WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     A-ADA

AADLAND, Lydia K., age 84 died Mar. 10, 1989 in Bellingham. She was born August 12, 1904 in Norway, had been a Whatcom County resident for 65 yrs having moved here as a young lady from Norway. She was a member of Bakerview Baptist Church of Ferndale & was preceded in death by her husband Nels in May of 1981. Survivors include a daughter Sally Linrud & husband Daniel of Ferndale; 3 grandchildren Daniel Linrud Jr. of Issaquah, Donald & David Linrud of Ferndale; 2 great grandchildren; brother Karl Poulsen of Whidbey Island; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives. Funeral services will be held Tues. Mar. 14 at 3 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel with Pastor Oscar Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery.

AADLAND, Nels, age 78 of 6085 Sunview Place, Ferndale, passed away Friday, May 16, 1980. Mr. Aadland had been a resident of Whatcom County for 53 years, and was a member of the Alaska Fishermans Union. He is survived by his wife, Lydia, 1 daughter, Sally Linrud of Ferndale; 2 sisters, Hanna Aaland of Seattle, Olga Haugen of Karmay, Norway; 3 brothers, Ole & Hannes Aadland, both Seattle, Lars Aadland, of Karmey, Norway; 3 grandsons, numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., May 20, 1980 at 2 p.m. by Rev. Oscar Lee at Moles Funeral Home, followed by burial in Enterprise Cemetery.

AADLAND, Ole E., Rev., age 74 of Ferndale passed away in a local rest home Sunday, April 16, (1961) following an extended illness. Rev. Aadland had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 37 years and was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Ferndale. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; two daughters, Mrs. Esther Werdal of Akita, Japan and Mrs. Harriet Michalsen of Ketchikan, Alaska; one brother, Nels of Saskatchewan, Canada and a brother and sister in Norway; also 15 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 21, at 2 p.m. in the Moles' Monroe Chapel in Ferndale with the Rev. Arthur Berge officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn.

AADLAND, Oletta, 1207 Key Street, age 79 years, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, August 24, (1947). Mrs. Aadland came to Bellingham twenty years ago and was a member of the Ebenezer Free Lutheran Church. Her survivors are the husband, Andrew Aadland, at home; five sons, Lewis, Duluth, Minn., Olaf and Roy Pierpont, South Dakota, Henry and Clarence at Veblen, South Dakota; three daughters, Mrs. Olive Farmer, Bellingham, Mrs. Selma Swenson, Graceville, Minn., and Mrs. Norma Turner, Canistota, South Dakota; two sisters, Mrs. Gena Akre, Veblen, South Dakota, and Mrs. Sina Lockrem, Alberta, Canada; one brother, John Olson in Montana, and thirteen grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. A. L. Hokenson, Saturday, August 30 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

AAGAARD, Aage A., age 64, of Oakland, Calif., passed away at that city Friday, October 12, (1951). Mr. Aagaard had been a resident of Oakland for over twenty years and a former resident of Bellingham for nine years. He was a carpenter and builder by trade and a member of the Carpenters Union in Oakland. The deceased was a member of the Norwegian Methodist Church. He leaves to survive his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Aagesen of Refsnes, Norway; five brothers, Kasper N. Aagaard, of Bellingham, and four brothers living in Norway; one sister, Mrs. Elise Svodin, of Bellingham, and many other relatives. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Arthur P. Hallbom Saturday, October 20, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

AAGAARD, Julia - Funeral service for Julia Aagaard, age 93, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Bellingham, will be Wed. Nov. 27, 2 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Aagaard passed away Fri. Nov. 22, 1985. A Bellingham resident since 1911, she moved to Salt Lake City in 1981; was a member of Central Lutheran Church; charter member Sons of Norway and survived by 3 sons, Elmer & wife Faye, Kenneth & wife Myrna, all of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ralph & wife Lois of Seattle; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. [b. 1892 NOR]

AAGAARD, Kasper N., age 91 of 409 York St., passed away Wednesday, May 25, (1977). Mr. Aagaard was a 70 year resident of this community, a retired carpenter at WWSC, a member of Central Lutheran Church, charter member of Sons of Norway, Carpenters and Joiner's Union Local No. 765, Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F & AM, Nile Temple of the Shrine. Surviving wife, Julia; 3 sons, Elmer, Salt Lake City, Utah, Ralph, Seattle, Kenneth Salt Lake City, Utah; 3 brothers, Bernard, Hakon and Arge Aagesen all in Norway; 1 sister, Mrs. Elise Svedin, Santa Monica, Calif.; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. The Aagaards had been married for 65 1/2 years. Services Thursday, May 31 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

AALPOEL, Frederick, Sr., age 85, formerly of 3611 Depot Rd., Lynden, passed away Tuesday, June 8, (1976). Born in Holland, Mr. Aalpoel was a retired farmer and had been a 50 year resident of Lynden. He was also a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of Lynden. He is survived by three sons, Dr. Justin Aalpoel of Yakima, Herbert Aalpoel of South Easton, Mass. and Fred Jr., of Lynden; a daughter Mrs. Robert (Johanna) Moa of Camano Island; 13 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday June 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Protestant Reformed Church, 108 Beernink, Lynden, with the Rev. Bernard Woudenberg officiating, interment will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

AALPOEL, Lena, age 72 of Rt. 3, Lynden passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 25, (1963) following a short illness. She had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1926 and was a member of the Protestant Reformed Church. Surviving are her husband, Fred, 3 sons, Dr. Justin Aalpoel, of Yakima, Herbert Aalpoel of Bridgewater, Mass., and Fred Aalpoel of Lynden, 1 daughter, Mrs. Robert Moa of Cameno Island, 5 brothers, Ira and Everett Henken both of Lynden, Albert Henken of Bellingham, Ralph and John Henken, both in Wisconsin, also 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Monday, April 29 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery.

AAMOT, Arnold W., age 63 of 5120 Guide Meridian, Bellingham passed away Mon., May 19, 1980. Mr. Aamot had been a resident of Whatcom County for most of his life time, was a Veteran of WWII, was associated with Rentals, Inc., and is survived by his wife Charlotte, 3 sons, Mark of Everson, Kris & Matthew, both at home, 1 brother, Richard of Gig Harbor, 2 grandsons, Matthew & Joshua, many other relatives. Memorial services will be conducted by Rev. Ben Pruett Thurs., May 22 at 3 p.m. in the Laurel Baptist Church. Cremation under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. The family suggest memorials to the Cancer Society or Laurel Baptist Church. [b. Aug. 18, 1916 CN]

AAMOT, Chris, age 76, of 1916 Iowa St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Nov. 2, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 39 years, Mr. Aamot was a retired building contractor. Survivors are his widow, Eunice, at home; two sons, Arnold W. and Richard A. and two grandsons, Douglas and Mark, all of Bellingham; three sisters and one brother in Norway; two brothers, Severt Anderson, of Burns Lake, B. C., and Simon Aamot, of Calgary, Alberta. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

AAMOT, Eunice L., 77, formerly of 1916 Iowa St., passed away Oct. 4, (1965). Surviving are two sons, Arnold W. and Richard A.; four grandsons, Douglas, Matthew, Mark and Kris, all of this city, and two sisters. Services by Rev. Donovan McVicker, Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home.

AAMOT, Richard Alan "Dick" died Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Seattle. He was 75. Remembrances will be said Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship service at First Baptist Church in Ferndale. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Oct. 8, 1920 to Chris and Eunice Aamot in Kent, B.C., he served in the armed forces in the United States and Canada. A commercial pilot, Mr. Aamot worked for the state Corrections Department in Purdy until his retirement. He was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, and First Baptist Church. Mr. Aamot was preceded in death by companion Mable Templin. Survivors include son Doug Aamot of Deming and two grandsons. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

AANDAHL, Ida, age 82, of Ferndale, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, (1960) in a hospital following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Ferndale since 1932, except for several years when she was a missionary in China. She was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Survivors include four sons, Elliott of Formosa, Oliver of Guam, Gorgan of Ferndale, Milton of Pasadena; one brother, Iver Sather of Burnaby, B.C.; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles' Monroe Chapel Friday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Arthur Berge and Rev. O. E. Aadland officiating. Concluding services will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Everett at 2:30 p.m.

AANENSON, Lillian J., age 73, of 421 E. Maple St., passed away Sat. Feb. 24, 1979. Mrs. Aanenson was a 20 yr. resident of this community & is survived by 4 sisters & 1 brother; Mrs. Adelene Foughty, Mrs. Florence Overman both of Wenatchee, Mrs. Mildred Van Horn of Puyallup, Eugene F. Page & Miss Kathleen Page both of Seattle. Services will be conducted at Greenacres Memorial Park, Tues. Feb. 27th at 1 p.m. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.

AANES, Anna, age 61, of Blaine passed away in a Bellingham hospital Tuesday, March 19, (1957) following a short illness. She leaves to survive her husband, Fred of the family home, 2 daughters, Mrs. Marion Elaine Anderson of Seattle, June Karen Aanes of Blaine, 2 sons, Bill Swanson of Cascade, Idaho, Leo Frederick Aanes of Castle Air Force Base, California, 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Stanley Olson of San Francisco, California, Sigurd John Olson of Seattle; 4 nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran Church in Blaine, with Rev. Dr. H. Sigmar officiating. Interment Blaine Cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine.

AANES, Fredrick, age 95 who resided on D St., Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 16, 1984. He had been a resident of Blaine for the past 55 years and was a retired commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 86 and the Blaine Eagles. He leaves to survive 2 sons, Carl W. "Bill" Port Townsend and Leo of Montana; 2 daughters, Marian of Bellevue and June of Graham, Oregon; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church with committal of ashes to follow in the Blaine Cemetery with the American Legion participating. Memorials may be made to the Stafoldt Icelandic Home in Blaine. Local arrangements by Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel. [b. May 22, 1889 in Kyrksaetora, NOR]

AANES, Ingvold, age 45 years, passed away in Seattle, Monday, December 27, (1948). Mr. Aanes came to Bellingham in 1925 and lived here until six years ago, then moving to Seattle. He was employed by the Pacific American Fisheries and was a member of the United and Fishermen's Unions. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Alice Aanes; one son, Richard Edwin, and one brother, Halvor Aanes, all of Seattle; two sisters, Miss Aanes, of New York, and Mrs. Peter B. Peterson, Sortland, Norway. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John Halvorson, Friday, December 31, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bethany Cemetery.

AARDEMA, Lambert, age 73, of 315 1/2 Gladstone Street, Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Dec. 24, (1962) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1946 and had owned and operated the Mount Baker Cafe at Deming until retiring and moving to Bellingham. He was a member of the Atwood Reformed Church at Atwood, Mich. Surviving are his wife, Lena; two sons, Reuben of Bellingham and Martin of Chicago; two brothers, Allen and Jerry, and one sister, Mrs. Kate Groenink, all of Central Lake, Michigan. Also six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Friday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Chris Stremler officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery.

AARDEMA, Lena, age 68, of 315 1/2 Gladstone St., passed away Friday, June 12, (1964). An 18 year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Aardema was a member of the Christian Reformed Church. Survivors are two sons, Reuben M. of Bellingham and Martin R. of Chicago; five grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. James De Bruyn of Lynden, Mrs. Mike Kaptain and Mrs. Effie O'Dell both of Bellingham and Mrs. James McMartin of Seattle; two brothers, Walter Youngedyke of Ferndale and Jerry Youngedyke of Tacoma; several nieces and nephews. Private services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Monday June 15 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Monumenta Cemetery at Lynden.

AARDEMA, Thelma E. "Shorty" - Graveside services for Thelma E. "Shorty" Aardema, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Bayview Cemetery. A potluck at Rome Grange on Mount Baker Highway will follow the services. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Aardema, who lived in Beaver, Wash., died Oct. 23, (1989) in Forks. She was born Feb. 9, 1916, in Sumas. Mrs. Aardema was preceded in death by husbands John Leavitt and Reuben Aardema; a son, Marvin Leavitt; two brothers, William and Floyd Fleming; and three sisters, Rae Parker, Lottie Harvey and Gladis Cline. Survivors include her sons, Kerry Leavitt of Beaver, Garth Leavitt of Forks, William Leavitt and Martin and Gary Aardema, all of Bellingham and Richard Leavitt of Port Angeles; two sisters, Myrtle Jensen and Violet LaBree, both of Bellingham; 22 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Arrangements are by Mount Angeles Memorial Park.

AARESTAD, Ray E., age 63, of 2623 Blackberry Lane, Bellingham, WA passed away Feb. 23, 1990. He was born Sept. 3, 1927 in Provost, Alberta, Canada and moved to Bellingham in 1972. He was an engineer for Parson Construction Company, enjoyed golf, oil and water painting, photography, woodworking and gardening. He is survived by his wife Joy Aarestad of the family home; 2 sons Mark & wife Renee Aarestad of Florida, Greg & Patricia Aarestad of Lynden; 1 daughter Cheri Jane McKinney, Casper, Wyoming; father Elvin Aarestad of Hoquiam; 1 brother Murray Aarestad; and 4 sisters, Betty Pitts, Wenatchee; Eunice Lyon, CA; Reta Simpson, Wenatchee; Bonnie Davis Wenatchee. Other local family survivors, Nel & Frankie Stroud, George & Gladys Aschenbrenner. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wed., Feb. 28 at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Slater officiating. [m. March 16, 1953 Joy Simmons]

AARON, James H., age 59 of Scarborough, ME passed away on Oct. 21, 1986. He was born on July 14, 1927 in Oklahoma. He was a resident of Whatcom County until 3 yrs ago when he moved to Maine. He is survived by: daughters, Linda Nannini & children Allison, Warren & Emilee of Placerville, CA; Jan Aaron & children Shasta & Sierra of B'ham, WA; Diane Hunt & children Amy & Levi of Stevens Pt., WI; Laurie McAllister & children Jeremy, Jesse & Ashley of Warren, VT; brother, Jack Aaron of Mill Valley, CA. Funeral services were held in Maine on Mon. Oct. 27th with burial at the Golden Gate Memorial Cemetery in San Bruno, CA.

