WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     ADC-ALES

ADCOX, Arthur Melvin, age 83, of 1006 Taylor Street, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 1991. Born June 8, 1908 in Clear Lake, WA, he had been a Bellingham resident since 1946; employed in logging, fishing industries and shipyards during World War II; member of Bellingham Eagles. Preceded in death by his wife, Olive, in 1983. Survived by one son, Clive and wife Robyn Adcox of Bellingham, two brothers, Clyde and wife Emily Adcox Snoqualmie, WA, Howard and wife Florence Adcox of Tonasket, WA; sister, Myrtle Carlson of Boulder City, Nevada, one granddaughter, Lauren Adcox of Bellingham, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, June 7, 1991, 1:00 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Mr. Howard Evans officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery.

ADCOX, Olive I. - Funeral service for Olive I. Adcox, age 74, of 1006 Taylor St., will be Friday Dec. 9, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with J. Gordon Verplank, pastor St. James Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. Adcox passed away Mon. Dec. 5, 1983. A resident of Bellingham since 1944, Mrs. Adcox is survived by her husband A. Melvin; 1 son, Clive Adcox of City; brother, Stan & wife Bessie Jamison of Stoney Plain, Alberta; sisters, Edie Kinkart of Edmonton, Alberta & Ella Dickey of Stoney Plain, Alberta. The family suggest memorials to favorite charity.

ADDERLEY, Geneva D., age 84, of 2425 Mill Ave., passed Tues. May 9, (1989) at her residence. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church Altar Society; charter member of South Bellingham Community Club. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Clarence and Ron; a daughter, Dorothy Cory all of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 5 brothers, Joe Urbick of Everett, Raymond Urbick of Aberdeen, Norman Urbrick of Snohomish, Arnold Urbick of Everett & Leo Urbick of Sedro Woolley; numerous nieces & nephews. Viewing Sat. May 13 from 4 to 6 pm. Rosary will be said Sunday May 14, 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Mon. May 15, 10:30 A.M. at Sacred Heart, with Father Steve Sallis officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Altar Society. [b. June 16, 1904 Arcadia, WI; m. Norman Adderly June 30, 1924 Bellingham.]

ADDERLEY, Norman Russell, age 82 of 2425 Mill, passed away Sat. May 11, (1985). Mr. Adderley had resided in Bellingham for the past 63 years and was retired from the Bellingham Park Dept. He was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart and leaves to survive his wife Geneva of the home; 2 sons Clarence & Ronald; 1 daughter, Dorothy Cory, all of this city; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Edward & Chris and 1 sister Esther Soars all of Burmuda; several nieces & nephews. Rosary will be said Mon. May 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Tues. May 14 at 10 a.m. from the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. David Linehan officiating. Interment Bayview. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Sacred Heart. [b. Nov. 28, 1902 Hamilton, Bermuda]

ADDICOTT, Calvin C., age 33, of Los Angeles, California, passed away in that city Thursday, Nov. 7, (1957). Mr. Addicott had resided in Bellingham prior to moving to Los Angeles 5 years ago where he was employed by North American Aircraft as a dimensional illustrator. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and leaves to survive his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Addicott of Bellingham; eight brothers, Kenneth Martin and Lee Addicott, both of White Earth, N. D., Lt. Leslie Addicott, Naval Air, stationed in Egypt, Martin, Elroy, James and Raymond Addicott, all of Bellingham and Lt. Charles Addicott, Air Force, stationed in Georgia; one sister, Mrs. LaRayne Gowens of Bellingham; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Martin of Bellingham. The remains rested at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADDICOTT, Hazel, age 76, passed away Tuesday Aug. 16, (1977) in Tioga, N. Dakota. She was a resident of White Earth, N. Dakota. She had made her home in B'ham from 1935 til 1970. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was the wife of the late Leslie Addicott who passed away in 1965. Surviving, 1 daughter, Mrs. LaRayne Gowens of Rialto, Calif. 8 sons; Kenneth Martin & Lee Addicott both of White Earth, N. Dakota. She was preceded in death by a son, Calvin. Cmdr. Leslie Addicott of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Martin G. of B'ham, Elroy of Tacoma. Col. Charles of Saudi Arabia. James of Santa Clara, Calif. Cmdr Raymond of DelMar, Calif. 21 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. 4 sisters, Mrs. Gladys Hegland of White Earth, N. Dakota, Mrs. Edith Frisbee of Tioga, N. Dakota, Mrs. Ivanetta Norby of Charleson, N. Dakota. Mrs. Mary Carter of Portland, Ore. Services Tuesday Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Bishop Mark Lambert officiating. Private interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

ADDICOTT, Leslie Gleason, age 70, 3005 Edens Avenue, passed away Monday, August 2, (1965). Mr. Addicott was treating engineer for the Oeser Cedar Co., and had resided in this city the past thirty years. He was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church and a veteran of WWI. He leaves to survive his widow, Hazel, at home; sons, Lee, Kenneth, Elroy, Martin, Commander Leslie Jr., Captain Charles, Captain James and Lieut. (J.G.) Raymond; daughter, Mrs. LaRayne Gowens; seventeen grandchildren and a brother. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services are pending.

ADELEMAN, Harry A., age 58 of Blaine, passed away at home Tuesday, Nov. 18, (1975). A retired pipefitter, he had made his home in Blaine for the past 4 years. Survivors include a daughter, Mary A. Brashler of Snohomish. Memorial services will be held in the Solie Funeral Home in Everett Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Burial in the Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.

ADELSMAN, Madeline Wilson of 14991 37th Ave. N.E., Seattle, Wash. Services were held Thursday, July 6 at Elim Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Leon H. Adelsman; one son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Candi Adelsman; two grandsons, David and Lance; mother, Della Wilson of Lynnwood; a brother, Edmond Wilson of Edmonds; two sisters, Bernice Gaulke and Blanche Lund of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. [d. July 6, 1978]

ADELSTEIN, Derrek - Graveside services for Derrek Adelstein, the infant son of Gary and Trisha Adelstein of 803 39th Place, were held Monday at Beth Israel Cemetery. Derrek was born Feb. 19, 1988. He died Sunday (Jan. 29, 1989) in Bellingham. Survivors include his parents; grandparents Bart and Kathie Clendenen of Van Zandt and Mel and Shirley Adelstein of Bellingham; and many aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation.

ADELSTEIN, Joshua Louis, age 5 days, 3614 Alabama St., passed away Mon., Oct. 14th, (1985). He is survived by his parents, Rick & Leslie Adelstein; 2 sisters, Carrie & Lindsey; grandparents, Mel & Shirley Adelstein of Bellingham and Bob & Rita Swan of Forest Lake, Minn. Private family services were held with Rabbi Fred Gartner officiating. Memorials may be made to the Beth Israel Synagogue.

ADELSTEIN, Louis, age 54 years, of 2705 Northwest Avenue, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 12, (1953) following a lingering illness. He was a member of the congregation of the Beth Israel Synagogue, and also a former member of the Boat Owners Association and the Bellingham Gun Club. Mr. Adelstein leaves to survive his wife, Sadie; one son Melvin, of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Saslaw, in Oakland, Calif.; one brother, David Adelstein, of Oakland; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 13, at 2 p. m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

ADEMA, Eva Ruth, age 84 of 1555 Seacrest Dr. Lummi Island passed away Thurs. July 13, 1989 in Bellingham. She was born June 25, 1905 in Knoxville, TN. Memorial service will be held Mon. July 17 2:30 p.m. at the Lummi Island Congregational Church with Rev. Anne Morawski officiating. Cremation by Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Adema was a Lummi Island resident since 1945 & a member of the Lummi Island Congregational Church, Lummi Island Grange & Lummi Island Civic Club. Mrs. Adema was preceded in death by her husband Floyd in Sept. 1971. Survivors: a daughter Lucille Miller & husband Jack of Lummi Island; sons Frank Adema & wife Gerry & Robert Adema all of Bellingham, Don Adema of Lummi Island; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Memorials may be made to the Lummi Island Fire Dept. or Lummi Island Congregational Church.

ADEMA, Jacob S., age 70 years, of Lynden, passed away Wednesday, March 21, (1945) in a Bellingham hospital. He was born in The Netherlands and came to the United States at the age of 16 years and to Lynden in 1926. He was a member of the First Christian reformed Church and was active in church work. Survivors beside his wife Susan, are three sons, Simon, Bellflower, Calif., Henry, Seattle, Hilbert, Everett; five daughters, Mrs. Agnes Privara, San Diego, Mrs. Harriet Bull, Bellingham, Mrs. Johanna Sweegman, Sumas, Mrs. Jeannette Van Leeuwen, Everett, and Mrs. Betty Van Ry, Renton; nineteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 26, at 2 p.m. from the First Christian Reformed Church of Lynden, with Rev. D. Hollebeek officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of Knapp & Knapp Funeral Home of Lynden.

ADEMA, Susan, age 81 of 1012 Liberty St., Lynden, passed away in a local rest home Sunday, Jan. 11th, (1958) following a brief illness. Mrs. Adema was born in The Netherlands and had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1926. She was a member of the First Christian Reform Church. She leaves to survive 3 sons, Simon of Lakewood, California; Henry of Seattle; Hilbert of Long Beach; 5 daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Van Leeuwen of Lynden, Mrs. Agnes Schultz of Custer, Mrs. Harriet Bull and Mrs. Johanna Zweegman, both of Bellingham; Mrs. Betty Van Ry of Seattle; 22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the First Christian Reform Church January 15 at 11 a.m. with Rev. William Reinsma officiating.

ADIE, Frederick E., age 67, of 3226 Heights Dr., Bellingham, passed away Tues. Nov. 10, (1987). He was a retired certified public accountant. He was a member of Bellingham Yacht Club; Bellingham Golf & Country Club; Army veteran of WWII serving as a clerical worker. He is survived by his wife Edith; 1 son, David & wife Parames of Virginia; 1 daughter, Janice & husband Jim Thiel of Bothel; 4 grandsons; 1 brother, Lawrence & wife Marie of North Vancouver; sister, Isabel Trozzo of Nelson, B. C. Family funeral services will be conducted Fri. Nov. 13 at 1:30 in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

ADKINS, Christine B., aged 66 years, residence Leopold Hotel, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mount Vernon, Wash., Monday, June 15, (1943) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Adkins had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty years, was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran church and of the Holly Rebekah Lodge, No. 153. Surviving relatives include two sons and two daughters, Marian B., at Blanchard; Harry M., in Alaska; Mrs. Florence St. John, Bellingham, and Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mount Vernon; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Noggle, Anacortes, Mrs. Ida Haggen, Bellingham and Miss Elizabeth Hovland, Chehalis, Wash.; one brother, Chris Hovland, Iron Mountain, Mich.; also six grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, June 22 at 2 o'clock, with Rev. James M. Wilson, officiating. Interment will follow in Bay View Cemetery.

