YAGER, Florence E. - Graveside services were to be held today for Florence E. Yager, 83, 700 32nd St. Mrs. Yager died Monday (March 30, 1987) in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 22, 1904 in Lake Stay, Minn and had been a resident of Bellingham since 1980. Mrs. Yager was a member of the Salvation Army Her husband, Robert Yager and a son, Jack Yager, died earlier. Survivors include two sons, Larry Yager of Bellingham and Tim Yager of Morro Bay, Calif.; three daughters, Joy Shirey of Bothell, Marlys Gage of Bellingham and Kathy Long of Morro Bay; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Alice Carrol and Mary Oelke, both of Mesa, Ariz. and Ann Nevila of Apache Junction, Ariz. Graveside services were to be at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Hank Hoefs officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YANCEY, Clara Iris of Bellingham died Friday, March 27, 1998, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 73. A memorial service will be later. Born Dec 23, 1924 in North Platte, Neb., she married J. L. Yancey on Oct. 20, 1947 Survivors include her husband, son Clyde Yancey of Seattle and nephew Robin Yates of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Apr 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YANKE, Josephine, age 85, of Ferndale, passed away Sun, March 7th, (1976). Mrs. Yanke had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 52 years. She is survived by her husband Rudolf, one daughter, Frances Johnson of Bellingham, 3 sons, Thomas of Blaine and Ray and James both of Bellingham. 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., March 10 at 1:30 p.m. n Moles funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YANKE, Marie G. of Bellingham died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996, in Everett. She was 78. At her request, no service will be held. Mrs. Yanke was born Aug. 23, 1918 in Ackley, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Raymond, son Paul Lund of Snohomish, daughter Ann Moss of Everett and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Evergreen Funeral Home in Everett.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YANKE, Richard R. of Sedro-Woolley passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2004. He was born on August 27, 1920 and is survived by his children, Paul Lund and Ann Moss, brother Jim Yanke, and several nieces and nephews. There will be no service at the request of the family. Ferndale-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YANKE, Rudolf, age 89, 240 Washington Ave., Ferndale, passed away Friday, September 14, 1979 in a local nursing home. He had been a Whatcom County resident since 1924. He is survived by 3 sons: Thomas of Blaine, Ray of Bellingham and James of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Frances Johnson of Bellingham; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday, September 18 at 2 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery, under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YANKE, Thomas R. - At his request, there will be no service for Thomas R. Yanke of Blaine. His ashes will be placed in Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Mr. Yanke died at his home on Monday, April 2, 2001. He was 83. Mr. Yanke was born in North Dakota on Nov. 14, 1917 to Rudolph and Josie (Wallace) Yanke. Raised in Ferndale, he was a resident of Whatcom County for more than 70 years. He graduated from Ferndale and Meridian high schools and then served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1934 until 1939. Mr. Yanke was employed for several years as a carpenter and electrician. He is survived by his wife, Emily, whom he married on Jan. 21, 1945, in Blaine; sons Howard Yanke and Daryl Yanke, both of Bellingham; daughter Marlene Grasher of Bellingham; brothers Ray Yanke of Everett and Jim Yanke of Bellingham; four grandchildren; and other friends and relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 4, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog.