AARON, Jane Louise - A memorial service for Lummi Island artist Jane Louise Aaron, 35, will be at 5 pm Wednesday at Silver Lake Park Pavilion. The body will be cremated. Ms. Aaron, of 1181 Beach St., Lummi Island, died Wednesday in Alaska, where she was working as a set artist with a film crew. She died of natural causes. She was born April 16, 1955, in Brooklyn, NY to James H. and Inez Claire "Mickey" Aaron. Ms. Aaron moved to Whatcom County in 1967 with her father. She attended Mount Baker High School briefly, but moved then to Sacramento, Calif and graduated from William Daylor High School. She returned to Whatcom County in 1974 for two years, then lived in several other states before returning here again in 1986. Ms. Aaron enjoyed reading and making jewelry, and worked as an artist most of her adult life. Survivors include two daughters, Shasta Royal, of Maple Falls, and Sierra Staples of Mooretown, VT; sisters Linda Nannini of Placerville, Calif; Diane N. Hunt of Plover, Wis; and Laurie L. McAllister of Utica, NY; one uncle; two aunts; and four nieces and four nephews. Local arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

AARSTOL, Grace B. of Bellingham, WA passed away on Friday, June 25, 2004 in Bellingham. Grace was 95. She was born on October 20, 1908 to Harry and Fanny Olive Willis in Yaquina, Oregon. Having spent her school years in various Oregon areas, Grace moved with her family to Whatcom County in 1928. She married Thorold (Brownie) Aarstol on July 31, 1929 and and together they resided on and operated a family berry farm until their retirement in 1990. Grace was an avid gardening enthusiast, a wonderful cook, and loved reading and solving crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed writing poetry. Her love of family was always known to all. She will be greatly missed. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Thorold; sisters Zelma and Georgia; and brothers Fred and Kenneth. She is survived by her sons Gene and wife Micki Aarstol, Patrick and wife Patricia Aarstol, and daughter Marlene and husband Tollef Bakke, all of Everson; nine grandchildren, Gordon Bakke of Camano Island, Suzanne Jesmer of Snohomish, Greg, Chris, and Ryan Aarstol of Everson, Michael Aarstol of Atlanta, GA, Stephen Aarstol of San Diego, CA, Sherri Grucza of Bellingham, and Lori Aarstol of Arlington, WA; two sisters Norma Keene of Bellingham, and Cleo (Anne) Russell, of Seattle, WA; six great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Minister Harry Henninger officiating. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, Sunday, June 27, 2004)

AARSTOL, Thorold - Visitation for Thorold "Brownie" Aarstol of Bellingham will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery, with the Revs. James Lindsey and Dan Lawty officiating. Mr. Aarstol died Monday, April 5, 1999 in Bellingham. He was 97. Born Feb. 4, 1902 to Edward and Thomine Olsen Aarstol in Lawrence, he attended Lawrence School. He lived and worked on the family's berry farm until retiring in 1990, when he moved to Bellingham. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Gene Aarstol and Patrick Aarstol, both of Everson; daughter Marlene Bakke of Bellingham; sister Jenny Allee of Oakland, Calif.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Apr 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

AARSTOL, Tomine C., age 83, of Route 2, Everson, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, September 6, (1951). Mrs. Aarstol had resided in Whatcom county for the past 51 years and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence. Surviving relatives are one son, Thorold Aarstol, of Everson; three daughters, Mrs. Selma Swenson, of this city; Mrs. Doris Olson, of Sekiu, and Mrs. Jennie Allee, Oakland, Cal.; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and two nieces, Mrs. Thora Bergseth, in Norway, and Mrs. Thora Lystad, of Kirkland. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Judson Crary Monday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. from the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence under the direction of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Final resting place, Immanuel Lutheran cemetery.

AASE, Alton C. - Bellingham resident Alton C. Aase died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1992, at St. Francis Extended Health Care Center. He was 84. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marvin Knutzen officiating. Burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery. He was born June 27, 1908, in Boone County, Neb., to Henry and TaleMarie Aase. He married Myrtle Brown on Aug. 11, 1932, in Shell Creek, Neb. They moved to Whatcom County in 1936. Mr. Aase worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton during World War II and then worked for Mt. Baker Plywood in Bellingham for 22 years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, Male Norwegian Chorus and was a former member of Everson Lions Club. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Jean E. James of Bellingham and Carol Reynolds of Anacortes; brother Olaf Aase of Escondido, Calif.; sisters Marie Lokken of Clearwater, Fla., and Tillie Mhyre of Tilden, Neb.; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

AASE, Anthony Wayne, age 12, son of Roger & Karen Aase of 614 Everson Rd., Everson died suddenly on Thursday, June 25, 1981 as a result of a car pedestrian accident in Everson. A life time county resident, Anthony had recently completed the 6th grade at Nooksack Valley Grade School. He had attended Nooksack Valley Baptist Church & had been active in their Awana program and had been participating the current Jr. Olympic competition. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Julie, Jade & Jennifer all at home; his mother Penny Aase in New Mexico; his grandparents, Art & Mildred Schoessler; George & Nan Aase; Stella & Vic Blumanthal all of Bellingham; Harry Gerjets in Alaska; great grandparents, Mrs. Amelia Plummer in Newbraska, Stella Dyer & Harry & Velma Gerjets all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, June 29 at 11 a.m. in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Dave Lundford officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial may be made to the Awana Program at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.

AASE, George L., age 72, of 2501 G St., B'ham passed away Wed., Nov. 26, 1986 in B'ham. He was born Feb. 22, 1914 in Bradish, NE. He had been a Whatcom County resident since 1940 & was a member of Sons of Norway, a life member of the VFW, DAV & St. John's Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive: his wife, Nanna Aase of B'ham; 2 sons, Roger W. & wife Karen Aase of Everson; Paul G. Aase of Deming; 2 daughters, Joyce L. Christensen of Everson; Linda K. & husband Larry Humes of Everson; 8 grandchildren; 4 brothers, Mons of Mitchel, SD; Olef of Escondido, CA; The family of Henry Aase of Newman Grove, NE; Alton of B'ham; 4 sisters, The family of Oline Nore of Albion, NE; Marie Lokken of Sioux Falls, SD; Tillie Myhre of Telden, NE; Joan Elder of B'ham; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be Fri., Nov. 28th at 1 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. K. H. Daugs officiating. Burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

AASE, Myrtle of Bellingham and formerly of Everson died in Bellingham on Friday, Sept. 5, 1997. She was 87. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lynden Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellingham. The daughter of Richard and Mable (Saltzgaber) Brown, she was born in Kearney, Neb., on Sept. 4, 1910. She married Alton Aase on Aug. 11, 1932. The couple moved to the Everson area in 1936. She was employed at the Kale Canning Company in Everson, the office of the Cannery Workers Union and worked for many years at Ella's Smart Shop in Bellingham. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Sweet Adelines and enjoyed sewing, gardening and bowling. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992. She is survived by daughters Jean James of Bellingham and Carol Reynolds of Anacortes; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were directed by Gillies Funeral Home.

AASHEIM, Andrea, age 86, passed away Friday, March 19, (1976). Resided at 2508 Peabody St., born at Stenkjer, Norway and had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years. She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church. She is survived by one son, Lloyd Aasheim; two daughters, Mrs. Lilly Flugekvam, Miss Ruth Aasheim, both of Bellingham; two brothers, Ole Ryan of Minneapolis, Minn. and Magne Ryan of Tacoma, Wa., two sisters, Oline "Leana" Dokken of Nebr. and Julia Gronvold of Minneapolis, Minn. 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday March 24 at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

AASON, Carrie, age 89 of Bothell, former Bellingham resident died Wed. Jan. 30, 1980, in a Kirkland Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 14, 1890 in Sweden and came to the United States in 1903. She had resided in Bellingham for many years prior to moving to Bothell. Survived by 1 son, Floyd Aason of Freeland, Whidbey Island, and 1 sister, Ida Reed of Everson. She was preceded in death by a daughter Sylvia Daves on Dec. 31, 1979. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 2, at the Burlington Cemetery, with Pastor David Biles of the Burlington United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements by the Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington.

AASON, Christian Olaf, age 79, formerly a lifetime resident of this city, passed away in a Mt. Vernon Nursing Home Wednesday, July 6, (1966). Mr. Aason was a shingle weaver before retiring. Survivors are his widow, Carrie, city; a son, Victor Aason of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Pali, Honolulu, Hawaii; Mrs. Sylvia Daves of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Lue Sievi, city; Mrs. Jack Bates, Seattle; Mrs. Henry Everett, city; a brother, Henry of Burlington, and nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Pastor Obed L. G. Vold Friday, July 8 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.

AASON, Floyd "Vic" age 67, of 1070 E. Timber Lane, Freeland, WA passed away in Freeland Thurs., April 3rd, (1986). He was born in Bellingham July 3, 1918, he was raised in Bellingham graduating from Bellingham High School. A member of Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club and American Legion Post 141 of Freeland. Surviving are his wife, Doris Barr Aason of Freeland; sister-in-law, Bernice F. Nelson of Ferndale; brother-in-law, Cecil Barr of Ferndale; numerous nieces & nephews of Whatcom County. Graveside services will be at Greenacres Memorial Park Mon., April 7th, 2 p.m., with Mr. Jack Randall officiating. After interment family & friends to meet at home of Bernice Nelson, 2160 Brown Rd., Ferndale. Arrangements by Hedgcock-Visser Funeral Home, Langley, WA.

AASON, Mary S., age 87 years, 1936 Electric Avenue, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, October 25, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Aason had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-four years and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Henry Evertt and Mrs. Lue Sievi, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Jack Bates, Seattle; four sons, Peter and Melvin Aason, of Bellingham, Henry, of Anacortes, and Chris, of Seattle; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, October 26, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clarence Haugen, officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery. The following grandsons will act a basetbearers: Jack Sievi, John and Lee Everett, Dick Aason, Dale Larson and Fred Langford.

AASON, Melvin, age 52 years, who resided at a local hotel, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, (1952) of a sudden heart attack. He was a member of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44; the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites; the Veterans of Foreign Wars; the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union No. 2667, and a life member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 194. Mr. Aason is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lou Sievi, Bellingham; Mrs. H. W. Everett, Bellingham, Mrs. Jack Bates, Seattle; two brothers, Chris, Bellingham and Henry Aason, of Tacoma. Rev. James Wilson will officiate at funeral services Wednesday, November 5, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist Jerns Funeral Home, followed by the Masonic Ritualistic service of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

AASON, Peter, age 72 years, of 2610 Eldridge Avenue, passed away Saturday, March 1, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mr. Aason had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 48 years, and leaves to survive three brothers, Melvin and Chris, of Bellingham, and Henry, of Tacoma; also three sisters, Mrs. H. W. Everett, of Bellingham, Mrs. Lou Sievi, of Bellingham and Mrs. Jack Bates, of Seattle. Private funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 3, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist Jerns Funeral Home, with the Rev. Clarence Haugen officiating. Cremation.

ABBEY, Daniel L., 37, of 8643 Blaine Road, Blaine passed away April 25, 1993 at home from a heart attack. He was born Sept. 24, 1955 in Vancouver, B.C. to Howard and Darlene Howey Abbey and has been a local resident since 1970. Mr. Abbey graduated from Blaine High School and attended Whatcom Community College. He worked as a supervisor at the thermal reduction plant and enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Abbey of Ferndale; sister Shelley Abbey of Ferndale; brother Marlon and wife Laurie Aldridge of Ferndale; grandmother Phyllis Howey of Newport Beach, Calif.; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Abbey. A funeral service was held Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with Rex Watt officiating. A reception followed in Ferndale.

ABBOTT, Ada H., age 89, of 1011 High St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Sept. 9, (1960). Widow of the late Dr. Frederick B. Abbott, Mrs. Abbott was a retired instructor at W.W.C.E. and was in charge of the Industrial Arts Dept. from 1903 to 1916; was a member of the Lake Ave. Church in Pasadena, Calif. She is survived by a foster son, James Larrimore, of Great Neck, N.Y. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. W. Wheeler, Friday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment in Bay View Abbey.

ABBOTT, Ann M., age 66, of 4323 Sucia Dr., Ferndale, passed away Saturday, September 22, (1973). Mrs. Abbott is survived by her husband, Frank; 3 sisters and 1 brother in Ohio; a nephew, George Lyness of Vancouver, WA. Cremation was held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Sep 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ABBOTT, Betty Ann, age 75, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2004, peacefully at her son Mark's home in Lynden, surrounded by family. She was born September 1, 1928 in Bellingham to Harry and Minnie (Smith) VandeMark. Betty was married to Eldon Abbott for 54 years, and raised four children and six grandchildren. Her family were the most important people in her life, and she showed that every day of her life. She and Eldon will be remembered at the Mt. Baker Kidney Center as she was a dialysis patient for nine years, and always stopped and chatted with everyone there. Eldon had a pat on the back and a joke for each patient, along with the nurses. Special thanks and gratitude to the four doctors who run the Kidney Center, especially her Dr. Moss, who walked on water in her eyes. Betty was a beautiful and inspirational woman to us all. She beat cancer three different times and endured kidney dialysis for nine years, along with 31 surgeries in her life. Betty was a fighter to the very end. She was always trying to overcome and improve the situation with her health at that time.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and son Randy. Betty is survived by her husband, Eldon; daughter, Allison and Peter Svedin; sons, Mark and Charlotte Abbott, Jon and Lisa Abbott; grandchildren, Sherri Svedin, Ryan Svedin, Staci Svedin and Jake Jarvis, Alex Abbott, Amber Abbott, Erin Abbott; and special niece Kim Gibson. We rejoice that on Thursday, Jesus and Betty's deceased son, Randy, brought her home to heaven. Betty will be missed more than words can say. Eldon and Betty created such a strong knit family that loves and cares for each other. Their motto was "we're family!" Betty's influence on all of us will reflect in our lives forever. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m., at Greenacres Moles Funeral Home, with a gathering to follow at the home of her daughter Allison, 8664 Valley View Road, in Custer.
(From The Bellingham Herald, Sunday, April 25, 2004)

ABBOTT, Emilie M., age 76, of 211 Kentucky, passed away in a local hospital Friday, July 19, (1963) following an extended illness. Mrs. Abbott had been a resident for the past 46 years, was a member of the Church of Assumption, Altar Society, Legion of Mary, C.D.A., Women's Catholic Order of Foresters, Auxiliary member of VFW. She is survived by 2 sons, Weston J. and Wilbur J. both of Seattle; 2 daughters, Mrs. Georgine M. Nubgaard, Seattle; Mrs. Celia H. Hallman, Bremerton; 7 grandchildren; 6 brothers, Belda and Matt Bielenberg of Mt. Angel, Ore., Nick, Edwin and Herman of Genesee, Idaho; and Joseph of Union Town, Wn.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Helen Jutte, Tacoma; Miss Florence Bielenberg, Lewiston, Idaho; and Mrs. Agnes Reisenauer of Colton, Wn. Rosary will be said Monday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Tuesday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. within the Church of Assumption. Interment Greenacres.