ADKINS, Ina, former Sumas resident, died Friday, June 6, 1997, at her home in Vista, Calif. She was 90. Born Aug. 18, 1906, in Blanchard, Iowa, she lived in Sumas in the 1940s. Mrs. Adkins retired as a postmaster in Caliente, Calif., after 23 years. She lived in Vista for 23 years. Mrs. Adkins volunteered at schools and delivered Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford, in 1974. Survivors include son William Adkins of Tulsa, Okla.; daughter Arlene Vanderlinden of Vista; sisters Lucille Porter of Everson and Nadine Todd of Entiat; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

ADKINS, Marion B., 78, of Park Village in Mount Vernon, died Sunday (Dec. 21, 1980) during a visit to Merrill, Ore. He was born May 1, 1902, in Weyerhauser, Wisc., and moved to Bellingham in 1903. He grew up in Chuckanut Village, and married Melba Lawler on Aug. 9, 1925. He was a member of the Burlington Eagles and Burlington Sportsman's Club. He lived in Bellingham until 1945, then moved to Blanchard and then to Burlington, where he operated a tavern. He helped form the Edison and South Whatcom volunteer fire departments, and served as a commissioner for the latter department. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Kern Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Cremation will follow.

ADKINS, Melba Zoe, age 84 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Sat., July 30, (1988) at Skagit Valley Hospital. She was born Feb. 10, 1904 in Lynxville, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Richard & Pearl Lawlor. She came to B'ham in 1922 where she lived until 1941; since that time she has resided in Skagit County. She married Marion Adkins on Aug. 8, 1924 in B'ham, he preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by her son Dean Adkins & his wife Jan of Mt. Vernon; a daughter, Phyllis Royce & her husband Bob of Everett; granddaughters, Tami Adkins, Tina Adkins, Tracy Adkins, Cheryl Hodges; grandsons, Dennis Hodges & Steve Stransky; also, great grandchildren Julie Renfro & Patrick Renfro. Memorial services will be held at the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mt. Vernon, Wed., Aug. 3, 1988 at 1 p.m. Inurnment will be at Bayview Cemetery in B'ham. Cremation has been conducted at Mt. Vernon Crematory.

ADKINSON, Beecher H. - Burial for Beecher H. Adkinson of St. George, Utah, formerly of Everson, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park in Seattle. Mr. Adkinson died Saturday, Jan 22, 2000 in St. George. He was 88. Mr. Adkinson was born April 6, 1911 to Jason H. and Clara (Warriner) Adkinson in Everson. His daughter Merrilyn and sister Leona preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of St. George; son Herb Adkinson of Renton; brother Burton Adkinson of Seattle; sisters Fay Dorr of Bellingham; Vivienne Ellyson of Lynden and Clarice Rapelyear of Everett; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home of Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ADKINSON, Clara F., age 68, of El Cajon, California, passed away in that city Tuesday, April 25, (1950). Mrs. Adkinson had been a resident of Whatcom County for 46 years before moving to California in 1937. She was a member of the First Advent Christian Church, both in this community and in California. Surviving relatives include her husband, Jason H. Adkinson, of El Cajon, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Leona McClimans and Mrs. Faye Feathers, both of Bellingham; Mrs. Vivienne Ellyson of Route 2, Blaine, and Mrs. Clarice Rapelyea, of Middletown, R.I.; two sons, Dr. Burton W. Adkinson, of Washington, D.C., and Beecher H. Adkinson, of Seattle; two brothers, John H. Warriner, of Bellingham, and Harlan A. Warriner, of Rawlins, Wyoming; three sisters, Mrs. Olivia Callarman, of Seattle, Mrs. Hattie Liggett, of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Nell Pimol, of Casa Grande, Arizona; 18 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Tom Tate, Saturday, May 27, at 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADKINSON, Dean Howard, age 80, passed away September 28, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born in Bellingham on November 14, 1924, to Wilbur and Grace (Converse) Adkinson. He left Mt. Baker High School in his junior year to join the U.S. Marines and served in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945. He married Peggy Campbell in August of 1946 and they were together for 59 years, raising two daughters, Deanne and Cheryl. He received his diploma from Mt. Baker High School. Dean enjoyed his family, many friends, hunting, fishing, camping and anything in the greater outdoors. He was also quite a gardener, of both vegetables and flowers. He also enjoyed training and the companionship of his dogs, especially "Rusty." Dean was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Deanne, his loving in-laws, Frank and Myrtle Campbell, his brother Merle Adkinson and sister Loretta Adkinson. He is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Dr. Cheryl Adkinson, sister Olive Breitkovitz and granddaughter Meghan. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice, the Salvation Army or a charity of choice. Visitation will be on Monday, October 3, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m., all taking place at Jerns Funeral Chapel with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ADKINSON, Jason, age 78 of 216 E. Holly passed away Friday, May 9, (1957). Mr. Adkinson had resided in Whatcom County for the past 57 years, was a member of the First Advent Christian Church, and a retired shingle weaver and a member of the Leisure Time Club. He leaves to survive 4 daughters, Mrs. Leona McClimans, Mrs. Faye Feathers and Mrs. Vivienne Elleyson, all of this city; Mrs. Clarice Rapelyea of Dallas, Texas; 2 sons, Dr. Burton W. Adkinson of Washington, D. C., and Beecher Adkinson of Seattle; 18 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Charles N., of this city; Leo of Hillsboro, Oregon; Oliver in Montana; one sister, Mrs. Viola Yonalli of Forest Grove, Oregon. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Tom Tate, pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres.

ADKINSON, Mary Sheets, age 61 years, of Route 2, Everson, passed away Thursday, February 14, (1946). Mrs. Adkinson had been a resident of the Everson district for the past 33 years and is survived by her husband, Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Engle, Mrs. Agnew Lexow, both of Abilene, Kansas; three brothers, Dan K. Sheets, of San Francisco, Christopher Sheets, of Los Angeles, Dr. William Sheets, of Portland; also several nieces and nephews. Christian Science services will be read Monday, March 18, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, followed by Eastern Star services. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADKINSON, Oliver W., age 70 of 1632 James Street, passed away in a local rest home Sunday, Feb. 22, (1970). A retired mill worker and carpenter, he had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 60 years. He was a member of the Leisure Time Club. Surviving are his wife, Genevieve; 5 sons, Brooks and Charles, both of Oregon; Roland of Glacier; Jim, in Idaho, and Dexter of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Mass of California and Mrs. Darlene White in Oregon; 2 brothers, Leo in Oregon and Charles of Bellingham. Also 15 grandchildren. Cremation services were held under the direction of Veroske Bellingham Chapel.

ADKINSON, Ruth M., age 65, 623 E. North Street, passed away Tuesday, August 25, (1964). A forty-year resident of this community, Mrs. Adkinson attended the First Advent Christian Church, and was a member of the Leisure Time Club. Survivors are her husband, Charles, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Reg Williams, city; one son, Robert B. Moblo, Eugene, Oregon; four grandchildren; father, Riley Mitzel, Middletown, Ohio, and three brothers and two sisters in Ohio. Services will be conducted by Rev. Donald Mace Friday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

ADKINSON, Wilbur C., age 65 years, of 601 East Holly St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Dec. 14, (1954) following a short illness. Mr. Adkinson had been a resident of this community for the past 33 years and was maintenance foreman for the State Highway Dept. for the past 22 years. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 31. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Adkinson; two sons, Merl of Deming and Dean of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Olive Breitkreitz of Olympia and Miss Lorretta Adkinson of Buckley, Wash.; three step-sons, Lee Otten of Maple Falls, Ray Otten of Seattle and Gene Otten of Portland; 11 grandchildren; four brothers, Jason and Charles Adkinson both of Bellingham; Oliver Adkinson of Maple Falls and Leo Adkinson and one sister, Mrs. Viola Yonley, both of Forest Grove, Ore. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Denton Sutton of the Mount Baker Baptist Association officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADKISON, Cecile C., Rt. 1 Custer, passed away at her home, Wednesday, Aug. 17, (1960). She was born at Hewitt, Wis., Oct. 26, 1888. She came to Custer in 1923, and had lived in that area since. She was a member of the Custer Methodist Church. Survivors include one brother, David Crossman of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Lindsay of Shelton, Wash., and Mrs. Julia Hatfield of Custer; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Burton Flint of Custer. Funeral services will [be] held Saturday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home with Rev. Willard Buckner officiating. Concluding services and interment will be held at the Greenacres Cemetery.

ADKISON, Fannie, age 72, Bellingham - formerly of Rt. 1, Custer - passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, July 28, (1964) following an extended illness. Miss Adkison was born in Lock Springs, Missouri and came to Whatcom County in 1910 where she has since resided. Survivors include 1 brother, John Adkison, Chillicathe, Missouri; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lura Bawles (sic), Portland, Oregon and Mrs. Burton (Wilma) Flint, Rt. 1 Custer. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, July 31, at 2 p.m. in the Enterprise Cemetery by Rev. J. Tooley under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home.

ADKISON, Martha E., age 88, passed away Friday, May 18, (1951) in a Bellingham hospital following a lingering illness. Mrs. Adkison had been a resident of the Haynie district the past two years. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Laura Bowles, of Portland, Ore., Miss Fannie Adkison at home, and Mrs. Burton Flint of Route 1, Custer; two sons, John of Chillicotche, Mo. and Seth of Route 1, Custer; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be conducted Tuesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home, in Blaine, with the Rev. Evana David, officiating. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.

ADKISON, Seth, age 77 years, who resided at Custer, Rt. No 1, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, (1957) in a Sedro-Woolley hospital. He is survived by his wife, Cecile at the family home; one brother, John at Chillecothe, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Lura Bowles, Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Wilma Flint, and Fannie Adkison, both of Custer; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Rev. Everett M. Richey officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADKISON, William E., 80 years of age, passed away at his home in the south part of Blaine, on Sunday morning (28 Nov 1937). Surviving are his widow, Martha Adkison; three daughters, Mrs. Louis Bowles, Port Angeles, Wash.; Miss Fanny Adkison at home and Mrs. Burton Flint, of Custer, Wash.; two sons, Seth, of Custer; and John of Chillicothe, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. F. N. Wise, of Jamesport, Mo; and a brother, Joshua, of The Dalles, Ore.; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock from the Purdy & McKinney Chapel. Rev. J. N. Bridges, pastor of the Congregational Church officiated. Favorite hymns were sung by Frank M. Jones, who played his own accompaniment. Floral offerings were many and beautiful and many friends attended. Burial was made in the Enterprise cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, December 2, 1937) Submitted by John Rausch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

ADOLFSON, John, age 83, 3037 Cherrywood Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Dec. 23, (1962). Mr. Adolfson was a farmer in the Shelton area for twenty-seven years, and following his retirement resided in Olympia fifteen years, having moved to Bellingham four months ago. Survivors are his widow, Dorothea H., at home; two sons, Carl, City; Henry, Seattle; five grandchildren and one brother, Carl Ekroth in Sweden. Private services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home by Rev. Richard Stussi Thursday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.

