WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     WALM - WALT

WALMER, Ernest W. - Funeral services for Mr. Ernest W. Walmer, age 66, 5091 First St., Deming, were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Gilles Funeral Home, with Rev. David Loper officiating. Burial followed in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr Walmer, who died suddenly at his home on Thursday, Sept. 19, (1985) was born on May 3, 1919, and had been a lifetime county resident. Since the age of 16, he had been an independent log truck operator. He is survived by a daughter, Donna Collins of Ferndale; four grandchildren, Mrs. Traci and husband Roger Harpine of Bellingham, and Tajn, Tifini and Thiessen Collins, all of Ferndale; two brothers, Ralph, of Milwaukee, Ore., and Rodney of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Verna Leibrant of Everson and Mrs. Esther Cornman of Tacoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Lynden Tribune, Sept. 25, 1985)

WALMER, Moses H., age 81 years, of Nooksack, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, February 9, (1957) following a short illness. He had resided in the Sumas-Nooksack area for the past 44 years. He was a retired farmer, member of the Nooksack United Pentecostal Church. Survived by his wife, Carrie L., five sons, Arthur, of Port Angeles, Jesse, of Deming, Ernest, of Deming; Ralph of Nooksack and Rodney of Houston, Texas. Two daughters, Mrs. Verna Leibrant, of Everson and Mrs. Esther Carnman, of Gig Harbor, 24 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 13, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with the Rev. Ralph Reynolds officiating. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery.

WALMER, Ralph E., age 72, who died in Portland, Ore. on Thursday, August 20, 1987, were conducted on Monday, August 24, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Howard O. West officiating. Burial followed in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Walmer was born in Everson on August 30, 1914, and lived in Whatcom County until he moved to Sedro Woolley in 1965. He then moved to Portland two yers ago. He was a retired sawmill worker and a member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union in Sedro Woolley and the United Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia, in 1967 and was then married to Winona Calvert in McCleary, Wash., August 30, 1969; she died in 1984. He is survived by four sons, Philip and wife Linda in Brazil, Gary and wife Elsie, and Dave and wife Arlene of Portland, Ore. and Tim and wife Barbara of Gatesburg, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Carol and husband Bob Simontacchi of Vancouver, Wash.; a step-son, Dewey Calvert of Joplin, Missouri; two step-daughters, Mrs. Donna Porter of Tacoma and Mrs. Elaine Kearney of McCleary; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; seven step-grandchildren; a brother, Rodney Walmer of Houston, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Verna Leibrant of Everson; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Lynden Tribune, August 28, 1987)

WALMSLEY, Leonard, age 43 years, of North Vancouver, B.C., lost his life as a result of an auto accident late Friday night, July 1, (1949). Mr. Walmsley was a bread jobber for the Home Bakeries, Limited. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Muriel E. Walmsley and his mother, Mrs. Betsy Walmsley, both of Vancouver. The remains were forwarded by the Westford-Beck funeral home to the Mt. Pleasant funeral home in Vancouver, B.C., where funeral arrangements will be made.

WALQUIST, Mary O., age 81, of Bremerton, Wa., passed away July 28, (1982). She had resided in Bellingham until 2 years ago. She was a retired chief operator of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph; also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America; Veteran of WWI Auxiliary; Auxiliary American Legion No. 7 Albert J. Hamilton of Bellingham and a member of the Methodist Church of Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur L. Walquist in 1966, She is survived by her daughter, Beverly J. Moon of Bremerton, Wa.; 3 grandchildren, Steven, Catherine & Spencer Moon, of Bremerton. Services will be Sat. July 31, 1 p.m. at the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Geoffrey Piper officiating. Private burial.

WALRATH, Harry, age 78 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Pearl Walrath of West Sound, Wash., passed away at a Bellingham hospital, Tuesday, July 2, following a lingering illness. He was a member of Orcas Island Grange No. 964 and also of the I.O.O.F., East Sound. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, one daughter, Miss Rosa Walrath, West Sound; one son Dawon Walrath, Secro-Woolley, and one sister, Mrs. Edith Bourdage, Seattle. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. I.O.O.F. ritualistic services will be held at the I.O.O.F. hall at East Sound, Friday, July 5, at 1:30 p.m. The local Grange will conduct ritualistic services at the graveside in Woodlawn Cemetery at East Sound.

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, Isabel - Rites held in Friday Harbor. Graveside services for Isabell (sic) Walrod, 71 Blaine, were held Sat., Oct. 29, (1977) Valley Cemetery, Friday Harbor. Conducted by Evans Funeral Home. Mrs. Walrod, a resident of Blaine for 40 years, passed away Wed., Oct. 26, (1977). Her earlier years were spent on Waldron and San Juan Islands. Survivors include 4 grandchildren, Edyth Walrod, Bellingham, Melvin Snyder Jr., USN, Alan Snyder, Seattle, Evelyn Snyder, Benton City and 4 nieces.

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, Donald E., age 66 who resided in Marysville, passed away Thursday, October 1, 1981 in Edmonds. He had been a resident of Blaine since he was 5 years old and for the past 21 years lived in Snohomish County. He was formerly with Standard Oil Company for 30 years. he leaves to survive his wife Helen; 1 daughter, Doris Washburn of Spokane; 2 sons, Donald of Everett; Harold of Marysville; 1 brother, Herbert of Mt. Vernon; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Services will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2 p.m. in Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel, interment Enterprise Cemetery. [b. Feb. 11, 1915 AR]

WALSER, Flora E. - Burial and committal services for former Bellingham resident Flora E. Walser, 94, of Corvallis, Ore., will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Funeral services were scheduled at 2 p.m. today in the Chapel of the McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis. Mrs. Walser died (June 16, 1991) Sunday at Heart of the Valley Nursing Home in Corvallis. She was born Flora E. Bauer on May 24, 1897, in Ritzville. She married Otto Walser, and lived most of her life in Bellingham and Seattle. She was a telephone company employee while living in Washington. She moved to Corvallis in 1975. Mr. Walser died earlier. Survivors include a granddaughter, two great-granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by McHenry Funeral Home of Corvallis.

WALSER, Harold G., age 28 of Marysville passed away September 21, 1982 in Arlington. He was born October 28, 1953 in Bellingham. He was a graduate of Woodway High School, Edmonds, in 1972. He lived in Bellingham from 1953 to 1960. He is survived by his mother Helen of Marysville; a brother Donald of Everett; 1 sister Doris McKinney of Spokane; numerous other relatives. Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, in the chapel of Jerns-McKinney Funeral Home, Blaine, with interment in Enterprise Cemetery. Under the direction of Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.

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,) Submitted by Dianne Bird

WALSER, Herbert D., age 76 of Blaine, passed away suddenly at home Wednesday November 24, (1965). He had been a resident of the Blaine area for the past 45 years and is survived by his wife, Ilkie, 2 sons, Donald of Edmonds, Herbert of Mt. Vernon, 1 brother Otto of Bellingham, 1 sister, Mrs. Cora Herrin of Blaine, also 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home Saturday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. Rev. Willard Buckner officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

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.