ABBOTT, Edson Gilman - Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Lemley chapel in Sedro Woolley, for Edson Gilman Abbott, pioneer automobile dealer and motion picture exhibitor, who died in a Sedro Woolley hospital late Saturday (April 22, 11950). Born in 1865, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. Abbott was 84 at the time of his death. In 1889 he married Miss Ada Packard, after going to Marshalltown, Iowa. Miss Packard was the daughter of the Hon. Stephen Bennett Packard, Civil war governor of Louisiana, and consul for the U.S. to Liverpool, England. Mrs. Abbott and their son, Bennett, died during the 1918 influenza epidemic. Mr. Abbott went in 1898 to Alaska, where he spent three years in Nome, and constructed the first bank building there. He also operated a store and cafe across the street there from the well-known Tex Rickard. Residing after that period in Seattle, for 11 years, Mr. Abbott went to Port Angeles, where he was in the hotel business. Settling in Sedro Woolley in 1916, he became one of the first Chevrolet dealers on the Pacific Coast, and operated Sedro Woolley's Dream theater. A Mason, a Shriner and a former member of the Rotarians, Mr. Abbott is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Emma Abbott Ridgway, of Sedro Woolley; and a son Edson Abbott, of Anacortes. One sister resides in Everett and another in Portland. There also are five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The services Wednesday will be under the direction of the Rev. William Forbes, of Mount Vernon, and cremation will follow, at Washelli, Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Apr 1950) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ABBOTT, Frederick B., aged 76 years, passed away at the family home 513 High Street, Friday, March 2, (1945) following a three months' illness. Mr. Abbott had lived in Bellingham for the past ten years and was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ada Abbott; two brothers, Albert S. and Howard R. Abbott, of Providence, R. I., and two nieces in the East. His remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. A. O. Quall, Monday, March 5, at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Abbey.

ABBOTT, George W., age 88 years, of 211 Kentucky Street, passed away suddenly at a local hospital Thursday, Dec. 8, (1960). Mr. Abbott was a pioneer resident of this community, having resided here since 1887 and was a retired steam engineer. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Holy Names Society and the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 829. He is survived by his wife, Emilie M.; two sons, Weston J. and Wilbur J., both of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Georgine Nubgaard of Seattle and Mrs. Celia Hallman of Bremerton; seven grandchildren; one brother, Frank of Cle Elum, and one sister, Mrs. Emilie Richardson of Spokane. Rosary will be said Sunday, Dec. 11, immediately following 6 o'clock mass, within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem high mass will be sung Monday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

ABBOTT, Georgene M., age 69 of 2211 N. E. 135th Seattle, passed away Fri. May 1, (1981). Georgene had been a former resident of Bellingham and a member of the Laurel Grange. She leaves to survive 2 brothers, Weston & Wilbur Abbott both of Seattle; 1 sister, Cecilia Hallman of Bremerton; several nieces & nephews. Rosary will be said Mon. May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Tues. May 5 at 10 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres. [b. July 11, 1911 Spokane]

ABBOTT, Henry VanDervere, age 68, passed away suddenly at his residence Fri. Nov. 28, (1986). He was the beloved husband of Alice; father of Ronald & wife Arlyne Abbott of Bellingham, Dan Abbott of Arlington, Virginia, Richard & wife Margie Abbott of Bellingham, William & wife Marilyn Abbott of Ferndale, James & wife Diann Abbott of Sand Point, Idaho, Shirley & husband Jim Ableman of Bellingham; 13 grandchildren. He was a lifetime resident of the community; retired a the age of 63 from Imperial Construction in Bellingham in 1980. He and his wife spent the last 3 years traveling in Arizona extensively. Graveside services will be Tues. Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery with Paul Elvig officiating. Services are under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home. [b. Dec. 12, 1917; m. July 9, 1937]

ABBOTT, Jean, age 79, of 2800 Patton St., passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, July 18, (1959). Mrs. Abbott had been an 18-year resident of this community, was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a member and past worthy matron of Phalathea Chapter, O.E.S. of Bremerton. Surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Annie Gibson of Bellingham and Mrs. Clair Plaxton of Abbotsford, B. C. Private services were conducted from the Jones Funeral Home Tuesday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Calvin Moore officiating. Cremation.

ABBOTT, John Wilson, Sr., age 72, 2111 Franklin St., passed away at home Wednesday, December 8, (1965). A 29-year resident of this city, Mr. Abbott was a heavy equipment operator for the State Highway Dept. before retiring and was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his widow, Verva; five sons, Dwain W. of Portland, and Vernon L., Eldon A., John W. Jr. and Gene L., all of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Jacqueline Pazaski of Lynden, and Mrs. Mary A. Conley of Flint, Mich.; also sixteen grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Donovan E. McVicker Friday, December 10 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

ABBOTT, Keith A., age 53, of Bellevue, passed away Jan. 4, 1977. He is survived by his wife, Susan of Bellevue; two daughters, Catherine and Mary both of Bellevue; a brother, Allison Abbott of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Church of The Resurrection, Bellevue, WA under the direction of Green Sunset Hill Funeral Chapel, Bellevue, WA.

ABBOTT, Larry B., age 59, passed away Aug. 14, 1981 in Indio, Calif. He was a WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Born Feb. 13, 1922 in Parkers Prairie, Minn. He is survived by his wife Margaret Abbott of Palm Desert home; 1 son, John Abbott; 2 brothers, Charles Abbott & Roger Martenson, numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be conducted at the Fitzhenry Funeral Home Chapel, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Desert Memorial Park in Palm Springs.

ABBOTT, Lora E., age 84, passed away at 1817 Knox Street Thursday, April 3, (1947). Mrs. Abbott had been a resident of this community for the past forty years and was a member of the Methodist Church in Elgin, Ill., and taught school in Elgin and Chicago, Illinois and also Big Bend, Wash. Surviving relatives are three step-sons, George Abbott, of Bellingham, Earl Perkins, of Lynden, and Frank Abbott, of Enumclaw; one step-daughter, Mrs. Emma Richardson, of Spokane, and thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Roy L. Smith, Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Centralia Cemetery.

ABBOTT, Marie, age 79, of Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, November 27, (1947). Mrs. Abbott had been a resident of this community for the past five years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are one sister, Mrs. Jennie Ferguson, of River Edge, New Jersey. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Alyexander P. Aiton, Saturday, November 29, at 4:30 p.m. Cremation.

ABBOTT, Nellie Henrietta, age 78, of 606 Garden Street, passed away at her home Saturday, September 2, (1950) following a lingering illness. Miss Abbott had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years, she was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the P. L. F., Monday club, Eastern Star and the P. E. O. She was head of knitting at the Red Cross and former County superintendent of schools. Surviving relatives include a brother, W. H. Abbott; two nephews, Waddington E. Abbott and Keith Anson Abbott, and a niece, Miss Allison Abbott, all of Bellingham, and a niece, Mrs. Helen Waddington Paybor of Long Beach, Calif. Private services will be conducted at the home Tuesday, September 5, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Robert Webb officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

ABBOTT, Robert David, age 87, of 2005 Eldridge Avenue, passed away at the family home, Thursday, Jan. 12, (1956) following a lingering illness. Mr. Abbott had resided in Bellingham for the past 15 years and was a retired railroad engineer. He is survived by one son, David Aleen [Allen?] of Eugene, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. Bernice Frank, and Mrs. Helen Frank of city, and Mrs. Gladys Frank of La Jolla, Calif.; four grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph of Anaheim, Calif., and Ross of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Zora Larama of Anaheim, Calif. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at Washelli Evergreen Cemetery, Seattle.

ABBOTT, Robert S., age 77, of Blaine, passed away suddenly at his home, Thursday, March 2, (1950). Mr. Abbott had been a resident of Blaine for the past 26 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Effie Bell Abbott; three daughters, Mrs. Majel Bliss, of Sacramento, Mrs. Maude Marx, of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Jessie McGinnis, of Blaine; three sons, Purl, of Phoenix, Ariz., Ansel, of Prescott; Mich and Joe, of Blaine; a sister, Mrs. Emma Bellingar, of Ferndale; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 6, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Rev. J. V. Rennells officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.

ABBOTT, Ruth, 91, a resident of Burlington died on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Skagit Valley Hospital. Born May 26, 1912 in New Rockford, ND, she was a daughter of Herman and Randi Hallquist. In the early 1940's the family moved out of the Seattle area, and in 1990 she moved to Burlington. Survivors include one son, Roger Hintgen of Burlington; one brother, Lawerence Hallquist of Seattle; one grandchild, Christopher Hintgen of Bellingham; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Sadie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Hintgen in 1955; her husband, Bernard Abbott in 1996; and granddaughter, Kelly Hintgen in 1983. Private interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements are under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Burlington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Feb 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ABBOTT, Verva M., age 71 of 2111 Franklin St., passed away Thursday, April 15, (1976). Mrs. Abbott was a 41 year resident of this community and a member of Garden Street Methodist Church and was retired laundry clerk at Cascade Laundry. Surviving 5 sons, Dwain of Milwaukie, Ore., Eldon, Gene, Vernon and John, all City; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jacqueline Pazaski, City, Mrs. Mary Conley, Flint, Michigan; 2 brothers, Don Clevenger, City, Wilfred Clevenger of Anacortes; 2 sisters, Mrs. Velma Mills, City, Mrs. Pearl Hoyer, Caldwell, Idaho; 19 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services were conducted Friday, April 16 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiated. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

ABBOTT, William E., aged 96 years, passed away at the family residence, 606 Garden Street, Saturday, February 27, (1943). Mr. Abbott had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fifty years, was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and of Bellingham Bay Lodge, No. 44 F. & A. M. He was a retired insurance agent. Surviving relatives include one son, W. H. Abbott, Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Abbott Smith, Long Beach, Calif., and Miss Nellie Abbott at home; one granddaughter, Mrs. Helen Waddington Smith, Long Beach, Calif.; three grandsons, Lt. Waddington Abbott, U. S. Air Corps, Austin, Texas; Allison Abbott, Bellingham and Pvt. Keith Abbott, Fort Lewis, Wash. Private funeral services were held at the residence Monday, March 1, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Canon E. B. Smith of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with ritualistic services of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F. & A. M. Interment followed in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home.

ABEL, Aleatha Pearl, age 93, who resided at 702 32nd St., B'ham passed away Tues., May 14th, (1985) in a local nursing home. She had been a resident of Whatcom County for 75 years & was a member of the Laurel Community Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carol June & her husband Earle Dennis of Bellingham; granddaughter, Linda Dennis of Olympia; 2 sisters-in-law, Esther Jeffers of Lynden & Evie Jeffers of Nebraska. Preceding her in death were her husband Laurence in 1970 & son Ivan in 1962. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 17th at 2 p.m. in the Laurel Community Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Blades officiating. Private family interment will precede at Woodlawn Cemetery. Services under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

ABEL, Elsie I., age 90 of Lynden passed away July 12, 1989. She was born Dec. 11, 1899 in MO & had lived in the Laurel area for the past 50 yrs. She was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church, had been a nurse & enjoyed reading the Bible & Bible history. She is survived by a brother Richard & wife Laura Pruitt of Dayton, WA & her very close friend Hazel Williams. Visitation will be Sat. from 9-12 noon. Burial will be at the Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, WA. Arrangements under the direction of Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.

ABEL, Elvera Louise, age 10 years, 1910 J Street, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, November 7, (1947) after an illness of three weeks. Elvera attended Sunday school at the Christian Missionary Alliance church and was a pupil at Roeder school in the fourth grade. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Abel; three little sisters, Phyllis, Darlene and Beverly; two grandmothers, Mrs. Ruth Abel and Mrs. Laura Howe, all of Bellingham; also numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home, Tuesday, November 11, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Everett Montgomery officiating, followed by interment in Lynden cemetery.

ABEL, Ivan Lee, age 28, of 915 Cherry Street, Seattle, passed away following an accident Tuesday, Jan. 23, (1962). Mr. Abel had resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence R. Abel at 1817 Laurel Rd.; had graduated from the Meridian High School in 1952 and entered the Air Force, having served in the Korean conflict. Upon his discharge from the Air Force in 1956, Mr. Abel attended W. W. S. C. from which he graduated in 1960, and for the past year and one-half had been employed as an inspector for the United States Food and Drug Administration in Seattle. He was a member of the Laurel Baptist Church, and leaves to survive, other than his parents, one sister, Mrs. Carol J. Dennis of 1850 Smith Rd. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Wendell Harder, Friday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

ABEL, Joel, age 88, formerly of Route 1, Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, February 27, (1946) at Dayton, Wash. Previous to his residence in Dayton, Mr. Abel had resided in this community for 21 years and had been a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving relatives are five sons, Same and Reade, of Dale, Ore., Claude, of Dayton, Wash., Julius, of Baker, Ore., and Elmer, formerly of California; also thirteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one brother, James, of Central Point, Oregon. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Saturday, March 2, at 3 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery where interment will be made.

ABEL, Leo Vernon, age 84 of Sehome Park Care Center passed away Sat. Aug. 5, 1989 at a local hospital. He was born Oct. 4, 1904 in York, N.D. and had been a resident of Whatcom Co. since 1924. Mr. Abel was a member of the B'ham Elks Lodge No. 194. He is survived by his sister Mrs. Clarice Brown of B'ham and her husband Wesley; nephew Robert W. Brown and his wife Marilyn of Seattle; cousin Richard Aamot of B'ham; and numerous other cousins. A ritualistic service will be held by the officers of the Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194 on Thurs., Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel.