ADRIAN, Theodore, age 78 years, of 1509 East Victor Street, passed way in a local hospital Wednesday, July 20, (1955) following an extended illness. Mr. Adrian was a retired merchant seaman. He is survived by two step-sons, Edward and Gordon, both in the U.S. Army. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 22, at 10 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Albert C. Tinberg, pastor of the Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation.

ADRIANCE, Clare J. of Ferndale, WA, died July 19, 2007 at home with his family. Clare was born April 17, 1925, in Baldwin, Kansas to William J. Adriance and Bonnie Snyder Adriance. After attending Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, he graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in aeronautical engineering. He married Shirley Cook of Baldwin, Kansas on Dec 1, 1945. He worked for the McDonnel Company in St. Louis for five years before joining the Boeing Company in Wichita, Kansas, subsequently transferring to Boeing, Seattle, working as a test engineer on different airplanes, space projects, and rapid transit projects. He especially enjoyed working on the Lunar Rover vehicle and being the manager of the environmental labs at the Boeing Kent Space Center. He retired in 1986, moving to Sandy Point where he enjoyed years of boating in the San Juan Islands. He then built a new home and moved to Ferndale, WA. He had a very active retirement being involved in community and the United Church of Ferndale choir. His hobbies included woodturning and collecting flags to fly from his homemade flagpoles. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose love and generosity will be remembered always. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Adriance, his son Mark Adriance MD (Janet Bergstrom), Everson, daughter Katie Adriance-Exner (Richard Adriance-Exner), Bellingham. He loved his grandchildren Martin (Marlena) Adriance-Exner, Blaine, WA; Anna (Hakim) Bergstrom Prichard, Sendai, Japan; Ella (Andrew) Vanderbilt Adriance, Pittsburgh, PA; and Alex Bergstrom Adriance of Everson. His extended family was the Vanderbilt Mathews family of Langley, WA. Memorial services will be Aug. 8, 1 p.m. at the United Church of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ADY, Lafayette J., died of cancer Feb. 2, 1978. Mr. Ady was born in Cimarron, Kansas Dec. 11, 1893. Mr. Ady so believed in the welfare of Man, that he had donated his mortal remains to The University of Washington School of Medical Research. He hoped that with thorough study of his cancer ridden body, many lives might be saved in the future. In keeping with Mr. Adys wishes, there will be no funeral services. All remembrances should be sent to the American Cancer Society, Washington State Blind Assoc., or the University of Washington Medical Research. Mr. Ady is survived by his wife Gail; two sisters, Cora Baldwin and Esther Marshall, both of Bellingham, Wn.; 4 step-children, Gladys Helmick of Edmonds, Wn., Martha Dirks of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Charles Butts of Indianapolis, Indiana and Margaret A. Mouat, Seattle, Washington.

AEBISCHER, Minnie, age 73 years, of 2119 A Street, passed away at the family home Saturday, November 24, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Aebischer had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 56 years and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Pythian Sisters Bellingham Temple No. 22. She is survived by her husband, Chris; one daughter, Mrs. Hilda Knaack of this city; two sons, Dr. Paul Washke of Eugene, Ore., and Alfred Aebischer of Norfolk, Va.; four grandchildren, Mrs. Frank Pope of Ferndale, Miss Shirley Lamoreaux of Seattle, Douglas and Richard Aebischer of Norfolk, Va.; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Johnson and Mrs. Ida Schweider, both in Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Anna Ebeling of Burlington, and Mrs. George Merrin of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 27, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with the Rev. E. M. Butenshon, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

AEMMER, John B., age 59 of Seattle, Washington, passed away Friday, November 15, (1963) in Skagit County as a result of an auto accident. Mr. Aemmer had resided in Bellingham for 24 years and was a baker for Manning's in Seattle. He was a member of the Bakers' and Confectionery Workers No. 9 and the Lake Samish Volunteer Fire Department. He leaves to survive his wife, Edith E. Aemmer at home; 3 sons, Donald, Ronald and Robert, all of Seattle; 1 daughter, Mrs. Arlene Mashburn of Tennessee; 9 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Ida Aemmer, Seattle; 2 brothers, Harold of Seattle and Elmer of Bellingham; 1 sister, Mrs. Rose Chasteen of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday November 19 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. James O. York officiating. Interment Greenacres. Memorials may be made to the Lake Samish Volunteer Fire Department.

AGARD, Wallace Bernard, age 69, of Custer, passed away at home Tuesday, May 4, 1993. He was born in Bullhead, S. D. to Louis and Blanche Agard on May 18, 1923. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater and received a purple heart. He was a long-time member of the D. A. V. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #40 for 41 years. He is survived by his loving wife Estelle J. Agard, his loved and loving children: sons Ted Dodge, Jr. and wife Kay of Custer; Don Dodge and wife Mary of Seattle; daughter Bonny and husband Ric Jones of Ferndale; 6 grandchildren, R. T., Kjersti, Gordon, Zach, Ransom, Daniel; brother Quentin Agard of Alta Loma, CA; sisters Theresa Shoptrese of Mesa, AZ; Shirley Marvin of S.D.; Clara May Agard of S.D. A Memorial service will be held Friday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Eulogy by Jon Davis. Cremation will be by Greenacres Crematorium. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Whatcom County. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.

AGEE, Fred W., 91 years of age, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Jan. 30, (1956). Mr. Agee was a former Blaine resident and businessman until his retirement in 1948. He was visiting his daughter, Mrs. John Bay, in Lynden at the time of his death. He was a member of the Kulshan Masonic Lodge No. 186 in Blaine. He is survived by one son, W. T. Agee, Pittsburgh, Pa.; five daughters, Mrs. Courtland Temple, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Horace Selby, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Luckie Waller, Chula Vista, Calif.; Mrs. Roman Webb, Wenatchee, Wash., and Mrs. John Bay, Lynden; one grandson; one granddaughter, three great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with ritualistic graveside rites by the Blaine Kulshan Masonic Lodge No. 186. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.

AGEE, Melinda Ellen, age 81 years, a resident of Blaine for 38 years, passed away Sunday, June 13, (1948) following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Fred W. Agee; five daughters, Mrs. Fyrne Webb, Wenatchee, Mrs. Jessie Temple, Mrs. Thelma Selby, both of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Elizabeth Bay, Lynden, Mrs. Dora Waller, Chula Vista, Calif.; one son, William Tillman Agee, Pittsburgh; one granddaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, one great-granddaughter, Aileen Davis, one grandson, Luk_ Agee Waller; one sister, Mrs. James Bowles, Blaine; four brothers, S. R. Hawkins, Blaine, J. W. Hawkins, Mount Vernon, A. W. Hawkins, Bellingham, L. B. Hawkins, Haynie; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon, June 18, at 2 p.m., daylight savings time, from the Methodist Church at Blaine, Rev. Bertram Robins, of Stanwood, officiating. Pallbearers will be: Kenneth C. Morrison, T. A. Barnett, E. C. Brunner, Clarence Dodd, Samuel Ruberg and Johnnie Kruse. Interment in the Blaine Cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine.

AGLAND, Flora Mary, age 98 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. LeRoy O. Cowling, Route 2, Everson, Friday, Feb. 16, (1951). Mrs. Agland had lived in Whatcom county for the past nine years and was a member of the Episcopal church. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Flora Gale, Toronto, Canada, and Mrs. Annie Butchart, Vancouver, B. C.; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, Monday, Feb. 19, at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

AGNEW, Sadie - Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie M. Agnew, 85, 2829 Russell, St., will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Agnew was a 68-year resident an a member of the First Baptist Church and the Republican Women's Club. She died Thursday. Surviving are two sons, David of Bellingham and Sam of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Ardith Duncomb of Litchfield, Minn. and six grandchildren. Burial will be in Bay View Cemetery under direction of Jones Funeral Home. [ d. Nov. 29, 1973]

AGNEW, Samuel H. - Services for Samuel H. Agnew, 2829 Russell St., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. A 37-year resident of this city and a retired rancher, Mr. Agnew was a member of the First Baptist Church and a Veteran of World War I. Survivors include his widow, Sadie, two sons, David of Bellingham and Sam of Seattle, a daughter Mrs. Ardith Duncomb of Litchfield, Minn., and six grandchildren. The Rev. Max Oliphant will officiate at the services which will be followed by burial in the Bay View Cemetery. [d. June 28, 1967]

AHARENDT, Margaret Laybourne - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Laybourne Aharendt, aged 64 years, and mother of Mrs. W. H. Fletcher, Mrs. Nellie Patton, P. J. Laymourne (sic) and W. W. Laybourne, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fletcher, 2400 Lafayette street, Saturday, February 28, (1925) will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 3, at 1:30 o'clock at the Harlow mortuary home, Holly and Forest streets, with Rev. J. C. Harrison of the Garden Street Methodist church officiating, and interment will follow in the family plot in Bay View cemetery.

AHERN, Edwin Charles, age 63 years, passed away at the family residence, 2001 Lakeway Drive, Sunday, August 28, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Ahern had been a resident of Bellingham for the past thirty-six years and was conductor of the Ahern Conservatory of Music. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary, and the local music union. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Garnet Ahern; one son, James J. Ahern, Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Banner, Alderwood Manor; his mother, Mrs. Annie C. Ahern, Chicago; a brother, George R. Ahern, Chicago; six (sic) sisters, Mrs. Anabel A. Ramsey, Elmhurst, Ill., Mrs. Lillian M. Larkin, Chicago, Mrs. Gertrude A. Brown, Chicago, Mrs. Edna A. Angstmann, Chicago, and Mrs. Mercedes A. Kreiter, Elmhurst, Ill.; one grandson and one granddaughter. The remains rest a the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Rosary will be said at the Church of the Assumption Tuesday, August 30, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be said for the repose of the soul at the church, Wednesday, August 31, at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Bernard Cramer, officiating. Interment will follow. Casketbearers will be Messrs. Harry Emery, James O'Hearn, Edward Mura, T. A. Frank, Thomas Cairns and Max Koehler.

AHERN, James J., M.D., age 61, husband of Mary, father of Stephen C., Seattle; Sharon L., Olympia, Wa.; brother of Mrs. Ralph Banner, Edmonds, Wa. No services at his request. Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home. Remembrances are suggested to Medic 1 Foundation.

