WADDELL, Jerry N. died peacefully November 26, 2008 at the age of 81 of natural causes. Jerry was born September 14, 1927, and grew up in the Ozarks until he moved to Bellingham with his parents, John and Lillian Waddell, in 1944. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1945, did a hitch in the Army, then attended Western Washington College of Education. He married Sallyann Nilsen of Lummi Island on December 10, 1948, and after graduating from Western with a BA in Economics in 1951, they settled in Juneau, Alaska where he began his lifelong career in education finance at both the state and federal levels. Jerry is survived by his wife and best friend, Sallyann, to whom he was married for 60 years. Sons Jeffrey L. Waddell of Ferndale and Jody G. Waddell of Bellingham. His grandchildren are Samuel J. Waddell of Pennsylvania, Sarah A. Taggart of Bellingham, Caroline B. Waddell of Ferndale, and John C. Waddell of Bellingham. He was predeceased by his mother and father, his son Jerry Jr., his brother Joseph J. Waddell of Juneau, Alaska; and sister Betty J. Kunzman of Spokane, Washington. Jerry and Sallyann are currently members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Services will be announced.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Dec 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WADE, Eunice M., age 82 of Bellingham went to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 6, 2008. She was born on July 8, 1925 in Franklin County, Kansas to John and Dora (Glaser) Watts. Eunice graduated from Appanoose High School in Kansas, and married George Irvin Wade in Ottawa, KS on August 21, 1944. The family moved to Bellingham in 1956. Eunice attended Cornwall Church and loved to do crafts, read, and play solitaire. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Glenn; and her husband, George who passed away in November of 1977. Eunice is survived by her children, Dorothea Ann Sanchez (Rudy) of Portland; Martha Marie Russell of Ferndale, Irvin Lee Wade (Leslie) of Bellingham, Phyllis Elaine Wade of Olympia, and John Ivan Wade (Claudine) of Goldendale; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Naomi White; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WADE, George Irvin, age 51, of Olympia, passed away Thurs. Nov. 24, (1977). He had been both a heavy equipment operator and a Real Estate Caretaker. He came to Ferndale in 1956 where he lived until moving to Olympia 3 years ago. He was a Veteran of WWII and a member of American Legion Post in Ferndale. Surviving are his wife Eunice,2 sons: Irvin Wade of Sedro Woolley and John Wade of Olympia. 3 daughters, Dorothea Daggett of Portland, Ore., Martha Russell of Greece and Phyllis Wade of Seattle. 3 brothers: Kenneth Wade of Florida, Raymond Wade of Longview, Texas and Raleigh Wade of B'ham. 1 sister Edith Hufford of Pamona, Kansas. 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs. Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. by Rev Donald Russell at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WADE, Ralph Kenneth of Bellingham died Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 66. At his request, no service will be held. Born Aug. 4, 1930, to George and Lydia Atwood Wade in Cherryvale, Kan., he moved to Bellingham in 1978. Mr. Wade enjoyed music and telling stories. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Theodore, Raymond and George. Survivors include his daughter, Leatrice Ishan of Big Sandy, Texas; sister Edythe Hufford of Ottawa, Kan.; brother Raleigh Wade of Bellingham; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WAGAR, Donald Wellman - A memorial service for Donald Wellman Wagar of Sedro-Woolley will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with Gene Hatch officiating. Mr. Wagar died Thursday, June 12, 1997, at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was 69. Born Dec. 19, 1927, to Frederick and Eloise Jenkins Wagar in Bellingham, he moved to Skagit County in 1987. Mr. Wagar served in the Marine Corps during the 1940s and the Korean War. He married Blanche "BeBe" King on Oct. 10, 1975, in Lynden. A member of the American Legion, Mr. Wagar retired as a supervisor from the Whatcom County Road Department. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home, fishing, working on computers and building and remodeling his home. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Ronald Wagar of Ferndale and Roy Hinkle of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters Cheri Wagar of Bellingham, Judy Brown of Mount Vernon and Nancy Hinkle of Bellingham; brother Richard Wagar of Lynden; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

WAGAR, Phillis Pearl died on Aug 21, 2007 in her home with her family. She was born to Donald and Elizabeth Johnston on Oct 7, 1923. She was 83 when she passed. She is survived by son Ronald and daughter Cheri; three grandchildren Shawn, Christina and Travis; six great-grandchildren, Crystal, Kanishya, Jade, Tiana, Taylor and Tobais. She was a retired telephone operator of thirty years.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WAGNER, Glenn Snyder, age 86 of Bellingham, passed away January 20, 1998, at Alderwood Park Care Center. Mr. Wagner was born Sept. 11, 1911 in Snyder, Nebraska to August and Johanna Wagner. Glenn grew up on the family farm in Central City, Neb. In 1934 Nebraska suffered a devastating drought influencing Glenn's decision to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard various ships including the USS Pelias (Polly) during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He separated from the Navy on March 18, 1957. Glenn then assumed employment with Western Washington College of Education from which he retired in 1962. He was a Master Mason, a member of the V.F.W., Fleet Reserve Association and the D.A.V. Glenn is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mina, of the family home; daughters, Cheryl and husband Jack Boring and Sharon Wagner; step-children, Barbara and husband Bob Barker, Warren Brester, Lloyd and his wife Gail Brester; his brother, Heber Wagner, of Nebraska; his sisters, Mildred of Nebraska, Irma of Texas and Clara of California; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the Jerns Funeral Chapel of Bellingham. A Military Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 1998, at Greenacres Memorial Park followed by a reception at the family home. The arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns Funeral Chapel, Bellingham.

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WAHL, Bertha Rosalin, age 102, died September 23, 1997. A Mass of Christian Burial will be recited by Fr. Patrick Freitag at Church of the Assumption, 12:15 p.m. Friday, September 26, 1997. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She lived on Briar Road from 1936 to 1982. She was born in Waterville, Minnesota, April 12, 1895 to Alosi and Rosa (Lenhart) Hoschka. Preceding her in death was her husband Harold, who died in 1980, son Bernard and daughter Enda Mae. Bertha and Harold were married June 1, 1921 in Sacramento, California. She was a designer of hats and Harold was editorial cartoonist for the Sacramento Bee. They moved to Bellingham in 1927 to help his father J. B. Wahl manage Wahl's Department Store and Grand Theater through the depression years. Many nieces and nephews survive her of which; Dan Lindblom and wife Chong of Bellingham, John Riseland and wife Brenda of Ferndale, Terry Wahl and wife Robin of Bellingham, Lucille Krause of Waterville, MN and Mary Haney of Portland, OR. Arrangement by Westford Funeral Home.

WAHL, Orinda M., age 89, 3322 Broadway, Everett, formerly of Bellingham, died Sunday Nov. 18, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 56 years, she was a member of Church of God and is survived by 2 sons, Arnold and daughter-in-law, Mary Wahl of Everson; Orvall and daughter-in-law, Karen of Aberdeen; 4 daughters, Mrs. Hazel and son-in-law Claude Marsh, City; Mrs. Julie and son-in-law Larry Glismann of Portland; Mrs. Elma Frissell of Ventura, Calif.; and Mrs. Verna and son-in-law Roger Stearns of Everett; 19 great grandchildren. Services Friday, Nov. 23, 3 p.m., Jones Funeral Home. Interment Monday, Nov. 26, 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Nov 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WAHL, Raymond, Rev. - A funeral for the Rev. Raymond Wahl of Mountlake Terrace will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Saxon Cemetery. The Rev. Wahl died Sunday, Oct. 1, 1995, in Edmonds. He was 80. Born Feb. 7, 1915 in Fairview, Okla., he graduated from Southwestern Bible College in Enid, Okla. He married Velda Loy Brantner in 1935. The Rev. Wahl was pastor of Acme Assembly of God church for 21 years, then was a pastor at Grace Chapel in Mountlake Terrace. He recently was honored for 50 years of ordination with Assemblies of God. Survivors include his wife of Mountlake Terrace; sons Jon Wahl of Mountlake Terrace and Dr. David Wahl of Kirkland; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Oct 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WAHL, Richard E., passed away peacefully at home in Valley Village, California on August 18,(2001). Born in Bellingham, Washington, on November 13, 1932, Richard graduated from Bellingham High school, attended Western Washington University and graduated from the University of Washington. He was active in drama at all three schools. Richard worked in Seattle at radio stations KOMO and KIRO and later moved to Los Angeles where he spent the next 20 years working as a news reporter and correspondent for American Broadcasting. After retirement Richard taught journalism at California State College, Northridge, inspiring a new generation with his respect for the principles of broadcast news. Richard was married to Donna who loved him for 44 years and will continue to do so. His family: eldest son, Jeffrey and wife, Claudia; daughter Stephanie Lauer and husband, Fritz; son Christopher and wife, Carol; son Jonathan and his wife Tracy and son Nicholas. He had three grandchildren, Ivan, Henry and Skyler Rose. He is also remembered by his brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Robin, his brother Ed, and his aunt, Sue Streubal and her husband Lloyd, all of whom live in Bellingham.

WAITE, Leiutitis, of 2523 Lincoln Street, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, July 15, (1945). Mrs. Waite had been a resident of this community for the past 28 years, and was a member of the First Evangelical Church. Immediate surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Violet Christine Wilson, of Spokane, and Mrs. Grace S. Kortemeier, of Kendrick, Idaho; one granddaughter, Barbara Lee Wilson and three grandsons, Gale and Jerry Rowe Wilson and Paul Kortemeier; four sisters, Mrs. Jennie Roberts, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Tina Davis, Hillsboro, Ore., Mrs. Ollie Thompkins and Mrs. Emma Northrup of Forest Grove, Oregon. Further announcements will be made by the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, July 16, 1945)

WALBERG, Olive Elizabeth, age 89, 2185 Seamount Drive, Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 1994 in a Ferndale nursing home. She was born December 2, 1904 in Atlanta, MO to Charles Byron and Mary Jane Tobler Legoe. A Whatcom County resident for 85 years, she was active in the United Church of Ferndale and the Ferndale Senior Center. Her husband Walter C. Walberg died in October 1981. She is survived by a brother Glen C. Legoe of Larkspur, CA. Memorial services will be Monday, March 14, 2 p.m. at the United Church of Ferndale with Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Mar 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALBERG, Walter G., age 74 of 5775 Golden Eagle Drive, Ferndale, passed away Sunday, October 4, 1981. Walt had been a resident of Ferndale since 1934 and had been raised in Skagit County. He was a retired carpenter and was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. He is survived by his wife Olive E. of Ferndale; 2 brothers, Sigurd of Sedro Woolley; Melvin of Mt. Vernon; 2 brothers-in-law, Claude Robertson of Burlington; Glen C. Legoe of Larkspur, California; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins Thursday, October 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the United Church of Ferndale. Cremation will follow under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Oct 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALDECK, Alonzo W. - Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Alonzo W. Waldeck, 72, of 2722 Cedarwood avenue, who death occurred Friday (April 18, 1947) in a local hospital. Mr. Waldeck had lived in this city five years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist church. He is survived by his widow, Anne, at home; one son, Carl H., and a grandson, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and three sisters, Mrs. Clarinda Marien, in Bellingham; Mrs. Fannie Stauffer, of Muskogee, Okla., and Mrs. Jennie McCleery, of Hastings, Neb. The services were held at 3 p.m. in the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home, Dr. Roy Leslie Smith officiating, and were followed by cremation. Honorary casketbearers were Dewey Hite, Harrison Delahoyde, Cyril Mauler, Ellsworth Smith, George C. Kalberg and Harvey Wood.

WALDO, Brian Lee - Visitation for Brian Lee Waldo, 28, of Nooksack will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Nooksack Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Craig Hardinger officiating. Mr. Waldo died Thursday, April 24, 1997, at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Born Jan. 17, 1969, to Ron and Kay Waldo in Spokane, his family moved to Whatcom County when he was 4. He graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1987. Mr. Waldo served in the U. S. Navy from 1987 to 1993. He was a truck driver for Lynden Door Inc. and a reserve officers for the Sumas Police Department. His hobbies included music, marksmanship, building model trucks and working on his car. Survivors include his parents of Everson, brother Rob Waldo of Everson, sister Sandra Waldo of Portland, Ore., grandmother Adele Jones of Lynden, three nieces, one nephew and other relatives. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

WALDRON, Lloyd – A memorial service for Lloyd Waldron of Blaine will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at United Church of Christ in Blaine. Mr. Waldron died Saturday, April 8, 2000 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. He was 75. Born June 4, 1924, to Thomas and Helen (Rodd) Waldron in Silver Creek Neb., he moved with his family to Sinclair, Wyo., where he attended schools there and in Rawlins, Neb (Wyo?). After graduating from Rawlins High School in 1942, he began working in the lab at the Sinclair Refinery. Mr. Waldron then served in the U.S. Air Force, 22nd Division, 7th Air Reconnaissance during World War II. After the war he returned to the Sinclair Refinery. On Aug. 3, 1955, he married Marilyn Ashmore in Cheyenne, Wyo. In 1970, he was transferred to the Cherry Point refinery. He retired as a dock supervisor from ARCO Products Co in 1984, after working 42 years in various positions. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Frank Waldron of Ferndale, Jerry Waldron of Blaine and Steve Waldron of Anchorage, Alaska; four grandchildren; and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALKEN, Mary Anne - Born December 13, 1922 in Bloomington, Illinois and while growing up there she developed her love of corn bread and corn on the cob. The Lord Jesus called her home March 23, 2009, after a short stay in the hospital. Mom lived independently in her own apartment until her stroke, and she was conversant right up to the last. Her few days in the hospital were spent with her children and grandchildren surrounding her bedside to share their love and remember good times and memories they all had together. Her father, William Blonden, died in 1959 and her mother, Hannah (Gardner) Blonden died in 1937. In October 1938, at age 15, mom and a girlfriend hitchhiked from Illinois across country, arriving safely in Bellingham where she lived with her Aunt and Uncle Frank Blonden until she married. She graduated from Bellingham High School in June 1942 and married her one and only true love, Robert G. Walken June 14, 1942. He predeceased her in death on January 2, 1966. Mom is survived by her 3 children, Gerald D. Walken (wife Ruth) of Renton, Ronald D. Walken (wife Nancy) of Seattle, and Cynthia A. Fleming (husband Mike) of Bellingham, and grandchildren Ryan, Travis, Cory, Sean and Christina (Tina) along with 8 great grandchildren. Her brother William Blonden died May 10, 2002 and brother John A. Jenkins died May 25, 1990. Mom was a member of First Congregational Church since June 1964. She worked for 16 years as a bookkeeper at Yeager's Sporting Goods. She was well known for her many gifts of love and friendship, the delicious food she served, her show stopping yard and especially her extraordinary Christmas cookies. She loved her grandchildren and family, Bible reading, books, baking, crossword puzzles and was an avid Mariners fan. She was a gracious hostess and so full of words of encouragement and strength to all her family and friends. At her request no formal services are to be held. She has requested a family memorial with the scattering of her ashes at Birch Bay, at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALKER, Adrian Melvin - Graveside service for Adrian Melvin Walker, age 35, of 1611 E. Marion, Seattle, will be Thursday May 5 at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Walker passed away Thurs., April 28, 1983 in Marysville. He was beloved father, brother and son of 1 daughter, Sheryl; mother, Mrs. Doris Mae Cypher; 2 brothers, Rodney Walker and Danny Walker, all of Everett. He was a lifetime resident of Everett. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 May 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALKER, Alice, age 36 years, passed away at her home 1708 Washington Street, Sunday, September 27, (1936) following a six months' illness. Mrs. Walker had been a resident here for the past five years, coming here from Hood River, Ore. Surviving relatives are the husband, Frank Walker, Hood River; three daughters, Hazel and Marguerita at home, and Juanita at Hood River, also two sons, Frank and Kenneth Walker at home; one sister, Mary Murray, and two brothers, William and John Scott, at Chilliwack, B.C. The remains are resting at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where funeral services are being arranged to be announced later.

WALKER, Beulah Elizabeth of Lynden died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at the Christian Health Care Center. She was 91. Born Jan. 31, 1907, in Seymour, Tex. to Thomas and Emma (Dunning) Webb, she married John Walker in 1924. She lived in Texas until moving to Lynden in 1989 to be near family. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1966, and six brothers. Survivors include her son John Walker, Jr. of Medina, Texas; daughter Roberta McGrew of Ferndale; sisters Annie Woodall of Mexico City, Mexico, and Ollie Davidson of Kilgore, Texas; eight grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Private services will be held and she will be interred in Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Naches, Texas. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

WALKER, Cathern, aged 69 years, passed away at her home Sunday (Sept. 5, 1943), having been a resident of Ferndale many years. She is survived by her husband, William A. Walker; two sons, Perry Dale, of Ferndale, and Lyle Seat; also a brother, Charles Perry, of Anacortes. Christian Science services will be held at the Monroe Chapel at Ferndale Thursday, September 9, at 2 o'clock. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery.

WALKER, Doris Virginia, age 74 of Bellingham, WA, passed away March 26, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born September 12, 1927 in Exeter, NE, to Edward and Faye (Carson) Heckman. Doris married Richard Walker in Lincoln, NE, in 1950. He preceded her in death October 2000. Survived by her sons Ed Walker of Oakridge, TN, James Walker of Tacoma, WA, a brother Ed Heckman, Jr. of Humboldt, IA, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Public services will not be held at this time. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

WALKER, Eleanor C. - A graveside service for Eleanor C. (Norris) Walker of Sedro-Woolley, formerly of Acme, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Saxon Cemetery near Wickersham. Mrs. Walker died Monday, April 17, 2000, at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. She was 82. Born Jan. 17, 1918, to William and Hannah (Larsen) Norris, she was raised and attended school in Acme and graduated in 1936 from Mount Baker High School. Mrs. Walker worked as a clerk at Clipper Store. On June 21, 1947, she married C. "Bob" Walker in Oak Harbor and they lived in Sedro-Woolley. He died in 1996. Mrs. Walker worked as a nurse's aide at Northern State Hospital and then as a clerk for J.C. Penney Co. Inc. of Sedro-Woolley, where she worked for almost 20 years. She loved working in her garden, growing flowers and camping. She was preceded in death by her brother, Russell Norris. Survivors include sons William Kay of Kelso and Gary Kay of Roseburg, Ore., daughter Karen Walker of Sedro-Woolley stepdaughter Sydna Ostrom of Burien sister Dorothy Cheadle of Burlington eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Lemley Chapel of Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALKER, Gail Louise - A service for Gail Louise Walker of 4833 Seafair Drive, Blaine, will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Walker died Tuesday, March 18, 1997. She was 54. Born Jan. 18, 1943, in Kingston, Canada, she lived in Whatcom County for 18 years. A shipper in the graphics industry, she enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include her husband, Thomas, of the family home; sons Stormy Joe Walker, Richard Walker and Mario Walker, all of Newton, B.C.; daughter Victoria Walker of Blaine; brothers Bob Ashe and Wayne Ashe, both of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; and sisters Darlene Petty and Louella Babbenie, both of Port Coquitlam.

WALKER, Herbert Gordon, age 71, of 4008 Mayne Lane, Ferndale, passed away Tues., August 20, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Walker was born Jan. 14, 1920 in Yakima. He graduated from Washington State College as an architect in 1946. A veteran of WWII, he was a lieutenant with the Combat Engineers. For his efforts during the war, Mr. Walker received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star. In 1948 he entered business as an architect and general contractor in Bellingham; in 1960 he opened his own business, the H. G. Walker Co., where he remained active until his death. Mr. Walker enjoyed boating and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the family home; son Brent and daughter-in-law Cherie and grandchildren Regan and Trevor; son Scott and daughter-in-law Kathy and granddaughter Heather; stepchildren Vanessa Sockolov, and husband Kenny and his grandson Jacob, Georgia Garcia, John S. Marshall and granddaughter Amanda, Caroline Yorkston and husband Matt and granddaughters Adriana and Leah; a brother, Charles Walker and wife Kay of Yakima; a sister Elizabeth Morrow and husband James of Olympia; a sister-in-law, Janet Walker of Tacoma. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

WALKER, Ivan, Jr., of Everett, died December 18, 1997 at the age of 66. He was born January 18, 1931 in Smith Center, Kansas. He has been a resident of the Everett area for 44 years. After Ivan retired with 20 years of service for G.T.E., he sold real estate locally. Ivan and his wife, Janet, had a great love for baseball, traveled the U.S. in their motor home, and enjoyed playing bridge. Since 1989, he worked for the Bellingham Mariners, Bellingham Giants, and Salem-Keizer Volcanoes as the team's radio announcer and public address announcer. He was a past president of the Silver Lake Kiwanis Club. Ivan is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janet Walker; son James & (Elizabeth) Walker of Pullman, WA; son, Jerald & (Lisa) Walker of Keizer, OR; daughter, Jennifer & (Gary) Knudson of Mukilteo; brother, Gene & (Shirley) Walker of Ohio; sister-in-law, Joyce & (John) Fowler of Puyallup; brother-in-law, Nate & (Lois) Holeman of Port Orchard; 5 grandchildren, Tracey Walker of Seattle, Brittany Walker of Everett, Mickey Walker of Keizer, OR, Gary James Knudson and Phillip Knudson both of Mukilteo; and nephews, Chris & Greg Fowler of Puyallup. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park. Ivan's uncle, Reverend Willis Walker of Safford, Arizona will officiate the service. Arrangements entrusted to Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home.

WALKER, Marilyn Anne, formerly a resident of Pleasanton, CA, Point Roberts, WA and most recently of Eugene, OR, died in her sleep on June 16, 2007 at the age of 74 due to complications of Alzheimer's. Marilyn was the daughter of Joseph and Marion Higgs, born April 16, 1933 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Jack, in 1996. She is survived by her sons Greg and his wife Shari of Sparks, NV; Brett of Santa Barbara, CA; and Blake and his wife Jennifer of Eugene, OR; and one granddaughter, her brothers Geoff Higgs of Pender Harbour, B.C.; Barry Higgs of Coquitlam, B.C.; and her sister Eleanor Chapman of Vernon, B.C. A memorial service is pending.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALKER, Thomas Freeman, of Lynden, passed away Tuesday, September 4, (1945) at the age of 87 years. Mr. Walker had been a resident of Lynden for the past six years and was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He leaves to mourn, one son, Enoch P., of Lynden; one grandson, Kenneth Walker, and five great-grandchildren, all of Salem, Oregon. The remains are resting at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden and will be shipped to Salem, Oregon, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 8.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 5, 1945)

WALKER, Verna - Visitation for Verna Walker will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Walker died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, in Oak Harbor. She was 91. Born April 18, 1906, she lived in Everson most of her life. She moved to Coupeville in 1990 and then to Oak Harbor. Mrs. Walker worked for Kale Cannery in Everson for many years. She was active in the Everson community, the Everson Senior Center and was a Presbyterian Church elder. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband of more than 70 years, James, in 1996. Survivors include daughter Mary Tippets of Coupeville, son Glenn Walker of Oak Harbor, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

WALLACE, Carson B. - Funeral services for Carson B. Wallace, 89, of Everson, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Doug Anderson officiating. Wallace died Thursday (Jan. 19, 1984) in Bellingham. He was born in Iowa on Sept. 17, 1894, and lived in Whatcom County for 59 years. He worked in Bellingham shipyards during World War II and later became a self-employed carpenter and farmer. He was known to love refinishing old furniture. He is survived by one daughter, Maxine and husband Burton Germain of Everson; one sister, Mrs. Mary Warner of Spokane; one grandchild, Roger and wife Donna Germain; one great-grandchild and one niece. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Following the funeral, burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jan 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALLACE, Gladys Irene, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at the Alderwood Care Center (April 1, 2002) where she has resided to the past 5 1/2 years. Her two sons, Jim and Paul Wallace and daughter Kay Forsythe survive her. Also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband George and son Mike. Gladys was a life-long resident of Bellingham and was involved in many community organizations thru out her life. These included the Phi Sigma Alpha/Bellingham chapter Rho organization for older women of which she served a president for one year. She was involved with the Red Cross for 10 years and the Handicapped Workshop "Thread the Looms." She was a member of the Birchwood Church on Birchwood Ave. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church on North Garden. She worked at the First Presbyterian Inn, helping in the soup kitchen. She was also involved with the Searchers of the Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for over 30 years. The Family would like to invite all who knew Gladys to attend the memorial service Friday the 5th day of April 2002 at The First Presbyterian Church of North Garden Street at 2 p.m. A reception to follow right after the celebration of her life.

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WALLACE, Lelia Pearl, aged years, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, July 1, (1941) following a long illness. Mrs. Wallace had resided here for the past thirty-eight years and was a member of the First Christian Church and the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving relatives are the husband, John Wallace at home, 1400 Woburn Street; two sons, Robert W., at Mount Vernon, and Orville L., at Winslow, Wash; one daughter, Ruth Petrie at Seattle; three granddaughters, also one brother, William C. Tucker at Enumclaw. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Saturday, July 5, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

WALLACE, Hilda Marguerite - Point Roberts resident Hilda Marguerite Wallace, 93, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 7, 2004 at the Alderwood Park in Bellingham, Washington. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Marina in Point Roberts. Mrs. Wallace was born on December 7, 1910, in Brisbane, Australia to George and Blanche (De Jaunay) Appelbe. Margo graduated from King Edward High School in Vancouver in 1927. She married Sydney Johnstone Wallace on August 3, 1940, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Margo and Syd lived in California, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Ontario over the ensuing years, finally retiring to Point Roberts in 1975. Retirement activities included a garden full of flowers, an active membership in the Tsawwassen Evergreen Garden Club, authoring "In the Garden", a gardening column in the Point Roberts All Point Bulletin, family visits and wonderful cruises to exotic places. Margo is survived by her husband of 64 years, Sydney J. Wallace; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Richard Boysen of Anchorage, Alaska, and Meredith and Bob Schultz of Stamford, Connecticut; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Allie Wallace of Painesville, Ohio; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and her brother Frank Appelbe of West Vancouver, British Columbia.

WALLACE, Marion, age 91, of 1506 F Street, a former nurse at Needhams Hospital, passed away at the local hospital Saturday, Aug. 29, (1970). Mrs. Wallace was born at Ashland, Neb. August 31, 1879 and lived in Nebraska City until moving to Bellingham in 1939. She is survived by one son, Dale Wallace and three daughters, Mrs. George Blake, Mrs. Don Williams and Mrs. Wilbur Ziels, all of Bellingham. And numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment at Bayview Cemetery.

WALLI, Joyce Elaine, age 69, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co., died July 6, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Walli was born May 13, 1928 in Bellingham to Thomas and Edith (Childs) Johnson. She lived for a short time in New York and later in Hawaii. She enjoyed watching Mariners Baseball games. Mrs. Walli leaves to survive her son, Dennis D. Jessop of Bellingham; daughter, Cherrie A. Bergman of Bellingham; brother Delbert E. Johnson of Bellingham; grandchildren, Chad and Rob Bergman and Troy Jessop Swanson. At her request, there will be no public services. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

WALLIN, George H. - Visitation for George H. Wallin of Ferndale will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Triumph Lutheran Church with the Rev. Joel Lohafer officiating, followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Wallin died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998. He was 88. A lifelong resident of Ferndale, he worked for Brooks Lumber Co. for many years and retired in 1971. Mr. Wallin was a member of Triumph Lutheran Church. Survivors include his sister, Ella Wallin of Bellingham; and many other relatives, including nieces Hanna Radonski of Deming and Peggy Chapman of Bellingham.

WALLING, Rose M., 97, formerly of 1507 D St., died Tuesday (Sept. 18, 1990) at Alderwood Convalescent Center, where she had lived for several years. She was born Rose Pack on Oct. 16, 1892, in Toledo, Wash., to Grant and Nancy Ellen Pack. She grew up in Whatcom County and lived here most of her life. She attended Laurel Elementary School. A homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, cleaning and cooking. Survivors include three sisters, Etoile Cook and Lauretta Harris, both of Bellingham, and Linnie Kittrell of Mesa, Ariz., and numerous nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no services. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle.

WALRATH, Mildred Elizabeth - Daughter of Harold and Elizabeth Seelye. Memorial Services will be held at New Life Fellowship Church, 810 E. Pole Road, Lynden, WA. on Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Internment will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lynden, WA. on Monday, October 28, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. She is survived by her three daughters: Shelley Elizabeth Karsnok, Debora Lynne Kludasch, Kimberly Diane Walrath and four grandchildren. Mili was an inspiration to her many family members and friends. She loved to write and wrote 22 childrens books. She graduated from Bellingham High School Class of 1947 and earned an Associate Degree at Smith College.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALROD, Philip "Phil" of Blaine passed away at his residence at the age of 83 on Friday, April 8, 2005. He was born May 1, 1921 in Carlisle, PA. Phil was a retired health care management consultant, a graduate of Northwestern University. He was known for editing the first test of "Hospital Personnel Management" after graduation. His consulting took him to five continents. During WWII he served as a cryptographer at Army Air Force General Claire Chennault's Kunming headquarters in Yunnan, China. After the war he became a pilot and in 1962 he married Dory. They moved to St. Helens, OR where they lived for 30 years on their ranch until her death four years ago. Phil moved to Blaine to be closer to friends in the area. An avid sailor and boat builder, he was an active sea scout leader for many years. He sailed the trimaran he built from San Francisco to Oregon. At his request there will be no service. His remains were donated to the Department of Bio Structures School of Medicine at the University of Washington. Arrangements by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Apr 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALSER, Helen K., died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in Marysville. She was 76. A private wake to honor her memory is planned, but there will be no services at her request. Mrs. Walser was born Feb. 28, 1921, in Blaine to William and Nora Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Walser, and son, Harold G. Walser. Survivors include daughter Doris McKinney of Spokane; son Don Walser of Marysville; good friend and companion Clark E. Erickson of Marysville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Purdy & Walters with Cassidy of Everett.
(From The Bellingham Herald Friday, January 22, 1999, A5) Submitted by Dianne Bird

WALSER, Herbert L. - Visitation for Herbert L. Walser of Mount Vernon will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Skip Lane officiating. Burial will be in Hawthorne Memorial Park. Mr. Walser died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997. He was 72. Born April 3, 1924, to David and Ilkie Walser in Blaine, he graduated from Blaine High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the South Pacific until 1945. Mr. Walser married Beverly Rothlisberg on Sept. 10, 1948, in Portland, Ore. He received a bachelor's degree in business and a master's degree in education from Western Washington University. Mr. Walser began his teaching career in Mount Vernon in 1954 and became principal at Jefferson, Lincoln and Laventure schools, retiring in 1984. He was supervisors of Mount Vernon School District's transportation department for four years. He and his wife operated Walser Farms, specializing in blueberries. Mr. Walser enjoyed fishing, hunting and bird watching. A life member of the National Education Association, he also was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mount Vernon Elks Lodge No. 1604, Washington Education Association and the Retired Teachers Association. Mr. Walser was preceded in death by a brother, Donald. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Karlen Walser and David Walser, both of Burlington, and Mark Walser of Cleveland; daughter Margaret Baunach of Bellingham; and six grandchildren.

WALSH, Elaine F., of Lynden, died at Bellingham Health Care on Friday, May 24, 2002 at the age of 85. A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden on Friday, May 31 at 3 p.m. with Father Steve Sallis officiating. Burial will be in the Lynden Cemetery following service. Arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALSH, Ronald Eugene "Ron" passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 16, 2003, at St. Joseph Hospital, where he was surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Bellingham on Nov. 27, 1933 to Robert and Sigridur (Stephanson) Walsh. He lived his whole life in Blaine. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Robert Harold Walsh; brother, Lawrence Robert Walsh; granddaughter, Emily Wilder and grandson, Christopher Ronald Walsh. He is survived by his wife, Lois Eileen (White) Walsh; daughters, Theresa & husband Rod Parks and Tammy Wilder; sons, Robert Walsh, Norman & wife Melissa Walsh and Chris Walsh; mother, Sigridur Walsh; sister, Susan & husband Harvey St. Clair; brother Richard & wife Rebecca Walsh; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A family graveside service will be held Thurs., Nov. 20, 11 a.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 702 "G" St., Blaine. Rev. Dennis Wildermuth will be officiating.

WALSTON, Helen R. - At her request, there will be no services for Helen R. Walston of Bellingham. Mrs. Walston died of natural causes Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, in Bellingham. She was 90. Born March 1, 1909, to Albert J. and Angela M. (O'Neil) Ross in Bellingham, she had lived in Bellingham her entire life. Mrs. Walston earned a master's degree in education from Western Washington University. On Aug. 25, 1927, she married Virgil Smith Walston in Vancouver, B.C. He died in July of 1992. Mrs. Walston was a retired teacher and a member of Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed reading and playing the piano. Her son Michael Walston died previously. Survivors include daughters Fran Dennis and Judith Dougherty, both of Palm Desert, Calif. son Robert Walston of Bellingham sister Jeanne Chevalier of Bellingham brother J. Alan Ross of Bellingham 11 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home of Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALSTON, Kenneth Leroy - A memorial service for Kenneth Leroy Walston will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Light and Life Christian Fellowship with the Rev. Greg Kanehen officiating. Mr. Walston died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 57. Born July 5, 1940, to Ralph and Hulda Stroebel Walston in Colville, he graduated from high school there in 1958. Mr. Walston served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. A school custodian for many years, his hobbies included electronics, gardening photography and taping PBS programs for missionary education in Haiti. Mr. Walston was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, in April. Survivors include sister JoAnn Walston of Haiti and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

WALSTON, Virgil S., 83, of Indio, Calif., died Monday, July 13, 1992. Private family services were held at Mr. Walston's request. Mr. Walston was born Oct. 18, 1908, in Nebraska. He married Helen Ross Aug. 25, 1928 in Vancouver, B.C. He lived in Whatcom County most of his life. He was the retired owner of Walston Realty in Bellingham and was a former president of the Bellingham/Whatcom County Board of Realtors. His son Michael Walston, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Helen Walston of Palm Desert, Calif; daughters Fran Dennis and Judith Dougherty, both of Palm Desert; son Robert Walston of Juneau, Alaska; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jul 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALSTROM, Richard Arvid, age 32, of 2284 Yew St., Bellingham, passed away Wed. Sept. 5, 1990. Born October 22, 1957 in Portland, OR., he was a 1976 Sehome High School graduate; U. of W. graduate; attended WSU; received Business Administration degree with major in Finance from U. of W. Supervisor at Win's Drive-In. Enjoyed baseball, football and wrestling at Sehome High School; golfing, and fishing and spending time at the family summer home on Orcas Island. Survived by his parents, Thomas and Marylue Walstrom of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Kim Rosenkilde of Bellingham, Linda Hicks and husband Dan of Lynden, Kristina Ferry and husband Pat of Bellingham; brother, Kevin Walstrom and wife Nancy of Bellingham; grandmothers, Winnifred Easterly and husband Don of Blaine, Violet Henifin of Bellingham; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services Mon. Sept. 10, 12:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, with Gary Graffwallner, Pastor, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, officiating. Jones Funeral Home.

WALTERS, Leon Lex, of 2824 N. Nugent Road, Lummi Island, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1993, at his home. He was 75. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lummi Island Congregational church with ritualistic service by Ferndale Lodge No. 264 F & AM. Mr. Walters was born Feb. 3, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., to Lex and Madge Walters. The family moved to the Los Angeles area in 1920, where he later met Ruth Marie Wallen in 1935. they were married in Yuma, Ariz., on March 3, 1940. Mr. Walters worked as a law enforcement officer for 40 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, California Highway Patrol and United Airline. He graduated from Sacrament State University in 1958, where he was a member of Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. He later attended University of Santa Clara Law School. He moved to Lummi Island for his retirement in 1982. Mr. Walters was a member of Ferndale Lodge No. 264 F&AM, Ben Ali Shrine in Sacramento, and California Association of Highway Patrolmen. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Penelope Swenson of Tehachapi, Calif; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

WALSTON, Janice Marie - A memorial service for Janice Marie Walston of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Light and Life Christian Fellowship with the Rev. Greg Kanehen officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Denver. Mrs. Walston died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 55. Born May 1, 1941, to Leonard and Regina Monckton Roach in Denver, she moved to Bellingham in 1983. She worked for Bellingham Health Care and Rehabilitation Center for 11 years. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, of Bellingham; her mother and stepfather, Regina and Otto Ledgerwood of Evanston, Wyo.; sisters Janet Sessions, Kathleen Groth and Nancy Slaugh, all of Evanston, Rosemary Smith and Linda Noblett, both of Springfield, Mo., and Jacquelyn Vance of Marshfield, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WALTON, Ella June of Bellingham died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, at Sunrise-Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she lived the last 26 years. She was 81. A dedication of her grave will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2925 James St. Miss Walton was born May 22, 1917, to Margaret E. Tolman and Alfred F. Anderson in Aspen, Wyo. After the death of her father, she lived with her mother and stepfather, John D. Walton, until her mother died in 1974. She lived in the Agate Bay area for many years before moving to Alaska and then back to Bellingham. She enjoyed handcrafts, artwork, her collection of stuffed animals and dolls, attending workshop classes, reading Bible stories, attending church and singing hymns. Survivors include brother Victor Anderson of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and many extended family members. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTON, Margaret B., age 83 of 2309 North Shore Rd., passed away at a local nursing home August 20. Mrs. Walton has been a resident of Bellingham for the past 17 years, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are 2 sons, Victor Anderson, Chico, Cali; William Capp, Marblemount; 1 daughter, June Walton, Bellingham; 1 brother Mondell Tollman (sic), Winstone, Ore; 2 sisters, Alice Campbell, Murray, Utah; and LaPrelle Armon of Provo, Utah. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Gene Hatch officiating, Friday, August 23 at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WAMBSGANS, Lester W., age 97, passed away March 12, 2005 in Bellingham. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tues. March 15 at 11 a.m. with Masonic Services by Bellingham Bay Lodge #44. A reception will follow across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway. Burial will be in Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale.