ABEL, Luwana, age 13 years, 2300 Pacific Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, November 16, (1948) after an illness of three days. Luwana was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church and Sunday school and was a pupil in the Whatcom Junior high school. Surviving relatives include her mother, Mrs. Mabel Rogers, her step-father, Mr. Allen Rogers; one sister, Loretta Jean and brother, Gary, both at home; three grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Rudolph Streubel, of Bellingham, and Mr. Claude Abel, Dayton, Wash.; also numerous other relatives. Private funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Friday, November 19, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ralph S. Lawrence officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery. Active casket bearers: Adrian Willett, Johnny Sternhagen, Willard Bix, Henry Myers, Mervin Parker and Ervin Demert. Honorary casket bearers: Norman, Lloyd, Elmer and Leonard Streubel, Donald Coss and Willy Clevenger.

ABEL, Margaret Marie, age 31, of 4713 Adlerson Rd., Blaine, passed away Thursday, June 16, (1977). Mrs. Abel had been a life time resident of Whatcom Co. and was employed by Temco. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Roberson of Bellingham; 4 children, Victor Whalen, Gary Abel, Christine and Kathy Abel all at home; 2 brothers, Seth Roberson of Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane and David Baunach of Everett; 1 sister, Sarah Griffin of Bellingham; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Robert E. Johnson, Mon., June 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow at Greenacres Crematory.

ABEL, Marion P. of Bellingham died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, at a local nursing home. She was 72. Born July 29, 1922, to George and Agnes Leonard Abel in Gloversville, N.Y., she had lived in Bellingham since 1953. Survivors include son Daniel Hallenbeck of Bellingham; daughter Nancy Lynn Weitzel of Wenatchee; brother Edward Abel of Broadalbin, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. At her request, there will be no service. Arrangements are Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

ABEL, Ruth A., age 90 of 700 32nd St. (Sehome Convalescent Center) passed away Tues. Aug. 26, 1980. A resident of Whatcom County for 65 years she is survived by 1 son, Robert H. Abel of Packwood, WA; 2 daughters, Mrs. June Graham, City and Mrs. Nellie Campbell of Tacoma; 9 grandchildren and 1 adopted grandson, John Heathfield of City; 17 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Fri. Aug. 29 1 p.m. at Lynden Cemetery with Rev. Maynard Oss officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ABEL, Ruth M., age 96 of 1530 James St. passed away Thursday January 1, (1976). Mrs. Abel had resided in this community for 50 years. Surviving 1 son, Leo, 1 daughter, Mrs. Clarice Brown, both city. 1 grandchild. Cremation services were held. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ABELA, Charles R. - Private graveside services for Charles R. Abela, 62, Rialto, Calif., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Abela died March 15 in Loma Linda, Calif. He left the Bellingham area about 14 years ago. He was born on Jan. 26, 1924, in Detroit. He was the owner of Abela Trucking, a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in California and a retired member of the Teamsters union. Survivors include his wife, Teresa of the family home; seven sons, Anthony of Texas, Robert Gruwell of Missouri, and Charles L., Martin L., Jeff Gruwell, Gregory Gruwell and Brian Gruwell of California; two brothers, Frank of 108 Bayside Place and Sam of California; one sister, Virginia M. Childers of Everson; 15 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

ABERG, John A., age 88, of 2501 Huron St., passed away Wed., April 7, (1976). He had been a life time resident of this community and a World War I, U.S. Army Veteran. Surviving wife, Josephine; one daughter, Mrs. Sally Dodd of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, James, Jerry and Jodi Dodd all of Bellingham. Graveside services Friday, April 9 at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Jerry Back officiating. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier.

ABERG, Josephine, age 84 of 2501 Huron St., passed away Monday, Nov. 28, (1977). Mrs. Aberg was a life time resident of this community. Surviving 1 daughter, Mrs. Sally Dodd, City; 1 sister, Mrs. Anna Penroy, City; 3 grandchildren, James, Jerry and Jodi Dodd, all City. Services Wed., Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Rev. Elwin Paulson officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ABERNETHY, Adelbert C., age 62, of 1213 Garden St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, November 15, (1956). Mr. Abernethy had been a resident of this community the past 49 years, was a member of the B.P.O.E., Lodge No. 194; Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, and the 40 et 8. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Sunny Lou Jewett of Bellingham; two grandchildren, Jolene and Donnie Jewett of this city; brother, Bert Abernethy of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Leota Tischer of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Clarissa Henderson of Los Angeles, Calif., and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Mrs. Ida Bediker and officers of the American Legion, Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Cremation will follow.

ABERNETHY, Edna R., aged 81 years, 219 Commercial Street, beloved mother of Mrs. Lillie M. Belka, passed away Friday afternoon, September 8, (1939) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Abernethy had resided in Bellingham for the past three years and was a member of the First Christian Church of Centralia. She leaves to survive, aside from Mrs. Belka, a daughter, Mrs. Florence Smith, Verdigre, Neb. and a sister, Mrs. Clara Cox, Colridge, Neb.; also eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Monday, September 11, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Myron Willard, assistant pastor of the First Christian Church officiating, followed by cremation.

ABERNETHY, Marion G., age 88, of 1213 Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, November 5, (1952). Mr. Abernethy had resided here for the past 45 years, was a member of the Michigan Club, and was a retired logger. He is survived by two sons, A. C. Abernethy, of this city, and Bert Abernethy, of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Leota Tischer, of Portland, and Mrs. Clarissa Henderson, of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private Christian Scientist services were read Friday, November 7, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Cremation.

ABEY, John Anderson, age 67, of 6455 Old Guide Road, Lynden, passed away in the family home Wed., Aug. 22, (1979). Mr. Abey was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and was a retired draftsman designer. He leaves to survive his wife, Margaret at the family home; 2 daughters, Sylvia Rouse of Portland and Margaret Diffee, Bellingham; 4 granddaughters. Memorial services will be held Fri., Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father Harold Lawrence officiating under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

ABITIA, Alfonso - A memorial service for Alfonso Abitia of Lynden will be at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Gary Southerton officiating. Mr. Abitia is believed to have died in the Nooksack River after disappearing on Saturday, Feb 18, 1995. He was 34. Born Aug 5, 1960, to Jim and Virginia Abitia in Bellingham, he graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1978. He married Melanie Taubenheim on March 22, 1980 in Lynden. Mr. Abitia worked at Hinton GM-Nissan in Lynden. He enjoyed working on cars, playing ball and cribbage and was involved in his daughters' activities. Survivors include his wife and daughters Kathi Abitia and Kristi Abitia, all of the family home; his parents of Lynden; grandmother Rachel Abitia of Sumas; brothers Fernando Abitia of Nooksack, Jim Abitia of Everson and Ray Abitia of Lynden; sisters Irene Lagerwey and Rosie Abitia, both of Lynden, Elizabeth Alton of Sumas and Josephine White of Sedro-Woolley; and numerous other relatives.
From The Bellingham Herald 18 Mar 1995)

ABITIA, Raymond, age 77, of Sumas, died suddenly on Sunday, November 27, (1983); recitation of Holy Rosary will be held on Wednesday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden; followed by Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's with Fr. Patrick Keaty, celebrant. Burial will follow in Sumas Cemetery. Mr. Abitia, who was a retired farm laborer, was born on August 31, 1907 in El Paso, Texas and moved to Whatcom County from Toppenish in 1952. A member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church he had been employed for many years by Vernon Loreen and the Nordlund Brothers. He was married to Rachel Alvarado in Syracuse, Kansas on September 27, 1930. He is survived by his wife Rachel; five sons, James and wife Virginia of Ferndale, Fred and wife Gladys of Bellingham, Raymond Jr. and wife Esther of Sumas, Carl and wife Maureen of Sumas and Joseph at home; seven daughters, Mrs. Virginia and husband Richard Pickard and Mrs. Dora and husband Pascual Zapien, all of Sumas, Mrs. Penny and husband Jan Jorgenson of Gooseberry Point, Mrs. Rose and husband Donald Holmstrom of Everson, Mrs. Lucy and husband Manuel Zapien of Toppenish, Mrs. Mary and husband Tom Horn of Ferndale and Mrs. Sue and husband Mike Smith also of Everson; forty-two grand and twenty great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Benito of Lamar, Colorado and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

ABLEMAN, Exzilda M., age 75 of 6054 Medcalf Road, Bellingham passed away Friday, December 17, 1982. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse; began nursing 49 years ago at St. Luke's Hospital. She was past president of LPN Association; was active with the Laurel Baptist Church; was preceded in death by her husband, James in 1968. Survivors are 2 sons, James of Bellingham; Robert of Bremerton; 3 daughters, Lorraine Finet of Everson; Janet Bland of Lynden; Mary Nivins of Everson; brother, Jack Richardson of North Dakota; 2 sisters, Mabel Giesert of Port Orchard; Thelma Dunn of Seattle; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Services will be Monday, December 20 at 11 a.m. at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ben Pruett officiating. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery.

ABLEMAN, Frank E., age 76, of 1115 Medcalf Road, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, April 18, (1946). Mr. Ableman had been a resident of this community for the past six years. Surviving relatives are one son, James W. Ableman, of Laurel; six daughters, Mrs. Louis Olson, of Aquadell, Sas., Canada, Mrs. Benton R. Beach, of Bellingham, Mrs. George Dougherty, of Falls City, Ore., Mrs. James Morrell, of Buffalo, N. D., Mrs. Mable Matthiensen, of Fargo, N. D., and Mrs. Frank Mudge, of Little Falls, Minn.; also 32 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Arthur, of Truman, Minn., and six sisters in the East. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be held by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun Tuesday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Bay View.

ABRAHAMS, Alfred, age 79, of 708 State St., passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, Nov. 29, (1958). Mr. Abrahams had resided in this community for many years, was a retired longshoreman, and was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A. M. and the Sailor's Union of the Pacific. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Morgan, of Cody, Wyo. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. James B. Hughes and officers of the Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A. M., Thursday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bayview.

ABRAHAMSE, Jennie, age 87, formerly of 708 W. Grover St., Lynden passed away Mon., April 3, 1989 in a Lynden rest home. Memorial services for Jennie will be Mon., April 10 at 11 a.m. at the Faith Reformed Church in Lynden with Reverend Dick Vriesman officiating. The burial will proceed at 10:15 at Monumenta Cemetery. She was born in Nyverdal, The Netherlands on March 18, 1902 to Rense & Aaltje Nyhoff. At the age of 3 she immigrated to Alberta, Canada. Lynden has been her home for the past 40 years. In 1933 she married C. J. (Neal) Abrahamse who preceded her in death in 1970. Jennie loved flowers & did handiwork & serving at Faith Reform Church where she was a member. She is survived by 3 daughters, Cornelia Dykstra, & husband Gerrit of Lynden, Maurine Lautenbach & husband Jake of Portland, OR & Alice & husband Merwin Van Doornik of Holland, MI; 2 brothers, Herman Nyhoff & wife Barbara of Lynden, and Bert Nyhoff of Lethbridge, Alberta; 4 sisters, Mary RonHaar of Kirkland, WA, Fannie Warmink of Monarch, Alberta, Alice Little of Lethbridge, Alberta & Dennie Nutkins of Chilliwack, B. C. & 9 grandsons. Visitatin will be today, 12-9 p.m., Saturday 9-9 p.m. & Sunday 1-9 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home.

ABRAHAMSEN, Albert A., age 69, of Doe Bay, WA passed away Weds. Jan. 3, 1979. Mr. Abrahamsen had been a deep sea diver operating out of Alaska & B'ham. A WWII Army Veteran, member of the American Legion & had been a resident of B'ham. for 17 yrs. He is survived by a brother, Harry of city; 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Golithon of Olga, WA & Miss Clara Abrahamsen of Doe Bay, WA; cousin, Mrs. Alice Jensen of Doe Bay, WA; 2 step-sons, John Mitchell of CA & Leo Mitchell of Seattle. Memorial service Tues. Jan. 9th at 3 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium.

ABRAHAMSEN, Hans Martin, age 79, of Doe Bay, Orcas Island, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, April 1, (1956). Mr. Abrahamsen had resided on Orcas Island for many years, was a retired sailor, and a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Clara Matilda Abrahamsen at home; two sons, Albert and Harry of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Golithon of Olga, Orcas Island, and Miss Clara Abrahamsen of Doe Bay; two grandchildren; one brother, Emil Abrahamsen of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where private services were conducted Tuesday, April 3, at 2 p.m., followed by cremation.

ABRAHAMSEN, Harry E. - Memorial services for Harry E. Abrahamsen, age 73 of 1910 Fairhaven Ave. will be Sat. June 20, 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Abrahamsen died Tues. June 16, 1981. He is survived by his wife Wilma; 2 sons, Norman Abrahamsen of Seattle & Albert Abrahamsen of Buckley, Wash.; 1 daughter Harilyn Selle of Seattle; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 sisters, Helen Golithon & Clara Abrahamsen both of Olga, Wash. & 1 cousin, Alice Jensen of Doe Bay, Wash. A resident of this community for the past 55 years, he was a diver & a divers Tender in Washington & Alaska for many years with his brother, Al Abrahamsen. He was former owner-operator of Selective Logging Co. of East Sound; former owner-operator of H & W Reef Net Gears of Coal Point, Orcas Island & a member of the Reef Net Fishing Association. [b. Sept. 25, 1907 Doe Bay, Orcas Island]

ABRAM, Frank K., age 77, passed away Jan. 18, 1990, in a Bellingham nursing home. He was born Oct. 9, 1912, in Yale, Kansas, a son of Frank and Anna Abram. He grew up in Buffalow, Wyoming, and moved to Washington in 1941. He worked for a lumber mill in Van Zandt until he joined the U. S. Army in 1944. His military career included service in the 870th Field Artillery in northern Europe until his discharge in 1946. Before retirement he was engaged in mink ranching. A funeral service was held in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. with Mr. Harlan Navis officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Frank is survived by his three sisters, Anna Mathison of Vacaville, Calif., Mary Mathison of Bellingham and Louise Bouma of Lynden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements and services were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

ABRAM(S), Rudolph A., age 81 of 1717 Mt. Baker Hiway passed away March 18, (1976). A retired construction superintendent he was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and a resident of this community for the past 12 years, having moved to Bellingham from Cleveland, Ohio in 1964. Surviving wife, Hanna; 1 daughter, Mrs. Betty Benson of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Graveside services Monday, March 22, 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Mr. Bob Hunt officiating. Memorial services Monday, March 22, 7 p.m. Kingdom Hall. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ABRAMS, Curtis E., age 83, of 506 Garden St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Aug. 28, (1958). Mr. Abrams had resided in this community for the past 54 years; had been associated with the law firm of Abrams, McCush & Rinker; was a member of the Washington State Bar Assn.; a member of the Whatcom County Bar Assn.; was a member of the Hobby Club; was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M. and a 33 Degree member of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Gilmer G. Weston of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Mrs. John Rayfield and Gilmer Gratton Weston Jr., also of Atlanta, Ga.; also great grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where Rose Croix services will be conducted by the officers of the Rose Croix of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10:30 a.m. Committal services will follow, Fr. W. Robert Webb officiating. Cremation.