AHERN, Paul, age 62 of Birch Bay, passed away Friday, July 24, 1981. Mr. Ahern came to Whatcom County in 1969; he founded the Birch Bay Patrol and Detective Agency and was a member of the World Association of Detectives, Inc. He is survived by: his wife Janice of Birch Bay; 1 son, Sean of Bellingham. Cremation will be held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

AHLIN, Jerry, age 67, Blaine, passed away in a Seattle hospital Thursday, Dec. 23, (1976). He has been a resident of Blaine for the past 20 yrs. & was a Senior Inspector for the U. S. Custom Service & has served with the Custom Service for the past 30 yrs. A veteran of the United States Army in World War II. Was a member of Peach Arch American Legion, B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 191 of Bellingham. Surviving are his wife, Nina at home. 1 son, Jan of Longview. 2 brothers, John Ahlin, Boise, Idaho & Max Ahlin, Minnesota, A sister, Ann Mahne, in Minnesota. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 11 am, with the Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. Burial in Greenacres. Memorials may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Fund.

AHLSTEDT, Anna J., age 86 years of 1530 James Street passed away in a local hospital Friday, October 14, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Ahlstedt had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 47 years, was a member of the Ebeneezer Lutheran Church, a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of Vasa. Survivors include one son, Harold of Rt. 3, Ferndale; one daughter, Mrs. Maybelle Courtier of Los Angeles; also 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 17, at 10 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Pastor Norman A. Dahle officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

AHLSTEDT, Asta C., age 58, of Ferndale, passed away in Denver, Colo., Tuesday, June 1, (1954). Mrs. Ahlstedt had resided in this community for the past 35 years. She is survived by her husband, Harold T. Sr., of the home; two sons, Loren R. of the home and Harold T. Jr. of the city; one daughter, Mrs. Beverly Krabbe of Santa Clara, Calif.; four grandchildren, Richard A. and Cathy Ahlstedt, city, and Christine E. and Gay L. Krabebe (sic) of Santa Clara. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Gudbranson of Blaine; five brothers, Edward, Oscar and Carl Gudbranson, all of Blaine; Harold and August Gudbranson, both of this city; one sister, Mrs. Archie Finley, of Blaine. Service will be conducted Friday, June 4, at 1:30 p. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.

AHLSTEDT, Russell N., age 52 years, of 614 Gladstone, passed away at a local hospital Monday, April 27, (1953) following an extended illness. Mr. Ahlstedt had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna J. Ahlstedt, of this city; one brother, Harold, of Rt. 3, Ferndale; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Erickson, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Mabel Courtier of Garena, Calif.; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 30, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Alvin L. Hansen, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, officiating. Cremation.

AHRENDT, Ella B., age 88 years, of 3505 Northwest Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Sept. 29, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Ahrendt was a pioneer resident of Bellingham, having resided here for the past 60 years. She leaves to survive three daughters, Mrs. Sadie Baird, city, Mrs. Dora Brunhaver, California, and Mrs. Mary Jane Bolser of Spokane; two sons, P. W. Howell of North Bellingham and Eugene Howell of Everett; also three brothers; 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Donald Wrigley, pastor of the Adult Christian Church, officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

AHRENDT, Ernest, age 87 who resided in Walla Walla, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 1983. He was a former City of Bellingham employee and retired from the U.S. Navy. He leaves to survive 1 son, Robert Ahrendt of Walla Walla; 2 sisters, Marjorie Cox & Dorothy Johnson, both of Bellingham; 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 22 at Greenacres Memorial Park at 11 a.m., Rev. Newcomer officiating. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [b. Feb. 17, 1897 Peoria IL]

AHRENDT, Jessie, who resided in Portland, OR, passed away Sat., April 19, 1980. She was a former resident of Bellingham. She leaves to survive, her husband, Ernest. Funeral services will be held Thurs., April 24 at 1:30 in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. in MI; age 82]

AHRENDT, William G., aged 79 years, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, April 30, (1940) following a long illness. Mr. Ahrendt had been a resident here for the past thirty-four years, residing at 1410 G Street. Deceased was a Methodist and leaves the following survivors: His widow, Ella at home; one son, Ernest E., and two daughters, Dorothy Johnson and Margie Cox, and five grandchildren, all of this city; also one sister, Mrs. Ella Hemburg, Seattle, and three brothers in the East. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Isaac Ward, Friday, May 3, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Ten Mile Cemetery.

AHRENS, Barbara - A memorial service for Barbara Allen Ahrens of Everson will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. Ahrens died of cancer Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was 39. Born Nov. 6, 1959, to Virginia and Troy Mitchusson Sr. in Jonsboro, Ark., she graduated from Killeen High School and had been a Whatcom County resident since 1990. Mrs. Ahrens worked as a bookkeeper for Cenex Fuel Department of Lynden. On Aug. 31, 1991, she married Scott Ahrens in Everson. Her father died previously. Survivors include her husband, of the family home sons Ryan and Josh Ahrens and daughter Stefanie Ahrens, all of Everson her mother of Wynne, Ark. brother Troy Mitchusson Jr. of Wynne, Ark. one grandchild and two nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.

AHRENS, E. Keith - Memorial services were held Saturday, Dec. 5 for E. Keith Ahrens, who died Nov. 30, (1981) at his home in Bellingham. Ahrens was born in Lost Nation, Iowa in 1889, moved to Great Falls, Montana as a young child, and then to Seattle at the age of 12. He graduated from Broadway High in Seattle in 1908 and attended the University of Washington for two years. In 1912 he came to a farm on the Central Rd. where son Spencer and family still reside. He was a charter member of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association, a member of the Washington Cooperative Farmers Association, the Whatcom County Cow Testing Association, and the Ten Mile Grange, and served on the Forest Grove School Board for many years. He was active in getting the herd law passed an in inaugurating the TB test for dairy cattle. In recent years he was president of the Fourth Corner Chapter of the Blind and a member of the Governor's Council on Aging. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Garrod of Bellevue and Doris Rogers of Seattle; one daughter, Pat Larson of Seattle; and three sons, Keith A. of Bellingham, Conner A. of Silver Springs, Maryland, and Spencer A. of Everson. There are also numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Fourth Corner Chapter of the Blind.

AHRENS, Helen C., 82, 2926 Elizabeth St., died Sunday (July 8, 1973). A Bellingham resident since 1915, she was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church, Birchwood Garden Club, associate member of the Whatcom County Association for the Blind, and Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Survivors include the widower, E. Keith Ahrens at home, three sons, Keith Jr. of Bellingham, Conner of Silver Spring, Md., and Spencer of Everson; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Larson, Seattle; a brother, Elmer Conner of Paulsbo; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Browne of Seattle, and 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At her request, no services were held. Cremation was under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel. Remembrances may be made to the Association of the Blind or Birchwood Presbyterian Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

AHRENS, Lena Louisa, age 71, of Blaine, passed away at the family home, Thursday, April 7, (1949). Mrs. Ahrens had been a resident of Blaine for the past fourteen years. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Emma Jensen, of Beaverton, Oregon; Mrs. Irma Sorg, of Portland, Ore.; and Miss Dorothy Ahrens, of San Francisco, Calif.; two sons, Paul and Arthur Ahrens, both of Blaine; also six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. Arthur Hanson officiating.

AHRENS, Paul - A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church in Blaine for former Blaine City Councilman Paul Ahrens. Mr. Ahrens, 86, 1925 Pipeline Road, Blaine, died Tuesday (Oct. 30, 1990) at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. He was born on Dec. 8, 1902, in Verdel, Neb., and came west with his brother in 1925, working in the fishing industry in both Alaska and Point Roberts. During the Depression, Mr. Ahrens worked as a stonemason on the Grand Coulee Dam and later as a boilermaker at the Kaiser Shipyards in Portland. He returned to Blaine in 1947 and was active for years in civic programs. He was a member of the Blaine Lutheran Church, Kulshan Lodge of Free Masons and the Blaine City Council. Mr. Ahrens also worked at the Bellingham Shipyard and in 1960, started his own plumbing business, which he operated until his retirement in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor, of the family home; son Lee Roy Ahrens of Kirkland; daughter Evelyn Ahrens of Seattle; and two grandchildren. Cremation will take place at Greenacres Crematorium, with burial of ashes at Greenacres Memorial Park. The family suggest memorials be sent to the Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund or Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Whatcom Cremation Association.

AIKENS, Wallace M., 67 of Midway, died May 10, (1983) in Edmonds. He leaves his sister, Dorothy Hofstad of Alaska; 4 brothers, Elmer, Ralph, Ernie and Richard all of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services Friday, May 13, 1 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.

AIRD, Helen Wolfe - No local services will be held for Helen Wolfe Aird, 76, 1200 Birchwood Ave., who died Tuesday (Aug. 15, 1989) at Bellingham Care Center. Born April 11, 1913, in Rocky Ford, Colo., Mrs. Aird grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a graduate of the University of South Dakota and member of Phi Beta Kappa. She lived in various countries before retiring in Bellingham in 1979. She was a member of Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. Her husband, Thomas, died in 1988 and a son, Bryce, died in 1978. Survivors include a son, Thomas L. Aird Jr., and grandson, both of North Hampton, Mass. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Whatcom County. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

AIRD, Thomas L., 77, a former U.S. Air Force officer and a veteran of three wars, died Wednesday (March 16, 1988) in Bellingham. Mr. Aird, 3115 Squalicum Parkway, was born Sept. 24, 1910, in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Bellingham nine years ago. He served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He was a member of Unitarian Fellowship. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the family home; a son, Thomas Leitch Aird Jr., of Massachusetts; a grandson; a brother, George Aird, of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Jean Church, Universal City, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. The body will be cremated. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Whatcom County. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

AISTED, Conrad S., age 74, of 907 Newell St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, May 9, (1959). Mr. Aisted had resided in this community for many years and had been a long time employee of City of Bellingham Water Dept. Deceased was a Life Member of F. O. E. Aerie No. 31, and leaves to survive his widow, Grace at home; three daughters, Mrs. Ardra Slagle of Grandby, Texas and Mrs. Donna Arnold and Mrs. Thelma Arnold both of Seattle; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The remains rest at Jones Funeral Home where private family services will be conducted by Pastor Norman Dahle Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

AISTED, Grace E. - Graveside services for Grace E. Aisted, age 90, formerly of Bellingham will be Thursday, June 16 at 10 A. M. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Aisted passed away Monday, June 13, 1983 in Seattle. She is survived by 2 daughters, Ardra & husband Bob Slagle of East Wenatchee, Thelma and husband LaVerne "Jack" Arnold of Seattle; 3 grandchildren, Lester Hook of Ketchikan, Alaska, Jack Arnold of Kent and Donna Lester of East Wenatchee; 9 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Aisted moved to Bellingham in 1907 and had lived on Newell St. from 1924 to 1978 when she moved to Seattle. She was a member of the Daughters of The Pioneers and the Old Settlers Association. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. July 7, 1892 Hadlock, WA]

AISTON, Anna, age 74, of 1027 Twenty-first Street, passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, February 1, (1947). Mrs. Aiston had been a resident of this community for the past three years and leaves to survive three sons, Homer and Kenneth, of Bellingham, and Robert, of Chicago; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Chamberlain, of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Matilda Aiston, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Wednesday, February 5, at 3 p.m. Cremation. Please omit flowers.