WALSER, Mary C., age 88 years, passed away Friday, March 28, (1952) following a short illness, at the home of her son at 3225 Greenwood Avenue, Bellingham. She was a former resident of Blaine. Mrs. Walser is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cora Herrin, of Custer; four sons, Oscar and Dave, both of Blaine, William, in Indiana; and Otto in Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Cora Buchanan, Mount Carmel, Illinois; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 1st. at 2 p.m., from the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

WALSER, Oscar E., age 77, of Blaine, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Oct. 18th, (1961) following a short illness. A retired mill worker he had made his home in Blaine since 1919. Surviving are two sons, Ralph of Marysville and Charles of Blaine; five daughters, Mrs. Frances O'Neall of Myrtle Creek, Ore., Mrs. Fern Jonas and Mrs. Sylvia Daquila, both of Seattle, Mrs. Connie Sautner, of Kodiak, Alaska, and Mrs. Lelia Graham of Deming; two brothers, Dave of Blaine and Otto of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Cora Herrin of Blaine; also 21 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home, Saturday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mac Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

WALSER, Otto - Funeral services for Otto C. Walser, 69, 2607 Monroe St., will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Walser, who died Sunday, (Jan. 2, 1972) was a 48-year resident of the city. He was a retired laborer and member of the Building & Service Union No. 120. He is survived by the wife, Flora, and numerous nieces and nephews.

WALSER, Rose A., age 63 years, passed away September 6, (1955) at a local hospital following a short illness. Surviving relatives include her husband, Oscar of Blaine; five daughters, Mrs. Frances O'Neall of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; Mrs. Fern Jonas and Mrs. Clonettie Flotre, both of Kodiak, Alaska; Mrs. Sylvia Dequilia of Seattle, and Mrs. Lela Graham of Deming; two sons, Ralph of Marysville, Charles of Blaine; two brother and two sisters, all in Illinois; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

WALSH, Infant baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Walsh, of Lake Samish, passed away at birth in a local hospital Friday, Feb. 24, (1950). The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services were conducted Monday, FEbruary 27, at 4 p.m., followed by cremation.

WALSH, Anna, age 91, of 261 F St., passed away Sun., Feb. 8, (1981). Mrs. Walsh had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption and was a member of the Women of Assumption. She leaves to survive her husband Charles of the family home; 2 daughters, Marian Lankford of Goliad, Texas and Helen Walsh of the family home; 3 sons, Thomas of Lopez Island, Francis of Kataa, Hawaii and Leo of Portland; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said Wed., Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. from the Church of the Assumption. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Wed., Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. from the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Barrett Corrigan officiating. Followed by private family interment Thurs. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Feb 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALSH, Bernard J. - Services for Bernard J. Walsh of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Greenacres Cemetery with the Rev. Philip Brooks officiating. Mr. Walsh died Wednesday (Feb. 17, 1988) in Bellingham. He was 76. He was born May 22, 1911 in Litchfield, Minn., and moved to this area in 1935. Mr. Walsh worked as a welder. He was a member of the Boilermakers Local No. 709, and the International Brotherhood and Mechanics Local No. 1496. His favorite activity was fishing. From 1940 to 1987 he lived on Lake Samish. Survivors include a son Robert A. Walsh of Mount Vernon; two daughters, Mickey VanBrocklin of Bellingham and Pat VanBrocklin of Sumner; one sister Monica Smart of Hibbay, Minn; and two grandchildren. Visitation hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALSH, Bernard John, Spec. 4, age 21, Fort Lewis, Wash., passed away at Alderwood Manor Sunday, August 8, (1965). He was a lifetime resident of this city before entering the Army three years ago. Survivors are his father, Bernard Walsh, city; a brother, Robert A. Walsh; tow sisters, Mrs. Fred Van Brocklin and Miss Michaeline Walsh; grandfather, Arthur Pearson; a niece and nephew; two aunts and an uncle. Military graveside services Greenacres Memorial Park Friday, August 13 at 1 p.m. under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.

WALSH, Charles, age 102, of 2617 F St., passed away Tues. Oct. 11, (1988). He had been a retired sheet metal worker and a member of the Church of the Assumption. He leaves to survive 2 daughters, Mrs. Marian Lankford of Goliad, TX and Miss Helen Walsh of City; 3 sons, Thomas J. Walsh of Lopez Island, Francis E. Walsh of Kapaa, Hawaii and Leo A. Walsh of Woodland, WA; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said Thurs. Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted Fri., Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at Assumption Church, followed by committal.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Oct 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALSH, Darleen H., 90, who worked for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in Alaska for many years, died Friday (Dec. 4, 1987) at a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Walsh, formerly of 1210 Front St., Lynden, was born Feb. 19, 1897, in Everson. After working for the Corp of Engineers, she returned to Whatcom County in 1962. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. Survivors include three daughters, Caroline Veleke of Bellingham, Beatrice Westover of LaConner and Rosemary Grant of an Diego, Calif.; a sister, Dorothy Daniels of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Ted Harkness of Lynden; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were to be at 2 p.m. today at Lynden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

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, Fredrick I., age 65, of 1938 King St., passed away at the family home, Saturday, August 26, (1961). Mr. Walsh had been a life resident of Bellingham and was a retired shipyard worker, a member of the Church of the Assumption and a veteran of World War I. He leaves to survive 2 sister, Mrs. John Sylvester of Seattle and Mrs. August Mardesicch of Everett, several nieces and nephews. The remains were forwarded to Everett, Wash., for services and interment by the Westford Funeral Home.

WALSH, Harry E. - Funeral services for Mr. Harry E. Walsh, age 72, of 263 West Barlett Road, Lynden, were conducted on Friday, January 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Benham Pruett officiating. Burial followed in the Lynden Cemetery. A lifetime Lynden area resident, Mr. Walsh was a World War II Army Veteran and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Zona M. Walsh of the Lynden Christian Rest Home; a brother Mr. Cecil Walsh of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Miller of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews.

WALSH, Hazel W., age 55, 2051 Roy Road, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 24, (1963). Mrs. Walsh was a twenty-three year resident of this community. Survivors are her husband, Bernard, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Van Brocklin, City; Michealene D., at home; two sons, Bernard J., U.S. Army, Korea; Robert A., at home; two grandchildren and her father, Arthur Pearson of Remer, Minn. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, July 29th at 1:30 p.m. Cremation will follow.

WALSH, Janet, age 73 of 2185 Seamount Drive, Ferndale, passed away Friday, September 18, 1961. Mrs. Walsh came to Ferndale 5 weeks ago from Florida and is survived by 1 sister, Mary L. McInnes of Gibsons, B.C. and 2 nephews. Cremation was held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 27, 1907 Glasgow, Scotland]

WALSH, John James, age 63 years, of 2600 Lakeway Drive, passed away suddenly at his home. He had been a resident of Custer for twenty years, and had resided in Bellingham four years. He is survived by two sons, Robert H. and Kenneth M., both of Blaine; two daughters, Mrs. Delmar Beckman and Mrs. Daynor Barnes, both of Custer; one brother, Dan, Ottawa; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Sheehan, New York; and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, Saturday afternoon, February 7, at 2 p.m. with Rev. C. W. Wheeler officiating. Burial in Enterprise Cemetery.