WAMPLER, Donald "Ray" of 9710 Harvey Road, Blaine, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997, at his home. He was 73. He was born July 24, 1924, in Lynden to Harold and Dora (Caza) Wampler. He married Virginia L. Baker in Blaine on April 11, 1946. Mr. Wampler was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. He graduated from Blaine High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Wampler worked as a master dowser for major oil explorations and dowsed the first water well at Point Roberts for its water district. He also is a retired real estate broker. He was a member of the Blaine Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Mason-Dowser Society of America. His hobbies included woodworking and drawing. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lois Jeanne Wampler. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of the family home; three daughters, Vicky R. Reid of Bellingham, Wendy A. Wampler of Birch Bay and Peggy L. Dohner of Blaine; six grandchildren; two brothers, Wesley C. Wampler of Woodland and David Wampler of Glencoe, Ala.; 12 nieces and nephews; and many other relatives. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Donald E. Walter, Emeritus, United Church of Christ, Blaine, and Ann Wahlers officiating. A coffee hour will follow in the Whatcom Room. Services are under the direction of Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

WARBUS, Craig J. - Requiem mass for Craig J. Warbus, 24, 3395 Lummi Shore Rd., will be offered at 10 a.m.Saturday in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He was killed Wednesday in a traffic accident. A life resident of the Lummi Community, he was a member of the church, the Independent Order of Foresters, and Bellingham Metal Trades Council. He was a crane operator at Intalco. Survivors include the widow, Virginia; two daughters, Jess and Kareena and son Matthew, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Warbus Sr. of Ferndale; 10 sisters, Freda Abrego of Houston, Tex., Joan Lavelle of Pomona, Calif., Rose Edwards and Bernadette Hayward of Marietta, Adriene Charles of Port Angeles, Josephine Charlie of Bellingham, Cecile Fowler of Yakima, Alma Warbus, Cynthia Warbus and Joyce Piel of Ferndale; two brothers Ward Simmonds of Bellingham and Floyd Warbus Jr. of Bellingham. Christian Prayer services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Edward M., Jr. - A vigil prayer service for Edward M. Warbus Jr., who died Tuesday (Sept. 16, 1986) in Bellingham, will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jack Buckalew as celebrant. Burial will be in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mr. Warbus, 64, was born April 10, 1922, in Bellingham, and was a lifetime resident of the Lummi Indian Reservation. He lived at 2881 Kwina Road, No. 8. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Survivors include a sister, Viola Wilson of the Lummi Reservation; a brother, Floyd Warbus of Ferndale; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

WARBUS, Elaine Elenor "Lane" - Born Jan. 17, 1953 in Bellingham, WA. Passed away July 9, 2002 in Bellingham, WA. Rosary on Friday, July 12, 2002 at the Jerns Funeral Home, located at 800 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham, at 7:00 p.m. with Father Emilio Gonzalez officiating. Viewing only on Saturday July 13, 2002 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Lummi Wexliem Community Building. Funeral Service on Saturday, July 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wexliem Community Building with Father Tim Sauer (Catholic Services). Laid to rest at the Lummi Cemetery with her husband Doug Jefferson, with lunch following at the Wexliem Community Building. Lane is survived by her stepfather Ron Olson, daughter Miranda Jefferson (Joe James), sister Jackie Julius Sr., brothers Tom Warbus II and Tony Olsen, grandson Felix Jefferson and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Floyd Francis, age 74, of 4435 Haxton Way, Ferndale passed away at home Sat., Aug. 15, 1987. He wasa resident of Lummi Reservation his entire life, a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, and he retired from Intalco Aluminum Corp. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle V. Warbus of the family home; sons, Ward Simmonds and Floyd Warbus Jr. of Lummi; daughters, Freda Abrego of Lummi, Rose Lane of Bellingham, Joyce Piel of Lummi, Bernadette Hayward of Lummi, Adrianne Charles of Port Angeles, Josephine James and Alma Charles of Bellingham, Cecile Sanchez of Olympia, Cindy Warbus of Lummi; 42 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Viola Warbus Wilson; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Prayer service will be held Tues., Aug. 18, 7 p.m. at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wed., Aug. 19, 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with Father Jack Buckalew as Celebrant. Burial at Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Aug 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Isabelle Simmonds Sti't Molh, 81, of Lummi died Saturday, July 8, 1995, at home following an extended illness. Recitation of the rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday and a funeral at 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility with the Rev. Patrick McDermott officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Cemetery. Mrs. Warbus was born Nov. 7, 1913, to Philip and Matilda (Williams) Francis in North Vancouver, B.C. and moved to Lummi as an infant. She married Floyd Warbus on Oct. 10, 1942. She enjoyed arts and rafts, bingo and traveling, having done so throughout the world. Mrs. Warbus was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 15, 1987; daughters Edna Simmonds, Joan Simmonds Laville and Jeanette Warbus; sons Louis Simmonds, Lloyd Warbus and Craig Warbus; and sister Dorcas Francis Warbus. Survivors include daughters Freda Simmons Albrego, Bernadette Mae Ann Hayward, Alma Jefferson and Cindy L. Warbus, all of Bellingham, Rose Warbus, Joyce Tommy and Adrianne Charles, all of Ferndale, Josephine Warbus of Seattle and Cecile Sanchez of Nisqually; sons Ward Christopher Simmonds of Bellingham and Floyd Francis Warbus Sr of Ferndale; four nephews, including Richard Warbus of Bellingham; 48 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jul 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Janus Eugene, born May 31, 1987, in Bellingham, WA passed away suddenly on June 10, 2006 in Abbotsford, British Colombia. He grew up on the Lummi Nation and attended Ferndale schools. Janus worked in maintenance for Lummi Head Start. He loved spending time with his family and traveling up to Canada to visit the Malloway Family. A devoted Seahawks and Mariners fan, Janus also enjoyed going hunting. He will be greatly missed by the many that he touched. He'll always be remembered for his loving and caring heart towards others. Janus is survived by his mother Loreen (Louis) Warbus, sisters Patricia (Anthony Sr.) Warbus, Amanda Boure, and Clarissa Boure, daughter Kailani Reyes, son Zachery Williams-Warbus, Nieces LaTiciyah Warbus, Marionna Joe, Nephew Anthony Joe Jr., best friend Mariann Johnson, grandparents Robert and Geraldine Lane, great-grandmother Ann Humphreys, aunties Jan (Christian) Warbus-Holmes, Judy Warbus, Kelly (Jack) Warbus, Bobby (Darren) Olsen, Larissa (Tony) Lane, Lalita (Charles) Lane, and Crystal Lane and numerous other relatives and friends. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday June 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Building, Lummi Nation. A funeral service will then follow on Thursday June 15, at 10:00 a.m. also at Wexliem with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Kenneth L., 26, Marietta, found dead in his car over a 90-foot embankment off Lummi Shore Road Thursday, (Oct. 19, 1972) was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, the Lummi Education Committee and had been a member of the Lummi Tribal police. He is survived by his widow, Geraldine; four daughters, Loreen, Jan, Judy and Kelly at home; his mother, Mrs. Leona Lane; five sisters, Rachel Lorenz, Roberta, Daisy Nona and Leona Lane; three brothers Robert and Darvene Lorenz and Frank Lane; and a step-brother, Robert Lane, all of Marietta. Prayer services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale. Requiem mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Oct 1972) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Melvin James, age 41, of Marietta passed away Sat. Dec. 1, (1973). Mr. Warbus was a lifetime resident of the Lummi Reservation and a member of the St. Joachim's Catholic Church and is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Margaret Phair, of Marietta; 2 sisters Mrs. Leona Lane of Marietta; and Mrs. Viola Wilson, Lummi Shore Road, 2 brothers, Floyd of Lummi, Edward of Marietta. Prayer services will be held in Moles Funeral Chapel, Monday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m.; Requiem mass will be offered by Rev. Father Peter Duggan Tuesday Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. in St. Joachims Catholic Church. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Dec 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Monica - Graveside services in the Lummi Cemetery were held Tuesday morning for Monica Bonita Warbus, 6-months-old girl who died Sunday. The infant was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warbus of Marietta. The Rev. Joseph Dakin officiated at the service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Apr 1957) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Thomas Robert - Requiem Mass for Thomas Robert Warbus, 25, of Marietta, who was shot to death Friday (Oct. 10, 1958) night on Lummi Reservation, will be offered Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church by the Rev. Joseph Dakin. Rosary will be said at Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mr. Warbus had been a lifelong resident of Lummi Reservation and was a member of St. Joachim's parish. Relatives include his wife, Benita; three daughters and one son; and four brothers and two sisters. Burial will be in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 1958) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARBUS, Thomas Robert II, age 47, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2003 in Bellingham. He was born on November 6, 1955 to Benita (Miranda) and Thomas Robert Warbus in Bellingham, Washington. Thomas enjoyed traveling, especially with the Lummi Elders and bingo. He fished on the Nooksack River and was a member of the Nooksack Tribe. He lived with mom Annie Fields and Elliott Billy for many years. He is survived by six children, Thomas Warbus III and wife Cisca, Naomi Puente, Ashley Kinney, Teri, Darryl and Diane Warbus three sisters, Jackie Julius Sr., Tina Brightwell and Janet Johnnie one brother, Tony Olsen three grandchildren, Eliana, Thomas IV and Brianna numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. An evening service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nooksack Community Building. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. also in the Nooksack Community Building with the burial at Lummi Cemetery following.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARD, Donald Henry passed on peacefully on March 17, (St. Patrick's Day) 2007. Born May 19, 1921 in McAuley, Manitoba, the second youngest son of Reverend Walter and Synthia Ward, he was predeceased by his brothers, Jack, Jim, Dick and sister Muriel. He is survived by his only remaining sibling, Dorothy McEachren, 93 of Creston, B.C. His memory will be honored by his three children – Barry (Myrna), Maureen and Kirk (Lucille); his six grandchildren – Karyn, Tonya, Debby, Jamie, Steven and Lindsay – and his three great-grandchildren – Mason, Cory and Megan. There will be no service, as by his request. A special mention of appreciation to the staff and residents of Concord by the Sea, and the third floor residents and staff of Weatherby Pavilion, for their care and comfort of Don in his final months. He was happiest when waltzing with a beautiful woman in his arms, to the sounds of a big band orchestra. He may have veiled his sensitivity with his recently adopted phrase "whatever," but he had a big heart, liked a laugh and was a hard worker all his life. He will be sorely missed. "Dance Forever With The Stars, Dad"
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARD, John Langdon – Interment for John Langdon Ward of Bellingham will be in Massachusetts. Mr. Ward died Friday, July 7, 2000 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was 89. Born Sept 25, 1911 to Alexander Ladd and Caroline (Dudley) Ward in New York City, he graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Harvard University in Massachusetts. Mr. Ward married Ruth Page. Mr. Ward worked for the Department of State and managed many clinics for doctors in medical schools in Boston, New Haven, Conn., and Richmond, Va. He loved sailing, swimming, birding, camping and poetry. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Leslie Ward Rossiter of San Diego; sons Richard Miles Ward of Bellingham and Peter Langdon Ward of Jackson, Wyo.; and six grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARD, Leona A., formerly of Whatcom County, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997, in Vancouver, Wash. She was 90. Born May 11, 1907, to Sam and Mary Taylor in Filer, Idaho, she married John Ward July 17, 1924, in Prosser. Mrs. Ward moved to Whatcom County in 1934 and operated a farm with her husband. She moved to Vancouver in 1990. Mr. Ward was a member of Laurel Community Baptist Church, Bellingham First Baptist Church, Vancouver First Baptist Church, Laurel Grange and Hazel Dell Grange in Clark County. She enjoyed music, flowers and children. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1982, infant son John, and sisters Mabel Smith and Marga Arnold. Survivors include daughters Marilyn Baily of Vancouver and Verne Lee Benjamin of Mount Vernon, sister Frances Holt of Bellingham, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces.

WARDEN, Viola A. - Graveside services for Viola A. Warden, 75, of 4000 Flynn St. will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Warden died Monday (Nov. 7, 1988) at home in her sleep. Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Lenhart and Sharon Aughe, both of Bellingham; two brothers, Elmo James and Eugene James, both of Seattle; two stepsons, Robert Warden of Seattle and Russel Warden of Placerville, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson,

WARDROP, Clayton, age 86, passed away June 27, 2009 in Glendale, CA. He was born in Bellingham on September 24, 1922 to John E. and Katherine (Szymanski) Wardrop. He was a life time golfer and absolutely loved the game, but most important to Clayton was the people around him. He was a "jack of all trades," and spent years as a bowling alley automated pin setter mechanic. He was a member of the local Moose Lodge. He is survived by daughter Linda (Donald LaFavor) Huffman, step-daughters Phyllis (Lyle) Mydland, Vera (Jim) Casper and Carol Brinar, granddaughter Sarah (Stephen) Winfield and their two sons, brother Loren Wardrop, sister Jan Williams and a loving extended family. A Celebration of Clayton's Life with reception will be held at Westford's Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway on Fri. July 24th at 1 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARDROP, Madelyn Ann, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home, April 7, 2005. She was born October 13, 1921 in Republic, MI. Having lived most of her younger years in Bismarck, ND, she moved to Bellingham in the 1980's to be closer to her two daughters. Here she met Clayton Wardrop who loved and cared for her. They married on November 26, 1984. She took up golf when she was 60 and with the help of her two daughters had the MVP golf tournament for many years. Her main love was cooking and gardening. There was always a pot of coffee on and a round table discussion with the "Queen Bee." She is survived by: Her loving husband of 20 years John "Clay" Wardrop. three daughters: Vera Casper of Bellingham; Phyllis Mydland and husband Lyle of Bellingham; Carol Brinar and husband Ty, Laramie, WY; step-daughter Linda Huffman of Tjunga, CA and son-in-law Frank Cullinan of Billings, MT; three Sisters: Margie Kaiser of Bismarck, ND; Laura Mae Jiras of Baldwin, ND; Maria Reed of Missoula, MT and one brother Charles Magnuson of Richland, WA. Madelyn was the Grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. We will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, a sister, a brother and two grandchildren. A Celebration of Madelyn's Life will be held at Westford's Broadway Hall on Wed April 20, 2005 at 1 p.m. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

WARE, Ruth passed away in Ellensburg, WA, on November 16, 2003. She was 94 years old. Ruth was born on May 31, 1909, in Seattle, WA, the first child of Arthur and Jennie Johnson Anderson, immigrants from Sweden. She was a local resident for 60 years. Ruth was fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel to Sweden to meet her relatives. Ruth was pre-deceased by her husband of 57 years, Walter Ware; brothers Bertil, John Martin, Harold, Arthur, and Carl, and sister Evelyn. Survivors include her daughters Martha Simon and Viola Garrison-Cota, both of Ellensburg, WA; sister-in-law Kathleen Taylor of Brier, WA; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth enjoyed singing, music, gardening, sewing for her family, and crocheting. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

WARFIELD, George Ward (age 101) passed away October 7, 2010 in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Grass Valley, OR on August 22, 1909 to George Otis and Alma Marie (Madsen) Warfield and grew up in eastern WA. George served in the Navy, in the South Pacific during WWII. He retired from Boeing. George and his wife, Bea (Fletcher) were longtime, active members of Boulevard Park Presbyterian Church. Predeceased by Bea, he is survived by their three children; Patricia (Byron) Ehle of Victoria, B.C., Michael of Methow and Mary Culbertson of Lummi Island, and his brother Robert of Gig Harbor. George and Bea had eight grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom they loved and were loved by. A private family service is planned.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Oct 2010) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARING, Marydean - Retired homemaker Marydean Waring, 70, of 214 Second St., Lynden, died Sunday (Aug. 11, 1991) at Sehome Park Care Center in Bellingham. She was born to Albin and Elladean Hovde on March 27, 1921 in Sumas. She lived most of her life in Whatcom County. Mrs. Waring managed The Palms restaurant and tavern in Birch Bay in the late 1950s. She also was co-owner of Custer Tavern from 1949 to 1956. She enjoyed knitting, crafts and her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Tonia McDonald of Custer; two brothers, Lewis Hovde of Bellingham and Albin Hovde of Glendale, Ariz.; a sister Arvilla Thomson of Blind Bay, B.C.; five granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her ex-husband, Tony Winski, also survives her. A son Loren Dean Richardson died in February. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Greenacres Funeral Home with the Rev. Betsy Seeger officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARK, Roy L., age 82, of Bellingham, passed away Monday, June 6, 2005. Roy was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on July 10, 1922, to Clyde and Clara (Piozet) Wark. He attended Western Washington State College where he was a member of the Vikings basketball and track teams. He was named to the Western Washington University All-Century Basketball Team in 2000. Following college, Roy played professional basketball with the Bellingham Fircrest Professional Basketball Team. The Fircrest played other professional teams from as far away as Baltimore (Baltimore Bullets) and around the Northwest (Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima and Portland), and down the west coast into California. Roy competed in exhibition games against the Harlem Globetrotters. A avid golfer and bowler, Roy was elected to the Whatcom County's Bowler's Hall of Fame. Roy served many years as Bar Manager of the Leopold Hotel Casino Room and Lounge Manager of the Bellingham Yacht Club. He was a member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club and the First Presbyterian Church. Roy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gertie (Starkenburg); children, Bev and Larry Marshall, Margie and Gary Hovde, Roy and Darla Wark, Joel and Sandy Wark, and Susan and Jim Kaemingk, Jr.; sister Helen Burgoyne of Castle Rock; and ten grandchildren, Brenna, Brad, Brant, Bryan, Blake, Brinn, Desirae, Tess, Carter, and Kaylena. Preceding Roy in death were his infant son, Douglas; infant granddaughter, Arden; and sisters, Betty Sweet and Beverly Yado. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 9, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home.

WARMINK, Albert - Visitation for Albert Warmink of Lynden will be from 2 to 9 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Second Christian Reformed Church. The Rev. Bob Tigchelaar will officiate and the Rev. Cornelius Rientjes will participate. Mr. Warmink died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center. He was 83. Born April 10, 1914, to Gerrit and Elsie Snyder Warmink in Medicine Hat, Alberta, he grew up there and married Janet Roosma June 15, 1938, in Monarch, Alberta. Mr. Warmink moved to the Lynden area in the 1940s. He operated a farm and Al's Beef Sales in Lynden and worked in car and furniture sales, including for DeWitt's Furniture. He was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church, where he sang in the choir, and was a charter member of the Puget Sound Antique Tractor Association in Lynden and of an antique tractor club in Chilliwack, B.C. Mr. Warmink enjoyed fishing and traveling. He was preceded in death by sisters Bertha Schiebout and Elsie Townsend. Survivors include his wife; son Gary Warmink of Georgetown, Texas; daughters Arlene Lizza and Annette Maberry, both of Lynden, Audrey Snapper of Nooksack and Arenda Hovde of Bellingham; brothers Maarten Warmink of Ferndale, John Warmink of Lethbridge, Alberta, and Gerrit Warmink of Nobleford, Alberta; sister Marie Brown of Lethbridge; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

WARNER, Arthur Richard, Sr. passed away peacefully at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon on Oct. 30, 1997 after a second battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. Art was born to Charles and Amanda (Dragoo) Warner, November 26, 1925 in a sod house on the prairies surrounding Lodgepole, South Dakota. After living in both South Dakota and New York, he met his wife Carmen in Poulsbo, WA. They married at Scandia in 1947 and celebrated their 50th anniversary in May. Art retired from Puget Sound Power & Light in 1988 after 38 years of service. Art and Carmen, along with their six children moved from Bremerton to Bellingham in 1957. They settled in Mt. Vernon in 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Esther of New York and brother Francis of Seattle. Art is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carmen of the family home. Two daughters, Cheri Warner-Friend and husband Mark of Seattle, Debi Miller and husband Dean of Port Orchard and four sons, Arthur R. Jr. and wife Kristine of Newhalem, Tom and wife Jean of Bellingham, Bob and wife Patty of Mt. Vernon, Ed and wife Jeannette of Lawson, Missouri. Four sisters, Mary Stuit of Miles City, MT, Lois Sanford of Davenport, NY, Ruby Swantak of Shelton and Charlotte Barker of Bremerton. One brother, Bill Warner of Los Angeles, CA. Fifteen grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Art loved working with his hands both in this (sic) workshop and in his flower and vegetable garden. It was not uncommon for him to buy a new tool, tear it apart and rebuild it better than the original. He loved reading everything and enjoyed discussing any subject. While healthy, Art and his wife traveled across the country numerous times visiting family and friends. Most of all, Art loved his family. They were the joy of his life. A memorial service will be held at Kern Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon on Nov. 4, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. followed by an open house at the family residence.

WARNER, Charles P. - A celebration in memory of Charles P. Warner will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at his home. Mr. Warner died at home Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998. He was 54. Born March 3, 1943 to Harry and Marie Warner in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Warner worked as a drywaller and carpenter, most recently for Strengholt Construction Co. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, picking mushrooms and outdoor cooking. Survivors include his companion, Mary; children Lisa, Ron, heath and Shawn; sister Alisa; two grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

WARNER, Dorothy M. - A memorial service for Dorothy M. Warner of Bellingham will be at noon Sunday at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Warner died Friday, May 19, 2000, in Bellingham. She was 98. Born March 13, 1902, to Frederick and Flora (Metcalf) Hill in north Baltimore, Ohio. She was a Whatcom County resident for 69 years. Mrs. Warner was a member of First Baptist Church and Whatcom Writers Club. Her husband, Dudley Warner, died previously. Her brother Harold Hill died in 1980. Survivors include son John Warner of Hagerstown, Md., daughter Jessie Salisbury of South Lyndeboro, N.H., sister Ruth Duncan Westover of Bellingham, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two nieces.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARNER, Phyllis Ann was born on August 28, 1941, in Yonkers, NY to Frank and Annabelle (Foley) Granger, and was the oldest of five children, including James, Frank, Ann and Tom Granger. She was the mother of three sons (James, Charles, and Matthew Warner) and the stepmother of four others (Ben, Peter, Tom and Zach Nethercot). Phyllis returned to college while her children were still quite young and, upon graduation from Northern Arizona University, she entered into the workforce prepared to excel in anything she tried. Beginning as a secretary-editor, she eventually moved into the hotel industry and it was there that she laid the ground for what became her final calling as vice president for travel and event management in a rapidly expanding young company. In her capacity there, Phyllis crafted good, solid jobs for the people assigned to her. She took good care of them, and those who worked for her there remember her well. She was later forced into an early retirement by the onset of a deadly auto-immune condition which she nonetheless fought valiantly for 20 years. Fourteen years ago, Phyllis and her husband, Arthur (Ned) Nethercot, moved to Bellingham for a new life which brought with it many wonderful new friends. She drew her family around her and did her best to spoil the children of her children while she and Ned became solid members of their community and made good use of their time dining, traveling, and immersing themselves in the world of tennis both on court and off. Phyllis always believed that happiness was a choice, and she always chose on the side of life. She leaves behind a congregation of family and friends who will always love her dearly. Neither she nor her example will ever be forgotten.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARNER, Richard Harold - A gathering in memory of Richard Harold Warner will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the family home, 2090 Timen Road, Everson. Mr. Warner died at home Thursday, Aug. 28, 1997. He was 54. Born June 9, 1943, to Jesse and Phyllis Norderum Warner in Bellingham, he graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1961. He married Sue Perry on Aug. 20, 1966, in Burien. A Vietnam War veteran, Mr. Warner served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1970. He was a member of the Sumas Legion. He worked as a back hoe operator for farmers and water associations in Whatcom County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Brad Warner of Everson, Brett Warner of Sumas and Ryan Warner of Blaine; sister Bea Coglianese of Everson; and his mother of Everson. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

WARREN, Texas Craig, age 82, passed on Feb 17, 2005. He was preceded in death by wife Betty Jane Warren. He is survived by children: Janet & John Crews of Sun Valley, ID, Mark & Christa Warren of Bellingham, three grandchildren, Daniel, Melissa, and Christopher Warren of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Mar 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WARRINGTON, Donald Gene of Hardtner, Kan., passed away on July 14, 2001. He was 59. Mr. Warrington was born on Sept. 22, 1941 to Harry and E. Pauline Warrington in Kiowa, Kan. He graduated from Kiowa High School. He was a truck driver for Wilder Construction Co. of Everson. Donald lived in Washington for 37 years and moved back to Hardtner, Kan., in 1999. He was a member of the Harley Davidson Club. Donald is survived by a son, Justin Warrington of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; six brothers, Ronald Warrington of Howard, Kan., David Warrington of Larned, Kan., and Russel Warrington, Monte Warrington, Robert Warrington and Jerry Warrington, all of Hutchinson, Kan.; two sisters, Ruth Ann Hawkins of Wichita, Kan., and Carol Weidkamp of Gardnerville, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Larry. Memorial services were held Saturday at the United Methodist Church of Hardtner with Rev. Elizabeth Kirkwood officiating. Arrangements are by Fisher Funeral Home of Kiowa, Kan.

WARWICK, Olga - Memorial services for Olga Warwick, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church in Bellingham, with the Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating. She will be cremated at Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Warwick, of 5864 Vista Drive, Ferndale, died Monday (July 2, 1990) at her home. She was a Whatcom County resident for 54 years. She was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Murdo, SD. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Bellingham and the Ferndale Senior Center. She was employed at Visiting Nurse Home Health Care as a chore worker. Survivors include her husband Eugene; daughters Lorraine Hunter of Bellingham and Karen Valich of Bellingham; sons tom Warwick of Lummi Island and Bryan Warwick of Bellingham; a brother Leonard Egerdal of Bellingham; 14 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jul 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASCHKE, Agnes, age 92 of 5380 Waschke Road, Bellingham, passed away Sunday, June 10, 1984. Mrs. Waschke had been a resident of Whatcom County for over 80 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bellingham. She is survived by 2 sons, Arnold Waschke and wife Dorothy of Bellingham; Ted Waschke and wife Thelma of Bellingham; 1 brother, Conrad Matzke and wife Tillie of Port Angeles; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Carl Fischer Thursday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASCHKE, Dorothea I., age 83 of 4821 Northwest Rd., Bellingham, passed away Friday, Aug. 10, (1984) in Bellingham. She had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She taught school for many years in the Ferndale area and leaves to survive her husband William H. Waschke; 1 son James Bufford Waschke and his wife Eleanor of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Husman officiating. Burial to follow Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASCHKE, Thelma – A funeral for Thelma Waschke of 5438 Waschke Road will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home chapel, followed by a graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Waschke died at home Monday, March 25, 1996. She was 76. Born March 29, 1919 to John and Tillie Schuyleman in Lynden, she was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. She married Ted Waschke on Feb. 20, 1948, in Lynden. Mrs. Waschke attended Bellingham Business College and was a bookkeeper for several years at the business that later became Whatcom Farmers Co-op. She was a Cub Scout den mother, Blue Bird leader and past president of the "Kitchen Bells." She enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, crocheting and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by brother James Schuyleman and one grandson. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son Marvin Waschke of Bellingham; daughter Nadine Mitchell of Eugene, Ore; sisters Gwen VanWert of Bellingham and Marilyn Schuyleman of Sedro Woolley; brothers Bernard Schuyleman of Lynden and Melvin Schuyleman of Burien; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASCHKE, Theodore, Ted as he preferred to be called, was born on August 10, 1913. His ties to Whatcom County run deep. He lived his entire life on the family farm on Waschke Road in North Bellingham. The shakeroofed shack where he was born under the cedars and Douglas firs still stands on the farm. Doctors were scarce, so Ted was delivered by a Native Lummi midwife. When Ted was three, he and his parents moved into the house that Ted lived in for the next 89 years. He went to North Bellingham School when it was a single wood frame building heated by wood stoves stoked by the principal. Ted liked to tell about walking with his little brother over the drifts on the Smith road during a howling Northeaster and finding the school locked. The pleasure of a day without school warmed him all the way home, but his little brother's face was frost-bitten. When Ted graduated from Bellingham High School, the depression bit hard. In the fall, his class planned to buy matching new outfits for graduation, but by spring, the plans were dropped because so few had money to buy new clothes. On the farm, Ted raised potatoes, oats, chickens, pigs, and dairy cows, mostly high-strung grade jerseys. He was a meticulous herdsman who tended his animals carefully and well, never slighting them for his own comfort. A dairyman's accident struck Ted in 1979. A fresh cow was down with milk fever and had to be raised to her feet for treatment. He and the vet clamped on hip tongs to hoist her up with block and tackle. A chain broke and the weak animal collapsed on Ted's leg. His shattered knee required several hours' surgery, although he took time to change out of his barn clothes before going to the emergency room. Milk prices were good, but within a few days, Ted decided he was old enough to ship the herd to the auction barn and retire. The cow died. Ted loved his succession farm tractors. He told stories of runaway teams chased by yellow jackets and moody, kicking, biting horses that resented the harness. He never regretted the day he and his father traded the team to a horse broker for a Ferguson 9N tractor. That tractor never once turned ornery on him or consumed oats in the winter when the fields were fallow. Ted was a charmed tractor operator who could accurately back up a double pivot, swivel tongue hay wagon. He dismissed the skill because, unlike a team, a tractor always goes the same direction when you turn the steering wheel. Those who know both Ted and double pivot swivel tongues will recognize humble simplicity. Ted's wife Thelma was a Schuyleman born in Lynden during a Nooksack River flood. The doctor came to her birth in a row-boat. Ted and Thelma were married in 1947. Thelma succumbed to diabetes in 1996, and Ted missed her every day thereafter. He is survived by a son Marvin and daughter-in-law Rebecca living on the family farm; a daughter Nadine Mitchell of Eugene, Oregon; any nieces and nephews; four grandchildren and twin great grandsons. Ted was also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Mitchell. Ted died on 6 February 2005 at about quitting time. He would have just finished giving his cows a feed of silage and come in for supper. He requested that like the cattle in the fields and the trees in the woods, he wanted no funeral, ceremony or flowers. Like his father and his grandfather, Ted's remains will be placed in Woodlawn Cemetery by Moles Funeral Home, but he is with us forever. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Feb 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASCHKE, William H. - A funeral for William H. Waschke, a dairy farmer and member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Carl O. Fischer will officiate. Mr. Waschke, 88, 628 West Smith Road, died Thursday (Aug. 27, 1987) in a Bellingham hospital. He was born April 2, 1899 in Wells, Minn., and lived in Whatcom County most of his life. His wife Dorothea died in August 1984. Survivors include one son, J. B. Waschke; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery will follow services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Aug 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASEL, Adolph, 94, a Bellingham construction worker who helped build the Mount Baker Theatre, died Tuesday (Nov. 15, 1983) in a local nursing home. He was born Nov. 15, 1889, in Missouri, and moved here from Idaho in 1925. He was a member of Labor Union No. 276 and also helped build the old St. Joseph Hospital, the Herald Building and the Golden Rule Building. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and Bellingham Senior Citizens. His wife Bertha preceded him in death in 1982; he is survived by two sons, two daughters, one sister, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Garden Street Methodist Church; family graveside services will be held Friday. Visitation at the Jerns and LeVeck Chapel will be today from 1-8 p.m.; Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday from 9-10 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Nov 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASEL, Bertha, 93, formerly of 2900 Northwest Ave., died Tuesday (May 11, 1982) in a local nursing home. She was born May 9, 1889, in Sundance, Wyo., and had been a local resident since 1925. She was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church; Maple Leaf Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and Bellingham Senior Activity Center. She is survived by her husband Adolph, two sons Harold and wife Eileen Wasel of Bellingham; Robert and wife Merrilee Raplee; two daughters, Geneil and husband Jack Chevalier of Bellingham; Delores and husband Wally Markwood; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Garden Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Edgar L. Starr officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASLOHN, Madelyn "Maddy" - On December 4th 2009, Maddy left behind a loving family and numerous friends to meet an even more loving Savior. She was born in Olean, NY, on September 3rd 1928, to James and Ella Keough. She was married to Wayne Waslohn in 1948. Wayne preceded her in death in 2003. We will deeply miss her, but rejoice in the surety of salvation. Maddy was a long time member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale and is survived by a sister, Eileen Shaw; son, Mark Waslohn; daughters, Peggy Green, Eileen Hawkes, Helen Akiona, Elizabeth Aumann, and Mary Bennett. Among those who were cherished by her, and blessed by having Maddy as part of their lives were the spouses of her children, 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and innumerable friends from her many activities over the years. A short list of her activities include: serving as the Mayor of Ferndale from 1992-1993, 11 years on the Ferndale City Council, and working for the Ferndale Post Office for 23 years. To Maddy the list of accomplishments would simply include loving each and every family member in a special way and always seeing the best in those around her, regardless of circumstances. Memorial Mass with the Rev. Khanh Nguyen, Celebrant will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale. Inurnment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Dec 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASLOHN, Wayne E. passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 in Ferndale. He was 77, born September 7, 1926 in Olean, NY to Fredrick and Bessie (Markle) Waslohn. Wayne attended schools in Olean, NY, and later joined the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on the USS Wisconsin during WWII. Wayne married Madelyn Keough in Olean in 1948. Wayne was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, going to the casinos, watching John Wayne movies, singing, and playing his harmonica and ukulele. He was a member of American Legion Post 154 in Ferndale for 35 years, and a member of the USS Wisconsin Association. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, brother John Waslohn, and sister Margaret Evens. Wayne is survived by his wife, Madelyn daughters, Peggy (Skip) Green, Eileen Petersen, Helen (Jimmy) Akiona, Liz (Brent) Aumann, Mary Waslohn son, Mark (Lauri) Waslohn 15 grandchildren two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held Friday, Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Church in Ferndale, with Father Matthew O'Leary officiating. Inurnment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 86, and Sons of American Legion Post 86. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Oct 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASHBURN, David Michael (8/21/40 - 3/14/97) died this day as he lived with courage and faith. Washburn was survived by Barbara Lynne (Ensley) Washburn, his loving wife and friend of 28 years, Susan Bleeker of Coon Rapids, MN, Deborah Ann Knop of Phoenix, AZ, Mickey Michele Ruenger of Reno, NV, Scott Mason of Heber City, Utah, Tami Lin Jarvie of Arnold, CA (adopted and natural adult children). Additionally David's mother and step-father, 4 brother and 2 sisters survive David. An uncle and aunt from David's father's side of the family survive as well. Washburn attended Alaska Methodist University, University of Alaska, Oregon State University, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin, and Western Washington University never completing his bachelor or science degree. Washburn worked as a Chief Engineer for the Midnight Sun Broadcasting Company, a Cost Engineer for the Boeing Company, a Senior Design Engineer for the Ordnance Division of Honeywell, and a Management Information Specialist IV for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The Washburns facilitated the startup of the Hospice of Whatcom County, Washington. David taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to many Vietnamese, Iranian, and Lebanese friends in the area. While studying for the priesthood circa 1973, Washburn had a religious experience that he interpreted as his ordination of G-d as a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). He was co-opted onto the Religious Life Committee of Friends General Conference in 1976. The remainder of Washburn's life was spent as a hospice counselor, theologian, and philosopher. Washburn published the COFFEE "zine" on various Quaker email lists over the Internet in his declining years. David recommended dying at home to all his hospice clients for those who could manage it. However, it is important to talk out all these ideas ahead of time with your caregivers, so that a peaceful ending comes about. It is worth the work! David felt that we should treat an "appropriate" death as Good News and a "wrongful" death as the work of the Enemy. David died peacefully in his own bed at home. David was uncomfortable in large human institutions like hospitals and churches, preferring to find that of G-d in individuals and small meetings along the Way. The arrangements are by The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

WASHINGTON, Barret Brandon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Washington Jr. of 3242 Balch Rd., Lummi Reservation passed away Sat. May 6, 1978. He is also survived by a brother, William Louis Washington, III, half brothers, Wally and Marvin Williams, half sisters Lillian and Sharon Williams all at home. Grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. William L. Washington Sr. of Marietta. Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Tom of Lummi. Great grandmother Cecelia Jones of Tulalip. Numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Walter Harnden, Wed. May 10 at 10 a.m. in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASHINGTON, Laurinda Edna "I-Quaht", 74 of 2955 Kinley Way, died Feb. 12, 1992 at her home. She was born Feb. 6, 1918 in Swinomish to David A. and Annie Edwards John. She attended the Tulalip Indian School in the 1920s. She married William L. Washington 50 years ago in Bellingham. He survives her at the family home. Mrs. Washington was a member of the Ceremonial Long House organization of the Lummi Reservation. Other survivors include her sons Lawrence J. Washington, William L. Washington Jr., and David J. Washington, all of Lummi; daughters Anne G. Fields, Gloria J. Washington, Carol L. Nelson, and Ernestine F. Washington, all of Lummi; sisters Bernita John Rose Marie Williams, Edith Bob, Charlene Cladoosby, all of Swinomish, and Vernita Lewis of Stanwood; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Deacon Vernon Lane will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Feb 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASHINGTON, Rose Ann - Rosary will be recited for Rose Ann Washington, 20, at 7 p.m. today at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility with Vernon Lane officiating. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, with the Rev. Ozark Leap and Mr. Bob Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Lummi Indian Reservation Cemetery. Ms. Washington, 2955 Kinley Way, died Tuesday (Sept. 19, 1989) of injuries suffered in a hit-and- run automobile accident. She was a lifetime resident of the Lummi Indian Reservation. Survivors include her mother, Carol. L. Nelson; two sisters, Marie Washington and Elizabeth Washington; grandparents William and Laurinda Washington, all of the Lummi Reservation; her fiancee, Raphael Johnnie; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Sep 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WASHINGTON, William L. - A Washat service for William L. "Louie" Washington (So Wal-Ton) of Lummi Reservation will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Wex Li Em Community Center on Lummi Reservation, with Wendall and George Hannegan of the Washat Church officiating. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the center with the Hannegans again officiating. Burial will be in Lummi Cemetery. Mr. Washington died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at his home. He was 82. Born June 18, 1918, to Agnes Veronica (Hillaire) and William Louis Washington Jr. in Whatcom County, he was a lifetime county resident. Mr. Washington served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a logger, fisher, construction worker, game warden and for Intalco Aluminum Corp. Mr. Washington was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 33 and the Fish Commission. He also served as chairman of the Lummi Longhouse for many years. He enjoyed camping and playing Sal-hal games. He loved to hunt and fish and he also pulled canoe. His wife of 52 years, Laurinda John Washington; daughter Joan Marie Washington Davis; brother Joe Washington, stepbrothers Elmer, Bill, Virgel and Sam Cagey and three grandchildren died previously. Survivors include sons Lawrence, William "Bill," and David Washington; daughters Anne Fields and Gloria, Carol and Ernestine Washington; stepbrothers George M. and Clarence Jack Cagey; sisters Margaret Greene and Catherine Tally; stepsister Victoria Cagey; 23 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew all of Lummi Reservation and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Mar 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATERBURY, Elsie, age 76, of 2112 Knox St., went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 26, 1988. She had been a fish fileter at Bornsteins for some 34 years; member of local Meat Cutters Union; on numerous Calvary Temple Committees; Womans Aglow Fellowship; past corresponding secretary of Womans Aglow. Preceded in death by a brother, Leo Schmandt, she leaves to survive 2 sons, Gerald L. Waterbury of Portland, OR; E. Karl Waterbury of Seattle; 2 daughters, Betty Marie Meyer of Seattle and Ardell Delgadillo of Ferndale; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a brother Roy Schmandt of California; a sister Gladys Chappell of Santa Cruz, CA. Visitation prior to service at Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs. Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. at Calvary Temple Church with Pastor Ernest Francis officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Dec 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATERHOUSE, Richard W. - A memorial service for Richard W. Waterhouse of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. A gathering will follow in the Whatcom Room of the funeral home. His ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Waterhouse died Saturday, March 9, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 44. Born Feb. 3, 1953, to Richard and Dorothy Mae Cutler Waterhouse in Billings, Mont., he lived in Bellingham for 37 years. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1971. Mr. Waterhouse enjoyed coin collecting and photography. Survivors include daughters Janice and Christine, both of Texas; his mother and stepfather, Dorothy and John Wake of Bellingham; sisters Susan Waterhouse, of Gloria Park and Darla Priest, all of Oregon, and Cynthia Edwards of Idaho; and brothers Raymond Waterhouse and Leonard Kellom, both of Bellingham.

WATERS, Leonard W., of 808 Cloverdale Street, Seattle, Wash., passed away Tuesday, June 18, (1946) at the age of 70 years. He was the beloved father of Mrs. Vivian Francisco and Wilbur L. Waters; brother of Mrs. Nellie Hicks and Mrs. Belle Rowland. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Machinist Union Local No. 79. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 22, at 1 p.m. from the Nooksack Advent Church, Nooksack, Wash., under the direction of the Georgetown Funeral Home of Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, June 20, 1946)

WATKINS, Arlene Myrtle, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1999 in Bellingham. She was 89, born August 11 1909 in Bellingham to Paul and Elziabeth Martha (Beyer) Duppenthaler. She married Arthur Surdain Johnson, Sr., on April 8, 1925. On December 4, 1940, she married Russell Julius Watkins. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Mildred K. Longeway and Phyllis Krueger, and husbands Arthur Surdain Johnson, Sr., and Russell Julius Watkins. She is survived by her 6 children: Arthur Surdain Johnson, Jr. and wife Ann of Bellingham; Josephine Pauline Johnson Vert "Pauline", of Tacoma, WA; Marilyn Loy Perry and husband Jess; Ronald James Johnson; Russell Allan Watkins and wife Janice; and Gary Daniel Watkins and wife Lois, all of Bellingham; 18 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great- grandchildren; sisters Gertrude Eudell Everdell of Longview, WA; Dorothy Filbert of Bellingham; Janette Burnett and husband John of Bellingham; brothers Howard Archie Duppenthaler and wife Lola of Concrete, WA; Edward Johnson and wife Maxine of Colville, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 12, 1999 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. The Reverend Leonard Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church will officiate. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Feb 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATKINS, Russell J., age 67 of 983 Old Samish Way died Sunday, April 20, 1980. A resident of this community for the past 40 years, he is a retired farmer and truck driver. Prior to moving to B'ham, he lived in Lake Stevens and is survived by his wife, Arlene; 2 sons, Russell A. Watkins and Gary D. Watkins; 2 stepsons, Arthur Johnson, Ronald Johnson; 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Marilyn Pullar, all of Bham. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews; 1 brother, Walter Watkins of Lake Stevens; 2 sisters, Mrs. Loyal Sherwood of Everett and Mrs. Lillian Roberges of Palm Springs, Calif. Graveside service Wed., April 23, 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATROUS, Daniel K., age 75, passed away at his home in Bellingham on Saturday, March 7, 2009. He was born December 31, 1933 in Nashville, Tennessee to Joseph and Beulah (Knight) Watrous. Daniel was a Navy pilot who served from 1955-1965. He was a flight instructor in the Navy and flew missions off an aircraft carrier. He also piloted rescue helicopters in Keflavik, Iceland. Daniel continued his flying career as a pilot with Pan Am from 1965-1991, and was part of the IGS Operation where he was stationed in Berlin from 1983-1990. Daniel finished his exceptional flying career as a pilot with Delta Airlines from 1991-1993. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and was a member of the Bellingham Gun Club. Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Bente; 3 children, Kyle, Ingrid and Marshall; 5 grandsons, Douglas, Marshall, Mason, Dominic and Luca; 2 brothers, Joe and Tim; and sister Patricia. Moles Family Funeral Homes and Crematory Bayview Chapel, Bellingham.