ABRAMS, Hanna R. - Private family service will be held for Hanna R. Abrams, age 79, of 1717 Mt. Baker Hiway. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Abram passed away Sat. Dec. 31, 1983. A resident of Whatcom County for the past 20 years, Mrs. Abram was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and had been active in her faith for over 40 years. She is survived by 1 son, Arthur & wife Ingrid Abram of Cleveland, Ohio; 1 daughter, Betty & husband Rooney Benson of City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Stitch of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Lydia Sauer of Orlando, Florida; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 6, 1904; m. Rudolph A.]

ABRAMS, Llewellyne Chapman, age 83 years, and for 43 years affectionately known as Louie, passed away at a local hospital Friday, Feb. 16, (1951). From 1916 to 1932 she was deputy comptroller for the city of Bellingham, a member of Chapter AP, P.E.O., and a past State President of the sisterhood; also a member of the Soroptimist Club. Her survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John B. Miley, New York, N. Y.; brother-in-law, Curtis E. Abrams, Bellingham, one half-brother, Ernest M. Daniels, Cincinnati, O.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Ronald Niven and Mrs. Logan Hunter, Los Angeles, Calif. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation. Honorary casketbearers are George McCush, Bruce T. rinker, Harry C. Heal, William I. Carter, William T. Wetherell and R. L. Barr.

ABRAMS, Margaret Ellen, former Bellingham resident, died Nov. 8, 1978 in Everett. Born March 30, 1896 in Lebanon, Ore. Survivors include husband, Richard, children Mary Margaret Haskell, Richard & Robert Abrams, 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday in the Chapel of Challacombe, Fickle & Precht.

ABRAMS, Nova V., age 68 of 6657 Church Road, Ferndale, passed away at home Friday, November 19, 1982. Mrs. Abrams had been a resident of the Ferndale community since 1944 and had raised & groomed French Poodles for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Cecil of Ferndale; 1 daughter, Mary Foster of Ferndale; 1 brother, Jake Hanger of Van Buren, Missouri; 4 sisters, Lena Matteson of Columbia, Missouri; Ruth Dodson of Lynden; Dorothy Clark of Burlington; Neva Barr of Olympia; 1 sister-in-law Sarah Hanger of Bellingham; 1 grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Wilfred Gunderson, Monday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. April 23, 1914 Van Buren, MO]

ABRIEL, Joseph Francis, age 51, resided at Black Mt. Ranch, passed away suddenly Sun. July 11th, (1976). Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth, one son, Roger, one daughter, Connie Band all reside in Vancouver, B.C. Family funeral services will be held. Cremation. Under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

ABSHIRE, David Leslie passed away at his home on October 13, 2004. He was born in Bellingham on December 5, 1908, to Ike and Mary Abshire. He attended grade school and high school in Bellingham and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Economics. He was employed by the Association of Pacific Fisheries. In 1934 he married Inez L. Swanson. He joined the U.S. Army in 1935 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant. The Army assigned him to the California QM Depot in Oakland and he was placed in charge of the Salmon pack, allocating what was needed to the armed forces. He was a Captain at that time. Next, the depot assigned him as Director of Supply at the Tracy, CA QM Depot. This was a large depot, 2 large steam RR engines, a meralling yard, 14 huge 4 section warehouses handling QM supplies needed for the South Pacific. He was now a Major. Later he was sent to Korea, assigned to the Capital Building in Seoul as chief of the commerce department. He was now a Lieutenant Colonel. He left the active duty December 30, 1947 and joined the reserves. Needing a job, he joined his father in the real estate, insurance and loan firm of "Abshire's" started in June of 1922 and became a real estate broker. His father passed away in 1956 and he took over the business and operated it successfully for many years. He was a member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, American Legion, VFW, BPO Elks and the Chamber of Commerce. He was also president of the Realtors, Insurance Agents and Reserve Officers Association. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Inez, in 1993. He is survived by his daughter Susan Abshire-Eelkema, three grandchildren, Tony, Colby and wife Elena, Marcia Abshire, and two great grandchildren, Rebecca and Noelle Abshire. He was a loving, caring and generous father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Special thanks to everyone at Hospice, especially Barb and Cynthia for all their hard work and help. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 2004)

ABSHIRE, Inez L. of 505 Bayside Road died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1993. At her request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. She was born in Superior, Wis., and moved to Whatcom County in 1925. She was registrar at Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University. She married Leslie Abshire of Bellingham in Oakland, Calif., in 1934. Her husband was an Army officer and she resettled the family in Bellingham in 1943. He left the military in 1947 and they both worked in the family business, Abshire's Realty. She was the accountant and office manager. Mrs. Abshire was a member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club and the Bellingham Riding Club. She owned horses for many years, was an avid golfer, card player, enjoyed gardening and was actively involved in many social events at the country club. She enjoyed interior decorating, designed her own home, helped her daughter redesign hers, and helped with decorating the country club. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughter Susan Eelkema of Bellingham; brother Boyd Swanson of Seattle; three grandchildren Tony Eelkema, Colby Eelkema, and Marci Eelkema, all of Bellingham; two nieces in Seattle; and two nieces in Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

ABSHIRE, Isaac Perry, age 77 years, of 3256 Bennett Ave., passed away suddenly Monday, Sept. 17, (1956) following a short illness. Mr. Abshire had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 51 years and was a prominent realtor and owner of the Abshire Realty Co. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. No. 194, Odd Fellows Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, and of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a past president of the Bellingham Real Estate Board, and the Birchwood Garden Club. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary E.; one son, D. Leslie Abshire; one granddaughter, Susan Jane, all of Bellingham; one brother Peter Abshire, of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Maza Clark of Oakland, Calif.; one nephew, Vern Jeffries, of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 20, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral home with the Rev. James B. Hughes, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment Bay View.

ACKARET, Mary Elizabeth - A memorial service for Mary Elizabeth Ackaret, formerly of Lummi Island and Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stillaguamish Apartments, Apt. 1, in Smokey Point. Services were held Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home, followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Ms. Ackaret of Arlington died Saturday, March 19, 1994, at her home. She was 73. Born April 29, 1920, to Roy and Rue Ennis on Lummi Island, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1938. A member of Advent Christian Church, she worked as a nanny in Washington, Florida and Alaska. Survivors include brother William Ennis of Everett and numerous other relatives.

ACKERMAN, Edward Eugene, 56, a resident of Olympia, died of cancer Thursday, Jan. 19, 1989, in Puget Sound Health Care Center, Olympia. He was born March 4, 1932, to Harry E. and Anne (Brun) Ackelson in Seattle, where he attended schools. He came to Olympia in 1948, and in 1950 he was graduated from Olympia High School. He later lived in Portland, Ore., and Kent, and returned to Olympia six years ago. He was employed by the Pay 'n Pak Corp. for the last six years as a corporate buyer. His life was devoted to the lumber business, according to his family. He enjoyed golf, traveling, fishing and baseball. Surviving are three sons, Steve, Olympia, David, Hillsboro, Ore., and Larry, Bellingham; a daughter, Julie McMartin, Portland, Ore.; his mother, Anne Sumner, in Bellingham; his father in Grays Harbor; also nine grandchildren. The funeral service for Mr. Ackelson (sic) will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in Mills and Mills chapel. Burial will follow in Masonic Memorial Park, Tumwater.

ACKERMAN, Floyd Leonard, age 60, of 1822 Ellis Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, December 16, (1954) following an extended illness. Mr. Ackerman had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 45 years and was an employe of the Bellingham Labor Temple. He was a member of the Building Service Union, Furniture Workers Union. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Ackerman; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Johnson and Mrs. Alice Brown, both of this city; one son Fred of Oceano, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Wilfred I. and Glen E., both of Bellingham. One sister, Mrs. Vera L. Smith of Seattle. Many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 21, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey H. Larson, pastor of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

ACKERMAN, Fred M. & Floyd - Joint services will be held Tuesday for a father and son who lost their lives in a fishing boat accident in Georgia Strait. Services for Fred M. Ackerman, 58, Atascadero, Calif., and Floyd Ackerman, 30, 2442 Loomis Trail Road, with be conducted by the Rev. Hugh Cantelon at 1 p.m. at Westford's Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Fred Ackerman, a longtime resident of Bellingham, was a retired Firestone Tire Co. employe and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his widow, Julie, at home; four sons, John of Fresno, Vernon in the U.S. Army in Germany, Fred Jr. of Atascadero, and Robert at home; a daughter, Carol Lynn Ackermn, at home; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Ackerman of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Martin and Mrs. Vera Johnson of Bellingham and eight grandchildren. A resident of Whatcom County for the past four years, Floyd Ackerman was a Vietnam veteran and formerly employed by Intalco. Besides his mother, brothers and sister, he is survived by his widow, Alice, and two children, Fred and Wanda, all at home, as well as his grandmothers, Mrs. Myrtle Ackerman of Bellingham and Mrs. Elma Edmunson of Paso Robles, Calif. [d. May 25, 1972]

ACKERMAN, Glenn E., age 70, of 1470 King St., passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, Feb. 28, (1960). Mr. Ackerman had resided in Whatcom County for the past 45 years; was a retired mechanic, having been employed by the Meridian School District for many years. Survivors are his widow, Martha E., at home; three sons, James A., of Nooksack, Harold W. and Wilfred L., both of Seattle; one step-son, Ernest N. Rayment, of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Glenna E. Braune, of Nooksack, Mrs. Mary L. Yeoman and Mrs. Mildred M. Robinson, both of Bellingham; 13 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vera Smith, of Seattle; one brother, W. I. Ackerman, of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Norvil S. Richardson, Wednesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

ACKERMAN, Harold, 70, of 5472 Shilshole N. W., Seattle, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1992 at Ballard Hospital. Born and raised in Bellingham, he moved to Seattle thirty years ago. He is a former Teamster with Local 174, Seattle, was an outdoorsman and enjoyed the Ballard Locks and it's Sea Lions. Surviving is a son Harold Ackerman Jr., of Ferndale, daughters Brenda Hawley and Norma Bullock, both of Bellingham, sisters Glenna Vollmer of Battle Ground, WA and Mildred Robinson of Bellingham, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 30, 1992 at 3:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Arrangements and services provided by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

ACKERMAN, James A. of 511 W. 1st St., Nooksack, passed away on June 30, 1989, at the age of 70. He was a former employee of Darigold for 35 yrs & was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Preceded in death was his wife Lillian "Babe". He leaves to survive one son, James and wife Lorna, of Nooksack; one daughter, Lynda and husband Gene Moore, of Bremerton; one brother, Harold Ackerman, of Seattle; two sisters, Mildred and husband Al Robinson, of B'ham, Glenna and husband Bill Vollmer, of Battleground, WA; four grandchildren, Tom and Travis Ackerman of Nooksack, Vickie Moore of B'ham, Ron and Beth Moore of USAF; one great granddaughter, Alaina Moore of Texas; numerous nieces & nephews. Mr. Ackerman was a member of the Advent Christian Church of Nooksack, retired from the Teamsters Local 231, and belonged to the Hopewell Grange. Memorials may be made to the Pioneer Athletic Club. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 5th at 1 p.m. in the Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating; interment Nooksack Cemetery. [b. Nov. 13, 1918 B'ham WA]

ACKERMAN, Lillian G. "Babe", age 67, of 511 W. 1st St., Nooksack, passed away in Bellingham Fri., Oct. 2, 1987. She was born Feb. 27, 1920 and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Nooksack and the Hopewell Grange. She was married to her husband James in Lynden Oct. 19, 1940. She is survived by her husband, James; son, Jim & wife Lorna of Nooksack; daughter, Mrs. Lynda & husband Gene Moore of Bremerton; 3 grandsons, Ron Moore of U.S. Air Force Base in Chicksands, England, Tom & Travis Ackerman of Nooksack; granddaughter, Mrs. Vickie & husband Rich Compton of Bellingham; brothers, Gordon DeGraaff, Howard DeGraaff & wife Deanie, Gary DeGraaff & wife Pam, all of Lynden, Mel DeGraaff & wife Diane of Longview; sisters, Mrs. Adria & husband Les Knudsen, Mrs. Deanna Vander Yacht, both of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Mon., Oct. 5th, 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery.

ACKERMAN, Martha E., age 86 of 1470 King Street, Bellingham, passed away Tues., Nov 6, 1979 at a local nursing home. She was a member of the Salvation Army and came to the Pacific Northwest in the early 1900's remembering many of the B'ham streets as dirt roads. Her husband Glenn, preceded her in death in 1961. She is survived by 4 sons, Ernest Rayment, B'ham, James in Nooksack, Harold & William of Seattle, 2 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Robinson of Bellingham, & Mrs. Glenna Braune of Portland, OR, a brother, Robert McNeal of B'ham, and Ira McNeal in Aberdeen, 3 sisters, Elisa Wheatbrook in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Edith White & Pearl Pitner both of Tacoma, 13 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren. Services will be held Fri., Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck with burial to be made in Woodlawn Cemetery with Major John Rocheleau officiating. [b. Aug. 11, 1893 Michigan City, IN]

ACKERMAN, Myrtle Lucille "Grandma" was born in Anacortes July 21, 1895 and moved to Bellingham March 1919 and has made her home here since. Myrtle worked at the Bremerton Navy Yard during World War I. She was a laundry worker in Bellingham for over 50 years. She worked at the Pacific Laundry, Cascade Laundry and retired from the Bellingham Laundry at the age of 76. She was a member of the Laundry Workers Union 127 and a Trustee of that union for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd, son Fred and grandson Floyd. She leaves to survive two daughters Alice Martin and Vera Johnson; son-in-law Walter E. Johnson all of Bellingham; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday October 4, 1991 at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel followed with burial at Bayview Cemetery. [d. Oct. 2, 1991]

ACKERMAN, Rhoda Esther, 93, former Bellingham resident, died Tuesday, June 7, 1983 in Everett. She was oldest daughter of Frederick T. & Harriet (Kikendall) Livingston, a pioneer family, and was born in the historic Kikendall log cabin near Snohomish, Wa. June 4, 1890. She was married in Anacortes in 1911 to Wilfred Isaac Ackerman, who preceded her in death, as did a son, Lt. Jg Fred Forrest Ackerman, and a daughter Winona G. Clay. She is survived by 2 daughters & husbands, Lyle A. & Waneta R. Mattson & Erick E. & Crystal A. Johanson, all of Everett; 2 sons & wives, Dale S. & Dolores Ackerman of Bellingham & Glen D. & Evelene Ackerman of Edmonds; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother, David E. Livingston of Everett; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Grimes of Hayward, CA, Mrs. Ruth E. Trafton & Mrs. Alice Louise Trafton, both of Anacortes, & many nieces & nephews. She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist, Everett. Private memorial services will be held in Everett on Sat. June 11th.