WALSH, Larry - Memorial services were held Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Congregational Church in Bellingham for Larry Walsh of that city. Walsh, 53, died Aug. 20, (1972) in Swedish Hospital. He had been an insurance salesman and real estate broker in Bellingham for the past 10 years and was past president of the Board of Realtors. He was well known in Ferndale where his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bezona Sr., reside. Survivors include his widow, Virginia, Five children, Melinda, Ronald, Lisa, Richard, all at home, and Mrs. Madeline Vogt of Oregon; a brother, Donald of Los Angeles; five sisters, Viva Peterson and Judy Aris, both of Los Angeles, and Eva Meyer, Dorothy Stewart, and Doris Erkert, all of Chicago.

WALSH, Robert Harold, age 71 who resided at 9408 Odell Road, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, January 3, 1982. He had been a resident of Blaine for the past 48 years and was a retired commercial fisherman. He leaves to survive his wife, Sigridur (Emily) Walsh of Blaine; 3 sons, Ronald of Blaine; Lawrence of Kent; Richard of Marysville; 1 daughter, Susan St. Clair of Alaska; 1 brother, Kenneth Walsh of Blaine; 1 sister, Nellie Beckman of Wenatchee; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6 at 2 p.m. in the Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel, Blaine with Rev. Don Walter officiating. Interment to follow at a later date.

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.

WALSH, Sally Vivian - A memorial service for Sally Vivian Walsh will be at 10 a.m. Friday on the beach near the museum at Semiahmoo Spit with Darlene Edwards officiating. Mrs. Walsh of 971 Adelia St., Blaine, died Tuesday, June 21, 1994, of cancer at her home. She was 51. Born Sally Vivian Kenyon on Aug. 7, 1942, in Ashland. Ore., she lived in Blaine since November 1978. She was bookkeeper for Blaine Marina and a member of Friends of the Blaine Library. She enjoyed needlework, herb and flower gardening, and reading. Survivors include son Timothy Walsh of Seattle; daughters Jeanne Matt of Ferndale and Deann Plocher of Newport; sister Mari Harrison of Medford, Ore; brother Tony Kenyon of Priest River, Idaho; four granddaughters; and five nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

WALSH, Zona Mary - Funeral services for Mrs. Zona Mary Walsh, age 98, who died on Wednesday, September 16, (1981) were conducted on Friday, September 18, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Benham Pruett officiating. Burial followed in Lynden Cemetery. Mrs. Walsh, recently of the Christian Rest home and formerly of 263 West Bartlett Road, Lynden, was born in Barry County Missouri and had been a Lynden area resident for more than sixty years. She was also a member of the Laurel Baptist Church for more than fifty years. She is survived by a son Cecil and wife Evelyn of Seattle; a son-in-law, M. Jim Miller of Bellingham; two grandchildren, Time Walsh of Seattle and Mrs. Karen and husband Norm Green of San Jose, California; two great-grandsons, Scott and Mark Green; a sister Mrs. Ova Tillotson of Wenatchee, three nieces, Myrel and husband William Siler of Wenatchee, Connie and husband Oscar Nelson of Ferndale and Marie and husband Steve Skucy of Marysville and a nephew, Earl and wife Mary Constant of Seattle.

WALSTON, Frank R., 69, a former Bellingham resident, died on May 1, (1983) at his home in Bremerton. He was born in Burlington, went to school in Bellingham, and moved from the area in 1940. Survivors include his wife, Violet, a son, a daughter, two sisters, a brother, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held in Bremerton.

WALSTON, Glen W. - Funeral services for Glen W. Walston, age 74, former Lynden area resident, were conducted on Thursday, June 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Anderson officiating. Burial followed in the Lynden Cemetery. Mr. Walston, of 2532 Dexter Ave. North, Seattle, died in that city on Sunday, June 14, 1981. He had worked as a court reporter in Seattle for many years and was a member of the National Association of Shorthand Court Reporters. He was married to Muriel Mills in Seattle on January 1, 1932; Mrs. Walston died in 1979. He is survived by a son John D. Walston of Kent; a daughter, Leslie Koris of Bellevue; three grandchildren, John A. Koris, Lisa Walston and Catherine Walston; two sisters, Mrs. Bayle Beernink of Lynden and Mrs. Margorie Parker in Florida; two brothers, Virgil of Ferndale and Frank of Bremerton and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Lynden Tribune, June 24, 1981)

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, James Howard, age 45, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, passed away at his home Saturday, September 19, (1953) following an extended illness. He had resided in the Ferndale community for the past eight years. Mr. Walston is survived by his wife, Clara; one daughter, Bertha Jean; one son, Elmer, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Rachel white of Lansing, Ill.; one brother, Clark of Conway, Iowa. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel Tuesday, September 22, at 3 p.m., with Rev. A.H. Johnson officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

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, Muriel E., age 66 of 2532 Dexter Ave., North Seattle died in a Seattle hospital Sat., May 12, 1979. A retired office manager, Mrs Walston was born in Hillsgrow, Rhode Island and was married to her husband Glen, former Lynden area resident, in Seattle on January 1, 1932. Besides her husband Glen, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Leslie J. Koris of Kirkland and a son John D. Walston of Kent, 2 grandchildren John A. Koris and Lisa Walston, and a sister, Mrs. Audrey Greenwood of Vancouver, B.C. Family services will be conducted on Wed. May 16 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.

WALSTON, Silas Douglas, age 74, of Lynden, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, March 30, (1949) following a long illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Bessie K.; two daughters, Mrs. Gayle Neernink, of Lynden, and Mrs. Marjorie Parker, of Tea Neck, New Jersey; three sons, Glen, of Vashon Island, Washington, Virgil S. of Route 2, Bellingham, and Frank R., of Bremerton; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Swett, of Mount Vernon, and Mrs. Irene Ward, of North Platte, Nebraska; four brothers, T. W. Walston, of Sharpssburg, Iowa, C. V. Walston, of Melvern, Iowa, R. C. Walston, of Bliss, Idaho, and J. R. Walston, of Vancouver, Washington. Also twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Cecil Barner officiating. Interment in Lynden Cemetery.

WALSTON, Violet E. (Mrs. Frank), age 75, of Bremerton, died at her home Tuesday, August 4, 1987. She lived in the Lynden area for several years. Mrs. Walston was born March 4, 1912, in Bellingham. She married Frank R. Walston (both graduated from Meridian High School) in 1932 while in nurses training at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. They moved to Seattle in 1940 and to Bremerton in 1941. She spent a good share of her life visiting shut-ins and helping others. She was retired from the Bremerton Naval Shipyard. She was a member of Olympic Chapter 216 Order of the Eastern Star where she was a member of the choir. She also was a member of The Starlight Club, Amarenthe, Hatesu Temple One Daughters of The Nile, Ladies of the Elks 1181, an active parent for Bethel 20 of the International Order of Job' Daughters, and a member of the Unity Church of Bremerton. She is survived by a son, Richard, of Tacoma; a daughter, Joanne Carleton, of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Kathryn Williams, of Newberg, Ore., and Ruth Ghrist of Bremerton; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Unity Center in Bremerton on August. 8.
(From The Lynden Tribune, August 19, 1987)

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.

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.