WATSON, Darlene Elizabeth, age 74, passed away on Aug. 4, 2006 in her garden, at her home, in Custer, WA. Born Aug. 24, 1931 in Spokane, WA to Myrtle and Glen Fiegel one of three children, she is survived by her sister Gladene Berger of Payette, ID. She was preceded in death by her brother Ray Clark and her husband Everett Watson. Darlene is survived by her 5 children, Marianne and Philip Reed of Custer, WA, Garry and Barb Benham of Racine, WI, Bob Benham and Karen Jennings of Marshfield, VT, Raymond and Kristi Benham of Custer, WA and Joyce and Dean Washburn of Birch Bay, WA, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and scores of nieces and nephews ... and best friends Bob H. of Ferndale, WA, Hazel J. of Custer, WA, and Nora R. of Custer, WA. Gardening and collecting angels brought Darlene great joy. She enjoyed wellness committee and game night at the Ferndale Senior Center as well as her newest circle of friends at the Haynie Grange. Her sudden departure has greatly moved our hearts, she will be greatly missed. Visitation with family present will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed. August 9 from 3-5 p.m. A Celebration of Darlene's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thurs. Aug 10 at 1 p.m. followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATSON, Ethel Frances was born Mach 29, 1920 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Margaret and John Glasier. She passed away in Coupeville July 31, 2007. Ethel lived life with a fiercely independent spirit and filled her life with great adventures. She grew up square dancing and climbing mountains as a young woman. She participated in the Great Peace March in 1986, walking from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. During this March she met the Hopi Elders when they joined it for a period of time. She demonstrated against nuclear weapons during this march and was so proud to be jailed briefly. Ethel loved to travel alone through the southwest and into Mexico, driving and living in her beloved RV, Tillie, through the winter months for many years. Her dearest adventure was to form a community. She bought a 90-acre farm in the Deming area in 1973 and converted it to a certified organic farm, River Farm. This farm soon became a community. They grew organic vegetables, especially organic juicing carrots that were sold for years at Puget Consumer Coop. Ethel supported the organic community with loans when needed, including Cascadian Farms and Charlie's Produce. Because she believed so strongly in living on this earth in a self-sustaining way, she eventually gifted River Farm to Evergreen Land Trust so that it could be dedicated forever to the principles that were so near to her heart. Ethel lived her last years in Freeland on Whidbey Island gardening and enjoying the wildlife, and she volunteered for years at the Senior Thrift in Bayview. She is survived by her daughter Judith Lewis, two sons Carey and Larry Watson and a granddaughter Amber Watson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATSON, Melvin LeRoy, age 71, passed away on July 11, 2007 at his home in Bellingham. Melvin was born in Bellingham to Harry and Margaret Watson. As a youngster, he enjoyed racing motorcycles. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for Wilder Construction for over 25 years. He is survived by his companion, Penny Downs; daughters Charlene Watson of Bellingham, Christina (husband Kevin) Larsh of Bellingham, and Natalie Purington; brother Robert (wife Deanna); sisters Lois (husband Jerry) Bock and Dorothy (husband Ron) McCauley; and grandchildren Megan, Cameron, Rachel and MacKenzie. His family fondly remembers Melvin's love of restoring Vintage British Motorcycles, his unique personality traits and self-description of being "ornery." Melvin belonged to the Mt. Baker Motorcycle Club and Buick Club of Washington. He will be remembered for enjoying the simple life as he lived in the same house on Lake Whatcom for nearly 40 years. Military Tribute will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Westford Funeral Home, with visitation following until 5 p.m. The family will be hosting a Life Celebration at Melvin's home at 12 noon on Saturday, July 21, 2007.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATSON, Robert G. of 7438 Ham Road died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998. He was 48. At his request, no service will be held. Born Aug. 5, 1949, in Whittier, Calif., he married Valorie Groce on March 17, 1990, in Simi Valley, Calif. He moved to Whatcom County in 1993. Retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 22 years of service, Mr. Watson was a detective with the Ferndale Police Department. He enjoyed horses and competitive trail riding. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Jake Watson of Agoura, Calif.; daughter Wendy Knapp of Ojai, Calif.; and mother Ona Tochi of Price, Utah.

WATSON, Oscar, 38, committed suicide by hanging himself in the Deming Lumber company mill near Welcome Sunday evening (Jan. 26, 1942), Sheriff W. T. Farmer and Deputy Claude Carlson reported. The body was found by Peter Rensink, an employe of the mill. Watson had been ill for a long time, the officers said, and had been living alone in a shack near the mill. he was in the sheriff's office last Friday to make arrangements for assistance. He had lived in Whatcom county the last thirty-six years and leaves to survive him his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Watson of Glacier star route; two brothers, W. R., of Glacier, and P. J., of Beach; four sisters, Mrs. Lottie Wilson, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mrs. Marie Plancic, Bellingham; Mrs. Laura Sherwood, Clear Lake, and Ms. Esther Bankes, Bremerton, Wash. There also are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home Tuesday, January 27, at 3 p.m. by Rev. James M. Wilson, followed by cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 1942) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATSON, Plez James, 83, of Bellingham, died Wednesday, August 19, 1998 in Bellingham. He was born February 23, 1915, in Deming, WA to James Tandy and Minne May (Boren) Watson and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Watson graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1931, was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was a logger, mink rancher, carpenter and fisherman. He passed away with no regrets. He'd had a good life. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Oscar and William Watson; sisters Lottie Wilson, Marie McIntyre, Laura Atterberry and Esther Rodriguez. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Violet (Seelye) Watson of Bellingham; sons, Tandy Watson and wife Carol of Denton, TX; Terrence Watson of Kenmore, WA; daughter Alfa LaCroix and husband Don of Issaquah, WA; 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. At his request, no services will be held. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATSON, Violet - The family of Plez and Violet Watson, formerly of Deming and later of Bellingham, would like their friends to know that both Plez and Violet are gone now and exist only in our memories. As you probably know, Dad died in August 1998. Mom died November 28th, 2001 at an adult family home in Bellevue. She was born in Ferndale on December 12th, 1917 which means that she died just two weeks short of her 84th birthday. She was the daughter of Frank and Alfa Seelye, raised on Lummi Island and graduated from Whatcom High School in Bellingham. Mom and Dad were married on Christmas Eve, 1937. After a dinner of clam chowder at the house where Dad was born on the Mt. Baker Highway just beyond Bell Creek, they put the shakes on the roof of their little eight by twelve-foot shack just up the road and back in the woods. There was 18" of fresh snow that evening on the forty acres of logged off timberland they had bought on a tax sale at a dollar an acre. Tandy was born on new years day, 1941. They moved to a house on the Mt. Baker highway just west of Deming soon after where they lived when Terry and a few years later Alfa was born. They stayed at Deming until around 1975 when they moved to a house at the foot of Alabama Hill in Bellingham. Plez was a logger, a commercial fisherman and a trapper. In the late 40's, they started a mink ranch at the place at Deming, later to be proudly named the Mt. Baker Fur Farm. The forty acres up the highway became a tree farm, one of the first. Until it was sold to a timber company in the late 1980's, they selectively logged and planted this piece of ground several times, usually skidding the logs out by horse. When finally sold, it had a good stand of timber. Besides the native fir, cedar, and hemlock there were rows of evenly spaced cottonwood, two feet and larger in diameter that they had planted long before cottonwood had become a common pulp species to plant. Mom was a part of everything that Dad did, whether it was running the mink ranch while he was commercial fishing in Alaska or managing the surprisingly sophisticated genetic records of their prize winning mink. Besides raising three kids, she provided a good part of the hard manual labor involved in a mink ranch and do-what-you-have-to-do-to-get-by farm. Together, they peeled cascara bark (used for medicine), picked ferns for funeral homes, and gathered and bought fir and hemlock seed cones used for tree planting. She was a very active volunteer and former president of the Children's Orthopedic Guild in Bellingham, and during the seventies and eighties sold real estate for the Mark Anderson Land Company at Nugent's Corner and Mt. Baker Realty in Bellingham. She had been a 4-H leader when we were young, and going through their papers, we discovered a Bachelor of Square Dancing degree conferred on both of them sometime in the fifties. Life became easier and more fun for them after they got the kids out from underfoot and Tandy learned to stay out of trouble. They bought a little travel trailer and traveled. They joined a rock club (geological, not musical.) Leaving the farm and moving to Bellingham made it a little easier for Dad to work as a carpenter and for Mom to continue her real estate career. Dad had his orchard and workshop, two of the basic needs of life for him. They both had a growing list of friends, many of whom became part of the extended family. Their later years were easier and happier for them. Their hard work and spending habits learned during the Depression made their modest savings into a comfortable retirement. Mom finally got her dream house, a condo in Bellingham at Festival Square out near Costco, but Dad had to give up his orchard and work-shop. He needed to by then, but he never liked the idea. The decision to buy the condo had come soon after he had a heart attack. He decided they had better get Mom settled into a comfortable place so he could die with a clear conscience. He lasted another four or five years. He missed the workshop and the orchard, but he made many friends with their new neighbors and could tell you everything you wanted to know about the resident flock of Canada geese. After Dad died in 1998, Mom moved to Madison House, a retirement home at Totem Lake near Kirkland. Alfa and her family were then at Issaquah and Terry was nearby at Lake Forest Park. A few months later she moved to an adult family home in Newport Hills, just south of Bellevue. She spent her last year and a half there. Her cheerful nature and warm appreciation of those who helped her quickly won her the love and respect of those who lived and worked there. Dad was the last of his generation of four girls and three boys of the Watson family. Mom leaves only her brother Ernie Seelye with his wife Marion, formerly of Maple Falls, Port Orchard, and Brinnon and now of Mt. Vernon in her generation of two girls and four boys of the Seelye family. She also leaves son Tandy of Denton, Texas, along with Tandy's wife Carol. Between them, they have six children and nine grandchildren. Alfa LaCroix now of Longbeach, Washington and her husband Don have three kids and three grandkids so far. Terry of Lake Forest Park still can't get a date. They both lived long lives that were full of hardship, but they faced it all with courage and hard work. They taught us to live with honor and love and good will, and they showed us how to face death with dignity. We will miss them for the rest of our lives, but the pain of the loss of Mom is still fresh and we are just learning to live with that. We want to thank all of you who over the years helped make their lives so full of happiness and love. As with Dad, Mom requested that there be no service for her. We suggest remembrances to Children's Orthopedic Hospital or your local Hospice. Arrangements were made with Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATTS, Arthur Belden M.D., age 89, passed away in Bellingham on January 27, 2006. He was born March 23, 1916, in Bellingham to Arthur & Maud (Belden) Watts. Art graduated from Whatcom High School (1933), University of Chicago (1938) and Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Watts enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 after completing his medical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He proudly served his country as a medical officer aboard several destroyer escorts. Following his military service, Dr. Watts returned to Bellingham to practice as a general physician and surgeon. He retired from practice in 1998 after devoting more than 50 years of his life to healing people. Following retirement he greatly missed his patients and the challenges of medicine. Dr. Watts was a successful businessman who invested much time in helping the community to grow. He was extremely interested in downtown Bellingham's survival. He faithfully supported the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, The Whatcom Museum, First Congregational Church, Western Washington University, and many other educational and charitable organizations. A man of action, he once decorated the Whatcom Museum with lights to help save it rom possible demolition. His lighter side steered him to the Blossom Time Clowns, to whom he loaned his 1932 fire truck each year for the Blossom Time Parade. He loved to help people and encouraged many to pursue education. His lifelong interest in science and education led him to establish the Ruth Watts Scholarship at WWU. Art loved to tackle new adventures, whether it was traveling by Model T truck to the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, owning racehorses, or buying used fire trucks. One college summer was spent in a gold camp in Alaska, another at the Mount Baker Ski Area. He loved the outdoors and spent many hours in his youth skiing and exploring the mountains, a love he shared with his family. Art also enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing a converted Bristol Bay gillnetter and the "Telos," and spending time on Orcas Island. A farm he once owned near Cherry Point saw many happy times on the beach, making cider, fishing, and ice skating. He loved to throw a party and always provided more than enough food and drink, whether it was around a beach fire or in a fancy restaurant. A party was often not complete without spray whipped cream which he faithfully taught each grandchild to use in lavish excess. Art is survived by Margaret (Morse), his devoted wife of 56 years; three children Ellen (Paul) Lodine, William (Sarah) Watts, and Emily (Rick) Tidball; daughter-in-law Marilyn Watts; grandchildren Karen, Rachel, and Allison Lodine, Dylan, Danny, and Douglas Watts, Liam Watts, and Kevin, Eric, and Jennifer Tidball; nieces Catharine Stimpson, Mary Rivkin, Susan Trimingham, Jane Bremner, Caroline MacDonald, Sheila Rhodes, and Robin Morris; nephews Ed Stimpson, John Stimpson, Preston Henley, Stephen Henley, and John Henley; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ruth Watts, Catherine Stimpson, and Elizabeth Henley and his son Arthur Belden Watts. Memorials can be made to the Whatcom Land Trust, the San Juan Preservation Trust, or an educational institution of your choice. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2006, in the Bayview Chapel at the funeral home on Lakeway Drive, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATTS, Euvone E. "Bonnie" passed away Monday, July 1, 2002 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley, WA at the age of 89 years. She was born May 2, 1918 in Lewis, Kansas the daughter of Ernest and Bertha Keller. Bonnie grew up in Kansas and later resided in Whatcom County for many years before moving to Sedro-Woolley 23 years ago. She was married to Orville Dougan for many years and he preceded her in death in 1975. On January 15, 1980 she was married to Earnest Watts in Columbia, SC. She loved her gardening and flowers and visiting with her family and friends. Bonnie is survived by her husband Earnest Watts of the family home in Sedro-Woolley. A son Arthur and his wife Maryanne Dougan of Bellingham. 3 step daughters Linda and her husband Paul Blaylock of Sedro-Woolley, Nan and her husband Frank Johnson of Montana, and Peggy Wake of Sedro-Woolley. 2 step sons Earnest and his wife Shiela Watts Jr. of Sedro-Woolley and Rick and his wife Peggy Watts of Concrete. Numerous step grandchildren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Orville Dougan, a son Ronald Dougan, a daughter Wanda Dougan Olsen, and a brother Lloyd Keller. A Memorial Inurnment Service will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery 5977 Northwest Drive Ferndale, WA with James Cannon officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center. Arrangements and Cremation under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WATTS, Selma – A funeral for Selma (Sam) Watts of Bellingham will be at 11:30 a.m. today at Christ the King Church. Ms. Watts died at home Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000. She was 70. Born Oct. 11, 1929 in Woodland, Calif. to Herman and Melba Richter, Ms. Watts lived in Bellingham since 1996. She enjoyed cooking and outdoor activities. Survivors include daughters Diane Adelson of Bellingham, Lisa Ellis of Sedro-Woolley and Kelly Emge of Sumas; son Michael Watts of Custer; sisters Jessie Findley of Esparto, Calif., Jean Jones of Chico, Calif., Doris Bourne of Jerome, Idaho, and Sally Turold of Davis, Calif.; brother William Richter of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and 21 nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WAUGAMAN, Hattie, 700 32nd St., who came to Whatcom County 67 years ago, died Wednesday (March 20, 1985) at the age of 101. Mrs. Waugaman was born July 5, 1883 in Iowa and later lived in a log cabin in Idaho. She and her husband, John, moved to the Laurel area in 1918. They owned Meridian Mercantile for seven years, and farmed on Ten Mile Road before moving to Bellingham. Her husband died in 1941. Mrs. Waugaman was a mother's helper; in a number of Bellingham homes, taking care of a family where there was a new baby. Over the years she stitched hundreds of quilts as gifts. "She did beautiful work," a family member said. More than 100 people attended her 100th birthday celebration at Lincoln Square, where she lived for 10 years. She attended Northwest Baptist Church. She is survived by a son Charles W. "Bill" Waugaman of Bellingham; three daughters, Bessie Talmage of Everson, Irene Holz of Bellingham and Dorothy Wickstrom of Renton; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WAYLETT, Agnes Anna Kuehnel, age 99, longtime former resident of Whatcom County, died at an adult care center in Oak Harbor on Tues., Feb. 26, 2002. Mrs. Waylett was born in Sartoria, NE, on Feb. 26, 1903, to Lewis and Anna (Mauler) Kuehnel. Her family moved to the Ferndale area. Agnes graduated from Ferndale High School in 1924. She and her husband, Jesse Waylett, and they farmed the Kuehnel homestead after Lewis Kuehnel died. Mr. Kuehnel died in 1951, and Mrs. Waylett sold the farm in 1964, and moved to Blaine, where she resided until 1997, when she moved to Oak Harbor. She is survived by her three daughters, Arloine Pendleton & husband Dennis of Custer, Bernadeen Bowers & husband James of Oak Harbor, and Evilo Adkinson & husband Dan of Concrete; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; also four great-great-grandchildren, one sister and many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, one brother and four sisters. Graveside services will be held on Mon., Mar. 4, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale. Arrangements under direction of: Burley Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Feb 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WAYLETT, Jesse R., age 55 years of Route 2, Ferndale, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 11, (1951) following a brief illness. Mr. Waylett had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife Agnes, and three daughters, Arloine, Bernadeen and Evilojean Waylett all at home. Also one brother, Stanley, of Shelton. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the Monroe Mortuary of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 1951) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WAYLETT, Stanley H., 408 Poplar St., Shelton, Wash., age 78, passed away in Shelton Monday, June 14, (1971). Mr. Waylett had resided in Bellingham for 8 years before moving to Shelton 2 years ago and was a retired logger and mill worker for Simpson Timber Co. and was a member of the Open Bible Church. Surviving are his wife Minerva; 1 son Randy Waylett; 1 daughter, Mrs. Ardella Keith; 6 grandchildren, all residing in Shelton, Wash., also several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Thursday, June 17 at 1 pm at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 1971) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEATHERBY, Damon Arthur passed away on January 15th, (2009) son of Arthur and Cora Weatherby. Art graduated from Bellingham High School in 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Art was a millwright at Georgia Pacific for 37 years until he retired. He had a passion for classic cars and hunting. He was an avid supporter of Squalicum High School basketball. He loved to dance and travel. Art is survived by his partner, Joyce Bauer, three children, Linda Swartos, Rick Weatherby and Sharon Blakely, two sisters, Marilyn Weatherby, Corinne Fredlund and three grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 24th, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Ankar Park Clubhouse, 9820 Ankar Park Dr., Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jan 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEATHERBY, Ethel "Pearl," age 82, of 2904 Evergreen Ave, B'ham passed away Monday, August 17, 1981. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and a member of VFW Auxiliary 1585 Lodge. She is survived by 3 sons, Norman Weatherby of Bellingham; Glen Weatherby, Elmire [Elmira], Calif.; Darrell Bragg of Ukiah, Calif.; 1 daughter, Opal Hewitt, Bellingham; 1 brother, Ted Burch, Calif.; 2 sisters Hattie Clements of Wapato, WA; and Blanche Brown of Chapteroy [Chatteroy], WA. 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 21, at 1 p.m. in the Veroske, Jerns, LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Brunner officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEATHERBY, Margaret H., 80, of Bellingham, passed away July 13, 2005. She was born June 14, 1925 to Ole and Berna Brudwick in Bellingham. She graduated from Blaine High School in 1941 and earned her nursing degree in 1944. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, gardening, baking, and relaxing in the shade with a good book. Surviving Margaret are her husband, Norman; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Bill and Teresa, Bob and Judi, and Robin; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Allan; and two sisters, Anita and Esther. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sue; and one sister, Helen. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.

WEATHERBY, Norman, age 85, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2008. Norman was born in Kendall, WA on March 28, 1923 to William and Ethyl (Birch) Weatherby. Norman was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He served in the Coast Guard and received his pilots' license under the G.I. Bill. He married Margaret Brudwick of Ferndale in 1946. He was a log truck driver and was a self employed heavy equipment operator for many years. He enjoyed collecting and working on vintage Mack Trucks and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing, but most of all he enjoyed his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret, his daughter Susan and his son Bob. He is survived by his sons Bill (Teresa) Weatherby, Robin Weatherby, daughter-in-law Judi Weatherby, brother Glenn (Celeste) Weatherby, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Thank you God, we could not have asked you for a better Dad. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Moles-Greenacres funeral home chapel. A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30th at 1:00 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEATHERBY, Robert N. "Bob", age 57, was taken suddenly on October 23, 2008 in Stevens County, WA. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed. October 29 from 3-5 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Thurs. October 30 at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. A reception will follow back at the church. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEATHERBY, William, age 85 of 2904 Evergreen, Bellingham, passed away Thurs., Jan. 10, 1980. Mr. Weatherby was born in Columbia Valley and had been a resident of Whatcom County, was a retired logger, had served in the U.S. Army in WWI, and was a member of the VFW Post No. 1585. He leaves to survive his wife Ethel, 3 sons, Norman of Bellingham; Glen of Elmire, OR; Darrell of Ukiah, CA; 1 daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Opal) Hewitt of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Claude and Oscar of Bellingham; 2 sisters Pearl Forslof and Rita Hanson of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Mon., Jan. 14, 1980 at 11 a.m., Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with burial to be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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WEBBER, Benjamin M., age 59, of 6496 Mt. Baker Hiway, Deming, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, June 24, (1975). Mr. Webber was born at Roache Harbor, August 27, 1915. He had been a resident of the Kendall area for the past 23 years and had been employed as a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII and was a member of the American Legion Post 212 of Sumas. Surviving is his wife, Verona at home; 1 son, Lawrence of Spokane; 2 sisters, Legia Mahlum and Jane Fultz, both of Everett. Services will be held at Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Friday, June 27 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Carl Fischer officiating. The Sumas American Legion No. 212 will have graveside ceremonies. Interment will be at Columbia Valley Cemetery.

WEBBER, Stephen – A memorial service for Stephen Webber of Bellingham will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Congregational Church. Mr. Webber died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 30. Born Feb. 10, 1970 to Bert and Sue Webber in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Survivors include his parents and sister Leila, all of Bellingham, and one niece and one nephew. Mr. Webber was a journeyman for the Local Carpenter's Union and has worked for Impero Construction for many years. He loved fishing, crabbing, carpentry and gardening. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEBER, Rosemary - A graveside service for Rosemary (Lorenc) Weber of Bellingham will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, with the Rev. John Gibbs officiating. Mrs. Weber died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Bellingham Health Care Center. She was 69. Born Oct. 10, 1931, to Joseph and Josephine Lorenc in Chicago, she lived there until moving in 1994 to Bellingham. On Sept. 10, 1956, she married Howard A. Weber. He died in 1991. Mrs. Weber was a homemaker. Her infant son Lawrence died previously. Survivors include son Marty Weber of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jun 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEBER, William - Funeral services for William Valentine Weber, 65, who died at his home, 2721 Park Drive, Friday, will be conducted from the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home Monday at 1:30 p.m. with the Revs. Russell Gregg Bisnett and W. Carl Calhoun officiating. The final resting place will be Bay View cemetery. Mr. Weber was a member of the First Presbyterian church and had resided in Bellingham thirty-five years. Surviving relatives are the widow, Eleanor, at home; a son, Richard and a granddaughter, Helen Louise Weber, at Seattle.

WEBSTAD, Olga Marie, age 94 of Bellingham, passed away August 31, 2003. She was born on March 11, 1909 in Bellingham to Emil and Emma (Pederson) Larson. She attended Whatcom High School and spent her entire life here in Whatcom County. Olga married Reidar Webstad in 1936. She worked for 30 years at Kelstrup Realtors and also worked some time at Kress Dime Store. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, traveling, reading, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reidar, in 1991. Olga is survived by her sons Howard and Norm Webstad of Bellingham; her sister Margaret Haugen of Bellingham; and two grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at Bayview Cemetery on Thursday, September 4 at 11:00 a.m. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

WEBSTER, Larry of Bellingham, WA, passed away at home on April 14, 2007. He was born in Bellingham on December 11, 1953, to Jack and Myrtle (Brown) Webster. Larry graduated from Bellingham High in 1972 and received a degree from Palmer college of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, in 1986. In 1978, Larry married the love of his life Vicki (Parris). He is survived by wife Vicki, sons Brent and Kyle Webster, parents Jack and Myrtle Webster, brother Bob (Eva) Webster, sister Cathy (Steve) Jensen, Aunt Barb Wilson, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family, including his hunting buddy and brother-in-law Steve Parris. Larry was preceded in death by his beloved brother Denny Webster. Larry must have had "gypsy" blood because he always needed to see what was around the next bend. His last occupation was an over-the-road truck driver, which he dearly loved. He also loved hunting, fishing and music. His advice to us all: "Live like you are dying." A private family service was held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEEDA, Harvey - Visitation for Harvey Weeda of Lynden will be from 1:30 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church with the Rev. Al Honken officiating. Mr. Weeda died of cancer at home Saturday, April 26, 1997. He was 53. Born June 10, 1943, to Arie and Johanna Zevenbergen Weeda in Lynden, he grew up in the Sumas area and graduated from Nooksack High School in 1961. Mr. Weeda attended Skagit Valley College and graduated from McDonald's Barber and Beauty College. He married Darlene VanDerWerff on Nov. 7, 1969, in Lynden. He operated Harvey's Barber Service in Bellingham and worked at Georgia-Pacific West Inc. mill from 1979 to 1995. Mr. Weeda was a member of AWPPW union No. 309 and the Faith Reformed Church. He enjoyed singing and hiking in the mountains. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Kim Silva of Lynden; sons Matt Weeda of Sheridan, Wyo., and Andy Weeda of the family home; sisters Joan Baker of Ferndale, Lisa Needham of Nooksack and Heather Hamilton of Milton; brothers Herb Weeda of Nooksack and Harry Weeda of Mukilteo; one grandchild; and numerous other relatives.

WEDEN, Wallace C. "Wally", 72 years, 6281 Church Road, Ferndale, passed away at the Christian Rest Home, Lynden, on Friday, Dec 25, 1992. He was born Aug. 27, 1920 in Bellingham to Ed and Ruth (Sword) Weden. He was a lifetime resident of Ferndale and was a retired carpenter, dairyman and real estate salesman. He is survived by wife Bettie of Ferndale; daughters Ruth Hadeen and Mary Beth Hadeen, both of Everson; sons, Ed Weden and Steve Weden, both of Ferndale; 3 step-children, Dale Peterson, Bellevue; Sue McMillian, Monroe; Ron Peterson, Anchorage, AK. 13 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter. Graveside services will be Monday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial Services will be Mon. Jan. 4, 1 p.m. at Ferndale First Baptist Church with Pastors Ralph Poulson and Robert Weltz officiating. Visitation hours will be Sat. and Sun. Jan. 2nd and 3rd from 6-8 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEEDA, Bonnie J., age 62 passed away February 12, 2007 in Bellingham. She was born to Maxine and Robert Coffman on April 30th, 1944. Bonnie was one of four daughters. She was preceded in death by her mother Maxine Coffman and her Sister Vera Garrison. Bonnie was a hard worker and a devoted wife and mother. As a child, she was an outdoor person and enjoyed working on the different farms that we grew up on. She would rather work in the barn or outside in the fields than stay in the house helping in the kitchen. It was always easier to trade with one of the other girls and take their turn doing the barn work, like taking care of cleaning after milking the cows. She was a bit of tom-boy, and she really enjoyed camping. Life threw her a few curves now and then: as a young child she missed almost a year of school because she got rheumatic fever. She loved being outdoors, climbing trees and building forts with the boys that lived by us. She had a daughter while in high school and a bad first marriage. Then she found Henry (Hank). They got married on September 2, 1969 and have been married for 37 years. They first lived in Custer where Bonnie worked as a farmhand on the same ranch that Loretta Lynn had been before she hit it big. Bonnie got to meet Loretta when she came up to perform at the Lynden fair. Loretta would park her motor home at the farm, and she would even cook for the farm crew. So that was a wonderful thrill for Bonnie. She later went to work for Geographic's in Blaine, where she boxed up the paper for shipping. Again a job where she did a lot of lifting, I learned growing up not to mess with Bonnie and as an adult either. Bonnie and Hank had four children, and they have five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Bonnie was a devoted family member and is watching over her family I am sure. She worries about them and wishes she could protect them from harm. Bonnie loved wild cats, she especially loved tigers. Her bedroom was surrounded by them. So if she has her way she will be surrounded by them now and right up close enough to pet them whenever she wants. What more can I say. Bonnie was a tough old bird; she could handle the hard work and keep going. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a smile that warmed your heart. She will surely be missed by all, and we shall think of her every day, and whenever we see a tiger. Bonnie, we hope that you are at peace, and we are comforted by knowing that you are no longer in pain. Rest in peace until we are joined together again.
(From The Bellingham Herald 18 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEEKS, Adoniram Judson, Rev., age 84 years, of Everett, passed away in that city Saturday, November 3, (1956). He was former resident of Lynden. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Norma Lovely, of Pinehurst, and Mrs. Eleanor Hasler of Seattle. One son, George, of Harbor City, California. Seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Arliss Johnson and Rev. Roger Harrison officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

WEEKS, Gregory Alan, beloved husband and father, passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 from cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Greg was born on May 22, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Political Science. He belonged to Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity where he made many lasting friends. Greg recently retired from Western Washington University Police Dept. after 28 years of service. Greg is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pat, his children, Tom Weeks of Bellingham, Anne Sherwood and husband Jeremiah of Portland, OR and Adam Weeks of Ferndale, his mother Jean Weeks of Seattle, sister Marjorie Miller and husband Dennis of Mossyrock, and brother Edward Weeks of Boise, ID, as well as numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Weeks. Greg was an active Republican, serving as a precinct committeeman for many years. He was an avid reader and loved history. He enjoyed vacationing and fishing in Canada. Greg will be remembered for his intelligence, his unique sense of humor, his loyalty to his friends and his love for his family. We will miss him more than words can say. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale, followed by a reception in the parish hall. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral and Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Oct 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEEKS, Louise, Mrs. A. J. Weeks, for 34 years a missionary with the Karen people of Burma, died Wednesday (Oct. 18, 1950) at the age of 74 after a lingering illness. At the turn of the century she was principal of the Lynden school and with her husband returned to Lynden in 1937 after their long service in the Far East. She was born in Grand Junction, Mich., March 31, 1876. She married the Rev. A. J. Weeks, who survives, in 1905. Gillies funeral home at Lynden is making the arrangements.

WEEKS, Mable M. - Funeral services for Mable M. Weeks, 3217 Greenwood Ave., will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ferndale Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Weeks died Monday (March 3, 1986) in Bellingham at the age of 79. She was born Feb. 20, 1907, in Harrisburg, PA, and was a Whatcom County resident for most of her life. She belonged to the Bellingham Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband Raymond L.; a son Landon of Bellingham; a daughter, Shirley Bunn, Marysville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters including Agnes Means of Bellingham; a brother, Norman Rogers, Burlington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEEKS, Raymond Lloyd - A service for Raymond Lloyd Weeks of Bellingham will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Jack Keller officiating. A reception will follow in the Whatcom Room. Mr. Weeks died Saturday, April 11, 1998 in Bellingham. He was 93. Born Oct. 22, 1904 to Ernest and Mary Jane Vinnard Weeks in Watertown, SD, he grew up in Saskatchewan. He moved to Whatcom County in the 1920s. He worked as an electrician and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 50 years. A member of the Church of Christ, Mr. Weeks served as an elder for 35 years and was trustee on the board of Directors for Northwest Christian Camps for several years.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEEKS, Ryan John - On Aug. 2, 2003 Ryan John Weeks died at the young age of 22 while camping with friends at Lake Enjar in Skagit County. Ryan was born on Oct. 4, 1980 to Doug and Paula Weeks in Everett. A Whatcom County resident since 1987, he was a 1999 graduate of Mount Baker High School. Growing up, Ryan excelled in both soccer and basketball. Through select soccer programs such as the Whatcom County F. C. Rangers, he was able to develop skills that led to great achievements, including receiving rewards such as All-League second team midfielder in his freshman and sophomore year to first team All-League defender for his junior year. He led the Mount Baker High School soccer team to its first state berth by scoring the winning goal in a district finals shoot-out. In his senior year he continued his excellence by receiving first team All-League defender along with the prestigious award of Player of the Year for the North Cascades Conference. As the starting guard and senior year captain of his basketball team, Ryan led them to many district tournaments. He was a respected player both on and off the court and field. Ryan married his high school sweetheart, Jaclyn Johnson, on Sept. 1, 2001 in LaConner. Choosing to remain close to family and friends, they resided in Sudden Valley. After high school Ryan stayed active in indoor and outdoor soccer leagues throughout Washington. At a young age he became a highly respected carpenter working from Whatcom to King County. He was able to share his talent and skills working for such companies as BMC West and Bay View Construction. In 2002, Ryan was able to live his dream and start his own company with his family, Weeks Construction Company, a trade and company passed on from his grandfather Everett Weeks. He is survived by family members including his wife, Jaclyn; Bailey, their dog; parents Doug and Paula Weeks; his brother Travis and "Gaupo"; grandmother Sadie Weeks; and in-laws Mike, Cathy, Abby and Stuart Johnson. Ryan also leaves behind many friends, which he would have loved to thank for all the good times they shared. Many people were touched by his caring heart and unconditional love. He will always be remembered by his bright smile, open arms and ability to light up a room with just his smile. Although Ryan is missed, his family and friends find comfort and peace knowing he is in Heaven above with his Lord and Savior. The celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. at His Place Community Church, 1480 South Burlington Blvd., Burlington, with viewing on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Hulbush Funeral Home, 281 South Burlington Blvd. Services are direction by Weeks' Enumclaw Funeral Home.

WEFER, Norman Daniel "Wef" age 78, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, February 9, 2007, at Highland Care Center in Bellingham, WA, from COPD. He was born in Bellingham on January 13, 1929, to Alta (Daniel) and Friedrich. Norman joined an older sister and brother at their home at Lake Samish. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1947, where he was active in the High School Band and Orchestra as he also was for 4 years at WWCE. During the summers of his college years, Norman was a life guard at Bloedel Donovan; his love of the water always dominated his life. He was a life-long member of the Mt. Baker Hiking Club, following in his parents footsteps. Norman loved all kinds of water sports – water skiing, disking, sailing, canoeing, swimming. Later he took up snow skiing to keep up with his wife and kids. He was the happiest living by Lake Samish, where he spent his whole life. Norman was active in helping to create the Lake Samish Fire District #9 and served as secretary/treasurer to the Commissioners for 15 years, retiring from the Volunteer Fire Dept after 36 years. He retired from Georgia Pacific after 40 years. Norman was a Grange Member for 65 years. After retiring, he and Rita enjoyed many wonderful trips, both domestic and foreign. Norman was preceded in death by his sister, Harriett Barker, sister-in-law Rosemary Wefer, and brother-in-law Jack Snelson. Norman is survived by his wife Lorita of 54 years, son William "Bill" Wefer (wife Dawn), daughter Shannon Hiegler (husband Tom), grandchildren Tristan and Meghan Hiegler, brother Winton Wefer, sister-in-law Colleen Snelson. He is also survived by his nephews: Greg Snelson (wife June), Fred Wefer, Herb Barker (wife Vicki); nieces: Terri Snelson and Wendy Wefer-Clinton (husband Paul); numerous great-nephews and nieces; and last, but in no way least, many special cousins. Norman's passions in life were his family, friends, the mountains, and his beloved Lake Samish. Please come and join the celebration of Norman's life at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 16 in the Bayview Chapel at the funeral home. Sharing of stories will be welcome.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEFER, Rosemary - A private, family service for Rosemary Wefer of Bellingham will be held at a later date. Mrs. Wefer died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in Bellingham. She was 72. Born Jan. 23, 1927, to Peter and Millie O'Rourke in La Grande, Ore., she was a Lake Samish resident. On Sept. 8, 1951, she married Winton Wefer in Bellingham. Mrs. Wefer was a homemaker. Mrs. Wefer was active in Lake Samish Fire Auxiliary, PTA, Barbara Ann Guild and League of Women Voters. Her brother Peter O'Rourke Jr. died previously. Survivors include her husband son Fred Wefer daughter Wendy Wefer-Clinton sisters Darlene Villines, Francis McCoy and Kay Cameron four grandchildren one great-grandchild and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WEIDKAMP, Beryl C. of Lynden passed away at a Bellingham nursing home on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001. He was 80. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. A son of Theodore and Minnie (McPhail) Weidkamp, Beryl was born on the family homestead on Weidkamp Road northwest of Lynden on Dec. 3, 1920. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunners Mate First Class aboard a P.T. boat. Following his discharge, he married his childhood sweetheart, Lois Pearson, in Lynden on Aug. 27, 1947. For 30 years, Beryl was a serviceman for Northwest Propane in Lynden. He retired in 1982. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling in his motor home. He was a member of VFW Post #9301 of Lynden, the Clamdiggers Association and Pheasants Forever. Besides his parents, Beryl was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, in 1988 and four brothers, Harold, Willard "Chauncey," Milton and Ervin Weidkamp. Survivors include a son, Dave Weidkamp and wife Gay of Lynden; a daughter, DeAnne Johnson and husband Brian of Ferndale; five grandchildren; a special friend, Jean Horat of Lynden; two brothers, Vernon Weidkamp and wife Lois and Ira Weidkamp, all of Lynden; and many other relatives. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.