ACKERMAN, Walter H. - The Rev. Walter H. Ackerman died Dec. 17, (1982) in Enumclaw, Wash. He was 63. He was born Dec. 22, 1918 in German Valley, Ill. He attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., and was a member of the board of trustees for Calvin College and Seminary. He was a pastor for 39 years with the Christian Reformed Church, including five years at the Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, from 1959 to 1964. He had eight pastorates, and had been the first pastor of the Enumclaw Christian Reformed Church for the past four years. He is survived by his wife AnnaBelle at home in Enumclaw; three sons, Walt and wife Carol of Boulder, Colo.; Tom and Linda of Sunnyvale, Calif.; and Dan and Carla of Guam; and four daughters, Elsa and Rich Tennena of Tinley Park, Ill.; Lois and Peter Raap of Guam; Ellen and Dan Hoebeke of Highland, Ind.; and Milly and Dan De Kock of Ann Arbor, Mich. Also surviving are a sister, Betty Horst of Mount Morris, Ill. and 13 grandchildren. The memorial service is at 10 a.m. Dec. 22. Burial is at the Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden.

ACKERMAN, Wilfred I., age 75 of 2738 1/2 James Street passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 12, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Ackerman had resided in Bellingham for the past 10 years and was a retired saw filer. He leaves to survive: two sons, Dale S. of Eagle Point, Oregon and Glen D. of Ukiah, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Winona Clay of Puyallup, Mrs. Waneta Mattson of Everett and Mrs. Crystal Johanson of Kirkland; and 10 grandchildren; also one sister, Mrs. Vera Smith of Seattle and numerous nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. W. Carl Calhoun officiating, followed by cremation.

ACKLEY, Julian Bryan - Graveside service for Julian Bryan Ackley, age 83, of 503 E. North St., Bellingham, will be held Fri. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. at the Bay View Cemetery, with Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating. Mr. Ackley passed away Mon. Dec. 13, 1982. He retired as a lumber & sawmill worker at the Bloedel Donovan Mill; was a member of the Lumber & Sawmill Workers Local No. 2667 and had been their secretary for many years. He was a resident for 59 years and is survived by 1 son, W. Dale Ackley of Seattle; 1 daughter, Mrs. Joyce Jeannette Gille of Olympia; 2 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 1 brother, James Ackley of Oakridge, Oregon and 1 sister, Della Clark of Dufur, Oregon. Jones Funeral Home.

ACKLEY, Signa Charlotte, age 86 of 503 E. North St., passed away Mon., Sept. 12, (1977). A resident of this community for the past 53 years Mrs. Ackley was a member of the First Christian Church and Retail Clerks Union. Surviving husband, Julian; 1 son, W. Dale Ackley, Seattle; 1 daughter, Mrs. Joyce Jeannette Gille of Olympia; 2 sisters, Mrs. Zelma Storholt of San Pedro, CA and Mrs. Annette Buchanan of Honolulu, Hawaii and 2 grandchildren. Private graveside services were held Thurs., Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. in Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ACORD, Tim Louis of Blaine, Washington. passed away March 16, 2002 of lung cancer, he was 51 years old. Tim was born March 16, 1951 in Yreka, California to Donald and Mary Acord. He attended grammar school and high school, graduating from Yreka High School in 1969. He worked in the logging industry for 15 to 20 years as a truck driver, and later worked as a long-haul driver. Survivors include his fiance Judy Fennell of Washington; children Tim Louis Acord, Jr. of Montague, Sharon Knudson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, brother Tom Acord of Oregon, and sister Donna Acord of Montague. Grandchildren Shayla, Emily, and Jacob Acord all of Montague, California. Tim was preceded in the death by his parents. Tim will be greatly missed by those who loved him and befriended him. There will be a graveside service held Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at the Haynie Cemetery on Valley View Road (in the 8800 block), Custer, WA.

ACUFF, Frances, age 88, died Thursday August 4, 1994 in Bellingham. She was born February 17, 1906 in Emporia, Kansas. Frances enjoyed her friends, animals, and doing needlepoint. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Frederick Locke Acuff in 1961 and her sister Kathleen O'Neil in 1988. She is survived by sons, William F. Acuff of Los Angeles, Harry J. Acuff of Bellingham, and Philip Acuff of Bellingham; daughter, Jill K. Vitaljic of Bellingham; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

ACUFF, Philip R. of Bellingham died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 56. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Truman A. Barrett officiating. Born Feb. 29, 1940, to William Sr. and Frances O'Niell Acuff in Los Angeles, he graduated from Dorsey High School there. A manager in the auto body and paint industry, he also served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Acuff married Jean Renwick in May 1963 and moved here in 1983. He was special project manager for Ocean Star Seafoods. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Scott Acuff of Kirkland and Jameson Acuff of Seattle; daughter Melinda Bendtsen of Bellingham; brothers Harry J. Acuff of Bellingham and William F. Acuff of Bell Canyon, Calif.; sister Jill Vitaljic of Bellingham; one grandson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

ACUNA, Juan, 85, of 700 32nd St., died Tuesday (Oct. 23, 1979) in a Bellingham nursing home. He was a laborer born in New Mexico. Cremation will be in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.

ADAIR, Minnie, age 72 years of Olympia, Wash., passed away there on Monday, Nov. 14, (1960) following a short illness. Mrs. Adair was born in Illinois, May 4, 1888, and moved to Custer in 1906, moving to Seattle in 1920 and to the Olympia area in 1924. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Survivors include one son, Gerald Shoemaker of Falls City, Ore.; two step-sons, Morgan Adair of Rockport, and Robert Adair of Chehalis; three step-daughters, Mrs. Helen Spencer of Coos Bay, Ore., Mrs. Irene Lockwood of Ten Mile, Ore., and Mrs. Gerald Shoemaker of Falls City, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Melvina Mason of Bellingham and Mrs. Emma Wells of Tenino; one brother, Dave Moore of Tenino; also 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Selene & Eros Mortuary in Olympia on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. Graveside services will be held at the Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, Thursday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m.

ADAIR, Ronald F., age 47 of 2704 1/2 Maplewood, passed away Fri. June 19, (1981) in a local hospital. He was with the Military Sea Lift Command and spent many years at sea. He is survived by his wife Minda; 2 daughters, Maureen Adair of Bellingham and Elaine Adair of Seattle. Services will be conducted Monday, June 22 at 1:00 at the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. May 12, 1934 IL]

ADAM, Ida Irene Hawley, age 77, of Route 2, Lynden, passed away Tuesday, June 12, (1956) at a local hospital. She had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 55 years. She leaves to survive three daughters, Leva Jorgensen of Glendale, Calif., Beulah Crowford of Seattle, Ruby McCarthy of Rt. 2, Lynden; three sons, Robert E. Hawley of Bellingham, Clyde Hawley of Albuquerque, N.M., Clarence Hawley of Eugene, Ore; two step-daughters, Lulu VanWell of Tacoma, Pearl Larson of Blaine; four step-sons, Roy Hawley and Frank Hawley, both of Lynden, Vernon Hawley of Lummi Island, and Warren Hawley of Wenatchee; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Gillies Chapel in Lynden on Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m. Final resting place Lynden Cemetery.

ADAM, Wilhelmina Michelet died Thursday, Feb. 27, 1997, in Everson. She was 86. A private family service will be held; burial will be in Hawaii. Born Sept. 21, 1911, to Wilhelm and Anna Melbye Michelet in Thief River Falls, Minn., she lived in Hawaii before moving to Whatcom County. Mrs. Adam was an avid bridge player and member of the Episcopal Church, P.E.O. and the American Association of University Women. She enjoyed painting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1993. Survivors include son Robert Adam of Minnetonka, Minn.; daughters Barbara Skinner of Everson, Mary Jane Nelson of Edina, Minn., and Gayle Craig of Leavenworth; sister Louise McCrary of Palo Alto, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

ADAMS, Anna E., age 83, of 700 32nd St., passed away Tues. Jan. 22, 1980 in Bellingham. She was born, June 4, 1896 in Reading, Penn. She had resided in this community for the past 20 years and is survived by 1 son, Charles F., City; 2 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ADAMS, Anna Ursula, aged 81 years, of Sumas, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 12, (1959). A resident of Sumas since 1918, she was a member of the Sumas Valley Grange. She is survived by three sons: Milton of Bloedel, B. C., Eugene and John of Campbell River, B. C., three daughters: Mrs. Alice Knutzen of Everson, Mrs. Lenora Phillips of Spokane and Mrs. Evelyn Knutzen of Lynden, one brother, Nicolas Badraun of Priest Lake, Idaho, three sisters: Louise Badraun and Mrs. Helen Harvey, both of California and Mrs. Augusta Bell of Spokane, fourteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial will be in Sumas Cemetery.

ADAMS, Belle M., age 95, 328 So. Forest Street, passed away in a local hospital, April 30, (1963). Mrs. Adams arrived in Fairhaven Thanksgiving day in 1890 with her husband, the late Charles M. Adams, who was formerly a City and County Engineer here. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. The family requests memorials may be made to Bellingham Children's Orthopedic. Survivors are one son, John M. Adams, Mercer Island, and one brother, James R. Middleton, Prattsburg, New York. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Father W. Robert Webb Friday, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

ADAMS, Blanche A., age 88 of 512 Magnolia Court, passed away Friday March 3, 1978. Mrs. Adams was a 19 year resident of this community and a member of Garden Street Methodist Church. Surviving 1 daughter Mrs. Rosemary Sumption, City, 15 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Cora Oviatt, Spring Valley, Minn., brother-in-law, Ray Adams, Edgerton, Minn. Funeral services Tuesday March 7, 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADAMS, Caroline B., age 87 years, of Bremerton, Wash., passed away Sunday, October 17, (1948) at the home of her daughter in Bremerton following a lingering illness. Mrs. Adams had been a former resident of Bellingham, having lived here from 1907 to 1927 and then moved to Seattle. She was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft, and the State Pioneer's Association. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Portia Ortwein, Bremerton, Wash., and Mrs. Daphne, Seattle; and one son, Victor G. Adams, Snohomish, Wash.; also nine grandchildren, and one brother, Dr. Scipo Bond, Greenwich, Conn. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 20 at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ivan B. Bell, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

ADAMS, Charles, age 79 of Sumas, passed away in a local hospital Thursday October 29, (1964) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of the Sumas area since 1936. There are no known survivors. Graveside funeral services will be held in the Sumas Cemetery Monday November 2 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Marmaduke Dodsworth officiating. Arrangements by the Gillies Funeral Home.

ADAMS, Charles B., age 80, who resided at 3922 Winona St., passed away at the family home on Thursday, June 11, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. Adams had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years and was a member of the Silver Beach Community Church. He was employed by the Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mill for 32 years until his retirement in 1952. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Mabel M. Adams of the family home; one daughter, Mrs. Irene Truncer of Port Townsend; three grandchildren, Mrs. Claudette Rehberger of Bellingham, Richard and Philip Truncer of Port Townsend; one brother, William and his sister, Mrs. Lydia Baxter, both residing in Quebec, also numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. George Askley will conduct funeral services on Monday, June 15, at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Bayview Cemetery.

ADAMS, Clarence R. - A service for Clarence R. "Casey" Adams will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Maltby. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue. Mr. Adams died of complication from Alzheimer's disease Thursday, April 3, 1997, at Sehome Park Care Center. He was 74. Born July 17, 1922, to Jacob and Louise Adams, he was raised on a farm near Minot, N.D. During World War II, Mr. Adams served in the infantry and Army Air Corps. He later attended Oregon State University and graduated from Purdue University in 1950 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He moved to Kirkland and worked for Boeing Co. for 37 years, retiring as head of patent engineering in 1987. An avid railroad photographer and historian, Mr. Adams, also enjoyed fishing, hunting and travel. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Great Northern Historical Railroad Society. He was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Adams. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Peggy; sons Roger Adams of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Jim Adams of Longview; daughter Dianne Jorgenson of Bellingham; sisters Gertrude Kunka, Amelia Peterka, Laura Kenny and Lila Tollefson; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Green's Bellevue Funeral Home.

ADAMS, Claudia Sibyl - A graveside service for Claudia Sibyl Adams, 53, was to be at 2 p.m. today at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Adams of 1974 Yew St. Road, died Saturday (Oct. 5, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. She was born Claudia Sibyl Thomas, on Oct. 31, 1937, in Seattle, to George and Barbara Thomas. A Bellingham resident for the past six years, she had worked as a bartender for the American Legion's Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. Survivors include her husband, John Adams of Bellingham; her daughter, Julie Nelson of Seattle; her son Michael Nelson of Bothell; her father, of Bellingham; her brother, David Thomas of Olympia; her sister, Marcia Ray of Chehalis; her father-in-law David Houghtaling of Bellingham; and one grandson. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

ADAMS, Doris E., age 76, a long time Skagit County resident, died Tuesday, May 29, 1990, in a Mount Vernon nursing home. She was born July 18, 1913, at Wiser Lake in Whatcom County. She attended Ferndale and Lynden schools and graduated from Lynden High School. In 1937 she married Clarence James Adams in Moscow, Idaho. The couple moved in 1938 to Whatcom County, where Mr. Adams worked in the dairy industry. They lived in the Fir-Conway area from 1945-1955, when they moved to Clear Lake. Mrs. Adams was employed at Libby's cannery in Mount Vernon for more than 25 years. She was a member of Clear Lake Covenant Church. Surviving are her husband, Clarence, at the family home in Clear Lake; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Virgil Adams of Clear Lake and Larry and Irene Adams of Estacada, Ore.; a half-brother, Ray Pierce of Bellingham; a half-sister, Ruth Nelson of Everson; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Lemley Chapel in Sedro Woolley was in charge of arrangements.