WALSTROM, Alma - Much loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with our Lord and those loved ones who proceeded her on Thursday, December 9, 2004. Alma was born June 26, 1909, in Epping, North Dakota. She was the seventh of ten children born to Charles and Virginia Alexander. At the age of seventeen, she attended the University of Minot, North Dakota, where she received her teaching credentials. She began her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse in North Dakota. While visiting a friend in Washington State, Alma decided to move to the Pacific Northwest where she continued teaching for the Ferndale School District, retiring in 1971. On October 25,1940, she married Ole Walstrom. During their marriage of 27 years, they had two children, John and Diane. Their years together were filled with a love of God and family. Her beloved husband passed away in 1967. Alma was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church, where she participated in many activities. She also volunteered for numerous organizations through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Alma's abiding faith and her love of family, friends and life will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will always be remembered for her generosity, placing all others before herself. Alma embraced life with a God-filled spirit, a twinkle in her eye, and a smile that warmed all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and our hearts will hold her close until we meet again in heaven. Alma is survived by her son John A. Walstrom and wife Elaine, daughter Diane Becker and husband Bob; grandchildren Kristen Breglio and husband William, Matthew Walstrom and wife Amanda; great-grandchildren Gunnar, Nick, and Sonni; and numerous other relatives. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 17, 2004 at 2:00 p.m., at Garden Street United Methodist Church. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Dec 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALSWORTH, Mattie Esther, age 61 years, passed away at Richmond, Calif., Sunday, June 3, (1945). Mrs. Walsworth, previous to her removal to Richmond six month ago, resided at Vancouver, B.C., where she was a member of the Rebeckah Lodge for many years, also of the Methodist Church. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Nichols, pioneers of this city. Surviving relatives are the husband, L. M. Walsworth, Richmond, Calif.; one son, Clyde, at Albany, Calif.; one daughter, Vera Berry, Richmond; three grandchildren; three sisters, Lydia McCormick, Bellingham, Reita Cooke, Seattle, Lucille Kuehl, Passa Robles, Calif.; two brothers, Richard Nichols, Bellingham, and Guy Nichols, Everett, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Roy L. Smith and Holly Rebekah Lodge No. 153, Saturday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

WALSWORTH, Luzerne Manning, age 76, of Paso Robles, Calif., passed away in New Westminster, B.C., Thursday, May 27, (1954). Mr. Walsworth had resided in Paso Robles for the past 111 years, and had previously lived in Bellingham for 21 years where he had been employed as a telephone installer for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co., where he lived until his retirement in 1942. He was a member of the IOOF, Hillcrest Lodge No. 49 of Vancouver, B.C., The Fairview Rebekah Lodge No. 49, and the Woodmen of the World. Surviving relatives include a son, Clyde L. Walsworth of Honolulu, T.H., a daughter, Mrs. Vera M. Berry of Paso Robles, Calif.; 2 grandsons: Clyde Richard Walsworth of Honolulu, and Kenneth Dale Berry of Paso Robles; and 2 granddaughters; Mrs. Kay Farms of San Francisco and Miss Susan Carol Berry of Paso Robles. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. C. Eugene Sabin and officers of the IOOF, Hillcrest Lodge No. 49, of Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

WALTER, Charles O., age 69, 2520 Dean Avenue, passed away Thursday, May 21, (1964). Mr. Walter had resided in this community the past sixty-four years and was a truck driver for the Bellingham Street Department before retiring. Survivors are his widow, Margaret, at home; one son, Ernest Francisco, Los Angeles, Cal.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, City, and 3 nieces and 3 nephews. Services will be conducted by Dr. Glenn C. Carlson, Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery.

WALTER, Don C., age 75 of 409 N. Forest passed away Friday evening (June 17, 1983) at home. Dr. Walter was born October 25, 1907 in Bottineau, North Dakota. He is survived by his wife, Ada Gambrell Walter; 3 sisters, Flora Walter of Kissimee, Florida, Marian Gannaway of Lakeland, Florida, Wanda Willcox of Miami, Florida; 3 children, Marilyn Sjolund of Olympia, WA, Kay Danzinger of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Noman (sic) Walter of Marysville, WA; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dr. Walter came to Bellingham in 1947 as Associate Professor of music and band director at Western Washington University. He held a BA degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, MA, from Colorado State College and earned his ED.D. degree from the University of Oregon. He was a visiting professor at the University of Hawaii in 1957 serving as Director of Bands and Coordinator of Music Education. He retired in 1974 as professor emeritus and became the second Washington state recipient of the "Citation of Excellence" award from the National Band Directors Association for outstanding contributions to the school and community band movements. Dr. Walter began his career as a band director in 1929 in Iowa and developed many school and community bands which received superior ratings in state and national competitions during the late 1930s. He was a member of : Music Educators National Conference, American Band Directors Association, Collegiate Band Directors Association, Musicians Union Local No. 451, and the Whatcom County Retired Teachers Association. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and former choir director of the Congregation and First Presbyterian Church choir, Director of the Bellingham Symphonic Band and Folk Singer's group. Private graveside service for the family will be held Wednesday morning at the Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 Wednesday, June 22 at the First Congregational Church with Reverend Donnel McCelland officiating.

WALTER, Esburn, age 67, who resided at 2045 Huntley Road, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, (1959) as a result of an accident. Mr. Walter was a pioneer of this vicinity, having lived here since 1901. He was a member of the Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F & A.M., World War I veteran, member and organizer of the Shingle-Weaver's Union, No. 2529 and was at time of death serving as president and secretary for this union. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the Bellingham Consistory Scottish Rite. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Walter, at the family home; two sons Arthur A. also residing at home, and Duane D. of Lynnwood, Wash.; his brother, Charles, and his sister, Mrs. Florence Van Wingerden, both residing in Bellingham; also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by the officers of the Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A.M., on Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral home. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

WALTER, George Q., age 61, of 2306 Pacific Highway, passed away at his home, Nov. 14, (1955). Mr. Walter had been a resident of this community many years, was a cooker at a fish cannery, was a life member of F.O.E. No. 31, and was a member of the Machinists Union No. 239. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Rice of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Charles G. and Edward Walter, both of Seattle and Alexander Walter of Gales Creek, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Osburn of Oceandale, Calif., Mrs. Ruth I. Mohr of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Esther F. Quimby of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Canon E. B. Smith and officers of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 31, Thursday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

WALTER, J. C., longtime resident of Bellingham and more recently of Carson, Wa., who died at a White Salmon hospital Tues., May 11 at the age of 73. Mr. Walter was born June 12, 1903 at Winthrop, the son of Sie and Annie Walter. He was named simply J. C. for a good friend of the family. His early life and schooling was in the Winthrop area and he was later employed as electrician and millwright at the Bloedel-Donovan lumber mills in Bellingham for many years. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army and then returned to Bloedel-Donovan. In 1955 Mr. Walter was married to Elizabeth Johnson. Upon his retirement from the mills in 1965 and following a year in northern Canada, [he] and his family moved to Winthrop and Mr. Walter served on the summer staff of the Winthrop Ranger Station of the Okanogan National Forest. In 1970 the Walters moved to Goldendale and later to Carson. Mrs. Walter is a special education teacher with the Stevenson-Carson School District, 303. Mr. Walter had been ill for several years. Besides his wife, Elizabeth, who will continue to live in Carson, he is survived by four daughters, Anna Marion Walter at home, Carol Carl of Everson, Earl Walter of Outlook, a sister, Lucille Callahan of Portland and nine grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 30 in Winthrop, Wa. Following interment in the old family plot at the Winthrop Cemetery memorial services will be held with the Rev. George Henke of Twist officiating.

