time resident of Blaine, passed away in Sacramento, Calif., Sat., Aug. 5, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons, Kenneth of Seattle, Russell of Bellingham, Dudley of Gig Harbor, WA, and Donald of Bright, Calif.; also 18 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren. Graveside services Weds. Aug. 16th at 3 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. David L. Bruner officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Aug 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

THOMAS, Tracy Anne - There are no services planned at this time for Tracy Anne Thomas of Bellingham. Ms. Thomas died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, at her home. She was 38. Born Nov. 27, 1962, to Michael and Kathleen (Boesch) Thomas in Aberdeen, she attended Bellingham and Sehome high schools and graduated from Bellingham Beauty College. Her grandmother Marion Boesch died in 1994. Survivors include daughter Lexie Thomas of Ferndale father and stepmother Vicki Thomas of Everett mother "Katee" and stepfather Gene Wowk of Bellingham brother Dejean Thomas of Everett sister Jesika Cleveland of Everett and grandmother Virginia Thomas of Everett. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMAS, Yvonne Westman was born Jan. 6, 1940 and died Apr. 3, 1989 at the age of 49 after a long illness. She was a Whatcom County resident all of her life. She is survived by her son Kurt R. Thomas of the family home in Blaine; parents Margaret and Eythor Westman of Blaine; sister Janet and husband Bjorn Hrutfiord of Seattle; brother Eythor Gary Westman and wife Esther of Blaine; nephews and niece Brad, Brian, Steve and David Hrutfiord; Eythor and Tori Westman and Michael Shepherd all of Blaine; also numerous other relatives including uncles, aunts, cousins. She was a graduate of Blaine High School and WWU and worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses in the area. There will be a family graveside service at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Apr. 6 at Greenacres Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at Grace Lutheran Church in Blaine at 12 noon with a fellowship time afterwards. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Apr 1989) 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.

THOMASSON, Harry C., age 82, passed away in a local nursing home July 12, (1974). He has resided in Bellingham for the past 3 months and was a retired fur trapper from Canada. He leaves to survive 1 sister, Hallie Mohon of Bellingham; 1 brother, Robert Thomasson of Seattle; also 1 nephew Stanley Kincaid of Bellingham. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 16 at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Myron Hilty officiating under the direction Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jul 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMASSON, Robert C., who resided at 2434-116th Way, Seattle, passed away at his residence, March 30, 1980. He was 86 years old and was a retired engineer from the Washington State Highway Dept. He leaves to survive, 1 sister, Hallie Mohon & 1 nephew Stanley Kincaid, both of Bellingham. Graveside services will be held April 2, at 3 p.m. in Greenacres Cemetery. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & Leveck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 31) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Agnes H., age 78 who resided at 1114 Easton Ave., passed away Feb. , (1975). She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years and was a member of the Senior Activity Center, the Southside Community Club and the Order of Vasa. She leaves to survive 1 son, Harry Thompson of Bellingham; 1 daughter Hazel Russell of West Virginia; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Erickson officiating. Interment Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Anna, age 82 of 420 W. Smith Rd., passed away in a local resthome Sun., Jan. 25th, (1976). She had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 70 years, was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Surviving are one son, Darwin of Bellingham, a daughter Madeline Wright of Redwood City, Calif. A sister Mrs. Leana Hansen of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Thurs., Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thompson officiating. Private burial services will be held in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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 Rt. 2, Everson. (From The Lynden Tribune, July 20, 1944) Submitted by site coordinator.