ADAMS, Edna C., 88, of 409 York St., Bellingham, passed away at Shuksan Convalescent Center on Fri. April 12, 1991. She was born Dec. 14, 1902 in Pelican Rapids, MN. She married Leonard G. Adams on Dec. 2, 1925 in Outlook, Saskatchewan. Leonard preceded Edna in 1971. Over her lifetime she worked as a waitress. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting and making things for nursing homes. She is survived by 3 sons, Glenn & Fran Adams, Orval "Whitey" Adams & Dale & Colleen Adams, all of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Marjory & Richard Bitseff, Burlington, WA; 1 sister, Thelma Maynard of Vancouver, B. C.; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. No services will be held at the families request. Arrangements by the WestfordFuneral Home. [parents: Augustus Dahl & Thenora Larson]

ADAMS, Edward A., age 71, of 1436 Grant Street, passed away Thursday, October 17, (1946). Mr. Adams had resided in this community for the past thirty-five years and for thirty-two years was associated with the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co., having retired from active service March 31, 1939. Deceased was owner of the People's Theater and a member of Rising Star Lodge No. 79, I.O.O.F. and had attend the Christian Science Church. Surviving relatives are the widow, Jeanette, at home; two sons, Lyman, of Bellingham, and Stuart, of Ferndale; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Lewis of Bremerton, and Mrs. Genevieve Andrews of Seattle; five grandchildren and one brother, Frank H., of Twin Falls, Idaho.

ADAMS, Ernestine, age 70 of 1817 Knox St. passed away suddenly Friday, June 15, (1973). A retired stenographer and clerical worker. She had made her home in Bellingham for the past 2 years. Surviving are 2 brothers, Russel Adams of San Diego, Calif. and Douglas Adams of National City, Calif.; a sister, Winona Adams of National City, Calif. Cremation services were under the direction of the Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ADAMS, Ethel A., age 79, of 730 High Street, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, April 8, (1948). Mrs. Adams had resided in this community for the past seven years and prior to that time had been a resident of Seattle for twenty-five years. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors and leaves to survive two sons, Harold W., of Bellingham, and Kenneth D., of Roseburg, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. Alice Hellman and Mrs. Shari Rowley, both of Seattle, and Mrs. Laura Durland, of Vancouver, B. C.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Guy Bowen, of Vancouver, B. C. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane Monday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Howell of the Seattle First Methodist Church Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Acacia Memorial Park.

ADAMS, Floyd Sr., age 65 years, of Route No. 3, city, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Jan. 4, (1956) following a short illness. Mr. Adams had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 24 years, and was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Local No. 756, A.F.L., and attended the Christian Training Center. He is survived by his wife, Anna; four sons, Floyd Jr., Sedro Woolley; Keith, of Everett; Richard of Bellingham, and Franklin at home; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Hansen, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, both of Route No. 3, city, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Sanders, Rock Port, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; two brothers, Guy and Stoddard of Glenwood, Iowa, Fay of Tacoma. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Yarber, pastors, officiating. Interment Greenacres.

ADAMS, Frank, 78 years, passed away at his home Friday, October 26, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Adams had been a resident of Blaine for the past 60 years. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; one son, Elvin, of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Verna Jump, of San Francisco, and Mrs. Gladys Stewart, of Calgary, Canada; 11 grandchildren, including Mrs. Luella Gerard, of North Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 30, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney funeral home with the Rev. Peter H. Stroem, officiating. Interment, Blaine.

ADAMS, Gladys - Memorial services for Gladys Adams will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Green Funeral Home in Bellevue. Mrs. Adams died Saturday, April 30, 1994. She was 88. Born March 15, 1906, in Armstrong, B.C., she lived in Bellingham and also in Bellevue, where she lived the past three years. She was a registered nurse in Vancouver, B.C., prior to her marriage to Harold W. Adams in 1928. She also was a 50-year member of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 Order of Eastern Star; a past Bethel Guardian of Bethel No. 25 Order of Job's Daughters; a member of the Democratic Women's Club in Bellingham for more than 40 years; and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include daughter Shirley Clifton of Bellevue; son Harold M. Adams of Redmond; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters Jenny Little of Agassiz, B. C., and Viola Manery of Keremeos, B. C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

ADAMS, Grace A., age 59 years, of Route 2, Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, November 28, (1951) at her home, following a brief illness. Mrs. Adams had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 50 years and was a member of the Mennonite Church of Mountain View. Mrs. Adams is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Grace Sutter, of Ferndale, Mrs. Anna Pownall, of Blaine, Miss Alberta Graper, of Seattle, Mrs. Nellie Clementson in California; one sister, Mrs. M. Kuntzman of Bellingham; one brother, Bill Woods, of Seattle; four grandchildren. Funeral announcements will be made by the Monroe Mortuary.

ADAMS, Harold W. - Funeral service for Harold W. Adams, age 78, of 1320 Lakeway Dr. will be Fri. Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Ritualistic service by Officers of Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F & A.M. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mr. Adams passed away Tues. Nov. 30, 1982. He is survived by his wife Gladys; daughter, Shirley & husband Brian Clifton of Bellevue; son Harold & wife Susanne Adams of Redmond; 7 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. He was born Dec. 30, 1903 in Prescott, Ontario, Canada, coming to the State of Washington as a young boy. He worked in the Accounting Department of Pacific Northwest Bell, starting in Seattle and transferring to Bellingham in 1940; retired from the Telephone Company in 1955 after 27 years of service. In 1960 he was elected Whatcom County Assessor holding that position until his retirement in 1970. During that period he served a term as President of Washington State Assessors. He was a member of Kulshan Kiwanis; past Master of Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F & A.M.; member of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 O.E.S.; past president of the Bellingham Council Telephone Pioneers of America; member of Rome Grange;; he was an "Honored" Democrat of the Whatcom County Democratic Central Committee; he served on many civic & community committees.

ADAMS, Howard F. - Funeral services for Howard F. Adams, 123 Mitchell St., Sumas, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Mr. Adams died Tuesday at his home. He was 69. Mr. Adams was born July 14, 1915, in Mossyrock, Wash. He came to the Everson-Sumas area from Olympia about a year ago. For about 20 years, he owned and operated Lake Air Inc. at Factoria near Bellevue, and lived in the Kirkland area. He had a commercial pilot's license. He later worked as a heavy-equipment operator for many years, and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 302, Seattle. Mr. Adams was a Navy Seabee during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, Kenneth Adams of Sumas; two daughters, Kathi McKay of Everson and Judy Krieder of Sumas; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother (Sterl Adams of Pasco); and nieces and nephews. The Rev. Earl Crouse will officiate at the funeral service. The body will be cremated. [m. Margaret Knowles Nov. 22, 1946 Seattle]

ADAMS, Howard W., age 77, who resided at 2215 Elm St. passed away in a local hospital Monday, July 29, (1963) following an extended illness. Mr. Adams had resided in Bellingham the past 10 years and was auditor for the Great Northern Railroad for 41 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the BPOE No. 92 of Seattle. He leaves to survive his wife, Emma M. Adams of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hansen of Seattle, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell of Pakistan; one step-son, Gene Hickok of Seattle; his sister, Mrs. Lilla Seavor of California; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Father W. Robert Webb will conduct funeral services on Thursday, Aug. 1st at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment will be at 3:30 at Evergreen Memorial Park in Seattle.

ADAMS, Ingrid T., age 96 of 1431 State St., Bellingham, passed away Feb. 21, 1990 in Bellingham. She was born Nov. 26, 1893 in Great Falls, MT, and was a Whatcom County resident since 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband Lennox Adams in March, 1935; brother Jack Jacobson in Dec., 1951. Survivors include her stepson, Paul Adams of Huntington Beach, CA, and sister Agnes T. Fussner of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eric P. Ranum officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADAMS, J. Frank, age 64, of 2030 King St. passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 22, (1960). Mr. Adams had resided in Bellingham for the past 37 years; was part owner and manager of K. V. O. S. for 18 years; was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church; member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; member of Port Angeles Lodge No. 69, F. & A.M., member and past master of the Knights of Pythias; member and past president of the Central Lions Club; was a Retired Colonel in the Washington National Guard; was a veteran of World War 1. Survivors are his widow, Alnita, at home; two sons, Norris E., of Bellingham and Veryl F., of Alderwood Manor; 9 grandchildren; step-mother, Mrs. R. E. Adams of Taylorsville, No. Carolina; three brothers, Escar, Durand and Douglas Adams all of Taylorsville, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs.J. R. Scudder, of Durham, No. Carolina and Mrs. J. A. Lewis, of Charlotte, No. Carolina; many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. E. Wellman Friday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

ADAMS, James A., age 75, of 4194 Ankar Park Drive, Bellingham, passed away Sunday March 22, 1992. Born May 24, 1916 in Cranbrook, B.C. to Percy and Annie Adams, he was a member of First Christian Church, member of Circus Fans Assn. of American and Ernestine Clark Tent in Seattle and CFA Tent #90; served on Vancouver, B.C. Police Department, retiring after 28 years; was employed by Bellingham National Bank and retired in 1979. Survived by his wife, Lillian; 4 sons, Brian and wife Kathy Adams of Coquitlam, B.C., Larry and wife Doris Anderson of Bellingham, Paul Nelson and Ronnie Nelson both of Dallas, Texas; daughter Beverly and husband Harold Jones of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, March 26, 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard D. Talley, First Christian Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADAMS, James M., 88, of Lummi Nation, passed away at a Bellingham care facility on July 27, 2007. James is survived by his wife, Violet; children, Larry Adams, Perry (Diana Kale) Adams, George Adams, Ron (Beverly) Adams, Valerie (Kevin O'Leary) Jefferson, Allen Jefferson, Veda Jefferson, Boyd (Colette Bob) Jefferson, Velda Jefferson, Vera (Mike Peters) Adams, Jessie (Leroy, Sr.) Deardorff, Garnet (Diane Jimmie) Adams, Gordon (Melinda) Adams, Joe (Andrea Point) Adams; 42 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2007, at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, and funeral services will be held there at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 31. Burial will follow in Lummi Nation Cemetery.

ADAMS, James P., age 79, of 305 Unity Street, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, July 6, (1948). Mr. Adams had been a resident of this community for many years and was a retired logger. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Lorna Multhaupt, of Tacoma, and Mrs. Edith Peterson, of North Bend; two granddaughters and two great-grandsons; also brothers and sisters in the East. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Tuesday, July 9, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

ADAMS, Janet E., age 80 of 1700 Edwards Court, passed away Sept. 27, 1984. Mrs. Adams had been a resident of Bellingham since 1967 and she is survived by 2 daughters, Jean and husband Oren Key of city, Sheila and husband Floyd Hoadley of Houston, Texas; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. A family service will be held at a later date. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 15, 1904 ENG]

ADAMS, Jeanette, age 78, of 1436 Grant St., passed away at home, Thursday, Sept. 26, (1957). Mrs. Adams had resided in this community for the past 46 years, was a member of Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43, and had attended the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Surviving relatives include two sons, E. Lyman Adams of Bellingham, and V. Stuart Adams of Grangeville, Idaho; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Lewis of Bremerton, and Mrs. Genevieve Andrews of Seattle; seven grandchildren, and a brother, Roy Millen of Alder, Wash. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where Christian Science services will be read Monday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

ADAMS, Josephine, age 75 years, a Blaine pioneer, passed away at a Bellingham hospital Monday, March 17, (1952) following a short illness. She is survived by two daughters, Gladys Stewart, of Calgary, Alberta, and Verna Jump, of San Francisco; one son, Elwyn C. Adams, of Seattle; 14 grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Marshall and Mrs. Burt Glenn, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 19, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine, with the Rev. Peter Stroem officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.

ADAMS, Johanna, age 92, passed away in a local nursing home Friday, April 12, (1974). She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 6 years and leaves to survive her sister, Martha Jacobson and many close friends of Bellingham. Funeral services are pending under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

ADAMS, Julia E. - Funeral services for Julia E. Adams, age 64, of 804 Irving St., were held Fri., Dec. 27th at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Capt. Cal Prouty, Salvation Army officiating. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Adams passed away Dec. 23, 1985. She is survived by her son, William & wife Cheri Yount of St. Regis, Montana; 1 grandson, William M. Yount; 2 step-grandsons, Ryan and Brian Glaze; brothers & sisters, Jane Kristovich, Victor C. Adams, Delores Churchill, and Mae Tracy; numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Adams had been a resident of Bellingham for 10 years and had been program manager for WWU.

ADAMS, Lawrence, age 81, a former Kendall resident died in a Mt. Vernon nursing home Aug. 29, 1980. Born and raised at Gold Bar, Washington, he had been a Sedro-Woolley area resident since 1935. He is survived by his wife Helen; 1 son "Buck" Adams of Alger; a daughter, DeLora McIlrath, Sedro Woolley; 1 brother; 3 sisters, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Wed. Sept. 3 at the Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley followed by interment in the Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery.

ADAMS, Leila P., age 61 years, of 1003 18th Street, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 18, (1953) in Juneau, Alaska. Mrs. Adams had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 43 years and was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, the King's Daughters and the Gamma Orthopedic Guild. She is survived by her husband, Alfred C.; three sons, Ellis and Alfred C. Jr., both of Bellingham, and Robert, of San Fernando, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Bernice MacMillan, of San Fernando, Calif.; seven grandchildren, two brothers, Ed and William Ellis, both of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 23, at 1:00 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Finlayson officiating. Cremation.

ADAMS, Marie C., age 77 years, of Arlington, passed away at the home of her daughter, Tuesday, Dec. 8, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Adams was a former resident of Bellingham, having lived here for 33 years. She was a member of the Tenas Naha Club. Mrs. Adams is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Betty Marie Thomas, of Arlington; three grandchildren; three sisters, the Misses Kathryn, Clara and Carrie Meuwissn, all of St. Paul, Minn.; three brothers, Leonard Meuwissen, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Herman, in South Dakota, and Paul, of St. Paul. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Cremation.