WALTER, Margaret, age 96 of 700 32nd St., passed away Thursday, March 27, 1980. A 75 year resident of this community, Mrs. Walter came to the Pacific Northwest about 1900 and settled in the Bellingham area. She is survived by 1 son Ernest Francisco of Eagle Pass, Texas; 3 grandchildren including Randy Francisco, Seattle and Gary Francisco, Garden Grove, Calif.; 5 great-grandchildren. At her request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

WALTER, Mary A. - Graveside service for Mary A. Walter, age 78, of Bellingham will be Monday, August 30, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Chaplin Harold Minkler officiating. Mrs. Walter passed away Thursday, August 26, 1982. She is survived by 2 sons, Arthur and wife Willa Walter, City; Duane Walter of Everett; 3 grandchildren, Diane Walter in Santa Ana, Calif., Craig and Blake Walter, both of Vancouver, Wash.; 1 brother Clarence Bremer of Arlington, Wash. Mrs. Walter had been a resident of this community for the past 54 years. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Aug 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTER, Theodosia R., age 86, of 4605 Cable Street, passed away at home Thursday, June 16, (1955). Mrs. Walter had resided in this community for the past eight years and was a member of The Firs. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Whipple of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Lowther of Ashland, Ore., and Mrs. Pearl Wiley of Redlands, Calif., numerous nieces and nephews. Services were conducted from The Firs by the Rev. Grant Whipple, Friday, June 17, at 4 p.m. under the direction of the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. The remains were forwarded to Ashland, Ore., for services and burial in the family plot.

WALTERS, Aleatha I. - Funeral service for Aleatha I. "Allie" Walters, age 29, of 1123 14th St., will be Monday, June 25 at 1 p.m. at Jones funeral Home with Donald W. Walters, brother of Allie officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Aleatha passed away Thurs. June 21, 1984. A Bellingham resident for the past 27 years, she is survived by her parents, James & Irene Provost of City; brother, Donald William & wife Tina Walters, of Federal Way; nieces & nephews, Lyle, Bethany, James & Shekinah Walters; numerous aunts & uncles. [b. July 1, 1954 Redding, CA]

WALTERS, Charles C., age 81 of 2716-19th Street, Everett, passed away in an Everett hospital on Sunday, Sept. 30th, (1962). Mr. Walters had resided in Whatcom County for 64 years prior to moving to Everett four years ago, and was a shingle weaver for the Bloedel Donovan Co. s are the widow, Ada M., at home, two sons, Don W., Seattle, John R., Everett; nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home under the direction of Purdy Walters, by Miss Mable Gibson on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres memorial Park.

WALTERS, Clarimonde Hicks, age 36 years, Marine Drive, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 16[15], (1962) in Yakima following a short illness. Mrs. Walters had been a resident of Bellingham for many years and owned and operated the Clarimonde Hicks Stenographic Service, Leopold Hotel. She was a graduate of the Bellingham High School, Washington State University, Tobe Coburn School of Fashion, New York City, and held an executive position in Saks 34th New York. She is survived by her husband Howard Walter, her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Hicks, English Dept. W.W.S.C., city. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 18, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. W. Robert Webb, officiating. Interment will be at Capilino View Cemetery, Vancouver, B.C., at 3 p.m.

WALTERS, Daniel B., age 45, of Everett, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, (1961) in a Seattle hospital. He was born in Rockport, July 22, 1915, and had lived in Bellingham for 30 years prior to moving to Everett two years ago. He had been employed on tug boats in Puget Sound, and was a member of the inland Boatsmen Union. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleave Walters, of Everett; two brothers, Don W. Walters, of Sacramento, Calif., and John R. Walters, of Everett. Funeral services will be held Tuesday Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Purdy & Walters Funeral Home in Everett. Burial, Greenacres Cemetery.

WALTERS, Edward Paul, age 80, who resided at 1200 Lincoln St. passed away in a local hospital Fri., Feb. 24, 1984. Mr. Walters was a retired meat cutter and had been employed locally for over 50 years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He leaves to survive his wife Nancy (Jane) Walters; one daughter, Dorothy Little; one son, Terry Walters; all residing in Bellingham; also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wed., Feb. 29 at 11 a.m. in the Jerns LaVeck Funeral Chapel with Father John Langlitz officiating. Visitation Monday evening until 7 p.m. Interment to follow in Bay View Cemetery.

WALTERS, Freda B., age 80, died at her home in the Leopold Hotel, 1224 Cornwall Ave., Wed. Jan. 28, 1987. Mrs. Walters was a lifelong resident of Bellingham; the widow of Dr. R. J. Walters. She is survived by her son Raymond & wife Marie Walters of Seattle; 3 grandchildren. She was a graduate of Western Washington University; a retired school teacher; and a member of the Daughters of the Pioneers. At her request there will be no service. Jones Funeral Home.

WALTERS, Grace, of Maple Falls, passed away Thursday, November 29, (1945) at the age of 52 years. he had been a resident of that District for the past 17 years. Survivors are her husband, Harold; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Pradie, of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Annie Kenney, of Concrete; four sons, Frank Lee, of Kelso, Sam Calvin, of Bellingham, Harold and Alfred Walters, of Maple Falls; one brother, Fred Shimtaffer (sic), of Portland, Oregon, and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 5, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas with Rev. Robert Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.

WALTERS, Grace, 70, of Blaine, died Thursday (Aug. 6, 1987) in a local nursing home. She had been a Whatcom County resident for the past five years. She was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 86, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3029. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd, of the family home; a son, Arthur McShan of Blaine; a daughter, Tina Heiman of Conroe, Texas; two brothers, James Heisler and Warner Heisler, both of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Edna Etie and Mary Heisler, both of Houston; nine grandchildren and a great-grandson. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTERS, Helen A., age 93 who resided at 1748 Electric Ave. passed away at her home on Friday April 12, (1963) following a brief illness. Mrs. Walters had resided in this city for the past 50 years. She leaves to survive her son, Harry C. Walters of Bellingham, 4 daughters, Mrs. Irma B. Robinson of Seattle, Mrs. Grace Alexander of Anacortes, Miss Ruth M. Walters of Virginia, Mrs. Elizabeth Walters of Bellingham. 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Rev. Grant Whipple will conduct funeral services on Tuesday April 16 at 2 :30 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Followed by cremation.

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.