YATES, Gage Wesley aka "GageO," made his grand entrance into our world June 20, 1985. Among his family and friends, it is widely believed that he somehow managed to squeeze a solid 40 years of excitement and joy out of his 21 years of life. For those that knew and loved him, it was clearly not enough. His passion for life was unsurpassed. Gage had a profound, positive impact on the lives of many people and will never be forgotten. He loved, and is loved by his parents and family. Gage also treasured the love shared with his family of friends, and his dear roommates. Sadly, Gage's joy and love was needed elsewhere and he left our world December 1st, 2006. He is the son of proud parents Robin and Leslie Yates of Bellingham, Grandparents Harlan Yates of Pampa, TX and Eleanor and J. B. Waschke of Bellingham, Uncles Rodney Yates of Lakewood, CO, Steve and Randy Blanton of Burlington, his Aunt Chris of Rochester, MN and cousins Jennifer, Kyle and Hannah. Do not cry because it is over, smile because it happened. We love you Gage-O! A celebration of Gage's life will be held on Friday, December 8 at Noon at the Squalicum Boathouse.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YATES, Priscilla, age 74, of Custer, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007. She is survived by daughters Susan Carpenter, Amy Katz; sons Scott Terrey, Kevin Terrey (dec); grandchildren Nic Terrey, Diana Jacobson Katz, Lisa Terrey, Kevin Katz, Christopher Terry, Samuel Katz, Holly Carpenter, Susan Katz, Robert Katz; great-grandchildren Rylee McQuire and Seth Miller. She is lost to old friends, dear friends and cousins afar. The "left" lost a fiery supporter, as did children, the animals and the wild and native earth. May her devotion to truth, kindness and justice extend to seed us all. Arrangements under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YELTON, Mildred E. - Private family services for Mildred E. Yelton, age 87, of 1200 Birchwood Ave., will be Fri., Aug. 8, at Jones Funeral Home, with J. Gordon Verplank, Pastor, St. James Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Yelton passed away Wed., Aug. 6, 1986. A Bellingham resident for 68 years, she was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church; Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7; American Legion Auxiliary; White Shrine of Jerusalem and the Soroptimist. She is survived by 2 sons, George A. and wife Virginia Yelton of Puyallup and Marlin E. Yelton of Tacoma; 7 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; 7 sisters and 2 brothers.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YELTON, Virginia Lee -- 10/24/24 - 7/7/06 -- Born to Orrin J. (Curly) Wolfe and Ada Belle (Doran) Wolfe in her grandparents ranch house on the Wiser Lake Road. She lived most of her life in the Ferndale and Bellingham areas, attended Sunnyland School and graduated from Bellingham High in 1943. During the World War II years, she was employed as a long distance telephone operator by the local phone company. After her marriage to George Yelton, she lived in the Tacoma-Puyallup area where she and her husband owned and operated Taco Time restaurants. Virginia was a member of Nation Wide Garden Clubs and acted as supervisor for the Garden Club shows held in the Seattle Civic Center and the Tacoma Dome. Her husband George died in 2000. She leaves to survive her daughter Patricia Morris, son Jay Yelton, grandson Brent Morris and wife Sunday. Her sister Betty Smithey Ballard and husband Wendell, niece Delinda Smithey Rogers, nephew Richard Jay Smithey and wife Gloria, cousins in California, Oregon and Bellingham also survive her. She will truly be missed by her family and friends and by "Bert," an inherited African Grey parrot, who called her by her family nickname, G.G. Private family inurnment is pending at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YEOMAN, Alan Archibald – No services are planned at this time for Alan Archibald Yeoman of Lynden. Mr. Yeoman died at home Monday, Oct. 16, 2000. He was 83. Born June 7, 1917 to Alan R. and Louise A. (Archibald) Yeoman in Auburn, Nova Scotia, he lived in Whatcom County the past 44 years. Mr. Yeoman earned his bachelor's degree from Seattle Pacific University, a bachelor's of science degree from the University of British Columbia and a master's degree from Western Washington University. He married Murielle Lemieux in Quebec on July 17, 1943. She died in September 2000. Mr. Yeoman was a lieutenant commander in the Canadian Navy, serving from February 1941 to September 1945. He also was an electrical engineer for Boeing Co. and retired after 22 years. Mr. Yeoman was a member of Trinity Anglican Church of Bellevue, the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia and the Institute of Electrical Engineers in Great Britain. Survivors include son Richard Yeoman of Ephrata. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YEOMAN, Floyd Reid, Jr., age 61, longtime Sedro Woolley resident, died at Whidbey Island Manor in Oak Harbor on February 3, 2002, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mr. Yeoman was born Dec. 14, 1940, in Bellingham, and was a lifetime resident of Skagit and Whatcom counties. He was born to Floyd Reid Yeoman Sr. and Mary Lucille (Ackerman) Yeoman. He served in the United States Army Reserves with Honorable Discharge. He worked for much of his life as a truck driver for Pacific Fruit and Produce, which later became Food Services of America. He also worked for many years a a log truck driver. Mr. Yeomen is survived by his ex-wife Linda Moss of Colorado, to whom he had been married for 25 years. He leaves four children; his son, Scott Yeoman and wife Karrie of Sedro Woolley; his daughter Lisa Yeoman of Georgia; his daughter Cindy Yeoman of Colorado; and his son Craig Yeoman, who is serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany; six grandchildren, Natalee, Andrew and Michael Yeoman of Bellingham and Akasha, Payton and Caitland Yeoman of Georgia; his brother Larry Yeoman and wife Nancy of Camano Island; stepsisters, Margaret Yeoman and Kathy Rees and husband Ralph, all of Anacortes; also, several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be Wed., Feb. 6, 2002 at 11:30 at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, with Pastor Kim Ryan officiating. Arrangements under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YEOMAN, Murielle Marie Clara – Services for Murielle Marie Clara (Lemieux) Yeoman of Bellingham will be at a later date. Mrs. Yeoman died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000 at Bellingham Health Care and Rehabilitation Services. She was 82. Born Dec 28, 1917 to Charles and Amanda (Meunier) Lemieux in Rivere, Duloup, Quebec, Canada, she moved to Whatcom County in 1956. Mrs. Yeoman attended Brescia Hall College in London, Ontario. On July 17, 1943, she married Alan A. Yeoman in Quebec City, Canada. Mrs. Yeoman was a member of Precious Blood Roman Catholic Parish of Cloverdale, B.C. An avid gardener, she enjoyed music. Survivors include her husband of Lynden; son Richard T. Yeoman of Ephrata and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YETTER, Calvin Lloyd of 2543 Mount View Road, Ferndale, died Wednesday, April 21, 1993. He was 64. A funeral was to be held at 10 am today at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was born Oct. 18, 1928, in Granada, Minn., to Cecil and Cora Augusta Yetter. A resident of Whatcom County for 63 years, Mr. Yetter was a commercial fisher and a member of V.F.W. Post No. 9474 in Custer. Survivors include sons Barry Yetter and Mike Yetter, both of Blaine; sister Charis Baack of Renton; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Apr 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOAKUM, John Leroy, age 63, passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 1989, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born Dec. 16, 1925 in Ward County, IN. Mr. Yoakum was a millwright and lived in Lynden since 1973. He married his wife Wanda, Dec. 6, 1947 in Hopkinsville, KY. He was a member of First Reformed Church, Lynden, and belonged to V.F.W. Post No. 9301, Lynden. One of Mr. Yoakum's favorite pastimes was fishing. He is survived by his wife Wanda of the family home; sons Kenneth and wife Candi Yoakum of Mukilteo, WA; Steven and wife Linda Yoakum of United Arab Emirates; Roger and wife Cheryl Yoakum of Lynden; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brother Aaron Yoakum of Lynden; sisters, Alice Bolton of Newberg, IN, Joyce Raney of Tennyson, IN Deloris Davis of Terre Haute, IN; numerous nieces, nephews, "Sugar" and "Charlie." Visitation Sun. Nov. 26, 1-5 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. Graveside service Mon., Nov. 27, 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Officiating will be Rev. David Hensley. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Nov 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOAKUM, Marietta V., age 79, of Lynden, passed away July 19, 2007. She was born on May 16, 1928 in Warrick County, Indiana. Marietta married Aaron Yoakum on June 1, 1946. She moved to Lynden in 1960, where she raised her family, worked, enjoyed her many friends and loved to be entertained by her grandchildren. Marietta is survived by her husband Aaron, brother Gary, her daughter Janice Visser, son Keith and his wife Kay, son Dale and his wife Barbara, five grandchildren, Danny, Jared, Nick, Lee and Christen, and one great-granddaughter Valerie. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Danny Visser. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YONKER, Warren - Memorial services for Warren Yonker, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Rev. Louis Kerkstra officiating. Mr. Yonker, 106 Fairside Drive, Lynden, died in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday. He was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Lynden. He married Jean Esties on Dec. 28, 1948, in Lynden. He was raised in the Chicago area and returned to Lynden after serving with the U.S. Navy in World War II. A driver for 30 years with the Western Farmers Association, now Cenex, he operated the Montgomery Ward catalog store in Lynden for more than eight years. He retired in January 1986. Mr. Yonker was a member and former deacon of the Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and a member of the Teamsters Union, Local 231 of Bellingham. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kent of Zillah and Creg of Lynden; a daughter, Tami Vanderhage of Everson; a brother, Bob of Grand Haven, Mich.; a sister, Ruth Smant of Grand Haven, Mich.; two grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Burial will precede memorial services at 12: 15 p.m. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9-11 a.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YONLICK, Anne Marie, age 76 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Dec. 16, 2007. Anne was born to Blanche and George Nord on Oct. 21, 1931 in Seattle. In 1952, she married George Yonlick. She began his career as a high school English Teacher. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, George, in Feb. 2007. She is survived by son, Chris Yonlick and wife, Tasha and granddaughter, Shann Marie all of Kirklan; daughter, Cathie and husband, Phil of Bellingham and granddaughters Kellee and Cody. She will also be missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and former students. A Memorial Reception will be held at Westford's Broadway Hall on Wed. Dec. 19th at 2 p.m. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Dec 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YONLICK, George - The Bellingham High School wrestling program has lost its patriarch. Former Red Raiders coach George Yonlick, 78 years old, died on Sunday. "He was the man who started it all," Bellingham wrestling coach and athletics director Brian Smith said. Yonlick coached at Bellingham for 25 years, winning a state title in 1986. The Hall of Fame coach retired after winning the championship, but stayed active in the wrestling community. He roamed the floor of the Tacoma Dome during Mat Classic every season. Bellingham has a tournament every winter that bears his name: the George Yonlick Wrestlerama. "I told my wrestlers (Tuesday) that many of them are (George's) wrestlers' kids," Smith said. "He's the grandfather of this program." Yonlick also was well known throughout the Whatcom County wrestling scene. "George was really kind of a fixture," Mount Baker wrestling coach Ron Lepper said. "Everytime you went to a local tournament he was there. Everybody knew him. A lot of people attached him to that Bellingham program, but it really extended more to all of the programs in the area." Before arriving at Bellingham in 1961, Yonlick coached at Sedro-Woolley and started the wrestling program at Quincy. Yonlick is survived by his wife Anne Marie, son Chris, daughter Cathie and three grandchildren. A service at Christ the King Church, 4173 Meridian St., is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YORK, Arie Lee - At her request, no services will be held for Arie Lee (Simmons) York of Sultan, formerly of Bellingham. Ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. Mrs. York died at home Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000. She was 66. Born Dec. 5, 1933, to Earl F. and Arie Simmons in San Pedro, Calif., she attended Bellingham schools. Married to Clyde L. York for 51 years, she was a member of Whatcom County Orthopedic Association. She enjoyed gardening and exotic birds. Survivors include her husband of the family home, daughter A. Marlene Dyck of Lynden, son Clyde E. York of Anderson Island, brother James E. Simmons of Burlington, sister Alice J. Gordon of Bellingham, cousin Carol J. Judge (who was raised with Mrs. York), four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YORK, Charolette J. - A memorial service for Charolette J. (Grinton) York of Bremerton, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Cross Roads Neighborhood Church in Bremerton. Ashes will be placed in Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard. Mrs. York died of a brain tumor Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at Belmont Terrace in Bremerton. She was 60. Born Oct. 6, 1940, to Walter and June (Arntzen) Grinton in Bellingham, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1958. In 1962, she graduated from Western Washington University, and in 1967, graduated from the University of Washington. On June 16, 1962, she married Patrick C. York in Bellingham. Her brother Jay Grinton died previously. Survivors include her husband, of Bremerton; son Carl York of Port Orchard; daughters Cheryl Head of Puyallup and Linnea York of Port Orchard; brothers James Grinton of Bellingham and William Grinton of Tacoma; sisters Loretta Scheltens of Ferndale, Shirley Joneli of Sedro Woolley, Darleen Hulse of Snohomish and Delores Hardison of Torrance, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel of Port Orchard.