THOMPSON, Annie E. Louise, age 86, of Bellingham passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in Lynden. Annie was born on June 26, 1922, in Morrill, Maine, to Eugene S. and Susie M. (Hall) Freeman. Annie graduated in 1942 from Walker High School in Liberty, Maine. She married Hilton Thompson on January 14, 1962. He passed away in 2001. Annie was a member of the Open Door Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra (David) Snoman of Lewiston, ME, and Ernestine (Mark) Finley of Beltsville, MD; stepsons, Stephen Thompson of Fairfield, ME, and Jeffrey Thompson of Bellingham, WA; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and 8 nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 28th, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Moles Greenacres Funeral Home, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale. On Tuesday, July 29th, at 11:00 a.m., a funeral service will be held at Open Door Fellowship, 373 W. Pole Road, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jul 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Barbara J. – Haskell Corp employee Barbara J. Thompson, 41, of 1300 W. Axton Road, Ferndale, died Sunday (Oct. 30, 1988) in a Seattle hospital. She was born Jan. 18, 1947 in Bellingham, and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Mrs. Thompson worked for the Haskell Corp. for 17 years. Survivors include her husband, Einar Thompson, and a son, Ted Thompson, both of the family home; parents, Carleton "Dutch" and Vivian Dow of Bellingham; a sister, Wanda Boyd of Bellingham; a brother, Gordon Thompson of Deming; and numerous other relatives. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the New Life Fellowship Church, 810 E. Pole Road, with the Rev. Ronald Slater officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Oct 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Carl H. of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in Bellingham. He was 75, born in Seattle on March 21, 1929. Carl was a Retired U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Search & Rescue. He was preceded in death by his wife Paula in 1989. Survivors include his daughters: Carla and husband JR Benson of Everson, Heidi and husband Craig Muller of Poulsbo; son Chris Thompson of Bellingham; granddaughters: Michelle and husband Justin Long of Deming, Jennifer and husband Justin Crittenden of Goldsboro, NC, and Lindsay Muller of Poulsbo; grandson Robert Benson; great-grandchildren, brother David Thompson of Clarksville, TN; and five nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Caroline Louise - A private memorial service for Caroline Louise Thompson of Bellingham will be held. Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Thompson died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 at St. Francis Extended Health Care in Bellingham. She was 93. Born Nov. 4, 1905 in Pine Lake, Alberta, to Howard and Caroline (Jones) Crocker of Lincoln, Neb., she was a naturalized US citizen and had been a Whatcom County resident for 77 years. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Christian Science Church of Bellingham. Her husband, Noel Thompson; son Howard Hutchinson; and brothers Harold, Morrie, Dick and Kenneth Crocker preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Lynne Abbott and Nancy Martin, both of Bellingham; stepdaughter Shirley Jennings of Vista, Calif.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Sep 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, 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, Clifford W., age 86, of 6282 Vista Dr., Ferndale passed away Thurs., April 11th, (1985) in Bellingham. Born Oct. 21, 1898 in Iowa, he is survived by his wife Evelyn of Ferndale; 1 daughter Barbara and her husband John Giannetti of Oak Harbor; 1 sister Ruby Mercy of B'ham; and 2 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. in the Evergreen Community Church of Ferndale, Rev. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at a later date under the direction of the Kulshan Lodge 186 F&AM. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Clyde L., 69, 2630 Humboldt St., died Thursday (Nov. 3, 1966). A lifetime resident of Bellingham, Mr. Thompson was a retired laborer for the cement plant. He was a member of First Christian Church and the United Cement, Lime &; Gypsum Workers International Union, Local 41. Survivors include the widow, Creetie, and a daughter, Evelyn Thompson at home; four sons, Leonard of San Jose, Calif.; Layton of Seattle; Gene of Richland; and Leslie in California; two brothers, Austin and Lawrence, both of Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Peterson of Portland and Mrs. Mildred Pope of Bellingham; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday by the Rev. Ray Wagoner at Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 1966) 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, Donna L. passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 28, 2006. She was 71. Donna was born May 29, 1934, in Conrad, Montana, to Frank and Selma (Munson) Wesley. She married Lewis Thompson in 1973. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Donald and Dale Wesley. Donna is survived by her husband, Lewis; her children Starla Meyers and husband Terry Garrison of Kent, Renee Thompson and husband Dave of Bellingham, and Kristy Horgdal and husband Jim of Mercer Island; stepchildren Randy Thompson and son Shaun of Benton, KY, and Cindy Peacock and husband Mike of Everett; grandchildren Dane Thompson, Jacy Horgdal, and Graham Horgdal; brother Dave Wesley of Albuquerque; sister Dolores Mannen of Kent; and sister-in-law Joan Wesley of Conrad, MT. Memorial services for Donna will be held at the United Church of Ferndale on Friday May 5, 2006 at 1 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Doris E. – Funeral service for Doris E. Thompson, age 78, of 4702 Mt. Baker Hiway, Deming, will be Monday March 21 at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Francis of Calvary Temple officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Thompson passed away Fri. March 18, 1983. She is survived by 1 son, Roy G. Gates of Bellingham; 3 daughters, Dolores and husband Jed Davis of Deming, Eleanor and husband John Talmage of City and Marian and husband Rev. Jack Chase of Waldport, Oregon; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; 2 brothers, Lee Hatton of City and Manley Hatton of Portland; 1 sister, Wanda Goodwin of Juneau, Alaska and numerous other relatives. She was a life resident of Whatcom County; member of the Calvary Temple and was the granddaughter of the Pioneer family George and Caroline King who homesteaded in what is now Maple Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence J. "Sweeney" Thompson. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Earl (Bud) of Lopez died in Anacortes Oct. 29, 2003. Earl was born Feb. 1, 1922 in Bellingham to Herman and Eunice (Kuntz) Thompson. He graduated from Bellingham High School. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with Army Corp of Engineers in France. He owned and operated San Juan Drillers on Lopez Island. He was preceded in death by sister Lois Thompson Kenrud and brother Merle Thompson. He is survived by a sister Hazel Montague and husband Eugene nephews Keith Kenrud, Kern (Jan) Kenrud, Matthew (Jodee) Montague, Michael (Robin) Montague nieces Marilyn Thompson and Marlene (John) Bellingar and several other relatives. A graveside service will be held Nov. 15th at 11 a.m., Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Nov 2003) 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, Elva L., 87, 1713 G St, died Saturday (June 1, 1985) at Bellingham Villa Care Center. She was born Feb. 14, 1900, in Milton, Ore., and came to Whatcom County at the age of seven with her parents, Marion and Elsie Galley. She attended the former Elbonita School in the Laurel area, where she played basketball, according to her daughter. She worked for Cascade Laundry for several years, and retired as a dental lab technician. She worked for a dental laboratory operated by Harry Walker in the Bellingham National Bank Building. Mrs. Thompson's survivors include a daughter, Winifred Pattison of Bellingham; a son, Ed Barnhart of Bellingham; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Opal Long of Bellingham. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Allen Wood officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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 Bothell, 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. 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, Eunice V., 88, 2111 Franklin St., died Friday (April 11, 1986) at a Bellingham nursing home. She was born Aug. 26, 1897, in Iowa, and had lived in the Bellingham area since 1919. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, World War I Auxiliary, and the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include a son, Earl R. "Bud" Thompson of Lopez Island; a daughter, Hazel Montague of Bellingham; a brother, Ralph Kuntz of Bellingham; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A son, Merle Thompson, and a daughter, Lois Kenrud, died earlier. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, George Curtis, born March 8, 1929 in Burlington, passed away Aug. 9, 1984 in Bellingham at the age of 55. He was a retired school teacher after 24 years in the Sedro Woolley School District. He had also served in the military for 3 years active duty in the Army and 28 years in the Air National Guard. He was also a member of the National Fruit Co. of Burlington, Ferndale Lions Club, the Bellingham American Legion and the Elks in Mt. Vernon. He is survived by his wife Carol Doreen Thompson of Bellingham; his parents Wendell and Florence Thompson of Burlington; 2 sons, Curtis of Mt. Vernon, Greg of Stanwood and stepson Michael Elmore of Seattle; one daughter Deborah Thompson of Sedro Woolley; sisters Marion Olsen of Mt. Vernon and Maxine Colman of Burlington; two grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1984) 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, Golda R. - Private funeral services for Mrs. Golda R. Thompson will be conducted by Rev. Lawrence Guderian at 11 a.m. Monday in Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Thompson, 66, 1014 Mason St., a 50 year resident of Whatcom County, died Wednesday (May 7, 1975). She was a retired Department of Public Assistance employe a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, the St. Luke's Hospital Assistance League, the YWCA and the Retired State Employes Association. She is survived by her widower, Marvin; a brother, Leo Abel; a sister, Clarice Brown; and her mother, Ruth Abel, all of Bellingham. Cremation will follow services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Harmon E. - A memorial service for former Bellingham resident Harmon E. Thompson Sr., 87, of Enumclaw will be held at noon on Friday (March 13, 1990) at the Green Acres Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenacres Cemetery. Mr. Thompson died Tuesday at his home in Enumclaw. Born June 25, 1902 in Lind, Wash., Mr. Thompson moved to Bellingham after his retirement. he was a teacher in Clarkston, Wash., for 40 years. He moved to Enumclaw after the death of his wife, Margaret Thompson in 1982. Mr. Thompson was a member and past grand master of the International Order of Odd Fellows in Bellingham. He is survived by his sons, Harmon Thompson Jr. of Enumclaw, and Jerry E. Thompson of Everett; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Enumclaw Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Herbert T., of 1254 4th St., Blaine, passed away in B'ham, Monday, Oct. 31, (1988). He was born Oct. 8, 1910 in Custer and had lived there all his life. He was a retired foreman from Bellingham Cold Storage in 1970 and had enjoyed working in his yard, garden and especially his roses. He is survived by his wife, Marieta Thompson of Blaine; 2 step-sons, Phil Wilder of Blaine and Dick Wilder of Everson; 2 step-daughters, Shirley Rozelle of Everson, Doris Hawkins of Everett; brother, Andrew Thompson of Ballard; 2 sisters, Gussie and husband Loren Snow and Christine Bowman of Blaine; 10 step-grandchildren, 10 step-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday Nov. 3 at Greenacres Cemetery with Rev. Don Walter officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Hillard Raymond, age 20, of 2215 Connelly St., City, passed away Feb. 13, (1975). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, he was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, a graduate of Sehome High School and attended the Bellingham Vocational Tech School. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Pitt, City; 2 brothers, Deniel and Edward, both of Bellingham; 3 sisters Mrs. Jane Mains, City; Mrs. Daphne Hunstead of Seattle; and Mrs. Joanne Nicholson of Arlington, Va., his grandmother, Mrs. Crettie Thompson of Bellingham and his great-grandmother, Mrs. Ida Wise of Bellingham. Memorial services will be conducted Monday Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Garden Street Methodist Church with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Private interment. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Feb 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Hilton A. of Lynden, WA, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 71, born August 11, 1929, to Byron and Ruby (Jones) Thompson in Medway, Maine. Hilton married Annie L. Tenney in Portland, Maine, in 1962. He worked as an auto mechanic for Meridian Tire, Dewey Griffin, and Jerry Chambers. Hilton was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over 25 years. He found comfort and support in his family, his Bellingham Adventist Church friends, his friends, and his God. His faith looked forward to the return of our Lord and the resurrection morning when he can be reunited with his loved ones again. He is survived by his wife Annie of the family home, 2 sons: Stephen and wife Helen Thompson of Oakfield, ME Jeffery and wife Karol Thompson of Concrete, WA 2 step- daughters: Sandra and husband David Snowman of Auburn, ME, Ernestine and Mark Finely of Thousand Oaks, CA, 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers: Byron Thompson of Upsala, Ont., Canada; Wallace Thompson of Bellingham and 3 sisters: Josie and husband Raymond Jones of Medway, ME; Ersnl and husband Milton Chasse of Millinocket, ME; and Isabelle and husband George Walsh of Bangor, ME. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 30th, at Bellingham Seventh-day Adventist Church, with pastor Mark A. Finley officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jul 2001) 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, Jessie B., age 87 of 2950 Creasey Rd., Custer, passed away in B'ham Sat., Jan. 10, 1987. She was born Feb. 16, 1899 in Birch Bay, WA. She was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and a member of the Birch Bay Missionary Church. Survivors include her son, Leland Bartlett and wife Velma of Barry IL; 2 brothers, James Kagey of Blaine; Roy Kagey of Blaine. funeral services will be held Wed., Jan. 14th at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Home C. Todd officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Kenneth Egbert, age 83, of Bellingham, passed away Sun., Oct. 5, 2003 in Bellingham. He was born Sept. 13, 1920 in Seneca, SD to Egbert and Henrietta (Messinger) Thompson. He attended school in South Dakota through the 8th grade and then the family moved west during the dust bowl in 1933 where he finished school at Custer High School. Ken served in the Marine Corps in the South Pacific from Dec. 1943 to Dec. 1945. He belonged to the Custer V.F.W. Post #9474. Ken worked as a mechanic from 1941 to 1984, a total of 43 years. He retired in June 1984 from his job as a mechanic for the Ferndale School District. Survived by his wife, Joyce of the family home, four children Stanley K. of Clearlake, WA, Allan L. of Shedd, OR, Galen R. of Colville, WA and Connie J. Baldwin of Peoria, AZ two sisters, Verna Calhoun of Grass Valley, CA and Etta Jean Brooks of Spokane 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private burial at Greenacres| Moles Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Thurs., Oct. 9, 1 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Rd., Ferndale with Pastor Skip Suess officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Margaret C., age 83 of 4488 Twin Lakes Drive, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 1982. Surviving are her husband Harmon E., Sr.; 2 sons Harmon E., Jr. of Enumclaw and Jerry of City; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Sidney Connor of California, George Conner of Walnut Creek, California; 1 sister, Mrs. May Putnam of Ferndale. Mrs. Thompson was a resident of this community for 18 years and a member of the Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43. She was a retired first grade school teacher from the Asotin School District in Asotin, Washington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Marvin H., age 74 of 1014 Mason Street, passed away Tues., August 12, 1980. Mr. Thompson was a retired commercial artist, a life time resident of this community and a member of the Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194; Sons of Norway, and the Painters Union. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Daisy Hanson; brothers-in-law, Leo Abel, Wesley and wife Clarice Brown; all city; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Thurs., August 14 at 3:30 p.m. at Greenacres Mausoleum. Officers of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194 officiating. Cremation at Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Noel L. - Funeral service for Noel L. Thompson, age 94, of 3011 Victor St., will be Mon., Jan. 12 1 p.m. Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Guderian, officiating. Ritualistic rites by Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289 F&AM. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Thompson passed away Thurs., Jan. 8, 1987. A lifetime resident of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, he was a member of Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289 F & AM; Scottish Rite Bodies and is survived by his wife Louise; son Bruce McCrae Thompson of Seattle; daughter Shirley and husband Ralph Jennings of Oceanside, Calif.; 2 step-daughters, Lynn and husband Vernon Abbott, Nancy and husband Jack Martin, all of City; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Wendell and wife Florence Thompson of Burlington; numerous nieces and nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Paula - Memorial services for Paula, age 65, of 2618 Humboldt St., will be Mon. May 22 at 1 p.m. at the Bellingham First Baptist Church, with Pastor Ben Pruett officiating. Cremation. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband Carl; son Chris of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Heidi and husband Craig Muller of Poulsbo and Carla and husband Junior Benson of Everson; 3 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Mrs. Thompson had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1966, moving to the US in 1956. Arrangements Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 1989) submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Terrill T., age 78, 2400 C St., passed away in a local rest home Monday, Jan. 5, (1976). He had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 25 years, and was a retired farmer. Member of the Birch Bay Missionary Church. Survived by his wife Jessie, at home; son, Leland Bartlett of Camp Point, Ill. Funeral services to be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Thurs., Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Norman Schaffer officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Virginia, age 59, of 924 Queen St., passed away Fri, Dec. 29, 1978. A lifetime resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County she is survived by her husband, Harry. 2 daughters: Kim Hadeen and Marilyn Jean McBeath, both of B'ham. 2 sisters: Jean Caruza and Mary Margaret Barker both of Everson. Her father, Arthur G. McMillen of Everson. 3 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tues., Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. at Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel with Rev. Howard Armstrong officiating followed by cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMPSON, Walter F. - A memorial service for Walter F. "Twisty" Thompson of 2100 Electric Ave., will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home conducted by Blaine American Legion Post No. 86. His ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Thompson died at home Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996. He was 77. Born Feb. 17, 1919 to Ellis and Gudlag Oddson Thomsen in Blaine, he was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. He married Louise Kessler in 1950 (sic)in Seattle. Mr. Thompson graduated from Blaine High School, where he played baseball and football. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a paratrooper and suffered severe wounds during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He worked as an accountant for Army Engineers in Seattle, as a commercial fisher and retired as a bartender for the Horseshoe Lounge in 1985. Mr. Thompson enjoyed bowling and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 86 and the Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1978 and daughter Pamela Thompson Crapo in 1989. Survivors include daughters Debbie Thompson and Linda Leininger, both of Blaine; 10 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend Carolyn Miller of Bellingham.
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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.