WALTERS, Leta Irene - A graveside service for Leta Irene (Smith) Walters of Bellingham will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mrs. Walters died of an illness Sunday, July 9, 2000, in Bellingham. She was 72. Born June 18, 1928, to James and Nina (Adams) Smith in Chewelah, she had been a Whatcom County resident for 53 years. In 1947, she married Benjamin Franklin Curtright. They later divorced and, in 1967, she married Eugene Keith Walters. They divorced. An avid baseball fan, she loved to fish and garden. Survivors include children Cynthia Kay Walters of Lake Samish, Delbert James Curtright of Ferndale, Steven Craig Curtright of Custer, Loren Scott Curtright of Bothell and Bonnie Lee McGee of Boise, Idaho; sister Wilma Engels of Ferndale; ex-husbands; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTERS, Lloyd, 221 16th St., Blaine, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1995, at a friend's home in Everett. He was 72. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Born Jan. 15, 1923, to Lige and Dovie Oliver Walters in Ace, Texas, he moved to Whatcom County in 1982. Mr. Walters was a billing clerk for the railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife Grace Walters on Aug. 6, 1987. Survivors include daughters Susan Walters and Luella Walters, both of Texas; stepson Ray McShan of Ferndale; stepdaughter Tina Heiman of Texas; brothers Donald Walters, Sonny Walters and Bill Walters, all of Texas; sisters Faye Walters and Evelyn Walters, both of Texas; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTERS, Mabel Clare, age 86, formerly Mt. Baker Apts., passed away Wednesday, February 16, (1966). Mrs. Walters had resided in this city the past seventy-seven years, and was a member of the First Church of Christ Science. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Nina Campbell, Los Angeles, Calif.; two nieces, Mrs. Gladys Alvord, city, and Mrs Arlene May of Seattle. Christian Science services will be read Monday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

WALTERS, May Johansen, 65, passed away May 15th, (1990) in Hilo, HI. Graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1941. She is survived by her husband George Walters; 2 daughters Gloria Fornasier of Novato, CA and Meriel Collins of Honolulu, HI. 1 son Robert Silva of Honolulu, HI. 4 grandchildren. 1 sister Turdis Jones and 1 brother Birger Johansen, WA Services will be held in Honolulu, HI.

WALTERS, Nancy Jean, age 82, of 1200 Lincoln St. passed away in Bellingham Sept. 11, 1989. She was born July 30, 1907 in Victoria, B.C. and has lived here since 1928. She was a 65 [year] member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and a retired registered nurse. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, a member of St. Anne's Guild of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Sister Xavier Auxiliary of St. Joseph Hospital. She leaves to survive a son Terry Walters & daughter Dorothy Little both of B'ham; a sister Pat Doney of Duncan, B.C. 5 grandchildren Karen, Diane & Jon Walters of B'ham, Cherl Rohrer of Lynnwood, and Kim Merriman of Olympia. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Fri., Sept. 15, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with interment at Bayview Cemetery with Father John Gibbs officiating. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

WALTERS, Raymond J., Dr., age 52, of 2000 Lakeside, passed away in a local sanitarium Thursday, Aug. 14, (1958). Dr. Walters had resided in this community for the past 45 years; was a retired dentist; was a veteran of World War II; member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; member of Mt. Baker District Dental Society; past exalted ruler of B.P.O.E. No. 194; member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F.&A.M.; Scottish Rite Bodies; Nile Temple of Shrine; York Rite Bodies; member of the Washington Club; honorary member of the Pierrie Fauchard Dental Academy and member of the Usadians. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Father W. Robert Webb and officers of the B.P.O.E. No. 194, Monday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. Cremation.

WALTHER, Roy M., 80, of 6081 Beulah Ave. in Ferndale, died Saturday, (Jan. 26, 1991) at St. Joseph's Hospital Main Campus. Arrangements are pending at Greenacres Funeral Home.

WALTON, Alice S., age 67, 3011 Plymouth Drive, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, April 17, (1963). Mrs. Walton was a lifetime resident of this community, and was a member of the Unity Church of Truth. Survivors are her husband, Ross E., at home; two sons, Donald E., Everett; Laurance A., Bellevue; one daughter, Miss Doris Walton, Seattle; two grandchildren, Laurie and Vicki Walton, Everett; one sister, Mrs. Mary Brokaw, Plush, Ore., and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Mr. Joel Boehr Friday, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. Cremation will follow.

WALTON, Charles H., age 69, 2055 North Shore, passed away Thurs. Jan. 27, (1983). Mr. Walton had resided in Bellingham for the past 53 years, was a member of the Congregational Church and the Bellingham Elks Club. He was retired from Walton Beverage. He leaves to survive his wife Jean A. Walton of the home; 1 son, Bruce of this city; 1 daughter, Carol Smart of city; 4 grandchildren, Jenifer & Kristin Walton, both of Vancouver, Rob Schultheis of Anchorage & Jeannie Smart of city; 1 brother, Harold Walton of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Tues. Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church with Rev. Don McClellan officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

WALTON, Danny Lee, age 13, of Medford, Ore., passed away at the family home Sunday, Sept. 27, (1959). He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marylou Walton, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Moredick of Bellingham and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Onstate of Hinckley, Minn., many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. E. M. Butenshon, pastor St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

WALTON, Douglas J., age 34, of Medford, Ore., passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, (1959) at the family home. Mr. Walton was a former Sears, Roebuck department manager. He is survived by his wife, Marylou, at home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Onstat of Hinckley, Minn., two brothers, Connard Walton, U.S. Navy, San Diego, Ronald Walton of Tacoma; six sisters, Mrs. Calvin Rogney of Mora, Minn., Mrs. Donald Orvis and Mrs. Russell Piron, both of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Gordon Taylor of Oglive, Minn., Mrs. David Okesse of Milton, Wash., Miss Sandra Onstat of Hinckley, Minn.; two aunts and uncles. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rowley, both of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. E.M. Butenshon, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

WALTON, Edith M., 47, 1306 W. Oregon St., died at St. Joseph Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1992. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Marvin Knutzen officiating. Born March 25, 1945, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Lela and John Morris, she married Dennis Walton on April 2, 1983, in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. She was a resident of Whatcom County for 19 years and enjoyed helping others, flower gardening, and attending parties and garage sales. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham; son Jon Avey of Bellingham; daughters Lorrie Ebergson and Diane Edson of Bellingham; step-son Larry Walton of Bellingham; step-daughter Terri Walton of Custer; her father of Bonners Ferry; sisters Lois Perry of California and Juanita McGraw and Barbara Johansen of Washington; brother Cecil Morris of Idaho; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

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, Emily, formerly of 2601 Peabody, Bellingham, passed away in a Seattle hospital Monday, June 6, (1977). She was 62. Survived by husband, Wayne; 1 daughter, Virginia Walton of Seattle; 1 brother, Joseph Horbath of Palm Springs, Fla.; 1 sister, Mary Kocian of Cleveland, Ohio. Cremation was held under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. in the Reorganized Church of Latter day saints, 2110 Broadway. Mr. James Heverling officiating.

WALTON, Esther C., age 80, of 2517 Henry Street, Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 1993. Born December 8, 1912 in Anacortes, WA to George and Elnora Barrington, she has been a Bellingham resident for seven years. Survived by her husband, Ralph L. Walton of the family home; two sons, Robert A. and wife Takla Walton, Dennis L. Walton, all of Bellingham, WA; two daughters, Laura Mae and husband Art Strode of Bellingham, WA; Phyllis and husband Jim Schaal of Anacortes, WA; one brother, Leonard Barrington of Cashmere, WA; 16 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son Jack L. Walton, April 4, 1993, and grandson Timothy Walton, July 9, 1975. Graveside Service Friday, June 4, 1993, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Major Richard Beaver, Salvation Army, officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTON, Gladys, age 49, of 13031/2 Commercial, passed away at a local hospital Friday, December 15, (1950) following a brief illness. Mrs. Walton had been a resident of Bellingham for just three weeks, coming from Yakima. Surviving relatives include her husband, William C. Walton; a son, Ross Buckle, of Vancouver, B.C.; her mother, Mrs. Maude Bangs, of Seattle, and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Keist, of San Francisco, Calif. Services will be conducted Monday, December 18 at 1 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Cremation to follow.