YORK, Clyde E. - Funeral services for Clyde E., age 72 of 4409 Hannegan Rd., will be Mon., Aug. 10, 11 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home, Rev Carl O. Fischer officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. York passed away Thurs., Aug. 6, 1981. He is survived by his wife Helen; 2 sons, Clyde L. York of Monroe, Wash., Carroll York of City; 1 daughter Luella Bell of Ferndale; 2 step-daughters, Jean DeWitt and Joan Parker, both of Sedro Woolley; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Ed York of Port Angeles; 1 sister, Lucille Bacon of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews, and aunt Kate York. Mr. York had been a resident of this community for the past 50 years; member of Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194; Foresters; Eagles Lodge; American Legion No. 43, Sedro Woolley; Bellingham Senior Citizens; Sons of Norway Wergeland Lodge No. 21; he was retired logger and road builder. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YORK, Jacob, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Laura York, 2424 Jaeger Street, passed away Wednesday, May 16* 1945, following a lingering illness. Mr. York had been a resident for the past 22 years, was a member of the Church of God and a charter member of Townsend Club No. 5. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, three sons, Levi H., East St. Louis, Ill., E. W. of Bellingham, and Corporal Homer F., T/5, South Pacific; one half-brother, George Glessner, Bartlesville, Okla., and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral Home, Friday, May 18, at 10 am, conducted by Rev. J.B. Sawyer. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 16, 1945; *he actually died May 15) Submitted by Judy York

YORK, Laura U. York, age 85 of 2412 Jaeger St., passed away in Snohomish October 17, 1966. A resident of Bellingham for the past 43 years and a member of the Church of God. She leaves to survive 2 sons, E. W. "Curley" York of Edmonds, Wash., Homer J. York of Montana, 1 sister Mrs. Nellie Findley of Mt. Vernon, Wash., 1 brother, Harry Young of Oklahoma, also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 18, at 2:30 in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home, Rev. Ford officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From the Bellingham Herald, October 18, 1966) Submitted by Judy York

YORK, Laurie L. (Jackson), age 24 of Bellingham passed away Mon., Aug. 26, 1991 in Bellingham. She was born Nov. 2, 1966 in Bellingham to Robert & Marlene Jackson and was a lifetime resident who graduated from Ferndale High School in 1985. Laurie also graduated from S.S.T. Travel School in Seattle. She loved children, animals, and babysat whenever she could. She is survived by her husband Anthony L. York of the family home; her parents Robert & Marlene Jackson of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Robert L. Jackson of Ferndale and Jeff Jackson of Bellingham; a sister Kerri L. Newtown of Bellingham; grandmother, Helen Hammell of Seattle and grandparents, Vernon & Josephine Miller of Bellingham; 2 nieces and 3 nephews. A funeral service will be held Fri., Aug. 30, 2:00 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church with burial following at Greenacres Memorial Park. Rev. Leonard Ericksen will be officiating. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