THOMSEN, Ruth L., age 86 of 295 W. Bartlett Rd., passed away Wed., March 29, 1978. She had been a Laurel community resident most of her life and was a member of Laurel Baptist Church, where she had been active in the Friendship circle; a 26 year member of Everson Goshen Grange and a member of Senior Citizens of Lynden. Surviving 1 daughter, Stella Mae Carmichael of Lynden, 2 grandchildren, Marlin Dunlap of Lynden and Sharon Clark of Anchorage, Alaska. 2 brothers, R. B. Worden of Granger and Max Worden of Yakima, 2 sisters, Lula Clayton of Reeds Port, Oregon and Effie Renne of Toppenish, 8 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday April 2 at 2 p.m. in Laurel Community Baptist Church with Rev. Benham C. Pruett officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMSON, Doris Ivy, age 78 of Blaine, passed away December 28, 1995 at her home. Mrs. Thomson was born April 28, 1917 in County Surrey, England. She was a member of the Blaine Christian Fellowship Church and enjoyed her flowers and yard and her pet dog. She is survived by her son Ronald Thomson of Coquitlam, B.C; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Marc Dettling, will be held in the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 1996 followed by burial in the Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMSON, Norman Eugene, 73, 519 F St., Blaine, died Monday (Nov. 18, 1985) at a Blaine nursing home. Born April 14, 1912 in Vancouver, B.C., he moved to the Blaine area nine years ago after he retired. He had been a welder for the Alaska Lumber and Pulp Co in Sitka, Alaska. He is survived by his wife, Doris; one son Ronald and his wife Dale Thomson of Vancouver, B.C.; one brother Beattie and his wife Thelma Thomson of N. Vancouver, B.C.; one sister Muriel Mooney of Portland, Oregon; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Memorial services to be held at a later date under the direction of the Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Nov 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THOMSON, Sylvia Sundseth of Bellingham, WA passed away August 2, 2001 at her residence. She was 63, born January 23, 1938 to Alpha (Christenson) and Roy Sundseth in Ada, MN. She married Tommy R. Thomson December 26, 1959 in San Francisco, CA. Sylvia was a Registered Nurse and was employed for over 25 years in the Surgery Dept. at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She retired in January of 2000. She was a graduate of Mt. Zion School of Nursing in San Francisco. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Thomson of the family home son, John Thomson and wife Helen of Shelton, WA daughters Susan and husband Joe Sines of Everson, WA, Rachel Thomson of Seattle, WA brother, Marlo Sundseth and wife Charlene of Bellingham, WA sister, Rosemary and husband Norman Vigre of Anacortes, WA sister-in-law, Winifred Sundseth of Cusik, (sic) WA two grandchildren many nieces and nephews. Private family services are planned. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Foundation and Central Lutheran Church. Arrangements entrusted to Westford Funeral Home
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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 (2003). 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.

THORNE, Lenore Pearson passed away June 24, 2003 in Everett. She was born to Nels and Elida (Anderson) Pearson in Willowbrook, Saskatchewan on August 6, 1921. She grew up in Bellingham where she graduated from high school in 1940 and from St. Luke's School of Nursing in 1946. On June 4, 1950 she married Mason Thorne celebrating 53 years of marriage this month. She also leaves two daughters, Sandra Sisson, Tricia (Tim) Prickett. Grandchildren, Julie Sisson, Kelly (Jason) Simmons, Molly Sisson, Eric and Alicia Prickett. Her sister, Elvera Rudy, numerous nieces and nephews and her best friend Doris Witter and family. Her infant son, Thomas Edward Thorne preceded her in death. She was very active in the Kellogg-Marsh Grange, Vasa Order of American Trofast Lodge #231, and the Everett Free Methodist Church. Services held Friday at the church with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

THORNEYCROFT, Andrew, age 79, 3126 Pinewood Ave., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, April 22, (1964). Mr. Thorneycroft had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 34 years. He was a retired foreman of Stokely-Van Camp Cannery and was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Lucy Thorneycroft of the family home; 3 sons, Donald E., of Bellingham; Andrew C., of Sedro Woolley, and Norman H., of Seattle; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Shields of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Charles Poehlitz, Myrtle Point, Ore.; one brother, Harold Thorneycroft, Nanaimo, B.C.; two sisters, who are residing in England; 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Stussi officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 23, 1964)

THORNYCROFT, Douglas Wayne, age 13, of 1591 Northwest Rd., passed away in a local hospital Friday, June 18, (1954) 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.

THORNEYCROFT, Lucy Marie, age 86 of 700 32nd St., passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, (1975). Mrs. Thorneyroft was a 45 year resident of this community and a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Surviving 3 sons, Andrew C. of Anacortes, Norman H. of Seattle, Donald E., City; 2 daughters, Mrs. Thurely M. Shields, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Joan M. Poehlitz, Myrtle Point, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Services Monday, Dec. 29, 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Bob William officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, (1945) 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 (Nov. 20, 1953) 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, (1953) 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, Merle E., age 80 of 103 Marine Dr., passed away Wed., July 11, 1979. Mr. Threlkeld was a 57 yr. resident of this community, a retired automobile salesman and used car manager for former Wallace Chevrolet. A member of the Squalicum Yacht Club, and an active boater for 57 years. He is survived by his wife Margaret; 1 daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Cruson of city; 1 grandson, Kent Cruson of city; 1 sister, Mrs. Ethel Edgerton of Friday Harbor; a cousin; Theron Houghtaling of Seattle. Services will be conducted Mon., July 16 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Dr. Lawrence Guderian and Dr. Ted Koopmans officiating. Burial will follow in Green Acres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

THUMME, Beatrice A. - Visitation for Beatrice A. "Bea" (Victor) Thumme of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to noon today and 1 to 3 pm Sunday at Jerns Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be at noon next Friday at Assumption Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jay DeFalco officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale following the Mass. Mrs. Thumme died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at a local care facility. She was 81. Born Feb 18, 1920 to Fred B. and Elizabeth (Toner) Victor in Bellingham, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1938. Mrs. Thumme was a lifetime member of Assumption Catholic Church, a charter member of St. Anne's Circle and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and B.P.O.E. No. 194. Survivors include brother Dick Victor and sister Katherine Adams, both of Bellingham; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TINCKER, Ethel May died Monday, Oct. 23, 1995, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. She was 86. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Husman officiating. Born May 11, 1909 in Clipper, she married Ernest T. Tincker in 1928. They lived in Bellingham until his death in 1978. Mrs. Tincker lived with her family in Ferndale until moving to Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in 1983. She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was involved in the Ladies Aid. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by daughter Dona Willard. Survivors include daughter Nada Young of Ferndale; brother Harry Strausbaugh of California; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 1995) 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, Jacob - Services for Jacob Tiemersma, 67, Everson, will conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Everson Christian Reformed Church by the Rev. Duane Tinklenberg. A retired farmer, Mr. Tiemersma died at home Tuesday (April 8, 1975). He was a member of the Everson Christian Reformed Church. Survivors include his widow, Pearl; three sons, Jake, Harry and Sam, all of Everson; a daughter, Tracy Granger of Everson; two brothers, Clarence Tiemersma of Mount Vernon and Jack in Holland, and two sisters in Holland, as well as 11 grandchildren. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery under direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Apr 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TIEMERSMA, Pietertje "Pearl", formerly of Everson, died Wednesday, June 23, 1993, at Christian Rest Home in Lynden. She was 86. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Everson Christian Reformed Church. The Rev. Dick Vriesman will officiate. Burial will precede at Monumenta Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Mrs. Tiemersma was born May 24, 1907, in Holland to Hotze and Tjenkjen Bajema. She married Jacob Tiemersma on May 28, 1932, in Holland. They moved to Lynden in 1947, then to Everson in 1950. Mr. Tiemersma died in 1975. A member of Everson Christian Reformed Church, Mrs. Tiemersma was active at the Everson Senior Activity Center. A homemaker, she enjoyed knitting, needlework, sports, flowers and traveling. Survivors include sons Jake Tiemersma and Harry Tiemersma, both of Everson, and Sam Tiemersma of Lynden; daughter Tracy Smith of Everson; one brother and three sisters, all in Holland; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 1993) 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.