WALTON, Gordon Edward of Bellingham died Saturday, May 8, 1993. He was 62. No local services will be held. He was born June 13, 1930, in Byfield, Mass., to Keith and Blanche Pickett Walton. Mr. Walton lived [in] Whatcom County since August 1988. He is survived by his wife, Anne Walton, of the family home; daughter Jill Walton of Costa Rica; son Jared Walton of New Port Richey, Fla.; brother Keith P. Walton of Nebury, Mass., and Donald L. Walton of Levittown, N.Y. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

WALTON, Harold V., age 89 of Bellingham passed away Tuesday, May 12, (2004) at home. He was born June 17, 1914 in Raymond, WA to Ada and Harry Walton. Harold's family moved from Raymond to Bellingham during his high school years. He graduated from B.H.S. and launched his industrious working career. Walton Fruit Co. was formed in 1931 and later changed to the present Walton Bev. Co. in 1937 when he was awarded the Pepsi and 7up franchise. Harold married his high school sweetheart, Irene Nordquist, December 26, 1937. Together they attended many National Bottlers Conventions. He was president of the Washington State Bottlers Association and recently received the coveted Don Kendall Pepsi Cola Bottler of the Year Award. He is a member and past member of several civic boards. Although he was unable to attend the dinner in his honor, he was very pleased to receive the Whatcom County Lifetime Business Achievement Award from the business community. His life was business, hard work, immense determination and a loving family. Harold is survived by wife Irene (66 years), sons Jerry, John (Loi) and daughter Joan (Hal) Griffith, grandchildren Jeffrey, Angela, Joanie and Patti Walton, Kyle and Troy Griffith. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Sunday, May 16th from 2-4 p.m. and Monday May 17th from 8:30-10 a.m.. A Celebration of Harold's Life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Monday May 17th at 12 noon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTON, Harry, age 87, 1206 Washington Street, passed away Saturday, February 19, (1966). Mr. Walton was a resident of this City since 1929, and was in the wholesale fruit and produce business before retirement. He and his wife Ada, celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last fall. Survivors beside his widow are three sons, Harold and Charles, both of this City; Lawrence E. of Palo Alto, Calif.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Robert Scott of Mt. Forest, Ont., and numerous cousins. Services will be conducted by Rev. Max K. Oliphant Wednesday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

WALTON, Irene, age 93 passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 22, 2008. She was born Jan. 27, 1915 to Oscar and Annie Norquist. Irene graduated from Bellingham High School and studied nursing at St. Luke's Hospital. As a Registered Nurse, Irene worked for a short time at Cabrini Hospital in Seattle, and returned to marry her high school sweetheart, Harold Walton, on December 26, 1927. As owners of Walton Beverage Company in Bellingham, Harold and Irene attended many National Bottlers Conventions. Harold, the hard working business man, was grateful to have Irene to manage the house and children, and to support him in his various business ventures. Irene faithfully attended Faith Lutheran Church for many years. Irene's family, and especially her grandchildren, meant the world to her. The family wishes to thank Debbie Johnson of Visiting Angels, for her love and support in the last few years of Irene's life. She was preceded in death by her sisters Esther Browne and Anne Kvam. Irene is survived by sons Jerry, John (Loi) and daughter Joan (Hal) Griffith, grandchildren Kyle and Troy Griffith, Jeffrey Walton (Shannon), Angela Walton-Amundson (Kyle), Patti Walton and Joanie Walton and her daughter Hailey. A Celebration of Irene's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tue. Feb. 26th at 2:30 p.m. followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTON, Jack L., died Sunday, April 4, 1993, in Everett from cirrhosis of the liver. He was 52. No local services will be held. He was born June 20, 1941, in Anacortes to Ralph and Esther Walton. He lived in Bellingham for about 10 years, until he moved to Everett four years ago. Mr. Walton was preceded in death by two sons, Shaun Richard Walton and Casey Joe Walton. Survivors include wife Luvilla Walton of the family home; daughters Denise Fennell of Birch Bay ad Lisa Ennen and Robin Macari, both of Bellingham; son Jack Walton Jr. of everett; his parents of Bellingham; brothers Robert walton and Dennis Walton, both of Bellingham; sister Laura Mae Strode of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; and numerous stepchildren and step-grandchildren.

WALTON, Jean A., age 84, of Bellingham, died Friday December 23, 1M994 at her residence. She was born August 14, 1910 in Fairfax, WA to Mamie Hayes and Rollie Jones. Mamie's parents wee pioneers from Missouri who settled in Fairfax. Jean graduated from Lincoln High school of Tacoma, WA and moved to Bellingham in 1928 where she worked for Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home and later for Bellingham National Bank. October 16, 1933 Jean married Charles H. Walton in Mt. Vernon. Her husband Charles co-founded Walton Beverage in Bellingham and later went on his own as an independent investor. Jean was active in the Congregational Church and The Church Priscilla Group and was a former member of Bellingham Elks Club and Bellingham Yacht Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Walton January 27, 1983. Survived by a son, Bruce Walton of Bellingham; a daughter, Carol Walton O'Conner of Coronado, CA; four grandchildren, Jenifer Walton of Vancouver, WA. Kristin Walton of Bellingham, Rob Schultheis of Vail, CO, and Jeanne Quarry of Los Angeles, CA; cousin and friend June Heindricks. Memorial Services will be Wed. Dec. 28, 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church.

WALTON, Jesse R., age 76, of 2510 Elizabeth St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, October 23, (1960).Mr. Walton had been a resident of this community for the past 58 years and was a member of the First Christian Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and was a retired Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific R. R. conductor. Surviving relatives include the widow, Sophia, at the family home; a son, Robert of Vashon Island; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Dahlquist of Des Moines, Wash.; a stepson, K. Fred Albrecht of Pensacola, Fla.; 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; two brothers, Elwood C. and Ross, both of Bellingham, and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Busenbark of Belpre, Kansas and Mrs. Theona Rush of Emporia, Kansas. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by Rev. Walter Naff Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bayview Cemetery.

WALTON, Joan Marie, age 5 months, of 3735 Beal St., passed away in a Seattle hospital Tuesday, April 26, (1955). Surviving relatives include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald V. Walton; two brothers, Wesley and Douglas; four sisters, Donna Kay, Mary Jo, Caroline Ruth, and Katheryn Jane, all at home; grandmother, Mrs. C. H. Miller of Tipton, Iowa; grandfather, Claude Kimberly of Tipton, Iowa; great-grandmother, Mrs. Arthur Graul of Marion, Iowa; numerous aunts and uncles. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. S. E. Fosket Thursday, April 28,at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

WALTON, John D., age 80 of 2309 North Shore Rd., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, March 30, (1972). A retired miner he had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 15 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are his wife Margarate of Bellingham; 2 sons, D. E. and Lamar Walton both in California; 2 stepsons, Victor Anderson of California and William Capp of Olympia; a step-daughter, June Anderson of Bellingham; a brother, Lawrence Walton of Idaho Falls; 3 sisters, Izebell Sant of Renton, Lucille Brunton of Zenith and Mrs. Don Barger of Pocatello; also numerous grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Monday, April 3 at 2 p.m., followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.