YORK, Virgil W., age 72 of Blaine, died suddenly at his home, Wednesday, October 20, 2004. Deer, elk and fish everywhere breathed a sigh of relief at his passing. Anyone who knew Virgil knew of his love for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. During his life he held a number of interesting jobs, but for 40 years his mainstay was as a heavy equipment operator where his talent was exceptional. Virgil enjoyed fishing, hunting, cribbage, salmon barbecues, family and friends. His greatest source of pride came from his four children Gary, Ron Shelly and Mike whom he loved dearly. Virgil is survived by his mother, Mae Bullard, brother, Terry Bullard and his wife Riki, three sisters, Carol Hesselgrave and husband Jim; Pam Hafner Otterson and Glenda Lackey. Three sons, Gary and his wife Barb, Ron and his wife Linda and Mike and his wife Lori. Daughter Shelly and her husband Lee Stockton, 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Private family graveside services will be held at Greenacres Cemetery followed by a Public Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at Cornwall Church, 4518 Northwest Road, Bellingham with Pastor Steven Van Vleck officiating. A time of refreshment will follow. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YORK, William Lewis - A memorial service for William Lewis York of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Good News Fellowship Church with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. York died Wednesday, July 10, 1996, in an ultralight airplane accident near the Lynden airport. He was 36. Born April 4, 1960 to William O. and Mavis York in Nazareth, Israel, he had been a carpenter and operated a mail order business out of his home. He attended Lynden High School, graduated from Big Ben Community College in 1988 with an associate of arts and sciences degree and served in the Job Corps for two years. He also attended Green River Community College. A good writer he enjoyed computers, flying, personal watercraft, skiing and other sports. He also built airplanes and flew ultralights. Survivors include his parents of Bellingham; sisters Marie Tillis of Ferndale, Joy Foster of Bellingham and Ilana Phan of Ferndale; brothers Ken York, Philip York, Jeremy York and Scott York, all of Bellingham; four nieces; three nephews; and many other relatives. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YORKSTON, Margaret G., 91, a former Bellingham resident, died on Tuesday (Oct. 15, 1991) at Ballard Hospital in Seattle. Mrs. Yorkston lived in Seattle. She was born to John and Elizabeth Starck on Jan. 28, 1900 in Illinois, but was reared and schooled in Bellingham. Mrs. Yorkston was a member of the auxiliary of th Ballard Elks Club. Survivors include a son Robert Yorkston of Seattle; a daughter Betty Brevik of Eugene, Ore.; two sisters, Mildred Follis of Bellingham and Dorothy Edgerton of Lynwood; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. George Bedlion officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Oct 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YORKSTON, Robert T. - A private burial service for Robert T. Yorkston of Eugene, Ore., formerly of Lynden, will be at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Mr. Yorkston died Thursday, June 22, 2000, in Eugene. He was 77. Born July 3, 1922, to Herbert and Margaret (Starck) Yorkston in Lynden, he graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1940, where he played for a championship football team. Mr. Yorkston attended one year of college before joining the U.S. Navy and participating in many battles in the South Pacific during World War II. Mr. Yorkston was a retired security officer who had worked in Seattle since his discharge from military service. In 1995, he moved to Eugene. Survivors include sister Betty (Yorkston) Brevik of Eugene and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Poole-Larsen Funeral Home of Eugene.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOST, Ethel E., age 87, of 5280 Northwest Rd., Bellingham, passed away Wed., Jan. 10, 1990 in Bellingham. She was born July 28, 1902 in South Dakota, and was a Ferndale resident since 1952. Survivors include daughters, Marlene and husband Dave Duncan, of Yakima, Lorraine and husband George Ficken of Bellingham, Audrey and husband Bruce Sidwell of Ferndale, Norma and husband Ron Olson of Bellingham; a sister Arlene Lafferty of S. Dakota; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Prayer service will be held Thursday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Deacon George Ficken. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Fr. Jack Buckalew Friday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOSTING, Steve Allen, age 46, of Ferndale, WA, died May 31, 1999 at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA. He was born January 22, 1953 in Seattle, WA, to Bert and Joan (Dannewig) Yosting. Steve was a 1972 graduate of Moses Lake High School. January 7, 1987 he married Meg Ellen Jett in El Cajon, CA. Steve served in the U.S. Navy 18-1/2 years as a Chief Machinist Mate. Steve was a devoted husband and father and a true believer of God. He was a member of Christ the King Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and family activities. Survivors include his beloved wife, Meg Yosting and daughter Christina Jo of the family home; daughters, Mandi Daskam of Seattle, Misty Morgan of Moulton, AL and Jamie Ann Hale of Seattle; his mother, Joan Carter of Freeland, WA; father Burt Yosting of Anacortes; step-father Jack Larson of Minnesota; brother, Mark Yosting of Moses Lake, WA; sisters Sandy Mayville of Phoenix, AZ, and Tracy Conway of Seattle; granddaughter, Stephanie Daskam of Seattle; and many, many friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999 at Christ the King Church. Military honors by the Albert J. Hamilton Post #7. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jun 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Agnes E. of 8537 White Road, Blaine, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 1994, at Highland Convalescent Center in Bellingham. She was 84. At Mrs. Young's request, there will be no service. Inurnment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born April 28, 1910, to John and Mary Murdoch Young in Nanaimo, B.C., she moved to Whatcom County in 1980. She was a writer and designer at the San Francisco Chronicle before moving to Seattle. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverley Hanson, in 1963. Survivors include granddaughters Amy Hanson of Bellingham and Valerie Wheeler of Blaine; grandson Jimmie Hanson of Ferndale; sister Anne Hartnett of Seattle; and four great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Bernice Pearl, loving mother and grandmother, died on Tuesday, October 6, 1998. She was 87. Mrs. Young was born on December 3, 1910 in Pitt, MN to William and Mary (Rippenbark) Bliven. Prior to moving to Whatcom County, she lived for seventeen years in Saskatchewan and cherished her memories of the wheat fields. On July 19, 1929, she married John C. Young in Lynden. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1997. For many years she taught Sunday School at the Custer Methodist Church. Some of her favorite pastimes were ceramics and oil painting; she enjoyed playing the organ and was an avid reader. Mrs. Young is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Nada Young of Ferndale; Clyde and Marlene Young of Birch Bay; Glen and Cindy Young of Ferndale; Jay and Beryl Young of Ferndale; sister Della Edwards of Puyallup; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. On Monday October 12, 1998, 11 a.m. a Graveside Service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park with Reverend Carl O. Fischer officiating. Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Oct 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Bertha Katherine, age 81, a long time resident of Aberdeen, WA passed away at a Seattle hospital Thursday March 9, 1978. She was born to Adam and Alice Rauch, formerly of Whatcom County, April 14, 1896 in Canistota, SD. She and her husband Walter, who died in 1968, were well known Grays Harbor dairy operators. Bertha was a member of the Orthopedic Guild and YMCA club. She is survived by a brother Stanley Rauch of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Martin of Bellingham; Gertrude Ellingsen of Anacortes,WA and Marie Petersen of Portland, OR; a niece Yolonda Clark of Seattle and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Whiteside Chapel in Aberdeen, WA. Burial will follow at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen, WA.
Submitted by John Rauch.