TILLMAN, Ellen Ethel, 90, of 5880 Church Road, Ferndale, died Tuesday (Dec. 15, 1981) in a local nursing home. Born June 11, 1891 in Kiron, Iowa, she had been a Whatcom County resident for 25 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ferndale. She is survived by her husband, J. Arthur Tillman and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Dec 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TILLMAN, John Arthur, age 88 of 5880 Church Road, Ferndale, passed away Monday, December 28, 1981. Mr. Tillman had been a resident of Ferndale for 25 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale. He was preceded in death by his wife Ellen on December 15, 1981 and is survived by 1 brother, Gordon Tillman of Kingsburg, California; 2 sisters, Lilly Olson of Clear Lake, California; Jeannette Millican of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Ralph Poulson Wednesday, December 30, 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 1981) 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, Ernest T., age 75, of 3018 Orleans St., passed away Wed., March 29, 1978. A retired carpenter, employed in the Joiner Shop at Uniflite. He was a life time Whatcom County resident and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving wife, Ethel, 2 daughters, Mrs. Dona Willard of Vancouver, Wash., and Mrs. Nada Rust of Ferndale, 2 brothers, Jim Tincker and Ed Tincker both of city, 4 sisters, Mrs. Thelma Marsh, Blaine; Mrs. Florence Baker, Blaine; Mrs. Evelyn Fieselman of Ferndale; and Mrs. Sadie Larson, city; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, April 3, 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TIPPIE, Agnes R. age 90 passed away in a local nursing home December 25, 1981. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 76 years. She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church and the D.A.V. She was a retired school teacher. She leaves to survive 1 son, Donald and wife Donna Tippie of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Mary Ann Dupler of Marysville; Delbert E. Tippie of Virginia; and Darlene (Tippie) Harwell of New Mexico; 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandson. Private family graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 30 at 3:30 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park, with Father Don Piro officiating. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Dec 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TISDEL, Roberta Edna - At her request, no services will be held for former Bellingham Yacht Club employee Roberta Edna Tisdel, 77. Mrs. Tisdel, of 1707 Mount Baker Highway, died Thursday (Oct. 31, 1991) at her daughter's Bellingham Home. She was born Roberta MacArthur on July 18, 1914, in New Era, Ore., to Robert and Mabel MacArthur. She moved to Whatcom County as a child and attended the old Geneva School. Mrs. Tisdel was a homemaker, mother of three and bookkeeper for the Bellingham Yacht Club. Her husband, Ray Tisdel, died in 1977. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Benson of Bellingham; her brothers, Gordon MacArthur of Tacoma, Russell MacArthur of Belfair, and Lee MacArthur of Vancouver, Wash.; her sister, Inez Boerner of Lincoln City, Ore.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Nov 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TJOMSLAND, Blanche Irene - Graveside services for Blanche Irene Tjomsland, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mrs. Tjomsland died Saturday, July 2, 1994 in Everett. She was 85. Born April 20, 1909 to Reuben Isaiah and Mary Elzada Saunders in South Dakota, she was a librarian for the Bellingham Public Library system for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Tjomsland, in 1959. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1994) 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, Gerald "Jerry" D., age 68, of 3901 Fraser St, passed away Thurs., Sept. 14, 1978. He had been a life time Whatcom County resident and is survived by his wife Muriel; 2 sons, Bud W. Todd of Auburn and Michael Todd of Port Angeles; 2 brothers, Forrest Todd and Victor J. Todd; 1 sister, Mrs. Charlene Nelson, all of B'ham; 6 grandchildren. Graveside service Mon., Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Father Herbert McLellan officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Martha Elizabeth (Leathers), age 74 of 2811 Plymouth Dr. passed away Thurs., Feb. 5, 1987. Mrs. Todd had resided in B'ham for the past 42 years, was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where she was for many years a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of St. Annes Guild, a life member of the YWCA, a 50 year member of OES Buena Vista Chapter, Nashville, TN, a Charter member of the Sunshine Workers Home Extension Club, the Senior Center and the B'ham Yacht Club. She is survived by: her husband, Forrest of the home; daughter Suzanne and husband Donald Capstick of Spokane; she was preceded in death by a son, Kirk Douglas Todd in July of 1964; she is survived by 4 brothers, Dr. James P. Leathers of Lebanon, TN; Judge Raymond H., Ramsey B. Sr. and John R. Leathers Jr. all of Nashville, TN; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Feb. 10th at 1:30 p.m. at St. Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev. Ron Reddell officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Feb 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TODD, Victor Jesse - Graveside service for Victor Jesse Todd, age 66 of 134 North Shore Dr., will be Tues., March 23 at 10:30 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Todd passed away Fri., March 19, 1982. A lifetime resident of Bellingham, he owned and operated Todd's Mobile Homes; was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran; a member of DAV Chapter 19 and a past member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion and Moose Lodge No. 493. He is survived by his wife Mildred; 3 sons, Terry and wife Kitty Todd of Bellingham, Don and wife Sally Todd of Washington, DC, Greg and wife Rhonda Todd of Marysville, Calif.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Victoria Johnson of City; 3 step-children, William and wife Jamie McConnell, Janice and husband Virgil Cleveland, Christine and husband Ronald Dickerson all of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 1 brother, Forrest and wife Elizabeth Todd of City; 1 niece and 2 nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TODD, Viola May - A graveside service for Viola May "Peggy" Todd of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with Paul Elvig officiating. Mrs. Todd died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1995, at Highland Convalescent Center. She was 79. Born May 6, 1916, to Ernest and Nellie Riddle Schenck in Bellingham, she lived her entire life here. Mrs. Todd graduated from Bellingham High School and married her high school sweetheart, Victor J. Todd on May 8, 1935. During World War II she worked at the Boeing plant at 114 E. Magnolia St., formerly the Bon Marche building. She was a chef in many restaurants, had an intern-home for children and devoted time to the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Todd loved to play bingo and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include sons Terry Todd and Greg Todd, both of Bellingham and Don Todd of Fairfax Station, VA; daughter Victoria Kirkland of Bellingham; sister Enid Corbin of Anacortes; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TODHUNTER, Harold Cecil - Funeral service for Harold Cecil Todhunter, Sr., age 64 of 2731 Vallette Street, Bellingham, will be Wed., Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Todhunter passed away Friday, August 27, 1982 in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife Jennie Marie; 9 children, Cecelia and husband Gary Erickson of Bellingham; Harold C. Todhunter, Jr. and wife Sharon of Ferndale; Gary Dean and wife Maria Todhunter of Bellingham; Karen and husband Arthur Rodriguez of Ferndale; Richard and wife Shirley Todhunter of Bellingham; Patricia and husband Russell Little of Marysville; Bruce and wife Janet Todhunter of Bellingham; Steven and Stephanie Todhunter, both of home; 16 grandchildren; his mother, Anna Mae Todhunter of Bellingham; 4 sisters, Jane Callahan of Bellingham; Olive Jansen of Mt. Vernon; Gloria Stinde of Federal Way; Mary Williams of Grand Junction, Colorado; 3 brothers, Don and Frank Todhunter of Bellingham; Robert Todhunter of Longbranch; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Tami Lenore Todhunter and had been a resident of Bellingham for the last 40 years; had worked in the Coal Mine and Bellingham Shipyard during WWII; and was a member of the Plasterers and Cement Masons, Local No. 190 and a member of the International Order of Foresters. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TODHUNTER, Jennie Marie - Funeral service for Jennie Marie Todhunter, age 63, of 2731 Vallette St., will be Tues. Nov. 5, 1 p.m. Greenacres Funeral Home with Rev. George Rodenberger officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Todhunter passed away Fri. Nov. 1, 1985. A Bellingham resident for 43 years, she was a member of the Teamsters Union; retired from Bellingham Cold Storage and is survived by 9 children, Cecelia and husband Gary Erickson of Bellingham; Harold C. Todhunter, Jr. and wife Sharon of Ferndale; Gary Dean and wife Maria Todhunter of Bellingham; Karen and husband Arthur Rodriguez of Ferndale; Richard and wife Shirley Todhunter of Bellingham; Patricia and husband Russell Little of Marysville; Bruce and wife Janet Todhunter of Bellingham; Steven and Stephanie Todhunter of City; 18 grandchildren; mother-in-law, Anna Mae Todhunter of City; 2 brothers, Elmer and Samuel Woodell of City; 2 sisters, Wilda Little of City and Goldie Holman of California; numerous nieces and nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TOLSMA, John – Lynden-Funeral services for John Tolsma, 68, will be conducted Monday at the First Christian Reformed Church by the Rev. Bernard Byma. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home. Tolsma, 176 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, died Friday (April 18, 1968). He was a retired farmer and member of the First Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are the wife Pearl, one son, Otto, Quincy, two daughters, Mrs. Don Gesink, Santa Barbara, Calif., and Mrs. Fred Steensma, Lynden, one brother, Sam, Minnesota, one sister, Mrs. Mary Sydesma, Holland, and six grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Apr 1969) 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.

TOMALA, Helen A. - Bellingham resident Helen A. Tomala died Friday, Nov. 27, 1992, at a Whatcom County nursing home. She was 90. No services will be held. Mrs. Tomala was a 20-year resident of Whatcom County. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 1992) 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.