AISTON, Homer G., 84, 1200 Lincoln St., died Friday (Jan. 21, 1983) in Bellingham. He was born Nov. 20, 1898, in Chicago, Ill., and had been a Bellingham resident since 1943. He is survived by wife Marguerite, one sister (Louise Chamberlain of Stuart, Florida) and nieces (Bonnie Foster of City). At his request, no services will be held. Cremation will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

AISTON, Matilda Gunn, age 79, of 616 Ivy Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 31, (1954). Mrs. Aiston had resided in this community for the past seven years, and leaves to survive three brothers, John Gunn of Grants Pass, Ore., Edward of Eugene, Ore., and James of Allegan, Mich., and a number of nieces and nephews including Louise Chamberlain of Mamoroneck, New York, Homer Aiston of Bellingham, Robert Aiston of Chicago, Ill., and Philip Aiston of San Francisco, Calif. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Graveside services will be conducted at Greenacres Memorial Park by Bishop De Los A. Rowe, Friday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m.

AISTON, Philip B., age 69, formerly of 1946 Grandview Rd., Ferndale, passed away in a local rest home Thursday, Dec. 26, (1974). A resident of Whatcom County for 55 years, he had served in the U. S. Navy. Surviving are his wife, Rosario; 2 sons, Philip and Joe and a daughter, Anita all of Ferndale; 2 brothers, Robert and Homer both of Lummi Island. Funeral services will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.

AITKEN, James, age 86, 1509 E. Victor, passed away Thursday, July 9, (1964) following an extended illness. Mr. Aitken had been a resident of the Ferndale and Custer communities for many years. He is survived by 1 son, Colin J. Aitken, San Francisco; 1 sister, Mrs. Vi Collier, Seattle; 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Paul Jacobson officiating. Final resting place Enterprise.

AITKEN, Margrete M., age 84 years, of 2315 I Street passed away at the family home Friday, June 26, (1959). Mrs. Aitken had resided in Bellingham for the past 36 years and was a member of the Broadway Presbyterian Church, the Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 Order of Eastern Star and the Amaranth Court. She leaves to survive: her husband, William of the family home; three daughters, Mrs. Margrete Bisset of Everson, Mrs. Jessie Curtin of Bellingham and Mrs. Catherine Budlong of Tula Vista, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; also two sisters in Australia and one sister in Scotland. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Neil M. Higbee, pastor of the Everson Presbyterian Church, officiating, followed by ritualistic services by members of the Amaranth Court.

AKER, Elizabeth M., age 73 years, of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away at her home Monday, February 4, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Aker had been a resident of the Wiser Lake district for the past 45 years and attended Bethel Temple, was a member of the Woodlyn Club, Whatcom County Clam Diggers Association, Whatcom County Dairymen's Association and the Washington Co-Op. She is survived by her husband, Knute B.; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Barnett, of Spokane; one son, Jack, of Route 1, Ferndale; two brothers, Jack Burke, of Yakima, and Johan Bjerke, of Norway; one sister, Mrs. Bernt Viddal, of Route 1, Ferndale; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 7, at 2 p.m. with the Bethel Temple in Ferndale, under the direction of the Monroe Funeral Home, with the Rev. Albert Galbraith officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

AKERBERG, Henning, 70 years, resided at the Rockwood Hotel, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 6, (1951). Mr. Akerberg is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. A. Thompson and Mrs. Ida Anderson, both of this city; two brothers, John and Peter also of the city; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 8, at 10:30 a.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home with the Rev. Gordon Loren officiating, followed by cremation.

AKERBERG, John, age 83, passed away in a local hospital Monday, February 14, (1966) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of the Bellingham area for the past 50 years and was a member of the Eagles. He is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Agnes Thompson of Bellingham. Private funeral services were held Tuesday, February 15 at the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

AKERBERG, Lars, age 49, of 904 Potter Street, passed away Saturday, June 21, (1947). Mr. Akerberg had resided in this community for the past twenty-three years and was a member of the F. O. E. Aerie No. 31, Yacht Club and Chamber of Commerce. Surviving relatives are the widow, Esther, at home; three brothers, Henning, Peter and John, all of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Thompson and Mrs. Ida Anderson, both of Bellingham; and Nellie Nelson, of Sweden; one niece, Mrs. George Russell and one nephew, Harry Thompson, both of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Earl Soiland, Tuesday, June 24, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

AKERBERG, Peter Nils, age 67, of 2508 Moore Street, passed away Saturday, January 12, (1952) in a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Akerberg was a member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 31, and the Longshoremen's Union. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. H. A. Thompson, and a brother, John A., both of this city, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Gordon Loren Wednesday, January 16, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist-Jerns funeral home. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

AKERLEY, Mary, age 49 who resided at 4000 Flynn Street, passed away in a local nursing home, Tuesday, December 9, 1980. She was a former Service Technician at Sears & Roebuck in Bellingham. She leaves to survive 1 daughter, Mary Ann Akerley of Bellingham; 2 sons, Frank of Goldbar, WA; & Jim of Everett; 1 brother, Harold Lever of Canada; 1 sister Betty Burns of Canada. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 12 at 11 am in Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Father John Langlitz of St. Paul's Church officiating. Private interment to be held in Bayview Cemetery. [b. Nov. 20, 1931 Canada]

AKERLUND, Rone T. - Memorial services were held for Rone T. Akerlund on Friday, Dec. 2, in the Chapel of Bartleson Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, Rev. Arne Aakre of the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church officiating. Akerlund died at his home on November 22, (1983). He was born in Malmberget, Sweden on Sept. 7, 1932. He came to the United States to reside in Lynden in June of 1957. He was employed for nine years at the Lynden Tribune. He moved to the Oak Harbor area in 1966, where he was united in marriage to Wanda Rolls. His wife preceded him in death on Aug. 5, 1983. He was employed at the Whidbey News-Times for 12 years as a layout technician before retiring in 1980. He had served in the Swedish Maritime Service for several years and was an amateur boxer in Sweden. He is survived by a stepson, John Rolls of Carlton, Wash.; one sister, Anna-Greta and her husband Robert Boice of Lynden; one brother, Gunner Akerlund, and two sister, Milly Lundstron and Maj-Lis Maxlahti, all of Sweden and several nieces and nephews.

AKERS, Helen Rogers, age 85, of 420 16th St., passed away at a local hospital Thursday, Oct. 20, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 18 years, Mrs. Akers was a member of the Unitarian Church Fellowship. Survivors are one son, Rogers Akers, and one granddaughter, Miss Patricia Sue Akers; and one grandson, Brian Akers, all of Covina, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Hall, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. A. Philip Hewett, pastor of the Vancouver Unitarian Church, Monday, October 24, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

AKIN, Frank L., 78, 934 State St., passed away in a local hospital Sat., Feb. 22, (1957). Mr. Akin had resided in this community for the past 40 years and was a retired gardener. Survivors are one brother, Jasper L., of Seattle, two nieces and one nephew. The remains were at the Jones Funeral Home where private services were conducted by Rev. Joe Tom Tate Tuesday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

AKIN, Harold Melvin, age 47, passed away suddenly at the family home, 2605 S. Park Drive, Friday, Nov. 24, (1950). Mr. Akin had been a life resident of this community and was a veteran of World War II; was the owner of the Akin Motor Co.; was a member of Bellingham Lodge No. 44, F. & A. M., and a member of the Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B. P. O. Elks. Surviving relatives are his widow, Edna Mae at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John N. Akin, of Bellingham, and one sister, Mrs. Sexie Metcalfe, of Seattle. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where service will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick and officers of the Masonic Lodge, Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

AKIN, Homer Jr., Sergeant Major, age 74, passed away in Capistrano Beach, Calif. Wed., Jan 28, 1987. He was born Jan. 27, 1913 at Fort Worth, Texas, was a former resident of the Pole Rd. area and a former parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. He leaves to survive 3 grandchildren, Kelly M. Gerard of LaJolla, Calif., James M. Aikin of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. & Michael Akin II of Laguna Beach, Calif. Mass of Christian burial will be held Sat., Jan. 31st in Calif. Private burial will be at Lynden Cemetery, under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

AKIN, Jasper L., 76, of South 2nd Ave., Seattle, passed away in that city Friday, April 4, (1957). Mr. Aiken had resided in Bellingham and before his retirement had been employed at Morse Hardware. Surviving relatives are two sons, Carl W. Akin of San Jose, Calif., and Sgt. Ray W. Akin, U. S. Army stationed in Korea, also four grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Tom Tate Monday, April 14, at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

AKIN, John N., age 77, of 2422 Elm Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, March 3, (1955). Mr. Akin had resided in this community for the past 48 years and was a retired carpenter. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. L. Agnes Akin at home; one daughter, Mrs. S. L. Fisk; two brothers, Jasper L. Akin and Frank L. Akin, all of this city. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold Penhalurick, Friday, March 4, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

AKIN, Karen Lorraine – A memorial service for Karen Lorraine Akin of Bellingham will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Unity Church. Ms. Akin died Tuesday, Jan 4, 2000, at her home. She was 44. Ms. Akin was born Dec 3, 1955, to M.D. and Marcia Nelson McKenney in Omaha, Neb. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Eastern Washington University in Cheney. She worked as a medical transcriptionist at Skagit Valley Hospital of Mount Vernon. Her hobbies included making quilts, wall hangings and beaded jewelry and working with watercolors. Her father died previously. Survivors include her mother of Bella Vista, Ariz; sisters Susan McKenney of Anchorage, Alaska; Kay McKenney of Wichita, Kan; and Elizabeth Wedding of Playa Del Rey, Calif; brother Steve McKenney of Albert Lea, Minn; and fiancé Tony DiFilippo. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral and Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

AKIN, Roberta L., age 69 of 211 W. Pole Road, Lynden, passed away Saturday, May 30, 1981. She leaves to survive, her husband, Homer Lee Akin, Jr. of Lynden; 2 sons, Michael Akin & Stan Gorgura, both of California; 1 sister, Mary Knowlton of Canada. Funeral services will be held at the grave site in Lynden Cemetery, Saturday, June 6 at 2:30 p.m. with Father Patrick Keaty of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden officiating. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. July 4, 1911 Vancouver, B.C.]