YOUNG, Byron W., age 71, of 1516 E. Victor St., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, (1974). A resident of Bellingham since 1929, he had owned and operated Young's Heating for 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Alta at home; 2 daughters, Inez Duppenthaler of Bellingham and Sharon Mitchell of Lewiston, Idaho; 1 son, Harry of Fairbanks, Alaska; a sister, Bertha Holmes of Shady Cove, Oregon; also 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Thursday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. with Mr. Doug Anderson officiating. Burial in Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Charles E. - Bellingham resident Charles E. Young died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1992, at his home. He was 65. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Lutheran Church with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Mr. Young was born April 4, 1927, in Carrington, ND. He moved to Bellingham in 1946. He married Patricia Thompson in Bellingham on June 13, 1953. Mr. Young was a general contractor and a driver/salesman with Sash & Door and with Paul's Better Meats. He was active in Central Lutheran Church, Teamsters Unions locals 231 and 788, and BPOE Elks Club 194. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, designing and building special projects, volunteering his talents and helping others. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Hoff, in 1978. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Brenda Guthrie of Kent and Lavonne Harding of North Delta, B.C.; sons Greg Young of Bellingham, Todd Young of Sumner and Mike Young of Ferndale; mother Alma M. Young of Bellingham; sister Barbara Diviney of Liberal, Kan; brothers Jack Young of Redmond, Chet Young of Bellingham and Archie Young of Silverdale; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Nov 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Clara Minna - A memorial service for Clara Minna Young of Sedro-Woolley will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saxon Cemetery near Acme. Mrs. Young died Friday, May 26, 1995, at Skagit Valley Convalescent Center in Sedro-Woolley. She was 91. Born March 4, 1904 to Gottfried and Martha Widmer in Durshaw, Germany, she moved with her family to the United States at age 3. They settled in the Acme area and also lived in Sumas before making their permanent home in Clipper. Mrs. Young graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1923 and earned a teaching certificate from Bellingham Normal Teachers College, now Western Washington University. She worked in the graphic arts and advertising department of The Skagit Corp in Sedro-Woolley and also in the photography business with her brother Fred. She later owned and managed an apartment complex near Everett. She was an avid supporter of the Humane Society and was a member of the Unitarian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Young; her parents; a brother; and a sister. Survivors include sister Ella Fuchser of Sedro-Woolley and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are by Lemley Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 May 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Clarice E. - A private inurnment service for Clarice E. (Janitscheck) Young of Spokane, formerly of Bellingham, will be at Greenacres Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Ferndale. Mrs. Young died Monday, June 21, 1999 in Spokane. She was 79. Born Sept. 16, 1919, to Kenneth DeGolier and Edna Brokan (sic) in Everett, she lived in Bellingham for 75 years and several years in Spokane. Mrs. Young was a homemaker. Survivors include two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. At her request, no services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Doyle J. - Services for Doyle J. Young, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Greenacres Funeral Home chapel. Mr. Young, 3206 Cedarwood Ave., died Monday (Jan. 29, 1990) at his home. He was born Nov. 30, 1901 in Belgrade, Neb., and moved to Whatcom County in 1929. He married Violet Brighton of Ferndale in 1935. Mr. Young worked as a millwright and was a member of the Christian Fellowship. He is survived by his wife, of the family home; three daughters, Dorothy Swan of Bellingham, Pam Spring of Bellingham and Alvina Wheeler of Renton; four sons, Marvin Young of Maple Valley, Marlin Young of Tumwater, Marion Young of St. Helens, Ore., and Donald Young of Sunnyside; two brothers, Guy Young of Billings, Mont., and William Young of Haines, Alaska; two sisters, Mabel Redford of Montana and Verna Kinner, also of Montana; 30 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Edwin C., 88, 1509 E. Victor St., a teacher for many years in Washington and Montana, died Monday (Nov. 26, 1979) in a local nursing home. He was born July 7, 1891 in Wisconsin. He graduated from Washington State Normal School with a teaching degree. Following his career as a teacher, he became a farmer and a flower gardener. He had been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Bellingham Alliance Church. He is survived by a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. His wife Eugena, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Jones Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Nov 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Florence B., age 76, 409 York St., passed away Sun., Aug. 19, (1979). Surviving 1 son, David Young, Bellingham; seven daughters, Rose Carpenter, Bellingham; Gerry Dotten, Yuma, Arizona; Maxine Mero, Nevada; Mae Weber, Scappose, Oregon; Phyllis Judd, Bellingham; Mary Burroughs, Bellingham; Joyce Aichele, St. Anthony, N. Dakota; 2 sisters, Madge Blanchard, Montana; and Ethyl Mitchell, Seattle 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Services Thurs., Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at Veroske-Jerns Chapel with Rev. Velden White officiating. Burial at Green Acres Memorial Park. Private family interment.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Fred M., age 87 of 2315 Williams St., passed away Wednesday, January 19, (1972). Mr. Young had resided in Bellingham for the past 60 years and was retired from the Great Northern Railway; was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and leaves to survive 1 sister, Mrs. Jean Kemp; numerous nieces and nephews in Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John B. Wynn officiating. Followed by cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 1972) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, H. Edward - Graveside services for H. Edward "Ed", age 73, of 1200 Lincoln ., No. 443, will be Friday May 3 at 3 pm at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church officiating. Mr. Young passed away April 29, 1985, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Hazel J. Young to whom he had been married for over 50 years; children, Donald E. and wife LeAnn Young, Randall Young and Mary Jo and husband Richard Case, all of City; grandchildren, Malia and Erick Young, Jami Young, Julie, Kerri, Marla Case, all of City; a brother, Arthur and wife Wilma Young of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; half-brothers, Leonard and wife Jeannette Young of Oakland Mills, Iowa and James Young of Industry, Illinois; half-sister, Louise and husband Dan Wooley of LaJolla, Calif.; numerous other relatives; was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Susan Campbell Young, brothers, Carl, Tom and Bruce and sister, Mary Meade. Mr. Young had been a resident of the community since 1945; retired from Georgia Pacific in 1976 and was a member of the AWPPW No. 194 and life member of FOE No. 31. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 May 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Hazel J. - Graveside services for Hazel J. Young, age 71 of 1200 Lincoln St., will be Fri., Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Mrs. Young passed away Wed., Sept. 16, 1987. She is survived by 2 sons, Donald E. and wife LeAnn Young, Randall and wife Dalene Young; 1 daughter, Mary Jo and husband Richard Case; grandchildren, Malia and Erick Young, Jami Young, Julie, Kerri and Marla Case, all of Bellingham; 4 sisters, Gladys Clark of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Eva and husband Lester Baker of Burlington, Iowa; Jane McNeil also of Burlington, Iowa; Barbara Eland of Bellflower, CA. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband Ed and 3 brothers, Emmit, Levi and George, and had been a resident of Bellingham for 42 years. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Sep 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Henry D., Dr., age 77, 105 Bayside Road, passed away Tuesday, December 29, (1965). A forty-five-year resident of this city, Dr. Young practiced Dentistry for many years before retiring. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale and a member of the Gideon Organization. Survivors are his widow, Sarah Ellen, at home; one son, Eugene H. Young, Toledo, Wn.; three daughters, Mrs. Patricia Monson, Seattle; Mrs. Mary Frances Clinton, California; Mrs. Margaret Christie, Edmonds; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ruth A. McLaughlin, city; a brother, Ralph Young of Seattle, and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be held Tuesday; January 5 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle.

YOUNG, Janice D. "Reed" age 57, of 8450 Portal Way, Blaine, passed away Thurs. Sept. 19, 1991 at Providence Medical Center in Seattle. Mrs. Young was born June 20, 1934 in Sandy, Oregon to Walter and Hazel Duncan. She has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1968; member of Good News Fellowship Mennonite Brethren Church of Ferndale; and worked at Intalco Aluminum Corp as a Potline Attendant since 1979. Mrs. Young is survived by her 4 sons, Gregory L. Reed & wife Elsie of Ferndale, Philip C. Reed & wife Marianne of Blaine, Rick W. Reed & wife Carol of Wasilla, Alaska; Robert J. Reed & wife Michelle of Blaine; 2 daughters, Rebecca J. Reed of Blaine and Teresa L. Carlisle & husband Mitch of Blaine; her parents, Walter and Hazel Duncan of Vancouver, WA; 7 grandchildren; 1 step-granddaughter; 2 brothers, David & Garth Duncan of Vancouver, WA; 3 sisters, Zelda Kelso of Portland, OR, Carol Flin of Bremerton, Claudia Feigner of Redmond, WA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. There will be visitation Mon. Sept. 23, 3-9 p.m., at Moles Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Tues. Sept. 24, 1:00 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church of Ferndale with Pastor Harold Schroeder officiating. Burial to follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangement by Moles Funeral Home.

YOUNG, Jeffrey Allen - A memorial service for Jeffrey Allen Young of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Vincent Juarez officiating. Mr. Young died Thursday, June 13, 1996. He was 32. Born Nov. 4, 1963, to Darwin and Lynn Foster Young in Yakima, he was a Bellingham resident for 19 years. Mr. Young worked for Ocean Star Seafood as a maintenance engineer. He enjoyed restoring his 1967 Firebird, go-kart racing and playing guitar in local bands. Survivors include his wife, Kelli of Bellingham; his father of Kirkland; mother Lynn Crenshaw of Bellingham; stepfathers David Loomis of California and Gary Crenshaw of Bellingham; sons Eric Young, Anthony Young and Timothy Young, all of Bellingham; sisters Kim Ulrich and Shannon Loomis, both of Bellingham; and brother Jason Young of Kirkland.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, John C., age 90 of Ferndale, a resident of Whatcom County for 84 years, died on Wednesday, December 31, 1997. He was born on March 27, 1907 in McBain, MI, to Tom and Ada (Couch) Young. He married Bernice Bliven in Lynden on July 19, 1929. For forty years he worked for the Carnation Milk Company in the Ferndale milk plant and [sic] milk tanker driver, also farming on the side. He enjoyed basketball, flowers, spending time with his family, traveling, horses, and a team of oxen - and climbing from Glacier to the top of Mount Baker. Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Bernice; four sons, Ray and wife Nada Young of Ferndale, Clyde and wife Marlene Young of Birch Bay, Glen and wife Cindy Young of Ferndale, Jay and wife Beryl Young of Ferndale; brother Gordon and wife Lorna Young of North Bend, WA; sister-in-law Jessica Young of Lynden; eighteen grandchildren; twenty four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, January 5, 1998, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Pastor Carl Fisher officiating. Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