WALTON, John Lester, age 55, of 815 17th St., passed away in the Madigan general Hospital, Wednesday, April 11, (1956). Mr. Walton had resided in this community for the past 15 years, was a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army, had attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and was a member and past president of the Bellingham Reserve Officers Ass'n. He was a broker in the J. L. Walton Brokerage Co. at the time of his death. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Jeanice M. Welch Walton at home; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Hicks of Lafayette, Calif., and Mrs. Marilyn Chamberlain of Pasco, Wash.; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Winifred LaSota of Nethaline Falls, Ida., Mrs. Florence Goodwin, Mrs. Marjorie Howser and Mrs. Phillis Anderson, all of Seattle, also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Father W. Robert Webb, Monday, April 16, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

WALTON, Julia, age 75 years, 2316 Ellis Street, this city, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, November 18, (1945) after about two months' illness. Mrs. Walton had resided in Bellingham for the past thirty-five years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Miss Doris Walton at the family home, and Mrs. Regina Baird, of McRae, Arkansas; also sisters residing in the East. Mrs. Walton rests at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul within the Church of the assumption, Wednesday, November 21 at 9 a.m., with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. James G. Stafford officiating and interment will be made in the family plot in Greenacres Memorial Park. Rosary will be said Tuesday, evening, November 20 at 7:30, within the church.

WALTON, Lawrence E., a former Bellingham resident, has died in San Jose, Calif. He was 57. Born July 28, 1922, in Raymond, he came to Bellingham in 1929 and lived here until he left for California in 1950. He attended Bellingham schools and was in the Coast Guard during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Arvine, a daughter, two sons, two step-sons and two brothers. Funeral services are pending in San Jose.

WALTON, Leslie A., a former Whatcom County resident and World War II veteran, died Thursday at his home near Chelan. He was 70. Survivors include his wife Opal, two sons, two grandchildren, one brother and one sister. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. at Pecht Funeral Home in Chelan.

WALTON, Lois Anita, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan T. "Tom" Walton, of 4605 Cable St., passed away at birth Sunday, November 9, (1958). Besides the parents, she is survived by the grandparents, Rev. Nathan E. Walton, of Dallas, Texas and Rev. and Mrs. Dalton Rasmussen of Washougal, Wash. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at Bay View Cemetery by the Rev. Grant Whipple Friday, November 14 at 10:30 a.m.

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.

WALTON, Minnie May (Headrick), a longtime member of the Bellingham Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, died in Hayward, Calif., April 8, (1981) at the age of 82. She had been a resident of Bellingham for 80 years. She is survived by her husband, Noble Walton; 2 sons, Jack Walton of Perris, Calif. & Paul Walton of Lynnwood, Wa.; 2 daughters, Delayne Watton of Seattle & Nancy Eager of Hayward, Calif.; a twin sister, Fay Rickerson of Spokane, Wa.; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Memorail services will be at 3 p.m. Sun. at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Holly & Garden St.

WALTON, Nathan E., age 72 of 1020 Austin St., passed away Dec. 5, (1975). A longtime Bellingham resident, he was a retired missionary having served in China, and was pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church, board member of Directors of the Firs and affiliated with Overseas Missionary Fellowship. Surviving wife, Lois, 1 son, Tom Walton of Bellingham, 2 daughters, Mrs. Barbara Spradley of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Lindle Bacon of Singapore and 10 grandchildren. Service Tuesday Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. in the Firs Lounge with Grant Whipple, Elden Whipple, Chester Rutledge and David Coterill officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

WALTON, Nelle V. - Memorial services for former Whatcom County resident Nelle V. Walton, 84, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Mason Methodist Church in Tacoma with the Rev. David Braun officiating. Mrs. Walton lived in Whatcom County until 1930, when she moved to Tacoma. She died April 17, (1988) in Puyallup and will be entombed in the New Tacoma Mausoleum. Mrs. Walton was a member of the Mason street Methodist Church and the Vide Chapter No. 35, Order of Eastern Star and Ahlab Court Ladies of Oriental Shrine of North America. She graduated from Bellingham Normal School and the College of Puget Sound, was a member of the Retired Teachers association, Neighbors of woodcraft and taught school in Tacoma for 20 years. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia N. Sampson of Puyallup; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law Paul L. Walton of Bellingham; a sister-in-law, Creta V. Christensen of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, Melvin C. Walton, died before her. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral home.

WALTON, Nellie Levise, age 77, of 1324 Forest St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Sept. 30, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 57 years. Mrs. Walton was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Survivors are her husband, Elwood C. Walton, at home; two sons, Paul L., of Bellingham and Melvin C., of Tacoma; one daughter, Mrs. Creta V. Christensen, of Bellingham; one granddaughter, Mrs. Patricia Stevenson, of Tacoma and three great grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where Christian Science services will be read Monday, Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Frank Stimson, LaVerne Freimann, William Valadoe, Clyde Shrivers, Earl Fralick and Forest Welsh.

WALTON, Pamela S., age 8, of Medford, Ore., passed away at the family home Sunday, Sept. 27, (1959). She is survived by hr mother, Mrs. Marylou Walton, her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Moredick of Bellingham and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Onstate of Hinckley, Minn., many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. E. M. Butenshon, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

WALTON, Ralph L., age 95, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tues. July 30, 1996 in Bellingham. Born March 26, 1901 in Adams Cty, WI to George and Laura Anne (Powell) Walton. He lived in Anacortes, WA for many years moving to Everett, WA in 1958 and then to Bellingham in 1986. Mr. Walton worked as a shingle weaver and retired at age 71. A member of the Salvation Army, he was preceded in death by a grandson Tim Walton in July 1975, son Jack Walton in April 1993 and his wife Esther in June 1993. Survived by his daughter Laura and husband Arthur Strode; 2 sons Robert and wife Tekla Walton, Dennis and wife Terri Walton, all of Bellingham; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sister Daisy Gilda of Oak Harbor, WA. A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 2, 1996, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Captain Steven Pack officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

WALTON, Ross E., age 98, of Everett, died May 1, 1994. Mr. Walton lived in Everett for 33 years, moving here after retiring from Puget Power, Bellingham, in 1961. He worked from Puget Power for 42 years. Mr. Walton is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Alice Walton, in 1963, and his son, Donald Walton, in 1975. He is survived by one daughter; Doris Walton, of Seattle, one son and daughter-in-law; Laurance and Marjorie Walton of Bellevue, one daughter-in-law; Doris Walton of Everett, four grandchildren; Sheila and Jean Walton, Vicki Angel and Laurie Elmer, and four great grandchildren. Private inurnment will take place at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham. Arrangements entrusted to Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home, Everett.

WALTON, Thomas, age 94, who resided at 2605 Hampton Place, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Walton resided in Bellingham for the past 47 years. He leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Doris Schoessler of Lynden, Mrs. Regina Bard of Kevil, Ky. The remains rest at Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. Carl Calhoun on Friday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. followed by interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

WALTON, Walter James, age 20 months, passed away at the family home, 509 High Street, Monday, October 22, (1945). Walter was born in Bellingham and was enrolled in the Cradle Roll of the Free Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald V. Walton; two sisters, Maryjo and Donna Kay, the grandfather, Claude Kimberling, both of Tipton, Iowa. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. R. E. Slingerland, Wednesday, October 24 at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

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