AKINS, Viola L., age 63 who resided at 3802 James Street Road, passed away January 2, 1982. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church; was employed the past 8 years at Western Washington University. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund. She is survived by 1 son, Steve of Bellingham; 1 son, Michael preceded her in death; 1 daughter, Kathy Akins of Everett; 1 brother, Walter Uhl of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Bertha Dutro & Molly Goss, both of Oregon; Erna Ruff of Indiana. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 5 at 11 am in Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl Fisher officiating with interment to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Sept. 12, 1918 in Rhine, ND]

AKRE, Anna B., age 78 years, who resided at 1456 Franklin Street, passed away at the family home Tuesday, Dec. 8, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Akre had resided in Bellingham for the past 14 years and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive one son, Earl A. of Bellingham; four daughters, Mrs. Hannah Hemnes of Ferndale, Mrs. Cora Michelsen and Mrs. Ethel Nelson, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Helen Hindman of Proberta, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Christine Scheflo in California, and Miss Hilma Elite and one brother, Anton Elie, both in Minnesota; also 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The Rev. Oscar O. Jacobson will conduct funeral services Friday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those who desire may contribute to the church building fund.

AKRE, Earl A. - Funeral service for Earl A. Akre, age 60, of 1302 Grant St., will be Thursday June 14 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Akre passed away June 10, 1984. He is survived by 5 sons, Darryl & wife Joyce Akre & children Holly & Lisa, Dean & wife Debi Akre & children Adam & Pakhiza, all of city, David & wife Julie Akre & children Bryce & Kelli of Kauai, Hawaii, Daniel Akre, Douglas & wife Maryanne Akre, all of city; 4 sisters Hanna & husband Karl Hemnes of city, Helen & husband Knolan Hindman of Porberta, Calif., Cora & Sverre Michelsen and Ethel Nelson, all of city; numerous nieces & nephews. A Bellingham resident for the past 40 years, he was confirmed in the Stordahl Lutheran Church in Wildrose, No. Dakota; veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army and a member of Machinist Union Local No. 239. The family suggest memorials to the American Cancer Society. [b. July 26, 1923 Wild Rose, ND]

AKRE, Ed H., age 77, who resided at 808 Donovan St., passed away suddenly at the family residence Sunday, December 15, (1957). Mr. Akre had resided in Bellingham the past 12 years and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Anna B. Akre at the family home, 1 son, Earl A.; four daughters, Mrs. Hannah Hemnes, Mrs. Cora Michelsen, Mrs. Ethel Nelson, all of Bellingham, Mrs. Helen Hindman of Red Bluff, Calif.; 4 brothers, Salve, Hans, Karl, Johan Hanson, all residing in Norway. Also 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Rev. Oscar A. Jacobson will officiate at funeral services Friday, December 20 at 1 in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn.

ALANIZ, Adelaido G., age 56 of Craddockville, Virginia, passed away in that city Wed., July 18, 1979. Born in Mexico, Mr. Alaniz was a former Lynden area resident and had lived in Virginia for the past 9 years. He is survived by 7 sons, Roy Alaniz, Adelaido Alaniz Jr., Valente Alaniz and Gilvaldo Alaniz all of Lynden, Cecelio, Visente and Juan Alaniz in Virginia; 5 daughters, Mrs. Jannie Espino of Baker, Arizona, Mrs. Blanca Lovejoy of Roswell, New Mexico, Mrs. Tomacita Olvera of Lynden, and Angel Alaniz and Isabel Alaniz of Virginia; 12 grandchildren and 7 sisters. Christian Prayer services will be conducted on Wed., July 25 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thurs., July 26 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rev. Jack Dennings celebrant. Interment will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.

ALANIZ, Olivia G., 66, of 1009 Edson St. in Lynden died on Thursday (July 25, 1991) at her residence following a long illness. She was born Olivia Garcia on July 1, 1925, in Mexico to Ricardo and Guadalupe Garcia. She was married to Jesus Alaniz on Aug. 6, 1942 in Mexico. They moved to California and then to Lynden in 1957. Mrs. Alaniz attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. She was a homemaker and provided day care in her home. She was active in the Lynden Senior Center and enjoyed bingo. Survivors include: sons Leonel and Leo of Ferndale, Richard and Jesus Jr. of Bellingham, Jose of Arlington and David of Lynden; daughters Janie Luna, Grayci Maltos, Rosa Vela, Lily Adams and Eva Wilson of Lynden; a brother, Ricardo Garcia Jr. of Houston; 30 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A rosary recitation will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday at St. Joseph's Church. A funeral liturgy will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at the church.

ALANIZ, Roy P., Sr., 41, Sedro-Woolley, a former Lynden resident, died Wednesday, April 1, 1987, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bellingham. Mr. Alaniz was born August 16, 1945, in Harlingen, Texas. He came with his parents to Warden, Wash., in 1959. In 1967 he moved to Lynden and there married Delia Ortiz on July 31, 1970. He moved to the Sedro-Woolley area in 1984. Mr. Alaniz was a member of the Catholic Church. He owned and operated Roy's Arcade and Josefa's Used Clothing Store in Sedro-Woolley. He had formerly been employed as a carpenter in construction. Surviving are his wife, Delia, at home; two daughters, Dominga and Delia Alaniz; two sons, Roy Alaniz Jr. and Greg Alaniz, all at the family home; five sisters, Janie Alaniz of Salinas, California, Blanca Barranza of Roswell, N. M., Tomacita Olvera of Eagle Lake, Fla. and Angie Blankenship and Isable Blankenship, both of Exmore, Va.; and six brothers, Adelaido Alaniz Jr. of Othello, Valente Alaniz of Lynden, Gilevaldo Alaniz of Ferndale, and Cicilio, Vicente and Johnny Alaniz, all of Exmore, Va. Rosary was recited Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, at the Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, April 6, at St. Charles Church, Burlington. Interment was to be scheduled later at Lynden Cemetery.

ALARCON, Francisco Andrew, age 59, passed away Tuesday, March 27. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice, and sister Pat Alarcon. He worked at Georgia Pacific for 25 years. His great sense of humor touched the lives of everyone he met. He is survived by his two children, Monique and Colby, grandson LeAndrew, 6 siblings, and his wife of 24 years, Charmaine Alarcon. A celebration of Frank's life will be held May 12 at the Salvation Army Church on Northwest Avenue.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ALAYAS, Hazel A. died Monday, December 18, (1972). She was 79 years of age at the time of her death. She lived at 4520 Morgan St. She was employed at Clyde Banks Photography and had lived in Bellingham most of her life. She is survived by a nephew, Ed Klock of Seattle and two nieces. Services were arranged by Jones Funeral Home.

ALBANS, Ernest, age 32, of 1465 Grant Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, June 29, (1949). Mr. Albans had resided in this community for the past 27 years and leaves to survive his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Albans at home; two brothers, Wilfred L. at home and Richard of West Sound; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Rosenhall and Mrs. Richard Lamb, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. George Carson of Seattle. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church, Saturday, July 2, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

ALBANS, Hazel Abbott, age 56, of 1465 Grant Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 5, (1952). Mrs. Albans had resided in this community for the past 36 years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. She had been employed by the Columbia River Packing Association. Surviving relatives include two sons, Wilfred Albans, of Bellingham, and Richard, of Portland, Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Rosenhall and Mrs. Hazel Lamm, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Annie Carson, of Seattle; 16 grandchildren; three brothers, Howard E. Beck, John Raymond Beck and Russell Beck, all of Bellingham; and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Howard, of Port Gamble, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Bankes, Durward McDonald, Leslie Knight, Clifford Lefler, Ed Drury, and Wallace Hawkins.

ALBANS, Hazel I. - Funeral services for Hazel I Albans, 36, will be 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Grant of Immanuel Bible Church will officiate. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Ms. Albans of 3217 Firwood Ave. was a cashier for Albertson's Food Store in Bellingham. She died Monday (Feb. 13, 1989) in Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 17, 1953, in Bellingham, where she lived all her life. She graduated from Bellingham High School. Survivors include her parents, Wilfred and Lillian Albans of Bellingham; five sisters, Patricia Roderick and Susan Morgan of Bellingham, Julie Brommers of Ferndale, Bonita Fox of Seattle and Donna Albans of Sumner; four brothers, Don Albans of Bellingham, Darrell Anderson of Enumclaw, Larry Anderson of Redmond and Bill Albans of Torrance, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

ALBANS, Richard of Bellingham died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 75. Born Oct. 21, 1922, in Bellingham to George and Hazel (Beck) Albans, he lived in Whatcom County most of his life. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his son Gary Albans of Bellingham; daughters Gloria Wilson of Bremerton and Kathy Albans of Bellingham; brother Wilfred Albans of Bellingham; sister Hazel Lamm of Bellingham; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bayview Cemetery with Pastor Everett Lerch Jr. of Bellingham Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

ALBEE, Florence V. - Graveside services for Florence V. Albee, 67, formerly of Bellingham, will be held Monday, June 6, at Ocean View Cemetery, Coos Bay. Mrs. Albee was born Sept. 20, 1909 at Bow, Wash. and died June 2, (1977) in Coos Bay. She had been a resident of Coos Bay since 1959, moving here from Bellingham. Survivors include her husband W. Henry Albee of Coos Bay; daughters, Dorothy Flansburg of Whidbey Island, Shirley Music of Hauser, Oregon; a son, William Jr. of Bellingham; a sister, Edith Arney of Gig Harbor; 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. The family request that those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Washington Heart Fund.

ALBEE, Frederick G. – Services for Frederick Gordon Albee of Bellingham will be at 11 am Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000 in the Jerns Funeral Chapel. Mr. Albee died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000. He was 75. Born June 23, 1925, to Emerson Ray and Adelade Charles (Washeim) Albee, Mr. Albee moved to Whatcom County 26 years ago. He was active with the Mount Baker Motorcycle Club for 25 years. Survivors include his wife Joan Albee of the family home; son Rick of Bellingham; sister Raylyn Osborn of Las Vegas, Nev.; one grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ALBEE, George L., age 60 of 2318 Huron St., passed away Wednesday Dec. 25th, (1974). He was the owner of the Albee Sign Company and was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Udortha Albee; 2 sons Melvin of Lacey, Wash., and Charles of Enterprise, Utah; 1 daughter Mrs. Katherine Hartman of Marysville; 12 grandchildren; 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Judith Varange of Lynden, Mrs. Patricia Seward, city, Mrs. Penny Mack Grand Forks, N.D., Kim Wight at home; 1 step-son Hugh Wight, Jr. of Everson; 1 brother, Henry Albee of Coos Bay, Oregon. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 30 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. David Hansen officiating. Interment Greenacres.