YOUNG, John Wayne - A graveside service for John Wayne Young of Bellingham will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Mr. Young died of colon cancer Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, in Wenatchee. He was 58. Born March 21, 1941, to Charles and Iola (Bidler) Ross in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Bellingham resident. Mr. Young worked in the tissue division of Georgia-Pacific West Inc. for more than 29 years. He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and was a movie buff. Survivors include his wife, Helen (Plemon) Young, of Bellingham, daughter Wendy Borsheim of Auburn, son Robert Young of Bellingham, brother Dean Young of Kansas, three grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Lucy Ellen - An early resident of Custer and Bellingham, Mrs. Lucy Ellen Young, age 82, died at Aberdeen Thursday, April 12, (1951) after a short illness. She came to Custer with her husband, W. H. Young, in 1902. They spent five years in California but maintained a farm near Custer. Mrs. Young moved to Aberdeen about 10 years ago. Among the survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Nels Hermansen of Aberdeen, Mrs. Vernon Welch and Mrs. A. E. Bowsher of Bellingham; five sons, Archie N. of Aberdeen, Paul H. of Tacoma, Walter H. and Edwin L. of Bellingham, and Carl L. of Benton Harbor, Mich.; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were held in Aberdeen with burial in Enterprise cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, April 19, 1951) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Marie A. - Services for Marie A. Young, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. William G. Berney officiating. Mrs. Young, 1200 Birchwood Ave., died Monday (Oct. 9, 1989) in Bellingham. Burial of ashes will be a Greenacres Memorial Park. She was born April 2, 1897 in Burlington, Iowa. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1916. She was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church, the Republican Women's Club and the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Survivors include a brother, Roy G. Andrews of Marleton, NJ; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Oct 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Marlin Jacob died Sunday, April 13, 2008. Born January 7, 1947 in Bellingham, WA to Doyle and Violet Young. After graduating from Bellingham High, he met his wife Carol Dooyen while attending Bellingham Votech. He was drafted and served in the Vietnam War. Marlin and Carol made their home in Bellingham, WA until 1988 when they moved to Olympia, WA. Marlin was most recently employed by Amcor as a Line Mechanic. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after fighting a short battle with lung cancer. He will be missed by his wife Carol, daughter Marla Anderson and husband Steven, daughter Rosemaree Webb and husband Nigel, son Richard Young and three grandchildren Benjamin Anderson, Katelynn Anderson and Cecelia Webb. Other survivors include sister Alvina Wheeler and brother Marvin Young. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don and Marion Young, sisters Dorthy Swan and Violet Fair. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Funeral home in Lacey WA. Graveside services 1:00 p.m. Friday at Greenacres in Ferndale WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Apr 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Minnie Florence, a native of Lummi reservation, died at Tacoma on Sunday, (Oct. 7, 1928) aged 28 years, after a short illness. She was the wife of W. R. Young, of Lummi reservation. Other surviving relatives are two daughters, Rose Mary and Kathleen; one son, Desmond; father, John Williams, and three sisters, Mrs. Augustine Leashi and Mrs. Matilda Curley of Marietta, and Mrs. Sarah Wilson of British Columbia. Funeral services were held today at St. Joachin (sic) Catholic church, Lummi reservation. Interment followed in Lummi cemetery under Home Mark's direction.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Oct 1928) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Ora Julia, 80, 2706 Birchwood Ave., a Whatcom County resident for 77 years, died Monday (April 28, 1986) at a local nursing home. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham, with the Rev. Russell Bisnett officiating. The body will be cremated. Before her retirement, Mrs. Young was a secretary in the administration office of the Bellingham School District. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was born in Maine on Aug. 24, 1905. Surviving are her husband, Richard; two daughters, Pat French and Joan Krueger, both of Seattle; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Ralph W. - Services for Ralph W. Young, 76, 312 Bayside Rd., will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. A 40-year resident of Bellingham, Mr. Young had been a certified public accountant since 1934. He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Washington Society of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs and was listed in Who's Who since 1951. He is survived by the widow Zelda D.; three sons, William A. of San Jose, Calif., John O. and James A., both of Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Ceil Sanford of Jamestown, NY; Rose Dooling of Cape Coral, Fla. and Viola Wagner of Buffalo, NY; one brother Lawrence of Paradise, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jan 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Randall – A memorial service for Randall "Randy" Young of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Jerns Funeral Home, with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mr. Young died Monday, July 10, 2000 at his home. He was 59. Born Oct. 14, 1940, to Ed and Hazel Young in Burlington, Iowa, he had been a local resident since 1945 and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1958. On Aug. 4, 1958, he began working as a printer at The Bellingham Herald. He worked as a pre-press technician in the composing department of The Herald until his death. Mr. Young was a former member of the Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. His parents died previously. Survivors include daughter Jami Dunn of Ferndale; companion Koni Kostick of Bellingham; brother Don Young and sister Mary Jo Case, both of Bellingham; three grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Richard P. - Bellingham resident Richard P. "Dick" Young died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1992, at Ballard Comprehensive Care Center. He was 89. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham with the Rev. David Murphy and the Rev. Harvey Peterson officiating. Mr. Young was born July 23, 1903, in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles and Anna Young. A member of First Presbyterian Church, he lived in Whatcom County for more than 80 years. Mr. Young worked as a machinist, working for Georgia-Pacific Corp. for 32 years until his retirement. Survivors include daughters Pat French and Joan Krueger, both of Seattle; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Rosalie Ellen, "Rose" longtime resident of Bellingham, WA, passed away on April 18, 2002 at Shuksan Healthcare Center. She was born July 14, 1941 to Robert A. Beason & Ella B. Beason-Slones in Iantha, MO. Rose worked as an office manager in the fields of construction, pediatrics & chiropractic care. She enjoyed holidays with family, her long time friendship with the "Happy Gang" and her volunteer work at "Wee Care" for Calvary Temple/King Mtn. Church. Rose is survived by three brothers, Donald Beason & wife, Cathy of Yakima, Orvan Beason & wife Glenda of Yakima, and Merlin Beason of Everett. Also by her four children, sons, Roland "Willie" Wilcox of Bellingham, Mike Zimmer of San Diego, CA daughters, Debbie Auld & her husband, Paul of LaGrande, OR, and Lori Miller of Bellingham six grandchildren four great-grandchildren one niece & three nephews. The family appreciates the support of her many friends and the care and quality of life that Hospice and Shuksan Healthcare Center gave to her in her last weeks. She will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Thomas H., age 41, of 1637 Grandview Place, Ferndale, passed away Sat., Oct. 16, (1982). Mr. Young had resided in Ferndale for the past 10 years, was a life resident of Whatcom County. He was employed at GP for 20 years and was the owner of the Kool Shade Aluminum Co. of Ferndale. He was a past member of the Eagles and the Moose Lodge. He leaves to survive his wife Ardell of the home; 6 sons, Bill of Seattle; David of Vancouver, WA; Steven, Mike, John and Don, all of the home; his parents, Bill and Vera Young of this City; second mother Elsie Waterbury of City. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs. Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Al Lofdahl officiating. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Oct 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Vicki Janeen Selhaver - A graveside service for Vicki Janeen Selhaver Young of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Marta Schellberg officiating. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Edmonds United Methodist Church in Edmonds, with the Rev. David Gillespie officiating. Mrs. Young died Monday, June 28, 1999 at her parents' home after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 54. Born March 11, 1945 in Bellingham, she graduated with honors from Bellingham High School in 1963 and was a member of the high school band. She earned bachelor's degrees in mathematics and education from Washington State University in 1967, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She later earned a master's degree in computer science from Lesley College of Seattle. Mrs. Young worked as a teacher at lake Stevens Middle School for 14 years and as a library media specialist for three years at Kellogg Middle School in Shoreline. She enjoyed computers and golfing, skiing, reading, traveling, cooking and spending time at the family cabin in Kingston. Survivors include son Christopher Young and daughter Cyndee Young, both of Seattle; parents Martin and Betty Addicott of Bellingham; brother Rick Selhaver of Everson; sisters Kristi Carpenter of Bellingham and Marta Schellberg of Edmonds; and numerous nieces and nephews and other family members.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jun 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Violet M. died Monday, October 17, 2005, at Garden Court Memory Care Community in Olympia, WA. Violet was born in Ferndale, Washington, on July 18, 1915. She married Doyle J. Young in 1935. Violet was a homemaker, devoting her time to her family, caring for children, grandchildren, and foster children. She was a member of the Christian Fellowship. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Swan of Bellingham, and Alvina Wheeler of Renton; two sons, Marvin Young of Maple Valley, and Marlin Young of Olympia; brother, Archie Brighton of OR; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, October 20, 5 - 7 p.m.; and Friday, October 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Greenacres Moles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2005, at Greenacres Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Walter H., age 60, of 3018 Alabama St., passed away Tuesday, March 20, (1956). Mr. Young had resided in this community for the past 46 years, was custodian of the Roosevelt School, was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, and of the Whatcom County Public Service Employees Union, Local No. 122. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Winefred H. Young at home; one son, Wesley H. of Davis, Calif.; three grandchildren; four brothers, Archie of Shelton, Edwin of Bellingham, Paul of Tacoma, and Carl of Benton Harbor, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Nels Hermansen of Aberdeen, Wash.; Mrs. Vern Welsh and Mrs. A. E. Bowsher of this city. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, Friday, March 23, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Mar 1956) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Wilferd H. - A graveside service for W. H. "Bill" Young of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mr. Young died Monday, Oct. 6, 1997, at Highland Convalescent Center. He was 82. Born July 24, 1915, to William and Josephine Atwood Young in Hallowell, Kan., he lived in Whatcom County for 67 years. He married Vera McHeffey Jan. 8, 1936, in Bellingham. Mr. Young worked in a shipyard during World War II and on construction of local streets and refineries. He retired in 1971. After retiring, he operated Bill's Bike Shop out of his home. A Cub Scout Master for many years, Mr. Young was a member of Laborer's Local No. 276 and served as local president for 23 years. He was preceded in death by son Tom Young in 1982. Survivors include his wife, Vera, of the family home, six grandsons, William & wife Dorothy Young of Rapid City, S.D., David & wife Melissa Young of Federal Way, Steven, Michael, John, and Don Young of Bellingham; four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