WEIDKAMP, Edward, member of one of Lynden's early pioneer families, passed away Tuesday (July 8, 1941) after a lingering illness. The immediate cause of death was a heart attack, and Mr. Weidkamp's passing came as a shock to scores of relatives and friends the Lynden district. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. this afternoon from Knapp and Knapp's Chapel. The Rev. D. E. Hatt, pastor of the Lynden Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot in the Lynden Cemetery with six nephews of the deceased serving as pallbearers. Mr. Weidkamp came to the Lynden district when a boy of fifteen years, and he had made his home in Northwest Washington since that time. He was born in Illinois on September 20, 1867, and at the time of his passing was 73 years, 9 months and 18 days old. Surviving relatives include one sister, Mrs. Smith Wright of Ladner, B. C.; three brothers, Theodore and Henry of Lynden and Barney of Custer, and a number of nieces and nephews. (From The Lynden Tribune July 10, 1941)

WEIDKAMP, Sena - Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lynden United Methodist Church for Sena Weidkamp, 77, of 8536 Bender Road, Lynden. The lifelong Lynden resident died Sunday (April 29, 1984) in Bellingham. The Rev. Thomas Carlson will officiate during the service; burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery. She was born April 12, 1907, in Lynden. She married Harold O. Weidkamp Oct. 21, 1924 in Lynden. He died in 1966. She was a charter member of Lynden Aerie No. 3053 Fraternal Order of Eagles, a member of the Washington State Draft Horse Association and a member of the Washington State Dairyman's Association. She is survived by four sons, four daughters, 30 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 May 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEIHE, Sarah B., age 83 of 2715 King St., passed away in Bellingham, on Tuesday May 15, 1979. She was born Sept. 16, 1895 in Mitchell, So. Dakota. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Ellen Heitbrink Circle, an active 50 year member of the Sehome Order Eastern Star Chapter 17 and the Amaranth Court No. 25. She was a past royal matron on Amaranth and also served as an officer in the Grand Lodge. She was the daughter of Harry L. Bras, Editor & Owner of the Centralia Daily Chronicle. Mr. Bras passed away in 1940. She is survived by 2 sons, Robert H. and Frederick A. Jr., 1 daughter, Helen L. Stamey, all of City, 1 sister, Mary Tobinski of Centralia, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services Friday May 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. C. Thomas Lane officiating. Cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park, with inurnment at the family plot in Bay View Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald) Submitted by Karen F. Hulford

WEINSTEIN, Lillian B. - A graveside service for Lillian B. Weinstein of Blaine will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Beth Israel Cemetery, Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham. Mrs. Weinstein, 84 of 456 C St., died Saturday, March 26, 1994, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. Born Sept. 27, 1909 to Charles and Rose Duddelzak Baker in Boston, she grew up there and spent most of her adult life in Boston. She married Daniel Weinstein in 1939 and they retired in the early 70s and moved to California. She lived there until seven years ago when she moved to Bellingham. Mrs. Weinstein was a regular visitor at the St. Joseph Adult Day Health Care until she moved to Blaine in 1990. She often had lunch at the Blaine Senior Center after she moved to Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. Mrs. Weinstein was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue and of Eastern Star. Her husband preceded her in death in 1971. Survivors include her daughter Joyce Ozier of Vancouver, B.C. Arrangements by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEISENBURGER, Harold A. died April 22, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Born Feb. 25, 1916 in Farley, S.D. to Henry and Katharina (Bauder) Weisenburger. Harold moved to Whatcom Co. in 1935 and worked in Alaska in 1930's on the Elmendorf Air Force Base construction and for PAF at King Cove. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and served as a Tank Commander with the 736th Tank Battalion. He earned five Battle Stars for his European Service. Harold married Phyllis Anne Jenkins on Sept. 17, 1947. A 26 year employee of Whatcom Beverage, Harold was a retired member of the Teamster Local 151, F & AM. He was a life-long avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing each season and was a well-known pool player. Harold enjoyed serving as an unofficial ambassador of good will to the Russian ships calling in Bellingham. He spent many hours improving his Russian and helping with the ships' crews during their stay. He made many new friends each voyage. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and brother Henry. He is survived by his wife, at home; daughter and son-in-law Ellen and Verne Barnhill of Seattle; son and daughter-in-law Ken and Bonnie Weisenburger and granddaughter Lorena Ann Weisenburger of Bellingham. His surviving brothers and sisters and spouses are Gus & Jewell Weisenburger of Bellingham; Mrs. Ella Bergen and Mrs. Adina Rossiter of Loveland, CO; Salma and Ted Mohr of Loma Linda, CA; Ed and Sally Weisenburger of Lawton, OK; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, April 25, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

WEISENBURGER, Katharina - Graveside memorial services for Katharina Weisenburger, 94, a former Bellingham resident, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. She died Oct. 27 in Lyndon, Kansas. She is survived by three sons, including Gus and Harold of Bellingham, three daughters, 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 1947 and a son in 1979. Born in a German colony near Odessa, Russia, Feb 10, 1889, she emigrated to South Dakota at the age of 18, then moved to Kansas. She lived in Bellingham from 1936 to 1976, when she returned to Kansas. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and was active in the Dorcas Society. The Rev. Larry Zuchowski will officiate at the services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Nov 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEISSENBORN, Karl H., age 55 of 2137-1/2 Ellis St, passed away at home Tues., Aug. 31, (1976). A resident of Bellingham for the past 45 years. He served with the United States Army in World War II and was a retired baker. He was a member of the William Matthews Post No. 1585, VFW and BPOE Lodge No. 194 and the Bakery & Confectionary Workers Local. Surviving are three sons, William and Eric both of Bellingham and David of Alhambra, Calif.; one daughter, Karen Clark of Alhambra, Calif.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Weissenborn of Bellingham; his sister, Gertrude Schmidt, Simi Valley, Calif.; also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Fri., Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Milliman officiating. Burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Sep 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEITZEL, Fritz, age 83 of 1200 Birchwood, died Tuesday, April 14, 1981. He leaves to survive his wife Johanna Weitzel of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Hannah Wegner of Everson; 1 granddaughter; 2 great grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Veroske, Jerns, & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. William Sodt officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Apr 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEITZEL, Johanna E., age 82 who resided in Bellingham, passed away in a local nursing home Thursday, Sept. 9 1982. She leaves to survive 1 daughter Hannah Wegner of Everson; 1 grandchild; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WELCH, Beverly Jean - A memorial service for Beverly Jean Welch of Bellingham will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Bill Turner officiating. Mrs. Welch died Sunday, March 2, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 53. Born Jan. 24, 1944, to Ray and Jean Anderson Mullenix in Cheyenne, Wyo., she lived in Whatcom County for 45 years. She married George Welch on Jan. 26, 1962, in Bellingham. Survivors include her husband of the family home, sons Michael Welch of Bellingham and Travis Welch of California, daughter Lorna Pipkin of Arizona, mother Jean Assink of Lynden, brothers Mike Mullenix of Lynden and Gordon Mullenix of Colorado and numerous other relatives.

WELCH, Ella O., age 68 of 700 32nd St., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, (1975). Mrs. Welch had been a former resident of Ferndale and leaves to survive daughter, Mrs. Sharon Conley and a son George Welch, both of this city; 4 grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Sophie Peterson of this city. Services will be held Friday, Feb. 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Roger Worley of the Ferndale Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WELCH, Ivan W. - A memorial service for Ivan W. Welch of Blaine will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunrise Baptist Church in Custer, with the Rev. Jon Aldrich officiating. Mr. Welch died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000. He was 73. Mr. Welch died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000. He was 73. Mr. Welch was born August 1, 1926, to Edd and Helen (Robinson) Welch in Webster, Wis. On Dec. 27, 1958, he married Hazel Davies in Newberg, Ore. Mr. Welch was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Welch was an active member of Sunrise Baptist Church, where he served many years as an usher, greeter and coordinator for greeter activities. His brothers Kenneth and Garth Welch preceded his in death. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; sons Kenneth Welch of Edgewood and John Welch of Torrance, Calif.; daughter Barbara Hansen of Ferndale; brother Donald Welch of Snohomish; sister Dorothy Harris of Anchorage, Alaska; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.

WELCH, Michael A. "Mike", age 47 of Los Angeles, CA passed away Oct. 5, 2005 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Mike served in the U.S. Air Force, the US Marines and was most recently a security contractor in Iraq. Mike was an adventurer, outdoorsman and a writer. He is survived by his son Tony of Bellingham, daughter Jennifer Sharp (husband Dan) and their daughters Alexis, Chloe, and Isabelle of Birch Bay, and brother Tom Duke (wife Kim) of St. Albert, Alberta. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Sat. Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WELCH, Pearl Frances died at home in Bellingham, WA June 6, 1997 surrounded by family. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 W. North St., Bellingham, WA with the Rev. David Erickson and the Rev. James A. Welch officiating. Pearl was born February 26, 1907 to Maynard and Lillian Wilkins in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She became a Bellingham, WA resident when she married Ray H. Welch in 1979. She was active with him in hospitality and his home Bible studies throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties with the American Missionary Fellowship. Pearl was a Registered Nurse and a Public Health Nurse. She worked for the Los Angeles County Health Dept. doing clinic and emergency nursing. She pioneered health and baby clinics in many towns throughout LA county. She also worked in school nursing and general public health for San Diego County Public Health Dept. She was a long time member of Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, CA where she served as a deaconess and in other areas of the church. With a heart for foreign missions, she loved showing slides and informing groups or individuals of the Dani and other Irian Jaya tribes with whom her daughter and son-in-law worked in Indonesia. She was active in Child Evangelism Fellowship in San Diego County and helped her husband of 41 year, Henning "Pete" Peterson, in many lay ministries. Fun loving with a great sense of humor and loving, caring ways, fitted her well for the Christian camp nursing she did at Hume Lake and Green Oak Ranch Boys Camp in CA. Pearl did private duty nursing prior to her retirement in 1977. Major in Pearl's life was her personal relationship with God through her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, expressed continually in her great capacity to love people, show genuine interest in their lives, help and serve them so unselfishly. Some of her hobbies were reading, writing letters, sending cards, making up jingles about people, sending packages overseas, cooking, giving parties, putting together photo albums, card and post card scrapbooks, traveling (she especially enjoyed the mountains), showing hospitality and helping many who came or wrote to her. Preceded in death a son, Richard Peterson in 1944, husband Henning B. Peterson in 1975, Ray H. Welch in 1990, husband of 11 years, step-daughter, Mary Gayle Kowitz in 1995, sisters Marjory Mackay and Grace Huff in 1996. Pearl is survived by her daughter & son-in-law Carolyn and Jim Hively of Bellingham, WA, stepson, the Rev. James A. Welch and wife Marie of Sequim, WA. Grandchildren Jodee & Eddy Roddy of Lynden WA, Jenny & Jamie Collins of Bellingham, WA, James B. and Melanie Hively of Whittier, CA. Step-grandchildren Stan and Penny Welch of Bellingham, WA, Bruce & Jean Welch of Marysville, WA, Todd and Lisa Kowitz of Kettle Fallsl, WA. 3 great-grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren. 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Tappe of San Diego, CA and Mrs. Ruth Strahm of Brookings, OR, cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. Pearl was an endeared "second Mom" and "adopted" Grandma by many outside her immediate family. She was the rarest of gems to her immediate family, a large extended family and a wealth of friends from around the world. In her consistent, cheerful, gracious, loving character and ways she "...opened her mouth in wisdom and the teaching of kindness was on her tongue". Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WELDON, Harry D., Sr., 75, Mount Vernon, died Wednesday (June 4, 1975). Among those who came to Ferndale from Olean, NY, when the Mobil Oil refinery opened in 1954, Mr. Weldon was retired from the company. He had lived in Mount Vernon the past two years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Kulshan Post 154, American Legion. Surviving are a son, Harry of Mount Vernon, and two grandchildren, Lynne and Harry David III of Mount Vernon, as well as a cousin, Victor Weldon of Ferndale. Prayer services will be conducted by the Rev. Patrick K. O'Brien at 7:30 pm Sunday at Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale, and mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Peter Duggan at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jun 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WELLER, Virginia Ruth, age 76, died March 13, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born on December 24, 1920, in Alhambra, CA to Lola and Ray Scovell. After the death of her father, Virginia was raised by her mother and her stepfather, Bert Railson. Virginia was a resident of Bellingham for the last 35 years. Virginia is survived by her loving husband, Russ, by her son and daughter-in-law, Russ Jr. and Elizabeth, by her grandchildren, Ryan, Trena, and Russ III, and by her great-granddaughter, Anna Marie. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Clay of El Monte, CA. Virginia was an active supporter of the Whatcom Museum of History and Art, where she was a former President of the Museum Society Board and recipient of the Will T. Neil award. She was also named as a distinguished Docent of the Museum. Virginia was the co-founder of two local businesses, Gallery 217 and P & W Frames. Virginia was an active member of the Friends of Western Gallery, the Mt. Baker Theater Stars, the Bellingham Music Club, the Ivy Garden Club, The Whatcom Textile Guild, and the Fairhaven Library Book Club. She was also an ardent fan and student of the opera. Virginia traveled extensively, and her overseas travels included visits to Europe, Guam, Republic of Palau, and Morocco. A reception in honor of Virginia will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 24, 1997, at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art, 121 Prospect, Bellingham, Washington.

WELLMAN, Lynn J., age 86, of 1323 Chuckanut Dr., Bellingham passed away September 6, 1990. He was born January 28, 1904 in Plattevill, WI, and moved to Bellingham in 1927. He and his wife owned & operated Cresthaven Mobile Home Park. Survivors include his wife Gertrude Wellman; son, Charles & wife Patricia Wellman; grandchildren, Brad Wellman, Suzann, Christie & Molly Wellman, Erin Baumgart, Michael Riley, Sean Riley, Bridget Larsen, Shannon Holman; great grandchildren, Chelsea Christy, Caleb Christy, Blake Holman & Kelsey & Chase Larsen. Numerous nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m., Monday, September 10, 1990 at Sacred Heart church with internment at Bayview Cemetery. Father Steve Sallis will be celebrant. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.

WELLS, Darlene Jewell – A memorial gathering for Darlene Jewell Wells of Ferndale will begin at 2 p.m. Sept 20 at the family home. Mrs. Wells died Tuesday, Sept 8, 1998, in Bellingham. She was 65. Born June 4, 1933 to Walter and Jewel Peterson Clark, she lived most of her life in Whatcom County. She married Bill Wells in 1955 in Ferndale. Mrs. Wells enjoyed drawing, painting and cooking. She was preceded in death by an infant son, William. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son Victor Nickols of Portland, Ore.; daughters Karen Dwyer and Brenda Mills of Ferndale; mother Jewel Jensen of Everson; brother Mort Jensen of Everson; seven grandchildren including David Wells, whom she raised; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WELLS, Darrell Alvin, age 40 of Sedro Woolley, WA died April 6, 1998 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1957 in Colorado to Lou and Beverly (Graham) Wells. Darrell worked as a control operator for Southern Pacific Railroad in Oakland, California for twenty years before retiring. He married Claudette Carpenter July 30, 1992 in Reno, Nevada. Darrell enjoyed motorcycle riding. He is survived by his wife Claudette Wells of Sedro Woolley; son Russell Wells of Reno, Nevada; stepdaughter, Colene Carpenter of Bellingham; father Lou Wells of San Felipe, Mexico; mother Beverly Wells of Riverside, CA; brother Edward Wells of Minnesota; a sister Cindy Duke of Riverside, CA; nephews, Dustin and Justine Duke. Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home 1 p.m. Monday, April 13, 1998. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Apr 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WELLS, Donald Everett went home to be with his Lord, Monday, June 6, 2005 at the age of 86. Visitation hours will be from 1 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. The family will be available to greet friends between 6 and 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Craig Hardinger on Friday, June 10, at 11 a.m. in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. Private burial will precede in Sumas Cemetery. Donald was the son of James and Esther (Lord) Wells and was born in Wenatchee on May 14, 1919. They moved to Whatcom County and then to Eureka, Montana where Don inducted into the U.S. Army in June of 1941. He was married to Laura Wolff on January 20, 1943 and following his discharge in 1946 they moved to Sumas. Don was employed at the U.S. Post Office in Sumas from 1953 to 1983. He was a member of the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church and the Rural Letter Carriers Assn. He also enjoyed collecting coins, stamps, postmarks, bowling and reading. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife Laura; son Royle and wife Mary Wells of Blaine; daughters Beverly and husband Hans VanderVeen and Darleen and husband Jerry Silves of Everson; eight grand and seventeen great-grandchildren. He was also preceded by a grandson, Jeff Silves. Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.

WELLS, Frances Ellen, born August 15, 1905, passed away on June 12, 1997 at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace, B.C. Formerly of 1437 Foster Street, White Rock, B.C. Predeceased by her husband Albert and son Ivan. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Shirley Kester (Martin - Williams Lake, B.C.) Norma Young (Bill - Terrace, B.C.) and daughter-in-law Edna Wells (Chilliwack, B.C.). She is also lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral services to be held in Terrace at MacKay's Funeral Services on Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Burial service to be held on Wednesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28th Avenue, Surrey, B.C.

WELLS, Willis Ristine Sr. – A memorial service for Willis Ristine Wells Sr. of Ferndale will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the home of Brenda Casteneda. Mr. Wells died Sunday, June 18, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 76. Born Oct 25, 1923 to Willis and Virginia (Ristine) Wells in Sumas, he had been a Whatcom County resident for 50 years. Mr. Wells worked as a welder for NASA and a salesman for Lockhead. He also worked on the Grand Coulee Dam and delivered newspapers in Whatcom County for the Seattle Post Intelligencer for more than 10 years. Mr. Wells was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, Moose and Elks Lodges, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Association of Retired Persons. His wife, Darlene Wells, died in 1998 and son Willis Wells Jr. died in 1957. Survivors include daughters Brenda Casteneda of Bellingham and Karen Dwyer of Ferndale, son David Wells of Ferndale, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many other family members.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEMP, Lottie, age 95 of Ferndale, passed away Friday, April 17, 1981. She had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 54 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale. Survivors include 2 sons, George of Ferndale, Miles of Aurora Grande, California; 2 sisters, Una Hill and Erna Minardus of Basebridge, Ontario; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Roland Staats Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Apr 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WENDE-BETTS, Lou Anne of Blaine passed away on Monday, June 20, 2005. She was 53 years old. Lou Anne was born on November 5, 1951 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Misch and Geneva Charuk. She married her husband, Terry Betts, in Birch Bay in 2001. Lou Anne was a dedicated wife and mother, who cared lovingly for her family and her home. She was an expert gardener and a wonderful cook, and she enjoyed listening to live music. Lou Anne was a homemaker for most of her life and loved to spend time with friends and family. Many of her favorite moments, were those spent with her children. She is survived by her husband, Terry; sons, Russell and Michael Wende; daughters, Teresa, Marsha, and Leslie Wende; mother, Geneva Charuk; and her brothers, Van, Ted and Chris Charuk. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Post #86, 8151 Blaine Rd., in Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WENDLING, Jeffrey Paul of Bellingham went to be with his Lord June 29, 2007, of natural causes. He was born June 30, 1971, in Centralia. He is survived by his parents Jack and Roma Wendling, 4 children, Michele, Danielle, Autumn and Jacob of Colville, a brother Daniel Wendling of Spokane, fiancée Kelly Longo and two children (Stephanie and Christopher), Uncle Tim and Aunt Linda Crockett of Centralia and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WENKE, Francis Leo - A Mass of Christian Burial for Francis Leo Wenke, 80, who operated a clinic for injured birds in the Bellingham area for many years will be said at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Assumption Church. The Rev. John Madigan will officiate. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be through 5 p.m. today at Westford Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at the Westford Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Wenke, 904 Marine Drive, died Monday (May 22, 1989) at his residence. He was born June 14, 1908 in Olean, NY. He moved to Whatcom County in 1954. Retired from Mobil Oil Co., he was a member of Assumption Church and was known to his friends as a gardener and bird fancier. His wife, Mary, died in 1986. Survivors include three sons, Donald Wenke, David James Wenke and Thomas Wenke, all of Bellingham; and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 May 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WENKE, Mary E., 74, 904 Marine Drive, died Monday (May 5, 1986) at a Bellingham hospital. She was born April 4, 1912 in Coudersport, PA and had lived in Bellingham the past 31 years. Mrs. Wenke was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband Francis of the family home; three sons, James, Donald and Thomas, all of Bellingham; and three grandchildren. Christian prayer services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Madigan officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 May 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WENNER, Ellen M. passed away suddenly Monday, April 24, 2006. Ellen was born in Hann Munden, Germany, on January 4, 1931. She was a lively child with a spirit of adventure that led her to immigrate to Canada alone at age 21 to marry her sweetheart, Walter Wenner. She came to America and worked in tailoring. Ellen had a nurturing, giving spirit. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family. Ellen loved being with people and enjoyed the times she spent singing, and hiking with the local German Club. She was a tireless dynamo of energy who also enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. Ellen always had a great cup of coffee and a piece of cake ready to serve you. We will miss you, "liebe Ellen, liebe Mutti, liebe Oma." Ellen is survived by Walter, her husband of 53 years, her daughter, Denise Baker and son-in-law Frank and grandson Hayden. She is also survived by sister Ruth Lingnau of Cologne, Germany. A celebration of Ellen's life will be held at 2 p.m. on May 5, 2006, at the Lake Samish Park Lodge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WENZL, Rae, age 60, passed away peacefully with her family at home December 12, 2002. Loving mother of Tom (Christine) Wenzl of Mt. Vernon, Kathy (Randy) Kiespert of Dallas, TX; Chris (Melissa) Wenzl of Zillah, WA. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, T. J., Steven, Shawn, Matthew, Jacob, Lucas, Kassandra, Olivia, Baron, Chevonne, Ian and Tylor. Loving sister of Don MacDermand of Salem, OR. Beloved friend of Jeremiah Ransdorf and Sam. Rae was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Bernice MacDermand. Rae was a bright smile to all who knew her. Cremation arrangements under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home and Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WERDAL, Constance Bernice, (Connie) age 80, died at home in Marysville, WA, April 16, 2003. She was born February 20, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Clifford Erwin Snyder and Pansy Mae Otto. Connie spent her early years in Chanute, Kansas. In 1938 her family moved to Ferndale, Washington where she met her future husband Alvin Werdal. They enjoyed 64 years of happy marriage. Connie was employed for many years beginning at Kresses and then working at Woolworth's and Pay'n'Save in Bellingham where she retired as manager of the cosmetic department. Survivors include her beloved husband Alvin two sons, Jerry L. Werdal (Margarete) and Michael Werdal (Nancy) four daughters, Nancy Ensign (Elvin), Sharon Williams, Beverly McDonald (John) and Debra Werdal 21 grandchildren 22 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Kenneth and Roger Snyder. A private family graveside service will be held Tues., April 22 at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, Washington under the direction of Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Apr 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WERNER, Doris M., a precious Mom, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wed. July 11, 2007 at age 98. A long-serving pastor's wife and 1st grade teacher in Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois, she is remembered for her love of children with special needs. She was married 50+ years to the Rev. Loyal E. Werner (deceased in 1991). She is survived by her son, Dr. Lance D. Werner (Ph.D. Univ. of Washington), a Geography professor for 18 years at Trinity Western University. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 20, 2:00 pm at Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty St., Lynden. She will be missed greatly for her spunk, loving dedication to disadvantaged children and a smile that could light up any darkness.

WERSTLER, David – A celebration of life for David Werstler of Bellingham will be celebrated in spring 2001 with a tree planting ceremony. Mr. Werstler died Monday, Sept 11, 2000 at his home. He was 57. Born May 3, 1943 to Carol and Mary (Mussulman) Werstler in East St. Louis, Ill., he grew up in the Midwest and graduated from Purdue University. Mr. Werstler finished his engineering degree at Colorado School of Mines and then moved to Cincinnati to work in the steel industry and obtain his master's degree in business from Xavier University while working for Armco Steel. For 15 years, he was a professor of manufacturing engineering technology at Western Washington University. Mr. Werstler served as a volunteer most of his life, and his love of the outdoors led to the formation of Volunteers For Outdoor Washington, which maintained trails in the backcountry and within Seattle urban parks. Most recently, he presided over the Mount Baker Llama Owners Club. He was active in the American Society for Engineering Education, Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Society of Metals, serving as an adviser to student chapters. He loved the mountains and the backcountry and spent many summers hiking and packing with his llamas, and skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. His parents died previously. Survivors include his wife Kathleen Marlowe, sister Suzanne Morgan and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESLEY, Julie went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2004, in Bellingham, WA. She was born in Chico, CA on March 3, 1933 to Josie (Nelson) and Joseph Francine. She loved and served the Lord since accepting Him as her Lord and Savior as a young child. She was a member of Immanuel Bible Church and was also a member of The First Christian Conference Center Council. She was known for her loving kindness to all who knew her, and it was her desire to serve the Lord in all she did. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and traveling, and she was an avid reader. Besides raising five children, Julie worked at a variety of jobs over the years. She retired from J. D. Olson Construction Co. in Orange, CA, where she worked as a secretary for ten years. Julie is survived by her husband Gene. They were blessed with five children. Daughter Pam Wegener preceded her in death, leaving her husband Phil and four children who live in Bellingham. Julie's surviving children are Karen Huwa, husband Larry, and two children of Greeley, Colorado; Lisa Conrad, husband Dan, and two children in Rochester Hills, Michigan; Shelli Elliott, husband Bret and three children of Riverside, California; and Scott Wesley of Ft. Collins, Colorado. She is also survived by her sister Rosalie Olson, brother Bill Francine, both of So. California, and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Immanuel Bible Church in Bellingham at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2004
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Apr 2004)

WESLEY, Richard - A vigil for Richard "Dick" Wesley of Bellingham will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Moles Funeral Home chapel with Vernon Lane officiating. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joachim Catholic Church with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery with military honors by Lummi Post No. 33, American Legion. After the burial, a reception will be held at Lummi Community Center. Mr. Wesley died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1996, at Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was 62. Born Feb. 1, 1934, to Frederick and Mary Lewis Wesley in Bellingham, he was raised by his grandmother, Amelia Hillaire Balch Lewis. A lifelong resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Wesley enjoyed berry farming and landscaping. Survivors include sons Clyde Wesley and Barry Wesley, both of Bellingham, and Richard Wesley, Arthur Wesley and Michael Wesley, all of Seattle; sisters Janet-Ann Lane of Bellingham, Elva Wesley of New Westminster, B.C., Carol Wesley of St. Mary's, Idaho, and Doris Wesley of New Mexico; 11 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Nov 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESSEL, Frieda M., 95, of 2030 E. Smith Rd., died Tuesday (July 1, 1975). A Whatcom County resident for 68 years, she was a member of the Free Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Zilpha Failor of Bellingham and Mrs. Irene Young of Coquille, Ore.; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jul 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESSELS, Dorothy "Dot" - 10/12/1924 - 9/30/2009 A Celebration of Dot's life will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale on Mon. Oct. 12th at 2 p.m. with Pastor Lon Graham officiating, followed by a coffee hour at Christ's Community Church in Blaine. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEST, Clara Louise - Visitation for Clara Louise West of Bellingham will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mrs. West died at home Sunday, April 27, 1997. She was 76. Born Sept. 20, 1920, to Samuel and Lorena Wallace Davis in Chickamauga, Ga., she attended Ballard High School in Seattle. She married Albert West on Nov. 12, 1942, in Seattle. Mrs. West worked at Burien Pet Shop in the 1970s and moved to Bellingham in 1983. She enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening. She was preceded in death by son Carl West in 1996, brother John Davis and sister Vera Davis. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham; daughter Bonnie West of Hollister, Calif.; sisters Florence Grothberg of Little Fork, Minn., and Dorothy Olson of Seattle; and three grandchildren.

WEST, Johanna Van Hall "Nancy" died at her home of lung cancer Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. She was 64. A memorial service was held Monday. Born May 24, 1935, in Amsterdam, Holland, she was a Holocaust survivor. She moved to Bellingham three years ago from Bellevue. A stamp collector since the age of 12, Mrs. West enjoyed ice skating and synchronized swimming in her youth. As an adult, she enjoyed square, round and ballroom dancing, international travel and entertaining at home. She served as president of Seattle Holland America, and of Washington State Archery Association for five years and was a member of Norwesters camping group. She competed in archery for 20 years. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Dan West; sons Raoul Van Hall of Eugene, Ore, Dan West of Vancouver, Wash, and James West of Bellevue; daughters Nanette West-Kirihara of Kent and Kimberly Van Hall of Bothell; and one grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTBROOK, Viola Jean passed away Sunday, August 17, 1997. Born in Roslyn, Washington, she graduated from Whatcom High School. During WWII, she worked for the U.S. Postal Service. Viola resided at the Leopold Inn the past 22 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver D. Westbrook in 1975. Viola was the daughter of Daniel and Nellie Shields. She is survived by one sister, Georgia Shields Ferguson of Bellingham; two brothers, Dr. Robert Shields of Vancouver, WA and Cecil Shields of Bellingham; 6 nieces and many dear friends and staff at the Leopold Inn. Visitation will be Tuesday from Noon until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Harvey Peterson officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

WESTBY, Gerald M., born July 3, 1930 in Bellingham, WA, passed away from arrhythmia arrest on November 15, 2007 in Bellingham, WA. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. An honest and compassionate man, he was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Union #302. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Nadine, daughters Susan Moore (Ray) of Bellingham, Marcy Jansen (Rick) of Bellingham, brothers Dan Westby (Lorraine) of Kodiak, AK, Mick Westby of Bellingham, grandchildren Amanda, Tara, Jay, Michael, Nathan, great-grandchildren Haylie, Takoda, Aurya, Landen, Trevor, and Tyler. He was preceded in death by his daughter Marla Crabtree in 1991. A Celebration of Gerald's life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Northside Community Church, 950 Kline Rd., Bellingham. Arrangements entrusted to Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTBY, Mildred Mae, of Bellingham, died Friday, June 5, 1998. She was 87. At her request, no service will be held. Born Jan. 29, 1911 to Arthur G. and Bertha M. Teitge Rouslow in Astoria, Ore., she graduated from Whatcom High School in 1928. She married Myrus "Mike" Westby on June 22, 1929, and lived in Bellingham 77 years. Mrs. Westby enjoyed indoor and outdoor gardening. Survivors include sons Gerald Westby and Michael Westby, both of Bellingham, and Dan Westby of Kodiak, Alaska; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jun 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTERFIELD, Moody J., age 66, who resided at 3026 Birchwood passed away May 20, 1983. He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years and was retired repairman for a number of local appliance companies. He leaves to survive 2 sons, John of Bellingham, Fred H. of Vancouver, WA; 1 daughter, Mary Cummins of Vancouver, WA; 2 brothers, Robert Westerfield of Wyoming, Maurice Westerfield of Little Rock, Arkansas; 1 sister Katherine Johnson of Perryville, Arkansas; and five grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday evening until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 25 at 10 a.m. in the Christ the Servant Lutheran Church on Lakeway Drive with Pastor Don Clinton officiating. Interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 May 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTERGREEN, John Gustav, age 79, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2003 after suffering briefly from lymphoma. Mr. Westergreen was born on July 29, 1924 at the homestead farm on South Pass Road in Sumas; he was the third generation of Westergreens to live on the farm. His parents were Albert and Ella Westergreen. He is survived at home by his wife Frances of fifty-five years. Mr. Westergreen graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1943. He was a Staff Sergeant in World War II and served in Korea during the occupation. He and Frances Todd were married June 25, 1948 in Nooksack. John graduated from Washington State University in 1951 with a BS in Agricultural Education and received his Masters in Education and Communication from the University of Washington in 1959. His career spanned thirty-eight years as a teacher, civil servant with the U.S. Extension Service, and member relations supervisor for Darigold's Northwest Dairymen. ne of his greatest joys in life was working with youth. His contributions as a mentor for numerous youth are a valuable legacy to the various communities he served during his career in Pierce, Snohomish, Pacific, San Juan, Thurston, Lewis and Whatcom Counties. Participation and contribution to his community were essential to Mr. Westergreen. He was a member of the Everson Lion's Club, charter member of the San Juan Island Lion's Club, master at Hopewell Grange, state grange deputy for Whatcom County, Snohomish County Dairy Shrine, board member of the Nooksack Valley Food Bank and member of the Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church. He coached and judged numerous 4-H dairy teams in Whatcom and Island Counties. His team took first place in the national dairy judging competition in Iowa and competed in England. Awards and special recognitions include Whatcom County 4-H Alumni Award in 1992 and North Whatcom County Man of the Year in 1999. Throughout his life, John lived by the highest principles. He had a loving heart, a good sense of humor and served as a wonderful example of a man fully committed to his family, community and career.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTERLUND, Esther Luella, age 92, of Justin, Texas and former resident of Ferndale, Washington, passed away Friday, September 16, 1994, at Lewisville Medical Center, Lewisville, Texas. She was born November 10, 1901 in Carpio, North Dakota to Elias K. and Caroline Berg Larson. She married Carl Wallace Westerlund June 4, 1938 in Ferndale, WA. He preceded her in death January 1972. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ferndale. She worked as a school teacher and was a member of Aldergrove Sunshine Club. She is survived by daughter Elaine LaVon Huskey of Justin, Texas. Son Carleton Wallace Westerlund of Costa Mesa, California, sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Hubert Dvoracheck of Bellingham, WA. Sister-in-law, Clara Larson of Bellingham, WA. 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 23, 1994 at First Baptist Church in Ferndale, WA. Conducting the Memorial Service will be Ralph Poulson, Carl Westerlund and Oscar Huskey. Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville, Texas in charge of local arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Sep 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTFORD, Swain A. – A celebration of life for Swain A. Westford of Arena, Wis., formerly of Whatcom County, was held Sept. 5 at his daughter's home in Arena, with military honors provided by the Arena Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Mr. Westford died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000 at his daughter's home in Arena. He was 74. Born Aug. 24, 1926 to Sveinn and Hilga (Benson) Westford in Bottineau, ND, he lived in Whatcom County most of his life. He moved to Wisconsin five years ago. Mr. Westford served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. On Feb. 14, 1947, he married Jean McVay. She died in 1995. Mr. Westford was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 265 of Everett. He also worked as a commercial salmon and king crab fisher in Alaska for many years. Mr. Westford was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved the ocean and was proud of his Icelandic heritage and ability to speak the language. Twelve brothers and sisters also died previously. Survivors include daughters Julina Wallace-Schmid of Arena and Pamela Triggs of Pahrump, Nev.; brother Fred Westford of Bremerton; sister Lillian Cairns of Lake Montezuma, Ariz.; two grandchildren; and other relatives. Arrangements are by Gnewikow-Hooverson Funeral Home Mazomanie of Wisconsin.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTLUND, Elmer B., formerly of Bellingham, died of lung cancer Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997, at Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, Ore. He was 95. At his request, no services will be held. His ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery. Born March 20, 1901, to Peter and Agnes Bjorkgren Westlund in Elsie, Neb., he was raised in Bellingham. Mr. Westlund graduated from Bellingham High School and attended University of Washington. He married Millicent De Haven in 1924. A life member of Oswego Lake Country Club, he was an avid golfer. Mr. Westlund was preceded in death by his wife; his son, Warren; and his daughter, Susan. Survivors include daughter-in-law Pauline Westlund of Seattle, son-in-law Lloyd Kepferle of Hazard, Ken., seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

WESTMAN, Agnes Sophie - Funeral service for Agnes Sophie, age 96, formerly of 4784 Pacific Hiway, will be Tues., July 7, 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Westman passed away Fri., July 3, 1981. She was born July 5, 1884, in Norway. She had lived in Bellingham since 1905. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Norway, and a 69-year member and past auxiliary president of Major Weisenburger United Spanish War Veterans. She also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1585. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Lillian Roberts of City; 1 granddaughter, Mrs. Sondra Dyke of Pennsylvania; 10 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; son-in-law, Arthur Flotre of Burlington; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Frances Flotre in 1970.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTMAN, James B., age 87, of 311 E. Holly, passed away Friday, June 16, 1978. Mr. Westman was a retired and a life resident of Bellingham. He leaves to survive 1 brother, Carl Westman of city; 1 sister, Mrs. Nettie Udy of Abbotsford, B.C.; numerous nieces and nephews. Services Tues, June 20 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WESTON, Dude, age 89 of Bellingham, passed away July 24, 2006. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thurs., July 27 from 3 - 5 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Fri., July 28 at 11 a.m., with a Graveside Service to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. A reception will follow at V.F.W. on State St. in Bellingham. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WETHERELL, Floyd F. "Pappy" 82, 3517 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, died at home Saturday, Oct. 3, 1992. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale. Born Oct. 9, 1909, in Joplin, Mo., to Fred and Mary Ellen Wetherell, he married Lucielle R. Siler on Jan. 4, 1937. Mr. Wetherell was a resident of Custer since 1988, having lived previously in Wildemar, Calif. He worked for Masterbuilt and Pacific Fence and for the Baldwin Park School District before retiring in 1976. Survivors include his wife of Custer; sons Gary Wetherell of Plymouth, Mass., and Terry Wetherell of Birch Bay; daughter Suzanne Jacobsen of White Rock, B.C.; brother Eugene Wetherell of Joplin; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

WETHERELL, Nellie V., age 81 of 1224 Cornwall Ave., passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, (1967). Formerly of 337 High St., Mrs. Wetherell was an 80-year resident of Bellingham. She was a member and past president of the Aftermath Club, the DAR and Business and Professional, Women. Surviving are her husband, William T., at home; one daughter, Mrs. June Frame in New York City; two grandsons, Captain Michael Frame, USAF in California and David Frame in Germany. Services are pending at the Jones Funeral Home.

WETHERELL, Terry L. - A memorial service for Terry L. Wetherell of Birch Bay will be at 6:30 tonight at The Church if Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ferndale with Bishop Lloyd Ford and Roy Alcorn officiating. Mr. Wetherell died Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. He was 56. Born Feb. 6, 1941, in Joplin, Mo., to Floyd F. and Lucielle R. Siler Wetherell, he lived in Whatcom County since 1989. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he also was involved in the Awesome Program for adaptive water sports and enjoyed kayaking. He was preceded in death by his father in 1992. Survivors include his mother of Custer, sister Suzanne Jacobsen of White Rock, B.C., brother Gary D. Wetherell of Plymouth, Mass., four nieces, one nephew and four grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

WETZEL, Ebba A., 75, a longtime resident of the Wiser Lake area, died Monday (Sept. 29, 1980) in a Bellingham hospital. She was born Oct. 22, 1905 in Ferndale. She was a member of the Bellingham Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by 2 sisters, Elsa Jackson of Lynden; Leona Smith of Bellingham; 1 brother, Magnus Erickson of Lynden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Oct 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WEYLAND, Cathern Angline, age 77 of Bellingham, WA died April 15, 2001 at her home. She was born August 9, 1923 in Mobridge, South Dakota to Martin and Opal (Gwin) Paulson. Cathern married Henry Weyland in Bellingham, WA in 1968. He preceded her in death in 1990. Cathern was a house keeper at O'Cain Nursing Home and St. Lukes Hospital. She was a member of the Eagles and a twenty year member of VFW Auxiliary. Mrs. Weyland is survived by a son, Martin B. Sumner of Vancouver, WA; daughter Aleta J. Hazelton of Bellingham, WA; brothers Nardy Paulson of Beaverton, OR; Gorden Paulson of San Diego, CA; 4 grandchildren; 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 1 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2001.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHALEN, Ona Miller died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997. A private service will be held. Mrs. Whalen was preceded in death by her husband, Pat, in 1984 and brother Bill in 1957. Survivors include son Alan Bower; daughters Dixie Cutler, Kim Pringle and Michelle Pomada; stepson Peter Whalen; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

WHARTON, James J., age 44, of Route 5, Old Samish Highway, passed away suddenly at his home, Tuesday, December 18, (1951). Mr. Wharton was a lifetime resident of Bellingham, and was the owner of Wharton's Upholstering. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Wharton is survived by his wife, Ellen Marie; one son, James Carl; two daughters, Joan and Jean Ellen, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wharton, Bellingham; and one sister, Mrs. Coralie Gibson, of Nevada. Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 21, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

WHEELER, Floyd E., age 74 of 6005 James Rd., Deming, passed away Tuesday, June 24, (1975). Mr. Wheeler was a 28 year resident of this community, a retired printer, member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Typographical Union. Surviving wife, Elinor; 2 sons, Spencer of Deming, Don of Everett; 3 daughters, Mrs. Patience Powell of Tacoma, Mrs. Lynda Putnam, Mrs. Roxanne Smart, both of Colville, Wash. 15 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Blanche Jacobsen, St. Petersburg, Florida. Cremation Services Thursday, July 3 at 2 p.m. at the Urn Garden, Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

WHEELER, Irene - A graveside service for Irene Clymer Wheeler of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. today at Woodlawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Baptist Church. Mrs. Wheeler died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, in Bellingham. She was 94. Born Sept. 15, 1903, to Henry and Mabel Constant Clymer in the Wiser Lake area, she grew up in Seattle and moved to Bellingham in 1949. A cook for the Meridian School District, she was a member of Community Bapist Church. Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 1958. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Till of Bellingham; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WHEELER, Sarah F. - Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Knapp & Knapp's parlors at Lynden for the late Mrs. Sarah F. Wheeler, pioneer settler of this district, who passed away last Thursday (June 4, 1936) at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. Edith Myeatt, in Seattle. The Rev. J. Fletcher Long, pastor of the Lynden Methodist church officiated. pallbearers were Theodore Weidkamp, Fred Willits, Barney Weidkamp, Roy Bailey, Theodore Tobiassen and Henry Weidkamp. Burial was made in the Lynden cemetery beside the grave of her husband, the late Al Wheeler, who passed away a number of years ago.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jun 1936) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHETMORE, Catherine, age 74 passed away August 20, 2007 in Bellingham. She was born on August 1, 1933 in Vancouver, B.C. to Alexander and Elizabeth Cunningham. Catherine was married to California State Senator James Whetmore. She is survived by her children, Daniel Alexander Gilmore of Vancouver, B.C. and Tracy Gilmore of Bellingham, and grandchildren Sara, Jamie and Adam.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHIPPLE, Hazel L. - A memorial service for Hazel L. Whipple, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home in Marysville. Mrs. Whipple died Sunday, Sept. 1, 1996, in Everett. She was 100. Born July 13, 1896, in Castle Rock, she lived in Whatcom County more than 90 years. Survivors include son Carl Whipple of Marysville, daughter Charlene Baxter of Bellingham, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Sep 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITAKER, Clyde Thomas, formerly of Bellingham, died Friday, May 23, 1997, in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was 47. A memorial service will be held in Fairbanks. Born Nov. 11, 1949, in Dillingham, Alaska, he attended Bellingham High School. Mr. Whitaker lived in King County for 23 years and worked for the City of Redmond from 1978 to 1987. He also worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He was preceded in death by his son, Tom Whitaker Jr., in 1990. Survivors include his former wife, Linda Whitaker, of Redmond; daughter Kristi Whitaker of Redmond; father and stepmother Bill and Betty Whitaker of Bellingham; mother Hilda Curtis of Fairbanks; brothers Ed Whitaker of Bellingham and Troy Tittle of Fairbanks; sisters Theresa Tittle of Fairbanks and Jody Whitaker of Bellingham; one grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

WHITAKER, Leo L. - Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Leo L. Whitaker of Bellingham at 1 p.m. Thursday at Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Jay DeFalco officiating. Graveside services will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Whitaker died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 86. He was born November 14, 1910, to Joseph and Marie Whitaker in Minot, North Dakota. He was raised in the Everett area until his teens when the family moved to Bellingham. He graduated from Whatcom High School in 1931. Leo married June Goeke on February 29, 1936. He worked for many years at The Bellingham Bakery before establishing his own T.V. repair business in the 1950's. Mr. Whitaker served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He belonged to the Mt. Baker Motorcycle Club as a young man. He was a lifetime member of The Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed traveling. He was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and interested in supporting charities. Survivors include wife June of the family home; daughter Trudy and son-in-law Craig Comfort of Bellingham; brother David Whitaker; sisters Elsie English and June Miller of Kirkland; grandsons Troy Comfort and Jay Comfort and his wife Gwen Comfort. The services and arrangements are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel of Bellingham.