ALBEE, Horace M., age 76, of 2431 Grant St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 7, (1954) following a short illness. Mr. Albee had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 36 years and was a retired machinist, having formerly worked at the Larson Mill. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and a member of the V. F. W. Surviving are his wife, Katherine Ella, of the home; two sons, William H. and George L., both of this city; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Comons and Mrs. Guy Clark, both of Maine. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

ALBEE, Jeffrey Lee - A memorial service for Jeffrey Lee Albee, 38, of Lynden, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Dale Furman officiating. The body will be cremated. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Mr. Albee died Saturday (Sept. 14, 1991) after a long illness. Mr. Albee died Saturday after a long illness. He was born April 8, 1953, in Bellingham, the son of William and Barbara Albee. He graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1972 and lived in Whatcom County throughout his life. Mr. Albee married Dawn Mault on Dec. 31, 1983, in Everson. Mr. Albee was district director and state officer of the Washington state Jaycees. He received the Spoke Award, the Jaycees highest honor. He was a chemical dependency counselor in Bellingham, evening supervisor for the youth program at the Olympic Treatment Center in Bellingham and a member of the Bellingham A.A. group. He loved camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Dawn Albee of the family home; a son Joshua of the family home; a sister, Jackie Shilts of Mount Vernon; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home.

ALBEE, Katherine E., age 68 years, of 2431 Grant Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 22, (1961) following an extended illness. Mrs. Albee had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 42 years, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Spanish-American War Veterans Auxiliary. She leaves to survive, two sons, William H. of Coos Bay, Ore., and George L. of this city; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. May Garner of Idaho Falls, Ida., Mrs. Hattie Whitworth of Port Orford, Ore., Mrs. Earl D. Fuller of North Bend, Ore., and Mrs. Pearl Kersey of Los Angeles, Calif.; also one sister-in-law, Mrs. Theresa MacLaurin of Los Angeles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. W. Carl Calhoun officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

ALBEE, Lillis E., age 72, of 1817 Knox, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, December 10, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Albee had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 13 years and was a member of the First Congregational Church. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Nick Plancic of Bellingham, and Mrs. Egbert S. Oliver of Aloha, Ore.; three grandchildren, Keats Oliver of Bend, Ore.; Mrs. S. J. McLaughlin of Aurora, Ore., and Stephen Michael Plancic of Bellingham; two great-grandchildren, Sheila Kay Oliver of Bend, Ore., and Mary Helen McLaughlin of Aurora, Ore.

ALBEE, William Henry, 84, Coos Bay, Ore., died Thursday (January 29, 1987). He was born Jan. 14, 1903, in Dorchester, Mass. Mr. Albee was a resident of Bellingham for most of his life. He graduated from Whatcom High School in 1923. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Slansberg of Everett and Shirley Music of North Bend, Ore.; and a son, William Henry Albee Jr. of Bellingham. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Coos Bay. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

ALBEE, William H. Jr., 56, 3246 Laurelwood Ave., a lifetime Bellingham resident, died Nov. 25, (1987) at a Bellingham hospital. Mr. Albee, owner/operator of Rolling Wheels Mobile Home Co., was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Bellingham. As a member of the U. S. Air Force, he fought in the Korean War. He was a member of Lynden Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9301, Rome Grange and the Washington Mobile Home Association. He had been a stamp collector since childhood and enjoyed fishing in local lakes and streams, and in Puget Sound. He also enjoyed camping with his family. Survivors include his wife, Delesta of the family home; three sons, Jeff of Seattle, Greg of Bellingham and Dan of North Carolina; two daughters, Judy Wilcox and Debbie Albee, both of Bellingham; two sisters, Dorothy Flansburg of Everett and Shirley Musac of Oregon; seven grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Russel Hendrickson officiating.

ALBERS, Jerry A., age 58, of 2801 Sunset Drive, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, July 26, (1949). Mr. Albers had resided in this community for the past 30 years, during that time had been the owner of the Albers Grocery at 2401 Meridian Street. Deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and leaves to survive his widow, Cornelia E., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Maness, of Bellingham, and Mrs. William Fisher, of Cheney; two grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers in Michigan, and one brother, Justin, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Friday, July 29, at 3 p.m., D. S. T. Final resting place Monumenta.

ALBRECHT, Albert Hugo, age 87, passed away at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. M. L. Hatch, 3120 Donovan Avenue, Saturday, Oct. 6, (1951). Mr. Albrecht had resided here for the past 10 years, coming from Seattle. He had been a traveling photographer for 35 years and was a member of the Episcopal Church. Surviving him, besides Mrs. Hatch, is one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Kieffer, of Los Angeles; one sister, Miss Leona Albrecht, of Plymouth, Wisconsin and one brother, Theo Albrecht, of St. Paul, Minnesota. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. O. T. Field Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

ALBRECHT, John Melville, age 79 years, Route 1, Bow, Wash., passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 20, (1947). Mr. Albrecht was a retired farmer and had resided in this community the past thirty-seven years. Deceased was an attendant at the Methodist church and a past master and life member of Fairhaven lodge No. 73, F. & A.M., also a past chancellor and life member of Knights of Pythias lodge No. 56, Bellingham. Surviving is the widow. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson and the Fairhaven lodge, Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation. Please omit flowers.

ALBRECHT, Mary, age 68 of 311 5th Street, Lynden, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 16, (1964). She had been a resident of Lynden since 1958 and was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Monroe. Surviving are her husband, Albert; 3 daughters, Mrs. Alvina Patterson of Abbotsford, B. C., Mrs. Bertha Schmidt and Mrs. Ethel Dickman, both of Victoria, B. C.; 4 sisters, Mrs. Charles Runge of Saskatchewan, Mrs. Rose Huber and Mrs. Tillie Hartman, both of Vancouver, B. C. and Mrs. Leona Nolan of Montreal; 4 brothers, Charles and George Runge of Saskatchewan, Frank Runge of Chicago and Joseph Runge of Alberta; also 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home Monday, July 20, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. George Copper officiating, assisted by Rev. John P. Suderman.

ALBRIGHT, Clara Lina, age 59 years, of 3120 Peabody Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, September 11, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Albright was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the W. C. T. U., and the auxiliary A. N. L. C. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur; two sons, Hubert A. and Claude D.; one brother, Henry Hagenbush, of Seattle; also five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 14, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Penhalurick, of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

ALBRIGHT, David, age 89 years of 605 Alabama Street, passed away suddenly Monday morning, November 10, (1947) at the home of his daughter. Mr. Albright had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-two years and was a member of the Evangelical United Brethern Church. He is survived by one son, Wilbur B. Albright, city; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Cummins, Route No. 1, Everson, and Mrs. Edna Bowles, city; one brother, Charles Albright, in Lawrence, Kansas; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 12, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Lawrence, pastor of the Evangelical United Brethern Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

ALBRIGHT, Paul L., age 77, of 3427 Crestline Place, passed away Thurs., Dec. 15, (1977). A retired purchasing agent for Douglas Aircraft, he had made his home in Bellingham for the past 3 years, moving here from Fall Brook, Calif. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Fairhaven Lodge F&AM, Northwest Shrine Club and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Surviving are his wife, Catherine at home; 3 sons, Keith of Los Angeles, Bruce in Algiers and Roger in San Diego. A daughter, Mary Larson of Santa Cruz, Calif.; a brother Hugh in Florida; also 6 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Congregational Church. Cremation under the direction of Veroskes Bellingham Chapel.

ALDERLIESTEN, Benjamin A. "Ben", age 23 of Ferndale, passed away suddenly. Private family graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ALDERLIESTEN, Wiebe, age 61, of Ferndale, passed away at his home Thursday, December 4, 2008. Graveside Services will be held, Wednesday, December 10th, 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, with Mr. Ernst DeVries officiating, followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m., First Christian Reformed Church, 1010 Front St., Lynden, with Pastor Robert Woodyard, officiating. Arrangements by Valley Funeral & Cremation Service, Guide Meridian and King Tut roads.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ALDERSON, Alma Margarette, age 66, of 2600 Cornwall Ave., passed away at the family home, Thursday, May 22, (1952). Mrs. Alderson had resided in Bellingham for the past 41 years. She was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church and the King's Daughters of that church. She was also a member of the Tenas Naha and had operated the Birch Bay Resort for 26 years. Surviving relatives include the husband, John W. Alderson Sr., at the family home; a son, John W. Jr., of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Millicent W. Beeman, of Spenard, Alaska, and Mrs. Vivian B. Quitslund, of Port Blakley, Wash.; five grandchildren; four brothers, Glenn Pooley, of Seattle, Alvin of China Lake, Calif., Faye, of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Jay Polley, of Omaha, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. George Reynolds, of Kootnai, Idaho, Mrs. Laura Kimber, of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Mrs. Ruby Foster, of Wichita, Kansas, and numerous nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Monday, May 26, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

ALDERSON, Elsie Wright, 91, who had moved to Bellingham a month ago, died Wednesday (July 26, 1989) in a Bellingham nursing home. No services are planned. Her body will be cremated. Mrs. Alderson was born March 1, 1898, in Roanoke, Va., and lived in Vancouver, B. C., for four years prior to moving to Bellingham. She was married to the late Wroe Alderson. She was a homemaker her entire life and a member of the Society of Friends. Survivors include a son, Evan Alderson, of Vancouver, B. C.; two daughters, Asia Bennett of Swarthmore, Pa., and Maya Schulze of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

ALDERSON, Evelyn, age 87, of 5059 Ferndale Rd. passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, (1977). Mrs. Alderson had been a resident of Whatcom County for most of her life time and is survived by her husband, Tom; 1 son, Tommy of Bellingham; 3 daughters, Pearl Fassett of Port Wash., Wisc., Charlotte Barr of Ferndale and Elaine Crabtree of Bellingham; 1 brother, Gordon Jones of Bellingham; 1 sister, Edna Loveland in Calif.; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. David Nelson, Friday, Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery.

ALDERSON, John William, age 56, of 20911 7th Pl. So., Seattle died December 3, 1978 at Redmond Group Health Hospital after a brief illness. He was an employee of Boeing Engineering Construction Co. John was a Past Commodore of the Des Moines Yacht Club, Past Commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla No. 32 of Des Moines, 2nd Vice President of International Order of the Blue Gavel, Past President of The Northwest Boating Council, member of Disabled American Veterans, Father of John (Bill), Michael & Patty, Grandfather of Christopher Alderson & Aaron Alderson; brother of Millicent Tuttle of Lummi Island, WA & Vivian Quitslund of Bainbridge Island, WA & son of the late John William Alderson, Birch Bay, WA. Husband of Nancy. Memorial services were held Weds. Dec. 6th at 1 p.m. Remembrances to American Cancer Society.