TOMS, Bessie - Services for Bessie Toms, 250 N. State St., were Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mrs. Toms, 92, died Thursday (Feb. 18, 1988) in Bellingham. Mrs. Toms was born June 9, 1895, in Oklahoma. She moved to Bellingham in 1923 and raised three children with her husband Cyrus. Her eldest son, Herman, died in 1981. Survivors include a son, Ernest Toms of Pacific Grove, Calif.; a daughter, Letha Toms of Bellingham; a sister, Mabel Alma Hartman of Wichita, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOMS, Queenie Victoria – Funeral services for Queenie Victoria "Bea" Toms will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home. Doug Anderson will officiate. Ritualistic services will be performed by the officers of the Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43. Burial will follow funeral services at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Toms, 91, of 3121 Squalicum Parkway, died Saturday in Bellingham. She was born March 25, 1895, in Salisbury, England. She came to the United States in 1915. She married Floyd E. Toms in Wyoming in 1915. They moved to Bellingham in 1918. She was a past worthy matron of the Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43. She worked at Victor's for 25 years and was a member of the Retail Clerks Union. Floyd Toms died in 1954. Their son Warren V. Tomes, died in 1985. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Tuor of Bellingham; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters and nieces and nephews in Canada. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TONER, James C. - Funeral service for James C. Toner, age 93 of 1400 12th St., will be Monday Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Pat J. Ritter officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Toner passed away Thurs. Jan. 20, 1983. He is survived by 1 daughter Kathleen Joyce and husband John Munday of City; 1 grandson Phillip and wife Diane Munday; 2 great-grandsons, Chad and Jason, all of Everett; 1 brother, Phillip and wife Lu Toner of City; 1 sister, Hilda Toner of Phoenix, Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews. A Bellingham and Whatcom County resident for the past 70 years, he was a member of Church of the Sacred Heart; Veteran of WWI and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TONER, Josephine A., 1462 Franklin St., age 58, passed away at home Sunday, Feb. 10, (1974). Mrs. Toner was a life resident of this city. She is survived by her husband James; 1 daughter, Mrs. Beverly Luder, City; 1 son, Bob Jansenius, Lynden; 1 grandchild; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Hodgeboom, Fox Island, Wash.; Mrs. Edna Johnson of Chula Vista, Calif.; Mrs. Jerri Wood, City; and a brother, Elzie Nipper, City. Services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOOHEY, Joseph R., age 70, of 1215 Victor St., passed away Tues, Nov 22, (1977). He had resided in Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a retired manager of Wash State Liquor Store at Blaine. He is survived by his wife, Willie J. Toohey of Bellingham; 7 daughters, Mrs. Teresa MacDonald, Mrs. Joyce Knutsen, Mrs. Jane Perry, Patty Toohey all of Bellingham; Mrs. Micky Creamer of Missouri, Mrs. Judy Aashiem of Bellevue and Mrs. Doris Zigler of Missouri; 1 son Joseph H. Toohey of Calif; 1 brother, George Toohey of St. Louis, Missouri. Private family services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25 in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Kirkpatrick officiating. Followed by private interment. Memorials may be made to St. Lukes Hospital or to the Laetrile Foundation or the charity of your choice.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Nov 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOOHEY, Willie "Jane", age 81 of Bellingham joined her many family members in heaven on Friday, November 2, 2007. She was born on July 20, 1926 in Van Buren, MO to William and Lillie Rhea. Jane graduated from Van Buren High School and married Joseph Toohey in St. Louis, MO in 1946. The couple had five girls, Teresa, Joyce, Janie, Judy and Patti. The family moved to Bellingham in 1948. Jane began her career as a businesswoman, before pursuing her passion, and training to be a licensed practical nurse. She worked in the nursing profession for over 25 years, both at St. Luke's Hospital, and in several local nursing homes. Jane was very politically involved in the Democratic Party and she voted religiously. She loved doing crosswords, and enjoyed camping and gardening. She loved to watch her tomatoes grow! Jane's family was the most important part of her life and she loved to host and attend big family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Janie Perry, Teresa Mac-Donald and Judy Toohey; and brothers, Gerald, Robert and Herbert Rhea. Jane is survived by her girls, Joyce Knudtson and Patti Toohey; sisters, Kathleen Harrison and Mary (Lloyd) Swendt; grandchildren, Jeff (Kelsey) MacDonald, Jamie (Travis) Thomas, Tanya Poirier, Tim (Raney) Poirier, Benjamin Garcia, Julia (Ken) Dixon, Joel Knudtson, Jason Perry, Jennifer Perry, Dustin Collins, and Josie Toohey, all of Bellingham; step-daughter, Mickey Creamer of St. Louis; ten great-grand- children; and numerous nieces and nephews. At Jane's request, no public services will be held. Moles- Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOOKER, Amanda Viola, age 83, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sunday, April 19, 1998, in Bellingham. The eldest of 6 brothers and sisters, she was born in Bellingham on January 21, 1915 to Ben and Hilda (Erickson) Johnson. Her brother Hjalmer Johnson and sisters Esther Close and Hilma Davis preceded her in death. Viola wore many hats during her long life. While living on Orcas Island with first husband Jack Jorgensen, they farmed eight-eight acres with garden crops such as potatoes that they sold to the army. She was also a volunteer plan-watcher during WWII. She grew many vegetables and fruits which she sold to restaurants and local residents; in her spare time, she operated a beauty shop out of her home. They traveled to Norway for 6 months. After several years, they moved to Sumas where they farmed; they later operated two businesses on Mt. Baker Hwy. At age 40, Viola went to nursing school for two years. She obtained her LPN degree and spent the remainder of her career giving care to the infirmed at the former County Hospital and at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Home in Ferndale. Viola married Jim Tooker in May 1958, and spent 30 wonderful years exploring the San Juan and Canadian waters. They traveled the U.S. while members of the Good Sam Club and were very active at Central Lutheran Church, especially with the Seniors group. After her husband's death, she traveled to the Greek Islands on a Norwegian cruise ship. This trip was the joy of her life, and she never ceased sharing her memories. Trips to Alaska and Branson, MO, were also enjoyed. Viola walked over 3,000 miles at Bellis Fair, participated in many groups at the Senior Activity Center, and was a member of the Blazing Guitars and Harmonica Band. She studied music, poetry and French. Survivors include her step-daughter Nancy and husband Donald Berry and 2 step-grandchildren, Garland, TX; sister Betty and husband Jack Goenen, Freeland; brother Marvin and wife Ada Johnson, Olympia; nieces Karen and husband Fred Heffley, Carol and husband Elmer Ebergson, Bellingham; numerous other nieces and nephews; and many friends. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. A memorial service follows at 2 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, Bellingham, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Apr 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOOKER, James H. - Funeral services for former Whatcom County Undersheriff James H. "Jim" Tooker are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Central Lutheran Church, 925 N. Forest St. The Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen will officiate. Mr. Tooker, 2834 Leeward Way, died Monday (June 13, 1988). He was 71. He was an officer with the Lynden Police Department for two years before joining the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office in 1961. He rose to the rank of undersheriff before leaving the office in 1966, after he lost a campaign big to become sheriff. He then worked for the Whatcom County roads department until he retired in1982. He was born Feb 19, 1917 in Riverside, and moved to Bellingham with his family at age 6. Mr. Tooker served in the U.S. Navy for 14 years, and received a Purple Heart for wounds he suffered while a chief gunner's mate in the South Pacific during World War II. He served on the U.S.S. Cushing and was active in Tin Can Sailors Reunion. He was a member of Central Lutheran Church, Bellingham Power Squadron, Squalicum Yacht Club, International Yacht Club, and was president of Whatcom's Good Sam Club. He is survived by his wife, Viola, of the family home; a daughter, Nancy Berry, and two granddaughters of Garland, Texas; two brothers, Bill Tooker of Bellingham and Ray Tooker of Mount Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park will follow services Thursday. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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 step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Hawthorne Funeral Chapel, Mount Vernon.

TOOL, John W., age 80 of 4159 Dewey Rd., passed away Tuesday Dec. 30, (1976). Mr. Tool was a 30 year resident of this community, a retired employee of Puget Power, Surviving wife, Ruth, 3 sisters, Mrs. Cora Frith, Miss Myrtle Tool, both Wendell, Idaho, Mrs. Marjorie Nelson of Buhl, Idaho, 1 niece Mrs. Greta Clark of Bend, Oregon, 1 grandniece, Mrs. Beth Willis in California. Services Saturday Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Bishop Gene Hatch officiating. Private interment Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jan 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOOL, Ruth F., age 82 of Boise, Idaho, passed away in that city, Sat, April 29, 1978. A Bellingham resident from 1950 to 1976, Mrs. Tool was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by 2 brothers, Dale I. Peterson of Salt Lake City, Utah, S. Woodrow Pederson of Orem, Utah and 1 sister, Mrs. Bernice Dorman of Boise, Idaho. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 4, 2 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 May 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TORGESON, Betsy H., age 87 of 1592 Marine Drive, passed away Tues., Jan. 31, (1978). Mrs. Torgeson had been a resident of this community for the past 63 years. Surviving 1 daughter, Mrs. Ruth Raper, City; 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Myrna Peters, City and Michael Torgeson, Big Fork, Montana; 3 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews out of town. Graveside family service Thurs. Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Leonard C. Erickson officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Feb 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOTTEN, Clyde A., age 72 of 1063 W. Bakerview, passed away March 2, (1976). A resident of this community for the past 40 years, he was a retired sawmill worker and a member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union. Surviving son, James B. Totten, City; 1 daughter, Mrs. Gloria F. Elsner, City; 8 grandchildren; 1 brother, Carl Totten of BelAir, Calif.; 1 sister, Mrs. Clarice Devoe of Medford, Oregon. Funeral services Friday, March 5 at 3 p.m. Greenacres Mausoleum, with Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOUGAW, Hubert E. - Memorial services for Hubert E. Tougaw, 88, a former Ferndale resident, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Tougaw, of 10605 N.E. 185th St., Bothell, died Sunday (May 14, 1989) in Bothell of emphysema. He was born April 24, 1901, in St. Francisville, Ill. He lived in Bothell for the past nine months. Before that, he lived in Mount Vernon for eight years and Ferndale before that. Survivors include his wife Doris; 1 daughter, Donna Evans of Everett; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOVREA, Bruce Alan - Graveside service for Bruce Alan Tovrea, age 22, of 12003 78th Ave. South, Seattle, will be Friday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Richard D. Talley, First Christian Church officiating. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home at 1 p.m. He passed away Monday, June 18, 1984. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