WHITE, Frieda - Visitation for Mrs. Frieda White will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 1, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 2, at 11:00 a.m. in Grace Baptist Fellowship, 338 North Park St., Lynden with Rev. Delaine Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Ten Mile Cemetery. Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went home on Wednesday, Dec. 26, (2007) at the age of 96. She was born to Adam Christiaan Frederik and Johanna Van Lemel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on September 4, 1911. She immigrated to the United States in January 1957 with her husband Willem Hardijzer and their two children, Antje Frederika and Willem Frederik. In July of that year Mr. Hadijzer died and Frieda and her children moved to San Mateo, California. She supported the family by working at, and later purchasing, a dry-cleaning business. She excelled as a seamstress and enjoyed her work. Frieda married Harry White on December 19, 1959 in San Mateo. After their retirement in 1983 they moved to Everson to be close to family. Mrs. White attended Grace Baptist Fellowship in Lynden, she enjoyed needlepoint, cross-stitch and painting. She was active in the local garden club, Christian Women and Women's Missionary Fellowship. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her daughter Frieda Rodenhuis on June 1, 1999 and her husband Harry White on May 12, 2002. She is survived by her son Willem Frederik Hardijzer of Kensington, CA., grandchildren Willem Hardijzer, JR. and Dennis Martin in California; son-in-law Willem Rodenhuis of Deming and grandchildren Desiree and Davis Pack of Bellingham, Willem and Carolyn Rodenhuis of Sweethome, OR. and Anneke Zwick of Deming; eleven great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Toni Beths of San Mateo, CA. We will miss you Frieda. Your unconditional love for us is a treasure. We will see you again. Welterusten Lieverd. Services are entrusted to the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITE, Harold James - Funeral services for Harold James White will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel. He died in a local nursing home Friday at the age of 78. Born in Iowa, Mr. White had been a Whatcom County resident since 1961, and was a retired carpenter. He resided at Chuckanut Square. Survivors include sons Harold of Bellingham and Willis of Klamath Falls; daughters Marjorie Wesson of Saskatchewan and Muriel Campbell of Vancouver, B.C.; sisters Blanche Hope of Bellingham and Florence Chadwick of Saskatchewan; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 May 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITE, Isaiah Lee - A memorial service for Isaiah Lee White will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Community Church in Maple Falls followed by a potluck meal at 1 p.m. at Mount Baker Baptist Camp. Mr. White died Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997, in Glacier. He was 23. He was born Sept. 12, 1974, in Orange, Calif., and was a local resident since 1989. He married Jacklyn Forrest March 31, 1995, at Silver Lake Park. Mr. White worked as a mechanic and in construction. His hobbies included cars and working on and riding motorcycles. Survivors include his wife, son Isaiah White, daughter Ashley Campbell, mother and stepfather Belinda and Matt Miller, brothers Noah White and Enoch White, sister Amber Thatcher, grandmother Rose Kleweno and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WHITE, James C. W. of Lemon Grove, Calif., formerly of Blaine, died Thursday, May 4, 2000. He was 79. Born in Marshalltown, Iowa, he had lived in Blaine for the past nine years before moving to the San Diego area. Mr. White served in the US Navy during World War II and attained the rank of captain. Mr. White graduated from San Diego State University and the University of California at Berkeley. Mr. White was a retired optometrist. Mr. White was active in Semiahmoo Men's Club and city of Blaine affairs. He also had been an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 1953. Survivors include sons Chris White of San Diego and Dan White of Penticton, B.C.; sister Patricia White Shea of Lemon Grove Calif.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by the Neptune Society.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITE, Lydia "Lil" - On Sunday evening, March 16th, our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, at the age of ninety-three, decided she had had enough of old age, illness, and pain and simply lay back on her pillow, closed her eyes, and let herself slip into the next chapter of her being. She passed with the same dignity and grace with which she lived her life, quietly and peacefully. We will miss her strength of character, her wit, her directness, and her honesty. She was a big part of all our lives and took with her a piece of all our hearts. Her name was Lydia, but she went by "Lil." Born October 8th, 1915, on the windswept prairies near Leader, Saskatchewan, she and her family immigrated to the US when she was still a very young child, living for a time in Oregon before moving to Washington. Her early years were as a farm girl, but upon reaching her early twenties she began an odyssey of locations and jobs that eventually took her to California for many years before she returned to Whatcom County in 1963 to spend the remainder of her life. She worked for many years in the restaurant trades as a waitress, then a cook, and ultimately bought her own restaurant which she called The White Spot (now Diamond Jim's) on State Street in Bellingham, which she operated until her retirement. She was famous for her roast beef and her pies and continued to make her delicious cheesecakes right up to the present. Lil was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Katie Ruff; and two infant sisters, one of whom was her twin. She was also preceded by her sister, Mary, and her brothers, Henry, Dave, Fred, and Lonnie. She is survived by her brothers, Peter (Lorraine) of Bellingham, and Alec (Margaret) of McKinleyville, CA, and by her sister, Elsie Wells, of Bellingham, as well and many nieces and nephews to the fourth generation. A private family graveside service will be held on Monday, March 23rd, 2009. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Mar 2009) Submitted by Merrrily Lawson.

WHITE, Sue Ann - Graveside services for Sue Ann White, 62, of 1531 Hell-lyn Place, will be at 3 p.m. today at Bayview Cemetery. The body will be cremated. Mrs. White died Wednesday (Aug. 21, 1991) in Bellingham. She was born as Sue Ann Johnston on Nov. 30, 1928, in Lancaster, Minn. She lived in Whatcom County off and on throughout her life, graduating from Blaine High School and returning permanently in 1988. Mrs. White was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bernard J. White of the family home; two daughters, Patricia Alexander of Reno, Nev., and Brenda White of LaFayette, Ore.; sons, Gary Swann and Craig Swann, both of Phoenix, Ore.; a step-son, Jerry White of Kent; six sisters, Eleanor Skogstad, Dorothy DeGolier and Hazel Munger, each of Bellingham, Elva Woods of Glasgow, Mont., Cora Shostrand of Clovis, Calif., and Ruby Goth of Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers Clarence Johnston of Almira, Wash., and Harold Johnston of Puyallup; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WHITE, Velma Ergler, age 27, passed away Saturday, June 4, (1949) in Newton, Iowa, following a lingering illness. Mrs. White had spent most of her life in Bellingham, having gone to Newton, Iowa, about two years ago to reside. Surviving relatives include her husband, Joseph White, her mother, Mrs. Byron Button and step-father Bron Button, both of Wenatchee, Wash; one brother, John Ergler, Everett, Wash.; one step-brother and two step-sisters, Ardell Button, Seattle, Mrs. Fern Reynolds, Everett, Wash.; and Arlene Chockley, Wenatchee, Wash.; also numerous other relatives. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Muir officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

WHITE, Velma K., 87, of Bellingham died Sunday, January 4, 1998 in Bellingham. She was born January 17, 1910 in Lockwood, MO to Thomas A. and Lizzie S. (Smith) Dunlap and was a resident of Whatcom Co. since 1918. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence A. White on May 13, 1968 and by her sister Anna Eldred. Survivors by (sic) daughter Doreen E. and husband Earl Funston of Seattle; son, Roger and wife Lois White of Port Angeles, WA; grandchildren, Grady Brown, Becke Strickland, Kelly White,Kerry Gobbell and Chris White; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 8, 1998, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jack Keller of Ferndale Church of Christ officiating. Private burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

WHITE, William Oliver - Services are not planned at this time for William Oliver White of Bellingham. Mr. White died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, at Sehome Park Care Center. He was 80. Born March 12, 1920, to Furman and Erma (Wetzel) White in Bellingham, he graduated from Meridian High School. On April 30, 1972, he married Alma Snowden in Bellingham. Mr. White was a cook on Paul Glenovich's fishing boat. He was a member of the Elks Club. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITE-ANTELOPE , Camren Martin - Infant son Camren Martin WhiteAntelope passed away on Monday, November 1, 2004, in Bellingham. He was born on August 24, 2004, in Bellingham, to Jani Ann White-Antelope and Mark Martin Jr. Camren is survived by his grandparents Janine White-Antelope, James White-Antelope, Sr., Becky Leathers, and Mark Martin, Sr.; loving aunties and uncles Jina, Derik, TJ, Lovie, Junior, Roy, Nichole, Gina, Clarence, and Tammy; and niece Nina Marie. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2004, at 6 p.m. at Wex Liem Community Center. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Wex Liem Community Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITELEY, Marvin Wilbur - Services for M. Wilbur Whiteley, 77, 3224 Maryland Place, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Bill Gilfilen and the Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Mr. Whiteley died Saturday (July 20, 1991) at his home. He was born Feb. 2, 1914 in Olds, Alberta, Canada. He came to Ferndale with his family in 1920 and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1934. He joined the Bellingham Police Department in 1943. He retired as a sergeant in 1968. He also worked part-time for SeaFirst Bank as a parking lot attendant. He was a member of the Bellingham Police Association and attended Geneva Community Church in Bellingham. Mr. Whiteley married Imogene Landaal on May 3, 1947 in Bellingham. She survives him at the family home. Other survivors include daughters Linda Graves of Bellingham, Mari Anne of Bellingham and Laurie Shustarich of Anacortes; son Dwight Whiteley of Medford, Ore.; brother John W. Whiteley of Bellingham; four granddaughters; four grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jul 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITEMARSH, Orley J. about 70, known as the "peanut vendor" to thousands of juveniles in the Northwest, died Saturday afternoon (Dec. 26, 1942) after a heart attack, white being conveyed in a Hawley Cab ambulance from his home at 934 State street. He was a member of Lodge No. 56, Knights of Pythias. The body was removed to the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home pending funeral arrangements. The deceased is survived by a niece, Mrs. Bessie Nelson, of Seattle and her son, Edward Nelson; a cousin, Clyde Whitemarsh, of Seattle; another Whitemarsh cousin in Olympia, and an adopted son J. W. Murker, of Port Orchard. There also was a son of whom the father had not heard for over twenty years and who, at last reports, was in Southern California. O. J. Whitemarsh was well known here. Years ago he operated a bicycle shop on Railroad avenue. After closing that he was gateman at the Bloedel Donovan cargo mill for a short time and then went into the peanut business, for Roswell C. (Colonel) Moseley, who operates a popcorn wagon and the corner of Holly and Railroad. After training, he was sent to Mount Vernon to operate a wagon there for Moseley and remained there over eleven years. Two year ago he retired and had been living along at his home. His friendship for "kids" was widely known. He was never to be found without his pockets full of peanuts, it was said, which he would pass out to his boy and girl friends with a smile and a jest. As a popcorn man he was best known in Mount Vernon, Moseley said, having held the affectionate title there among the "kids," especially, of "Pop."

WHITENER, Betty Jean – At her request, there will be no services for Betty Jean Whitener of Bellingham. Mrs. Whitener died Friday, March 10, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 72. Born March 6, 1928 to Charles and Georgia (Sheperd) Caldwell in Blanchard, Okla., she had been a Whatcom County resident since 1968. Mrs. Whitener was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 194 Auxiliary and had been the organization's bookkeeper for many years. Her husband Paul Whitener died in 1977. Survivors include sons Chris and Don Whitener, both of Bellingham and grandchildren Stephen, Kevin and Eric Whitener. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITLEY, Edith Irene of Delta, B.C., died Thursday Sept. 9, 1993. She was 73. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Nooksack Cemetery. Born July 18, 1920 in New Westminster, B.C. to Henry and Wilhelmina Jakobsen, she worked as a waitress in Canada until her marriage when she moved to Skagit County. A former Bellingham resident, Mrs. Whitley was a homemaker. She lived in Bellingham for approximately 25 years. Survivors include sons Robert Whitley of Kamakura, Japan, Joe Whitley of Everson, and Ken Whitley of Bellingham; daughter Donna Valeta of Texas; a brother Stan Jacobson of Surrey, B.C. and seven grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITMORE, Lydia N. of Union Gap, died Thursday, January 8, 1998 at Parkside Nursing Care Center. Lydia was born on January 27, 1905 in St. Charles, Illinois, to William H. and Mercedes (Smith) Null. She was raised and educated in St. Charles. She married Frank D. Whitmore in Canada. They lived in B.C. Canada until retiring when they moved to Southern California. Frank died in 1973, and in 1976 Lydia moved to Yakima to be by her family. Lydia was a member of the Gold Star Mothers, and a life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church when she lived in Canada, and was very active in the church, acting as an elder and teaching Sunday school. Lydia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Ronald P. Volskey, a brother Edmund D. Null and a sister Ethel W. Sybrant. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Harry and Winifred Volskey of Portland, and Dean and Helen Volskey of Yakima, a sister Helen Hatch of Mercer Island; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Shaw and Sons. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Private burial will be at West Hills Memorial Park at a later date.

WHITNEY, Gladys L. - A graveside service for Gladys L. Whitney will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert Cameron officiating. A fellowship at Laurel Baptist Church will follow. Mrs. Whitenay died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999 at the Christian Health Care Center. She was 92. She was born Sept 12, 1906 to John and Mabel Lavine Carey in Wheeler, Wis. She moved to Bellingham in 1936. On Oct. 15, 1930, she married Clayton Whitney. He died in 1947. She worked at the Whatcom County Hospital, at Western Washington State College in dormitory and food services and at Shuksan Nursing Home. She retired in 1968. Mrs. Whitney enjoyed quilting, crafts and playing Bingo, and she was a member of Laurel Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter Darlene Bates of West Covina, Calif; sons Dean Whitney of Lynden and Darrell Whitney of the Canary Islands; sister Myrtle Bailey of Hudson, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Feb 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WHITSELL, Gayle Dean - A memorial service for Gayle Dean Whitsell of Lake Stevens will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at Lake Stevens High School Performing Arts Center. Mr. Whitsell died at home Friday, Jan. 3, 1997. He was 69. Born March 15, 1927, to George Whitsell and Edith Kuehnoel Whitsell in Bellingham, he graduated from Meridian High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years. Mr. Whitsell graduated in 1951 from Western Washington State College, now Western Washington University, with a degree in education. His first teaching position was at Meridian Grade School, where he also coached basketball. Mr. Whitsell moved to Lake Stevens in 1953 to teach high school and coach basketball and baseball. He retired in 1982.

He served as a Lake Stevens City Council member and as mayor from 1961 to 1967, and was president of Lake Stevens Historical Society and of the League of Snohomish County Historical Organization. Honored as 1985 Citizen of the Yea by the Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Whitsell helped establish the town's library and museum. He also was involved in the annual Aquafest. He received the Clifford Boyce award for outstanding service in 1983 for his work to create Traffic Safety Education Program and, in 1988, for co-founding and serving on the Snohomish County DWI Task Force. He was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church.
Mr. Whitsell was preceded in death by his brother Howard Whitsell, sister Georgie Berwick and son Monty Whitsell. Survivors include Anne, his wife of 50 years; daughter Cyndi Fraser of Lake Stevens; son Brad Whitsell and Scott Whitsell, both of Lake Stevens; brother Bill Whitsell of Mount Vernon; sisters Vera McCollum and Lois Johnston, both of Bellingham, Helen Henderson of Everett and Joyce Brewer of Tigard, Ore.; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Cassidy Funeral Home in Everett.

WHYTE, Russell J. – There will be no service for Russell J. Whyte of Bellingham. Mr. Whyte died Tuesday, March 21, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 87. Born Dec 22, 1912, in Waukegan, Ill. he had been a local resident since 1991. Mr. Whyte married Kathryn Strand in 1946. She died in 1995. Mr. Whyte was retired and was a member of Kiwanis. His hobbies included golf, model railroads and radio-controlled aircraft. Survivors include daughter Teri Ann Frank of Orcas Island, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and six nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WIBURG - Nels, aged 94 years, passed away at the home, 310 Champion Street, Wednesday, May 3, (1944). Mr. Wiburg had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-three years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Wiburg, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. W. B. Hopple, of Bellingham, and Mrs. J. R. Parker, of Inglewood, California; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday, May 8, at 2 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral home by the Rev. John King Mitchell, pastor of the St. James Presbyterian church. Interment, Woodlawn.

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WICKHAM, Katharyn, 92, of Blaine died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1992, at St. Joseph Hospital. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jerns McKinney Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peace Arch Assembly of God Church, 1112 Harrison Ave., in Blaine, with the Rev. Hines officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. She was born June 12, 1900, in Munich, Germany. Mrs. Wickham lived in Whatcom County for 30 years and was a member of Peace Arch Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed her yard and flowers. Survivors include her son, Robert Wickham of San Bernadino, Calif.

WIEBE, Frena - Visitation for Frena Wiebe, formerly of Whatcom County, will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Moles Funeral Home chapel. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Birch Bay Bible Community Church with the Rev. Jim Totzke officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Mrs. Wiebe died Monday, May 12, 1997, in Bakersfield, Calif. She was 87. Born March 22, 1920, to David and Anna Kliewer Karber in Boyd, Okla., she moved to Ulysses, Kan., at the age of 16. She married Bernard Wiebe on Aug. 25, 1929, in Ulysses; they moved to Whatcom County in 1937. A charter member of Birch Bay Bible Community Church, Mrs. Wiebe taught Sunday and Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir and participated in the Ladies Sewing Circle. She enjoyed dramatic readings, sewing, crocheting, gardening and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976. Survivors include daughter Doris Fleishauer of Bakersfield; sons Dean Wiebe of Bellingham and Ray Wiebe of Grants Pass, Ore.; brothers Ed Karber of Custer, Dave Karber of Everett and Jake Karber of Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

WIEBE, Walter, of Ferndale, died Sunday, September 30, 2001, at St. Francis Rest Home in Bellingham. He was 83. Walter was born on April 8, 1918, in Rickreall, Oregon to Bernard D. and Katharine (Buhler) Wiebe. He grew up in Shafter, California. He was in Civilian Public Service from 1942 to 1946. After being released from Civil Public Service, he married Luella Goossen on February 9, 1947, in Birch Bay, Washington. He worked for Oscar Ebe and Sons for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed helping his children, grand-children and friends. He also enjoyed working in his shop and garden. He was a Godly father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, November 30, 1998, also by his father, mother, one brother Elmer Wiebe - and 2 sisters, Edna Wiebe and Esther Karber. He is survived by two sons: Lee Wiebe and wife Janice of Ferndale, Bill Wiebe and wife Nancy of Ferndale, one daughter Janice Norton and husband Ben of Hong Kong, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three brothers -John Wiebe of Custer, Harry Wiebe of Dalles, Oregon, Pete Wiebe of Oregon, three sisters: Anne Harms of Ulysses, Kansas, Mary Helen Sheldon of Nevada and Betty Heide of Kirkland. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 5, 1:00 PM, at Birch Bay Community Church with Pastor Jim Totzke officiating. A Graveside Service will follow at Enterprise Cemetery, in Ferndale. Memorial Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Oct 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WIEDERSPOHN, James L. – A memorial service for James Lee Wiederspohn of Blaine will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Community Church in Ferndale. Mr. Wiederspohn died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000. He was 60. Born July 2, 1940 to Louis and Velma Wiederspohn in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Wiederspohn was a mechanic who worked in various positions in Whatcom County. He loved automobiles, clam-digging and boating. Survivors include sons Barry and Bryan, brothers Dave and Rick, sister Cathy, four grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WIEMERS, Gladys E. "Billie," age 71 of 6610 Lunde Rd., Everson, passed away Saturday Oct. 11, (1975). A Whatcom County resident for more than 65 years, Mrs. Wiemers was a retired waitress and was married to S. B. "Ted" Wiemers, April 8, 1944 in Bellingham. Besides her husband Ted, she is survived by a son Ernie Andriff of Everson, a daughter Mrs. Jean Rozitski, Everson, a brother, Mr. Ernie Force of Bellingham, 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Nels Lien officiating. Cremation will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Oct 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WIFLER, Ellen Jeanette,2015 24th St., #62, Bellingham, WA, passed away June 24, 1995 at home. She was 77 yrs. young. Born eldest daughter to Floyd and Jennie Clapper, March 30, 1918. Ellen was a life-long Bellingham resident and regular visitor to Lummi Island. Her many activities include O.E.S.; Past Matron of Sehome Chapter #17 O.E.S.; Order of Amaranth, Bellingham Court #25. She served on many committees, and loved people. Retired from Bellingham School District, she worked as Administrative Secretary to the P. E. and Music Departments, which she enjoyed very much. She also helped in the family business, "Wifler Signs." Ellen was recently preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Francis William Wifler. Surviving family includes children, Mike and Remy Wifler of San Diego, CA, Patricia Raichle of Woodinville, WA, John Wifler of Bellingham, Pamela Wifler of Bothell, WA; grandchildren, Wendy Ellen, Patrick Michael, Dawn Marie, Deborah Ellen, Christi Lynn, Heather Renee; great grandchildren, Genessa, Daniel, Thomas; sister, Lorelle Turpin of Kirkland, WA; and a large family of friends. Memorial service Thursday, June 29, 1995, 3:00 p.m., Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Guderian officiating. Ritualistic Rites by Officers of Sehome Chapter #17, O.E.S.

WIGGINS, Charles Jr. died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1993, in Spokane. He was 73. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. Graveside services will be held at noon Saturday at Lummi Reservation Cemetery with the Rev. Brian McGovern officiating and military honors by American Legion Lummi Post No. 33. Born Jan. 28, 1920, on the Lummi Reservation to Charles and Lucinda Pierre Wiggins, he served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Wiggins moved to Spokane 15 years ago. He was preceded in death by his brother Bobby Washington. Survivors include numerous cousins and relatives, including Alice Solomon, Harold Plaster and Frank Plaster, all of Lummi Nation; and William D. Alexander of Seattle. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WIGGINS, Dorothy, beloved wife of Donald Wiggins. Funeral Service January 12, (2009) at 11:00 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Dorothy is also survived by Sandy Davissson, Kim Wiggins, Blake & Bruce Ferguson, their spouses, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

WIGGS, Josephine Jean, age 78 of Lynden, was taken to be with her Heavenly Father at the Christian Health Care Center on Friday, July 7, 2007. She was the daughter of Ernest and Isabel (Enlow) Nichols and was born in Osawatomie, Kansas on December 30, 1928. Following high school, Jo Jean graduated from Baker University. She moved to Washington in 1950 when she married Eldon Wiggs in Seattle on September 1, 1950. She was a substitute teacher in many Western Washington schools. Following retirement Jo Jean and Eldon moved to Lynden in 1994. Jo Jean was a member of Faith Reformed Church in Lynden. She will be remembered for her shinning smile, abiding faith and servant heart. She was active in Girl Scouts as a leader and other activities included Christian women's Club, Children's Orthopedic Hospital Guild and Young Life. An avid bridge player, she enjoyed the challenges of that game. Golf was a passion in her later years. Jo Jean is survived by her husband Eldon; daughters Shannon of Gig Harbor and Debra of Bellingham and other members of the extended family. Jo Jean was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Ernestine Bennett and Wilesta Pierce.

WIGHT, Charles Franklin, age 78, of 2185 Seamount Avenue, Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 1991. Born April 11, 1913 in Steubenville, Ohio to Richard and Virginia Wight, he has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1985, moving from Southern California; member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survived by one son, Robert Wight of Bellingham; two daughters, Nancy Wight of Anchorage, Alaska and Virginia Olsen of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Funeral Service Monday, September 30, 1991, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Mr. Leonard Ingraham officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday, September 29, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WIGHT, Edna, age 87 of Lynden, died at the Christian Health Care Center on Saturday, May 31, 2003. Born Anna Edna Morton, she was the daughter of Joseph and Caldona (Goss) Morton and was born on November 17, 1915 in Snyder, Texas. She came to Whatcom County in 1939 and was married to Harold Wight in Everson on May 13, 1940. A home maker, Edna also helped her husband operate a dairy farm. Mrs. Wight was a former member and Deacon of the Everson Presbyterian Church and currently a member of Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. She also served as the Sunday School Secretary at both churches. Edna was a long-time active member of the Everson Club and she and Harold traveled for many years with the women's choir, The Joyful Sound. She also enjoyed sewing and crafts. Besides her parents, Edna was preceded by her husband Harold in 1999 and a total of eight brothers and sisters. Mrs. Wight is survived by daughters Shirley and husband Richard Fullner of Seattle, Ilene and husband David Campbell of Upland, CA. and Betty Wight also of Seattle; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and other relatives.

WIGHT, Ted Rodrick - Following an arduous fight against heart disease, Ted passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2005. He was 80. Ted was born in Bellingham on October 16, 1924 and attended Meridian High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served with honor during World War II. He then went on to have a long career, retiring from Local 40 (26) Plumbing and Pipefitters Union in 1984. Retirement afforded Ted the opportunity to enjoy life's little pleasures. He took great delight in traveling across the country with his wife of 49 years, Arlene. He loved spending time outdoors tending to his garden and feeding all the animals that called his farm home. An avid sports fan, Ted rarely missed a Seahawk or Mariner game and loved hearing how the Meridian Trojan's were faring each fall during football season. Ted is survived by his wife Arlene of the family home; daughter Debbie Bostick of Bellingham; son Greg (Carol) Wight of Yelm; and four grandchildren, Rayanne (Josh) Bostick-Ewell of Washington, DC; Toni (Avery) Williams and Brianna (Jason) Schultz both of Yelm; and Tyler (Cori) Wight of Tacoma. He also has five great-granddaughters.A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WIGHT, Udortha "Dolly" (Bailey), age 85, of Lynden passed away on Saturday October 28, 2006. She was born on February 16, 1921 in Bellingham to Ben and Edith (Lott) Bailey. Dolly was a journeyman plastician for Ershig's Inc. for 17 years until being medically retired. She loved to do crossword puzzles and play bingo and she was an avid bowler for over 50 years until she had to give it up at age 77. Dolly enjoyed ballroom dancing and loved to watch the Seattle Mariners. Her favorite player was Edgar Martinez. Dolly was a member of the Eagles, Aerie #31 for 50+ years and the Sheet Metal Workers Union #66. She was preceded in death by first husband, the father of her children, Hugh W. Wight in 1980; and her parents, Ben and Edith. Dolly is survived by her son Hugh W. Wight, Jr. (Betty) of Everson; her daughters Judith Sundstrom of Bellingham, Patricia Seward of Bellingham, Penny-Jo Mack (Dennis) of Graham, WA, and Kimberley Bailey of Lynden; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one on the way and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WIKBERG, Daisy B., age 91, of Bellingham, died Sept. 7, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital. A Whatcom County resident for 60 years, she was born Sept. 18, 1902 in Surprise, Nebraska. Member of Daughters of American Revolution, State Regent, Huquenot Society of Wash. and was employed by Sears. She enjoyed genealogy and wrote a book on the Stryker family genealogy, founded Whatcom County Genealogical Society. Preceded by her husband Joseph A. in 1984. Survived by brother Arthur W. Pattison, Sedro Woolley; sister Pearl Barrett; 1 grandchild Bonnie Johnson; great grandchild Eric Jensen; great great grandchildren Ashley and Kyler Jensen, all of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Fri. Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m .at Westford Funeral Home. Graveside services Friday Sept. 10, 2:30 p.m., Woodlawn Cemetery, Arthur W. Pattison, presiding. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WIKBERG, Joseph A. (Joe), age 79, of 411 E. Axton Rd., passed away Sat., June 2, 1984. Mr. Wikberg had resided in Whatcom Co. for the past 75 years and was retired from the Whatcom Co. Road Dept. Dist. No. 2. He was also a logger and a shingle weaver for many years. He was a member of Rome Grange. He is survived by his wife Daisey Bell Wikberg of the family home; a stepdaughter Dorothy M. Jensen of Seattle; one granddaughter Bonnie and husband Larry Johnson of Lynden; a great-grandson Erick John Johnson. Graveside services will be conducted Tues., June 5 at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with A. W. Pattison officiating under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jun 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILBUR, Gary Lee - A prayer service for Gary Lee Wilbur Jr. of Tacoma will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Wex li em, Lummi Community Center. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wex li em with the Rev. Tim Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Nation Cemetery. Mr. Wilbur died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997, in Pierce County. Born Sept. 2, 1978 to Gary Wilbur and Ada Cooper in Bellingham, he was a member of the Indian Shaker Church 1910 for four years. Mr. Wilbur worked as a forklift driver in Tacoma and was a fisher, hunter and artist. Survivors include his mother of Bellingham; his father of Tulalip; brothers Joseph Wilbur, Joshua Wilbur and Earnest Revey Jr., all of Lummi, Reynold Julius of Walla Walla, Nolan Denunzio of Upper Skagit Tribe, and Jason Sands of Chicago; sister Valerie Wilbur of Lummi; grandmothers Clara Harvey of Marysville and Elsie Baker of Upper Skagit Tribe; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

WILBUR, Harry Lee, age 96, of Wickersham, WA, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at Bayside Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. Harry was born October 30, 1900 in Rodney, Michigan and came with his family to Samish Island, WA in 1902, later moving to Ferndale, WA. In 1924 he moved to Hartford, WA and lived there for several years. He moved to Wickersham, WA with his wife, Hazel, in 1952. Harry worked for Monroe Log Co. in Snohomish, WA and for Haner Logging Co. at Wickersham. Harry and Hazel enjoyed vacation time at Samish Island, boating and clam digging. Preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Wilbur, in 1948 and second wife, Hazel, in 1992; 3 grandsons and one granddaughter. He is survived by 5 daughters, Ethel and husband Bill Coryell of Mukilteo, WA, Sandy and husband Clyde Peterson of Lake Stevens, WA, Dorothy Hill of Reno, NV, Nellie Welborn of Lake Stevens, WA, Agnes and husband Dick Byers of Grangeville, Idaho; step-son Ernie Thomas and wife, Ruby; stepdaughter, Mae and husband Fred Hull all of Wickersham; 25 grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Linda Anderson, of Wickersham; 48 great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be Saturday, April 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at Saxon Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WILBUR, Hazel Velma - A graveside service for Hazel Velma Wilbur will be at 1 p.m. today at Saxon Cemetery. The Rev. John W. Stewart of Acme Assembly of God will officiate. Mrs. Wilbur, 89, of 309 Railroad Ave., Wickersham, died Jan. 15, 1992, in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 2, 1903 in Bellingham to William and Ina Babcock. She was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She married Harry Wilbur on July 3, 1950 in Bellingham. He survives her at the family home. Other survivors include her son Ernie Thomas of Wickersham; her daughter Mae Hull of Wickersham; stepdaughters Nellie Welborn and Sandy Peterson, both of Lake Stevens; Agnes Byers of Grangeville, Idaho; Ethel Coryell of Wickersham, and Dorothy Hill of Redding, Calif.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILBUR, Laura E., 93, prominent Swinomish leader died at the Island Hospital in Anacortes Monday, June 2, 1997. She was born in LaConner December 26, 1903 the daughter of Billy and Annie Waun. She was educated in the Chemhawa Indian School and had lived in LaConner since. She married Tandy W. Wilbur October 25, 1925 in LaConner and the couple made their home on the reservation where they raised their family. At this time she was enrollment officer for the Swinomish Tribe. She had been very active in Indian affairs, being a member of the St. Paul's Mission of Swinomish, The Northwest Affiliated Tribes committee, The Skagit Valley Minorities Affairs Council, Washington State Council of Tribes, The National Indian Health Program, The Washington State Council of Aging, The LaConner Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, an officer of the treasurer of the Swinomish Tribe, The Northwest Congress for the American Indians. She had worked 60 years for the tribal committee and over 50 years for the Swinomish Tribal Senate. Her husband preceded her in death in April of 1975, he had been Chief of the Swinomish Tribe for a number of years. Survivors are: 1 daughter, Lorraine Loomis of LaConner, 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Claude Wilbur of LaConner, Marvin and Joan Wilbur of Anacortes, and Vincent and Gaye Wilbur of LaConner, the grandchildren of a son Tandy Wilbur, Jr. that preceded her in death are Nancy Wilbur Foster and Doug Wilbur both of LaConner, total of 15 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nephews, Billy Wilbur of Bellingham, Pat Wilbur of Seattle and Levi Wilbur in Oregon. Rosary services will be held in the St. Paul's Mission on the reservation at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 1997 with Funeral Mass to be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in LaConner at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 6, 1997 with committal to follow at the Swinomish Cemetery on the reservation under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon.

WILCOX, Bernard Howard of 2277 Hawthorne St., Ferndale, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 1994, at his home. He was 72. At his request, no services will be held. Born May 27, 1921, to Howard and Lena Hirliman Wilcox in Olean, NY, he graduated from high school in Olean and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Gloria Postlewait on Dec 9, 1961, in Bellingham. Mr. Wilcox was a fire and safety supervisor at Mobil Oil Corp for 40 years. He enjoyed playing golf. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Bob Wilcox and Micky Wilcox, both of Bellingham; stepdaughters Linda Johnson of Mount Vernon and Cheryl Wilcox of Orcas Island; brothers Donald Wilcox of Olean and Wayne Wilcox of Allegany, NY; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Feb 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILCOX, Dale M. went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wed., August 5, 2005 following a 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 13, 1942 to Howard and Geraldine Wilcox. In 1960 he graduated from Libbey High School in Toldeo and in 1966 from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Dale later moved to the Northwest where he met and married Marcia Kay Holton on July 15, 1969, in Caldwell, Idaho. Eventually, his job moved his family of three small children to several locations, but when they found Lynden in 1980, they decided to make it their home. Dale held various jobs throughout his lifetime but he was best known as a realtor. He began by working for Colonial Realty for two years and moved to Windemere Real Estate where he worked for the last sixteen years. He was actively involved in Sunrise Baptist Church and CBC. His passion in life was to disciple other men to show them, one by one, how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Dale's favorite times were with his family. He adored his children, son Troy and wife Angela Wilcox of Centralia, WA; daughter Treasa and husband David Enertson of Lynden; daughter Brenda and husband Justin Calvery of Lynden. The joy of his life were his three grandsons, Evan and Brandon Calvert and Matthew Enertson, all who he affectionately referred to as his "therapists." Dale loved being outdoors fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. His dry sense of humor made us all laugh, even if we didn't get the punch line right away. He is loved by many of the special friends he has made through the years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his younger brother Tom Wilcox. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marcia Wilcox, three married children, three grandsons, his parents Howard and Geraldine Wilcox of Toledo, Ohio, sister Joyce Yeager and her husband Wally of Fort Meyers, FL.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILDER, Willard R., age 67, Blaine, passed away suddenly Sunday, Aug. 30, (1970). A lifetime resident of the Blaine area, he was a retired Teamster. He had served on the Blaine Fire Dept. for 26 years and the Blaine Police Dept. Had been Blaine Harbormaster and served as a bus driver for the Blaine Schools. Surviving are his wife, Marieta; 3 sons, Willard and James, both of Blaine, Richard, with the United States Army. Two daughters, Doris Hawkins of Seattle, Shirley Rozelle of Custer; 3 sisters, Ethel Bond and Verta Ruthford, both of Everett, and Marie Rebb of Seattle. Also 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

WILES, Emma Freda Brandt, age 95, former Burlington resident currently of Marysville, passed through the veil on Monday, January 21, 2002 at Providence Hospital in Everett. Born May 16th, 1906 in the Saxon District of Whatcom County, she was a daughter of Oscar and Minna Brandt who came to Whatcom County in the 1890's. She graduated from Mount Baker School, and attended Normal School in Bellingham. Emma met her husband, Troy in a logging camp. They were married June 11, 1930. Having grown up in the Saxon District, they lived throughout Washington State, which included Burlington for many years, and the last 30 years in College Park, just west of Walla Walla. The last two years she has been living in Marysville. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Fawn-Foon Wiles, Jr. of Marysville; five grandchildren, Debbie Siddoway, Brendia Leatham, Frank Wiles, David Wiles, Kathleen Wiles; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews throughout the world. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband; seven brothers, Oscar Jr., Walter, Ernst, Arthur, Barnhard, William and Albert; one sister, Helen; one son LeRoy. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 25, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26,2002 at Bow Cemetery under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home.

WILES, Lela Mae, age 86, of 1400 12th St, passed away Tues., Sept. 30, (1986). Private arrangements were held under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Oct 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILES, Wendell Dale of Anchorage, Alaska, was born March 11, 1936 to Ollie and Mabel Wiles of Sedro-Woolley, Washington. He lived 67 years and passed away at his home November 3, 2003, amongst family and friends after losing his struggle with cancer. Wendell joined the Marine Corps in 1954 and served his country in the Orient Theater. After being honorably discharged in 1958 he started a family in Mt. Vernon, Washington. In 1964 he moved his family to Port Heiden, Alaska, where he worked for Reeve Air Aleutian as a weather man and Air Station Manager. Wendell also worked on the Alaska pipeline for Goodyear Alyeska and on the oil platforms installing fire control systems. Wendell was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman from hunting ducks on the Skagit River Flats to winding in a 65lb Chinook on the Kenai River in Soldotna where he and his family lived for five years. He is survived by his wife, Dee Wiles of Anchorage brother, Gary Wiles of Anchorage sister, Marilyn Johnston of Cashmere, Wash. son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Linda of Lynden, Wash. daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Frank of Lynden, Wash. Wendell's grandchildren include Eric, Lacey, Brittany, Briana, Trevor, Nicholas and Rachel and their grandmother, Patricia Wiles of Caster, Wash. Wendell was a kind and giving man, he was gentle and loving. He will be missed by all who loved him. God Speed, Dad. Arrangements were made with Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Anchorage.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILEY, Cornelia (Connie) - Visitation for Cornelia (Connie) Wiley of Everson is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home, 202 Front St. in Lynden. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Monumenta Cemetery followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. in Sumas Advent Christian Church, 125 Front St., with the Rev. Jim Osborne officiating. Mrs. Wiley died Friday, March 7, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was 76. She was born in Pease, Minn., Dec. 13, 1920, to Herman and Frances (Zwiers) Scheffer. She moved to Whatcom County in 1937. She married her husband Hershel Wiley in Sumas Sept. 28, 1941. Mrs. Wiley was a checker for Haggen Inc. for 16 years and member of the Retail Clerks Union in Bellingham. She was a member of the Sumas Advent Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School for more than 40 years. She is survived by her husband Herschel of Everson; daughters Karen Reamer of Bellingham, Sandra Englehorn of Olympia, Lori Hower of North Bend and Kathleen Nicol and Terri Ryan of Everson; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters Jeanne Mutic of Ferndale and Harriet Groen and Katherine VanRy of Lynden; and numerous other relatives.