ALDERSON, Thomas H., age 95, of 5059 Ferndale Rd., passed away Sat., Nov. 9th, (1985) at a local hospital. He was born in Artesian, S. Dakota June 3, 1890. A retired farmer, he lived in Whatcom County since 1907 and in Ferndale since 1913. He was a member of Ferndale Senior Citizens. Survived by 1 son, Tom E. Alderson and wife Marjorie of Bellingham; 3 daughters, Pearl M. Fassett of Port Washington, Wisconsin, Charlotte Barr of Ferndale, Elaine Crabtree of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Anne DeForest of Bellingham. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn in 1977 and also 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be Wed., Nov. 13, 11 a.m. at Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Wyanski of United Church of Ferndale, officiating. Eulogy given by Nelda Sigurdson. Memorials to a favorite charity. Burial at Bayview Cemetery.

ALDRICH, Chester, aged 46 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Ruth Aldrich, 162 Lakeview Avenue, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, June 16, (1943) after an illness of five weeks. Mr. Aldrich had spent almost his entire life in Bellingham, was a member of the First Christian Church and was employed as vulcanizer for Pearson Auto Repair. Besides the widow and a host of friends he leaves to survive one son, William Clair and one daughter, Virginia, both at home; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. F. W. Aldrich, of Bellingham; one brother, Frank Jr., of Everett, and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Brown, of Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Aldrich will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, pastor of the First Christian Church. Cremation.

ALDRICH, Daniel T., age 73, of 2509 Russell St., passed away in a local rest home Wednesday, May 17, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Aldrich had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1926 and had been employed by the Washington Coop in Lynden for 26 years, retiring in 1950. For the past four years Mr. Aldrich had made his home in Bellingham and was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Nooksack. Surviving are his wife, Lola; one son, Clifford of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Florence LeBoeuf of Seattle; one brother, Earl of Gate, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Jones of Saudi Arabia, Mrs. Melvin Corfee of Port Angeles, and Mrs. Henry Telganhoff of Seattle. Also four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the Nooksack Advent Christian Church, Friday, May 19, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Norvil Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

ALDRICH, Elmer, age 90, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Saturday, June 2, (1956) following an extended illness. For the past 10 years he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Holly Wampler of Rt. 2, Ferndale. Surviving relatives included one brother, Charles of San Diego, Calif. and one son, Charles A. Aldrich of Los Angeles, Calif. Private services were held at the Monroe Funeral Home Monday, June 4, with Rev. Welty Wolfe officiating. Interment Enterprise.

ALDRICH, Etta, age 83, of Port Angeles, passed away in that city Friday, May 21, (1954), following a lingering illness. Mrs. Aldrich had been a resident of Port Angeles for the past four years and had lived in the Nooksack Valley since 1919. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Robert Keays of Corvalis, Mont., Mrs. Byron Jones of Sappho, Wash., Mrs. Mel Corfee of Port Angeles, Mrs. Henry Telgenhof of Seattle; three sons, Dan of Lynden, H. E. Aldrich of Oakville, Wash., Glen in Alaska; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 24, at 2 p.m. at the Nooksack Advent Christian Church with Rev. Norvil S. Richardson officiating. Interment, Nooksack Cemetery, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

ALDRICH, Inez Riddle, 91, of Hagerman, Idaho, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1992, in a care facility in Jerome, Idaho. Burial will be at Bayview Cemetery at 11 a.m. Oct. 10. She was born Feb. 11, 1901, in Bellingham. She married Frank W. Aldrich Jr. on July 3, 1921. Mrs. Aldrich lived in Bellingham until World War II, at which time she moved to Seattle and stayed in that area until 1984. She then moved to Hagerman to be closer to her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Miguel of Glendale, Ariz.; one grandchild; two grandchildren (sic); and numerous nieces and nephews.

ALDRICH, Lenora Ensley, age 88 of 409 York St., Bellingham, WA, passed away Oct. 29, 1993. She was born Oct. 5, 1905 in Mutual, Oklahoma to William and Lena Ella Ensley. Mrs. Aldrich spent her early years n Whatcom County, attended Everson Schools and lived many years in Alaska. She was predeceased by her husband Glenn in 1956 and moved to Bellingham after her retirement in 1970. She is survived by her daughter, Eva Douglass of Seattle; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Final resting place will be in the Nooksack Cemetery. The arrangements are under the direction of The Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

ALDRICH, Marie, age 75 years, of the Leopold Hotel, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, August 13, (1945). Mrs. Aldrich, formerly of San Diego, California, had resided in this community for the past three and one-half years and was a member of the Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Elmer Aldrich. Funeral services were conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Thursday, August 16 at 2 p.m., with the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun of the First Congregational Church officiating. Interment, Bay View.

ALDRICH, Marie Ford, age 41 years, who resided in Spokane, passed away in the Sacred Heart Hospital (July 12, 1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Aldrich had been a resident of Bellingham for 31 years. She is survived by her husband, Cecil R. Aldrich, of Spokane; two sons, Ernest Janitscheck, U. S. army, Raymond Janitscheck, U.S. navy, Whidbey Island; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ford, of Bellingham; her grandfather, Mr. Martin J. Bishop, of Florida; two sisters, Helen Voight, of Bellingham, and Irene Martin, of Blaine; and one brother, Martin Ford, Detroit, Mich.; also several nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said Sunday evening, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home. Requiem mass will be said Monday morning at 9 a. m. within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Father Cremer officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

ALDRICH, Martha Margaret, age 88, of Bellingham, passed away Tues., Dec. 3, 2002, in Bellingham. She was born July 14, 1914, in Ephrata to Olaf and Anna Maria (Persson) Sahlbom and had been a resident of Whatcom County for 85 years. Her mother passed away when she was 3 years old, Mrs. Aldrich and her three sisters were raised by their grandparents, Anton and Martha Sahlbom. She married Stewart Aldrich on Nov. 21, 1933. He preceded her in death in 1982. Also preceded in death by sisters, Gladys Ostrom, Tillie Robertson and Alice Remington and baby brother, Olaf. Mrs. Aldrich enjoyed needlework, sewing and crafts. Many of these were presented to her family as gifts. She loved gardening, flowers, looking for rocks, garage sales and especially refurbishing dolls that she found. Survived by her son, James W. Aldrich & wife Betty of Falls Church, VA; daughter, Sally Jo Brown & husband Jim of Bellingham; grandchildren: Greg & Lori Aughe, Julie & Roger Sudbery, Bill & Dana Aldrich and Amy Aldrich; great-grandchildren: Andy, J. C. and Carla Aughe and Abby, George and Kevin Sudbery and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation on Thurs., Dec. 5, noon - 8 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 6, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Pastor R. L. Christensen will be officiating. Burial in Greenacres|Moles Cemetery. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery - Crematorium.

ALDRICH, Matilda W., age 70, passed away at the family home, 1585 1/2 Northwest Road, Friday, September 12, (1947). Mrs. Aldrich had resided in this community for the past 35 years and had attended the First Baptist church. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Riley, of Lake Samish; two sons, J. Roland and Stewart, of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Dave Stewart, of Alger, and Charles Stewart, of Deer Creek, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Davis, of Bellingham, Mrs. Mary Sturtz, of Ferndale, and Miss Effie Stewart, of Minneapolis, Minn. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ivan B. Bell Tuesday, September 16, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

ALDRICH, Max C., 711 Gladstone Street, age 79, passed away Friday, April 7, (1967). Mr. Aldrich was a fifty-seven year resident of this City, and was a sawyer before retiring. He was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church, the Pulp Worker's Union, and a veteran of WWI. Survivors are his widow, Mona S., at home; a daughter Mrs. Mary Graham and granddaughter, Lassie Graham, both residing in Fresno, Calif.; a brother, Cecil Aldrich of Spokane, as well as numerous nieces and nephews including Stewart and Roland Aldrich and Wilbur Riley of this city. Services will be conducted by Rev. Donovan McVicker Monday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

ALDRICH, Roland, age 66, 620 Sterling Dr., passed away suddenly Friday, March 3, (1972). A 62 year resident Mr. Aldrich was service manager for Mt. Baker Motors for many years. Survived by his wife, Ruth, 2 sons, George Aldrich of Edmonds, Wash., Gary Aldrich, Denver, Colo., 6 grandchildren, a brother, Stewart Aldrich, City. Services will be conducted Monday, March 6 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation.

ALDRICH, Ruth O. age 70, resident of Clinton, formerly of Bellingham, passed away April 23, (1981) at her home. She was born Aug. 24, 1910 in Vancouver, Canada. She leaves 2 sons, Gary Aldrich of Clinton & George Aldrich of Edmonds, Wa.; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Ronald Harvey of Olympia. Funeral services will be Mon. April 27 at 2 p.m. at the Hedgcock-Visser Funeral Chapel at Langley. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Bellingham.

ALDRICH, Stewart - Funeral service for Stewart Aldrich, age 73, of 1420 Franklin St., will be Wed. Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Tim Lann, pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Aldrich passed away Sun. Nov. 21, 1982. He is survived by his wife Martha; 1 son, Jim & wife Elizabeth Aldrich of Falls Church, Virginia; 1 daughter, Sally & husband James Brown of City; 4 grandchildren, Greg Aughe of City, Julie & husband Roger Sudbery of City, William Aldrich and Amy Aldrich, both of Falls Church, Virginia. A Bellingham resident for the past 70 years, Mr. Aldrich had been an upholsterer at Bellingham Upholstery for 47 years.

ALDRIDGE, Michael Cleveland Jr., infant son of Michael C. Aldridge & Camie Lee of Oak Harbor, Wa., passed away Tuesday March 12, 1985. He is survived by his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. David Potter of Ferndale, Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Aldridge Jr. of Washington, D. C. & Mr. & Mrs. Abra Hamson of Longmont, CO., & great grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Denson of Bellingham, Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Aldridge of Houston, Texas, & Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Potter of Marion, IA. Funeral service will be conducted Friday March 15 at 1 P.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Ferndale Ward, with Bishop Cecil Talbot officiating. Burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

ALEC, Lester, age 65 of Rt. 1, Everson, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, November 30, (1957) following a short illness. Mr. Alec was a life resident of Whatcom County and leaves to survive a cousin, Joe Louie of Rt. 1, Everson. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10:30 a. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. M. Dodsworth officiating. Interment, Goshen Cemetery.

ALESON, Edward Christian, 80 of 2605 Cherry St., passed away at home Saturday, July 23, (1966). A retired depot agent for the Great Northern Railway, Mr. Aleson was a 13 year resident of Bellingham. Survivors are his widow, Esther R. at home; one son, Ardell Aleson of Kindred, N. Dakota; two grandsons and one daughter. Services are pending at the Jones Funeral Home.

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