TOVREA, Bruce N. - Math teacher Bruce N. Tovrea, 61, of 12003 78th Ave. S., Seattle, died Jan. 31, 1992. He was born Sept. 9, 1930 in Mount Vernon, to Raymond and Ruth Tovrea. He was raised in Sedro-Woolley and graduated from Western Washington University. Mr. Tovrea served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a math teacher for 30 years at McKnight Middle School in Renton. He married Juanita McClellan. She survives him at the family home. Other survivors include Connie Sargent of Duvall, Shirley Stanhope of Algona, Dottie Neyers of Kent, and Suzanne Morgan of Renton; his mother Ruth Naudack of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers Verner Tovrea of Everett and Hubert Tovrea of Anchorage; and 11 grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Feb 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOVREA, Dan R., age 80, of 200 Lincoln St., passed away Wed., Aug. 24, (1977). A resident of Whatcom & Skagit Counties most of his life, Mr. Tovrea was a member of the Senior Citizens and a retired logger. Surviving wife, Nellie; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Sally A. Reilly of Ferndale & Mrs. Mary Hammer of Arlington; 4 nephews, Verner Tovrea of Everett; Hubert Tovrea, Fairbanks, Alaska; Bruce Tovrea of Renton and Owen Tovrea of Sequim; 11 step-grandchildren and 20 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Monday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Aug 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOVREA, Nellie - A Rosary will be said for Nellie Tovrea, of Bellingham, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Tovrea, 85, died Sunday (July 9, 1989) at a Bellingham nursing home. She was born Sept. 9, 1903, in Holland. Survivors include two daughters, Sally Reilly of Ferndale and Mary Butler of Marysville; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a great great-grandchild a brother, Paul VanKeulen of Bellingham; three sisters, Sue Helsey of Bellingham, Mary Bergman of Everett and Tony Beasley of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; and numerous nephews and nieces.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TOWLE, Jack G., age 71 of Everson died March 19, 1995 in an auto accident in Gardenville, Nevada. Mr. Towle was born July 5, 1923 in Seattle to Frank and Blanche Towle. Jack served in Europe in WWII and graduated from the University of Washington. He was a member of the Everson Volunteer Fire Dept., Lions Club, Everson Chamber of Commerce, Everson Presbyterian Church, Bellingham Golf and country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, American Legion, University of Washington Tyee Clu, Bellingham Bay Jazz Society and Delta Kappa Epsilon. He retired from Hinote Hardware and Furniture in 1987 after 40 years in the business. He is survived by his wife, Donna Hinote Towle, of the family home; his son, Gregory Towle, of Bellingham; his two daughters, Stacey Martin of Austin, Texas and Shelly and her husband Bryan McKay, of Bellingham; three grandsons, Bradley, Dustin and Darin McKay of Bellingham; his father-in-law, Bus Hinote, of Bellingham; his sister and brother-in-law Marge and Bill Pepin, of Hoodsport, WA; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Herb and Bonnie Vaniman, of Bellingham; his step-mother, Sylvia Towle, of Hemet, CA; numerous nieces and nephews. A Remembrance Service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 1995, in the First Presbyterian Church, 1031 North Garden St., Bellingham with Pastor David Murphy Bellingham and Pastor Sharon Hare of Everson officiating. A family burial service was held in April. Arrangements and service by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Betty L. Mrs., age 50, 938 Birch Bay Lynden Rd., Lynden, passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 1983. Born in Winnepeg (sic), Manitoba June 7, 1933, Mrs. Trammell moved to Whatcom County from Georgia in 1950. She was a member of the Lynden Church of the Nazarene and was married to her husband William in Cloverdale, B.C. on Aug. 22, 1952. She is survived by her husband William; 2 sons, Dan and wife Paula of Lynden and Jim in Deming; 2 daughters, Mrs. Patty and husband Harlan Kiel of Lynden and Mary Trammell, also of Lynden; 6 grandchildren, Christie, Heather and Tyler Trammell, Ryan and Kena Kiel and Angelia Stanflea; 2 brothers, Clifford and wife Elma Sandhoff, White Rock, B.C., and Donny Sandhoff in Quesnel, B.C.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie and husband Charles Taylor of Ferndale and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives in Georgia and Canada. Funeral services will be conducted on Tues., Nov. 22 at 10:30 a.m. in the Lynden Churchof the Nazarene with Rev. Vern Yates officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Nov 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRAMMELL, Luther M., age 78 of 2115 Eldridge, passed away Sat. March 29, 1980. Mr. Trammel (sic) had resided in B'ham for the past 41 years, he was a retired Purchasing Agent for Bellingham Ship Yard and Bellingham Supply. He was a life member of the Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194. He leaves to survive his wife Violet of the family home. 1 son Thomas J. of Seattle, 1 grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Tue. April 1st at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hunter officiating. Internment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Violet, 2115 Eldridge Ave., died Thursday (May 17, 1984) in a Seattle hospital at the age of 82. She was a retired bookkeeper for the former Ashe Motor Co. of Bellingham and was a docent and bookkeeper for the Whatcom Museum of History and Art. She is survived by a son Thomas Trammell, Seattle; six sisters, Edith Lowman, Alice Koehler and Margaret Sahlin all of Bellingham, Sally Clark, San Antonio, Texas, May Long, Tacoma, Norma Manning of Seattle; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Westford Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. John Langlitz officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 1984) 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, Brook Lee - Memorial service for Brook Lee Trecker, age 26, of 3216 Bennett Dr., will be Wed., Dec. 31, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Slater, New Life Fellowship, officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Trecker passed away Sunday Dec. 28, 1986. A lifetime Bellingham resident, he was a member of New Life Fellowship and is survived by his wife Cindy; parents, Marty and Diane Trecker; grandparents, Val and Annie Lefebvre, Carl and Frank Trecker; sister Sonja Trecker; 2 aunts, Marlene and husband Del Wolf, Diane and husband Ed Dawson, all of City; numerous cousins.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Dec 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRECKER, Carol E., age 61 of 2617 Cedarwood Ave., passed away Thurs., Dec. 9. Mrs. Trecker was a life time resident of this community. Surviving husband, John; one son, Joseph at home; one daughter, Mrs. Judy Lycksell of Seattle; mother, Mrs. Mae Pride of city; one brother, Homer Pride of Toppenish, WA; one sister, Mrs. Grace Blake of city. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Keith Swensen officiating. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Dec 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TREFETHEN, Trudy, 87, of Bellingham, WA passed away Mon., Sept. 10, 2001 at Cordata Health Care. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Mon., Sept. 24 at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Sep 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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TREMAIN, Mildred E. - Funeral service for Mildred E., age 86, of 308 W. Champion will be Saturday March 10 at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral home with Reverend Edgar L. Starr, Pastor, Garden Street United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation and inurnment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Miss Tremain passed away Tues March 6, 1984. A Bellingham resident since 1906, she was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church; retired Teachers Association, having been associated with Western Washington University for many years. She is survived by numerous cousins and many friends. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TREMAINE, Donna N. - Lynden resident, Donna M. Tremaine, age 86, died peacefully Monday, June 9, 2008 in Bellingham at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born April 9, 1922 in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, Canada to Walter and Esther (Hawley) Swinburnson. She attended Lynden schools until her senior year in high school; when she moved to Bellingham and was a member of the 1940 graduating class at Bellingham High School. On July 6, 1940, she was married to Ivan S. Tremaine in Blaine. Donna was an active member in the Lynden community, where her family was one of the early pioneer families. She was a member of the Lynden United Methodist Church; past President of Clamdiggers; Past Worthy Matron and Past Grand Chaplain of Order of Eastern Star; and as a gifted seamstress, was a longtime member of Lynden Sewing Club. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan in 1994 and brother, Walter Swinburnson. She is survived by sons: Larry (Helen) Tremaine of Lynden, David (Maria Elena) Tremaine of Lake Stevens and Rick (Janis) Tremaine of Bellingham; daughters: Barbara (Pastor Bill) Van Dyken of Rock Valley, IA and Cathy (John) Quanz of Bellingham; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Visitation hours will be Thursday, June 12, 1 to 7 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, June 13, 11:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Dr. Ferndale with a 1 p.m. memorial service following at Lynden United Methodist Church, 500 N. 14th St. in Lynden. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
(The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TREMAINE, Ivan S. - Visitation for Ivan S. Tremaine of Lynden will be 1 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Connor officiating. Burial will precede at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Tremaine of 8758 Vinup Road died Saturday, July 2, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 77. Born on Feb. 28, 1917, to Earl S. and Myrtella Mathes Tremain in Lynden, he graduated from Lynden High School in 1935. Mr. Tremaine married Donna Swinburnson on July 6, 1940, in Blaine. He operated a poultry farm at his home from 1952 to 1982. He was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church, a member and past master of Lynden Lodge No. 56 F & AM, member and past patron of Lynden Chapter No. 12 Order of Eastern Star, and a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F & AM, Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 OES, and the Clam Diggers Association. Mr. Tremaine was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Prowse and Esther Ballou. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Larry Tremaine of Lynden, David Tremaine of Lake Stevens and Rick Tremaine of Bellingham; daughters Barbara VanDyken of Rock Valley, Iowa, and Cathy Quanz of Bellingham; brother Dewey Tremaine of Newberg, Ore., 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jul 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRENT Robert Lewis passed from this life on August 31st, (2004) in the arms of his wife Sharon Sparling Trent and his daughter Susan Veretto. He kept his positive attitude, good cheer, humor, and loving ways to the end and died with dignity and peace. Bob was born in New York City on March 21, 1919 to Lewis Trent and Emma Naumann Trent and brother Sheldon and sister Eleanor, all deceased. He grew up in the Bronx and graduated from P.S. 11. Columbia University granted him two degrees in electrical engineering, but his fondest "educational" achievement was rowing on the Columbia crew the year they beat Cornell. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Esturonne who died after four children and 42 years together. Bob was passionate about his work as an electronics engineer working primarily in the area of semi-conductors. His first position was at Bell Labs, where he worked with the team that invented the transistor. A much sought-after young engineer, he worked for Texas Instruments and at NASA on the Apollo 11 Project and at the CERL Labs at the University of Illinois. He ended his career as Chief of Data Processing for the Middle East Division of the Corps of Engineers. He joined Quaker Meeting in Winchester VA and there he met a woman who was much too young for him. He set about proving how youthful and energetic and irresistible he was, and so he married Sharon in October 1983 and became stepfather to Nikolai. Together they've traveled, moved, loved, laughed, and enjoyed life together. Bob sang with many church groups, barbershop choruses, and civic groups. He was a member of the Norwegian Male Chorus and the Senior Center Chorus and the Blazing Guitars. He was a much-loved member of Bellingham Friends Meeting (Quaker.) He loved new ideas, movies, children, dogs, cats, goats, barns, teasing, and chocolate. Survivors include wife Sharon of Bellingham, daughters Susan Veretto of Winsted CT, Renee Trent of Arlington VA, Robert F. Trent of Wilmington, DE and Jeffrey Trent of Battle Creek MI, Nikolai Sparling of Seattle, nephews Peter Trent and Richard Trent, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A Memorial will be held at Bellingham Senior Activity Center on Sunday, September 19th at noon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TRETWOLD, Bette, age 79, went home May 21, 2006 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born June 4, 1926 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the only child to Gus and Bessie Hanke of Bellingham. Bette married Robert Tretwold December 15, 1950. They have four children together; Terri Lightfield of Lake Oswego, Or; Greg Tretwold of Cape Coral, FL; Leanne Tretwold-Keel (Brad); and Gary Tretwold, both of Bellingham; and grandchildren Chris and Austin Tretwold and Breanna and Josh Keel. In her business career, she worked for many different companies locally and in Hawaii. Her career continued from home where she did bookkeeping for the family businesses. One of her favorite life experiences was living and working in Hawaii at age 21 with her two friends Marge and Shirley. Bob and Bette had 55 wonderful years of joy together boating, traveling, and most recently golfing at their winter home in Palm Desert, CA. Bette enjoyed many trips back to Hawaii. She loved the flowers and always felt at home in the islands. Her memberships included the Bellingham Wheel and Keel, Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, and Chaparel Country Club in Palm Desert. Bette's greatest joy was her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and "GAM". She had many very close and special friends. She will be greatly missed by all. Special thanks to Joan, Michele an Vicki and everyone at Whatcom Hospice for all their care. Bette asked that there be no service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TRIMBELL, Helen Mary - Funeral services for Helen Mary Trimbell of 1723 Alabama St., will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel. She died Thursday (July 17, 1980) of an apparent heart attack at the age of 79. Born May 22, 1901 in Dalrey, (sic) Scotland, she joined relatives in Philadelphia in 1914. She married George Washington Trimbell on Dec. 27, 1920. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 59 years, and was active in the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. She is survived by two nephews and a niece. Her husband preceded her in death in 1969. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park will follow the funeral services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1980) 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, Edith M., beloved wife of James, Seattle; mother of Larry and Bobby Trivett, Seattle, Bill Trivett, Federal Way and Kathy Burns, Kent; 6 grandchildren; daughter of Mabel Rudy, Bellingham; sister of Bud Rudy, Bellingham. Services Friday 1 p.m., Yarington's White Center Funeral Home, Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TROOST, Bert K. - With Rev. Hancoop (sic) officiating, funeral services will be held at the Knapp & Knapp parlors in Lynden at 2 p.m. Saturday for Bert K. Troost, of Birch Bay, former Lynden resident, who died last Wednesday (Feb. 27, 1935). Burial will follow in Lynden cemetery. Surviving relatives are two brothers in the East and several nieces and nephews in Lynden district.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Mar 1935) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TROTT, Lee, age 76, of 2148 Birch Circle, passed away Sat., April 17, 1993. Born May 22, 1916 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Rose Trott. A resident of Bellingham since 1942, Mr. Trott served with the U.S. Navy, member of the Bellingham Covenant Church and the Bellingham Yacht Club. He was owner and operator of Lee's Restaurants in Bellingham. Survived by his wife Helen; 5 sons: Rick Trott of Charlotte, NC; Jim, Tim, Dave and Steve Trott; 2 daughters: Marya Welch and Jean Trott of Bellingham; 2 step children: Doreen Olson of Colorado Springs, CO; Marvel Collings of Ferndale; 17 grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Wed., April 21, 1993 at 2 p.m. at the Bellingham Covenant Church with Rev. Bradley Hill officiating. Family burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Apr 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TROTTIER, Aime A., age 77, of 2622 Lynn, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, (1976). Mr. Trottier had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a retired meat cutter. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He leaves to survive, 2 brothers, Joseph of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; John of Kirkland; 1 sister, Mrs. Bernadette Read of this city, numerous nieces and nephews. Christian prayer services will be held Wed., 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian burial will be held Thurs., Sept. 30 from the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Patrick Callahan officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Sep 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TROUNSON, Jane Roberg of Palo Alto, Calif., died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1994, at her home. She was 78. No local services are planned. She was born March 16, 1915 to Ralph and Grace Roberg in Los Angeles. A 1933 graduate of Fairhaven High School, now a middle school, she also received a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. Mrs. Trounson spent a year in Edinburgh, Scotland, studying in an honors physics program. When she returned to the United States, she attended Duke University in North Carolina, receiving a master's degree and a doctorate. While researching her doctoral dissertation on cosmic rays, she was recruited to the Los Alamos Project in 1941 by Dr. Oppenheimer to work on the development of the atomic bomb with Edward Teller. She spent several years doing polio research with Dr. Francis at the Salk Institute, worked a short time doing secret deep-ocean research for the government out of Woods Hole, Maine, and worked for the Naval Ordinance Laboratory in Maryland. While working at the Naval Ordinance Lab, she met and married fellow physicist, Edmond P. Trounson, on Oct 21, 1965. Mrs. Trounson left government work in the mid 60s. She then pursued personal research, working on original theoretical concepts approaching the theory of relativity using mechanical projective geometry. Her work, to date, is unpublished. Her husband died in 1983. Survivors include sisters Pat Fleeson of Bellingham and Mary Haynes Winton of Bellevue three nephews; and one niece.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 1994) 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, Bernice M. of Burlington died Tuesday, March 23, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. She was 87. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. She was born Aug. 22, 1905 in Durham, Kansas, one of eight children of Henry and Eleanor Egelston White. She married Lafayette "Lafe" Troutman on Jan 31, 1925 in Kinsley, Kan. He died in 1962. Mrs. Troutman lived in Bellingham from 1935 until she moved to Burlington in 1962. She was a member of the women's auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Laurel. Besides her husband, Mrs. Troutman was preceded in death by five sons: Harold Troutman, Robert Troutman, Benny Troutman and two infant sons; by three sisters, Jessie Rich, Esther Black and Frances Shaller; and by two brothers, Guy White and Ross White. Survivors include daughters Peggy Gaasland of Anchorage, Alaska and Eleanor Rose of Bellingham; son Lester Trutman of Burlington; sisters Ruth Shores of Guymon, Okla., and Inez Hood of Amarillo, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 1993) 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.