WILKE, Valerie passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Born August 6, 1931, she is survived by her dear husband of 52 years, Bob, daughter Dana McCarthey, son-in-law Bill, grandsons Mike and Cory of Bellingham, WA; son Dave, daughter-in-law Linda, and grandchildren of California Val was a very special person and touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Her contagious laughter, unforgettable smile, and sense of humor will be forever remembered and missed by all. The love she had for her family and friends was obvious to all who knew her. The privilege of knowing Val was something to be cherished. Val was a ray of sunshine in every life she touched. Family and friends were always blessed to be in her company. Please join us for Celebration of Val's Life at an Open House on Sunday, January 22, at 3 p.m. at the family home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILKERSON, Karen Lore, age 49 of Bellingham, passed away Sunday, November 23, (2003). She was born October 18, 1954 in North Hollywood, California to Robert and Lore Wilkerson. She moved to Whatcom County in 1974 where she has lived since. In Karen's early years in Whatcom County, she worked at the Chicken Farm on Mosquito Lake Road, the Mushroom Farm on Hwy 9, Acme Cafe, Hungry Bear Cafe, and delivered newspapers. Karen was always independent and took care of herself. She worked her way up in the Marriott Corporation at Western Washington University from cook to the Director of Food Services for the Ferndale School District. She was very accomplished and won many awards in her personal life. Karen had a great love of the outdoors and photography. She loved to swim and sunbathe at the Nooksack River and was always up for a day at the beach. Music was a big part of her pleasure in life. Karen loved to cook and was known for her hospitality and her generous nature. She was the embodiment of love and compassion: the most loyal friend, sister, and daughter. Karen's compassion led her to participating in Big Sister/Little Sister program. Karen enjoyed cars and was very mechanically inclined. She never hesitated to pull out an instruction manual to fix or program whatever device she was working on. She loved flowers and always marked special occasions with a gift of a bouquet. Karen is survived by her father Robert Wilkerson of Mt. Vernon; mother Lore Wilkerson of Laguna Wood, CA; brother Earl Wilkerson of Orem, UT; and many other relatives and close friends. Karen touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Her warmth and love will be greatly missed. For her friends and family, the hole left in our lives will never be filled. She left us much too early in life, but her memory will always be honored and celebrated. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 28 at Westford Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the Ferndale High School Auditorium on Saturday, November 29 at 1:30 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILKERSON, Lela N., age 93 of Bellingham, WA, passed away July 8, 2002 at Christian Health Care Center. She was born March 24, 1909 to Alfred and Hanna (Engman) Stonedahl. Lela graduated from Union High School in Union, OR. She moved to Bellingham in 1929 and attended Bellingham Normal School for two years. She was a nurses aid at the Whatcom County Hospital for 21 years. Lela married Marion Wilkerson in Anacortes, WA in 1930. He preceded her in death in 1969. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Survived by her son, Marion Wilkerson of St. Paul, MN daughters, Lorraine and husband Wendell Gardner, and Linda Priddy both of Bellingham, WA sister-in-law, Hallie Stonedahl of Bellingham, WA 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great- great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2002 at Westford Funeral Home Chapel. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILKERSON, Marion E., age 72, of 1432 Rural Ave, passed away Monday, March 10, (1969). Mr. Wilkerson had been a resident for the past 33 years and was a member of the International Association of Machinists. Survived by his wife Lela M.; three daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Whitfield, City; Mrs. Linda Priddy of Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Leona Symonds of Maryland; two sons, Marion Wilkerson, St. Paul, Minn.; and Bernard of Ellensburg; one sister, Mrs. Viva Bell of Marlow, Okla. Services will be conducted Friday, March 14 at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Donald R. Mace, pastor of the First Advent Christian Church officiating. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Mar 1969) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILKERSON, Patricia Ann, 48, of Fairhaven went home to her Lord Jesus Christ on July 5, 2004. Born October 29, 1955 to the late Joe and Hilda Rickenbacker Wilkerson, she is survived by sisters, Barb Wilkerson of Laurel, and Donna Wilkerson and husband Trace Schlung of Bellingham; aunts, Betty Rickenbacker of Lynden, Jolene Wilkerson of Sedro-Woolley, Betty Peterson of Mt. Vernon, and Cathy Oswald of Haugen, MT.; numerous cousins and friends, her church family at Hillcrest Chapel, and her cats, Skookums and Tom Kitty. Pat was an active and independent person who enjoyed people, animals, gardening, cooking and baking. She was known for making special meals and treats for her friends and her traditional prime rib "roast beast" Christmas Eve dinners were legendary. She liked to travel, going to rodeos and taking missionary trips to China. She was a 1975 graduate of Meridian High School and attended Northwest College in Kirkland. Employed by Georgia Pacific for twelve years, she most recently was the cook for Hillcrest Kids Daycare. The family would like to thank Pat's special friends, Cherie Vance, Faye Honea, and Pastor Jim Murphy for their love and support during the last few weeks. Visitation will be at the Ferndale|Moles Chapel from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2004. Visitation is also scheduled from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, July 9,2004 at Hillcrest Chapel located at 1400 Larrabee Ave. in Bellingham, with funeral services to follow at 1:00 p.m. Pastor James Murphy officiating. Arrangements by: Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILKERSON, William R. "Bill" - After a long and courageous battle against Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis, William R. "Bill" Wilkerson passed away at his home on Friday, July 10th, 2009, at the age of 68. He was born on December 18, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bill was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Bill grew up in Pearl River, Louisiana, where he loved fishing and hunting. After graduating from Slidell High School, he entered the United States Air Force. He was a Jet Mechanic stationed at Paine Field in Everett, WA. In 1962, he married Patricia Goralski. After serving his country honorably, he moved to Ferndale, Washington, in 1963 where he remained a lifelong resident. Even though Bill called Ferndale home, his heart was always in Louisiana. After moving to Ferndale, Bill continued his love of fishing and hunting. In later years, he panned for gold on Mt. Baker. Bill was a member of the Ferndale Rec Club, which established the first organized sports programs for Ferndale youth and developed the first softball fields in Ferndale. He was a midget football coach for several years. Bill loved watching his three children participate in sports from the little league years through the high school years and then supporting his grandchildren all over again. Bill never missed a game or opportunity to brag about his children's or grandchildren's accomplishments. His passion was his family. Other hobbies included tying flies for fishing, morning coffee at Bob's Burgers and Brew, and naps with grandchildren. Bill worked at Intalco Aluminum as a millwright from the day the plant opened; he was the 73rd employee hired. He was highly respected for his mechanical abilities and knowledge of his trade. He retired after 37 years of service. His family and everyone who knew him will sincerely miss Bill. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pat; his two sons, Bill Jr. (Tina) and Jim (Ann-Marie); and his daughter, Cathy Raymond (Luke). Bill has five grandchildren: Aaron Wilkerson, Austin Wilkerson, Chelsia Wilkerson, Ashley Wilkerson and Camden Raymond. Survivors also include sisters, Dorothy Gainer, Flo Gaskill, and Maria Swilley, and brother, Bert Wilkerson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ferndale, at 11:00 a.m. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLKIE, Marian "Midge", born on May 6, 1925 in Bellingham, WA to Wendell and Helen Felmley, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at the age of 79. She is now together at last with her husband Bob. Midge was a loving wife and mother of four. She had a good sense for the ridiculous and loved spending time with her family and friends. In addition to being a homemaker, she enjoyed working at the Bon Marche for many years. She was a gifted seamstress and a lover of animals. Midge was preceded in death by her parents Wendell and Helen Felmley, her loving husband Robert Willkie and her brother Robert Felmley. She is survived by her sister Joan and husband Rich Ryan of Spokane, WA, her daughter Lynne and husband Joel Miller of Graham, WA, her sons, Greg and wife Laraine Willkie of Bellingham, WA, Brian and wife Debbie Willkie of Concrete, WA and Mark and wife Cheryl Willkie of Ferndale, WA. She is also survived by her grandchildren David Keyes, Jeff and wife Stephanie Keyes, Lorri and husband Brian Swanson, Jenny and husband Tyson Bull, Bradley Willkie, Brandon Willkie, Bob and wife Gina Willkie, Christopher Willkie, five great-grandchildren and many wonderful friends. Midge will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be Saturday, September 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and Sunday, September 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel, James and Sunset, Bellingham. A Memorial service will be held Monday, September 13, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at Jerns Funeral Chapel with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILKINS, Ruth Elizabeth, age 81, of Blaine died July 6, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. She is survived by a daughter Jean Jellum of Custer, a son Robert Wilkins of Bothell, a sister Helen Goodwin of Atascadero, California & a brother, John Harley Bridgman of Calif. There are also 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren & 2 great-great grandchildren. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 1997, 4 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7053 Enterprise Road, Ferndale.

WILKINSON, Arthur H., 84, of Bellingham, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2002. Art was born on August 10, 1918, in Seattle to Herbert C. and Elma (Johnson) Wilkinson. The family moved to Bellingham the following year, and Art lived in Bellingham the rest of his life except for his military service during World War II. Art graduated from Whatcom High School and attended Western Washington College of Education. During WWII, he served in the Army Air Corps at Eglin Air Field, Florida. Art married Doris Schneider on May 18, 1943. He was a longtime member of Garden Street United Methodist Church, singing in the Garden Street chancel choir for over 70 years. He worked for Cascade Natural Gas for 27 years, retiring in 1983. Art enjoyed music, gardening, walking, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Art's family and friends were important to him and they will miss his affection and sense of humor. Art is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris, his children Mary Wilkinson and husband Joe Ford of Olympia, Mark Wilkinson, of Bellingham, Jean Wilkinson, husband Jim Fulton, and Art's grandkids Andy and Lydia Fulton, all of Olympia and Joe and Carol Wilkinson of Bellingham. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Cheney of Everett, sister-in-law Florence Wilkinson of Portland, and a large extended family. Art was preceded in death by his brothers Herb and David. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church in Bellingham. Jones|Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

WILKINSON, Deborah Kay, Wilkinson, 42 of Bellingham, died after a brief illness on September 6, 2003. She was born on August 23, 1961 in Everett, WA. Deborah was teaching English Literature at Western Washington Univ. while working on her master's degree. Deborah is survived by her daughter Kari Lyn Avila and husband of Ellensburg, son Adam Wilkinson of Bellingham, mother Kathleen Mitchell of Marysville and father Wayne Mitchell of Virginia, brother Brad Mitchell of Bothell, grandmother Dorothy LaFever of Longview, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved friend and companion, James Shields. The Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home, Lynnwood.

WILKINSON, Herbert C. – A memorial service for Herbert C. Wilkinson of Portland, Ore, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Congregational Church of Kirkland, United Church of Christ, in Kirkland. Mr. Wilkinson died of complications caused by cancer on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000 in Portland. He was 88. Born Nov. 15, 1912 in Eatonville, he graduated from Whatcom High School and Western Washington College of Education. He married Florence Ebright in February 1936. Mr. Wilkinson was a school teacher who taught in the Lake Washington School District for 37 years before retiring. He enjoyed gardening, photography, rock hounding and fishing. Survivors include his wife of Portland; daughters Joan McGrew and Judith Edelman, both of Portland; sister Margaret Cheney of Everett; brother Arthur Wilkinson of Bellingham; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILKS, Kenneth, - Born Dec. 16th 1928 in Stockport England, Kenneth Wilks graduated from Stockport College England with a BSEE and attended UCLA for post graduate school in Reliability and Environmental Simulation Engineering. He joined the British Royal Air Force in 1947. He has been a Test Engineer, worked for USAF research testing for space and also Aerospace devices. He is recognized for his contributions to space for the Apollo II space flight and the flight of the First Columbia Shuttle. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Winifred Margaret Watson whom he married September 2nd 1950. The both loved to race Rally Cars, Kenneth drove and Winifred would navigate. They traveled together and liked to entertain friends. Kenneth's hobby was making movies of his travels and adventures. He leaves behind Winifred's relatives in England Edna May, Allan and Pauline May, their daughter Janet Stuart Smith, Glyn and Maureen May. The May family would like to thank Sandra Martinez and John Connell for the friendship they have supported him with through the past few years and the friends he made at the Willows. Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-site Crematory Bellingham, WA.

WILLAND, Frances M., 80, of 2764 Mountain View Road, Ferndale, died of cancer Sunday (Aug. 9, 1992) at home. She was born to Edward and Emilia Erickson on June 7, 1912 in Epping, ND. She married Olve Willand on Aug 2, 1932, in Epping. In 1936, they moved to Ferndale where she lived until her death. Mrs. Willand was a member of Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale and of the Ferndale Senior Center. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Richard Willand of Bellingham, Ronald Willand of Ferndale and Ordean Willand of Goodyear, Ariz; two daughters, Lola Lindell of Ferndale and Elaine Willand of Kent; a brother, Clarence Erickson of Williston, ND and a sister Hazel Erickson of Pelican Rapids, Minn.; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be at 11 .a.m Thursday at Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale, with the Rev. Joel Lohafer officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Aug 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLAND, Olve - A funeral for Olve Willand of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Triumph Lutheran Church with the Rev. Joel Lohafer officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Willand of 2764 Mountain View Road died Saturday, July 1 1995 in Ferndale. He was 87. Born Oct. 2, 1907 to Steen E. and Mina Berg Willand in Grygla, Minn., he moved to Ferndale in 1936. He married Frances Marie Erickson on Aug. 2, 1932 in Epping, ND. She died in August 1992. Mr. Willand owned and operated Willand's Garage/Willand's Auto Parts in Ferndale before retiring in 1969. He enjoyed gardening, working in his flower garden and riding horses in the mountains. Survivors include daughters Lola Lindell of Ferndale and Elaine Willand of Kent; sons Ronald Willand of Ferndale, Richard Willand of Bellingham and Ordean Willand of Goodyear, Ariz.; sisters Edna Melseth of Bellingham, Bernice Hjemeland of Seattle, Ruth Kvilhaug of Tioga, ND, and Hazel Willand of Minneapolis; brother Reuben Willand of Chehalis; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLEMSEN, Agnes, age 64 of 115 S. Washington St., Everson, passed away Wed., April 1, (1987). She was born in Terwspel, Holland. She came to the United States in 1928 where she settled in California. She married her husband Gilbert in 1941 and they moved to the Everson area in 1953. He passed away in 1985. She was a member of the Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, a member of the Womens' Guild and the Coffee Break Bible Study of Everson, she was a volunteer for the Food Bank and received her 10 year pin from St. Joseph Hospital where she was a dietary aide. Survivors are her 2 sons, Henry and wife Karen, Gilbert and wife Ronell, of Everson; 3 daughters, Kerry Ann and husband Steve Bates, Raylene and husband Ed Timmer all of Lynden and Geraldine and husband John Pogue of Everson; step-mother, Goldie Vos of Logan, Kansas; brother Sidney and wife Georgia Vos of Bellingham; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Saturday April 4, 11 a.m. at the Nooksack Valley Reformed Church with Rev. Steve Smallegan officiating. Internment in the Nooksack Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Apr 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLEMSEN, Gilbert, age 67, 115 So. Washington St., Everson, passed away in Bellingham on Sat., Dec. 14, (1985). Born Sept 11, 1918 in Lester, Iowa, Mr. Willemsen moved to Whatcom County from California in 1953. Aretired truck driver, he had been employed for many years at LTI and Milkyway. He was a member of Teamsters Local No. 231 and was married to Agnes Vos in California on Jan. 24, 1941. He is survived by his wife Agnes; 2sons, Henry and wife Karen and Gilbert Jr. and wife Ronell, all of Everson; 3 daughters, Mrs. Geraldine and husband John Pogue and Kerry Ann Anderson, all of Everson, Mrs. Raylene and husband Ed Timmer of Lynden; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jake Willemsen and wife Jeanette in Calif., and Bernie Willemsen and wife Betty of Sunnyside; 2 sisters, Mrs. Reika and husband Peter VanderFeer in Calif.,Mrs. Jessie and husband Henry VanDam of Arlington; numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded by a brother Henry during WWII. Funeral services Wed., Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, Rev. Steve Smallegan officiating. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLETS, Alice M., age 77, formerly of H Street Road, Lynden, passed away in Anchorage, Alaska, Wednesday, June 30, 1965 following an extended illness. A resident of Whatcom County since 1919 she had made her home in Anchorage for the past 10 years. Surviving are 4 sons, Fred and John Willits, both of Bellingham, David O'Connor of Longview, and Thomas O'Connor of Port Angeles; 1 daughter, Mrs. Alice Morino of Anchorage; 2 brothers, Albert Cobourne of Vancouver, B.C. and Thomas Cobourne in Ireland; 1 sister, Mrs. May Pattison of Courtney, B. C.; also 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Saturday, July 3, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in the Lynden Cemetery.

WILLETT, Olive Georgia - A graveside service for Olive Georgia Willett, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery with James Gerwing officiating. Mrs. Willett died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996 in Issaquah. She was 76. Born Fe. 28, 1920 to Martin and Mary Creighton Hougan in Bellingham, she was raised in north Bellingham and moved to North Bend in 1942. She was a member of North Bend Grange. Mrs. Willett was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn R. Willett in 1963. Survivors include daughters Glenda Charbonneau and Bonnie Brady, both of Snoqualmie; sons Burrell Willett of Modesto, Calif. Gary Willett of Sultan and Larry Willett of North Bend; sisters Rhoda Zurflueh and Mable Seelye, both of Bellingham, and June Black of Sherwood, Ore.; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLEY, Jecoba E., 60, 1640 Bel-Air Travel Court, Blaine, died Sunday (Aug. 15, 1982) at her home. She was born Aug. 7, 1922, at Bigelow, Minn., and had been a Whatcom County resident for more than 50 years. She married Kenneth Willey on Aug. 16, 1946 in Lynden. She was a member of Blaine Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include her husband, two sons, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Blaine Kingdom Hall. Visitation will be until noon Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLEY, Kenneth, age 65, of 1640 Peace Portal Way, Blaine, passed away Fri., Nov. 22nd, (1985). He was the superintendent for Street & Water dept. in Blaine, leaves to survive two sons, Terry and wife Jan, Wayne and wife Nancy, all of Blaine; 1 sister, Mrs. Leo (Dorothy) Zaddock of Blaine; 2 aunts, Mrs. Wilburn Barrett of Ferndale, Mrs. Cecile Allen of Bellingham; 1 nephew, Mike and wife Janet Zaddock; 1 great-nephew, Joseph Zaddock. Memorial services to be held Mon., Nov. 25, 7 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall, Blaine. Arrangements by Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Nov 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Angely L., age 88 passed away in Bellingham. Visitation at Westford Funeral Home on Wed. June 25th from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a Graveside Service at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale at 11 a.m. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Christine, age 89 passed away Fri., Aug. 8, 2008. She was born Sept. 17, 1918 in McComb, MS to David Laird and Edna Albritton. She worked as a hairdresser and later as a bookkeeper at Clark Feed and Seed. Christine was a longtime member of Daughters of America. She loved to play bingo and slot machines. Christine was preceded in death by her son David Williams, sisters Evelyn Hooks and Janet Newman, and grandchildren Daniel Kerr and Ashley Williams. She is survived by her children Richard Williams of Washington, Jo Anne Kerr of Bellingham, Judy (Elvin) DeShazer of Ellensburg and Joyce Pyles of Washington, sister Jacqueline Fowler of Baton Rouge, LA; and numerous grand, great- and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Mon. Aug. 11th from 3-5 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tues. Aug. 12th at 1:30 p.m. followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Aug 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, David L. - An investigation was underway Wednesday after a Bellingham Marine, Lance Cpl. David L. Williams, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel last week. His parents are Mrs. Joe Williams, now living in Everett, and Richard Williams, Yakima. Williams, 22, had spent 13 months in Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Shirley Bunton of Bellingham, Sharon Coos of San Francisco and Mrs. Susie Hatch of Marysville; a brother, Dennis Coos of San Francisco; a stepbrother, Joseph Williams III of Lynden, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, Yakima. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale, with requiem mass at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joachim's Church. Burial will be in Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Nov 1969) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Dean O., age 43, of Marietta, passed away Sunday, August 6, (1967). Mr. Williams was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and a veteran of World War II. He leaves to survive his wife, Virginia R., at the family home; five sons, Dean, Virgil, Ronald, Gary and George, all of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Solomon of this city and Carol Ann at home; three granddaughters; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams of Glacier Star Route; three brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 10, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of The Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1967) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Doug R. of Custer, WA passed away August 24, 1997 at home. He was born to Frank Williams and Geneva Todahl August 8, 1929. Survived by his parents; his wife Millie Williams; two sons, Doug B. Williams and Lee Williams; 3 daughters, Vin Goodrich, Terrie Flammang, Debbie Stephens; 5 brothers, Bill Todahl, Marlyn Todahl, Harlan Todahl, Larry Williams, Don Kickhafer, four sisters, Colleen Johnson, Sharon Bailey, Linda Wilson, Lorena Derr; 13 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren, family & his many friends. He worked for GP for 17 years and was self employed fisherman for 20 years. Memorial services will be held Sunday August 31, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at the family home, 8256 Custer School Rd., Custer.

WILLIAMS, Dwight Jr., a former resident of Everson, WA passed away Sunday, April 21, 2002 at the Country Acre Adult Family Home in Sedro Woolley, WA at the age of 77 years. He was born February 19, 1925 in Sumas, WA, the son of Dwight and Alice Corbin Williams. Dwight grew up in the Everson area attending school and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1943. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII, stationed in Florida. After the war, he attended Western Washington College in Education. He began his teaching career in elementary mathematics teaching in Bilketon, and WA, Olympia, WA, and in the Bethel School District in Tacoma retiring in 1983. After his teaching career, he resided in Everson and for the past year in the Sedro Woolley area. Dwight enjoyed fishing and he loved bowling. He is survived by his sister Patricia and her husband Vernon Galbraith of Mount Vernon, WA three nephews and their spouses, Brett and Judy Galbraith of Conway, Dwight and Margaret Galbraith of Oak Harbor, and Hugh and Cris Galbraith of Sedro Woolley niece, Stefanie Galbraith of Lake Cavanaugh four great nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Angela, Andrew and Chad Galbraith. Graveside services will be Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 2:00pm at the Lakeside Cemetery near Sumas, WA with Pastor Donald Simpson of the Everson Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements and services under the care of: Lemley Chapel Sedro Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Apr 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Eric James - Visitation for Eric James Williams of Bellingham will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Moles Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Mark Weir officiating. Mr. Williams died Tuesday, June 10, 1997, He was 83. Born April 20, 1914, to Edward and Ruth Parry Williams in Britain, he lived in Bellingham for 24 years. Survivors include his wife, Rosina, of Bellingham; sons John Williams of Bellingham and Anthony Williams of London; daughters Anita Carter of Kings Lynn, England, and Linda Gallagher of Puyallup; sisters Dorothy Hildreth of Glendale, Calif., Doreen Goodyer of North Hampton, England, Maureen Kinman of Surrey, B.C., and Irene Darbyshire of Yucaipa, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

WILLIAMS, Eugene "Willie" passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 28, at the age of 76, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Darlene (Sucee), brother Glenn (Sarah) Williams of Toledo, Ohio, and sister Edna (Joe) Clem of Seattle; sons Steve (Jerri) Williams of Bellingham, Don (Linda) Williams of Auburn, WA, and Jim Williams (fiancee Teri Rexroat) of Bellingham; daughter Barbara Williams of Blaine, 5 grandchildren, one 2-month-old great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents Ward R. and Loeta Williams of Lynden, and his grandson Andrew Barcome. Willie was born December 22, 1930 in Armour, South Dakota. His family moved to Freeport, Illinois in 1941, then to Lynden in 1945, where he met his lovely wife, Darlene. A true lover of the outdoors, Willie spent a great deal of his early life in scouting, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and Quarter Master in Sea Scouts. He dearly loved mountain climbing, and reached the summits of numerous peaks throughout Washington and Oregon. Be it for his own children or others, Willie's support of local youth sports was unequaled. If he wasn't volunteering his services as a swim meet director, he was organizing a fundraiser. He loved following professional sports, as well. While his trade was sales, his other interests were numerous and varied. He was a long time member of the Kiwanis Club and served as Lt. Governor, 20th Division of the PNW District. Willie enjoyed golfing, hiking, snorkeling, snow skiing and traveling. Willie's love of family, his indomitable giving spirit, his wonderful sense of humor and the perpetual twinkle in his eye will be forever missed. His family would like to sincerely thank Mt. Baker Care Center and Hospice for all they did for him. A Celebration of Willie's life is planned for Saturday, March 24 at the Ankar Park Clubhouse, Bellingham, from 4 to 6 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Eurah - A graveside service for Eurah Williams, 91, of 2543 Mountain View Road, Ferndale, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Lee officiating. Mrs. Williams died Tuesday (Aug. 7, 1990) at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born Eurah Malone on Aug. 2, 1898, in DeKalb, Tenn., and moved to Whatcom County about a year ago. She had lived in Oakhurst, Calif. Survivors include a son William Smeltzer of West Virginia; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Everett Owen of Bellingham died Monday, July 5, 1999 at Alderwood Park Care Center. He was 88. At his request, no service will be held. Born Aug 10, 1910, in Minneapolis, he was a local resident since 1946. Mr. Williams attended Princeton University and graduated from the University of Minnesota and Union Theological Seminary in New York. He was self-employed in the shake manufacturing business. He was preceded in death by wives Kathryn Williams in 1964 and Margaret Shagren Williams in 1982. Survivors include two nieces. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, George Edward of Blaine died of cancer Monday, Jan. 3, 2000 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. He was 78. Born Jan. 31, 1922 in Galveston, Texas, he had been a local resident since 1986. On Jun 24, 1946, he married Rosemary Fischer. Mr. Williams was a retired commercial fisher. He fished in Washington and Alaska. He trolled, gillnetted and tendered fish in Sitka, Alaska. During the mid-1980s, he moved to Blaine, where he worked at Blaine Marina. His hobbies included hunting, sports fishing and fly tying. Survivors include son Gary E. Williams of Custer, daughter Virginia "Ginger" Bylsma of Blaine, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Hazel N., of 1300 Main St, Lynden, passed away in a local nursing home Fri., Feb. 18, 1994 at the age of 79. She had been a resident of Lynden for the past 46 years and was a member of The First Baptist Church in Lynden. She was co-owner with her husband Karl of The Williams Berry Farm. She leaves to survive 1 son Dennis and wife Jody Williams of Ferndale; 3 sisters, Lucy Pollman of Ferndale, Siegel Keeney of Alabama, Beulah Robnett of Missouri; also 2 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Karl and sister Helen Bays. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Private family graveside service will be held Wed. at 10:30 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Remembrance services will be held at 11:30 am Wed at The First Baptist Church in Lynden with Pastor Hoyt Sherwin officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Feb 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Herbert, 70 years old, of 2824 Walnut Street, passed away Tuesday (April 26, 1949) at a local hospital following a lingering illness. A resident of Bellingham for the past 49 years, Mr. Williams had worked for the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company and later the Miller Real Estate firm. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Helen Williams; a son, Robert, of Portland; two sisters Mrs. Lou (Margaret) Wilson, Portland, and Mrs. R.N. (Mary) Doyle of Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as nephews and nieces.
Submitted by Sandra Williams

WILLIAMS, Homer M. - Graveside services for Homer M. Williams, 74, a former Everson area resident, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lakeside Cemetery, with the Rev. John Leaf officiating. Williams, who dies Sunday (Aug. 1, 1982), was born May 30, 1908, in Saskatchewan, Canada, and had been a resident of Skagit and Whatcom counties for 53 years. He was a former state ferry operator on the Anacortes run. He is survived by Hilda Nims and two sisters. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, John C. passed away on December 14, (2006) in Omak after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a daughter Dana M. Lyon of Bothell and a son Brian Williams of Issaquah. He also leaves behind his partner of seven years Jean Y. Hendrick of Omak. He also has left behind numerous friends and you know who you are. Everyone he was close to had a moniker and you all know what it was. He was born to William Williams and Rachel Williams in Bellingham on April 12, 1938. He attended Bellingham schools; after graduation he served two years in the Army, then a long career at Georgia Pacific as Chief of Security for over 30 years. After retiring from Georgia Pacific, he went to Sudden Valley as Security Officer for eight years. John loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys and Fox News. One of the most enjoyable days of his life was this past May, when he went on a tour of the USS John C. Stennis, CVN 74, a nuclear ship and sat in the "Old Man's Chair." A celebration of his life will be held in the spring in Bellingham, and in late summer in Omak. "You are at rest and have no more pain." We love and miss you, Dad. Jean, Dana and Brian.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, John Solon - A memorial service for John Solon Williams of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with the Revs. John Gibb and Bob Christie of St. Paul's and the Rev. Erian Baker of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun Valley, Idaho, officiating. A reception will follow. Born Jan 18, 1917, to Solon Dickerson and Julia Millicent Ward Williams in Seattle, he graduated from Olympia High School in 1935 and from the University of Washington in 1940 with a degree in geology and engineering. Mr. Williams worked as a supervisor at the PACCAR ship yards in Bremerton during World War II. After the war, he managed Bellingham Builder's Supply. He also co-founded Whatcom Builder's Supply in Lynden, which he operated until selling the business in 1992. His memberships included St. Paul's and St. Thomas Episcopal churches, Komo Kulshan Ski Club, Lake Whatcom Sailing Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Washington Athletic Club, Lake Washington Rowing Club, Sun Valley Golf Club, Sun Valley Athletic Club, Sun Valley Ski Club and Hill's Angels. He also enjoyed hiking and sail boarding. Survivors include his wife, Karla Sanderson Williams of Bellingham; sons John Williams, Richard Williams and Alan Williams, all of Bellingham; and daughter Charlotte Williams of Edmonds, all from a previous marriage; and two grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Karl W., age 72, of Lynden, died at his residence Thurs., July 24, 1986. Karl was a retired berry farmer in Whatcom County for some 30 years, was co-owner of J.W.D Realty for 10 years and director and manager of the Bellingham Funeral Chapel, now Jerns & LeVeck in it's early years. He was a member of the New Life Fellowship of Bellingham, came to this area in 1946. Surviving is his wife Hazel; a son Dennis; sister Margaret Franklin in Calif; grandchildren, Kelli and Gregg, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be Mon., July 28th, 11 a.m. in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeff Morrisette officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling house will be Fri. 12-5, Sat 9-1 and Sun 1-3.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jul 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Marvin E. - Rosary will be said for Marvin E. Williams Jr., 12, 2308 James St, at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Moles Monroe Funeral Home, Ferndale. Mass will be offered at 9 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Joseph Dakin in St. Joachim's Church. Marvin died Saturday (Sept. 9, 1961) in Seattle after a long illness. He had attended Assumption School for four years and Sunnyland School for one year. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Solomon; two sisters, Marina and Kimberly; two brothers, Felix and William, and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 1961) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Mary Charlotte, age 86, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2003 in Bellingham. A private family ceremony will be held on Monday, June 30, 2003 at Enterprise Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Mildred M. - Retired nurse's aide Mildred M. Williams, 76, of 5280 Northwest Road, died Sunday (Feb. 24, 1991) at Mount Baker Care Center. She was born to Carl and Mary Zimmer of Ferndale on May 9, 1914. She lived all her life in Whatcom County. Mrs. Williams worked as a nurse's aide at Pioneer Ridge Health Care in Ferndale. Survivors include a son, Larry L. Williams of Kodiak, Alaska; a daughter, Cleo J. Peterson of Bellingham; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. At her request, no services will be held. Her ashes will be place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Feb 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Milton, Sr., 57, Deming, died Tuesday (Jan. 26, 1983). A lifetime Whatcom County resident, he was born Jan. 16, 1925 in Deming. He was a barber. He was a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post, Nooksack. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, his mother Martha Cline of Deming, a brother, a sister and three grandchildren. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Home, the Rev. Eva Wiseman officiating. Funeral services will be at 10 am Saturday at the funeral home, the Rev. Harland Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Case Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Norma M., age 38, of Panola, Alabama, passed away on October 19, 2006. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Moles Family Funeral Home on Main Street in Ferndale with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Patricia Ruth, 38, of Seattle, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, (1973) in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Williams was a former resident of Lummi Reservation and is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Commodore; 4 children; 2 sisters; 2 brothers and many other relatives. Christian prayer services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be offered by Rev. Father Peter Duggan Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Rose Marie "Geri" - Sunrise October 27, 1938 Sunset June 28, 2008. While residing in her home at Concrete Washington, surrounded by family and friends, Geri, a Lummi Tribal Elder, passed over the river to the other side. She was born on October 27, 1938 in Bellingham, Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Williams; father, Harold James; stepfather, Sam Cagey, Sr.; stepmother, Frieda James; brothers, Denny James, Joseph Cagey, Mike James, Pat James, and Frankie James; sisters, Jeanette Cooper, Virginia Plaster, and Jennifer James. She is survived by her mother, Mary Helen Cagey, of Lummi, WA; her sons, Bobby Joe, Jr. of Swinomish, WA; Steve Joe, of Burlington, WA, Randy Joe, of Concrete, WA, John Joe, of Concrete, WA, and Al Trevino, Jr., of Tacoma, WA; sisters, Elaine Grinnell of Sequim, Iris James, Theresa Bob, Shirley Bob, Ginny Cagey, Linda Cagey, Mona Cagey, Gayle Burns, and Carol James, all of Lummi, WA; brothers, Harold (Buster) James, Samuel Cagey, Jr., and Ernie Brewer of Lummi, WA; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Geri worked for the Tacoma School District for 13 years, the bingo halls at night for 5 years. She also coached the Tiny Tads for two years. Geri and Joe worked at the Tulalip Casino for several years and both enjoyed traveling to Reno, NV. Geri loved to play Bingo with her friends and family. She traveled with her boys when they played ball. She also enjoyed going "clubbing"; with her sisters. Her all time favorite, she loved to sell fireworks. Geri will be remembered for her kind heart and beautiful soul. The family would like to give a special thank you to Barbie Williams for being there. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, July 1, at 6:00 p.m. at Wexliem Community Center. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at Wexliem. The burial will follow at Lummi Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory - Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jul 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Thomas - A celebration of life for Thomas A. Williams of Bellingham will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at 1324 Whatcom St. Mr. Williams died Friday, April 13, 2001, at his home. He was 80. Born May 13, 1920, to Herbert and Bessie (Gardner) Williams in Point Roberts, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Williams attended Bellingham High School. Mr. Williams served as a gunnersmate first class in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Battleship Tennessee. On Dec. 27, 1943, he married LeVoun Farris in San Francisco. He enjoyed motorcycles and bird watching. He loved his dog Spike. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, of the family home daughters Stephanie and Cindy Williams, both of Bellingham, Beth Williams Gieger of Eastsound and Judy Williams of Richmond, B.C. sons Mark Williams of Lynden and Bert Williams of Kodiak, Alaska 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WILLIAMS, Virgil L. - After 4 years of battling cancer, Virgil L. Williams passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 9, 2006. Up until his final hour, he remained true to his character-humorous, courageous and confirming his love for his family. His final words expressed his everlasting guidance and leadership as a husband and a father. Virgil was a member and resident of the Lummi Nation. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Susan "Ollie" Commodore-Williams and Thomas Williams, and Irene and George James; and his father, Dean O. Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen L. Jefferson-Williams, daughters, Shirley, Laura and Stephanie Williams; son, Christian Williams; grandchildren, Joseph Jefferson, Jr., Troy and Sadie Olsen, Virgil and Joshua Williams, Jaden Phair, and Shoshanah Johnson; mother, Virginia Williams; sisters, Alice Greene and Carol Ann Lane; brothers, Dean, Ronald, Gary, and George Williams, all of Lummi Nation; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews. Virgil graduated from Bellingham High School. He attended Spokane Community College and Seattle University, while working full time as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA at Boeing Air Field. He worked for the FAA for twenty years, retiring in 2002. Other occupations included 10-year vestment with ARCO refinery, and Georgia Pacific Pulp Mill. He was also an elected Tribal Councilman for the Lummi Indian Business Council. Virgil's greatest joy in life was being with his family. Virgil was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Prayer Services will be held at the Lummi Nation Wexliem Community Center on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., also at Wexliem with burial to follow at the Lummi Nation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Virginia Rosalie James, "Xaelwet," 83, of the Lummi Tribe was born on July 17, 1924, and went to join her family on the other side on April 28, 2008. She was the first born of George James and Irene Lear James. She married Dean Orville Williams in November 1943, and they had 7 children together. Virginia was a graduate of Bellingham High School (1942) and Bellingham Business College. She then worked for the Cement Plant as a bookkeeper/secretary in Bellingham on Marine Drive for 30 years, of which she had many fond memories. Virginia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who brought her the greatest joy. Virginia loved all people unconditionally. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone. So many people trusted and respected her. If anyone ever needed help she was there for them. People would come to her house to get help with their tax returns, or to get a hair cut, or if they needed a ride, she was there. She would even drive all the way to Seattle if someone needed to go there. She loved to drive and was a very good, safe driver. Virginia had many hobbies. She was on the Elks Club Drill Team when they won the national championship in Michigan. She was also very good at tinkering in her younger years. "Grandma Jinx" would fix up old bikes for her grandchildren so they would have one to ride, or even fix a car if it broke down. She loved to play Bingo and the slot machines. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Dean, of the Nooksack Tribe; her parents; sister, Arlene Revey; and son, Virgil Lawrence Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Alice Arlene Green (Chico), and Carol Ann Lane (Carl); sons, Dean Larry Williams (Sheri), Ronald Dale Williams (Darlene), Gary Alan Williams, and George Thomas Williams; daughter-in-law, Karen Williams; 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and relatives. We will miss her warm, loving ways, her unforgettable smile, her contagious laugh, and the twinkle in her eyes. A prayer service will be held Thursday, May 1, at 6:00 p.m., and a funeral mass will be held Friday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Wexliem Community Building. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory - Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 May 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, Wayne H., age 58 of 846 W. Laurel Road, Ferndale, passed away Monday, April 27, 1981. Wayne had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1963; was a WWII Navy Veteran; and a retired Postal Supervisor at the Bellingham Post Office. He is survived by his wife Lily; 1 son, Glen Edward Williams of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 2 daughters, Sylvia Marie Swanson of Bellingham; Vicki Lee Williams of National City, California; 2 brothers, Ralph Allen Williams of Seattle; Ward Joseph Williams of Alderwood Manor; an aunt, Miss Ethel Crow of Mt. Vernon; 3 grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Funeral Services will be conducted by Mr. John Brandt Thurs., April 30 at 2 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home with cremation following.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIAMS, William Z. (Bill), 69, prominent businessman and Chairman of Microlin, Inc. died Sunday April 27, 1997, in an airplane crash in Klamath Falls, OR. Memorial services were held in Odessa, Texas on Friday May 2, 1997 and burial services were held at the Atoka Cemetery in Coleman County, Texas on May 3, 1997. Mr. Williams was born in San Angelo, Texas and lived in Bellingham since 1988. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors: Sons: Bill Williams II of Austin, TX, Fred Williams of Alpine, TX, mother: Fay Williams of Odessa, TX, and sisters: Pat Williams of Odessa, TX and Mary Jo Inabnet of Denver City, TX. Memorial services will be held in Bellingham, the date is pending.

WILLIAMSON, Emma B. - Funeral service for Emma B. Williamson, age 79, of 700 32nd St. will be Tues., Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Edgar L. Starr officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Williamson passed away Thurs., Sept. 2, 1982. She is survived by 2 daughters, Joan Heckler of Jenue, Alaska and Charlotte Ford of Port Angeles; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister, Olga Hall of Seattle; 1 brother, Aleck Brandel of Kodiak, Alaska. Mrs. Williamson moved back to Bellingham from Seattle in 1980. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Sep 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIS, Clarence M. - A resident of Whatcom County for the past 56 years, Clarence M. Willis, 82, 1605 E St., died Tuesday (May 6, 1975). He was a retired millwright and a member of Lumber and Sawmill Workers Local Union 2665. Surviving are his widow, Wilhelmina; six daughters, Mrs. Lola Ufer of Seattle, Mrs. Avies Brinkman of Los Angeles, Mrs. Dorothy Spoonemore of Torrance Calif., Mrs. Gladys Martin of McLeod, Mont., Mrs. Vivian Martin of Manhattan, Mont., and Mrs. Esther Gates of Seattle; a son, Verne Rice, of Harrison, Mont., and 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Paul Cantelon will conduct services at 3 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIS, Henry, 21, 4730 Forty-Fourth avenue, southwest, Seattle, former Bellingham resident, died at a Seattle hospital, following an accident Monday* (June 3, 1940), relatives here were notified. Willis was employed as a lumber worker. He attended the Roeder school here until 1932 when he moved to Seattle. Surviving relatives include his father, Clarence, and three sisters, Avis, Dorothy and Lola, all of Seattle; two aunts, Misses Minnie and Hilda Rice, Bellingham; two uncles, Earl and Rome Rice, Bellingham; and grandfather, Henry Rice, Seattle. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Gig Harbor mortuary at Gig Harbor. (*Death certificate says died June 1.)
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jun 1940) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLIS, Wilhelmina D.G. - A funeral service for Wilhelmina D.G. Willis, 92 of 1605 E St., Bellingham, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Willis died Friday (May 31, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. She was born Wilhelmina Brunott on Jan. 26, 1899 in Amsterdam, Holland, and had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1928. She attended the Calvary Temple. Survivors include son Vern W. Rice of Bozeman, Mont.; daughter Esther Gates of Coupeville; sisters Lucy Shirley and Dolly Shirley, both of Saskatchewan, Canada; and 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughters Reta Long, Vivian Martin and Gladys Martin. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jun 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLISON, Dayton E. - A memorial service for Dayton E. Willison of 1800 Texas St. will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Sharon Hare officiating. Mr. Willison's ashes will be placed in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Willison died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 78. Born March 16, 1919, to Sadie and Carl Willison in Lake City, S.D., he lived in Whatcom County for 62 years. Mr. Willison lived in the Everson area for many years, farming and raising raspberries. Survivors include daughters, Janis Ballard of Ferndale and Faye O'Mara of Bellingham; sisters, Verena Buss and Lula Brandsrud, both of Bellingham, and Dorothy Olson of Britton, S.D.; brother Calvin Willison of Sublimity, Ore.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

WILLKIE, Robert J., age 64 of 2821 Ellis St., Bellingham passed away in a local hospital Mon., Dec. 18, 1989. Mr. Willkie had been a resident of B'ham for the past 43 yrs. and was a retired maintenance superintendent for Georgia Pacific. He leaves to survive his wife Marion Willkie; sons Gregory R., Brian D., all of B'ham; Mark E. of Ferndale; daughter Lynne Keyes of Bellingham; 2 sisters Evelyn Wenisch of Indiana, Wilma Willer of KY; 7 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thurs., Dec. 21, 1 p.m. in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLMORE, Barbara H., age 61 of Blaine, passed away August 10, 1997 in St. Joseph Hospital after a six month battle with cancer. Barbara was born September 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL, was raised in Du Quain, Il. graduated from high school, and she and Lester were married there in 1954. Lester, Barbara and infant daughter, Laura, came to Blaine in 1959. Sons David and Pat were born in Bellingham. Barbara worked for many years for C. F. Leibent and Border Brokerages in Blaine. She is survived by her husband, Lester, of the family home; daughter, Laura; sons, Pat and Avid and wife Lisa; and grandchildren Katie and Sean all of the Blaine area. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. At her request, no service will be held. The arrangements are by The Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.