ADAMS-LEGAS, Marie-Louise, 82, of 232 Sudden Valley, died Monday, May 11, 1992, of heart failure. She was born Sept. 19, 1909, in St. Trond, Belgium, and attended school and university in Belgium. She was a resident of Whatcom County since 1974. On Dec. 28, 1983, in Bellingham, she married Lawrence E. Legas. He survives her at the family home. Mrs. Adams-Legas enjoyed knitting, boating, playing bridge, and languages. Other survivors include her step-son, Bruce Legas of Juneau, Alaska; step-daughters Laurie Ashbaugh of Bellevue and Rosanne Sietins of Russellville, Ark.; and three grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home of Seattle.

ADAMS, Marjorie G., age 73, of 3126 Alderwood, passed away in a local care center Tues., March 18th, 1986. She was a lifetime resident of Bellingham and leaves to survive 3 daughters, Jean Quanz of Bellingham, Charlynne Slind of Everett, Ardis Shiflet of Bellevue; 9 grandchildren. Visitation Thurs. 1-8 p.m., Fri. 8-12:30 p.m., Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with graveside services to be held Fri., March 21st at 1:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. [b. June 24, 1912 Mallard, MN]

ADAMS, Mary Ann, age 55 of 808 15th St., passed away Monday Sept. 20, (1976). Mrs. Adams was a 54 year resident of this community and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Surviving husband, John, 3 sons, Robert, City, David, Seattle, Roger, City, mother, Mrs. Mary Binzer, 1 sister, Mrs. Margaret Kelley, both city. Private services for family only Tuesday Sept. 21, 11 a.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Rev. Herbert B. McLellan officiating. Cremation arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ADAMS, Neil D. - A memorial service for Neil Dahlen Adams of Chehalis, formerly of Bellingham, will be at noon March 25 at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Chehalis. Dr. Adams died of complications caused by pneumonia on Wednesday, March 1, 2000 in Tumwater. He was 80. Born Sept 29, 1919 to Neil Dale and Eleanor Dorothy (Dahlen) Adams in St. Paul, Minn, he had been a Chehalis resident for more than 20 years. Dr. Adams earned his pre-med degree from Carleton College, finished medical school at Northwestern University and completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Adams served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 as a captain in a medical unit in Germany. On Feb. 18, 1946, he married Rebecca Jane Taylor in New England. Dr. Adams practiced for 29 years in Bellingham as an ear, nose and throat doctor and plastic surgeon. He moved to Chehalis in the late 1970s. Dr. Adams was a Rotarian and a consulting rosarian for the Rose Hybridizer Association. He was a member of the American Rose Society, Rose Hybridizer Association, Epiphany Episcopal Church and Phi Rho Sigma Medical Fraternity. Dr. Adams was honored many times as a Rotarian and won many awards for his roses, including a National Hybridizer's Award. His interests included rose hybridizing, medicine, genetics and classical jazz. He also was an avid reader. His sister Elizabeth Jane Adams died previously Survivors include son Erik Adams of Mount Vernon; daughters Marilynn Albert of Bellevue and Jan Adams of Bellingham; brothers John Robert Adams of Boulder, Colo; four grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three nieces; and two nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ADAMS, Nina M. Germany - Funeral services for Nina Germany Adams, 74, of 1308 Birchwood Ave. will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenacres Park. The Rev. Kenneth Daugs will officiate. Mrs. Adams died Monday (Feb. 18, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born May 18, 1916, in Memphis, Texas, to William Elmore and Sarah E. Germany. She married Robert Adams in June, 1936, in California. They moved here in 1960. The Adamses owned and operated the Corner Grocery Store on the Pole Road and Guide Meridian from 1960 to 1975. Survivors include her son, Robert Wayne Adams of Oregon; a daughter, Betty Kirschman of Bellingham; three sisters, Cloma Boatwright and Dorothy Johnson of California and Carman Cline of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

ADAMS, Pauline M., age 67 of 615 E. Myrtle St. died Tues. Nov. 11, 1980. A life time resident of this community, she is survived by her husband, Charles F. Adams; 1 son, Dale Peters of Everett; 1 daughter, Myrna Mullen, of Sedro Woolley; 2 grandchildren; 4 brothers, James Maxwell, Seattle, Harold Maxwell of city, Palmer Maxwell & Russell Maxwell both of Seattle, 5 sisters, Mrs. Lorna Hale, Mrs. Marjorie Stewart, Mrs. Ruth Corbitt all of B'ham, Mrs. Dorothy Maxwell of Seattle & Mrs. Anita Maxwell of San Diego. Private family inurnment services at Greenacres Mausoleum Fri. Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. The family suggest memorials to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle. Cremation. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Feb. 27, 1913 Milltown, WA]

ADAMS, Pearl M., age 72, of 2927 Orleans Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, September 9, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Adams resided in Bellingham for the past 41 years and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Maple Leaf Chapter. She is survived by one son, Lieutenant Maynard C. Carter, U. S. Navy; three grandchildren, Mrs. Jack Bly, David Atkinson, both of this city, and Barbara Carter, Florida; one great grandchild, Daniel Bly, city; one sister and two brothers in Ohio. Services will be conducted Monday, September 13, at 10 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Tom Tate, pastor of the Advent Christian Church officiating, followed by cremation.

ADAMS, Robert B., age 67, of 7062 Guide Meridian, Lynden, passed away Tues., Sept. 27, (1977). A native of Calif. he moved to Whatcom Co. in 1959 and had owned and operated the Corner Grocery at the Guide & Pole Rd. He was a veteran of WWII, and a member of William Mathews Post No. 1585 VFW. Surviving are his wife, Nina; a daughter Betty (Walt) Kirshman of Bellingham; a son, Robert W. and his wife, Barbara both in Chicago; a daughter-in-law, Helen Polson of Turlock, Calif.; a sister, Garnet Baker of Bellingham; also 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Services will be held Fri., Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Neal Snider officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres.

ADAMS, Ross A., 85, of Sumas, WA, passed away at a Lynden care center on August 4, 2011. Ross was born September 24, 1925, in Thornton Texas, to J. Ross and Ida Mae Adams. He served in the Navy on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific during WW II. Ross moved to Whatcom County as part of the original start-up of the Arco Refinery at Cherry Point, where he retired in 1985 after 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a part of the Mount Baker Black Powder Long Rifle Club. Ross is survived by his wife, Dolores Adams; children, Jeffrey Wayne Adams, Ross Lee Adams, and Beverly Serafini; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. All family and friends are invited to a Memorial Gathering Open House which will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the family home at 4896 Reese Hill Road, Sumas, WA, on Thursday, August 18.

ADAMS, Rowena, age 25 years, 2801 Peabody Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, June 15, (1945). Mrs. Adams had resided here her entire lifetime, and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, and a graduate of Bellingham high school. Surviving relatives are her husband, Paul R. Adams, U. S. Navy; one son, Edward Richard; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stafford, of the city; two brothers, Roy C., U. S. Army, Germany, and Gordon C., U. S. Navy, South Pacific. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Roy L. Smith, Tuesday, June 19, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

ADAMS, Roy Elias, age 72, Deming, passed away at home Tuesday, May 1, (1962). A retired maintenance man, Mr. Adams was a U. S. government employee in an ammunition depot in South Dakota for 15 years. A resident of Deming the past two years, he had attended the Deming Presbyterian Church. Survivors are the widow, Blanche A., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Rosemary Sumption of Golden, Colo.; one step-son, Otis Cronk of Glacier Star Route; five grandchildren and one brother, Ray Adams of Hardwick, Minn. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Kenneth Turney, Friday, May 4, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADAMS, Victor G., age 85, of 426 Ave. H., Snohomish, Wa., formerly of the Blaine and Bellingham areas. Son of E. M. and Caroline Adams, died April 19, 1976 in Snohomish. He was a Washington Pioneer, he is survived by his wife, Hazel at home; 7 children, 2 sisters, Mrs. Portia Ortwein of Port Orchard and Mrs. Daphne Meador of Lake Isabella, Calif., also 26 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., April 21 at 2 p.m. in the Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish. With cremation following at the Acaica Cemetery, Seattle.

ADAMS, Victor William, age 73, of 3524 "Y" Rd., Bellingham passed away Tues., Nov. 3, 1992 at St. Joseph Hospital-Main Campus. He was born Aug. 23, 1919 in Oakdale, Nebraska to William and Sarah Kelly Adams. Married Marie Funk in Clearwater, Nebraska on Aug. 3, 1942. Mr. Adams was a local resident since 1949 and retired from the Bellingham Post Office after 17 years of service. He was a member of Sterling Drive Church of Christ. Survived by his wife, Marie of the family home; 6 sons, Norman & wife Nellie Ann of Amanda Park, WA, Larry & wife Sharon of Forks, WA, Wayne & wife Judy, Mark, Jerry & wife Audrey, Carl & wife Debbie all of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Vickie & husband Bill Finkbonner of Bellingham, Mary Jane & husband Dan Hatton of Ferndale; 27 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Sat., Nov. 7, 3:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Damon Gray officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADAMS, Violet - Cult-ax-te-naut Violet passed away peacefully, with her family by her bedside, on March 9th, 2010. She lived her entire lifetime on the Lummi Reservation. She is survived by her brothers, James Wilson, Michael (Jeanette) Wilson, and Gordon (Helen) Wilson all of Lummi; her children, Valerie (Kevin) O'Leary, Allan Jefferson, Veda Jefferson (Monte Cagey), Boyd Jefferson (Colette Bob), Velda Jefferson, Vera Adams (Michael Peters), Jessie (Leroy) Deardorff, Garnet Adams (Diane Jimmy), Gordon Adams (Melinda Malloway), Joe Adams (Andrea Point), Larry Adams, Perry Adams (Diana Kale), George Adams and Ron (Beverly) Adams; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Violet was also survived by numerous other relatives and many friends. Violet was preceded in death by her husbands, James M. Adams and Bartholomew Jefferson Sr.; her son, Bartholomew Jefferson Jr.; daughters, Mary Lila Adams and Charlotte Adams; brothers, Clarence "Rudy" Wilson, Gary Wilson, and Alvin Casimir Sr.; sisters, Mary Martin, Lila Kelly, and Florence Casimir; grandsons, Richard Williams Jr. and Markie Phair Jr. Violet held many jobs throughout her lifetime that included GED Instructor for Lummi Education and Teacher's Aide for the Ferndale School District. She was a fisherwoman for many years and loved to watch her fisherman at her own fishing site for 45 years. She enjoyed cutting her children's hair. Violet enjoyed many hobbies that included watching baseball, especially the Yankees. She never missed a game. She loved being outdoors working in her garden. Elvis was always playing in the background no matter what she was doing. She also loved to cook and can food such as berries, fruits and fish. Prayer services will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 12. A funeral service will be Saturday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Wex li em. Burial will follow at Lummi Cemetery.

ADAMS, Wesley W., age 66, 231 Cleveland St., Sumas, died at his home following an extended illness on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1987. Born in Old Agency, Mont., on Oct. 22, 1921, Mr. Adams was married to Jacqueline Sacksteder in Seattle on Sept. 4, 1942. During World War II he served in the U. S. Navy and was stationed in the Alleutian Islands. Following his military service, Wes moved to Sumas where he was employed as a Customs officer at the Sumas border crossing until he retired. He was also a member of the Sumas American Legion Post. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; three sons, Richard and wife Nancy, and David, all of Sumas, and Daniel of Everson; two daughters, Denise Johnson and Therese Adams, both of Bellingham; ten grandchildren; his father, Willard Adams of Riverside, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Ellersick in Hawaii; a brother, Robert Adams of Denver, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Marge Adams of Billings, Mont. and numerous other relatives. Cremation was under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home. Private family services were held and the ashes placed in Columbia Valley Cemetery. An open house will be at the home of Richard and Nancy Adams, 302 2nd St., Sumas, for friends and relatives after the 11 a.m. service on Saturday, Nov. 21.

ADAMS, William Frank, age 70 years, of 936 20th Street, passed away suddenly at the family home Friday, May 15, (1953). Mr. Adams had resided in Bellingham for the past 33 years and was a retired postal clerk. He is survived by his wife, Marie; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Marie Thomas, of Arlington, Wash.; three grandchildren; one brother, Alfred D., of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Mark, Mrs. Eva Swartwood, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Ida Field, of Fergus Falls, Minn.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. James M. Wilson, officiating. Cremation.

ADAMSON, Blanche W. died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1993. She was 90. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham. Born Dec. 13, 1902, to Lloyd and Lena Hughes Wiley, she lived in Bellingham the past 30 years. Mrs. Adamson was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and its St. Anne's Guild. She also was a member of the Republican Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Pioneers and Daughters of the Nile. Survivors include cousins Vera M. Millenbach of Olympia and Mary Hamilton of California. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

ADAMSON, Mary Belle, age 92, formerly of Blaine, passed away in a Portland Hospital Tuesday, Sept. 23, (1975). She had been a resident of Blaine for 57 years prior to moving to Seattle in 1958. Surviving are 3 sons, Edward and Norman Adamson of Portland and George Adamson of Paradise, Calif.; 1 daughter, Ruby Rottluff, Sitka, Alaska, plus 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, Sept. 26 at Veroske-McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADAMSON, Norman F. - Funeral with military honors for Norman F. Adamson was held Nov. 30 in Finley's Sunset Hills Chapel in Portland. Interment was in Sunset Hills Memorial Park. Mr. Adamson, a resident of Tualatin, passed away in his home (Nov 1987). He was 67. Born in Blaine in 1920, he joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1941. As a wing commander in the Pacific during World War II, he was among the first to fly a B-29 out of Saipan to bomb Japan. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1950. Mr. Adamson retired in 1971 as a colonel. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann; five daughters, Marilyn G. Espe of Cedar Mill, July L. Adamson of Tacoma, Susan K. Knobeloch, of Beaverton, Karen L. Lane of Arlington, VA, and Bridget D. Adamson of Beaverton; a brother, Edward G. of Portland; a sister, Ruby Rottluff of Sitka, AK, two step-daughters, Linda E. Higginbotham of Olympia and Christie A. Brown of West Linn; a stepson Charles D. Thompson of Tualatin; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

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