TRUCHON, Myra R. - Mass of Christian burial will be offered for Mrs. Myra R. Truchon, 94, 1200 Birchwood Ave. at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Church of the Assumption. Mrs. Truchon had lived in Bellingham for 60 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, Altar Society and Homemakers of Camano Island. She died Monday (Aug. 19, 1974). Survivors include a son, C. W. Knutson of Reedsport, Ore.; a daughter Mrs. Earl Morsman of Camano Island; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery under the Direction of Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

TRUCHON, Virginia, 82, passed away peacefully at home with members of her family on Friday, November 24, 2006. She was a long-time resident of Bellingham. Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Gene Truchon; her two sons, Gary and Daryl Hallgren and their wives Michelle and Sue; grandchildren, Holli, Shawn Marie, David, and Annabel; and 9 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 30, at 2 pm at Moles Funeral Home, Main Street, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRUE, Edith G. "Jean", 78, of 2905 Elm St., died Saturday (March 13, 1982). She was born Aug. 13, 1903, in Bellingham and returned here in 1976. She was a member of World War I Barracks; Albert J. Hamilton Post 7, American Legion Auxiliary, and 8 et 40. She is survived by a daughter, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a brother, two sisters and numerous nieces. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 March 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRUE, Victor Cyrus, age 79, of 2401 Cherry St., passed away Sat., March 12. A resident of this community for the past 54 years, he was a 52 year member of Alexander J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion of Bellingham; Commander of Forest Grove Barricks No. 2829; past Commander of District No. 8; Department Bugler, all of Veterans of WWI, Oregon. Surviving wife Jean, 1 daughter Ozella Willis, City; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday March 15, 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Armstrong officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRUEDSON Doris Margaret, of Bellingham, passed away, December 23, 2003. She was born to Frank and Anna, May 8, 1915 in Lancaster, MN. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1933. She married Percy Truedson of Hallock, MN Aug. 20, 1939. The family moved to Bremerton, WA in 1942 where Percy worked in the Shipyard. Doris was a homemaker. Her husband, Percy preceded her in death in 1993, brother Harvey and Arthur Carlson and sister Thelma Hjulstad also preceded her in death. She is survived by children, Margaret Binder, William Truedson, Sella Smillie, and Linda Truedson. One grandchild Alexandra Binder, A sister Dalyce Flow of Brandon, S.D. and one brother Arnold Carlson of St. Paul, MN. Private Services will be held. Greenacres| Funeral Home and Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Dec 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Edna I., age 81, lifetime resident of B'ham and Whatcom Co. passed away Sun., Jan. 8th. Survivors include: an aunt Mrs. Charles Wagner of Lynden. Several cousins all in the Whatcom Co. area. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Weds. Jan. 11th at 2:30 p.m. followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jan 1978) 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.

TRYMOFIEW, Alexander P. - Funeral services for Alexander P. Trymofiew will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral Home. Mr. Trymofiew, of Burlington, died Monday (Oct 28, 1974) at the age of 59. He had retired from the navy in 1957 after serving 23 years, was graduated from Western Washington State College in 1962, taught high school in Burlington and most recently at Ferndale. Mr. Trymofiew was a member of the Mount Vernon Elks and the Navy Fleet Reserve, Bellingham branch 245. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, of Burlington; daughter Alexis of Missoula, Mont, brothers John and Paul of New London, Conn., and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Oct 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TRYMOFIEW, Mildred - Memorial services for Mildred "Betty" Trymofiew,76, a U.S. Naval veteran, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Henry Karsten officiating. A coffee hour will follow the service. Mrs. Trymofiew, of 276 Alger-Cain Lake Road, Burlington, died Thursday (April 13, 1989) in Sedro-Woolley of a heart attack. She was born January 20, 1913, in Talmage, Calif., and resided in Burlington since 1962. She worked in the personnel department at Whidbey Island Naval Base for more than 10 years and was a member and past president of Mount Vernon Emblem Club No. 164 and past president of the Mount Vernon Chapter of Business and Professional Women. She married Ferndale schoolteacher Alexander Trymofiew April 21, 19151. He died Oct. 28, 1974. Survivors include her daughter Lorena Corbell of Burlington; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Hildreth of Napa, Calif.; a sister, Marion Ford of Greenbrea, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Memorial Park and Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TUBBS, Verna M. - Whatcom County centenarian Verna M. Tubbs died Sunday (Feb. 14, 1988) in Bellingham. She was born March 20, 1887 in Idaho. She had been a Bellingham resident for many years, and was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. He husband Thomas and three sons, Edmond, Herbert and Thomas, preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Mariel Tubbs of Shelton; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Westford Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TUCKER, Alta (Young), 92, passed away at the Clarkston Care Center on August 21, 2003 with her family at her side. She had moved to Clarkston with her daughter and son-in-law in October of 2002. She was born Alta Lucille Whitlinger in Bentonville , Arkansas, on December 3, 1910 to Harry and Matilda Whitlinger. She was the second born of four girls and one boy. She moved to Skagit Valley as an infant and attended school in Mount Vernon. In March of 1928, Alta married Byron Young and the couple moved to Bellingham, Washington, where they raised a son and two daughters. They operated Youngs Heating and Sheet Metal until retiring from that business, and then operated Byron's Rock Shop. Byron died in October of 1975. Alta moved back to Skagit Valley in 1981. She married an old schoolmate, Bert O. Tucker, in 1988 and they made their home in Burlington until Bert died in 2001. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Burlington, and loved her pastor and friends dearly. Alta was known for her sewing and artistic talents, winning many awards at the Lynden Fair for her Christmas decorations. Alta is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Cliff Mitchell, of Clarkston, WA daughter-in-law Nora Young of Mayer, AZ, stepchildren Cleo and Arvid Alred of Mount Vernon, and Louise and Fred Cole of Sedro Woolley. She is also survived by two sisters, Ruth Grimseth of Tacoma and Loretta Vanderford of Salem, OR; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren, and several nephews, nieces, and cousins. She was preceded in death by husbands Byron Young (1975) and Bert Tucker (2001), a son Harry Young in 1991, a daughter Inez Duppenthaler in 1997, and a granddaughter, Tara Klineman. A sister, Evah Moberg, and a brother, Melvin Whitlinger, also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at the Kern Funeral Chapel, followed by Graveside services at Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Kerns Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Robert E. - A memorial service for Robert E. Tucker of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Custer Methodist Church, followed by burial at 2 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Tucker died Friday, Dec. 25, 1998 in Bellingham. He was 81. He was born Nov. 17, 1917 in Snohomish. In 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and, after graduating from air cadet training, was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Assigned to the Air Transport Command, he served in India and flew the "Hump" through the Himalayas. Recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Air Medals, Mr. Tucker retired from the Air Force in 1965, Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Vivienne, of Bellingham; son Robert Tucker III of Bellingham and Lee Parker of Deming; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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 Lawson.