WILLOUGHBY, Pearl E., 90, of 3121 Squalicum Parkway died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1992. Private family services will be held. Born Aug. 13, 1902 in Columbia, SC, to Wesley and Hattie Travathan, she moved to Whatcom County in 1977. Mrs. Willoughby was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and enjoyed the Senior Activity Center. Survivors include daughters Nancy Dolloff of Golden, Colo., and Patricia Stockton of Marysville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLS, Wayne of Bellingham died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday Dec. 16, 2005 in his room at the Highland Care Center. A native Washingtonian, Wayne was born in Seattle on Aug. 2, 1917. He spent his boyhood on Queen Anne Hill, then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii for his high school years. After serving in WWII, Wayne moved to California where he courted and won the love of his life, Clarice Wills, in 1948. After their marriage, he re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel, serving as a Comptroller at U.S. bases around the world. During their 58 years of marriage, Wayne and Clarice traveled in 58 countries and lived in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Denmark and Japan, as well as California, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas. They settled in Whatcom County in 1969, calling Glacier, Sudden Valley and, finally, Bellingham home. Wayne was a quiet, elegant man with a twinkle in his eye and a great ability to enjoy life. An avid photographer, he leaves an extensive collection of photographs from their many travels. He will live on in the hearts of his wife Clarice, his children Alicia, Mark and Susan; and his grandchildren, David, Melissa and Opal. A Celebration of Wayne's Life will be held in January at the Unitarian Fellowship, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILLUP, Julia Johnson - Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Monroe Funeral Home for Mrs. Julia Johnson Willup, 39, who died Sunday (March 15, 1959) in Seattle. Mrs. Willup was born in Deming, but had resided most of her life in Seattle. Survivors include a daughter Leah; uncles Dave Johnson and Isadore Tom of Lummi Reservation, and aunts Emma Edwards, Mrs. Frank Martin of Lummi and Mrs. Louisa George of Deming.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Mar 1959) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Allan B., 71, 3337 Meridian St., died Saturday (Feb. 8, 1986) in Bellingham. He was born Feb. 28, 1914, in Hazen Moore [Hazenmore], Saskatchewan, and had been a Whatcom County resident for 60 years. He was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife Wilma of Bellingham; three sons; five daughters, Lilah Smith, Lora Rhoton, Marion Kuntz, Lilly May Shelley and Ruth La Buda, all of Bellingham; one brother, Walter Wilson of Ferndale; seven grandsons; and one granddaughters. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Garden Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Edgar L. Starr officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Feb 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Anthony Christian, age 26, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 12, 2007. We will gather to celebrate Tony's life on Thursday, July 19, at Noon in the Jake Maberry Gymnasium at Lynden High School with Pastor Craig Hardinger officiating. The celebration will be preceded by a graveside service in Lynden Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Tony was the oldest child and only son of Jeff and Sandy Wilson. He was born in Caldwell, Idaho on September 22, 1980 and moved with his family to Lynden from McCall, Idaho in 1991. He graduated from Lynden High School in 1999 and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Western Washington University. He began his career this past year as a financial planner at Merrill Lynch Investment Services in Bellingham. Tony had a deep love for sports. He excelled in football, basketball, and baseball in high school and football for WWU. He shared his passion and knowledge of the game by coaching basketball at Meridian High School and football at Lynden High School. Tony was kind, gentle and outgoing. He loved deeply and generously and was a dedicated friend to many. He gave freely of his time and was active in several community organizations including the Lynden Pioneer Museum Board, Lynden Masonic Lodge #56, and Toastmasters International. He was in the process of bringing his passion for golf and youth sports together by organizing a benefit golf tournament that will take place August 10 and will be renamed in his honor. Tony is survived by his parents Jeff and Sandy Wilson, and sister Jenn Wilson of Lynden, the love of his life Bree Brandt of Laurel; maternal grandmother Donna Lowrance, paternal grandparents Harold and Mary Wilson and maternal great grandmother Wilma Edick of Homedale, ID and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather John Fisher.

WILSON, Arthur P., age 44, of 1331 Bonanza Way, passed away Sat., July 8, 1978. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, he was a member of Unity Church, employed as a bookkeeper for Haskell Corp and a Korean Veteran. He is survived by his wife Janice; 2 sons, Mark and Aaron; 2 daughters, Sandra and Deanna, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Orpha Wilson of city; 1 sister, Mrs. Alitha Walton of city. Memorial services were Wed., July 12, 10 a.m. in Unity Church of Truth with Rev. Howard Armstrong officiating. Graveside services were Wed., July 12, 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Cecil B. - A memorial service for Cecil B. Johnston Wilson of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. today at First Christian Church, 495 E. Bakerview Road. Mrs. Wilson died Friday, April 2, 1999, in Bellingham. She was 87. Born July 4, 1912, in Sequim, she married Fred M. Wilson June 21, 1940, in Seattle and attended the University of Washington. A local resident since 1972, she worked as a housewife and was a skilled seamstress. She enjoyed cooking and baking and caring for young birds that had fallen from their nests. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Rebekah Lodge and First Christian Church and traveled with groups from the Bellingham Senior Center. Her husband died in 1989. Survivors include daughter Marguerite Hayes of Federal Way and Jan Wilson of Brookline and five grandchildren.

WILSON, Clarence (Rudy) - Two men were found dead early Saturday morning in a car parked near the Lummi Shore Road about two miles west of Marietta. The victims were Johnnie Phair, 25 of Ferndale, and Clarence (Rudy) Wilson, 28 of Marietta. Both had been employed as fishermen. Zoet said death was apparently caused when carbon monoxide fumes seeped into the car. There was no muffler on the vehicle. The men had been dead for several hours. Wilson's survivors include his mother, Mrs. Margaret Casimir, four brothers, two sisters, two half sisters and a half brother, all of Marietta. Rosary services for both men will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Monroe Mortuary.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 1952) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, David Donald Christian, infant son of Derek Wilson and Jina White-Antelope passed away on Sat., January 14, 2006. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Wexliem Community Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Edith, age 93, of Bellingham passed away February 22, 2002 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center in Bellingham. She was born September 2, 1908 in Blantyre, Ontario, Canada and has lived in Whatcom Co. since 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband Hugh and son James. Survivors include daughters Ruth Sigmen of Pine Mountain, CA; Marge Myton of New Westminster, B.C., Micki Aarstol of Everson, WA; and Edna Jorgensen of Ferndale, WA; 18 grandchildren, 26 great and six great-great-grandchildren. She was devoted to her family and was dearly loved by them and many who met her. At her request, no service will be held. Edith's urn will be placed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Ellen – A memorial service for Ellen Hasert Wilson will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Lothar Pietz officiating. Mrs. Wilson died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000 at a convalescent home in Bellingham. She was 85. Born Jan. 10, 1915 to Oscar and Edna (Baylor) Shaw in Bellingham, Mrs. Wilson spent most of her life in the Bellingham area and had lived at Chuckanut Square for 27 years. Ms. Wilson was a renowned cook who worked at The Leopold for many years and also had her own restaurant, Ellen's Café, for a time. She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and cooked for many church dinners and Luther League parties. Survivors include her daughter Marlene Jackson, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Eugene Coral - Private graveside services for Eugene Coral Wilson, 81, formerly of Deming, will be today at Saxon Cemetery with the Rev. Sharon Hare officiating. Mr. Wilson died Friday (July 30, 1991) at the Lynden Rest Home. He was born Aug. 21, 1909 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. Wilson married Millie Gooch in Arkansas on Jan. 17, 1946. In 1947, they moved to Whatcom County. He was an employee of the Whatcom County Road Department and a member of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed participating in sports especially baseball, golf, bowling and fishing. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death in 1986 by a daughter, Norma Jo Shadbolt. Survivors include his wife Millie of the family home; a son Carlos Bradburn of Everett; two daughters, AnaLyn Herrick of Lynden and LaDon Bradburn of Bothell; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Floyd Everett, 45, a resident of Deming, Star route, for the past two years, died at his home Saturday (April 17, 1943). He had been engaged in ranching. He is survived by three sisters, Fannie Lawrence, at home; Mrs. R. M. Laslev, of Tacoma, and Mrs. Jack Steel, of Martindale, Montana; also one brother, Albro Wilson, in the United States army. The body is resting at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home, where funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn cemetery.

WILSON, Gary Austin, age 59 of Bellingham, lifetime Whatcom County resident, died Wednesday, March 6, 1996. He was born June 4, 1936 in Bellingham to Clarence and Margaret (Solomon) Wilson. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church of Lummi, and attended the Lummi Day School. Mr. Wilson is survived by his sisters Violet Adams, Mary Martin, Florence Casimir and Jeanette Casimir all of Lummi; brothers James Wilson, Mike Wilson, Gordon Wilson all of Lummi; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his sister Lila Kelly; brothers Alvin Casimir and Rudy Wilson; mother Margaret Casimir; father Clarence Wilson; and step-father August Casimir. A Vigil for the Deceased will be held Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale, with Mr. Vernon Lane officiating. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Church with Fr. Frank Walsh, S. J. officiating. Burial will follow at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Mar 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Hugh A., 76, one of the first stockholders in Mt. Baker Plywood Inc., died Sunday (March 28, 1982) at his home at 2672 Haxton Way following a long illness. Born Jan. 7, 1906, in Chilliwack, B.C., he moved to Bellingham in 1947. He married Edith Knight in Alberta, Canada, in 1928. He worked at Mt. Baker Plywood for many years, and also farmed. Following his retirement in 1968, he moved to California and returned to this area two years ago. He had been a member of Broadway Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, 18 grandchildren, eight great- granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, James R., Sgt., 21 is missing and presumed dead in an airplane crash Sunday off the Coast of Puerto Rico. He was stationed at Ramey Air Force Base in Puerto Rico. Sergeant Wilson was a 1967 graduate of Bellingham High School. Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wilson of Newhall, Calif., and four sisters, Mrs. Edna Jorgensen of Bellingham, Mrs. Micky Aarstol of Everson, Mrs. Marjorie Myton of Burnaby, B.C., and Mrs. Ruth Sigmen of Los Angeles.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 1971) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Jeanne (Jessup) Wilson died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at home in Ferndale. She was 78. She was born at Fort Casey on Whidbey Island on Nov. 1, 1920. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Ferndale First Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, H. Earl Wilson daughters Susan M. Schouten of Everett and Scheryl A. Wilson of Minneapolis son Terry E. Wilson of Olympia nephew Ron Wilson of Ferndale eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Masonic Cemetery in Tumwater. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

WILSON, Jessie B., age 93, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, September 5, 1994. Born April 27, 1901 to E. S. and Louisa L. (Brown) Green in Colorado, she had been a resident of this community since 1965, moving from Cathcart, WA with her husband; owned and operated a grocery store from 1947 until 1965; Past Royal Matron, Order of Amaranth, #28; member Nooksack Chapter #171 O.E.S.; member of Maple Leaf Chapter #58 O.E.S.; preceded in death by her husband, Carl in 1972. Survived by daughter, Corrinne and husband Stephen Barnes of Bellingham; grandson, Gary M. and wife Wanda Clark of Puyallup, WA; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Edna G. Ludwig of Des Moines, WA. Memorial Service Sunday, September 11, 1994, 3:00 p.m. First Advent Christian Church with Reverend Al Currier officiating. A family graveside service will take place prior to the memorial service. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 11, 1994)

WILSON, John Andrew died at his home on Lummi reservation Wednesday, (June 11, 1930) aged 83 years. His widow and several children survive him. Funeral rites will be held Friday at 9:20 a.m. at the Catholic church on the reservation, with the Rev. Martin Duggan officiating. Burial will occur in Lummi cemetery under the direction of the Monroe mortuary, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 1930) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Kayla Renee - Visitation for Kayla Renee Wilson of Bellingham will be from noon to 8 p.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lynden Cemetery with Deacon George Ficken officiating. Kayla died of liver failure Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at Children's Hospital in Seattle. She was 6. Born Sept. 29, 1990, to Larry and Eva Alaniz Wilson in Bellingham, she attended kindergarten at Carl Cozier Elementary School. She enjoyed playing with dolls,singing, dancing, bike riding, playing dress-up, cooking, puzzles and her hamster, Ginger. Survivors include her parents of Bellingham, brother Joey Robles of Bellingham, sister Olivia Wilson of Bellingham, grandparents Jerald and Emily Hughes of Bellingham, great-grandmother Alice Wiggens of Bellingham and numerous other relatives.

WILSON, Laura C. passed away Thursday, May 1, (1997) at Bellingham Care Center. She was born in Warnick, B.C. to Frederick J. Snow and Ingabor Nelson Snow on Sept. 24, 1907. Mrs. Wilson moved to Sumas as a small child then to Bellingham where she graduated from Whatcom High School Magna Cum Laude in 1926. She married Edward F. Peterson in 1928 and had her only son Robert A. Peterson. Later married Hugh L. Wilson who preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Wilson was a life time member of the Graphic Arts Union #B277 and worked at Union Printing Co. from 1929 until retiring in 1972. After her retirement she enjoyed quilting, gardening and crocheting for the St. Lukes Hospital's Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her son, Robert A. Peterson and wife Cleo; Granddaughters, Lorrie Whitfield and husband Rick, and Lee Ann Williams and husband Dick; great grandchildren, Ben Whitfield, Aaron Whitfield, Eric Williams and Marc Williams, all of Bellingham; sister Ann Harrington of Moses Lake; sister-in-law Maggie Manley; best neighbors in the world Stacy and Mark Razore; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by siblings, George Snow, Emily Selke, Charles Snow, Florence Geschke and Kathleen Hankens. Per Mrs. Wilson's request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

WILSON, Leonard A., 82, 5798 Aldrich Road, died Tuesday (Sept 8, 1987) in Bellingham. He was born Nov. 30, 1904, in Sioux Falls, S.D. He moved to Whatcom County from Montana and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1924. Mr. Wilson was a salesman for the local Stockton Paint Co. for 28 years, retiring in 1972 and drove a school bus for the Meridian School District from 1940 to 1945. He attended Laurel Community Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Margaret of the family home; a daughter, Marlyn Ellyson of Vancouver, Wash.; a son Stan Wilson of Bellingham; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gwen Trezise of Salem, Ore. and Pauline Harmon of Libby, Mont.; and numerous other relatives. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Laurel Community Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Blades officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

WILSON, Mabel Toole - A funeral for Mabel Toole Wilson was (sic) scheduled at 10 a.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Lummi Reservation. Ed Johannesen and Harry McNutt will officiate. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson of 1538 Halverstick Road, Lynden, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1994, of natural causes at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, B.C. She was 57. Born Aug. 7, 1936, to Joe and Ruby Toole in Aiken, S.C., she married Reginald G. Wilson in 1955 in North Augusta, S.C. They moved to Washington in 1970. Mrs. Wilson and her family lived in Mount Vernon and Anacortes before moving to Whatcom County 11 years ago. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughters Mable Lea Wilson, Lisa Ann Cook and Regina Rae Wilson, all of Surrey; sons Curtis Wayne Wilson and Charles Russell Wlson, both of Surrey, Calvin Lee Wilson of Lummi and Anthony Norton Wilson of Lynden; brothers Jack Toole, Thomas Toole and Joseph Toole, all of South Carolina; sisters Betty Goddard, Yvonne Garvin, Marsha Watkins, Glenda Fulmer and Diane Smith, all of South Carolina, and Jacqueline Solomon of Lynden; and 18 grandchildren. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.

WILSON, Margaret, 96, passed away in Battle Ground, WA in her home on Sept. 8, 2004. She was born in Bellingham on Aug. 24, 1908. Margaret lived her whole life in Bellingham. She was a member of the Laurel Home Demonstration Club & Laurel Baptist Community Church, which she was active in. Her favorite job was being a telephone operator in the late 40's and 50's. She also was a grocery clerk until she was 75 years old. She moved to Battle Ground from Bellingham to be with family 2 months ago. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Leonard A. Wilson in 1987; and by four brothers: Kenneth, Ralph, John, and Gene. She is survived by her son Stanley Wilson of Battle Ground, WA; daughter Marlyn Ellyson of Battle Ground, WA; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. There will be a private burial, Friday the 10th, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Saturday the 11th at 11 a.m. there will be a memorial service at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home, 5700 NW Rd, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Martha E. - Lynden resident Martha E. Wilson of 412 N. BC Ave. died of a brain tumor Saturday, Feb. 6, 1993. She was 43. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Sunday at Westford Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden with the Rev. Gary Southerton officiating. Born June 27, 1949, in Detroit to Bernice and William Buss, she married Brent Wilson on Jan. 1, 1982, in Lake Tahoe, Calif. They moved to Bellingham n 1983 where Mrs. Wilson became business office manager for St. Joseph Hospital. She held that job until 187 when she became systems coordinator for the hospital, helping with the transition process in the merger of St. Joseph and St. Luke's Hospitals. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Mark A. Wilson and Brian P. Wilson, both of Bellingham, and Matthew F. Wilson of Lynden; daughter Marlo Harvey of Lynden; and her mother of Windsor, Calif. Also surviving are brothers Russel Buss of Virginia, Greg Buss of Santa Rosa, Calif., and David Buss of Antioch, Calif.; sisters Rebecca Griley and Michelle Carpenter both of Van Nuys, Calif. and Mar'Mary Costa Mesa, Calif.; grandmother Muriel Buss of Iowa; stepmother Mar'Mary Buss of La Quinta, Calif.; stepbrothers Gordon Woodhead of Susanville, Calif., and Michael Woodhead of Reno, Nev.; stepsisters Leslie Cobb and Kathy Johnson, both of Palm Desert, Calif.; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Feb 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Norman Roswell - A graveside service for Norman Roswell Wilson of Morgan Hill, Calif., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Wilson died Friday, Aug. 22, 1997. He was 94. Born Jan. 7, 1907, to Franklin and Eunice McCordick Wilson in Bridgewater, Maine, he lived most of his adult life in Bellingham. Mr. Wilson was chef at the Past Time Cafe for many years. He moved to North Carolina in 1991 and to California this year. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zorna, in 1972. Survivors include daughters Dova Thirsk of Morgan Hill and Norma Honeysett of Sacramento, Calif., sister Mildred Dowling of Seattle, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

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WILSON, Roberta of Lummi passed away on Wednesday May 18, 2005. She was 72 years old. Roberta was born on September 9, 1932 in Comox, B.C., Canada, to Robert and Laura (Recalma) Hunt. Roberta was preceded in death by her son, James Wilson Jr. (Little Jim); grandson David Wilson Jr.; her parents; and sisters Doris and Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband, James H. Wilson of 57 years; children Deborah Boyer and husband Charles, Cynthia Plaster and husband Norbert, Laurie Brionez and husband Thomas, Dana Wilson and wife Brooke, David Wilson and wife Anna-Marie, Heather Jefferson and husband Richard, Althea Wilson and Steven Wilson; brother Alfred Hunt; sisters Lorraine Smith and Cheryl Swift; 25 grandkids; 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 6 p.m. at Wexliem Community Center. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Wexliem, with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery. Ferndale Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Sadie Sara, 83, of Lynden, who operated Wilson's Dairy with her husband for many years, died Tuesday at Christian Rest Home in Lynden. Born Jan. 1, 1902, in St. Cloud, Minn., she came to Whatcom County in 1905 with her parents, Abe and Agatha Bauman. Her father operated a farm machinery business in Lynden. She and her husband, Raymond A. Wilson, operated a dairy farm on Enterprise Road north of Ferndale, in an area where her husband's father, Otho Wilson, homesteaded. Wilson's Dairy delivered milk to Bellingham, Ferndale and Blaine. During World War II, Mrs. Wilson worked in the Darigold cheese plant in Lynden. Her husband died in 1971. Survivors include a son, R. B. "Rick" Wilson of Ferndale; a sister; and a brother-in-law. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

WILSON, Sandra Faye - A graveside service for Sandra Faye Wilson of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. today at Beth Israel Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson died Sunday, Aug. 3, 1997, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 56. Born Jan. 21, 1941, to Joseph and Leah Lyons of Sydney, Australia, she lived in Bellingham for 30 years. Mrs. Wilson worked for the Bellingham School District as an instructional assistant for 20 years and volunteered as an emergency medical technician for the Kendall Fire Department for 10 years. She was a member of Beth Israel and Eytz Chaim congregations and taught Sunday school for many years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Maurice Lyons. Survivors include son David Wilson and Alan Wilson, daughter Shannon Krause and numerous relatives in Australia. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WILSON, Stanley A. of Bellingham, Washington passed away Thursday December 12, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 94. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Viola Theresa "Polly" age 66, passed away January 4, 1997 in Bellingham, WA. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Michael Wilson, Lummi; sons, Randy Wilson, Kake, AK; Robin Wilson, Lummi; daughters, Michelle Bill, Lorna Phair, both of Lummi; 14 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; her dog, Sara Mia. She will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Lynn Wilson, Carol Greene; granddaughters, Veronica and Lynn Greene; great-granddaughter, Abigail Greene; sister, Leona Warbus; brothers, Sidney, Frank, Ed, Tom, Floyd, Sr., and Melvin Warbus. Polly was a resident of Whatcom County and a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church. She enjoyed sport and commercial fishing in the Nooksack river. Polly enjoyed children and worked as a teacher's aid in the Ferndale School District for many years, later transferring to Lummi Headstart. She followed her children to baseball games, Tai Kwan Do events, and was a strong supporter of Tiny Tads and little league. She was an avid Seattle Mariner fan. A Vigil Service will be celebrated Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at the Lummi Community Center. The Reverend Tim Sauer celebrant. Interment will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.

WILSON, Violet A. - A graveside service for Violet A. Wilson, lifelong Bellingham resident, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Bayview Cemetery with the Rev. William Gilfillan officiating. Mrs. Wilson died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998. She was 79. A retired licensed practical nurse, she worked at St. Luke's Hospital in for 17 years. She obtained her high school diploma in 1982 from Whatcom Community College. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Phi Sigma Alpha Rho Chapter Sorority for more than 25 years and served in various offices, including president of the Puget Sound Assembly. She volunteered with RSVP for 15 years at the Whatcom County Jail and Whatcom County Council office. Survivors include daughter Lynette Danielson, son Michael Bruce, sister Lois Barrett, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WILSON, Vivien L. - Services for retired registered nurse Vivien L. Wilson, 75, of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Roy Johnson of Tacoma officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for refreshments at 387 E. Bartlett Road, Lynden, after the burial. Mrs. Wilson died Saturday (Oct. 29, 1988) at Alderwood Park Convalescent Home. She was born Nov. 1, 1912, near Gladys, ND. She moved to Bellingham in 1985 with her husband, Kenneth E. Wilson, who survives her. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and the church's Mission Circle. She also was a member of the Aftermath Club. Other survivors include two daughters, Barbara Bolt and Ruth Stacy of Lynden; a son, John P. Wilson of Santa Monica, Calif.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth Coulter of Woodburn, Ore., and Wila "Didda" Darr of Big Fork, Mont.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Oct 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Wilma Kimberly, 96, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2008 in Everett, WA. She was born near Bellingham, WA on October 15, 1911 to Henry Jennings Smith and Sarah Kimberly (Campbell) Smith. She lived her early life in the North Bellingham and Paradise area of Ferndale, attended the North Bellingham and Paradise Schools, and graduated in 1930 from Ferndale High School. In 1937, she married Allan B. Wilson and began a life of a committed wife, mother, homemaker, and friend to many. In all things, her family was first and foremost in her life. She also worked for a time as a bank teller after attending business school and later as a travel agent. She lived most of her life in Whatcom County until recently moving to the Everett area to be near her sons. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1986, an infant son in 1945,m and her two sisters - Francis Eva Hill and Mary Sue Dickinson. She is survived by her three sons Kim (Katy) of Lynnwood, WA; Rollin (Kathy) of Mukilteo, WA; and Lyle (Linda) of Mill Creek, WA; eight grandchildren David (Cheryl), Doug (Tina) Daryl (Tammy), Amy, Reid, Matthew, Tim (Lindze) and Peter; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wilma was a long time member of Garden Street Methodist Church in Bellingham and served the church in many areas as a volunteer. She truly loved the Lord and her church. She was a special lady and will be remembered for her love of family, her kindness, and her services to others. A Graveside Service for the family will be held at 10 am on Friday, January 25, 2008, followed by a celebration of her life at Moles Ferndale Funeral Home at 11 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WILSON, Zorna L., 70, of 2101 New St., died (May 21, 1975) today. A lifetime Bellingham resident, Mrs. Wilson is survived by the widower, Norman; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Honeysett and Mrs. Dova Thirsk, both of Bellingham; two brothers, Zerril and Zane Hickok, both of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Zelpha Craig of Bellingham and Mrs. Zella Watson of Daily City, Calif.; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WINBLAD, Frances E. – A memorial service for Frances E. (Morse) Winblad of Bellingham will be held at a later date. Mrs. Winblad died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 92. Born Jan. 12, 1908 in Caldwell, Idaho, to Thomas Z. and Mary (Eames) Morse, she moved in 1927 to Colfax, where she ran a beauty shop for many years. When World War II began, she joined the Women's Army Corps and served for three years, mostly in hospitals. After the war, she married and lived in many places in Oregon. In 1980, she moved to Bellingham. A member of the Eagles, she loved to play cards. Her brothers, William Morse and Z. L. "Buzz" Morse, died previously. Survivors include sister Wella M. Hansen of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WINERD, Raymond A., 97, of Seattle, a former Whatcom County resident, died Wednesday (Aug. 28, 1985) at a Blaine nursing home. Born July 28, 1888, in South Dakota, Mr. Winerd lived most of his life in Whatcom County and the Seattle area. He was a longshoreman and fisherman. He was a member of Kulshan Lodge 186, F&AM, Blaine. Survivors include his wife, Vera, Seattle; two stepsons; a step-daughter; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Nora William, Bellingham; and a nephew. Cremation is planned, with private burial in Haynie Cemetery.

WINES, Coral L., 67, a former Whatcom County resident, died Thursday (Aug. 27, 1981) at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle. She was born Nov. 19, 1914, in Whatcom County. She is survived by a son, William H. Wines, of Seattle, four sisters and four brothers. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation arrangements are by Butterworth-Manning-Ashmore Funeral Home, Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WING, Ellen, 65, 412 E. North St., died Monday (Dec. 2, 1985) in Bellingham. Mrs. Wing was a lifelong resident of Bellingham. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Silver; two daughters, Carol Scott and Mary Ferry, both of Bellingham; three grandchildren; and one sister, Elsie Hulford of Bellingham. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WING, Silver Marion, age 94, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at Stafholt's Good Samaritan Center in Blaine, WA. Silver was born in Austin, MN, on Aug. 22, 1913, to Marion Clark Wing and Lois Ivy Roberts. In 1936 Silver moved to Bellingham where he was a house painter. He worked at a local garage and was a welder during World War II. He then became self employed, driving his logging truck until he retired. Silver and his wife enjoyed traveling in their camper (especially to Mexico), boating and fishing in the San Juan Islands. He loved being outdoors very much. Another enjoyment was riding his bicycle or motorcycle to town to play cards. He enjoyed picnics and having dinners with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ellen Vivian Wing of Bellingham, and sister Winifred Fosnote of Sunnyside, WA. Silver is survived by 2 daughters, Carol A. Scott (husband Virgil) and Mary E. Ferry (husband Stephen); grandsons: Jeffrey Ferry, John Ferry (wife Mou), and Marty Scott; great-grandchildren: Madeline, Alexandra, and Benjamin Ferry; sister Violet South of Pomona, CA; many nieces and one nephew. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of Silver's life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 7th, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory,Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WINGATE, Byron, age 34, of 2438 Lynn Court, Custer passed away Sun. Sept. 17, 1978. He was a resident of Whatcom Co. for the past 8 yrs. coming from Tacoma. Was and Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam conflict. He was employed at Intalco & also worked with the Delta Fire Dept. & had EMT training. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, 2 daughters; Kristin Lee & Devia Lynnette both at home. His mother, Elvera Mantifel in Tacoma. Father, Rex Wingate of Tacoma. 4 brothers; Robert, Dennis, Gregory & Douglas Wingate all of Tacoma. Parent-in-law, Lynn & Florence Blunt of Ferndale. Numerous other relatives. Arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.

WINGER, Larry died at his Ferndale home Monday, Sept. 27, 1999. He was 75. A private service will be held. His ashes will be placed in Lynden Cemetery. Born May 7, 1924, to Wilber and Nina Porter Winger in New Market, Iowa, he married Edith Van Wingerden on Jan. 18, 1943, in Bremerton. Mr. Winger worked for Uniflite for 28 years and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, William Matthews No. 1585, in Bellingham. He was an avid hunter, fisher and gardener and enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors and on his Skagit River property. A son, Larry, died in 1965. Survivors include his wife daughters Ellen Winger of Bellingham and Janet Mills of Mount Vernon sons Jim Winger of Ferndale and Tracy Winger of Bellingham brothers Vernon Winger of Santa Ana, Calif., and Loren Winger of Sitka, Alaska sisters Phyllis Patterson and Donna Baer, both of Bellingham nine grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WININGER, Pearl Aurelia, age 88, of 5280 Northwest Rd., B'ham. Passed away Sat., June 11, (1977). She had been a resident of Whatcom Co. for 12 years. Came to this area from Missouri. She is survived by 2 daughters; Betty Farmer of B'ham. Mildred LeMaster of Camarillo, Calif. 3 grandchildren. 7 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wed., June 15 at 3:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. David Nelson officiating. Services under direction Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jun 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WINK, Arthur W. - A family service for Arthur W. Wink of Ferndale will be held at a later date. Mr. Wink died Sunday, Jan 9, 2000, at Alderwood Convalescent Center. He was 89. Born Sept. 7, 1911, to August and Oliva Wink, he had been a Ferndale resident since 1975. Mr. Wink retired from General Motors of Pontiac, Mich. in 1970. His twin sister, Louise, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Norma, of the family home; sons Dennis and Barry Wink, both of Juneau, Alaska; brother Fred Wink of Delta, B.C.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WINKEL, Patricia M. of Sudden Valley died at home Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997. She was 65. Born Jan. 14, 1932, to Barret and Elaine Nichols Corley in Topeka, Kan., she married Richard Winkel on Sept. 3, 1954, in Belleville, Ill. A retired teacher and business person, Mrs. Winkel enjoyed writing children's stories and art. Survivors include her husband and other relatives. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

WINSTON, Louise Mae of Bellingham died Monday, June 23, 1997, at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 82. Services will be held in Florida. Born March 30, 1915, in New York, N.Y., she lived in Bellingham for 14 years. Survivors include sons Harry Winston of Half Moon Bay, B.C., and Robert Winston of Carteret, N.J. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

WINTER, Arthur Joseph - A memorial service for Arthur Joseph Winter of 1200 Lincoln St. will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. Mr. Winter died at home Saturday, Sept. 30, 1995 of heart failure. He was 54. Born Dec. 17, 1940 to Joseph R. and Blanche Hilst Winter in Ponsford, Minn., he moved to Bellingham with his family in 1949. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Navy on the aircraft carrier Ranger during the Korean War. He worked at Georgia-Pacific West Inc. mill for 25 years, retiring as leadman in 1991. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his mother of Bellingham; brother Ralph Winter of Vancouver, Wash.; sisters Joan Etherton of Seattle and Karen Kohler of Bothell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Oct 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WINTER, Douglas Wallace - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Church, 110 S. 5th St., Mount Vernon, for former Bellingham resident Douglas Wallace Winter, 50. The Rev. Paul Dalton will officiate. A committal service will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, 1200 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon. Mr. Winter, a Mount Vernon resident who had lived most of his life in Bellingham, died of an extended illness Wednesday (Sept. 18, 1991) at Skagit Valley Hospital. He was born to Wallace and Edna Winter on Aug. 12, 1941, in Spokane. He moved as a child to Bellingham. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1958. He also attended business school. Mr. Winter entered the U.S. Marine Corps and was discharged in 1961. While visiting the Philippines, he met Teresita Limquiaco. They were married in Bellingham in 1985. They lived in Bellingham until 1986 when they moved to Mount Vernon. She survives him at the family home. He worked as a mail carrier in Bellingham for 25 years until ill health forced his retirement. Aside from his wife, survivors include his stepmother, Elsie Winter of Bellingham; a stepsister, Rowlanda Hughes of Bellingham; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements are by Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.

WINTER, Elsie Marie - Graveside services for Elsie Marie Winter of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Winter died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1995 at Rosewood Villa. She was 87. Born May 16, 1908 to Swan and Matilda Johnson Hanson in Bellingham, she graduated from Whatcom High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse and was a member of the Nurses Auxiliary, Order of Eastern Star and Garden Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include daughter Rowlanda Hughes of Bellingham and Niece Donna Rapp of Tacoma.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Oct 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WISE, Dallas Casley, age 66, of 2613 Dakin St., passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 10, (1960). Mr. Wise had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years and was deputy city treasurer for 40 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church, the American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, 40 and 8, past member of the Pythians and past member of the Elks, and was very active in the March of Dimes. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Helen Marie Wise; one son, Joseph F. Wise, of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Rowena B. Nelson of Seattle; his father, Joseph F. Wise, of Bellingham, a brother, Francis S. Wise of Bellingham; three grandchildren, Sharon Nelson, Kathy Jo Wise and Tommy Marie Wise, also numerous other relatives. Rev. Ray S. Wagoner will conduct services on Friday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by the ritualistic services of the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, in Bayview Cemetery.

WISEMAN, Joseph Scott of 2211 Old Lakeway Drive died of lung cancer at home Friday, May 23, 1997. He was 83. At his request, no service will be held. Born Jan. 31, 1914, in Kewanee, Ill., he married Audrey Herk on Aug. 9, 1941, in Towson, Md. Mr. Wiseman moved to Whatcom County in 1948. He received a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering and worked in aviation navigation for the federal government. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Boys' Club, YMCA and Boy Scouts of America, having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Wiseman enjoyed baseball, football, science and electronics. Survivors include his wife of the family home, son John Wiseman, daughter Donna Buehler, two grandchildren and 15 nieces and nephews.

WISSINGER, Lloyd - Former Whatcom County resident Lloyd Wissinger, 39, died Wednesday, March 11, 1992, at his home in Kingman, Ariz., following a brief illness. Born in Puyallup, he moved to Whatcom County as a child. He attended elementary school in Bellingham and was a 1971 graduate from Ferndale High School. Prior to moving to Arizona in 1975, he was employed in logging and construction trades. At the time of his death he was self-employed as a general contractor. Survivors include his wife, Susan Wissinger of the family home; sons Danny Wissinger, John Wissinger, Justin Wissinger, and Jason Wissinger, all of Kingman; daughter April Wissinger of Kingman; his parents LeRoy and Mary Ann Wissinger of Kingman; his grandfather George Wissinger of Seattle; brother Wayne Wissinger of Kingman; and his sister Arlene Rush of Jefferson, Ore. Services were held March 15 in Kingman.

WITCRAFT, Anne Olive, Bellingham resident from 1987 to 1996, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997, at Prosser Memorial Hospital Nursing Home. She was 85. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Prosser United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pilot Mound, Iowa. Born Aug. 11, 1911, to William Kingsley and Lucy Robinson Young in Elgin, Okla., she graduated from high school in Pilot Mount and from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. She married Ray Witcraft on June 13, 1937. He died in 1972. Mrs. Witcraft was active in drama in high school, college and as a teacher. She enjoyed picnics, camping, nature, flower arranging and craftwork. Past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, she was active in the Methodist church. Survivors include son Robert Witcraft of Prosser, daughter Sue Brown of Lakewood, Colo., sister Lucy Toth of Colorado Springs, Colo., and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Meyer Funeral Home in Prosser.

WITHERS, Eddie W. – A memorial service for Eddie Wayne Withers of Indianola, Okla., formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mills Chapel in McAlester, Okla., with the Rev. David Stanfield officiating. Mr. Withers died on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000 at Muskgee Regional Hospital after suffering a head injury. He was 42. Born Jan. 18, 1958 to Jack W. and Ruby J. Withers in Yuma, Ariz., he attended high school in Bellingham and lived here most of his life. Mr. Withers moved to Indianola six years ago and worked for T. H. Rogers Lumber Co. He enjoyed landscaping and animals. His father died in 1985. His grandfathers Ben Evans and James Withers also died previously. Survivors include his wife, Heidi Manion, of the family home; mother Ruby Withers and stepfather Robert Jackson, both of McAlester; sister Susan Withers of Akron, Ohio; brother Steve Withers of McAlester; grandmothers Myrtle Withers of Ellensburg and Blanche Evans of McAlester; two nieces and two nephews. Arrangements are by Mills Funeral Home of McAlester.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WITHERS, Gladys Viola - At her request, there will be no services for Gladys Viola (Morgenthaler) Withers of Bellingham. Private, family inurnment will be in Ten Mile Cemetery in Laurel. Mrs. Withers died Saturday, September 9, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 95. Born December 30, 1904, to Ernst and Sarah (Slayton) Morgenthaler in the Goshen area, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident and had lived in Everson and Deming before moving to Bellingham. Mrs. Withers was a homemaker. In June of 1923, she married Steve Withers in Bellingham. Mrs. Withers retired as "floor lady" at produce canneries in Everson and Ferndale, where she worked the night shifts. Mrs. Withers was a former member of Welcome Senior Center. In the 1930s, she began fishing in county lakes, the Nooksack and Skagit rivers and remote Canadian lakes. She enjoyed camping in the county and in Canada and gathering shellfish at beaches. She loved flower and vegetable gardening and working in her yard. She was known as the "Dahlia Lady" of Deming, raising about 300 dahlias annually. Her blooms were given to groups for church functions and social events. She also enjoyed crocheting and playing pinochle. In the 1930s and 1940s, she canned hundreds of jars of meat, vegetables, fruits and jams and jellies. Her husband, infant sons Michael and Steve Jr., daughter Joy L. McCoy, three brothers and two sisters died previously. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation and Burial of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WITHERS, Steve W., 82, of Deming, died Thursday (July 7, 1983). He was born Nov. 8, 1890, in Walla Walla County, and lived most of his life in Whatcom County. He is survived by his wife Gladys, one daughter, Joy L. McCoy of City; one son, Norman and wife Ardith Withers of Deming; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers. A friendship meeting will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation will be at Greenacres Memorial Park with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WITMAN, Rosemary Rita - A memorial gathering for Rosemary Rita Witman of 2136 Willeys Lake Road will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 7 at United Methodist Church in Lynden. Mrs. Witman died of a brain aneurism Tuesday, May 27, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 64. Born Aug. 2, 1932, to John and Agnes Washut Ligocki in Sumas, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. She married Howard Witman on July 8, 1950, in Lynden. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughters Kathy Markwood of Bellingham and Jacky Andrew of Lynden; sons Gary Witman, all of Lynden; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

WITTMER, Gladys Mae - A memorial service for Gladys Mae Wittmer will be held today at 2 p.m. at Triumph Lutheran Church, 5719 Church Road, Ferndale, with Rev. Joel Lohafer officiating. Mrs. Wittmer passed away on Friday, July 20, 2001 in Ferndale. She was 63. She was born on Aug. 1, 1937 in Carson, N.D., to John and Esther Scheerer. She had been a resident of Whatcom County for 35 years. On Sept. 8, 1956 she married Mel Whittmer in Carson, N.D. She was a school bus driver for over 30 years. She was an active member of Triumph Lutheran Church in Ferndale for 27 years where she served in various areas of ministry with the church. Gladys is survived in death by her husband, Mel Wittmer; a son, Kevin Wittmer and wife Nancy of Ferndale; two daughters, Kendra LeBlanc and husband Donald of Sumner and Keeley Wittmer of Auburn; six grandchildren; parents-in-law, Milton and Hertha Wittmer of Lynden; two brothers, Walter Scheerer of Minnesota and Ray Scheerer of California; two sisters, Delores Shoemaker of Washington and Doris Reichert of South Dakota; and numerous other family members. Besides her parents, Gladys is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kolette. Visitation was held on Tuesday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. Private graveside services were held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the care of Greenacres Funeral Home.