YOUNG, Winnifred - Funeral service for Winnie Young, age 86 of 3018 Alabama St. will be Thursday, August 14, 10:30 a.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Johnson, Garden St. United Methodist Church officiating. Interment, Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Young passed away Sunday, August 10, 1986. A Bellingham resident for 76 years, she was a member of Garden St. United Methodist Church; Mapleleaf Chapter, No. 58 O.E.S.; Zenobia Club, No. 2 Daughters of the Nile; long time secretary of the Stamp Club; employed at Golden Rule Mercantile Co. for many years. She is survived by 1 son, Wesley and wife Helen Young of Sacramento, California; 3 grandchildren, Sharon Beard, Shirley Bayai, and Patricia Lujan, all of Sacramento, California; 4 great-grandchildren, Shawn Beard, Robert Lewallen, Vanessa and Jacob Lujan, all of Sacramento, California; 2 brothers, Harold Case and Hela Case, both of City; 2 sisters, Dot Sargent of Seattle, and Babe Andry of Richmond, California. She was preceded in death by one brother, Alton Case. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNG, Zelda D., age 74, of 312 Bayside, passed away Friday Feb. 27, (1976). Mrs. Young was an 18 year resident in this community and a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Surviving are 1 sister-in-law, Mrs. Viola Wagner of Buffalo, New York. Services Monday, March 1 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Duane Thompson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Feb 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNGDYKE, Edward, age 86 of Bellingham, WA, passed away March 29, 1999 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1912 in Hazelmere, B.C., Canada to Walter and Lydia Youngdyke, and the family moved to Whatcom County later that year. Mr. Youngdyke resided in Sumas for many years and retired from dairy farming in 1971. He loved farming and raised Registered Guernseys. Ed had a true love for gardening and even a greater passion for roses - his rose garden was always well kept and beautiful. He also found enjoyment in helping others with their rose gardens. After 30 years of farming Ed decided to take up golf - for years he played 3 days a week in a men's league and met lots of wonderful people. I know he cherished those memories. Ed was a man who influenced nearly everyone he came in contact with - he had a natural ability to find the positive in everything. He could relate to everyone, from his oldest golf buddies to his youngest grandchild, and always seemed to find the time for everyone. He will truly be missed. Ed placed a high priority in family. He expressed this by never missing any holiday get-togethers. Any event he was ever invited to, from kindergarten parties with his great-grandchildren to family golf outings at Sandy Point, he always showed up early and ready to go. He was a past member of the Lake Padden Senior Golf Club, Bellingham Elks Club, and a past board member of Darigold. Preceded in death by his first wife, Gwen Youngdyke in 1969, and sisters, Mabel Bishop and Emma Farley. Survived by his wife, Bernice Youngdyke of Bellingham; daughter, Joan and husband Doug Marr of Bellingham; a sister, Ruby Miller of Bellingham; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. A memorial service and celebration of Mr. Youngdyke's life will be held at Westford Funeral Home 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999. Mr. Youngdyke will always be loved and missed by his many friends and family. How fortunate we all are to have been touched by such a special person in our lives. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Mar 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNGDYKE, Gwendolyn - After a long illness, Mrs. Gwendolyn Youngdyke, 61, Rt. 1, Sumas, died Tuesday (April 22, 1969) in a local nursing home. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are the husband, Edward; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas Marr of Bellingham; a brother, Ray Roberts of Bellingham; her mother, Mrs. Bessie Roberts of Bellingham, and two grandchildren. The Rev. Earl Crouse will conduct services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home, Sumas. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Apr 1969) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNGER, Asa Frank, age 77, of 3008 Orleans St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 21, (1959). Mr. Younger had been a resident of this community for the past 50 years, was a retired stove repairman for B. B. Furniture Store, and was a member of Teamster's Local 231. Surviving relatives include the widow, Elizabeth at home; a son Kenneth Younger of Bellingham; three grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, and a brother Nick Younger of Medford, Ore. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. W. Carl Calhoun Tuesday, June 23 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald June 22, 1959) Submitted by Loretta Holzberger

YOUNGER, Kenneth, 1105 Grant St, age 63 passed away at home Thursday, April 15, (1971). Mr. Younger was a life resident of this city, and was a retired cab dispatcher. Surviving are his wife LaVern; 2 step sons, Elmer and Bill Ostrander, both of the city; 1 step daughter, Mrs. LaVurn (sic) Donovan, city; mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Younger, city; step grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Henry Nickel Monday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald April 18, 1971) Submitted by Loretta Holzberger