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.

TULLER, Arnold Joseph - A graveside service for Arnold Joseph Tuller of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Tuller died Friday, July 12, 1996, at his home at 2619 Birchwood Ave. He was 89. Born March 18, 1907 to Herman and Belle Jones Tuller in Bellingham, he married Faye E. Owings in Bellingham. A lifetime Bellingham resident, he was a member of Bellingham Eagles Aerie No. 31, F.O.E. Mr. Tuller retired in 1969 after worked for 25 years as fire captain at Whidbey Naval Air Station. He enjoyed yard work and growing a garden. he enjoyed making soup every Wednesday from vegetables he grew and taking it to friends at Gundie's Auto and Truck Wrecking. He was preceded in death by his wife on May 2, 1990, and by his daughters, Doris Osier and Lavera Davis. Survivors include one granddaughter, Karen Russell, whom he raised and who lived with him; brother Herman Tuller of California; sisters Mildred O'Brien of Cordova, Alaska, and Lois Bell of Darrington; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jul 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TULLER, Faye Elizabeth, age 82 of 2619 Birchwood Ave., Bellingham passed away Wednesday, May 2, 1990, at home. She was born October 26, 1907 in Bridgeport, Washington. Mrs. Tuller was a resident of Whatcom County most of her life and married her husband Arnold in Sept. 1943. She was a homemaker and member of Bellingham Aerie No. 31, F.O.E., Auxiliary. Mrs. Tuller is survived by her husband Arnold of the family home; a sister, Mary Yocum of Portland; granddaughter Karen Russell of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Doris Osier and La Vera Davis. A graveside service will be held Mon., May 7, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Dale Smith officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 May 1990) 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.

TUOR, Dorothea Mae - A funeral for Dorothea Mae "Dot" (Toms) Tuor of Bellingham will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham, with the Rev. Robert L. Christie officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. Mrs. Tuor died Thursday, May 17, 2001, at Mount Baker Care Center. She was 82. Born Dec. 6, 1918, to Floyd and Queenie Victoria (Herring) Toms in Bellingham, she lived here all her life. In 1955, she began her career as a waitress at Smith's Cafeteria in Bellingham. She also worked at other restaurants, including Albert's IV, the Leopold Hotel and the Elk's Club. She recently retired from Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Mrs. Tuor was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Anne's Guild, Bellingham Dixieland jazz Society, Supreme Emblem Club No. 489 and Hotel and Restaurant Employees Local 8. She enjoyed musical theater and was a longtime season ticket holder at the Fifth Avenue Theater in Seattle. Her former husband, Leslie A. Tuor, and brother Warn Toms died previously.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 2001) 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.

TURK, Mary Jane - Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home for Mary Jane Turk, 64, who died Sunday (March 24, 1985). Mrs. Turk had been a 40-year resident of Whatcom County before moving to the Lynnwood area 20 years ago. She was a member of the Lynnwood Eagles No. 1022. Survivors include her husband, Hal; a daughter; a step-daughter; three brothers; a sister; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURK, Rosella of Sedro-Woolley died Thursday, April 1, 1993 at Skagit Valley Convalescent Center in Sedro-Woolley. She was 93. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeffrey Morrissette officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Apr 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

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, Carol Ann, age 69 of Oroville, died on Friday, March 12, 2004 peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born on January 16, 1935 in Tacoma to parents Richard and Doris (Schenck) Cox. Carol grew up in Bellingham where she attended school. On January 25, 1952 she married Joe A. Turner in Bellingham. After several years they moved to California, where she raised two wonderful children. She and her husband returned to Washington in 1974 and have lived in Oroville ever since. During her years as a homemaker, she was a dutiful mother, a perfect companion, a wonderful wife, loyal friend, someone to proud of, and very honest in all aspects. She loved working in her flowers, watching the ocean, all things of nature, and playing her piano, especially while with her loved ones. She is survived by her husband Joe A. Turner at home; daughter and son-in-law Kellie J. Rosas and husband Michael J. of Anacortes, WA; two brothers, Stan Cox of Bellingham and Bob Toporke of Kennewick; sister Betty Costanzo of Olympia; and two grandchildren, Garrett & Vanessa. Carol was preceded in death by her parents & one son, Douglas. At her request, no services to be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Mar 2004) 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, Leigh, age 57, of 409 York St. Apt. 1015, Bellingham, passed away Tue., March 20, 1990 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was born February 3, 1933, in La Grange, Georgia. Mrs. Turner has been in Whatcom County for the past year and prior to that she lived in Columbus, GA. Mrs. Turner is survived by her son, Alan Ball and his wife Kathy of Lynden; 2 grandchildren, Jeremy and Keri Ball of the family home in Lynden; a sister Sara Ash of Beaumont, TX; 3 aunts, Edna Woodson of Thomaston, GA, Bertha McDowell and Mae McKee of Newnan, GA; and several nieces and nephews from La Grange, GA. A graveside service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park, Fri., March 23, 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Ralph Poulson officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TURNER, Lydia Amanda, age 90, of 409 York St., passed away at home Tues., April 6, (1976). A resident of Whatcom County since 1911, she had made her home in the Clearbrook area prior to moving to Bellingham in 1944. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge No. 153. Surviving are two daughters, Madeline Cartwright of Redmond, and Bernice Ferry of Bellingham; a son, Glen of Bellingham; a sister, Minnie Wash of Richmond, Virginia; also 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Thurs., April 8 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gerald Wilson officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 1976)

TURNER, Marquis Harding "Red" of Bellingham died Wednesday, May 26, 1993. He was 69. A memorial tribute and graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bayview Cemetery with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Born July 8, 1923, in Casper, Wyo., he served in the Navy during World War II. While a deep sea diver in the Navy, he was working in the Hudson River with the "Normandie" capsized and sank in the pier in New York City. He traveled throughout the United States, making a career in high steel construction in California and Washington. Mr. Turner was a 30-year member of the Boiler Makers Union in Seattle, retiring in 1987. A resident of Bellingham the past 26 years, Mr. Turner enjoyed playing bingo. He also was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was married to Ethel Andersen. She died 14 years ago. Mr. Turner is survived by sons Larry Turner of Seattle, Terry Turner of Richmond, Calif., and Richard Turner of Bellingham; sister Verleen Patterson of San Pablo, Calif.; and numerous relatives and friends. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1993) 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.

TURNMIRE, Pansy E. - Graveside services for Pansy E. Turnmire, age 95, of 2400 Samish Way, will be Fri., Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Turnmire passed away Mon. Jan. 18, 1982. A resident of this community since 1920 she was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and is survived by 1 son, Harlan Turnmire of Warden, WA; 1 daughter, Mrs. Marjorie and husband William Dunn of City; 2 granddaughters, Charlotte Olmstad of Anacortes and Muriel Criscuola of City and 6 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jan 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TUSSING, Samuel F., age 71 of Bellingham died Friday, March 25, 1983. He was a retired iron worker, and member of the Iron Workers Local, No. 505; a WWII Army Veteran having served in the Pacific from 1942-1945. He is survived by his wife Joanne; 8 sisters, Lola Justice of Spokane; Rosie Ray of Rockford; Josephine Wear of Blanchord, Idaho; Dolly Justice of Multa, Idaho; Vergie Hanson of Quartzite, Arizona; Inez Shields of California; Verna Beach and Anne Sooter, both of Oak Harbor; 2 sons, Gary Tussing of Clatskanie, Oregon; Roy Tussing of Ferndale; a daughter, Vickie Johnson of Monroe, Michigan; 2 step-sons, Roger Bell of Bellingham; Terry Bell of Ferndale; 1 step-daughter, Gloria Bell of Attica, Indiana; 5 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30 at 11 a.m. in the Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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.

TWIFORD, Bessie E., age 90, of 1509 E. Victor St., passed away Mon., Aug. 27, 1979. She was born June 9, 1889 in Platte Center, Nebr. She had been a 41 year resident of this community; she was a member of the Church of Assumption, the World War I Auxiliary, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Fleet Reserve Association Auxiliary. Survivors include 3 cousins, Phyllis Brewer of Benson, Arizona, Lucille Barry of Davis Calif., and Rose Pointon of LaGrande, Ore. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Fri., Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Assumption, Father Patrick Callahan celebrant. Burial will take place in Greenacres Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements made by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Aug 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

TWINER, Willis Eugene, age 63, of 4131 Jones Lane, Bellingham passed away Thurs., Dec. 9, (1976). He had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 7 years and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale. Mr. Twiner worked at Boeing for 29 years. He is survived by his wife Hazel; a son Willis Jr. of Port Orchard; a daughter, Marie Monroe of Redmond; two brothers, George and Max of Mississippi; two sisters, Jenia Williams of Mississippi and Geneva Wilson of Texas; 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Vigil prayer services will be held Sunday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Duggan as celebrant at St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Dec 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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, Vernon Louise of 2075 Vista Drive, Ferndale, died Sunday (May 25, 1986) in Bellingham. She was 78. She was born June 11, 1907, in Boone, Iowa, and had lived in the Ferndale area for eight years. She was a retired employee of Kelly Foods, a former cannery in Ferndale. Survivors include two sons, Robert of Ferndale and Victor T. of Lynden; a sister, Fern Varak of Iowa; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. The Rev. John Leas will officiate. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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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