WOJT, Elizabeth S. - A funeral Mass for Elizabeth S. Wojt of Skagit County will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Oak Harbor, with the Rev. G. Barry Ashwell officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Fernhill Cemetery in Anacortes. Mrs. Wojt died at her home in Dewey Beach on Friday, Jan. 2, 1998. She was 82. Born March 8, 1916, to Ignatz and Elizabeth Malinowski Wojtkiewicz in Thorp, she graduated from high school there. She married Edward Wojt Aug. 22, 1936. He died in 1976. Mrs. Wojt lived in Portland, Ore., and Bellingham before moving to Anacortes in 1959. She enjoyed making hooked rugs, folk dancing, playing bridge, hiking, gardening and traveling. A member of PEO of Skagit County and St. Augustine Catholic Church, Mrs. Wojt volunteered for the Red Cross and voter registration. Survivors include her son, Richard Wojt of Port Townsend; daughters Carol Kennedy of Alexandria, Va., and Jane Selene of Oak Harbor; sisters Lucille Wiernasz of Wausau, Wis., and Charlotte Ferenc and Harriet White, both of Chicago; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor.

WOLFE, Glenn Adolphus, age 83 of 1110 W. North St, passed away Wed., March 2, (1977). Mr. Wolfe had been a resident of this community for the past 71 years. Surviving 2 sons Darrell Wolfe, City and Delbert Wolfe, Walla Walla; 2 daughters Glenadean and Mrs. Beverly Hoven, Edmonds; 3 sisters, Mrs. Gracia DeBon, Seattle; Mrs. Gertrude Hess, Leavenworth; and Mrs. Genevieve Porter of Santa Barbara, Calif; 4 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren. At his request there will be no services. Cremation, Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOLFE, Jessie Irene, age 85, of 12929 Empire Way, Seattle passed away Thursday June 30, (1977). She was a member of the Church by the Side of the Road in Seattle. Mrs. Wolfe is survived by 3 sons: Alfred of Lynnwood, Edgar of Suquamish and Welty Jr. of Longview. A daughter, Delores Ward of Seattle. 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday July 5, 3:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Maynard Oss officiating, under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Jul 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOLFE, Lila Mae - Funeral services for Everson resident Lila Mae Wolfe, 87, will take place at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Wolfe, 6398 Lawrence Road, died Tuesday (Oct. 22, 1991). She was born May 10, 1904 in Lawrence, Neb. to John and Adeline Eberly and had been a resident of Everson since 1930. She is survived by her husband, William Wolfe of the family home; sons Robert Wolfe of Tonasket and James Wolfe of Edmonds; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; a niece; and grand-nieces and nephews. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOLFE, William B. - A memorial service for William B. Wolfe of Everson will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stanley Jacobson of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Private burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Wolfe died Sunday, April 23, 2000, in Lynden. He was 91. Born May 24, 1908, to Jacob and Annie (Nicklace) Wolf in Pennsburg, Pa., he attended school in Detroit. Mr. Wolfe worked as a woodcutter and had lived in Everson for 70 years. He loved dancing. His wife, Lila, died in 1991. Survivors include sons Robert H. Wolfe of Everson and James C. Wolfe of Edmonds, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOLTER, Christian - A resident here forty years, Christian Wolter, 74, died Saturday (March 4, 1939) at his home after a short illness. He lived at Fourteenth and Broad streets and had been a county resident forty years. He belonged to the First Christian church. Surviving is the widow, Helena; three sons, Arthur, of Snoqualmie; Edward, of Seattle, and William T., of Olympia; three daughter, Mrs. Joe Schramsky, of Lyman; Mrs. Gordon Castor, of Aberdeen, and Mrs. Ole Tweit, city; nine grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren. Funeral services take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel. The Rev. Joseph Warner will officiate, followed by interment in Bay View cemetery. Casketbearers will be Ben U. Slyster, John Denny, Frank Johnson, E. O. Tweit, John Geisbert and B. W. Groom.

WOOD, Augusta - Services for Augusta Wood, 84, of Ferndale will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home. She died Sunday (Aug. 31, 1975). A Ferndale resident most of her life, Mrs. Wood was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She is survived by daughters Iris Handy of Ferndale and Joyce Ross of Kennewick; son Lyle Estes of Bellingham; brothers Chris Staglund of Ferndale and Hans Stagland of Lynden; sisters Anena Nipges of Lynden and Elizabeth Cherry of Ferndale; four grandchildren, seven great-grand-children and one great-great granddaughter. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOOD, Bessie Jane - A graveside service for Bessie Jane Wood, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at noon Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Wood died Dec. 17, 1997, at Grandview Health Care Center in Grandview. She was 83. Born Oct. 8, 1914, to Coleman and Mary Pickle Duggins in Flippin, Ark., she married Herman Wood there. She moved from Mountain Home, Ark., to Nooksack in 1951 and to the Yakima Valley in 1997. Mrs. Wood became a cosmetologist in 1963 and owned a beauty shop in Sumas until 1977. She was active in the Nouvella Club and Yakima Valley Reading Program and was Past Worthy Matron of the Nooksack Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1973, three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include daughter Kathryn Lansing of Sunnyside, one granddaughter, two sisters, one brother and several nieces and nephews.

WOOD, Clara Ethel, aged 48 years, passed away in a Portland hospital, Friday, May 20, (1941), following a lingering illness. Mrs. Wood located in Anacortes, Wash., in 1900 where she resided for many years then moving to Kodiak, Alaska, living there for the past several years. She is survived by her husband, Emmett Wood, of Kodiak, her father, George B. Hutton, Anacortes, Wash.; four brothers, Roy E. Hutton, of this city, Glen, Anacortes, Oscar, of Kodiak, and Guy of Lebanon, Ore.; also one sister, Mrs. Sherwood, of Yakima, Wash. Her remains will be received by Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted, June 4, Wednesday at 3 p.m. by the Rev. John King Mitchell. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

WOOD, George, longtime Sudden Valley resident, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997, at his home in La Canada Flintridge, Calif. He was 73. Services were held in Seattle. Mr. Wood was born and raised in Phoenix, Ariz. After serving in the South Pacific during World War II, he received a master's degree in business from the University of Arizona. He retired as marketing manager for I.B.M. Corp. in 1987. Survivors include his wife, Anne of La Canada, daughter Kathy Hatch of Seattle, sister Emily Rankin of Bloomfield, Conn., two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

WOOD, Lillie A. - Services for Mrs. Lillie A. Wood, 70, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Walker officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Wood, who lived at 2801 Alderwood Ave., died in Salem, Ore., Friday (Jan. 1, 1965). She was the widow of Thomas D. Wood, and was a retired chief operator for Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone. She had lived in Bellingham 68 years and was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church, Sehome Chapter 17 of OES, and Telephone Pioneers. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Libbie Ann Rathbone of Salem; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lash of Bellingham and Mrs. Verna Cattrall of Salem; three brothers, Charles A. Bond of Seattle, Fred Bond of Burien and Floyd Bond of Aiken, S.C.
)(From The Bellingham Herald, January 3, 1965)

WOOD, Raymond H., age 57, of 1087 Van Wyck Rd, passed away Wed., October 27, (1976). He had been a resident since 1948. He is survived by his wife Dagny J., 1 son Byron J., both city, 1 daughter Miss Donna R. Wood, Seattle, his mother Mrs. Cathryn Wood, Mt. Vernon, 2 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Martin, Redding, Calif., Mrs. Lola Ellestad, Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOOD, Roy E. - Memorial services for Roy E. Wood, 83, a former Whatcom Farmers Cooperative worker, will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Lynden, with the Rev. Hoyt Scherwin officiating. Private family graveside services will precede the memorial service, at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home. Mr. Wood, of 8795 Line Road, Lynden, died Wednesday (April 26, 1989) in a Bellingham hospital after a short illness. He was born March 30, 1906, in Ellington, Mo. He married Pearl Potts there on Dec. 21, 1929. The couple moved to Whatcom County in 1946, and Mr. Wood worked in the feed store of the Whatcom Farmers Cooperative. A member of the First Baptist Church of Lynden, he also ran a dairy farm near Lynden. He was last employed as a carpenter for Dick Kerr Construction. Survivors include his wife at the family home; three sons, John Wood of Lynden, Jim Wood of Seattle, and Dr. Walter Wood of West Linn, Ore.; three daughters, Laura Galley of Bellingham, Maude Kerns of Port Townsend, and Karen Morris of Camas; three brothers, John Wood of Lynden, Joe Wood of Farmington, Mo., and John (sic) Wood of Heppner, Ore.; one sister, Maude Wood of Ironton, Mo.; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

WOOD, Thomas David, 73, World War 1 veteran and resident of Bellingham 45 years, died Thursday in a local hospital. Mr. Wood was a retired barber. He was one of the original members of Albert J. Hamilton Post of the American Legion, of Garden Street Methodist Church, of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, and Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289, F&AM, and the Scottish Rite. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie A. Wood, at the family home, 2801 Alderwood Ave.; a daughter, Mrs. Libbie Ann Rathbone of Clarkston; three grandchildren, and two brothers, George Wood in New Jersey and Samuel Wood in Ireland. Born in Ireland, Mr. Wood came to the U.S. and Northwest in his youth, enlisted in the Army at Ft. Casey in 1917 and served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Garden Street Methodist Church, the Rev. Donald Swerdfeger officiating, with burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. The body is at Jones Funeral Home.

WOOD, Unni died of injuries sustained in a car accident Friday, April 4, 1997, in California. She was 60. A memorial service will be held in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. She was born April 11, 1936, in Oslo, Norway. Mrs. Wood lived in Bellingham from 1981 to 1984. Survivors include her husband, Robert, son William Wood, daughters Diana Kenyon, Elizabeth Amos and Stephanie Hunt and one grandchild.

WOODARD, Anne Frances, age 77, of Everson passed away Fri. Jan. 12, 1979. Born and raised on Lummi Island she had spent most of her lifetime in Whatcom Co. She is survived by her husband, George "Woody." Daughter and son-in-law Clarissa and Joe Finkbonner of Lummi. Granddaughter and husband Frances Earline and Kenneth Hansen of Lummi. 4 great grandchildren. 2 aunts: Helen Finkbonner and Lucy Handyside, both of Lummi. Funeral services Mon. Jan. 15th at 10 a.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Maynard OSS officiating. Interment will follow at Lummi Island Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOODARD, Bertha A., age 88, 1509 E. Victor, passed away Wed., Aug. 22, (1979). Mrs. Woodard has been a resident of Bellingham for the last 58 years. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Survived by 1 son, Albert, Bellingham; 1 brother, Charles Kinney of Rolette, North Dakota. Funeral services will be conducted Fri., Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. John Smith officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Aug 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOODHAMS, Arvilla Anna, age 99, of Ferndale, passed away Monday, June 17, 2002 at a care facility in Bellingham. She was born March 24, 1903 in Cornacopia, WI, daughter of Joseph & Minnie (Duclos) Rowe. Arvilla worked hard her entire life. She enjoyed raising blue-berries, canning, cooking and loved music. She loved children and was very motherly to many. She was active at the Ferndale Senior Center and will be remembered as happy, and always having a smile. Preceding her in death were her Parents; brothers: Neal & Bill Rowe; Sisters: Viola Lee & Minnie Jones; daughter, Polly; and husbands: Lars Sorenson & George Woodhams. Survivors include: a sister, Myrtle Armstrong; a niece & care giver, Marlene Talman; and numerous other nieces & nephews. The Funeral Service is: Thursday, June 20, 2:00 p.m. at Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St.

WOODRING, Mary, age 89 of 1350 Humboldt St., Bellingham, passed away Thursday, July 18, (1974). Mrs. Woodring had been a resident of Ferndale and Whatcom County since 1918 and is survived by 1 brother, Frank Woolley of Calgary; 1 sister, Mrs. Winifred Miller of Toronto; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted in Woodlawn Cemetery, Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. Interment under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOODS, Mildred L. of Bellingham died Monday, April 28, 1997. She was 87. A graveside service will be held in Arkansas City, Kan. Born Jan. 21, 1910, to John and Goldie Sullivan Martin in Wichita, Kan., she lived in Arkansas City for 46 years. Mrs. Woods was a cook at Osage Hotel in Arkansas City from 1957 to 1972. She lived in Garden Plain, Kan., for five years before moving to Bellingham in 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Woods, in 1955. Survivors include daughters Irene White of Bellingham, Karen Gottlob of Spokane and Judy Hicks of Norris, Tenn.; son Bill Woods of Goddard, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

WOODS, Raymond "Mickey," age 56, of 621 Seamount Dr., Ferndale; passed away Thursday, July 4, (1974). Mr. Woods was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale; a WWII Army veteran, an employee of the Mobil Refinery, who came to Ferndale from Olean, NY in 1954. He is survived by his wife Jackie; 4 daughters, Mrs. Colleen Smith, Mrs. Karen Herman, Miss Michele Woods and Miss Mary Alice Woods, all of Ferndale. Funeral arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jul 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOODWARD, George - Visitation for George "Ernie" Woodward, formerly of Lynden, will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. His ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery Fountain Garden Columbarium at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. D. J. Turek officiating. Mr. Woodward died Friday, June 27, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 93. Born Dec. 6, 1903, to John and Lillian Puckett Woodward in Gary, Ind., he lived in Whatcom County for seven years. A 32nd degree Mason, Mr. Woodward was a member of Ames Temple Shrine in Bellevue and Kirkland/Bellevue B.P.O. Elks Lodge. He retired in 1968 as superintendent of King County Hospitals laundries. Mr. Woodward was preceded in death by his wife, Emily "Jean" Woodward, son James Woodward and daughter Sandra Young. Survivors include daughters Donna Coleman of Pace, Fla., and Pamela Farmer of Marysville, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

WOODY, Earl "Junior", 57, of Bellingham, died Friday (May 8, 1981) in a North Bellingham nursing home. He was born June 13, 1923 at the family home, 315 Carolina St., Bellingham. He is survived by a brother-in-law and by numerous cousins, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 May 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WOOLEY, Audrey Thomas, age 80 of Bellingham, WA, died April 15, 1997 at Highland Conv. Center. She was born May 1, 1916 in Hollywood, CA, to Edgar and Lena (Roe) Thomas. Audrey worked in Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, California before moving to Bellingham in 1962. She worked in several nursing homes in Whatcom Co. before retiring. Preceded in death by her son, Thomas R. Wooley in 1976. Survived by many close friends including Grace M. Larson of Bellingham. Services are pending at Westford Funeral Home.

WOOLF, Harold L., 73, Deming, who served as the postmaster in Deming for 28 years, died Tuesday (Sept. 16, 1986) at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1912, in Pennsylvania and had been a local resident since 1947. Mr. Woolf was a veteran of World War II and was the past commander of the Shuksan Post of the American Legion and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was the past president of the Washington Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Woolf of the family home; two daughters, Karen Roff of Snohomish and Jonalyn Woolf Ivory of Everett; one son, Kenneth Woolf of Deming; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rabbi James Mirel officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

WORDEN, Fern R., age 60 of Mt. Vernon, passed away in that city Sun., Jan. 29, (1984). She had resided in Mt. Vernon for the past 13 years and leaves to survive 1 daughter Karen Blanchard of Yakima; son-in-law, Jack Anderson of Tacoma; 5 grandchildren; sister, Wilda Koler of City. Funeral services are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WORKENTIN, George Isaac, of 7040 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, passed away at home Thurs., Feb. 17, 1994. He was 74. Mr. Workentin was born on Nov. 23, 1919 to Issac and Helen (Schmidt) Warkentin of Slavgorod, Russia. George immigrated to the USA through China arriving in Seattle in 1929. He lived in the Spokane area until moving with his family to Whatcom County in 1941. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in Europe. After the war he married Leona Koehn in Everett on April 7, 1946. He retired from Alaska Packers Assn. after 29 years and then worked for the Birch Bay Water District for 8 years. George was a wonderful husband and father who loved his family and being with people. He is survived by his wife Leona of the family home in Blaine; children Rita Holland and husband Dan of Bellingham, David Workentin and wife Sharon of Ferndale, Helen Bode and husband Terry of Ferndale, Linda Bunker and husband Kent of Bellingham; brothers Issac Workentin of Ephrata, WA; Henry Warkentin of San Jose, CA; John Warkentin of Moses Lake WA; grandchildren Joel and Jennifer Noble, Davis and Lyndsey Workentin, Nathan and Andy Bode, and Ryan and Matthew Bunker. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Peter Workentin and Jacob Warkentin. Numerous nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held Wed., Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. in the Birch Bay Mennonite Brethren Church, Blaine, Pastor Marc Dettling of the Blaine Christian Fellowship will officiate. Burial at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday Feb. 22, 1994 from 7-9 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Feb 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WORKMAN, Bernice – A memorial service for E. Bernice Workman of Seattle will be at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Seattle. Mrs. Workman died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. She was 75. Born to Lloyd and Ester Welch in Bremerton, she was raised there and graduated from Bremerton High School in 1942. Mrs. Workman worked for the commanding admiral of the Bremerton Navy Yard throughout World War II. She married Ron Workman and moved to Bellingham in 1951. He died in 1983. While in Bellingham, she worked as a professional photographer at Russ Clift and Donnette Studios. In 1985, she moved to Seattle and became the executive secretary for Professional Photographers of Washington. She retired in 1996. Survivors include son Roger Workman and daughter Vicki Nelson, both of Seattle; brother Armond Welch of Maryland; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WORKMAN, Genevieve E. "Genny" age 71 of Bellingham, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born October 5, 1925 in Kewanee, IL to Wallace and Edna (Piester) Phipps. Her mother preceded her in death and she was raised by her step-mother Anna May Phipps. Mrs. Workman graduated from Everett High School in 1943; Prairie Bible College in 1946; and attended WWU for one year. She was active in children's ministries and a member of Northside Community Church. She loved to Mall Walk, and was an avid sports fan; volunteered with RSVP at Skyline Elementary School in Ferndale with reading. Mrs. Workman is survived by two daughters, Patty and husband Bob Karber of Bellingham, Judy and husband Jim Brown of Delaplane, VA; son Bob and wife Bonny Workman of Rapid City, SD; grandchildren, Kristi and Kein Karber, Jon, Joy and Jessica Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred J. Workman in August of 1979; brother Robert E. Phipps in December of 1943. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 10:30 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service, 11:30 a.m. at Northside Community Church with Pastor Joseph Barth officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel in Ferndale. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.

WORKMAN, Merilee Raychel, beloved infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Workman, 2233 Iron Street, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, July 14, (1945) at the age of one day. The father is with the U.S. navy in the South Pacific. Surviving relatives include, beside the parents, three grandparents, Mrs. Edythe Workman, of Omaha, Neb., and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keilty Sr., of Bellingham; also numerous other relatives. Graveside funeral services under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, will be held at Bay View cemetery, Tuesday, July 17, at 10:00 a.m., conducted by Rev. E. B. Smith.

WORRELL, David V., age 16 of 6819 Vail Drive, Lynden, passed away suddenly Friday July 1, (1977) from injuries suffered in a traffic accident. Born in San Jose, Calif., David moved to the Lynden area 10 months ago from Abbotsford, B.C. and had just completed his junior year at Meridian High School. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. David Worrell of Lynden, 2 sisters, Mrs. Valenda (Jesse) Alaniz of Lynden and Shari Worrell and a brother Dan E. Worrell, at home. He is also survived by maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alta Taylor of Guthrie, Oklahoma and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Worrell in Glenrose, Texas and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Saturday July 2 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Mr. Wilbur Weibe officiating. Interment followed in Lynden Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WORTENDYKE, Ralph, 90, passed away November 17, 1997 at Stafolt Samaritan Center after a long illness. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Ellen; one daughter, Donna and her husband, Mike Coffield; three granddaughters, tow great-grandsons, all of Southern California; sister Evelyn, Vancouver, B.C.; niece Ruth, of Blaine and sisters-in-law Trudy, of Blaine and Dorothy, of Vancouver Island, B.C. A son, Gordon, is deceased. Ralph had been a resident of Blaine for 19 years. There will be a Memorial Service Friday, Nov. 21, 2:00 p.m. at the Blaine United Church of Christ, 885 Fourth Street.

WORTH, Joseph William, age 73, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sunday, January 26, 1997 in St. Joseph Hospital. Born August 13, 1923 in Pasadena, CA to Joseph and Agda (Almen) Worth, he was resident of Bellingham for the past two years, moving to San Clemente, CA; served in WWII, U.S. Army Air Force, as a fighter pilot; married EmyLou MacIlwain, September 7, 1946, in So. Pasadena, CA. Survived by his wife, EmyLou; son, Joseph W. and wife Theresa Worth of Oceanside, CA; daughters, Leslie and husband Scott Caldwell of San Clemente, Kimberly and husband Mark Harman of Bellingham; Lindsay Garrow of San Clemente, Anne Worth of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren; brothers, Roy Worth of San Clemente, Walter Worth of Prescott, Arizona; sister Blanche Judson of Laguna Hills, CA; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Friday, January 31, 1997, 2:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Harvey Peterson officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2465 Lakeway Dr. at Yew St.

WORTHEN, Evelyn Minerva - Visitation for Evelyn Minerva McGee Worthen of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Worthen died Saturday, July 5, 1997, at Golden Years Adult Care Home. She was 89. Born Feb. 19, 1908, to John and Nancy Davis Harrison in Texmo, Okla., she attended Johnstown High School in Colorado. She married Peter McGee on Jan. 31, 1926, Brighten, Colo. They moved to Whatcom County in 1936 and farmed in the Northwood, Deming and Nooksack areas before his death in 1982. She married Neal Worthen in 1984. He died in 1992. Mrs. Worthen worked as a homemaker and Avon representative. Raised in the Baptist faith, Mrs. Worthen enjoyed sewing, quiltmaking, flower gardening and club activities and served as past commander of the Navy Mother's Club. Survivors include daughters Evelyn Briley of Sumas and Vina James of Penrose, Colo., son Pat McGee of Lynden, 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

WORTHINGTON, Harley F. of Yakima died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996. He was 78. At his request, no service will be held. Born April 26, 1918, in Bellingham, he graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1936. Mr. Worthington served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima. He worked as a painter for Western Washington University, retiring in 1981. A strong advocate for children, Mr. Worthington was a foster parent for many years. He also was an avid golfer and baseball fan. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; sons Dale Worthington and Glenn Worthington; sister Beryl Martin; and five grandchildren.

WOULF, Francis Renee, 37, of Lummi, died Fri. 09/27/02 in Bellingham. Visitation is Tues. 10/01, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Ferndale-Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St. A Graveside Service will be Wed. 10/02, 10 a.m at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Oct 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WRIGHT, Archie – A memorial service for Archie Wright of Bellingham will be at 10:30 a.m. Jan 7 at St. James Lutheran Church in Seattle White Center. Mr. Wright died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 87. Born June 23, 1913 to Claud and Pearl (Snyder) Wright in Bellingham, he moved back to Whatcom County four years ago after living in Seattle White Center. Mr. Wright married Marguerite Davis. She died in 1994. He worked for The Boeing Co for more than 35 years. Mr. Wright was a longtime member of the Mountaineers of Seattle. He also was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Bellingham and was previously active at St. James Lutheran Church of Seattle and was a member of the Machinists Union. He enjoyed backpacking, hiking, camping and gardening. Survivors include daughter Adoline A. Brown of Bellingham and grandchildren Justin and Laura Brown. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WRIGHT, Daniel James, age 27, of Bellingham, was lost at sea in a fishing accident in Excursion Inlet, AK, Feb. 17, 1997. Born July 21, 1969 in San Gabriel, CA; co-owner of Vis Seafoods & was a commercial fisherman. He attended Madison High School, Portland, OR, Mt. Hood Community College and U of WA. He married Cassandra Karuza October, 1996. Dan was a professional rock-climber, served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Stonewall Jackson and was an EMT. He loved to golf & lived life to the fullest. Survived by his wife Cassandra of Bellingham; sister, Jeni Wright, Eugene, OR; mother Nyla Wright and partner Bob Caldwell of Gresham, OR; father & mother-in-law, Jim Wright and Eve McDermott, West Linn, OR; parents-in-law, Jack & Peggy Karuza of Bellingham; sisters-in-law, Stephanie & Jennifer Karuza of Bellingham. Memorial Services will be held March 1, 2:30 p.m. at the Fairhaven Park Pavilion.

WRIGHT, Florence Rossi, of Bellingham died Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 66. A funeral will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home. Her ashes will be placed in Chiloquin, Ore., near her mother. Born March 21, 1931, in Ashland, Ore., she was a local resident since 1973. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Wright, by sisters Reatha Jefferson and Mary Burgdorf and by two granddaughters. Survivors include daughters Susie Clark of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Teresa Butler and Sandy Wright, both of Bellingham; sons dugan Moore of Chiloquin, Keith Wright of Bellingham and Stewart Jefferson and Kevin Wright, both of Springfield, Ore.; sisters Joey Berdette of Port Angeles and Rosie Zamudio of Bend, Ore.; brothers Nick Rossi of Chiloquin and Albert Rossi of Medford, Ore.; 10 granddaughters; nine grandsons; eight great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

WRIGHT, Floyd Grant died on December 2, 2004. Floyd was born on Christmas day in 1923 and lived on the family farm in Pleasant Valley, WA. He attended the nearby small country school and graduated from Blaine High School in 1941. He married Marjorie Rhoads, an RN on January 11, 1949. He and Marge enjoyed traveling with their RV. He was a resident of Darrington for over 50 years and attended the United Methodist Church. He served in WWII as a Navy CeeBee [Seabee] on Adak Island in the Aleutian Chain. After the war, he drove a logging truck for the Lake Shannon Logging Co of Concrete and Jones and Anderson of Darrington and the Wright & Kuntz Logging Company. Later, he went into partnership with his father and brother to form Wright and Son's Logging and Washington Trucking, Inc. He ran the logging operation for many years. Floyd loved being in the woods and being a part of the logging industry. People appreciated working for Floyd because he was a fair and honest businessman. He retired from logging in the early 1990s. He stayed involved with many timber related organizations such as: The Washington Contract Loggers Association, The Darrington Hi-Lead Loggers, The Hoo-Hoo International Club #231 and the Washington Trucking Associations. Floyd was always involved in the welfare of his community and was generous to numerous groups. He was a member of the Darrington Volunteer Fire Department, United Good Neighbors, and the Everett Elks BPOE #479. He served as an Advisory Board Member of the Bank of Arlington (which later became Frontier Bank). He was also an avid gardener and loved to share his abundant crops. His Dahlia Garden was his pride and joy for years. He was preceded in death by his wife Marge, his baby daughter Delaine Joy, his daughter Cheryl Ann Cloer, his sister Pearl and his brother Tom. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy Measor and husband Ted; grandson Darryl Cloer and wife Tifini; great-grandchildren Derek and Jordan; grandson Terry Cloer and wife Carly and great grandson Grant. Other survivors include his sister Arliss Sturgulewski, his brother Art Wright and wife Esther, his cousins Doris Chorvat and Beverly Bingham and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Floyd's life will be held at the Assembly of God Church in Darrington on Wednesday Dec. 8, 2004 at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, WA on Thursday Dec. 9, 2004 at 12 noon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WRIGHT, Franklin Eugene Jr. of Milwaukie, Ore., died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997. He was 89. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Beaverton, Ore. Born Jan. 30, 1908, to Franklin and Myrtle Johnson Wright in Seattle, he was raised on Lummi Island. He attended Hill Military Academy in Portland, Ore., and the University of Washington. Mr. Wright married Celeste Kienast in 1931 in Alaska. She died in 1962. He married Mildred Hennessy in 1972. He operated fish canneries, worked as a bookkeeper for Icy Straights Salmon Co. and co-owned Pyramid Fisheries in Alaska. Mr. Wright served as township clerk and Justice of the Peace on Lummi Island and a president of the Northwest Salmon Canners. He was director of Alaska Salmon Industry. A charter member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and life member of the Elks and Moose lodges in Sitka, Alaska, he volunteered as a bookkeeper at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Astoria, Ore. Survivors include his wife of Milwaukie; daughter Patricia Woodburn of San Diego; stepsons J. V. Hennessy and Michael Hennessy, both of Portland, Robert Hennessy, Dennis Hennessy and Timothy Hennessy, all of Milwaukie; and stepdaughter Michele De Vitis of Portland.

WRIGHT, John Edmund of Mesa, Ariz., died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997. He was 84. The service is private. Born Dec. 6, 1912, in Omak, he graduated from high school there in 1930. Mr. Wright lived in Seattle, Bellingham, Spokane and Utah before moving to Arizona in 1962. He worked for Northern Commercial Co. in Seattle, Alcoa Aluminum in Spokane and Fuller Brush Co. in Utah. He also worked in real estate and owned a laundry in Arizona before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Doris; daughter Robin Rasciner of Phoenix; sons John Edmund Jr. of Sacramento, Calif., and Jeffrey Paul of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother Robert Wright of Arcadia, Calif.; sister Annie Lou Maley of Seattle; and six grandchildren.

WRIGHT, Lewellyn - At his request, no local services are scheduled for Lewellyn "Shorty" Wright, 77, 8026 Valley View Road, Custer, who died Tuesday (Aug. 27, 1991) at Mount Baker Care Center. He was born Nov. 28, 1913, in Sumner. He had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 20 years. Mr. Wright was a pipefitter and welder. He was a member of the Northwest Pipefitters and Plumbers Union Local No. 40. He married Mamie Pettengill in Idaho on Nov. 14, 1955. She died June 7. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

WRIGHT, Marjorie Julia Ann, 69, of Darrington, died May 19, 1995. She was born Oct. 27, 1925 and had lived in Darrington for the past 45 years. She was a member of the Unity Center for Positive Living in Everett. Marjorie was a R.N. She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. She leaves her husband of 47 years, Floyd Wright, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Ted Measor, of Everett; sister, Marie Stone, of Renton; brother, Gerald Rhoads, of CA; and two grandsons, Darryl Cloer, of Cheney. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose Rhoads, and her daughters, Cheryl and Delaine. Services will be held Tuesday, May 23, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Darrington. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, WA. Arrangements entrusted to Weller Funeral Home, Arlington.

WRIGHT, Robert Ogden, age 55, of Route 2, Lynden, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, February 11, (1951). Mr. Wright had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 44 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Ida; a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Husfloen, of Route 2, Lynden; four sisters, Miss Jessie Wright and Mrs. Sydney Dunham, both of Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. Willis Keppinger, of Monroe, Louisiana, and Mrs. William Roenigk, of Morganville, Kan.; a brother, C. P. Wright, of Waterloo, N.Y. Services will be conducted Wednesday, February 14, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

WULFF, Rangka, aged 51 years, passed away Tuesday, April 6, (1943). She leaves to survive her husband, L. A. Wulff; five sons, Walter of Salem, Ore., August and Orville, of Billings, Montana, Ernest and Wilford at home; four daughters, Mrs. Loraine Murphy, of Minnesota, Kristine, Louise and Doris, all at home; her mother, Mrs. K. Johnson, of Blaine; two sisters, Mrs. G. P. Dalstead, of North Dakota, and Mrs. Kristjanne Benedictson, of Blaine; one brother, Frank, of Blaine; also ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, April 10, at 2 o'clock from the Blaine Lutheran Church, with Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating. Burial will be made in the California Creek Cemetery under the direction of Purdy & McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine.

WULFF, Wilfred E., age 27 years, of Blaine, passed away Thursday, July 21, (1955) in Ugashik, Alaska, due to burns received when a gasoline motor exploded in the engine room of a boat. Surviving relatives include three sisters, Kristin Ness of Blaine, Mrs. Louise Altman of Seattle, Mrs. Doris McNallie, also of Seattle; one brother Ernest Wulff of Seattle; one aunt, Mrs. I. S. Benedictson of Blaine; also several other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted, Thursday, July 28, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Rev. A. E. Kristjannson officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, July 28, 1955) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

WYLIE, Wesley Wallace - A military graveside service for Wesley "Wes" Wallace Wylie of Ferndale will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 21 in Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, with a memorial and reception at 1 p.m. at Tosco Refinery Park. Mr. Wylie died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. He was 77. Born Aug. 25, 1922, to Lon and Margaret (Wallace) Wylie in Dilworth, Minn., he graduated from Dilworth High School in 1940. Mr. Wylie served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European, African and Middle Eastern theaters, including the Normandy and Rhineland campaigns. He was awarded the Silver Star. In 1952, he married Ercy Cole Buchanan, and they lived most of their married years in Alaska and Oregon. Mr. Wylie traveled and lived in southeast Alaska, where he worked building bridges and roads for the state. He was a land surveyor and was involved in the Brotherhood Bridge project in Sitka, Alaska. Mr. Wylie spent 17 years in Yachats, Ore., where he enjoyed his retirement. He loved his cat, Mischief. His wife and stepson Donald Buchanan died previously. Survivors include stepdaughter Nadene Pasinski of Ferndale stepsons Garner Buchanan of Anchorage, Alaska, and Carl Buchanan of Lakewood, Colo., 17 grandchildren 25 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WYMAN, Robert J. - At his request, there will be no service for Robert J. Wyman of Bellingham. Mr. Wyman died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000 at his daughter's home in Sedro-Woolley. He was 88. Born Nov. 25, 1911 to John and Mertie Maynard Wyman in Belfast, Wash., he had lived in Whatcom and Skagit counties all his life. Mr. Wyman graduated from Burlington High School in 1930. On June 26, 1937, he married Elma (Eva) Johnson. She died in 1990 after 53 years of marriage. Mr. Wyman retired from Bornstein Seafoods. Mr. Wyman was a member of United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 44. During his earlier years he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. His favorite pastime was gardening and growing and canning vegetables. His sisters Beatrice Caron and Iva Holm died previously. Survivors include daughters Marita Crawford of Bellingham and Wanda Hinds of Sedro-Woolley, grandchildren Steven and Lisa Crawford of Bellingham and Gail and Carrie Hinds of Sedro-Woolley and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Lemley Chapel of Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WYNDHAM, Spencer, aged 74 years, of 602 Strawberry Point, Lake Whatcom, passed away Monday morning, February 7, (1944). Mr. Wyndham had been a resident of Bellingham for one year and was a member of the Episcopalian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Wyndham, and three boys, Alfred, of the home; Trev, of Boise, Idaho, and Ralph of Bellingham; four brothers, Alos, Tim, Jack and Charles; two sisters, Miss Beatrice Wyndham and Mary Campbell, of Carseland, Alberta; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Friday, February 11, at 2 p.m. with Rev. E. B. Cannon Smith, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment, Bay View.

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WYNN, Elizabeth – A graveside service for Elizabeth (Parker) Wynn of Bloomingdale, Ill, formerly of Bellingham, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor, with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mrs. Wynn died Friday, Jan 28, 2000 in Bloomingdale. She was 88. Born Jun 16, 1911, to Thomas and Oma (Barmore) Parker in Crowell, Texas, she moved with her family to the Silver Beach area in Bellingham when she was 14. Mrs. Wynn graduated from Whatcom High School in 1930. On Aug 11, 1933, she married Jess Wynn of Lynden. They moved to Whidbey Island in 1941. He died in 1979. Mrs. Wynn was a supervisor at the Navy Exchange laundry facility for 15 years. Mrs. Wynn was a member and served twice as royal matron of the Order of Amaranth. She also served as mother adviser of the Coupeville chapter of Rainbow Girls, for which she received the Grand Cross of Colors, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Oak Harbor. In 1986, she returned to Bellingham and lived at The Willows Retirement Apartments for nine years. She moved to Bloomingdale in 1995 to live with family. Her daughter Shirley Weidenbach, brother Jack Parker and sister Trunion Sweitzer died previously. Survivors include daughter Patricia Washington of Bloomingdale; sisters Sue Brown and Oma Parker, both of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one nephew. Arrangements are by Jones Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WYNN, Marcelene E. of Vancouver, Wash, died Thursday Oct. 7, 1993. She was 95. A private family burial was held Last Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Born April 2, 1898, to John and Elsie Gadbois in Messina, NY, she lived in Whatcom County from 1939 until she moved to Clark County 10 years ago. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale. Her husband, James E. Wynn, died in December 1973. Survivors include daughter Elsa L. DuFresne of Lincoln City, Ore., and grandson Theodore Ramey of Lake Chelan. Arrangements by Moles Funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Oct 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WYNN, Thomas D. - A graveside service for Thomas D. Wynn of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Wynn of 3422 Northwest Ave., died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1995. He was 94. Born Feb. 5, 1901 to Thomas and Ida Wynn in Ferndale, he attended Western Washington University and taught in Montana and Washington. In 1965, he retired from the Bellingham School District as a math teacher at Whatcom Junior High. Mr. Wynn was preceded in death by his wife, Martha L. Wynn; his brother, Preston Wynn; and his sisters, Vivian Wynn, Dorothea McKinney and Theda W. Olson. Survivors include sister Ardis Walker of Tacoma and niece Vivian Lincoln of Spanaway. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Oct 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WYNNE, Freda A., 78, a licensed practical nurse, died Saturday (May 14, 1988) in Ferndale. Mrs. Wynne of 1339 Willies Lake Road, Ferndale, was born Aug. 21, 1909 in Lansing, Iowa. She married John Wynne on May 8, 1928. They moved to Ferndale in 1943. She was a member of the Evergreen Community Church in Ferndale. Survivors include her husband John of the family home; nine daughters, Patricia Miller of Puyallup, Jean Bowers, Judy Mork and Linda VanDalen, all of Bellingham, Phyllis Sobank of Ferndale, Mable McPherson of Lynden, Carol Whipple of Ferndale, Connie DeBoer of Lynden and Joan Sandmann of Seattle; three sons, Jim of Custer, and Walt and Ben, both of Lynden; a sister, Gen Flammang of Ferndale; 35 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. A son, Thomas (Bud) Wynne, died in 1985. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Evergreen Community Church in Ferndale with Dr. Wilfred Gunderson and the Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 May 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WYNNE, John F. - Visitation for John F. Wynne of Ferndale will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Community Church, followed by a funeral at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. A committal service will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Wynne died at home Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998. He was 88. Born July 19, 1909 to John and Mary Fitzgerald Wynne in Minot, ND, he moved to Whatcom County in 1943. He married Freda Travis May 8, 1928. Mr. Wynne began farming on Willeys Lake Road in 1946. He was a member of Teamsters and Laborers unions since 1965. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing. Mr. Wynne was preceded in death by his wife; a son, Thomas Wynne; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Survivors include daughters Jean Bowers, Mabel McPherson, Judy Mork and Linda York, all of Bellingham, Phyllis Solvang and Carol Whipple, both of Ferndale, Connie DeBoer of Sumas, Patricia Miller of Puyallup and Joan Sandmann of Seattle; sons Jim Wynne of Custer, Walt Wynne of Ferndale and Ben Wynne of Lynden; 37 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Feb 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WYNNE, Thomas M. "Bud", 52, 775 North Center Court, Sedro-Woolley, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 1985) at a Sedro-Woolley hospital. Mr. Wynne, who lived in Whatcom County 25 years, was born July 13, 1932 in Minot, ND. He was a member of the American Legion Post 182 in Whiteford, MD. Surviving are his wife Rose, a daughter, three sons, nine sisters, three brothers and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale with the Rev. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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