YOUNGER, LaVurn Ruth, age 83, of Bellingham passed away Thursday, August 22, 1996, at her home. She was born March 9, 1913, in Lynden, WA and was a lifetime resident in Whatcom Co. Her parents were Jim and Maude (Liskum) Glassburn. She married (first) Val Ostrander, and later Kenneth E. Younger. She worked as a waitress in several Bellingham restaurants in her early years. She owned and managed the "Rainbow Store," which was located across from Whatcom Middle School in the 1950s. She also owned the Round House at Birch Bay from 1947 to 1952. LaVurn worked for Wakefield/BCS in the 50's and retired from there in 1973. After retirement, she taught a ceramics class at the Bellingham Senior Center for 14 years and worked as a part-time bookkeeper for the Nutrition Project at the center retiring again in 1993 at the age of 80. LaVurn was a member of the Bellingham Eagles Auxiliary 31 since 1948. During her years of membership she served in just about every office in the auxiliary. She was also the coach of District 4 Ritual Teams, several of which won 1st place in state and Zone competition. She also served as District Deputy and Mother for District 4. She truly enjoyed her friends and family. Her sharp wit and great big smile will be missed. She is survived by her sister, Marie Reed of Bellingham; sons, Elmer Ostrander of Blaine and William P. Ostrander and wife Sylvia of Bellingham; daughter, LaVurn Donovan of Bellingham; step-daughter, Flo Hein of Everett; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 1996.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNGQUIST, Clara E. - Graveside service for Clara E. Youngquist, age 89, of 222 N. Commercial, will be Fri., June 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Miss Clara Youngquist passed away Wed., June 2, 1982. She is survived by 1 cousin, Elmer Thompson of Milo, Alberta, Canada and many friends. She had been a resident of this community for 80 years and she was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Advent Christian Church and had been employed at Seattle First National Bank in Bellingham from 1914 thru 1938.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNGQUIST, Orwin Clifford was born in Minneapolis on September 7, 1920. He passed away in Bellingham, WA on October 12, 2008 with his family by his side. Orwin was the eldest child of Gudrun and Clifford Youngquist. He and his wife, Betty Newman, were high school sweethearts. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Orwin served as a navel officer in WWII on convoy duty and during the invasion of Europe. Orwin's career as an engineer took him and his family to Minneapolis, MN, Utica, NY, Akron, OH and Bellevue, WA, where they lived for 40 years before moving to Bellingham in 2005. As a Boeing engineer Orwin worked on the design of the C5A, 747, and 757. Throughout his life he enjoyed hiking, fishing, boating, camping and most of all, spending time with his family. Orwin donated countless hours to the Boy Scouts and the Sea Scouts and in 1992 was presented the prestigious Silver Beaver Award for lifetime service to the scouts. He and Betty enjoyed world travels after his retirement and visited Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. With all his many accomplishments, Orwin's greatest pride was in his large and close-knit family. Orwin is preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Wolfe and Ruth Noel. He is survived by Betty his wife of 65 years, sons Orwin (Sally), Charles (Linda), Wayne (Joan), and Mark Youngquist, daughters Beth (Steve) Andres and Barbara (Erol) Morey, brother John (Delta) Youngquist and brothers-in-law Fred Wolfe and Bob Noel. He and Betty have 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 5:00 p.m. November 2nd at Faith Lutheran Church, Bellingham. A memorial has been established with the Boy Scouts of America, Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNGS, Della Ruth - A gathering for Della Ruth Youngs of Bellingham will be at noon Sunday at the clubhouse at 2400 Donovan Ave. Mrs. Youngs died Friday, April 4, 1997. She was 78. Born Oct 2, 1918, to Eva and Orkey Johnson, she was raised by her mother and stepfather Tom Burke. A lifelong Whatcom County resident, Mrs. Youngs was a homemaker and worked for the county Treasurer's Office. She enjoyed bowling and visiting with friends and relatives. Mrs. Youngs was preceded in death by stepbrother Joe Burke; her first husband, Howard Johnstone; and her second husband, Bob Page Jr., in 1972. Survivors include husband Mel Youngs of Bellingham; daughters Pamela Page of Deming and Sharon Cash of Salem, Ore.; sons James Johnstone of Ashland, Ore., Robert Page III of Port Orchard and Jeffery Page of Graham; stepdaughters Beth Cook of Norfolk, Mass., and Lynne Wills of Australia; stepsons Fred Youngs of Visalia, Calif., Marc Youngs of Oakland, Calif., and Brian Youngs of San Jose, Calif.; stepbrother Bob Burke of Nooksack; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

YOUNGS, Mary, age 78 of 1809 Wilson Ave., Bellingham, passed away Jan. 13, (1975). Mrs. Youngs was a member of the Fairhaven Assembly of God Church. In 1909, Mrs. Youngs settled on Lopez Island, living there for 13 years, then moved to Whatcom County. Survivors include 4 daughters, Lucille Bates, Betty Willett Mrs. Helen Tand, all of Bellingham and Mrs. Fern Brooks of Darrington; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 1 brother, Clifford Gawley of Renton. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOUNKINS, Bob, was born in Johnstown, PA on Dec. 17, 1929 and died peacefully on Sept. 11, 2004 of lung cancer. He leaves behind his wife Mary of 50 years; daughters Carol Handy & husband Al & Karen Younkins and fiancée Doug Hackett; grandsons Jason and Tony Dorning; great-granddaughter Makayla Dorning; brothers Jule, Jim and Don; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; and his beloved pets: cows Charlote and Charmane & loyal dog Pepsi. He was preceded in death by his father Harry & stepmother Dagmar; sister Virginia; and brother Ray. In life, Bob loved hunting and fishing and was an avid volunteer. He was a faithful volunteer fireman for Bakerview District #4, a current and active member of Whatcom County Search and Rescue 4x4 unit. He was honored by Governor Gary Locke with the Jefferson Award in Seattle in 1998. He retired from Georgia Pacific in 1989 after 35 years of service. He was in the Coast Guard for 5 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband and friend. We will celebrate his life at the Bellingham Moose Lodge on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 3 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald of Sept. 14, 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

YOUNT, Preston Theodore passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. He was born in Blaine, WA on February 7, 1919 to Norman and Edna Yount. Preston graduated from Blaine High School and went into the Army in May of 1942. He was a Radio Operator and Marksman M-1 Rifle and was awarded the American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, G0177 HQXX Corps 45. After discharge, Preston returned to Ferndale and worked for Carnation Milk Company before being transferred to Mt. Vernon and then to Darigold in Lynden. He worked for Darigold until he retired.
Preston "Bud" lived for sports, and especially loved his Huskies. He never gave up on them and also attended every Ferndale and Bellingham Bells game for as long as he could, supporting them all the way. He was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church. Preston was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Norman "Garth" Yount. Our family was fortunate to be part of Preston's life and he will be thoroughly missed by his family, Jim and Barb "Bobbie" Miller, Ray and Gene Olson, Linda "Lin" Swartos (Jim), Rick Weatherby and Sharon Weatherby; and by his game buddies, Laverne Harkleroad, Bob DeMeyer, and Bud Hawkins. Preston loved all of his friends at the Louisa House Assisted Living and he considered them to be his family. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Robert Johnson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

YOWELL, Franklin G., 65, died Tuesday (Oct. 27, 1987) at St. Luke's General Hospital. Mr. Yowell, of 1853 Harksell Road, Ferndale, was born January 25, 1922 in Jerome, Idaho. He lived in Kent, Wash., before moving to Whatcom County 20 years ago. He was a brick mason and he belonged to the Bricklayers Union, Local No. 2 in Seattle. Survivors include his wife, Carole Yowell of the family home; two sisters, Charlotte Mills of Sedro-Woolley and Arlene Young of Mount Vernon; several nephews and a niece. At Mr. Yowell’s request, there will be no services. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Oct 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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